Tom would spend the time in the city fasting during the day and walking the city streets as long as the sun it up to clear his mind and sort of steel his faith for the upcoming mission.
Absolutely. On the way, I'll flag down a messenger (local kid on the street). " Can you find some friends of mine?" Assuming a positive answer, " Here's two coin for your trouble; for each of my friends you bring to the guard house in the next twenty minutes, there's two more for you." followed by a description of the party. (assuming the guard is leading me to the guard house; adjust destination as appropriate.)
| 3 people marked this as a favorite. |
Conwall
When you return to your room, the door closes behind you. in your room with you is another elf, in red chain, alternately brandishing and toying with a large dagger. Conwall, Conwall, Conwall, shall we count the ways you've screwed up over the past few months?
He steps over, to stand in front of the door. Firstly, you seduced a woman beyond your station. What Possessed you to sleep with Larissa, she was betrothed to a young lord of Fall's Leaf. Then you fled, a tacit admission of guilt which broke off her Betrothal. The poor girl will have a great deal of difficulty marrying now.
Then you became involved in the politics of the lesser races. you've left quite a trail, we've met quite a few people in awe of you, including one very interesting one. If we didn't know better, we would have thought you had miscegenated. we gave her a... warning to stick to her own race.
The elf smiles clearly pleased with this And now you're combating a major Asmodean threat, but you haven't sent any word to the Elves, the only ones who could possibly deal with this threat. quite the list of offenses, isn't it.
But I don't particularly like spilling Elven blood, so I'll make you an offer, we can pretend you had intended to tell us, but were prevented by obstructive human, and we will forget your little... Indiscretions in the human lands, and you will come back, to deal with this situation with Larrissa. What do you say? He extends an arm, but he is also watching Catastrophe. What do you do?
Dushane! Always a pleasure, always a pleasure. I appreciate that you're willing to work with me, to sweep my errors under the rug. I have screwed up quite a bit in my journeys, it's true...but so have you. Shall we count?
I take my left hand away from Catastrophe and begin to count on my fingers:
With that, I let a throwing dagger fly with my right hand, directly at Dushane's throat.
As soon as the dagger lands, I'm upon him not giving him a moment to respond, making several slashing strikes with Catastrophe.
Conwall
against any other opponent, that sequence would likely have struck them dead, as it is however, The redcap is able to dance away from the worst of your blows. Still badly wounded, he thrusts his knife into your side [ooc]That's 1d10+2 damage, 2 piercing[/b].
I didn't come alone, Jakkar is in town too, he's dealing with the Half-Breed. then we kill the drunk mage, the freak dwarf, and the demon-worshipper, to prevent reprisals. he says, trying to old off Catastrophe with his blade. he's clearly hoping to distract you from the spell he's casting with his right hand, what do you do?
Belym
You arrive at the guardhouse [ooc]And thanks to the messenger, whoever wants to be can be there as well[/occ] and find The man from the streets, Hayden, locked in a cell, with the sallow youth standing over him I'm telling you, it's just a knife, I got it off a trader a few years back. Since when do we arrest people for being armed? he struggles against his shackles. What do you do?
Roshan spent the first night building an empty cairn for Danyal in the graveyard behind the burnt out cathedral, dying her clothes in the blood of the demon, and meditating at the altar. She's moving around the cathedral enough that the townsfolk should generally know where to find her.
You can't cast a spell without a head. I wince from the stab and spin, overpowering his attempt to hold off my blade and bringing Catastrophe into his neck.
Roshan
A small child come into the cathedral Scary lady, The nice Dwarf told me to tell you to go to the guardhouse he says, then holds his hand out, as if expecting something. What do you do?
Conwall
Your blade bites deep, but Dushane is still standing (Barely). He leaps for the window, and smashes through, landing hard on the surface. No doubt he intends to get Jakkar, what do you do?
I let out a long, low sigh and leap out the window after him, hoping to break into a run as soon as I hit the ground.
As I land, I shout out Someone stop that elf! He's hurt pretty bad, you should be able to stop him with a sharp breath!
Ron stands before a small crowd outside the tavern. Citizens of Ghostmoor! Ye know me! Ye know I speak truly when I say that we have enemies at the gates! They have desecrated Mersiel's cathedral! They send demons against us! Tomorrow, I will march against their stronghold! I need ye! Yer children need you! Arm yerselves! Our prey has gathered untold treasures. They will be yours!
Ron looks up at the sound of a window breaking. What?
As Conwall shouts, Ron doesn't hesitate.
"Thank you, child. You do God's work." She takes a coin from her pouch, says a short prayer over it, and hands it to the waif with a gentle head-pat.
~~~
When she arrives at the interrogation, the coppery scent of blood and spices announces her entry. She eyes the poor sod they're questioning, then takes a position at the door, arms crossed over her chest. She stares at the prisoner hungrily, but she'll wait to be called upon. This fragile egg shouldn't be cracked if they can avoid it.
[dice=Pocket Money]3d6
"Thank you, child. You do God's work." She takes a coin from her pouch, says a short prayer over it, and hands it to the waif with a gentle head-pat.
~~~
When she arrives at the interrogation, the coppery scent of blood and spices announces her entry. She eyes the poor sod they're questioning, then takes a position at the door, arms crossed over her chest. She stares at the prisoner hungrily, but she'll wait to be called upon. This fragile egg shouldn't be cracked if they can avoid it.
Conwall
You land hard on the ground, but stay in pursuit. a pursuit that doesn't last long, as your quarry slups over, asleep, a few steps into it. he is several meters ahead of you, what do you do?
Ron
The crowd cheers, your natural leader tenancies still in that jaded old heart somewhere. you have a scattering of suitable candidates
The elf Conwall is chasing slumps over, asleep Completely ignores your spell, what do you do?
Roshan
The man is still very clear that he is no cultist, and that he bought the dagger from a trader. You get the feeling that the guard and Belym might object you you pulling out the thumbscrews, however. What do you do?
There's literally no way Dushane is STILL alive after that. He disappears in a cloud of twinkling lights, like if Tinker Bell exploded.
There's another, and he's going for Natria. We haven't much time, where is she?
As the fleeing man resists the sleep spell, Ron sighs and heaves his spear at the fleeing creature. I was trying to help you ...
Ron
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Roshan gives Belym a look that suggests she'll be gentle, and takes a seat across from the prisoner. She leads him through a volly of questions that hammer on the details of the purchase, the reasons the item caught his eye, what he ate this morning, what the salesperson was wearing, and how his family is doing. Many of the questions are simple, meant to test his reaction to simple, honest questions. Some seem simple enough, but aren't things people tend to actually remember. They test how the prisoner reacts to things he may be guessing at. At one point she goes on a tangent about a turtle, struggling to right itself, followed by a question about the man's mother.
Roshan
You basically get three statements on repeat.
1. I'm not a cultist
2.I have no idea what you're talking about (Whenever the cult/Einora is brought up)
3. Please don't hurt me, I have children to take care of. (whenever he notices your myriad knives)
What do you do?
Conwall
Ron impales Dushane's legs, and he goes down, no longer a threat. what do you do?
Conwall
Ron impales Dushane's legs, and he goes down, no longer a threat. what do you do?
I limp to Dushane, writhing in pain. I finish what I started back in my room, quickly and quietly ending his life before he has a chance to speak or cast a spell. Elves leave no bodies, so He disappears in a cloud of twinkling lights, like if the vampires on Buffy were filled with glitter.
There's another, and he's going for Natria. We haven't much time, where is she?
At her house, or at Kenans. Ron briefly describes the location of Kenan's house. I'll check her home. Bring her back here if you find her.
Ron will sprint towards Natria's home.
Ron, go to her house, I'll go to Kenan's and we'll see if we can head Jakkar off at the pass.
Then, under my breath If he had decided to kill the drunk mage first, THEN the half-breed this would have been much easier
| 2 people marked this as a favorite. |
With the plan cemented, I rush off to Kenan's house. I'm really hoping that Dushane was accurate about Jakkar's plan. It'd be very sad if an elf murdered Belym.
Belym
Conwall & Ron
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Ok Ron. You know where she lives, thanks for telling me that. Let's both rush to her home and rescue her and her husband!
We both go, together to Kenan (boohiss) and Natria's home.
| 2 people marked this as a favorite. |
" Hayden... What's your wife going to say when we ask her about this knife?"
Ron & Conwall
You arrive at Natria's house less than a minute later, there is commotion from inside. by the sound of it, Jakkar is attacking right now, what do you do?
Belym
She would... are we going to bring her into this? he asks, clearly shaking. what do you do?
Roshan heaves a sigh and stands. "Lady Belym, I belive we are wasting our time here. If this man has no children, he is innocent. This fact can be corroborated."
Ron waits until he hears Kenan's death wail and then charges into the house, ready to defend the innocents at all costs.
When he finds the couple, Ron will take up a defensive posture and allow Conwall to take the lead.
I burst through the door, sword swinging before Jakkar has time to react or speak, most importantly speaking.
I don't press my luck. Elves hit hard. I stab quick and dart away.
To Hayden: "That's rather up to you. Tell us where this really came from, and there's no need to bring her in at all.". To the guard captain: " Does he have children?"
Ron, having never watched two elves duel before, is content to watch ... and learn ... for now.
Ron and Conwall
You two burst in to see Kenan trying desperaely to hold off a raving mad Jakkar. the phrase "Mongrel b@!@@" comes up a few times. Conwall's blow shakes him though, and he settles into a defensive stance, shortsword poised to strike wherever Conwall's guard lowers. he stares you down with pure hatred in his eyes I'm not suprised anymore, not about Larissa, or the girl in norwhich, or your treason with this cult. You're no elf, Conwall, you don't deserve those ears he says, violating your "No talking" wish. what do you do?
Belym and Roshan
He has kids, a daughter and a son one of the guads says, before another guard steps in front of the door You're not allowed to threaten them to get to him, that's not allowed inquisitor he says forcefully. what do you do?
Snore squad
you wake up in a dark, deserted Cathedral, surrounded by charred corpses, what do you do?
And you don't deserve that head!
I break past his guard, opening myself up to attack but striking hard when he leaves his neck unprotected.
I don't push my luck
Roshan quirks an eyebrow. "I'll try to forget you've implied I would harm children. From the questions so far, I can tell this man is lying. About what, well, my hands are tied. If he truly has children, my best guess is that he is not a cultist himself, but protecting one. From his reactions to Lady Belym, his wife. Love, I'm told, makes one do crazy things. The only alternative I can think of is that Ghostmoor is beset by not one but two cults, an unlikely but sobering prospect. In either case, this man is no innocent bystander, and a danger to others."
As Conwall leaps to attack again, Ron unleashes a horrid Elven insult that he learned from Conwall at his opponent, implying that his cowardice is only matched by that of his first ancestor.
Ron and Conwall
another blow lands, and Ron successfully intercepts the counterattack. he is reeling and bleeding badly. You can kill me, but the Oakenhearts will never forgive what you did to that girl, you'll spend the rest of your miserable life running!
Beym and Roshan
The sallow youth walks in We must call it a night. the guard is needed. you may resume this in the morning he says. what do you do?