Sitting in the corner and listening to the berating and questioning Gaarm finally speaks up
As Sir Thomas stated earlier we had heard it through rumors and nothing more. We did not mean to step on your toes by looking into it and we were not disrespectful to the dead's rest in any way. There is nothing more to prove here I am afraid and now that we know it shall not happen again. So if there is nothing more I am getting quite hungry and tired and we should be on our way, or are we led not to believe a Paladin's word these day's?
The standing sister turns the arrow over in her hands and inspects the fletching and the tip, clearly examining the magical auras as well as the craftsmanship as Sir Thomas is talking. She bends down and whispers something in the ears of Sister Falsworth.
Interesting. It appears that you have raided a placement of arms by our church's elders in our church's graveyard. She hears Gaarm's words, clearly displeased by the arrogance of the foreigners. She sighs deeply before continuing. This paladin's word means nothing here, especially after we informed him that the Restlands are under our purview and he proceeded to lead the lot of you to a church store of arms wherein you looted it immediately. Seeing as how you did not seek us out to inform us of the rumors or deliver the arms directly to us, then I can only assume that you meant to rob the church. You can see how this puts me in a precarious position.
The Sister becomes lost in thought for a second before resuming talking. You are not to enter the Restlands again under any circumstances. We will be bringing this up at the next town meeting.
The Sister rises, waits to see if there is any response, and then walks from the room. Her acolytes trail after her.
I will be going off to see Father Grimburrow. He at least seems like he does not mind us here, perhaps I can smooth things out with him.
I will head down to see the father, on the way I will ask one of my acquaintances from the days previous to come with me, so I have a witness in case something goes sideways. The more trustworthy the individual the better.
When we get back to the mansion;
"Are we going to do listen to what they told us..or are we going to the restland?"
I think for now we should avoid the restland and investigate some of the other rumors about the town. they did only tell us to stay out of the Restlands and not to go wandering around town on the other rumors. Perhaps if we investigate this tavern owner that is serving corpses it will help place us in better graces with the rest of the town that some man was not disgracing the dead in this manner?
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Phyton stays quiet during the entire meeting, obviously not well-spoken. Leaving the meeting, his shoulders slump. "Now what? We aren't making a very good impression in town."
Father, we had a run in with a member of your church today. Sister Falsworth was very upset that we went venturing into the Restlands today. We went to investigate a false crypt that seems to have been used to store weapons against the undead. She took exception to us removing the items and all but called us looters and thieves. It is probable that this was a stash left behind by your predecessors. As the ranking member of your church in the town, I would like your permission to hold onto these items, we are looking into the possibility that the Whispering Way may be active again and they would aid in the fight against any undead we come across. Of course if you do not wish us to have them, I will with hand them over for as best I can tell you are the rightful owner.
As Sir Thomas pleads his case, Father Grimburrow looks over the man with an examining gaze. Sister Falsworth is a bit stern, isn't she? The man chuckles before becoming a bit more somber. I respect your situation and your desire to investigate such claims, however we would ask that you return the items for safe-keeping with the church. If you uncover any need for such items, then please come find me or Sister Falsworth and we will determine if your claims have merit.
---Day 7---
An eerie fog has settled over the town.
Gaarm will research in the library the evening before, on the Scarab with the single eye on it's back.
Here is what I have, I shall go retrieve the rest. Would you like to come with me? We can show you our research, perhaps you have some ideas?
Naxx only took a bottle of holy water, which he will turn over when he sees the rest giving up what they found.
Father Grimburrow will gladly take the items from Sir Thomas but declines his offer to examine the research. Come to me if you have any hard evidence of the Whispering Way's activities. An old man such as myself can't be bothered to look at speculation and research.
Gaarm's research turns up nothing.
---Day 7---
An eerie fog has settled over the town.
"Hrm..I do not like the look of this fog..wonder if it's natural....or something more...unnerving"
I am going to continue my ministry to the people, I'll be back by mid afternoon to help with the research.
Tom will heal those he finds injured and he will share some of his training on the handling of animals with those who care to listen.
Gaarm will assist Sir Thomas throughout town where necessary.
Gaarm can help me with some heavy lifting, surely there are little old ladies arround town who need something heavy moved, Gaarm and I will lend a hand.
Naxx is still not sure that having the "Piper" make an appearance in town is a good idea right now so he'll stay in the mansion
Nizvit is completely out of his element and depth
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---Day 7---
Sir Thomas and Gaarm head into town to earn the trust of the locals and do so to a small degree. They come back around dusk after having been guilted into helping a small lady move some heavy objects from her house to her son's house across town.
The woman also tells tales of Harrowstone to the paladin and weapon master. Now and then, if you visit Harrowstone near sundown, you can hear the ghost of the warden’s wife wailing and sobbing from somewhere within the ruins. She haunts the prison now, forever mourning her husband and attempting to frighten anyone who intrudes on the prison.
They say that Harrowstone’s executioner still guards the execution balcony on the western side of the prison, and that on some nights, his scythe can be seen patrolling the balcony on its own, as if carried by an invisible spirit.
The little kobold pours over books
---Day 7---
Nizvit pours over the books for the day, but isn't able to find much more beyond what they already know.
Trust Points +2 = 20 Trust Points
If we are near enough to Harrowstone to make it before sundown I would like to check it out if the group agrees.
I have been hearing a lot about Harrowstone, it seems most of the occurrences happen around dusk. I think we should check it out.
I would agree but we should travel together as it sounds very dangerous.
"Nizvit agreaz with Gaarm, we go together, don't want new friendz to die like profezor..."
You are right, we should get going, we need to have our wits about us.
Tom says as he gives his armor a quick check over.
Naxx will use the day he has pouring over books in the library looking for clues on the history of the Harrowstone
(+ what ever the library gives for a bonus)
"I agree...let's stick together...
"..even if it's just to keep me safe"
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Generaly we would like all of our melee characters/pet engaged and none of our casters threatened. Idealy all attacks will be made against Sir Thomas as he has the highest AC and is the easiest to heal (fey foundling). So....
If our enemies are only in one direction:
Once in combat Tom will try to get behind the enemies and into flank for Gaarm or Naxx's Cat who will step up and take Tom's Space in the front line.
If we are surrounded: Tom will try to place himself between Nizvit and the biggest bad guy, that way he will be right next to him for cures.
Any thoughts, changes, better plans? Otherwise I think that is how we are heading over.
sounds good
Phyton tries to stay out of the village, not wanting to draw anymore attention.
When the notion of visiting Harrowstone comes up, he looks visibly relieved. "I admit to having a bit of cabin fever. I'd like to explore there as well."
When is the inquisition
When he gets within sight of Harrowstone, Sir Thomas will look for signs of obvious evil (detect evil). If there are any auras or any auras that are particularly potent he will make note of them to the group.
"You sure we don't need to inform some one we are going somewhere? They don't seem to like it when we go places on our own...or do, well pretty much anything."
As long we stay out of the restlands I think we will be alright.
Naxx nods
"I'll take your word for it. After all...if you can't trust a man of god..whom can you trust? "
Well the key word is think. I can make no promises.
The party heads out just before dusk to Harrowstone. It is about an hour walk from the far side of the village, which is where the group is staying. As the party approaches the ruins of the prison, the light in the area seems to dim, but not from the setting sun. Sir Thomas uses his ability to see the aura of evil in the world around him as the group approaches the jail and notices a heavy, permanent aura of evil lingering over the land. This is visible even to the non-paladins as the land seems... decrepit. The trees have died in twisted, gnarled shapes, while the grass remains a sickly brown.
Harrowstone is located on a barren hill south of the city of Ravengro, the stark, sagging roof of its central structure visible through a large gap in the surrounding wall. A partially overgrown track leads from the southern edge of town, winding around the base of the hill and then back up along its southern slope to the prison itself.
Harrowstone’s grounds are contained within a crumbling stone wall, the eastern portion of which has fallen away into a huge sinkhole that formed when the extensive eastern wing of the prison dungeon collapsed after the dreadful fire of 4661—this collapse took with it the prison graveyard, which now lies in ruins at the bottom of the murky pond that filled the sinkhole.
A sagging wood and metal gate set between a pair of stone guard towers once barred entrance into Harrowstone, but the gates now hang negligently open, creaking softly in what wind touches the ruined bars. The stone wall that surrounds most of the prison grounds is covered with creeping ivy, and the blocks beneath that growth are eroded. The walls themselves are 20 feet high.
As Gaarm enters through the sagging wood and metal gate, he is overcome with claustrophobia! The world around him seems to grow large and overwhelming. He feels as if his skin is on fire and gives out the briefest of screams.
Sir Thomas tries to determine what just happened.
Sir Thomas and Gaarm will lead the way over to the out building. Tom will listen at the door and if he hears nothing will open it.
Be on your guard
Gaarm screams and begins to rub at his skin briefly. Did...Did anyone else just feel that? It felt like my skin was on fire!
Gaarm realizes that he stumbled forward a bit and begins to take a look at his surroundings.
Sir Thomas looks over Gaarm to make sure that he is not hurt. Seeing him not so he grabs ahold of his arm, Steady yourself man, I suspect far worse than that ahead.
I pray not Sir Thomas, Shall we head towards the entrance?
Of Course Sir Thomas says as he heads off with Gaarm.
The little scaley creature looks around a bit
"Thiz iz very odd. But i zhall try to keep my witz about me" he nods to confirm
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(Not sure if it's just Gaarm or everyone..so just in case:)
As a chill runs down his back Naxx just things of happy thought..a warm summer morning, ice cream and playing puppies and isn't bothered by it..much
Naxdx follows after the others (in case nothing jumped out at us)
Sir Thomas doesn't know what to make of Gaarm's experience, but it puts him on edge as they approach what looks like a house. A snarl of thorns and brown ivy surrounds the building. The roof sags ominously, and the front door hangs askew. A stone etching can barely be made out to say "Hawkran", which you know to be the last name of the warden of the prison.
Gaarm and Sir Thomas don't notice anything out of the ordinary, though Gaarm doesn't think that the building is very sound, structurally.