Aldern welcomes you all over to the table. "Ah my friends. Welcome!" He waves for one of the waitresses to bring over some drinks. Receiving the questions he replies "I have not heard any more news of the goblins or the raid, although you lot are the talk of the town it seems. What's this about missing dead priests though? I had come to meet up with you and talk about a little adventure of our own, but it sounds like you've already been busy today."
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In response to Aldern's query, Rhanloi answers, "The sheriff asked us to investigate an open crypt in the cemetery. Upon opening the door, we were attacked by two skeletons - not to worry, though, we quickly destroyed these undead creatures. Then, while investigating the crypt to determine why these skeletons attacked us, we discovered an empty tomb...Ezakien's remains were missing! The good dwarf here discovered a series of goblin footprints leading away from the crypt, but we lost the trail on the main road."
Rhanloi takes a sip of his drink, then asks Aldern, "Please tell us what 'little adventure' you had in mind. Perhaps it is connected to this goblin raid; however, if not, perhaps we can assist you with it after we deal with the current crisis."
"a little adventere sounds like fun.."
"To be honest, I'm still worried about those ogres I came here to warn the town about. Nothing much can be done after I informed the sheriff I guess. I guess I'm free for some adventure in the meanwhile at any rate."
Aldern shakes his head "Damned greenskins... never know what runs through their little, evil heads." He waves his hand dismisively at the throught of the greenskins and then perks up "Well I'll be heading back to Magnimar soon, but before I go I was hoping you all would accompany me on a boar hunt in the nearby Tickwood. I'll supply the mounts of course. Although it sounds like you may be busy with all this other nonsense." A flash of disappointment comes over his face briefly but then he shrugs and continues "So I would understand if you must decline. In either case, here is a reward for helping me to defeat those unruly goblins yesterday" He tosses a coin purse on the table that has 250 gp.
"I'll join ya on your hunt. Hell, might even find some sign of the goblins. Sure beats sitting around here waiting for something to happen."
"i'll join you in the chase of the boar"
"I'll go where I'm needed... wouldn't want one of my new companions to get gored."
Aldern raises his arms in a cheer "Wonderful, shall we depart a little later this afternoon. I'll need some time to prepare of course. Say in an hour or so we can meet back here to depart? The Tickwood is not far of course so we should be back before nightfall, hopefully with a nice boar to roast!"
"ok ill be there...