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Zeljka drew her blade and holding it open-handed she showed it to Vethorn. "While fighting the ogre yesterday, my blade was nicked on a piece of its bone. I was hoping you could fix it for me. Or forge a new weapon for me if that is easier."
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The half-Orc knew that Min had seemed quite interested in making herself known to the Count so she just remained silent and let Min provide the details about the Fort.
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The jungle was the closest thing to forest that Zeljka would find down in Pridon's Hearth so she was more than happy to volunteer. "The lizardmen have caused Pridon's Hearth a lot of grief. I will go into the jungle to find out why they have become so hostile. I welcome help from others as well, especially if we're supposed to talk with them."
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Before the meeting, Min did her best to get tidied up, within the limitations of the available time, space, and resources. She fastidiously washed her face and hands with soap and carefully re-twisted and pinned up her hair. She suffered a momentary twinge of remorse at appearing before the Count in trousers and boots, knowing her sisters-in-law would be aghast, but reasons that it would make her look rugged and capable and ready to pitch in and deal with any problems that might arise in a young colony (she hoped).
Entering the grounds of the Narsus estate, Min looked around with approval: spacious, but not ostentatious. She had butterflies in her stomach when she met the Count and his council, giving a light bow to Count Narsus and a polite nod to each of the others. Odd that he has a Banker in his inner circle and yet keeps a separate financial advisor, she thought. Perhaps she's a Druman; they're the only people I know who might out-profit an Abadaran. She had heard that Kalistocrats had unusual personal habits but had never actually seen one; she kept an eye on Hamsa Gadd out of curiosity.
Given the opportunity to address the Count, Min found her mouth suddenly dry and cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak. "We, er, we traveled to the fort at the behest of Sheriff Praet.... Well, you know that. Erm... we found the gates broken down and booby-trapped. Whoever did it intended to harm anyone who came to investigate. Some compys had wandered in, with the gate down, and gotten at the livestock and, well, a dead soldier and a dead acolyte of Abadar," she nodded an apology to the Banker, "who were left in the courtyard."
"We found another soldier dead at her desk, and, well... her head was missing. I don't understand why she would still be at her desk if the gate had been broken down; it must have made a racket. That was when we began to think that things weren't as straightforward as they appeared. And last night, the lizardfolk shaman who was calling down lightning had several heads at his belt. It seems to be a practice of theirs."
"It was then we found the first evidence that there were other victims at the Fort other than the people of Pridon's Hearth. There were two dead Song'o halflings in a sort of shrine."
"We found the commander dead in his bed and a note written in Taldane." She presented the note, somewhat bedraggled after all the times it had been rained on since leaving the fort, and passed it down the table toward the Count. "As you can see, it implicates the Song'o and intimates that they have a grudge with the colony over the river. We found one of the Song'o trapped in a room with a bookcase that had fallen on its door, however. He didn't speak Taldane and denied that his tribe had anything to do with the attack. He said they had noticed aggressive lizardfolk activity and had come to the fort to warn the soldiers when the lizardmen attacked."
"We found two more dead soldiers in a barracks. One had been, well... partially eaten, and the other had been decapitated. The final three bodies were in a training room, impaled and decapitated. We also found a severed hand in that room, not a human nor a halfling one. It was reptilian, with green scales, backing up the Song'o's statement about the lizardfolk... if their presence in town last night weren't evidence enough of their involvement."
"We buried the colonists at the Fort. We thought someone might like to place a memorial there," her gaze wandered to the Banker, "when events dictate, of course. They were among the first to give their lives in the line of duty for the sake of Pridon's Hearth and ought to be recognized for it. It would mean a great deal to their families and friends, as well as giving the rest of the colonists an example to strive toward."
"Oh!" she remembered, "and there was a frogman squatting there. Not that it seemed to have anything to do with the attack; like the compys, it was just taking advantage of the situation. But it's worth mentioning. When the fort is restaffed, the soldiers ought to be warned it might have moved back in in the interim."
"We're also concerned about the outlying farms, my Lord. We stayed with a very nice family with several children on the Muddy Road. If the lizardfolk have determined to drive the colonists away, they're surely in the most danger. If Pridon's Hearth hasn't the men to patrol the surrounding countryside regularly, perhaps you might consider issuing an evacuation order until this situation can be dealt with."
Min looked around the table as she was speaking, gauging the areas of expertise of Count Narsus's advisors. None of them looked particularly wizard-like. Perhaps there might be an opening for someone with arcane training. "Oh, and we killed an ogre who was looting in town yesterday," she concluded hopefully.
Min was quick to back up the count's advisors. "You are far too important to the colony to risk, my Lord. The people need your expertise and guidance here, particularly as they rebuild from last night's storm."
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"Oh, and we killed an ogre who was looting in town yesterday."
Zeljka was leaning against the back wall listening to Min recount their findings. The half-Orc softly grunted at the last comment but said nothing which sounded like a snort. 'We' killed the ogre? And why not mention the water creatures? Were they not impressive enough?. It's not like Zeljka personally needed the recognition but Min made it sound like it had been easy and considering the half-Orc had almost died during that fight, she would definitely have a differing opinion.
Zeljka drew her blade and holding it open-handed she showed it to Vethorn. "While fighting the ogre yesterday, my blade was nicked on a piece of its bone. I was hoping you could fix it for me. Or forge a new weapon for me if that is easier."
As Zeljka conferred with Vethorn about her weapon, Nsizi looked around the smithy, admiring the weapons and armour in various states of production, as well as all the more utilitarian items. He came to a straw-man, garbed in various bits of mismatched armour. Fingering the breastplate, Nsizi admired the craftsmanship.
"Do you have a breastplate that would fit me?" he asked. The studded leather armour he had taken from the fort was not entirely comfortable, and he could see that this would provide him with much better protection.
Min looked around the table as she was speaking, gauging the areas of expertise of Count Narsus's advisors. None of them looked particularly wizard-like. Perhaps there might be an opening for someone with arcane training. "Oh, and we killed an ogre who was looting in town yesterday," she concluded hopefully.
Nsizi nodded his head as he listened to Min's thorough retelling of their adventure at the fort two days ago. Only two days? Seems so much longer. As she mentioned meeting Mudhzuzi, the halfling squirmed uncomfortably at Nsizi's side. The Bas'o put a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it in support.
Realizing that the wizard had forgotten something, Nsizi said, "Also, we found a mjusi - a lizard person weapon. A terbutje, it is called. It was in the well, so perhaps they did not notice it when they left. A clue forgotten."
Turning to Muhdzuzi, he said, "Our friend, Muhdzuzi can answer any questions you have about the attack. I can translate for you."
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The jungle was the closest thing to forest that Zeljka would find down in Pridon's Hearth so she was more than happy to volunteer. "The lizardmen have caused Pridon's Hearth a lot of grief. I will go into the jungle to find out why they have become so hostile. I welcome help from others as well, especially if we're supposed to talk with them."
Stepping forward, Nsizi said, "I too will go with Kiki Zeljka." To Muhdzuzi, he said, "We speak of returning to the jungle, to find out what is happening with the mjusi. We can perhaps escort you to your tribe, if you wish to come with us."
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Action 1:
Zeljka drew her blade and holding it open-handed she showed it to Vethorn. "While fighting the ogre yesterday, my blade was nicked on a piece of its bone. I was hoping you could fix it for me. Or forge a new weapon for me if that is easier."
The half-elf looked at the blade and humphed. "It's OK but not good. I have a better one for you, besides I owe you. Let me put the finishing touches on it and it will be ready tomorrow. And I'll keep this old one for farming supplies, fair?"
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"Do you have a breastplate that would fit me?" he asked. The studded leather armour he had taken from the fort was not entirely comfortable, and he could see that this would provide him with much better protection.
He moved over towards the armor stand and cocked his head at Nsizi, "You sure you want to trounce about in that. I've had it a very long time and can't sell it." He remembered longingly, "It's styled after the northern guard, from my lands."
He quickly added, "But I'll give it to you if you want. If you can come by later this afternoon, we can have that fitted if you like. But I warn you that it's hot."
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FORT BREAKTHROUGH
The count was thoroughly impressed by Min. He flinched as she described the gruesome details.
He was very relieved when he heard about the ogre, "That brute chased me once. I'm glad he has been put to sleep."
The conversation turned to how they were going to tell the news to the colonists.
The count asked, "So you have no doubts that this attack was perpetrated by lizards then?"
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VOLUNTEER
Hamsa was quick to respond, "Count, they are right; you are much too valuable to go out yourself. This is why we have people to do this. They will be compensated for their efforts."
Adaela added, "It is true. I would feel much more comfortable if you could take this on."
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Realizing that the wizard had forgotten something, Nsizi said, "Also, we found a mjusi - a lizard person weapon. A terbutje, it is called. It was in the well, so perhaps they did not notice it when they left. A clue forgotten."
Turning to Muhdzuzi, he said, "Our friend, Muhdzuzi can answer any questions you have about the attack. I can translate for you."
Mudhzuzi gave his account of what had happened and was questioned several times by Hamsa. After he finished, she added, "I would not trust the Song'o; our party came to trouble because of them. I would still count them as enemies until proven otherwise."
Mudhzuzi seemed to get smaller at the woman's accusations.
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Action 3
Stepping forward, Nsizi said, "I too will go with Kiki Zeljka." To Muhdzuzi, he said, "We speak of returning to the jungle, to find out what is happening with the mjusi. We can perhaps escort you to your tribe, if you wish to come with us."
The halfling nodded and thanked the Bas'o, "Yes, please take me. I do not wish to stay here where I am not welcomed. I can promise you a reward and can help along the way."
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Yeah, that was very good post. She's 'coming through' nicely.
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Glowing a little pinkly at the success of her first official report, Min had no eyes for anyone but Count Narsus.
The count asked, "So you have no doubts that this attack was perpetrated by lizards then?"
"None, my Lord," she says firmly. "If the lizardfolk hadn't been in Pridon's Hearth last night, I admit that the evidence would be merely circumstantial. But when the town itself was attacked by lizardfolk bearing severed heads, that's an obvious indication who our enemies are."
Mudhzuzi gave his account of what had happened and was questioned several times by Hamsa. After he finished, she added, "I would not trust the Song'o; our party came to trouble because of them. I would still count them as enemies until proven otherwise."
Min was caught between her desires to suck up to the Council and to defend the meek halfling. "I defer to your greater experience in this part of the country, Ms. Gadd, but to my mind, it's hard to imagine Muhdzuzi being our enemy. He has had ample time to turn against us or sabotage the colony's storm preparations if that was his inclination. I don't deny that it's possible that the lizardfolk may have Song'o allies, but might they not possibly be a different tribe of Song'o? Pridon's Hearth can use any ally it can find at this point in its history; while we ought not to trust blindly, we ought certainly to seek peace with as many of our neighbors as are willing to coexist." She spoke in Taldane so as not to offend Muhdzuzi, determined to question the halfling about any other Song'o tribes in the area when they have left the meeting.
The half-elf looked at the blade and humphed. "It's OK but not good. I have a better one for you, besides I owe you. Let me put the finishing touches on it and it will be ready tomorrow. And I'll keep this old one for farming supplies, fair?"
The half-Orc nodded and grunted back, "Fair."
Prolific is how we like it here. :)
I'll answer some questions and let this turn run for another day so we can have Osbun's input.
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Min was caught between her desires to suck up to the Council and to defend the meek halfling. "I defer to your greater experience in this part of the country, Ms. Gadd, but to my mind, it's hard to imagine Muhdzuzi being our enemy. He has had ample time to turn against us or sabotage the colony's storm preparations if that was his inclination. I don't deny that it's possible that the lizardfolk may have Song'o allies, but might they not possibly be a different tribe of Song'o? Pridon's Hearth can use any ally it can find at this point in its history; while we ought not to trust blindly, we ought certainly to seek peace with as many of our neighbors as are willing to coexist." She spoke in Taldane so as not to offend Muhdzuzi, determined to question the halfling about any other Song'o tribes in the area when they have left the meeting.
The count nodded at Min's assertion, "Yes, that is what my father would have wanted. We want have the colony thrive but we want to be part of the land."
Hamsa nodded, "As you wish my lord but I would still be careful. A band of Song'o butchered my party not too long ago."
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Adaela added, "We have heard rumors of two places where the Mireborn, the lizarmen, were seen in the past. Early scouting expeditions conducted years ago reported seasonal camps to the northwest, near some Ghol-Gan ruins, and to the northeast, near a bubbling tar pit, but never any farther south."
She added, "That's probably a good place to start your investigations."
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Hamsa nodded, "As you wish my lord but I would still be careful. A band of Song'o butchered my party not too long ago."
Nsizi was curious about this claim, as it didn't seem to mesh with the information he'd received from Mudhzuzi. Inclining his head respectfully towards Hamsa, he said, "Please, Bibi Gadd, can you tell us more about this incident? Perhaps if we know the details, we can prevent further difficulties with the Song'o."
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Hamsa nodded, "As you wish my lord but I would still be careful. A band of Song'o butchered my party not too long ago."Nsizi was curious about this claim, as it didn't seem to mesh with the information he'd received from Mudhzuzi. Inclining his head respectfully towards Hamsa, he said, "Please, Bibi Gadd, can you tell us more about this incident? Perhaps if we know the details, we can prevent further difficulties with the Song'o."
She shook her head as if removing a bad memory.
The Count was next to her, offering her support.
She pulled away from him, "It's OK; I can tell it again."
She glared at Midhzuzi, "It happened at night. Our party was ambushed by the Song'o and everyone was killed. We were camped after a long day and had not gotten our morning bearings so I'm unsure of where exactly this happened but it was east of town."
She stuttered, "It was... awful..."
The count was comforting her again.
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When told that his meager contributions the night before had entitled him to his pick of weapons Oz was honored and thought long and hard about it. Tagging along with the others to go see the forge master he meekly waited in the back until the others were helped. When asked how he might be served Oz asked "Well, I am small so I would need a small weapon. But not too small as I do not wish the enemy to be right in my face. I am no warrior like Zeljka Greenfoot. So if I could request any weapon I would choose a longspear, but one sized for me. Is that possible??
Again standing in the back Oz listened to Min and grew more impressed with his new friends and all they had accomplished. He really had little to add and considered his contribution to small to mention. Towards the end of the discussion with the topic of the Song-o came up Oz spoke up saying "Its possible that I could be of help here, seeing how I share race with this group. Sometimes such things can help break down walls and allow for better communication. It would be my pleasure to also go on this trip and help as I may."
"Well, I am small so I would need a small weapon. But not too small as I do not wish the enemy to be right in my face. I am no warrior like Zeljka Greenfoot. So if I could request any weapon I would choose a longspear, but one sized for me. Is that possible??
The half-elf scoffed, "A long spear for a short fellow... Isn't that a regular spear?"
He nodded, "Yes, my short friend, it will be my pleasure to make such a weapon for you."
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Again standing in the back Oz listened to Min and grew more impressed with his new friends and all they had accomplished. He really had little to add and considered his contribution to small to mention. Towards the end of the discussion with the topic of the Song-o came up Oz spoke up saying "Its possible that I could be of help here, seeing how I share race with this group. Sometimes such things can help break down walls and allow for better communication. It would be my pleasure to also go on this trip and help as I may."
Adaela agreed, "Yes, of course Os. That was why you were invited. As long as you all keep working together then I think it will a boon to take you to the jungles."
She turned to the others, "It's agreed then. You four will explore the area and look for the Mireborn. What will you need from us and how soon can you depart?"
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I intend to recap later today.
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The half-elf scoffed, "A long spear for a short fellow... Isn't that a regular spear?"He nodded, "Yes, my short friend, it will be my pleasure to make such a weapon for you."
"Excellent." the halfling said excitedly. "How soon might I pick it up?"
She turned to the others, "It's agreed then. You four will explore the area and look for the Mireborn. What will you need from us and how soon can you depart?"
"Well, I can go now I guess. It would be nice to wait for my spear to be ready but that might not be wise. "
She glared at Midhzuzi, "It happened at night. Our party was ambushed by the Song'o and everyone was killed. We were camped after a long day and had not gotten our morning bearings so I'm unsure of where exactly this happened but it was east of town."
She stuttered, "It was... awful..."
The count was comforting her again.
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Nsizi nodded sympathetically. "Truly, it sounds horrible. Please, just a few more questions. About how many days east were you? How long ago did this happen? How many were in your party? Do you know how big the party was that attacked? I'm sorry to make you relive something so terrible, but your answers will help keep others safe."
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Sorry for no formatting, on phone.
She turned to the others, "It's agreed then. You four will explore the area and look for the Mireborn. What will you need from us and how soon can you depart?"
Zeljka spoke from her spot along the wall, "My weapon won't be ready until sometime tomorrow. As soon as I get it, I'm ready to leave."
She turned to the others, "It's agreed then. You four will explore the area and look for the Mireborn. What will you need from us and how soon can you depart?"
Min was momentarily at a loss. "How far are these ruins and this tar pit? How long will it take us to get there? We'll need rations and supplies ... a pack mule, if possible ... tents?" She looks to the others for suggestions, not being an expert on wilderness expeditions.
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Zeljka followed the sheriff to get a good look at the map. "Is there a map that we can take with us? I have a compass which will hopefully keep us from getting turned around in the jungle." When the map was handed over, she nodded her thanks.
When the Count mentioned horses, the half-orc was skeptical. "Are there established roads that the horses can travel on? I'm all for seeing the Witterwils again. I'd like to check on them with everything that's been going on."
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The half-orc nodded understanding the desire to make sure her extended family was safe. "It shouldn't be too much out of the way to check on your cousin."
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When the Count mentioned horses, the half-orc was skeptical. "Are there established roads that the horses can travel on? I'm all for seeing the Witterwils again. I'd like to check on them with everything that's been going on."
Hamsa answered, "Established roads? Not likely. The little savages just crawl out of the dirt it seems."
The sheriff added, "There are no established roads but going on horseback may cut down some of your travel time, especially in open areas. But you would have to dismount and lead the horses in heavy vegetation. It's up to you."
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The half-orc nodded understanding the desire to make sure her extended family was safe. "It shouldn't be too much out of the way to check on your cousin."
She thanked them , "Well it's sort of on your way. I'll point it out on the map and you can decide. But thank you for considering doing that anyways."
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I updated the map with a couple of more suspected locations.
Each hex on the map requires 8 hours to cross thanks to the rugged terrain (or 5 hours on horseback), and 2 full days to completely explore (1 day on horseback).
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Two out of four players is not enough to move things along...
And Oz posted on the wrong thread! :)
Yikes! Sorry. I have been super busy and doing my best to catch up.
sorry - first week back at school, and everything is crazy. Will have time to post in a few hours.
The sheriff added, "There are no established roads but going on horseback may cut down some of your travel time, especially in open areas. But you would have to dismount and lead the horses in heavy vegetation. It's up to you."
After taking a better look at the map, Zeljka agreed with the sheriff. "It looks like we'll have a lot of ground to cover. Horses would be best. That way, we can also check on the Witterwils."
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Zeljka brought herself up to her full height as they were approached by Mr.Blackwell and his associates. When he made his request she asked, "What kind of artifacts are you looking for?"
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"I'm not exactly a gifted horsewoman," Min replied, "but I think I can stay on the back of one if it's not moving too fast. It ought to speed up our explorations to be mounted."
"What is your interest in these artifacts, Mr. Blackwell?" Min asked. "Do you intend to supply a museum, or are you a private collector?"
After taking a better look at the map, Zeljka agreed with the sheriff. "It looks like we'll have a lot of ground to cover. Horses would be best. That way, we can also check on the Witterwils."
Nsizi was already nodding. "I agree, I am worried for them."
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Agreeing with Zeljka, Nsizi said, "Yes, of course. Are there any other farms or families we can check on? If these mjusi are truly starting to war, we should check on and warn as many people as possible."
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As the big men spoke to the women about artifacts, Nsizi pulled Muhdzuzi aside. "I am sorry for that. I did not expect such anger and hatred here. I do not think that most of these people think like she does."
Taking out the map, he spread it out on a nearby wagon. However, a rogue gust of wind snatched the paper up, making off with it down the lane. Nsizi and Muhdzuzi ran after it, but it seemed as if the wind were deliberately trying to keep the map away from them...it would veer to one side, or lift up high overhead. Finally, the halfling leapt upon it, catching it under his feet.
Shaking rain from the paper, Nsizi smoothed it out and said, "Can you show us where your tribe is? Are there other Song'o in the jungle nearby? Could her story be true?"
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A little of both actually. These are the [url=http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/environment/environmental-rules#TOC-Heat-Dangers]heat rules[/url.
'Luckily' it seems to be raining most of the time so that will help some.
I intend to recap later today.
I may hit my 'tags' earlier though.
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Mr. Blackwell cocked his head and thought for a second before answering, "Well, one of the reason I came here is to try and establish a new business venture. I propose to take goods manufactured by the local tribes or whatnot and sell them in civilized markets."
He twirled his mustache and then added, "But I also understand that there are Ghol-Gan ruins in the area and would be interested in anything tied to this civilization. I'm more of a broker if you will. I find the artifacts and sell them to prospective buyers."
He tried to anticipate their questions, "You will be compensated for anything you bring back. But I need to see it and determine its value. How does that sound?"
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Shaking rain from the paper, Nsizi smoothed it out and said, "Can you show us where your tribe is? Are there other Song'o in the jungle nearby? Could her story be true?"
The halfling shivered at the thought, "No, it cannot be true. We are very peaceful and would not attack."
He looked at the map, "The area between the two rivers is claimed by my tribe but we don't have a set location. We travel light and go where we please. But I know the area where we had settled last and can take you there. It's here, east of the colony."
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Shaking rain from the paper, Nsizi smoothed it out and said, "Can you show us where your tribe is? Are there other Song'o in the jungle nearby? Could her story be true?"
The halfling shivered at the thought, "No, it cannot be true. We are very peaceful and would not attack."
He looked at the map, "The area between the two rivers is claimed by my tribe but we don't have a set location. We travel light and go where we please. But I know the area where we had settled last and can take you there. It's here, east of the colony."
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"The lizardfolk tried to frame your tribe for the attack on the fort," Min reminded the Song'o quietly in Polyglot. "Perhaps they could have deceived Ms. Gadd's party in a similar way, especially as it was dark when they were attacked. We may have been looking at this incorrectly, assuming the lizardfolks' target was the colony. What if they are merely attempting to coopt the colony's resources to direct them against the Song'o?" She knelt down so as not to tower over Muhdzuzi. "Could the lizardmen - the mjusi - have some grudge against your people? Disagreements about territorial boundaries or hunting grounds, or even some ancient feud your peoples tell stories about?"
Mr. Blackwell cocked his head and thought for a second before answering, "Well, one of the reason I came here is to try and establish a new business venture. I propose to take goods manufactured by the local tribes or whatnot and sell them in civilized markets."
He twirled his mustache and then added, "But I also understand that there are Ghol-Gan ruins in the area and would be interested in anything tied to this civilization. I'm more of a broker if you will. I find the artifacts and sell them to prospective buyers."
He tried to anticipate their questions, "You will be compensated for anything you bring back. But I need to see it and determine its value. How does that sound?"
"I'm not entirely certain we have the authority to make an arrangement like that, Mr. Blackwell," Min mused. "If we're exploring on behalf of the colony, Count Narsus may have right of refusal on anything of value we find. Let me make some inquiries as to the legality of the situation."
"The lizardfolk tried to frame your tribe for the attack on the fort," Min reminded the Song'o quietly in Polyglot. "Perhaps they could have deceived Ms. Gadd's party in a similar way, especially as it was dark when they were attacked. We may have been looking at this incorrectly, assuming the lizardfolks' target was the colony. What if they are merely attempting to coopt the colony's resources to direct them against the Song'o?" She knelt down so as not to tower over Muhdzuzi. "Could the lizardmen - the mjusi - have some grudge against your people? Disagreements about territorial boundaries or hunting grounds, or even some ancient feud your peoples tell stories about?"
"If you are certain it was not your tribe, then this woman is lying, or wrong. It is hard to believe that a person fighting could confuse a mjusi with a vidogo. Even in the dark. But perhaps if she was hiding, or unconscious..." Nsizi shook his head. "This becomes more strange all the time."
You can always insert yourself into a scene in my games. I guess there would be exceptions but I can't think of any right now. :)
"The lizardfolk tried to frame your tribe for the attack on the fort," Min reminded the Song'o quietly in Polyglot. "Perhaps they could have deceived Ms. Gadd's party in a similar way, especially as it was dark when they were attacked. We may have been looking at this incorrectly, assuming the lizardfolks' target was the colony. What if they are merely attempting to coopt the colony's resources to direct them against the Song'o?" She knelt down so as not to tower over Muhdzuzi. "Could the lizardmen - the mjusi - have some grudge against your people? Disagreements about territorial boundaries or hunting grounds, or even some ancient feud your peoples tell stories about?"
Mudhzuzi shook his head vigorously, "No, my people are peaceful and would not war against them. We would relocate. We value other aspects of beings."
He tried to remember, "I have heard it say that in the past a violent leader will arise among the lizardmen and these leaders will corrupt a tribe. Otherwise, lizarmen are good nieghbors."
"I'm not entirely certain we have the authority to make an arrangement like that, Mr. Blackwell," Min mused. "If we're exploring on behalf of the colony, Count Narsus may have right of refusal on anything of value we find. Let me make some inquiries as to the legality of the situation."
Mr. Blackwell scoffed at the notion, "Well, unless you find a cyclops who can trace back his lineage to the Ghol-Gan, I would say that 'finders keepers' is the law."
He added, "In fact, the Aspis Consortium out of Bloocove work in much the same way so I see no reason why it would be different here. Savages are savages and jungle is jungle, right?"
He had learned enough to know her last name, "Miss Cicensis, if you and your companions are uncomfortable with this request, I can always send my own men out there. I just thought that since you are already going..."
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"The lizardfolk tried to frame your tribe for the attack on the fort," Min reminded the Song'o quietly in Polyglot. "Perhaps they could have deceived Ms. Gadd's party in a similar way, especially as it was dark when they were attacked. We may have been looking at this incorrectly, assuming the lizardfolks' target was the colony. What if they are merely attempting to coopt the colony's resources to direct them against the Song'o?" She knelt down so as not to tower over Muhdzuzi. "Could the lizardmen - the mjusi - have some grudge against your people? Disagreements about territorial boundaries or hunting grounds, or even some ancient feud your peoples tell stories about?"Mudhzuzi shook his head vigorously, "No, my people are peaceful and would not war against them. We would relocate. We value other aspects of beings."
He tried to remember, "I have heard it say that in the past a violent leader will arise among the lizardmen and these leaders will corrupt a tribe. Otherwise, lizarmen are good nieghbors."
"Hm." Min gave Nsizi a smirk. "I suppose it's too much to hope for that the shaman we killed last night was their violent leader and they'll settle down now that he's dead?"
"I'm not entirely certain we have the authority to make an arrangement like that, Mr. Blackwell," Min mused. "If we're exploring on behalf of the colony, Count Narsus may have right of refusal on anything of value we find. Let me make some inquiries as to the legality of the situation."Mr. Blackwell scoffed at the notion, "Well, unless you find a cyclops who can trace back his lineage to the Ghol-Gan, I would say that 'finders keepers' is the law."
He added, "In fact, the Aspis Consortium out of Bloocove work in much the same way so I see no reason why it would be different here. Savages are savages and jungle is jungle, right?"
He had learned enough to know her last name, "Miss Cicensis, if you and your companions are uncomfortable with this request, I can always send my own men out there. I just thought that since you are already going..."
"This is not Bloodcove, Mr. Blackwell," Min answered firmly. "My colleagues and I have been deputized by the authorities of Pridon's Hearth and tasked with exploration by Count Narsus himself. The colony is providing the map, mounts, and supplies. We are not freelancers and, as such, are not at liberty simply to assume that anything we find while conducting the colony's business is ours to dispose of as we wish."
"It sounds as if your men are under no such strictures; perhaps it would be better if they went themselves, as you suggest. I feel quite certain that, given that you are employing them and giving their orders, you would not look kindly on any agreement they entered into to offer any valuables they find to someone else first."
The sheriff added, "There are no established roads but going on horseback may cut down some of your travel time, especially in open areas. But you would have to dismount and lead the horses in heavy vegetation. It's up to you."After taking a better look at the map, Zeljka agreed with the sheriff. "It looks like we'll have a lot of ground to cover. Horses would be best. That way, we can also check on the Witterwils."
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Oz looked a little pale at the mention of horses. "I, well, its just that I have not actually ever been on a horse. I am sure I can ride. I mean how hard can it be, right? It not like horses are all that large or scary, right?
Oz looked a little pale at the mention of horses. "I, well, its just that I have not actually ever been on a horse. I am sure I can ride. I mean how hard can it be, right? It not like horses are all that large or scary, right?
Nsizi smiled down at the halfling. "Have no fear, my friend. We can help you. Perhaps the Witterwills have a pony for you."
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Nsizi shook his head with a smile. "I wish we could. But there was more trouble in town, more lizard-men. We are to go into the jungle, to find the reason. We have come to see if you have horses we could buy."]
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Alarmed, Nsizi said, "Should we not go to help this ship right away? There could be people who are hurt or dying. How far to this shipwreck? We should leave immediately!"
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The children's expectant faces caused fixed feelings for Zeljka. She really wanted to stay - to work, to help, and to protect. But searching out the hostile lizardfolk was the best way to guard the citizens of Pridon's Hearth which meant she couldn't stay. "Sadly, Nsizi is correct. Hopefully I'll be back once we put an end to the troubles."
When Nsizi mentioned the horses, the half-orc added, "And maybe a pony for our new friend Oz."
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As Zeljka moved around Pridon's Hearth, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. Since it was continuous, she had to conclude that they were being followed.
The news about the ship was distressing but she didn't want to leave the settlement until she had seen the smithy. "We need to go to help but I have to get my weapon first. Without my blade, I can't protect anyone." And we'll need protection if whoever is following us is unfriendly.