Nodding to Uriana, Elektra replys:"Of course, but maybe you can also send us a talented artist, an Illuminator, so that we can make a drawing. We are quite glad to serv! But you spoke from more murders! Can you tell us more about them. Were there any... well brandings or cuts in the dead? Maybe with a rune?"
"Why yes. Each of the corpses had a strange seven pointed star carved into them. How do you know this?" Concern can be heard in Captain Uriana's voice.
"Brandark.. please show the lady your necklace? Is it... this rune? We have encountered a murder series near sandpoint. We could exterminate the murderer... but it was a ghoulish creature. We found a note on him indicating a connection to Magnimar... that is why we are here!"
Fishing the necklace out, he holds it for the watch captain.
As the lady says, among other reasons.
Captain Uriana looks at the medalion, "Yes. That is like the marks carved in the bodies of the victims. Where did you get that?"
She looks back at Elektra, "Now we just need to apprehend the cult leader. I will ask around about getting an artist."
We got this near Sandpoint, in a place under the ground
After a few moments Elektra speaks up again. "Tomorrow morning, I can give you a detailed report and more about our findings. I have an idea, a feeling, this was just a cell. Maybe if we share intelligence we can find better answers."
"Foxgove?" The Captain turns toward Stone, "I don't know that name. Magnimar is a big city. Does this Foxglove have anything to do with these murders?"
She will then listen again to Elektra, "We really don't know much. All over the city we have found corpses. Their faces mutilated beyond recognition, a seven pointed star carved into their chest. We had to get Clerics to Speak with Dead to identify the remains. Until tonight, we really knew very little else."
Content to let the others speak, Brandark looks to see if he can figure out where Kelvin went to.
But to no Avail.
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Stone will let it drop seeing that he never actually know Foxglove. Well the non ghoulish version anyway.
He will think back to something Kelvin had mention about the bird cages we found in the creep house. Something about them being produced in this city.
Then he will realize that he has not seen the elf in awhile. But will guess he probably doesn't like hanging out with law in enforcement.
Garrath stays seated in his chair as the commotion goes on about him leaning back in the padded seat, grinning broadly, "It was a good battle, it will leave many scars which tell tales of our honor and bravery. He looks at the captain, "Seven point star? It was the same as the pit we chased Nualia out of, no?" He looks at his friends to answer the query.
Aye Garrath, the same as this
Brandark holds up the medallion that he wears around his neck.
By the way Captain, where might we be able to sell these items, as most of us do not use them?
Captain Uriana again looks at the medalion then at Garrath, "Who is Nualia?"
When Brandark asked about selling things, "There are many places to sell things in Magnimar. The most common place is the various ever-changing vendors at the Bazaar of Sails, but watch your purse. There is also the Emporium. Just about every district has shops."
"Nualia is, no Nualia was a misguided person, someone who thought she could use the mother of beasts to gain power. We taught her that she was very wrong. Unfortunatly she has never been able to think about her crimes. Well captain, this has been a long night, we have been on the road for quite some time and we have to clean the house, at least a little, before we can sleep here. How about we meet again tomorrow. Maybe at noon?"
"Noon sounds good to me as well. It has been a long day. Good evening." The Captain of the Guard heads back to the Arvensoar and her simple confines.
Day Thirty-Four
Well after a few moments Elektra will join Brandark in uncovering the panel.
Next morning she will summon two unseen servants to clean the house.
The floor tile opens up to reveal a compartment. Inside is a small locked chest.
I got no means of opening this save brute force
Brandark passes the chest to Elektra
"I think, that is a good idea, but.... alas people in that line of work are usually not very ... you know trustworthy!"
Garrath stands with a broad smile. "I have a lockpick..." He hefts his Lucern hammer from its carrier on his broad back.
"AM yes you have a lockpick.. but I am not sure if vials inside would survive your picking the lock!"
Well, stone, do you know where she might be?
Chuckling a bit at Garrath.
Aye, I have one of those lockpicks as well, as he hefts his heavy pick, but I doubt anything inside would survive.
In the morning as Elektra is playing Sorcerer's Apprentice with Unseen Servants using brooms and mops, a knock is heard at the door.
When the party answers the door they find a lone Half-Elf doing the knocking.
As the door opens they see a young half-elf with dark brown hair and stunning blue eye's , bearing a small scar on his right cheek. He is wearing a black suit with a red undershirt.
A confident smirk on his face as he speaks to whomever answers the door, Hello, i am with the temple of Sarenrae investigating the on going murders and i have few question for you all. May we speak?
After a servant has opened the door and Flynn has introduced himself Elektra hides the wand behind her back and speaks back into the house.
"Please enter by all means. STONE! STONE! One of your flock is here!" before returning to her desk to finish the report.
The well dressed half Elf Strides in Well aren't we all lively this morning He adjusts his shirt slightly, smiling.
I'm not with Sir Stone, I was hired Privately to investigate the matter and i figured who better to question than the heroes of Sandpoint.
She did not say you were with him, just one of Sarenrae's followers of which he is a priest of, and thus seems the best choice to speak to you.
Elektra, I will be working to clean out the stables, as we are going to need a spot for our horses.
Garrath wanders into the room with a yawn, looking down at the bandages cris-crossing his arms and torso. "These will make fine scars." He spots the city official and hears Brandark's declaration that Stone is the one who will talk and let's out a sigh of relief. He follows Brandark, briefly nodding to the investigator, "Hello city man." as he walks out to the stables.
As soon as this Stone fellow arrives, i'd like to speak with all of you. these murders are becoming quite serious, And you can all relax i'm working with city but officially i'm not with them. I'm more of a last resort.
Elektra smirks and replies:"Like a fireball. Nasty magic! So unprecise. A well. I will be here. Would you like a cup of tea. Garrath, I had Humpty get you some bread and cheese while Dumpty continues cleaning the floor of yo am the blood. Dumpty there is still on spot missing!" With a gesture of her wand the cleaning rag wipes the last stains from the floor and moves toward the next room.
In that case. Elektra, is there any bread and cheese left ?
Brandark stumps over to what would soon be a clean kitchen, and grabs a helping of cheese then finds a chair.
Flynn holds out his hand as if to shake, Hello, Sir Stone. My name is Flynn Elric and i used to be a spy. I am here investigating the on going murders for the temple of Sarenrae, and i had a few questions, i figured you all could help answer anything you could tell me would be helpful, Blood or signs of it? the murder weapons ? anything at all.
Flynn pulls out a rolled up note, upon opening it seems to be a letter of commission, seal and all.
This is the most i have, a letter from the High Priestess. I'm a private detective, i usually work alone but occasionally i get hired by bigger organizations to investigate. I go places and solve cases that guards normally can't due to the usual red tape and laws. Personally i just want to stop the murders. Oh, and the lot of you are invited to meet with the high priestess as well
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Stone will look at the letter and confirm it is from the High Priestess. Good everything thing seems to in order come take a sit and I will fill you in on what we know.Stone will then tell him what he knows about the adventure so far. But know we need to find Foxgloves home and I think the people that made those cages can help.
From the side comes a remark."Remember the box!"
Brandark follows along, but also fills in some of the gaps from before stone showed up. He then looks a bit confused with Elektra's comment.
Which box ?
"We did find a box, or chest or whatever. And we lacked a key. Maybe... as an investigator, our new friend can open it!"
Flynn sits down, his hands interlocked I might be able to open it, i am proficient in the art of lockpicking, even if i cant there are other ways to open it like using bone paste. From what i can tell, there's is at least 2 cult commiting the murders..I've seen some of the murders and some bits don't add up. This Foxglove person might not be behind it, but if your intent on finding them i might be able to assist with that as well, i have a reputation in the criminal underworld.
Ah that box, just a couple of minutes
Brandark heads back to the room that he has claimed but not fully cleaned up yet.
I really need to finish this off, or hire someone to do it for me.
he grabs the box, and heads back up to the front.
This would be the one that she was talking about, can you open it?
this one's a tough one, good quality lock. I might be able to
He says observing the locked chest.
I could do it but id need a lot more time, where did you get this chest anyway?
After fidgeting with the lock for a few more minutes being unable to unlock it.
Moving to Flynns shoulder Elektra touches the half-elf.
"Now, please try it again!"
very well, i shall try again. just let me change out of my armor, it should help slightly as well Flynn carefully removes his suit and armor, white sparkling chainmail. his body has a few old stab wounds and healed over scars.
After the task he puts his armor and cloths back on taking care not to wrinkle his suit.
Haha gotcha the half elf smirks as the chest pops open
When the coffer is opened inside are several velvet pouches with draw strings. Inside the velvets pouchess are sorted polished and cut gems. Each velvet pouch had a unique set of stones:
40 x Obsidians 10 each (400gp)
20 x Bloodstones 25 each (500gp)
25 x Citrines 25 each (625gp)
25 x Moonstone 25 each (625gp)
20 x Peridots 25 each (500gp)
11 x Amethyst 50 each (550gp)
12 x Garnets 50 each (600gp)
and together in one pouch,
14 x White Saltwater Pearls 50 each (700gp)
2 x Black Pearls 250 each (500gp)