Orym stands off to the side, uncomfortable with dealing with the leader of the bandits. 'Too much like the raiders that would harass the caravan...' the sorcerer recalls, arms crossed and a dour look on his face.
She nods, and motions to Jerrica, "Same here....it's not like I don't believe Jerrica did what they accused her of cuz....well, she's Jerrica and totally capable of doing something like that.....but, I don't believe that what she did was unjustified. I guess you could say we're both out now....they were gonna put her on "trial" for treason.....but, after I interfered and well sorta beat up one bastard and insulted their commanding officer....that was kinda it for my career. Not that I give a good bloody damn about that. Besides...no one tells me where I can or can't go. That's why I was asking if you knew anything about them."
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She looks at her for a moment, "Don't you and your men hurt innocent people though? That doesn't seem right either does it? How is it any different from what the Military bastards do?"
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Jerrica, long silent, stands next to Derika.
"Yes, we rob and, if need be, kill," Firean says, her face unchanging. "But we don't rape and we don't destroy just because we can."
Looking frustrated she says, "Okay...I get that....but, why do those things at all? I'm sure with your.......talents that there's a lot of good you could do and earn good money while doing it. We're not gonna just clear out the keep so you can keep robbing and killing people. So you better come up with a different plan." She says resolutly.
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"And why should I do it any other way?" Firean asks. "Nobody's going to give you what you want, so you have to take it."
She just shrugs, "There are ways to take what you want without hurting others though. Hard work has it's own reward. You can have a great life without all the bullshit if you would just try."
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"I'm just sayin, find a better path before your lifestyle burys you under one, know what I mean?"
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Firean harumphs. "And why should you care? Feel sorry for those people in Vinse?"
She lets out an exasperated sigh, "Not just them....but out of curiosity why do you say it with that tone in your voice? I'm just trying to figure out what's really going on around here and why these people are so damn jumpy and think the land is cursed."
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"Hell if I know what goes on in the donjon," Firean says. "Goblins moved in and they give us as much grief as the people in Vinse. It might be haunted but..."
The half-elf shrugs. "Never bothered to look. We mostly defend this watchtower. As for Vinse, they don't care what you go through as long as it's for them."
"At some point, it's important to realize what affects one person affects everyone, in one way or another." Vishanti says, calmly.
Telsyn listens, but says nothing.
Abigail moves in with the group, confident that she has avoided bloodshed, and possibly prevented Derika spilling her guts for a third time.
She says nothing in the beginning, but as the conversation continues. Abigail offers an opinion of her own.
you know, Once this keep is cleared of dangers, I had hoped to locate and work an arrangement with the owner of this place, and convert it into a Hospital, perhaps you and your group could assist in that endeavor. perhaps taking the first step toward making amends with the village and its people, as well as making some coin for you.
you probably would not even have to relocate from this tower. I see it as a win for both parties involved.
Abigail hopes that her offer will sway these bandits over to a more worthwhile endeavor without the need to shed blood.
"You follow your god, Miss Merosa, and I follow mine," Firean says. "This is a means to an end. Once I have enough money, I will move on. I don't care what you do with this place. Vinse can wallow in their own misery for all the 'kindness' that they've shown me. If you want something to eat, speak with Barelli upstairs."
She heads upstairs without another word. The other two bandits eye you suspiciously but say nothing to you.
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She looks at Abigail and thinks at her as she sends her thoughts, I think Vishanti might have something to say about what's done with the keep so you might want to talk to her before making plans for it. I'm not sure what her exact ties are.....but she should be the one to talk to. I'm not hungry so I'm going outside. With a frustrated growl at having to deal with bandits that she wasn't exactly sure how she feels about anymore she turns and storms outside.
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To Derika: Patience, Derika. Come in with us. We'd feel safer. This could be a trick. Also, Abigail can't hear you. Only me. I'll relay your thoughts to her, but she's busy getting on Firean's good side.
To Abigail: Abigail, Vishanti may have another vision for this place, but you can talk about it later. Let's learn all we can before we make any other moves. I think Firean trusts you, insofar as she trusts anyone. Keep it up. We've got your back!
She stops in her tracks and emits a low barely audible growl before turning as she rolls her eyes. Yes Tels....as you wish.
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Orym rests a hand on Derika's shoulder before she can leave. He shakes his head, still silent.
Vishanti wordlessly places a calming hand on Derika's shoulder as she comes back in with the rest of the group.
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Crossing her arms she sighs as Orym and Vishanti grab ahold of her before she can even get away a few steps. It wasn't fair, good, bad, these things were supposed to be easily distinguished.....were they not? She still didn't feel hungry, but she allowed the others to corral her if for the simple reason that they were most likely older than her and therefore knew better than she did. That didn't stop her however from doing her usual eye roll and over dramatized sigh.
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"I don't like it any more than you do, lass, but if it gives us the chance to clear out the bigger threat in this place, we should take the risk," Orym says to the other half-orc in a low voice.
Orym's right. We have to look ahead.
She sighs and lowers her arms in defeat, "I know that.....doesn't mean I have to like it." She practically mumbles it as she stomps one of her feet for emphasis and "harumphs" at the end of it.
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"You follow your god, Miss Merosa, and I follow mine," Firean says. "This is a means to an end. Once I have enough money, I will move on. I don't care what you do with this place. Vinse can wallow in their own misery for all the 'kindness' that they've shown me. If you want something to eat, speak with Barelli upstairs."
She heads upstairs without another word. The other two bandits eye you suspiciously but say nothing to you.
Abigail goes after the leader, Firean, Wait a sec.
following her upstairs, tell me, what is it that you are after exactly, you seem like you do what you do to reach a goal, not out of malice. I believe there is something else driving you. lets sit and talk, perhaps we can find out what that is together.
Abigail tries to be like a sister to the bandit leader, hoping to coax information out of her as well as hopefully lead her toward salvation or at least reconciliation.
"I know my plans," Firean says with a stony look at the cleric. "That's good enough. Now, if you don't mind, I need some rest."
Let's get settled, grab a bite, and set a discreet watch. Keep after her, Abigail. Her agenda figures in ours, the elf whispers to Abigali and Derika.
One of the bandits stands. "I'll go check on our guests."
He takes a key off the wall and unlocks a door next to the stairway. The bandit heads downstairs and shuts the door behind him.
She sighs, Are you kidding me? Yeah...you go ahead and keep doing that and see how quick you end up with a f%!@ing knife in your belly. Go ahead keep encouraging her, she'll get us all killed. She grunts in a frustrated manner and levels her gaze at Telsyn before shrugging off Vishanti and Oryms hands, "I'm not hungry."
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The bandit returns a moment later, a din of shouting heard behind him. He locks the door and hangs the key on a hook on the wall. "The dwarf and the gobbo need some food. They sure keep Barelli busy."
He heads upstairs.
WTF?
Vishanti heads with the others to whatever area they are led to taking in the tower as she does.
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She shakes her head trying to clear it, she attempts to clarify her thoughts at Telsyn as she sends him a message.
Tels....we could be sitting ducks here and this is a very dangerous game we're playing. That's what I mean. It's never a good idea to snuggle up to a poisonous snake. Do ya get my meaning? I don't know what to do, but I don't have a good feeling about this.
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The bandit returns, balancing several meals in his arms. "Well, since you were all just sitting here, I thought I'd make you feel welcome at least and bring you food. "
He sets out plates in front of everyone, even Derika. "Barelli is a pretty good cook, so just give it a try, okay?"
The stewed venison actually smells pretty delicious. "I gotta take these downstairs. If Firean thinks you guys are alright, then you're alright in my book."
He manages to unlock the door again and heads downstairs. The other bandit simply shakes his head. "Gustoph is a softy, but he's right. If Firean's got nothing against you, then you are welcome guests here."
He sighs. "It ain't a palace, but it's ours for now."
Gashka sighs, a bit of a troubled look on her face as if she's not sure exactly what to think. She looks at Vishanti and Jerricca before simply sitting down on the bench and putting her head between her hands.
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Jerrica takes a couple bites of the venison. "The greatest danger in this place is in that donjon, I think. Not even these guys head in there, so that's saying something. I say we head back in there after we eat and see what we can find out. Maybe head upstairs instead of into the goblin's lair?"
A dwarf and a gobbo? Yeah, we can take a look to see what's what.
Orym shrugs. "Sounds less dangerous than the dungeon, that's for sure." He proceeds to eat some of the offered food, frowning all the while.
Derika takes a few bites, but mostly just picks at the food.
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"Yes, information would be the most important thing right now." Vishanti says passing her hand over the food with a chant eliminating any possible treachery before they begin eating.
Vishanti can tell that her spell did nothing to the food.
We need someone who can see in the dark. I can't.
Someone needs to look out once the lights are out. Someone needs to step out and check it out.
Abigail gave up trying to milk information from the leader. and went back to join the others and have a bite to eat.
she was quiet as they ate, but she does offer up something useful...
I can see in the dark, pretty good in fact
she thinks a moment well actually I have to turn on my light first...I sometimes get myself all messed up when i am hungry.