"It's a gamble... We have enough evidence to justify, to ourselves, going in. Do we need the support of the law? It would be better, but I must say, Simeon's words make sense to me. We have an opportunity to catch them with their pants still down. Can we agree not to use lethal force unless absolutely necessary?"
Nalun nods at Emmett I'd prefer not to hang for this...
"Neither would I... But what else would you hang for? This affair just grinds into me, and I need to see the end of it, or the end of me."
Jaru sighs and pinches his nose and then rubs his eyes. He look at the others again. "I think we are on to something. I would prefer to have a warrant, but we are running out of time. Fate willing, the evidence to save the Accused is within. I have no doubt that the proprietors are evil and directly involved in the crimes at hand. It is certainly not the proper way to do things, but my vote is to go in."
Alright then. It is decided. Are we talking our way in or using some other method? If we have time perhaps we can procure official papers...or official looking papers.
"Let's go talk and walk now I'd say. Using false papers I would prefer not to do: can make for nasty hangings..."
"Last time we sought to talk, the spy nearly brought the mob down on us. Forgery is our worst option. It pains me to say this and I will bear the punishment if it is so fated, but I think it would be best to force our way in and question them before they can escape or hide any evidence."
Simeon smiles widely and rubs his hands together, "Excellent! If we can avoid whatever they have guarding thier gate, our success will be more certain. "
"Well, I guess were settled then. That's a perfect rope for this job Ellidal. I'd say we best use it on the side of the buildimg. Maybe one of those windows?"
None of the windows are open and are all grimy and dirty so as to be opaque rather than transparent.
"I could open a window... Just saying..." offers Emmett.
"Does it look like the windows open? If not, then I can't help, and we should get to the roof." Emmett asks to whoever is climbing.
"Let's just start on the roof and see if there is an easier way in before we start breaking windows." Jaru suggests.
The climb is easily made to the flat top of the building, with a strong chemical smell harsh in your nostrils.
The towers stretch into the cold dark air but doors on each are evident.
North most tower or south most tower?
"Perhaps you can practice you skills on these doors, Emmett. Let's start with the north tower."
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"I'll have a go, but I don't promise anything!" says Emmett as he kneels with some obvious pains and takes a look at the lock.
If he does not notice anything suspect, he'll try to jimmy it open. "Well, will you look at that!? These are the sheriff's tools right there. I completely forgot to hand them back once were done. I sure should have a drink in his honour next chance I get!"
Hmm. Looks like you might have missed one there, no wait try that one! Nalun assists Emmett in his B&E.
Emmett spots no traps and works to jimmy the south most tower. His work is smooth and the door comes open.
As the door opens two small creatures burst from the partially opened portal. They are crude humaniods with wings. They both have metal lower jaws.
Creatures
Good Guys
Nalun
Emmett
Elidal
Simeon
Jaru
Simeon and Jaru up - someone bot Jaru please.
Father Jaru looses a quarrel at the troublesome creatures
Nalun's shot narrowly misses.
The shot hits #1
"Homoculi!" Simeon exclaims, excitement evident in his voice.
With now practiced ease , Simeon brings his crossbow to bear...
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Number 1 is hit again.
Simeon knows all there is to know about these creatures from the bestiary.
Number 1 flies past Emmett and away past the second tower.
The second tries to bite him after a 5ft fly.
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Rest of party up.
Nalun inspires courage in his allies
As the weirdness passes him by, Emmett sends a punch flying to intercept it. He feels his knuckles connect and manages a faint smile.
Sliding under the attack, Emmett pivots and brings his axe to bear and sends it flying in an upward diagonal.
Emmetts punch drives the fleeing fluttering creature to the ground and his axe neatly cuts the other in two.
It leaves you and the now open room. Strange art and artifacts from distant lands fill this tower room.
Among the curios and artifacts in this chamber are an ebony tribal mask from the Mwangi Expanse worth money to a collector, a heavy silver torc from the Lands of the Linnorm Kings worth a lot in metal alone but also having collector value, and a mammoth tusk scrimshaw from the Realm of the Mammoth Lords with several spells carved on its surface. The tusk weighs 20 pounds and functions as a magic scroll containing the spells bull’s strength, ice storm (as a level 3 spell, not the normal level 4), and phantom steed.
The rest of the cabinet contains enough knick knacks and geegaws to be worth a few hundred if sold as a collection.
Nalun says This must be a private study....lets look for papers or anything that ties them to Brada and the Beast
Nalun searches the room thoroughly.
It seems to be a trophy or curios collection room.
Emmett looks at the two fallen foes and whispers with an unusual wink: "Hehe... Not bad for an old man."
Agreed. Nalun says and then he moves to the door and opens it just a bit to get a peek outside.
"You think we've been heard? If so, we'd best move on and not linger here. More time we give'em, more time to disappear..."
Simeon enters the trophy rooms, eye roving...alighting on the horn. A disturbing avidness comes over his features as he realizes the markings are arcane and encompass a trio of spells he was only dimmly familiar with.
With real effort, he tears his gaze away to investigate the other iteresting items in the room.
As he does he says absent-mindedly, as he hears Emmett's comment "By the way, whomever created those simulacra, will probably know of our presense here. They are connected magically to the mind of thier creator."
Emmett moves presently to the other tower and starts working the lock.