White eagle approaches the man. Alanya, no need for a rope, at least not yet. kneeling down to face Kundal, I see we meet again. Now would care to talk? If you like I can se to your wounds, as we discuss curing you of this afliction.
Jenya sighs and holsters Misfire. Need a diplomat for this stuff. she mutters.
As Zartana approach you would notice she is staring at her hand before she looks up
"So what do we have here? Our little feral trouble maker?"
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"You called?", he says with a smile.
Sitting down next to CWE his own eyes meet Kundal's.
"You've been experiencin blackouts, non?
Goin to sleep and wakin up completely somewhere else, messed up wit no memory of what 'ad 'appened.
Dere 'ave been reports of attacks recently and it turned out de culprit was a werewolf. As it turned out, dat unfortunate affliction 'as befallen you. Dat's why your life is upside-down. Plenty of people to confirm your feral form.
We're 'ere to 'elp de people on dese lands, so dat includes you right 'ere. Allow us to do so, what White Eagle said already. You wish to get your life back on de line, work wit us on it, ser."
@Zartana's studying her own hand.
"Sometin off wit your 'and? Did you scrape it?"
Jenya steps back and leaves the talking to Kyras and CWE while she confers with Zartana. At least one. Be dangerous to assume there aren't others. After we deal with Kundal here we should maintain our lookout for the rest of the night.
She smiles sweetly
"Nothing. Thought is saw a cute bug on my hand just before i shot pur friend on the ground here. Nothing serious"
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Jenya steps back and leaves the talking to Kyras and CWE while she confers with Zartana. At least one. Be dangerous to assume there aren't others. After we deal with Kundal here we should maintain our lookout for the rest of the night.
She nods in agreement
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You got a sleeping dart or some other sedative on you? Jenya asks Zartana. It's obvious that she doesn't have much sympathy for the wailing tribesman.
She gives her a look of
How dare you think that?!
Then in a fluid motion stabs the man with an arrow
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Jenya grins as Zartana takes care of Kundal's wailing.
Let's move him to the castle store room for now. she says. Chief, Kyras, maybe you two could stay with him and keep him guarded while the rest of us keep watch for the remainder of the night. Us ladies seem to be too rough for his tastes. We'll decide what to do with him in the morning
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You guys haul him back to the cell and toss him in there. Whoever watches over him notes that he spends the entire time weeping and apologising.
In the morning the sun rises and the people of Freewater breathe a sigh of relief that no one else's life was lost. Kundal appears to have recovered his composure, presumably his wounds have been treated in at least a cursory way. He stands ready to face whatever judgement you choose for him.
In a separate meeting room at the castle Jenya gives her opinion. Man isn't a cold blooded killer but he knew there was something wrong with him and caused at least two horrible painful deaths in Emermark. Desna knows how many elsewhere. He can't stay in Freewater that's for certain.
How does wolfsbane work anyway? Is he cured permanently or temporarily? she asks.
After the battle, Raven sees to any wounds. Later, during the meeting about the werewolf...
"The price for life is life. He killed two of our people. He knew there was something wrong and he chose to ignore it. Our next course of action seems obvious."
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"wait a second... we could use him. If he has the curse, we can study him. Maybe cure him, maybe not. Right now he is no threat."
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Raven nods.
"At the moment, no, but next full moon.. We do have the resources to keep him under lock and key for the time being, I presume."
She just gives raven a knowing grin and a nod.
"We will keep him locked up till we are sure about his condition."
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Yeah at the very least we need to be sure the wolfsbane worked. Confinement until the next full moon.
Turning to Raven.
I have no sympathy for the way he acted when he knew something was wrong but then how would we find a worse punishment for a mass murderer or a cold blooded assassin? Whatever he may be he isn't one of those.
"He sounds sincere. Not to mention we have no idea how one acts with the curse and without..." for a few moments she thinks a bit
"I would volenteer to subject myself to this curse to test the effects. But only if we are sure we can cure it"
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Kyras' eyes widen...a look of concern and disbelief shows on his face.
"You WHAT?!
Non, you 'ave your test person right dere in de cell!"
Elven
"A golden rule in survival, be safe over sorry.
You're not stupid, so don't prove me wrong on that idea."
Arms crossed and a twitching vein on her temple, Alanya looks at the two.
Something this way
Elven
"I can heeeearr you, i speak elvish in case you forgot."
Jenya raises her eyebrow. Zar. That sounds like the worst idea I've ever heard. And I stepped onto a loaded trap in the middle of a haunted cave just cuz I got impatient.
She looks around. Her face stern and serious. Then suddenly she doubles over laughing. Over a minute. When she finally composes herself she had tears in her eye
"Your faces... wow... you should have seen it..." she was obviously out of breath
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"Not funny.....", the elf said with crossed arms.
Someone else looks pleasantly surprised.
"So you drow do laugh, how sweet."
"I can not speak for others of my race, but laughing is a very enjoyable act" she winks at her "Amongst other things" she motions with her eyes to Kyras
Then to the grumpy elf
"Oh come on. That was well timed and very funny. You actually thought that I'd allow myself to turn into a were creature? And risk ruining this beautiful face? Except for the already harmed ear...." she adds, her mood dampened a bit
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Kyras is at a loss for words.....his silence apparently confirming his worry over such an idea.
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Sounds like you have settled on jailing Kundal until the next full moon, at which point his situation will be up for review. Dai Hu carefully records the details of the debate.
Kundal has also volunteered his axe, his prize possession, to repay the blood debt he has incurred. Not that he had any choice, since his weapon and armour were forfeit anyway, but it's the thought that counts. It is a very nice +1 Greataxe that now belongs to the Kingdom.
Raven gives a wry smile at Zartana's joke. "On that note, we have other things to attend to." Raven then excuses herself and leaves to go to her makeshift temple for prayer. If needed you will find her there or in her room. In the morning she will head to the meeting hall to hear the grieves of the townsfolk.
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I guess we needed a jail sooner or later. Jenya says and then speaks to the Eagles, with Dai Hu in attendance, about keeping a guard posted outside the storehouse, providing plain but nutritious meal three times a day and a once a day guarded walk for Kundal around a walled castle garden during which the latrine bucket would be emptied. A little bonus to the Eagles for the additional duty as well she says to Dai Hu Taking care of one prisoner shouldn't be a drain on Emermark's finances but I guess we need to put up at least a WatchTower soonish for this stuff. Having this business in the castle ain't optimal
After this Jenya will get cleaned up and heads to the meeting place where the petitioners from the day before have gathered again.
On the way she asks Dai Hu if there are any people in the castle retinue who might be knowledgeable about werewolves or wolfsbane.
Zartana nods
"i need the herbalist to help cultivate those special wolf's bane"
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What's this about the sword? she asks Dai Hu
To Zartana Let's pay the herbalist a visit
After Kundal is jailed, and the council decision is made, White Eagle nods his approval, he only seemed concerned at any discussion of execution.
later, He returns to the jail to speak with Kundal,
having the guard let him in, Greetings Kundal. I wish to talk with you.what can you tell me about this curse that has been placed upon you. can you remember anything as to how it came to be?
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"There was a shattered sword, brought back among your treasures from your last expedition. I had a blacksmith look at it, he says it could be reforged, since it was once of blade of the highest quality. Unfortunately he is not up to the task, a true weaponsmith is called for. He did add that such an artisan could probably reforge the weapon into a smaller blade, if that was what was called for."
"After lunch I can have the petitioners ready for an audience if you like."
Jenys sighs Yeah lets' see the petitioners. We can go see the herbalist later.
Raven arrives in her religious attire, prepared to hear the words of the townsfolk. She greets each one with a simple blessing before taking her place at the side of her companions.
KYras finished writing down notes of the recent adventures.
Closing his booklet, he stashed it away and headed for the meeting.
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A lunch of chicken with herbs and a cold salad is served. Afterwards a man is brought in at Dai Hu's summons.
Coming forth is a familiar looking man, he is the merchant from last night, the one who had been menaced by Kundal.
"Greetings my Lords and Ladies. My name is Sigismund Feidlimid, a humble seller of produce, and other such comesibles. I wanted to thank each and all of you for preserving my life last night from that beast." he nervously holds his hat before him, rolling it up again and again in his hands.
"I have nothing to offer you in thanks, save a few tasty vegables. But I do have a son-in-law in Restov, and I was thinking of sending him a letter asking him to come settle in Restov. His name is Abel Clayton, and he is a smith of weapons by trade. I thought that is you were to offer him a position, here in your fine castle, he would be sure to accept. He owes a debt to the master of his forge, for a 'prenticeship, and if you were to help him pay it, he would certainly pick up stakes and join us here."
Raven nods, intently listening to the man. After he finishes, she looks at her companions and then back at him.
"You are a member of our community. No additional payment is required for us to protect one of our flock. "
"As for your son in law, we will probably take a vote, but you can be assured that you will have mine."
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"A live-in weaponsmit could come in 'andy.
It saves time wanderin in town, where dere's more dan just us makin need of de smit's service."
"And later, if he has enough work, he will get better and one day, with help of our magic users, we can get magical weapons" she suggests
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"I wonder if he does any decorative gloves that bring out the "arguement" in discussions.", she glances with mischief, tapping her cheek with her claws.
White Eagle arrives a little late, having greeted the merchant on his way as the merchant was leaving.
He tries not to make his presence to known, as he does not wish to disturb the proceedings. He quietly yakes a seat in whatever chair he has been assigned, his demeanor indicates that this form of council is relatively new to him but he does his best to learn and adapt to the culture here.
Hopefully the debt payoff is minimal. But yeah I agree a weaponsmith would be handly. Specially since we have a sword that needs to be looked at already. Jenya concurs I think we can see the next petitioner now