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Hanathan spends the evening helping where see can preping and preparing the meal mostly. She says prays as she works and sometimes humms hymns from her temple. That evening after the meal she falls into deep meditation and prays for a an hour as the stars shine upon her deep in thought as to what her god wishes for her to do and just what tasks he has set her to complete. Then she makes her way back to the camp fire to share some companionship with those gathered there.
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Manduzi arches his brow quite noticably "Lover?..Wha-?" He stammers, perhaps confused for a moment."Of course not! Tyro and I grew up around one another and taught one another how to play. Lovers we were not, Mr. Beerenbiddle." His words suddenly explode in a cacophony of sound as he denies such a notion. He in turn spits in his hand without hesitation and shakes the gnomes hand firmly." Go to the town-watch first? I would never dream of such." 'Duzi laughs. " You'll be the one with the inside scoop my friend, just as soon as i figure out what it is that's goin on."
Lunari Lightchaser:
You are welcomed at the orphanage by the leader of the house, Gretchyn Tashykk, a wise old halfling woman, that took also care of you, when you were here. "Lunari, what can I do for you. You come at our worst of times. But surely you have already heard the troubling news?" As you look around you also see Neva Fanister looking out of her room and waving her hand in greeting. And Patch is also making sure, that all locks at the doors and windows are in perfect order. As he looks up and notices you, he greets you and disappears into his room.
Caravan:
The next morning comes and caravan breaks camp before the sun is up. Soon your wagons are rolling along the road, it would have been nice and peaceful except for the din of the jungle beyond the road. Most members of the caravan are showing signs of fatigue by the end of the day, a grueling leg until the next place for the night has been reached. It is a prepared camp site, often used by caravans in both directions, one of many. Tha caravan makes a circle, the tents are built and the night falls down upon the exhausted group. Lindwicket, Dari and Hanathan have not been chosen for guard duty, and are asleep among the rest of the merchants and guards.
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Lunari smiles gently at Gretchyn "Of course I heard, and I couldn't in good conscience not do anything. So I thought I'd come offer whatever help I can, even if it's just helping keep the spirits of the children up"
She returns the waves of Neva and Patch with a genuine smile.
Stergan Ruus:
You hear the sound of metal clashing and alarm shouts from the direction the group of orcs went to some time ago.
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Lunari Lightchaser:
Gretchyn thanks you enthusiastically, "Well, thank you, Lunari. This is the first well meant offer I have heard since the..., since they were taken." It is obviuos, that all this has taken a big toll the old woman. "You know, in times like these, you will always see, who is genuinely on your side and who is only giving false promises. The watch does nothing, the press uses the story for profit and the council does not care for an orphanage. I don't know, what I can do any more. And then I remember what they must feel like, abandoned, captive or worse..." She breaks into tears.
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"Perhaps you should take some time to rest and compose yourself, I'm happy to keep the children entertained for a while and then, later, if you want, I can have a look around and see if there's any residual trace of magics around the place.."
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Hearing the sound of a fight nearby, and remembering the orcs going the same way, Stergan gets off the tree and runs towards the fighting sounds, getting more cautious the closer he gets.
Manduzi Steelsong:
After a bit of rummaging in his "archives" the Voice of Freedom TM gives you a sheet of paper. "Here, this is the list... I will emmmm..... have a copy for you ready in 90 minutes. The one's at the bottom are the dubious one, more likely to have left the town on their own."
Tiervan Wispwort(male gnome, age 91) A local alchemist, Tiervan lived with two cats and ran a marginally successful business. He disappeared 86 nights ago.
Jorl Seerkin (male gnome, age 72) A law clerk who worked for a local gnome barrister named Aeryk Gylbar, he disappeared from his home 81 nights ago.
Azmi Dresker (female human, age 19) She worked at a local brothel and disappeared from her residence 79 nights ago. She and a coworker, Shellen Rycah, rented the house from an old woman named Martira Hathaway, who was asleep in the house that night and didn’t hear or see anything.
Shellen Rycah (female human, age 20) She worked at a local brothel and shared a house with coworker Azmi Dresker and their landlord. Shellen vanished 79 nights ago.
Callum Sunnyrush (male halfling, age 37) He groomed horses and ponies for the Thantari noble family. He vanished from his room at a cozy local inn 67 nights ago.
Szordra Callagher (female human, age 35) A self-proclaimed sage, she ran her own small bookstore. She was last seen 58 nights ago by her 18-year-old son Leagan, a
mason’s apprentice.
Tembor Kalavan (male human, age 25) A local minstrel of some repute, he vanished 50 nights ago from his room in The Laughing Horse Inn.
Irruth Mercadi (female human, age 36) A local chandler who disappeared from the apartment above her shop 45 nights ago.
Deven Myrzal (male human, age 18) A lamplighter who vanished 43 nights ago. Guards found the pole Deven used to unhook hanging lanterns in the street a few blocks from his home (which was not robbed).
Jeneer Everdawn (female halfling, age 42) A jeweler’s apprentice who did volunteer work at local schools, she disappeared 38 nights ago.
Lorthan Ironfold (male dwarf, age 125) A skilled cartwright. He and his wife, Sondor, vanished from their home 33 nights ago.
Sondor Ironfold (female dwarf, age 127) Wife of Lorthan Ironfold, she and her husband disappeared 33 nights ago.
Rikaldo Veskar (male human, age 34) His ransacked home contained blood droplets and bloodencrusted knives—not surprising, since Rikaldo worked as a skinner. He disappeared 29 nights ago.
Lestor Coldwater (male human, age 22) A trained scribe and struggling poet. He and his girlfriend, Jelluth, vanished from her home 24 nights ago.
Jelluth Sirlana (female half-elf, age 33) A struggling shoemaker who inherited her father’s failing business, she vanished (along with her boyfriend, Lestor) 24
nights ago.
Elethor Ashstaff (male half-elf, age 58) A wizard and trickster who occasionally performed minor feats of prestidigitation at birthday parties for upper-class children.
A dead rat—possibly Elethor’s familiar—was found in his home. He vanished 20 nights ago.
Maple (female halfling, age 32) Last name unknown, Maple was rumored to be associated with one or more of the local thieves’ guilds. She disappeared 16
nights ago.
Corystan Pike (female human, age 35) A retired adventurer who was living on stolen loot, she walked with a cane. She disappeared from her modest abode 14 days ago.
Jasper Drundlesput (male gnome, age 74) A reclusive and eccentric mathematician, he is believed to have vanished seven days ago. Pieces of parchment covered with numbers and symbols littered the floor of his ransacked house.
Deakon Stormshield (male dwarf, age 12) A bright dwarf, Deakon was taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage one night ago. The orphanage took him in when
he was six years old, after his parents failed to return from an adventure.
Evelyn Radavec (female human, age 9) A quiet, sullen girl, she was taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage one night ago. Her father and mother succumbed
to filth fever, which spread through Cauldron seven years ago.
Lucinda Aldreen (female human, age 8) A gregarious but superstitious child given to the Lantern Street Orphanage at age four by her poverty-stricken mother, Lucinda was abducted from the orphanage one night ago.
Terrem Kharatys (male human, age 9) This orphan, taken from the Lantern Street Orphanage one night ago, is a dour and temperamental lad. His parents died
shortly after his birth (circumstances unknown).
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Gryffon Malek (male human, age 33) He worked as a barkeep at The Tipped Tankard tavern. He disappeared 64 days ago, three days before his planned wedding
to a tavern barmaid.
Krylscar Endercott (male human, age 24) Kicked out of the local militia for drunk and disorderly conduct, Krylscar vanished from his parents’ home 72 nights ago.
Neither parent heard or saw anything suspicious, but they believe Krylscar may have robbed them and fled town in disgrace.
Lunari Lightchaser:
As you bring Gretchyn into her room, Niva comes out of her room to help you. "Good to have you here, Lunari. I will take care of the old lady, if you will cheer up the kids a bit. Everyone's so down and depressed because of the kidnappings."
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Diplomacy check to gather information 1d20+6=20
Tired cause of the long and exhausting travel, Dari falls asleep very quickly. Wondering, what will happen in Cauldron, she doesn't take care of her surroundings. The leader of the carvan will keep an eye on all the members of the track, she thinks just before closing her eyes.
