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Let's check out the happenings at the Alhahest factory first. It will likely be the most involved.Then to Parity Lake

sounds like a plan

Thank you very much for this, Mayor McBannon. This is certain to be useful

Alsah sits quietly, waiting for the Mayor's answer. She hoped it was positive. She also wondered about the possible dangers. Surely it wasn't that bad

What do we know about the dangers in climbing to the peak? Is it real, or just stories? (considering the game, I'm guessing it won't be a walk in the park)

I have always thought that Chaos overlays hidden laws. You just cannot see it in the she smiles chaos of the moment

I think that we need chaos, change, to have meaning. But I take your meaning. Suffering is bad.

I am Alsah Brightmoon. You are?

We have several missions, but I feel that contacting Reed MacBannin is a higher priority. If we do that, it may lead to us talking to Gale at some point, which would give us more answers

That sounds best.

Alsah looks at the others, then says
I would like to help with that. If the rest of my colleagues are amenable. Some clarity on what is happening would be good.

If you could help, it be of assistance in this matter.

Honoured Sir, we are here to seek knowledge and consul. A woman died in the city in an unusual way, and we think she may have had some links to some you may know. Can you help us?

Private? Oh I see. she says in reply. She smiles brightly. Well, in that case, we will leave this for later, then. Cheerio.

know local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

listening to Bryn and the man, Alsah thinks a second, then asks

what sort of negotiations would you make with a known criminal kingpin? A person might find that suspicious

opps, I meant guns

We should police their weapons. Funs are too dangerous to leave lying around

Alsah looks at the others and says
We don't usually comment on our investigations. Our appearance here was a fortunate happenstance, but we are happy to help. And this is in our jurisdiction.

Alsah moves around, keeping watch

Alsah agrees with Millicent
Our jurisdiction is the Kingdom, or where ever the King says

Alsah will move up to the carriage to support the dwarf

What is going on here?

did the wand of sleep work?

apologies, I didn't note the elevation. I have relocated
Alsah turns to face the enemy
she uses a wand of sleep on the two near her
DC 11 will save or sleep

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

strength: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

With great effort, Alsah rips herself free and moves out of the entangle

Damn Druids!

retcon away

reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Fully entangled, Alsah is stuck

Attempts strength roll to move

strength: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

sigh

Alsah moves up, taking cover as she can
She casts guidance on herself and pulls out her crossbow

Alsah joins the good doctor, moving with him. As she moves she casts whispering lore.
whispering lore

Somethings happening ahead Alsah says. She quickly casts mage armour on herself with a scroll

Yes, that is right.
Alsah turns to the factory owner.
This man who smelt of burned grease? Can you describe him to us?? And when was he here?

I think we should move on to finding Nevard. We would be more likely to find out her motives if he can allow us to talk to Gale. If we can do that we will be able to find out why she did what she did. And maybe stop further incidents that led to Nilasa's death.
She shrugs
And I think it unlikely we will much more from the Danorans. I mean, what else can they reasonably add?
And to meet Nevard...I would like that

Alsah says little but looks around with interest.
Then she asks Can we speak to your uncle? I have always wanted to meet him. He is a greatly revered Skyseer

Alsah will examine Mr Sechim, looking for inconsistencies or nervousness, and also to remember his appearance

sense motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

the same here. posts get eaten regularly

Maybe he is not trying to lock up his employees?

know local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The guards are police. Off-duty work. She shrugs They don't get paid a lot so, okay

But what's going away

Alsah will go about putting out an alert to hold the good doctor if found
Less paperwork is good
Alsah replies to Dr Runemace. Since she is dead, I think we can overlook that crime. But it is interesting information.

Why don't we put out an alert to the local forces to find and hold Dr. von Recklinghausen as a person of interest Alsah says. We can focus on the factory owner then. They may not find him, but negative information can be useful

the name is somewhat odd. Maybe someone has heard of him? Also, is that name from a specific land/kingdom? Maybe there is an enclave or place where people of that nationality congregate. Of course, that is likely for a wider investigation. I guess we could see if we could assign some ordinary police to follow up on these things. I vaguely recall we might be able to do that.

Burnt oil and human blood? Was it also influenced by necrotic energies?

yup, yup

All finished here

Good idea Adam and Alsah starts heading to the door
Many questions, few answers. Well we are only starting this investigation

damn it, I just realised I was going to cast a whispering lore spell, but I forgot. Oh well, next time

So a radical of some flavour. But I do sympathise a bit.

Did she have any friends here? They should be told of her passing.

Cloudwood? Alsah perked up. though it seems to be a bit of a step up to go from recruiting to theft and drugging people

Brigands? And what cause?

sense motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Alsah strokes her cat's head as she watches

Alsah looks over the musicians mentioned

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Merry Christmas

The same here. Deep philosophical stuff

Alsah adds
It has been said that a prince rules with the blessing of the divine and tradition, but that can be a slim reed to base legitimacy. Force of arms also can compel obedience but that lasts as long as the force does, and leads to a society of might make right, and fear is not a good way to define a culture.
She pauses a second, considering
The truth is that our legitimacy depends on the populace's acceptance of our actions. If every man, woman and child were to defy us, we would fail, disposed of in short order. We act towards the public weal, even if it may not seem that way to individuals we prosecute, and those close to them. We live in a society of law. That is better and more accountable.
Alsah sips her drink
Our legitimacy comes to us through the decisions and laws enacted through the crown and the goal is to serve and protect. Not the monarch alone, but the Kingdom. And that means those who live in it. It is an unfortunate truism that people act against the common good, which is why we have laws and law keepers. As my colleague has said, a young woman has died in a mysterious and brutal fashion. Our task is to find out why this happened and if someone is found responsible to determine their culpability.
She sighs
So we investigate, we question and we make conclusions. And hopefully, some justice comes out of it. It may be your help could be crucial, or a false lead. Such is the nature of these things.

Yes, that will work.
Alsah finishes her drink
now?

fruit and nuts, maybe

This should be interesting. I wonder if they sell snacks here, it's been a while since lunch

Alsah joins the table as well. She stays quiet for now.