Captain Ronald nods at Marius.
"Will do. Thank you."
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Captain Ronald looks slightly startled at Lesith's cheek kiss, but nods professionally. "Good. Good, good. I wish you well!"
When some of you go tell Captain Ronald that you're headed to Resplendent and ask if he has any contacts there, he responds... "Not close ones. I've lived in Vigilant all my life. I do, however, know of the head of Theramark's military by reputation and have corresponded with him several times. General Garrund is known to be a ... strong man with strong opinions. However, if you'd like, I can write a letter of introduction for you, explaining the evidence you've shown me, in hopes of making his strong opinion toward you a more positive one. In fact, I'd be happy to return your bag of... evidence. I appreciate your warning us about this threat, and wish you well in your quest to crush its source!"
Vigilant Guardians: The Captain nods at Marius' suggestion. "Guard dogs. An excellent idea. We have two. I'll get them out on patrol now." He gives some orders to one of the guardsmen, who hurries off quickly. Otherwise, it seems to be a quiet night, with fewer citizens than usual venturing outdoors.
Vigilant Guardians: The gate guards give each other nervous glances at Lesith's words. The Captain simply nods, grimly, and shakes Aeryth's hand and any other hands offered.
Vigilant Guardians: When you stop by one of the main city gates, you encounter Captain Ronald, along with the other guards, who seem noticeably tense. The Captain raises an eyebrow at Marius and Rex, but smiles grimly at you and nods. Speaking to the other guards, he introduces you. "Men, these are some of the group that brought us word of Endurant's destruction." The Captain turns to you. "Thank you again for the warning. What can we do for you? Is there anything else we should know?"
"Sir, they've not asked for payment, and have even filed a proper report on their findings." As Captain Ronald reaches into his own bag to produce Cernan's report, he also notices something else, and extracts a certain distinctive ring and dagger. "Also, Sir, you may be interested to see these items they recovered from the rubble. It seems there was a nobleman visiting Endurant who died in the blaze."
"Yes, sir, but the worst of it is that these things can turn invisible, fly, and sting you with a debilitating poison before you know what happened. They're much more dangerous than a traditional soldier or assasin. I've already ordered the men on high alert and double duty, but I'd like additional resources to combat this threat."
"We have evidence, Sir." He gestures to his officer, who reluctantly starts pulling one of the imp corpses out of the bag. "Here are the corpses of the fiendish enemies these travelers fought and killed at Endurant."
Captain Ronald gestures at the officer holding the distinctive bear axe. "In addition to bringing back an axe I recognize as Mayor Daniel's prize possession, these travelers also brought back a young girl they rescued from the ruins, the niece of one of our local carpenters, Max Gelthis. The girl claims that little monsters killed everyone."
"Of course, Sir.
The Captain gestures at Lesith, Cernan, and Natanja. "These are three of the travelers who brought us news and evidence of Endurant's destruction."
Meanwhile, on the other side of town... Captain Ronald leads Lesith, Cernan, and Natanja, as well as one of his officers carrying the sack and the axe, toward the Lord Mayor's estate on the edge of town. You approach a large, ornate manor house, set back behind a tall hedge with an iron fence. The guards at the gate snap to attention when they notice Captain Ronald approaching. They let you inside without much fuss, although Natanja's fiery hair and Lesith's glowing halo certainly get second glances. Captain Ronald speaks to a butler, and your group is shown into a side room to wait.
"Let me talk first."
On the way, to Lesith: "Thank you. Your warning and assistance are much appreciated. Pardon my saying so, but you don't look much like a warrior type. I'm surprised you were involved with the slaying of these monstrous enemies."
The Captain nods. "Fine." He gestures towards Natanja, Cernan, and Lesith... "You three, with me." He finishes gathering the things on his desk, including the report, the dagger, and the ring.
"Please hand Mayor Daniel's axe and the sack of enemy corpses to my officer here. I currently require them as evidence. However, should they no longer be needed, I will return them to you." He pauses and glances at Gina. "I am sorry for your loss, child. You are welcome here in Vigilant. We will endeavor to ensure the protection of this town, so that it doesn't suffer a fate similar to that of Endurant." Captain Ronald then steps to the side of his office door and gestures, expecting everyone to file out.
The Captain nods at Eli. "Nets, bells, flour. Got it." He looks at Natanja, confirming contact location... "Green Tree Inn?" He also starts to gather Cernan's report and a few other things from his desk in preparation to leave for his report to the Lord Mayor. His hands brush the fancy dagger and hawk crest ring lying there. He glances down at them. "Why do I have these?"
"My men could use any of the weapons you mentioned, but are probably most practiced with swords and spears. However, what weapons would be best against these flying things? Spears or bolts, perhaps?"
"I'll need to inform The Lord Mayor about this threat shortly. Is there anything else I should know before we split up? Where can the lot of you be reached?"
"I can order a local blacksmith to grant you access to his forge." He scribbles another note, signs it, adds a wax seal, and hands it to Aeryth.
The Captain flips through Cernan's report appreciatively, nodding as he scans it. He then writes something quickly on a sheet of paper, signs it, and hands it to one of the guards in the room... "Put everyone on high alert. Double duty, starting now. Potential threat of invisible, flying enemies. Go." The guard nods and slips out of the room. Captain Ronald then looks back at Cernan and Eli... "You said these things are weak against silvered weapons, that you recovered silver and other resources from Endurant, and that you can make or otherwise acquire silvered weapons for our guard. If you're willing to provide this, I request such weapons for two-dozen men." He looks at Sister Azmaria... "You mentioned sending for back-up. If these others will be shooting enemies and not ceilings, then, by all means, send for them." He looks at Natanja... "Our resources are, unfortunately, limited, and mostly traditional in nature. I have heard no warnings of anything like this, until now. What men I have, I will use to defend Vigilant. You seem highly capable of gathering information. If you are able to learn more about this threat, about numbers and tactics, or about who is behind it, I would appreciate you reporting to me again." He looks back at Cernan... "You also mentioned magic traps against invisibility. I'm afraid I'm not knowledgeable about such things. If you have such devices, or a means by which I might acquire them, please inform me. We're more prepared to defend against traditional forces. A threat such as this ... is disturbing to say the least ... as is the lack of knowledge about our enemy."
Everyone falls silent at Sister Azmaria's dramatic interjection. Captain Ronald glances at the fresh hole through his office ceiling as the two guards in the room ready their weapons to attack Sister Azmaria, looking to their boss for affirmation. The Captain speaks... "First of all, I don't care whether you're the Queen herself. You WILL holster that weapon, Sister. And if you ever discharge a firearm in my office again, you WILL be put under arrest. Do I make myself clear?" Two more guards fling open the office door, weapons at the ready. Captain Ronald orders them to stand down and return to their duties. He then continues speaking to Sister Azmaria and the rest of you... "Second, presuming Vigilant survives the incoming fiendish onslaught, you're paying to fix my roof." He looks at Natanja. "Third, as far as aiding me goes, I need more information. Are we talking about an army or an infiltration? When? Why? You killed three of these things. What do you recommend for defenses?"
"I need to know what the real threat to Vigilant is. What are these things capable of? What kind of numbers are we talking about? Who's behind all this, and why?" He looks down. "And, could someone take these bloody things off my desk?!"
Captain Ronald looks at Bob. "And why are you here? ... And who's Angelina?"
Captain Ronald looks at Father Peter. "Why are you here? What do you have to do with all this? Do you know these people?"
The Captain's eyes narrow at Eli ... specifically at the distinctive bear-etched Greataxe strapped to his back. "You have Mayor Daniel's axe. I assume that means he's dead."
"Wait, how do you know what happened? Who are you people again?"
"Why are these disgusting things on my desk?"
"Are you saying the entire village of Endurant has been destroyed... with no survivors but this girl here?"
A man with steely grey eyes and a firm jaw eyes the ten of you as you crowd into his office, followed by two more guards. "What's going on? What's the trouble? Tell me everything quickly."
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