Finished with their examination, the young men all bow their heads, and say "thank you, m'lord". They lead the horses to an pavilion-style stable. After Green's prognosis, Enzi glances at Libby, and she nods enthusiastically. Enzi answers...
The Quillors ask you to come and eat first, and they seem quite eager themselves to hear the story Norton offered to the boys. After a few questions from the settlers, Enzi offers to do the talking so you can eat. "Don't get around too much, but happy to pass on what I know." Green and Ta'de-win - 3 more heal check rolls from each of you please. One more heal check + aid another for each of the three boys.
"I uh..." He stands dumbfounded for a moment, then watches Green walk over to the young men. His wife Libby speaks up "Good sir.. you think you could help the boys? Zi-hun... If the Stag Lord is gone there is hardly any reason for the girls to hide out there with my cousin anyway." Enzi nods, and throws up his hands in acceptance rather than frustration. "My wife's cousin takes care of the girls there... and a few others from the Yeosum and Kinsilvi families." He walks over behind Libby and holds her by the shoulders.. they both watch awaiting a prognosis. He looks over to the rest of the group.. mostly looking to Norton and Merick (like many commoners, he feels most at ease with those most like himself) "Whenever you happen to head over there.. just be sure to make yourselves known... let em know who you are." Green - It will take a few minutes for you and anyone else to look over their injuries.
Enzi acts dismissive of his own interest in the estate at first... when Green mentions swearing fealty, he reflexively snorts "Heh well I don't know if sheeerrr... " He looks back a moment.. "She uh... my wife Libby should have enough place settings for us." He guides you a few steps toward where the tables are being set - by Libby and three hobbling young men (.. each boy with at least one turned foot and crutch), and states his thoughts "We've got no problem with having a lord... a good one anyway. I'm sure you Restov folks are a whole heap better than the Stag Lord's men." The small one who had run away before sits on the porch of the nearby farmhouse with dangling legs... just watching from under the brim of a down-turned cap.
"I came here as a boy with my mother. It was my grandfather's farm. Yes... there are two other farms. Yeosum used to be an impressive dairy farm... has a handful of cows left. Goodman Kinsilvi grows potatoes and soy... he's a tough one to trade with though. This was an area chartered to House Lurleton, but they've been gone for... nearly eight years now."
Green Sense motive: He seemed only very slightly guarded. You notice him speaking freely until his stammer regarding the Estate... he is choosing his words, and has something at stake.
Enzi seems to vaguely follow what Furiel is saying, then exclaims "Years since I've seen a gnome! Ha!" He turns to Ta'de-win, bows.. his mood only slightly dampens. "Another time. Most of my daughters and nieces have left... His men had executed orders to cripple my nephews and sons, and still expected tribute... The past. How I have longed for that to be known as the past." A matronly-dressed woman exits the nearest house... several other people begin to peer out doors, and from behind corners. "Lets have a nice meal for our new neighbors!"... Enzi yells back over his shoulder again while leading you through the fence gate, and to the trail which runs between the tilled plots to the farmhouses.
The man puts one soil covered hand over his mouth as Green speaks. He stutters into a yell over his shoulder "L-Li-Libby! Libby come! Forces from Restov have defeated the bandit lord!" He turns back to you "Oh bless you... bless the gods.. it has been a nightmare here... My name is Enzi Quillor. This farm has been in my family for several decades... please.. please. We have been collecting for His tribute... we have much to offer for a proper meal." |