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"The spirit of the last victim. We'll have to pass word for someone to lay these hauntings to rest." Garin sighs. "And I agree that it is unlikely that the beast could have done this one." "There's little else to do unless we want to check the houses of the other victims or scrounge for any supplies in the stores. Personally, I think we should do so while we're here."
Garin does as told and moves forward to slash the creature.
Garin stays in the sunlight, wielding his non-magical weapon hesitantly. "I don't think my weapon can harm it!"
Garin readies his halberd to strike at the creature should it come closer.
Garin follows Shel and crouches down to note the names of the children in the graveyard. If they returned as ghosts....
Garin heads for the church. If there were records kept, that would be the best place to find them. And if there was an undead presence, then it would be best to start there anyway.
"We'll take our leave then, ladies," Garin says. "We'll be around the area for a while longer to investigate and will return to the city afterwards. If you're heading there soon, you may accompany us if you wish it." Garin nods respectfully and goes into the abandoned town to look at what the sisters meant by 'haunted'. If there were ghosts, they could prove helpful and they might help lay them to rest.
"Return as ghosts?" Garin mutters to himself. He'd attended the classes on fighting the undead, but he truthfully was much more interested in combat and engineering. "Is that usual in a case like this? "In any case, how were the children killed? What did their injuries look like? And where did the children frequent, such that they kept disappearing even when they presumably were kept an eye on? And where in the swamp did the Beast escape to?"
"That will also allow us to investigate points of interest," Garin adds. "We would still need to look over everything, but it would help if we knew what to watch for. And we can always ask them again when we leave. Perhaps even if they would like to accompany us to the city now instead of going, presumably on their own, later."
Garin checks the saddlebags one last time before mounting his horse, nodding to the others. "We should head to the third crime scene. We can interview the witnesses afterwards with the information we gathered."
"I'm fine with proceeding or camping, though do note our time is limited. I would suggest camping here if we are to make the most of it, despite the dangers, but heading back is equally valid. If we aren't returning to the Sanctuary, assuming we've found everything we could, then tomorrow we have the option of proceeding to ask the Sanctuary's survivor Karl near the city before heading to Herstag or heading to Herstag directly. We may also confirm the location of the three sisters testifying for the Herstag portion while in the city."
"I put a strike against the idea of camping in this place. It may be haunted and our sleep would not be restful. We may continue our investigations here in the daylight tomorrow and then continue to our third objective."
Garin follows after Shel, acting as her bodyguard. His hands relaxed on his halberd but ready to strike.
Garin moves to the front of the hole once Shel is safe and guards it, striking at any approaching ghouls.
Garin yanks the rope, fighting through the sickness to get Shel out of danger.
Garin, at the edge of the hole, immediately feels nausea in his stomach.
"Can't I pull you up?" Garin says, still holding the rope lowering Shel down.
"We can most possibly find a linguist in the city as well to aid in deciphering the text," Garin adds. He then aids in tying a rope around Shel before lowering her down. "Be careful."
"I'm not tired yet. We can venture down the shaft and rest later. I'll follow what you all think is best, however."
Garin takes the opportunity to strike the beast when it attempts to flee.
Afterwards, Garin takes the opportunity to relax and wind down from the battle. He could take his time and search the area thoroughly, but he leaves that for more astute folk.
Garin grimaces from his wound but steps around the beast to corner it, making sure the creature has no avenues of escape before slashing at it again.
Garin unstraps his halberd and holds it ready with both hands. "Beast! Are you the one they spoke of? Your head shall be our evidence!"
Garin then closes in, swinging his halberd.
Garin steps off the boat and acts as a guard next to the ladies.
"I'll accompany you ladies," Garin says and steps into the boat with them.
"Is it possible for someone to guide us to the place? We'd like to investigate for ourselves."
Garin speaks up, having been silent during the interrogation of the beast. "I agree with Miss Shel's suggestion. That approach makes the most sense to me."
"What is their distance of Morast from here? We may have to leave that last and approach the sisters and the blind man first." Garin ponders on which witness to approach. They were both for the prosecution, however, but information would always be useful. "The distance of Hergstag and Karb Isle as well, if those are feasible. Additionally, we will be meeting the Beast after here. Is there anything you can say about his demeanor? We're hoping we can convince him to provide character witnesses on his behalf. And if not that, then at least anything that might be useful."
Garin bows respectfully to the judge before heading out with the others, but not before asking one more question. "Would you have any local smithies to recommend? I'd like to have some upkeep and work done on my lance when we have the time."
"Tales of the beast's kindness? I do not believe we have anything pressing to address and have already fulfilled what the professor had asked of us, so I am willing to give my aid in this matter." Hearing the others discuss, Garin gives his own opinion on the Beast's capture. "I agree it is strange and definitely something to look into. From what I can discern, the beast is intelligent. Can it speak? And does it have a name? I think it is best we meet it in person. We have clues but no solid leads. Perhaps the beast can shed some light for us, if it is willing. Surely the accused can offer some proof for his innocence, or at least help us find said proof."
"Our thanks, Professor. You've been greatly open to us and I hope the statue is found soon." Turning to the others, Garin says, "And we can ask about the Beast when we speak to the Judge, considering she is who we will be going to next. After we investigate the scene, of course, if you still wish it."
Internet connection unstable at the moment so I can't post much. I'll be along for the ride, however.
"Of course. Business before pleasure, eh? Let's deliver the books to the university first before going to the judge. Mister Sokesh, will you be accompanying us or going off on your own?"
"Then it is a pleasure to have you, Mister Sokesh."
"Greetings, Sir Tibor," Garin says, satisfied that the man was not an undead abomination. "Would you like to accompany us to a nearby camp? We can discuss things in a safer place, unless you have a method of hunting the spider in the ethereal plane."
More knowledge skills that don't cover what we have maybe. Planes and History in particular, both of which fortunately fit your theme.
"Are you alright, Miss Lorrimor?" Garin asks, not yet sheathing his weapons, unsure if the danger has passed.
Finally finding the missing girl's body, Garin gently suggests that they bring it back for her family to bury.
Sensing weakness, Garin spurs his mount to attack, already striking with his halberd, balancing the lance on his other hand.
Greetings, Tibor, and welcome to the game!
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