Horace Missepe IV's page

"Given the current circumstances my family is doing well, but we still grieve our losses." There is tear in his eye as he remembers his son. "My family is determined to rid this City of the bastards behind this corruption and foul play."

He pauses a bit. "As you know supplies are a bit scarce with the chaos brewing, but the families here are willing to pull to our resources for you benefits."

Is there any gear that you would like? The houses will sell you stuff, if they have it. As a reminder you all are already at level where the game ends, and given this is an older AP you are generally more powerful than the baddies. I'm would like to keep the game balanced without too much work on my end. :-)

You all are shown to some rooms to freshen up, rest if you want, and then eventually meet up with several nobles. Lords Tilernos, Grulios, and Oberigo are there and for the most part you can recall they make up three of the main noble families in the city. There are an assortment of lesser or beholden noble families gathered including the Missepe's.

"Well met, it's been too long Andrea and Orsin."I don't recall if the other know this noble or not, if you did meet him he would mention your name.

Well, it certainly was my pleasure to meet you and if I can be of further assistance don't hesitate to contact me. He smiles, "Lucrezia and Tweaker, I do look forward to having your assistance over the next few weeks."

He stands up and walks everyone through the house towards the front door. There is a carriage there to take you to your destinations.

"Tsk tsk tsk, that's a shame. I don't have any news about Mr. Stoutpour or his business affairs. You nipped the tip of the iceberg, thee are many additional groups running in the city...some council work, so wannabe council members. I can try to find more out about the situation."

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He agrees about the weapon for his son.

"Well that does make sense..that does make sense. Sort of hard making practices and performing when you are fighting criminals. just as well the city is better for your current endeavors."

Horace looks over at Orsin, "Do you have any auditions on the horizon?"

"I can not 'openly' aid your endeavors, even noble families can come under the watchful eye of the Rack, but I can do what I can to help you. Information, some resources, access to locations and whatnot. Your deed to raise the dottari showed true character. I understand that you recently took in a few orphans writes out a note and hands it to the Andrea give this to Gerald he will honor it, that should help pay for their care until my friends and I come up with a more permanent solution."

"Duncan...I can steer some business towards Gruum's shop that should alleviate some stress for your duties." He pauses and looks at John.

You are a man of few words but when you speak people listen, what can I do for you?

"Yes Tweaker, we have spellcaster to give your security measures the added pop, I'm looking for. I need you to be critical in your assessments. I've already lost one son, nearly a second. Tomorrow morning come here and you will be able to start your assessment."

Basically, this is steady employment during your down time.

He scribes out a note on a scroll of parchment and hands it over to Andra, "this should help you get into the 'Learned Hand Academy' which has some of the more interesting research archives."

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"As far as the council of Thieves they do exist, they control the darker underworld the organized crime of the city. Their power has rise and fallen over the years and membership is secretative. My business and the Grulios family have resisted some tribute suggestions hence the attacks on our families. They want more control fo the docs and the shipping, we resisted and we have been targeted. Unfortunatley, Who they are is the unknown."

"I sense some, if not all, may have a few questions, you are at liberty to ask. I will do my best to answer."

Looking at Tweaker sliding into the background. "My son mentioned you are knowledgable with locks and security, perhaps you can come by tomorrow morning and do a walk through of the property. There have been so many attacks on the family, we need to enhance our security. A fresh set of eyes will help."

"Please have a seat...brandy...whiskey." He pours out a drinks. He looks at Andrea, Gerald here is a business associate of mine, I've learned that this group took a personal loan out to help raise a fallen dottari, you have not ceased to amaze me."

He shakes his head slightly nearly in disbelief. "I've made arrangements with Gerald to take care of that obligation for you. It is the least that I could do for all the help you've given me."

"I'd like you all to join me in my office, if you would."

Duncan and John as you speak to the gentleman with rapier, you see several other come in closer to listen to the conversation. There is a lady who is introduced as Ailyn Ghontasavos, a friend visiting from Absalom. She doesn't say much but listens to everything being discussed.

Eventually, Horace stands in the front of the room and begins his speak,Family, friends and honored guests today brings joy to my troubled family. We all know, we've lost one son recently, we suspect the result of sadowbeast attack but that is in doubt now, Why, becuse there was a blantant attack and kidnap of my youngest son, Trent."

"I spared no expense in locating him but it was for naught...then Abadar himself blessed this family by bringing these heroes to us. He gestures widely to each member of the adventurers. "I thought that deed was amazing but I learned tonight that their desire to help this city has extended beyond the retrieving of nobles...in the last week alone they hunted down and killed the Goblin King..." Thunderous clapping and wooting."...they saved a group of children from the scary night." There is more clapping.

"This city needs people like this! We are better, we are safer, and perhaps we can take back the night." He leaves that last part hanging in the air.

"Welcome, welcome, welcome to our home! We are so pleased to have you here under our roof, to break bread and enjoy an excellent glass with us. Come on inside." The expression, and the demeanor, of the host is one of sincerity.

He quickly learns your names and introduces you to the various family members present. We thought a casual gathering with a few friends would be a fitting introduction for the group who risked their lives for the sake of others. We can not thank you enough of rescuing Trent.

The family leads you into a billard room that is plush and ornate but extremely personal with its decorations. You suspect that this particular billard room is reserved for esteemed guests.

Inside the room is small gathering of guests, who are engaged in small talk which ends when Lord Missepe IV enters the room with the honored guests. There is a spontaneous chorus of claps when you enter the room.

"Friends, I am honored to introduce you to the bold individuals who rescued my youngest son, Trent, and brought closure to the Grulios family, so they can grieve properly. To the group who singlehandedly brought justice down on the bandits know as, the Bastards of Erebus." When he mentions the Grulios family he nods to the beautiful elf that was standing next to Shinon. The crowd claps again.