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' He didn't get the colors off his face. This is gonna be great. I do hope the Clown makeup will start a new local legend. Ooo the Fearsome Feral Clown Demon! Valeria laughs as she watches K'Tak talk to and apparently shakes the other man's hand. She wonders if it is some sort of ploy, but if it's not then she'll just enjoy it. If it is a ploy Valeria will strike with her allies. She will also relate to the others what is being said.
"Ktak, You seem to have glitter and pink on your nose. Though I do appreciate the attempt it does not go with your regular fine-scale pattern." Valeria says as she looks over at Par. Infernal: Valeria says to the lad, a twinkle of something more than just respect in her eyes. It doesn't hold long as Valeria shifts back to the doorway and 'lazily' holds her Falchion, ready to jump on these folks should she need to. "Interesting accent. The verbiage and syntax were flawless aside from the native tinge to it. I must know who your teacher is so I can compliment them on such a feat, especially...Never mind that though, You do intrigue me Par, very much so"
"Like before I shall lead with my words. I must offer the rose, should they turn it aside, then I must use the thorn" Valeria says posing as if some dancer. It was a deadly grace, one that seemed to accent her strength and speed despite her age and slime figure.
Valeria will draw her FLachion, its twisted black metal contrast to her gleaming mithril mail etched with gilded roses and songbirds. As she stood she formed a relaxed stance that only seasoned fighters could see how deadly it was. With the right strikes, she could sever a head in one strike, or shave an arm or leg. It was something she learned long ago and refined through hard years of fighting.
Valeria looks at the hound and shakes her head. As she does she watches it and then speaks."I think the hound may have an issue with something above." As she does he then looks at the door and speaks in Infernal to the Canine. Infernal: "What is it boy what do you see? Is it something dangerous? Even for a Hellish Beast like you!"
Mid-Pig would be the Short ribs...I could go for some BBQ short ribs
" Yes the rear guard. I shall be honored to watch everyone's backs!" She says with a look of shock and then acceptance.
[b]"I don't know someone may like Bacon Ale?"[/b[ Val says as she contemplates the exact nature of the blood flavored ale. It would be weird, both were but then again she had heard of people putting cabbage in a jar with a bit of water and burying it. She also heard of Venomous snakes put in a jar of alcohol to get it to mayhaps cause hallucinations.
"Ugh these mugs smell like someone urinated in them sulfur! What were you all drinking" Val said with a cough as she seemed to look away form the bodies and inhaled more on the perfumed cloth she held.
" Smells like graduation day at Dracolov Academe' Puke, booze, sweat and a hint of drugs. No sulfur or sex smell though. Which is disappointing I was told places like this knew how to party" Val says pulling a perfumed kerchief to her nose. As she does she uses her other to poke at a few of the forms wandering if they still lived.
" It seems they didn't want to traverse the befouled mud. I do not blame them. As for us, does anyone have anyway to allow us to traverse the mud flats in some way.
Honestly I could traverse the Mud, but I have never been graceful. As well as I doubt even the best washer woman could get that filth clear of my clothes! So no, I will not pursue via foot! I refuse!
Its fine, I sometimes type things and lose some of my comedic inflections. As for the long RP, I am definitely for that. I flourish with a Shelynite Paladin in RP.
He also thought I am not concerned about the victims! How dare he!
Right I need more blunt to the point diplomacy, its the lizard folk way
"We are happy to help Commander. Granted it won't the quarry we were looking for the Lantern Man. I hear you and your guard are looking for him too." Valeria says as she then pauses and smiles. "I apologize I forgot to introduce myself, I am Lady Valeria, A member of the Society. We are here to help catch and stop the Hatchet Man. If you are willing we can aid in your investigation. Especially if you have any leads you think a highly trained adventuring crew like us can handle." Valeria reaches out to touch the Commanders arm and squeezes softly. "I know we don't look it but all of us are capable Pathfinders. We have skill sets that can prove valuable, we also do not have to abide by the codes and orders that your officers do, should we need to. If you want I can draw up a contract. Though it is up to you. Either way, we are going to look for the Hatchet Man. It's up to you whether we share information or not." Valeria finally laid it all out there as she looked into the commanders' eyes, her face smiling the smoky grin of assurance.
Val can definitely talk to the man if you wish. She is very diplomatic. And her looks would help here.
"I say first and foremost we go to the Korvosan Gaurd and give them the undead. From there we can ask about the killings. MOre as concerned Adventurers and what we can do to help. After that, I would suggest the Lamplighter." Val says as she dons her outfit, and this time her Plate mail. Its blue silver sheen and motif definitely show she was not poor. "We can also check up on other leads. Seems too many wolves stalking a fox, Let us be the badger and snatch the fox in its hole!" Val proclaims with fever as she secures her pouch under the lower part of her backpack followed by her Imp pommeled Flachion of wicked make. Lastly, she cupped her helmet under one arm as she let the dyed rainbow horse hair flow looking at the others. "I can do the talking with your aid. Remember we are here to find the artifact." Val says with a smile and flourishes her cloak to make its rainbow symbol shimmer.
" If you have room? I should be able to get up there?" Val says as she let's her arms grip and with a flex of strength pulls herself up. Her sword belt still on her hip despite her near nakedness.
Standing in just her underclothes, though her Falchion on is still in her hand. The short military cut hairstyle was apparent as was the lack of clothes. "Yes a watch would be good. I can take the last one. I will have to pray in the morning though. I do not wish to disturb anyone until dawn."
Once in the room Val will begin to remove her boots and outer gear. She looks at the others and just shrugs as she speaks."I for one am getting ready for bed. It was a stressful night and we have a lot of leads to follow. Any of you who wish to use magics or what not to aid in the discussions of tomorrow's leads, feel free to cast. I would suggest one of the other rooms." Val then continues in the room with a bed to strip further, having little care about the others seeing her. If anyone watches she shows her tan and scars, as well as a hint of a tattoo obscured by her under linens.
A rest seems the best course of action. I see a good opportunity and we have a variety of leads to follow. Also I really like the map idea. And we can contact other plane as well
Lady Val shivers looking at the dead. She frowns even more at the addicts. Nothing she can do for either. She could heal the effects but not the disease of the addicts. Lady Val shifts and cleans her glaive before using the ribbons to rewrap the blade and slide it back I to her bag of holding. After that she looks at the others. " We have any trails but only one rabbit. Which is the best trail to find the rabbit though? Thoughts? Val put out to the group in a question. Concensus was key then a decision.
Val strikes with a daylight flourish as if a dancer with a ribbon.
Val will move forward slowly and steady. If she gets close enough to strike she slash at the nearest Wight.
Val will noting the distance, pull from her bag a well made glaive and then smile as she shifts and readies for them to come in at her.
Val looks around and picks the spot where it was indicated. She looks for anywhere there and finds one of the homeless and smiles at them. She takes in a few of them each, studying them and smiling at each one. As she does she touches them and looks. "Hello my children can you answer me a few questions?" She asks with kindness. She smiles at each of them not afraid of whatever disease they carry or filth they had on them. She was compassionate among them. "About a person who rested with you all a few days ago?" She said earnestly hoping they would be warming up to her.
Lady Val stands looking at the two men in question. She scowls at them for a moment and then leans down to study their faces. As she does she squints and then stands back at full height. "What glorious beasts must men break before the truth is set free"Val quoted from one of the old ancient works of the Thassolians. Though it was in reference to breaking lesser men to their will it was what she must allude to. To call inwardly a performance and speech her mother and her tutor would love. She was needed now to interrogate two men. With the looks of it it was going to be dirty and she hated having to dip into her past, her lessons. Here though it seemed she would need to. May the Eternal Rose forgive her, in fact, she would note that if it would have to be done she would probably stop herself, but others in the group just might actually do it. " Now boys, you two seem like the type who knows a good thing when you hear it yes? I mean you did both in away turn to form your task after an offer of peace was issued. Which I commend you. Though running with such skilled trackers and ner-do-wells is not something I would recommend" Smiled Val gesturing to the man who seemed to be barely holding onto his life. "I can assuage your wounds, but unfortunately, neither of you has given the group any useful information. Which is very very unfortunate for the two of you. You see I wasn't always the voice of peace. No, quite far from it. I once played with Imps as a toddler and forced lesser children to kneel and grovel before me. My scholarly arts tutor was a Contract Devil. I commanded the rights to bring for Devils from the Hells to do my bidding should I utter a word!" Val let the words flow from her mouth. All true, and though she did not relish those moments now, she made her words and demeanor push truth. "I will say though I do not have the resources to conjure a fiend, I was trained by one. I know a variety of nasty and relatively efficient means of getting the information My group requires. Add that to my extensive years I am sure I can think of something creative. Like simple honey. A delectable treat, sweet amber gold. Mead is made from it, you can use it to heal wounds, it also never truly goes bad. I mean what could I possibly do with honey." Val paused as she seemed to be playing up the simple day-to-day feel the words and meanings had. Her undertone grew to equate to the men that they should pay attention fully to her words. " Oh, can you not guess what makes Honey so dangerous. Why its sweetness of course! We will gather some up, alongside say some ants? Maybe wasps, or better yet Rats. I will slather a part of your body with the honey, let's say your bare feet first, then let them swarm over it, teeth-gnashing, biting, and stinging, seeking to get the sweet satisfying honey. If that doesn't work I will expand, putting honey higher and higher letting them pick at you as I wait for the answers to grow. Would you risk your manhood for something trivial as the truth? Maybe your belly? Your Hands? Your Face? Tell me is the secrets you keep close to your chest worth such agony? It is ultimately your choice though, The HOney or the Truth?" This Is how Val ended it. Her finger absently stroked the Thrune signet ring she kept.
When I get off work I'll do some rolls and so.e intimidating
I'm the Intimidating one now well now I guess I should give it a try
Val jumps at the profanity and then blushes a bit. You are not his mother, he is a man who has seen some things. You are back in the field. Many love the more colorful languages "I doubt they do. They seem smart men who will want to keep their hides"Val states as she continues to walk and as she does lets her thumb run over the little imp face on her pommel.
I am for tying them up for the watch. If anyone wants the other option Val will have to look the other way or not know of it
It's okay Muziel I'm not much of an intimidator, I am more of the Honey tongued face
" I can do exactly as she says. A pity you did not take my offer. If you had then you wouldn't be in such a horrible state" She says with a smile. Looking at Artemisa she speaks softly."I have apell that forces the truth."
" Well thank you for the hospitality and especially the tea, it was wonderful." Val finished her letter and sealed it with her personal seal. It was Signed to be opened by Master Abner Thistlerock Major Domo of the Autumn Palace of High Lady Thrule "You ladies take care to only use that if absolutely necessary. It's to an old, old friend" She smiles as she then holds each of the ladies' hands before she kissed each before she turned and left. Outside with the others, she nods."That seems a great idea, we should allow you to work over the crime scene. Maybe your magics can find out something the others haven't"
"Seems the man had poor luck. A tragedy to be sure. I am sorry to have it be attached to you. Both of you seem wonderful and capable women. Especially knowing you two respect and honor your contracts and house rules. An admirable thing" Val smiled as she worked through things eternally. Two divining Prostitutes. Both Sorcerers and fondness for Cheliax and if I wasn't mistaken the symbology is clearly a Lord of the Nine they coveted. Not Asmodeus, but one of the others. Which was interesting.
"I have gone by many names in my long life, more to the point I am known as Lady Valeria, but mostly Val. I have spent most of my time here in Varisia as Muscle and deliver into ruins. Raised a family and supported the arts and spread love." Val says sipping tea. Valeria looked to Par and smiled. " As for letters, well" Valeria smiles."I still have those I know of in lands far from here. SOme mayhaps Par has met and been sent away. Though I am not sure." Seems I still have a bit of that mysterious air. Thankfully, by the Everblooming Heart, those early years in Cheliaxan courts, amongst the ever scheming houses she knew how to keep intrigue alive, combine that with her charm and years of study have made her skills still sharp "Though I doubt my past is of any great interest, I grew up in an affluent house, learned the blade, learned the basic knowledge with the best tutors and even more boring things. Just know I left to see the world and found well, found my way into motherhood. One of the best adventurers I have ever known." Val told those in attendance as she held her Teacup out for more tea. Wondering if any in attendance would pour her another.
"I do have varied, if you need a few official seals I have a couple of those as well. I am a clerk and can draft a contract should you need it. T'was a required class in the schools of my youth. Why my mother and father made sure to instruct me on the various ins and outs of legalities. Combine that with a Tutor named Vorixxadrilgar, a horrible fellow who smelt of sulfur, but was ever a dutiful and shrewd teacher." The Paladin paused and giggled."He though had a weakness for sweets. To think a devil had a sweet tooth is something interesting." She looked up as she pulled from a small niche between her backpack and back a belt pouch and began to rifle through the contents. She pulled out some paper, sealing wax, some ink a pen, and a variety of decently kept writing utensils. After a moment she then pulls the sack closed and slipped it back into the area between her haversack and her back. "Do you need a signet to press after words?" Val asked taking up her tea cup and then sips enjoying it throughoughly. "Yes, apologies, The Rose, always the Rose" She smiled sipping even more tea and then frowns at her gear now splayed out on the table before her. "My eagerness distracts, My Daughter is right, Probably why I forgot to notice my last lover begin too focused in Rune Magic, and well took a knife to the ribs for it. To think she would do such a thing in bed!"She sighed as her hand moved to form the tea to the imp face on the pommel of her face. a cruel reminder of her past.
" Mistress and Madame, do you have tea? I would live to discuss things and enjoy the company. You two seem beautiful women. Ones I bet know many a ways to entertain someone with enough coin." Val says as she reaches back and grabs from the pouch that hung just behind her backpack, to pull forth a smaller purse. " I will pay handsomely for the simple service, say 100 gold coins for tea and conversation?" Val said gesturing for them to find a place to Sir and talk. " Besides should they need are help they will call. I say let them poke and prod, here we can talk and entertain. Why I may even sing a lark or two. Though no were near as good as My daughter" " Sorry, I was doting, if not Tea I have coffee. Up to you ladies though it is your establishment" Val says warm and calm ever bit a woman in command of herself and the situation.
For those of us in the brothel, we should have tea and let the others ferret out the information.
Or disregard it as It timed out for me to do it
Apologies I can delete
" I assume by the lack of combat that combat isn't going on. Now let's be civilized and meet. I do prefer tea to violence" Inepira days as she seems to shift from a ready stance to a relaxed stance. " Though if you don't want to talk I assume my companions will give you a good fight. So how about we have some tea instead and talk" Valeria states letting her companions know should they decided not to take time to talk that she forfeits peace.
I may multiclass into a bard after level 10 or a Skald!
Seeing the whirlwind of motion Val grips her Falchion and sighs."Seems others are eager to do harm. That just won't do." with as loud a voice as she can muster she asserts herself."To whoever seeks to harm, I beseech you to instead turn back from winch you came or lay down arms. The prospects of having to face those assembled here, will not go in your favor. So instead of bloodshed, I offer peace. Let it be known that it is not me, nor my companions who did not offer you a chance for something greater, a chance to live! So what will it be? A chance to live another day or the cruel fate of death?" Val said regally. It was her oath.
In battle you are the Rose, offer the sweet blossom if they should accept then there is hope that they may yet live to love and laugh, should they not, then weld the thorn. Fight for love, even the one who rejected it. In victory never pity them, for they chose their fate, instead pray for them. May they know peace in the afterlife, they did not have in life. At least that was one of many interpretations of The Eternal Roses' knightly edicts. After that she slowly draws the wicked Falchion. A dark blade with nicks and cuts that made it have character. Its hilt and pommel clearly devilish in origins, but the wrap was clearly colorful. It was a strange contrast to the person who welded it.
" Wonderful" Val says as she looks to the women and smiles." Not the horrid business of The Lantern Man, but that we found the right place!" a warm and welcoming smile beamed across her face. " I am intrigued about your abilities and services, though maybe not as well versed in the arcane as I should be I am more of an appreciation of fine art and well. Though the Arcane can work wonders nothing is as wonderful as the works of ones own hand or voice. With hands a finger or fingers ran across rhe page, connecting to the subject with the skill and passion. A reason to give a piece of yourself to it. To show others the very beauty to be given to those who looked on. Such a wonderful gift." The paladin said in a husky but playful tone.
" Now what is the price, and are you willing and able to negotiate?" Valeria says hoping the women would acquiesce.
Valeria steps in and looks about her eyes and chin up as she slowly drops her gaze to look upon the door. She wraps her knuckle onto the door and speaks. " Hello is there anyone within. I was wondering about your services, I have been told a lot about them and have money to spend should they suffice?" Valeria says with a stern but firm voice. Mostly trying to imitate the intensity of her mother.
---- At the Alchemist Lab of Master Refrum Val will bow and then step into the alchemist and give him a kiss on the cheek."Thank you for the escort Master Refrum. Until we meet again, Let the Eternal Rose Protect you and keep you." After that, she will head to the Pythoness. The high-born woman began to assert her posture. She would stand straight and sway her hips in the bearing a woman born in the world of Cheliaxian nobility could muster. Imperia, yes Imperia, came forward again. The bearing the stature and bearing that could make a lesser noble shudder. As she held herself to this form she began to walk through the various things she had learned in her many years. First and foremost would be the general talking to the ladies of the Pythoness, as well as any locals that could have seen anything. From there they could extrapolate the most likely direction this killer and his artifact went.
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