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Post by Sithramir on Nov 21, 2014 21:26:13 GMT -6
Malik takes a closer look at his surroundings in general as well as the pieces mentioned on the board (perception 17)
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Post by Sithramir on Nov 21, 2014 21:35:33 GMT -6
Oloric attempts persuasion to get Lady Natalia to open up to him as the meeting proceeds. "What are your thoughts on what is going on Here dear Lady?" (Persuasion 14)
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Post by Sithramir on Nov 21, 2014 21:41:01 GMT -6
Malik (once he has surmised the area and artifacts) will ask "Who would have such sway to convince all the elderly females of separate tribes to attack? Do we not have a plan of retribution?"
It is clear that Malik is a man of action and not of words.
"Let us treat this as a game of chess. They have played their pawns but it is time to move our knight and gain an upper hand. The time for pitiful congratulations can wait for when people can feel safe in their beds again!"
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Post by Hraken on Nov 21, 2014 22:52:07 GMT -6
His eyes pass of the name of Jalissa Silverleaf's. What would they possibly want with a midwife? Just as the thought cross his mind, another immediately replaces it: Could they be trying to breed another half-dragon? Or worse yet, somehow rebirth Azor Khul himself?
OOC: Insight (nat 20+5) on Lord Jarmann with the limp (mostly only because of my hunter instinct) and if I can another general insight check (16) agains the general suspicious activity in the room
Also I don't know if you can offer insight on Hraken's personal thoughts about the midwife or not. Would that work as part of the game as an insight check? Basically, Im hoping Hraken get's a gut feeling about that specific idea, and whether it seems plausable to him or not. If that needs a roll, it was 19. Sorry if I took to many insight rolls.... Let me know if I shouldn't do it like that.
Watching High Lord Jarmann closely you note that sometime he loses the limp. You fought at the Tavern, Hall, Temple, and gatehouse and never saw the High Lord. Wordwise whispers to you,"When we left the stage to fight the High Lord did not follow. I'm not sure where his injury came last night. Maybe tripping when running away."
Hraken knows the Lady of Moon clerics can help with conception, pains of pregnancy, birth, and child care. They specialize in rituals on the creation of life. They are the flip side to the coin with the followers of Grithstane who deal with the coming of death and preparations for the underworld.
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 8:59:28 GMT -6
[Hey, cool! Does that mean I'm a cop now? Heh.] Izzy's probably not actually using his real name, what with his family problems back in the big city. When asked for his name by official types, he generally goes by "Issinio Lakewall", for future reference. S'no big deal. In other news, Izzy got a 21 total on his Insight roll to figure out the overall behind the scenes power structure of the council. So, there's two main power blocks, Jarmaan the elder, Orenna, and Isidoro vs. young Troyas, Kabiri, and Jarmaan the younger? Is either group in ascendancy? Are they coming together over this crisis, or are they using it as an opportunity to snipe at each other? Also, if he had to guess, which councilors would be most likely to be connected to the local thieves' guild? [Is there a local thieves' guild?] The Pin when worn will give you advantage in any transaction in Brindol with law abiding citizens. So when you buy or sell something or try to gather information it can help make people agree with you as a Champion of Brindol. It does not give you any official powers. Izzy knows that the council is elected by nobles, guild members, and land holders. There is a split between the old guard who remember a time before the elections when they just ruled with the king and the new guard of guild-masters and younger nobles. The old guard still holds sway but looking at the aged Lord Eshan Siranovic in his wheeled chair and the wrinkled stick in a gown known as Lady Natalia Isidoro you know that they will soon need to step down and the young will gain the advantage. Looking at the group the first member who strikes Izzy as his kind of Noble is Lord Sergio Wajit. He owns the local gentleman's club, brothels, taverns, and entertainment throughout the city. Sergio is in his 60s but still a dashing looking figure. It is said shaking of hands and a word from Sergio can increase a woman's chance of conception 3 fold. His conquest are legendary in the Elsir Vale. You can't figure out how this man of smooth moves and easy smiles is married to the pinch lipped, broad of beam, and sour Lady Hiliaric Wajit. She runs the local theater for Sergio and is everything opposite of him. She looks worn and weathered from night's activities but Izzy thinks she probably always looks worn and weathered. The younger Jarmaan is always a fixture at every bar and gaming house in Brindol. You have seen him swagger about with his own self importance and are not impressed in the least except of course when he buys a round for the house. |
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 9:15:12 GMT -6
Malik takes a closer look at his surroundings in general as well as the pieces mentioned on the board (perception 17) Malik notes the Lord Warden is trying to get a chance to speak and the High Lord is basically ignoring him. They don't seem to work well together. The High Lord is tall slow of speech but long of words, while the Lord Warden is a red faced man of loud voice who smiles and roars easily. Lord Warden Orenna is running his hand over his white haired comb over. A nervous tic he is displaying when annoyed. After the awards the High Lord then begins to outline the attack that happened. In between the long descriptions you find the Goblins used polymorph potion on the ogres to make them oxen and wore halfling clothing with flesh colored grease paint. They targeted the Tavern, Hall of Great Valor, the Moondust temple, Alchemy by Adronsius, and the Jairo residence. AFter gaining their prizes the ogres used polymorph potions again to fly away. A hobgoblin unit used the irrigation ditch to sneak in and burn the Orchard drawing the Golden Lion reserves away from the city. They only fought until the Captain was captured was taken then retreated. We did capture one hobgoblin named Morrik who is in the stockades now. |
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 9:20:03 GMT -6
Oloric attempts persuasion to get Lady Natalia to open up to him as the meeting proceeds. "What are your thoughts on what is going on Here dear Lady?" (Persuasion 14) The aged woman looks at Oloric and smiles,"Well aren't you an exotic one. If this was 20 winters ago my first thoughts would be to get you to a backroom. If this was 40 winters ago I would be young enough to do it." She pats his hand,"Your probably wanting my thoughts on the attack though. I saw desperate women giving up their lives. They don't do that for gold or glory. These are prideful young bucks fight for looking to make a name. Woman like that only fight that hard for one thing, family." |
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 9:52:45 GMT -6
Malik (once he has surmised the area and artifacts) will ask "Who would have such sway to convince all the elderly females of separate tribes to attack? Do we not have a plan of retribution?" It is clear that Malik is a man of action and not of words. "Let us treat this as a game of chess. They have played their pawns but it is time to move our knight and gain an upper hand. The time for pitiful congratulations can wait for when people can feel safe in their beds again!" As Malik speaks the droning from the High lord at least stops for a moment. The Lord Warden replies first. "We do need to move our Knights in this game, but first need to know the best move. We have goblins and hobgoblins who have disappeared into the night and the only one left to question is not speaking. We don't know where to move." Lord Troyas speaks,"We have the best tracker in the vale before us. Sir Malik you are correct that it is our turn to move pieces, but before we move the knight it is better to move your own pawns. We need to know where to attack and rescue the citizens of our city. I propose we use some of the budget set aside for goblin control to high fine trackers like the esteemed Hraken Goblinbane to track them to their holes. Then the Lions of Brindol with help arriving from Dennovar can crush these vermin." The Lord Warden speaks,"Yes, Hraken will you and your champions find these goblins for us?" The High Lord Jarmaan attempts to regain control,"This may be the path we choose but there are procedures before we arrive at that decision." Lady Natalia Isidoro breaks in with a barking laugh,"To hell with procedures every moment you drone on is one more step the goblins get away." She tosses a expensive pouch on the table that clangs heavily with coins,"I have 200 gold crowns that will find the hands of whatever party brings me information on the whereabouts of the lost citizens. I will double it if you bring any back alive." She stands and takes Oloric's arm,"Now I am to old to sit and listen to empty wind whistle." She begins to walk out of the hall. The Lord Warden looks again at the group,"Well this will save Troya from having me fill out the transfer of funds form. Well good sirs will you find these goblins?" Lord Gunter adds,"The citizens are of import but they also have our artifacts. I would add a few jewels to sweeten the pot if the lost items where returned as well." |
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 10:01:34 GMT -6
As she reaches the doorway she releases Oloric's arm,"With the events of the last night I doubt the Lord Warden has put his best efforts into the prisoner. I would think one just needs to find what would make Morrik talk. He must at least know where he came from. Good luck to you."
A noble in his fifties wearing the same color and crest as the lady. He takes her arm without her offering. "Thank you friend for helping my mother I will take her from here." As they continue to walk way Oloric can hear his harsh whisper,"You know you are not allowed to just take funds from the treasury. You just offered a tenth of our bank to this expedition. 400 coins will take many good season to regain. You can't just do that."
"Who is the Lady of Isidoro?"
"You are mother."
"Well then I guess I can."
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Post by Issarian Lockwood on Nov 22, 2014 13:47:21 GMT -6
Izzy leans over to Wordwise and says, "Hey, you wouldn't happen to have anything in your bag of tricks that might convince our new pet hobgoblin that we're his bestest pals and that he should maybe tell us everything we need know, maybe? You seem real convincing when you put your mind to it..."
[Interesting. Looks like there's some tension in the old guard. How're Lord Sergio Wajit and his wife reacting to this sudden acceleration?]
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Post by Hraken on Nov 22, 2014 14:42:09 GMT -6
"Procedures? If we wait to long, the trail will run cold," Hraken growls angrily at Jarmaan. "No, we must not waste time with 'procedures'."
"I would track them to their hole, coin or not. These goblin's are up to something sinister," his town softer as he looks toward Natalia.
Then, turning to Lord Warden he adds, "I would see this Morrik before we depart though. I might be able to get some information from him. I am after, more familiar with their own 'techniques' when it come to getting information."
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 14:43:48 GMT -6
Lord Sergio is smiling amused. Then he is distracted by the servant girl. His wife who sits at another table is looking more and more puckered.
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 14:44:11 GMT -6
Lord Sergio is smiling amused. Then he is distracted by the servant girl. His wife who sits at another table is looking more and more puckered.
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Post by Art Teach on Nov 22, 2014 14:44:59 GMT -6
Wordwise leans over,"I do an excellent good guard, bad guard."
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Post by Sithramir on Nov 22, 2014 15:29:10 GMT -6
Oloric smiles at Lady Natalia as she departs and bows to his son, his eyes never actually taken off of the bag of gold. "Quite interesting what some gold can accomplish. It can be quite motivating." The golden man walks next to the High Lord. "It seems this meeting has turned somewhat chaotic. I suggest you point us heroes to this Morrik fellow and we will see what he has to say ourselves. We need to scout and see where this threat is and how great it truly is. Perhaps the City can send scouts with a group of those able who can return with the information to help the city prepare once we have made contact? And I think the gold and jewels will be great recompose for our previous and future efforts to help thwart it and bring back the prisoners".
He turns to Hraken "Good Sir Panther. It seems your hunter skills are well known and I've personally seen your skill with blade and claw. Would you help lead an expedition to find and kill some more goblins? I'm sure we can get a location from the captive and your nose seems invaluable".
OOC: Persuasion roll was a 1. Bah
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