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#1 shatteredtower Jun 18, 2003 15:49:34	City Guard Chapterhouse A large, imposing stone building built into the walls of the palace. Men and women wearing the uniforms of the City Guard patrol the streets nearby, and several more stand at the open double-door that leads inside. This is the chapterhouse of the order of the City Guard, a disciplined, organized force dedicated to keeping the peace in our fair city. This heavily fortified building houses the barracks and command center of the order, with cells below for detaining criminals. Those wishing to apply to join the City Guard should do so at the inquiry desk - one of the staff will be happy to help you. Any questions about the guard should be directed to the same place. Rank and Advancement Policies: The Ranks are determined by the color of the trim on a Guard's black cloak. The Ranks and color trim: Enlisted: Private - White Corporal - Brown Sergeant - Green Inspector - Green with Red Officers: Lieutenant - Red Captain - Silver Captain-General - Gold To achieve the rank of corporal a private needs to serve a set amount of time and be able to read and write. Sargeant requires a longer, untarnished service record. Officers are promoted from the enlisted ranks or by noble decree from one of the Lords, as long as they meet the qualifications: Literacy, Competent to ride a horse in combat, and either Knowledge of heraldry or some form of higher education from the scholars guild. Advancement from there on is based on time in with good standing. Benefits: All members of the guard will be issued a club or staff, small shield, guard cloak and tunic, and leather armor, as well as free room and board within the guard barracks. Footmen will also be issued either a short or long sword, while a light crossbow is given the crossbowmen. (This is the first Chapterhouse thread to appear on this board. For the previous thread, check here.)
#2 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:17:29	[from elsewhere] Bedne, Brodda, and Shad creep to the guardhouse just in time to see the night watch leave for their posts. A few of the off duty guards are out chatting with one-another, and engaging others in thier conversations. Shad: Perfect timing. I'd say we have 10 minutes tops, though, unless you can go in and distract them somehow. Ten might be enough, but I've got to pick the lock on the window and the safe. That could take more time than we want.
#3 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:30:35	*Brodda studies the chatty guards* *She turns to the boys and grins* "A distrrraction, eh?" *She chuckles and pulls her recorder from her belt loop, puts it to her lips, and begins to play a soft, lulling tune, then strolls towards the guards, looking to all the world like she's just passing by as she plays her song.* [Bardic Music: Fascinate +8] *She slows a bit as she approaches the guards, pausing, her eyes twinkling in a playful manner as she attempts to bring the guards' attention under her control.*
#4 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:35:20	The guards, already in a jovial mood, fall prey easily to Brodda's music while Shad sneaks to the side of the building and Bedne slinks off into the shadows. Several minutes go by with no news from Shad.
#5 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:38:16	*Brodda, intent on her music, isn't aware of the passing time. She is a bard, after all, and music and stories are in her soul. As she plays, she dances with the guards, her eyes flirting with them.*
#6 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:49:22	Brodda's music is exceptional tonight, and the night itself doesn't hurt. It's been warmer today than most days of late, and so tonight's air represents a pleasant change. All of this might account for the fact that despite having to play for nearly 25 minutes at a stretch while stringently maintaining her concentration, Brodda has spare energy to feel quite proud of her efforts, even while still playing the flute. She sees Shad slip into the shadows and begins to wind her playing down. The guard has surrounded her and most guardsmen are standing or even sitting, listening intently to her music. A few of them flirt back, although they are obviously embarrassed about doing so.
#7 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 16:57:08	*Noting that her job here is finished, she inwardly sighs sadly, as this has been the most fun she's had in a while. She begins to bring the music to a close, slowing down the tempo and the dancing. When it reaches the appropriate rythm, she curtsies low and nods her head in thanks and, forging her way through the ring of men, heads on down the street, still playing.* .oO(That went as well as Ah coould have hoped!) :D *When she judges that she has made sufficient distance between her position and the guards, she brings the volume down slowly to silence, then circles around, careful to avoid any wandering guards, and meets again with Shad and Bedne, grinning.* *Whispering* "How did it go, lad?"
#8 zombiegleemax Jun 19, 2003 17:02:18	Got it! What now? I locked the safe. Hopefully they won't notice for a few days. He shows her the cup. It is just as she saw it before: expensive looking and smelling of licorice.
#9 zombiegleemax Jun 22, 2003 20:19:18	*Brodda and the brothers enter the chapterhouse with prisoner in tow. By now, Brodda is familiar with this particular clerk, who looks at her questioningly seeing the troupe with her. Brodda approaches the desk and smiles.* "Good morrnin' to yeh! Ah've got a prresent ferr yeh!" *She grins and pushes Mercer to the desk.* "See this man? He's a murrderrerr and extorrtionist. Doctorr Frries Chandl frrom the Lawyerr's Guild will see teh filing charrges against him." *The clerk sits and looks from Mercer to Brodda. Brodda frowns.* "Well, arren'tcha gooin' teh call soomeone teh lock him up?" *The clerk looks at Mercer again. Closely. Then at Brodda.* "He doesn't look well. What did you do to him?" *Brodda pouts* "What do yeh mean 'what did Ah do teh him'? What makes yeh think Ah did anythin' teh him?" *The clerk looks at her.* "Well, Ah woon't say exactly what happened unless meh lawyerr tells meh to. But Ah will tell yeh that he et soome Itchy-Leaf." *The clerk raises his brows.* "Itchy-Leaf? He ate it?" "Yeah, a cooupl'a hourrs ago. He's been a bit unhappy." "I can imagine." *The clerk rings a bell on the desk and soon Mercer is hauled away after being released from Bedne's chain. Brodda and the brothers head for the door and almost reach it when Brodda calls back...* "By the way, meh frriend herre killed a werrewolf outside'eh toown last night, but, sadly, not beforre Merrcerr was injurred by it." *She doesn't see the blank stare, then the shuffle of activity as the clerk scrambles to get a messenger to the Temple.* [to Elsewhere]
#10 zombiegleemax Aug 01, 2003 18:04:41	Kelly prepares to leave the Chapterhouse, putting on her chainmail, sliding her throwing axes into her belt, and grabbing her staff. On the way out, she nods to the sergeant in front, and heads out on patrol.
#11 zombiegleemax Aug 03, 2003 11:20:53	(Earlier today, around noonish) Kelly returns to the Chapterhouse from her latenight/morning patrol, and goes to bed for a few hours, to get some sleep before her next patrol. (Now.) When Kelly wakes up, she performs some stretches, and goes out into the nearly-empty practice field (since it is nighttime), and practices with her staff. She decides to bypass her normal axe-throwing practice, as she doesn't want to make too much noise. For nearly a full half-hour, there's little sound in the practice field but the slight whistling of her staff, as she goes through her practice routines, staff whirling, in constant motion. Finally, panting and sweaty, she stops her practicing. She grabs a quick bite to eat in the mess hall, left out for those who have night duty, then puts on her chain shirt, grabs her axes and cloak, and heads out of the Chapterhouse to patrol.
#12 zombiegleemax Aug 05, 2003 22:00:16	Kelly reenters the Chapterhouse, and immediately heads out to the practice field. Ignoring the others located there, she heads to one side of the field. She removes her chain shirt, and drops it and her cloak onto the ground, before taking up her staff and moving to an unoccupied area to begin practicing furiously with her staff. Kelly tries to ignore her thoughts as she pours all her energy into the practice routines of her fighting style, feinting and spinning, stabbing, spear-like, or twisting her staff rapidly around to smash imaginary opponent's limbs and bones.
#13 zombiegleemax Aug 25, 2003 19:40:57	"Yes, please come in... "Hello, yes, just please put it over there. I'm - eh?" "The Guild, you say? So there's been word from Mister Hal-" "No? Then wh-" "Yes, I certainly do remember. That was... quite the event. Yes, I-" "Oh." "Oh, my." "...Will you... please excuse me? I think I should go pay someone an overdue visit." "Yes, that will be fine, thank you. Oh, and here..." "And a good night to you as well."
#14 hermy_the_hero_dup Aug 31, 2003 3:57:01	*Hermy approaches the desk clerk and waves a sheet of paper in front of him.* "Ise gots a letter here from Lord Malletfur fer the guy in charge." "It's very important he gets it soon." "Where is he?" *The clerk looks at Hermy and is about to shoo him away when he notices the seal of a lord of the city on the sheet.* *He bites his comments short and points to a bench.* "Wait there. Captain Hunter will be available shortly. I'll let him know you are here." *Hermy nods.* "Ok. An ifen you see that Goodrag guy tell him to start packing." "Suggest clean socks. Theys always nice to haves." * Hermy takes a seat long enough for the desk clerk to send a message to his superiors.* *And then Hermy begins pacing. And trying to make small talk.* "Does you got a lot o'prisioners today?" "I'm going out to the desert to gets a mummy sose that Nashae cin saves her mother from becoming a zombie, and to gets enough moneys to bring my wifes back to lifes. Are you doing anything fun this week?..." "...So, hows them uniforms feel? Are they itchy? I'm gunna become Lord Malletfurs personal bodyguard hero type guy. An I suspect I'll get a real nifty uniform. And I doubts i'd make to good of an impression on no diplomats Ise sent to diplomize ifen Ise always sctatchin myself...." "... anyways, Minto was telling me that there was more then seven of them, and at first I didn'ts believes him, but then I started counting and what do you think I founds out?..." ".... Well, my friend Area aint seeing no one. But I think thats cause she don't likes men. Not that I blames her. I think girls are prettier too. Well maybe except for Gamis. He's a very pretty man.... Why is you lookin' at me like that?... Ise married. To a girl." *Hermy keepswaiting patiently.*
#15 zombiegleemax Sep 01, 2003 6:13:30	A document is tossed onto the lieutenant's desk. He looks up at the captain, then reads it. And reads it again. And again - very carefully. Stunned, his mind struggles to comprehend, .oO(Why are you causing trouble for Sir Hermy Woodhome? Sir Hermy Woodhome has powerful friends...) "Does this mean what I think it does, sir?" he asks. "Yes, it does," the captain replies. "I'd pack quickly, if I was you." "I still need to find someone to handle the animals. I'm not qualified." "I know. I've seen you with horses." "Har har, sir. May the desert be less dry than your sense of humour." "You're going into the western desert? I hope you're bringing a decent guide as well, then. Finding water isn't going to be easy." "I'm sure they've thought this through." Captain Hunter arches an eyebrow. "Well, sir, it's not like the halfling knight is in charge. Other members of that guild are going along. They tend to be more level-headed." "And yet they've got him as a member." "Mr. Haldar seemed to believe halflings were lucky. If half the stories I've heard about this one are right, he may have had a point." The captain shrugs. "Well, sir, it looks like I shall have to pack. Shouldn't take long. I mean, I'm nearly ready to go right now, as it is." Hunter shakes his head. "You can't wear the uniform," he says. "Besides, you'll want more appropriate travelling clothes anyway. You'll need something you won't bake in, and something to keep the sun off of your head. You'll also want to pack an extra blanket or two - it gets cold out there at night. Since you're going on Lord Malifaeyr's orders, there shouldn't be any trouble letting you use the armor and the weapons issued to you, and you can draw a pack and waterskin from stores. Anything else, though, comes from your funds - or theirs." Gerug nods. "Very good, sir. Thank you. I'll start at once. Excuse me." The dwarf weaves his way out of the room, past the waiting halfling. "I shall be back shortly," he says over his shoulder, "-just a few last minute matters to attend to." Last minutes run to three hours before he returns, carrying several layers of fabric, followed by a thin, but stil healthy, man who looks to be in his early fifties. "Sir Hermy Woodhome, meet Farquar. He'll be...ahem... 'assisting' me-" Gerug looks sheepishly at the man, who lets the comment pass, "- in caring for the animals." Farquar bows to the halfling, the hood on his pale yellow robe flipping up over his head. He absentmindedly knocks it away as he straightens up. "It will be an honor to serve you, milord," he says gravely. "Wonderful," says Gerug with a grin. "Now, if you'll both excuse me, I shall get ready. I won't be long." Less than fifteen minutes later, the dwarf returns, wearing his armor and a hooded, tan cloak. His head is covered in a loosely (and inexpertly) tied kerchief. His belt holds two pouches, his waterskin, and a sheathed sword. Gerug struggles a bit to get his pack secured, then smiles. "All set! No, wait, there's one more item..." He bounds up the stairs, then returns with his staff. "Now I am ready to go," he declares, and lets the halfling guide the way to their next destination. Farquar grunts, then follows.
#16 hermy_the_hero_dup Sep 02, 2003 2:05:02	"Well I'll takes you guys to the Silver Sword and finds you bunks fer the night. I suspects we'll be leaving as soon as possible." "An if we aint, it'll gives you a chance to gets too know the animals better." "I finds it helps when yopu know the animals names." "Oh, an what they likes to eat." *Hermy leads them out of the chapterhouse to the SSAG.*
#17 zombiegleemax Sep 02, 2003 11:58:38	At dawn, Gerug rises, washes himself, and grabs a light meal of corned beef and cabbage. .oO(Yes, best have my fill of the good life while I have the chance! Such refinement will not come my way again soon. Ahh.... :D) Finishing up, he then reviews his gear, and is satisfied that his pack will withstand this trip. The dwarf still has a bit of trouble with the headdress. .oO(Well, leave it for now... good to get the practice in before we hit the desert anyway, I'm sure. And it's still a headcovering, even if it doesn't look right.) As he takes up his arms once more, he looks at the shield he was issued. He ponders. .oO(Hmm... no, it will only weigh me down. Besides, I'd rather use the staff. Oh, well!) Off he goes then, first to acquire Farquar, and thence to the Guild which so desperately needs his services. .oO(Just doin' my job, ma'am. Heh heh. :D)
#18 zombiegleemax Nov 03, 2003 5:09:18	Gerug returns to his quarters, and to his first decent bath in days. "Ah... water... plentiful water..." Donning a clean shirt and cape, he returns to his post, reviewing recent events with Captain Hunter. Key among the things he learns is of concerns at the palace. "If you think the extra patrols could be necessary, sir, I'll see what I can do about a roster. It would allow them to concentrate on retraining." "No, sir, I appreciate that. They can take care of that duty, but a second set of eyes won't hurt while they learn the ropes -- if we keep a low profile and keep them from taking the assistance for granted." "I'll have to think about it, sir. Thank you." "Just a few things, Captain. I need to visit the Hightower today. I'll review the grounds first, however." Saluting quickly, he weaves out.
#19 zombiegleemax Nov 16, 2003 10:26:05	Volos walks up to the Guardhouse clerk, a bag hidden under his cloak. "I'd like to speak with Lt. Gerug, please." Soon after, a very confused Volos is confronted by an adamant dwarf. "But, are you sure? This is a not-inconsiderable sum... Very well then, sir, if you insist. Yes, I quite understand. Good day to you, sir." And Volos, mystified, returns to the guildhouse, bag still hidden in his cloak.
#20 darkar_shadowood_dup Nov 30, 2003 19:42:59	It takes a little while before Captain Hunter is done with his current business. When Darkar enters the pair have a brief conversation. Darkar wonders if there are any members of the guards that the Captain considers worthy for the Jackals noting that it has happened in the past. Sadly Captain Hunter says there are none among them right now that would meet the standards that the Jackals require. Thanking for the Captain for his time Darkar departs heading back to the Jackal compound.
#21 zombiegleemax Jan 06, 2004 11:14:50	OoC: We're rewinding a few weeks for this post. Gerug ambles to the Captain's door in the early hours, knocking softly, entering when he is bid to do so. After a few pleasantries, and a discussion of business, the dwarf gets to the matter that brings him here. "Sir, I am afraid I will require a leave of absence for a month, perhaps two." "It's a matter of paying a debt, sir." "No, sir, it's nothing like that. It relates to the favour performed for Sir Woodhome. There was an item that needed to be returned from the desert quickly, and the price for the passage was my service for a month." "Very, sir. I have never crossed ground so quickly in all my life, and may I never have need to do so again." "No, nothing like that. There was a... I don't know what she was, sir, but the lady had the body of a great cat, and the face of a woman. And wings. Very gracious, and very helpful she was, I thought, though there would be some disagreement on that point." "Yes, sir, it is a high price, but there was a pressing need, and... I didn't have anything else to offer." "Yes, sir, I understand." "Eh? But-" "No, I see." "I- well, the debt must still be paid, sir." "No, sir, I haven't forgotten my duty here. I just thought it was--" "Yes, sir. That is what I mean." "I see. Yes, sir, I understand. If it must come to that, then I shall accept whatever the Captain General decides when I return. Nevertheless, I still must go." "I know, sir. I am sorry for disappointing you." "I'll do what I can." "Oh, you needn't worry on that score, sir. I've endured worse." :D "And to you as well. Take care of yourself, Captain Hunter. I shall return to you when my other obligation is paid." With a salute, he steps from the room, bringing most of his effect to the quartermaster, waiting until the man has inspected the sword and armor before returning to pack his few belongings. Staff in hand, Gerug leaves the chapterhouse and, in short order, the safety of the city.
#22 zombiegleemax Feb 03, 2004 1:17:56	A tall man enters the chapter house, dressed in very worn clothing, carrying with him a long sword at his waist, a larger sword on his back, and a pair of daggers on his thigh. As he pulsl his hood back it can be seen that he wears a mask that covers the left half of his face. He bears a beaten up wooden sheild on his back over his pack. He heads to the desk clerk. and as bluntly as possible. 'Hello I am looking for some work, and was directed here. My name is Brand and I am a freelance bounty hunter. Do you know of anything?' Brand silently waits for an answer. .o0(I hope it isnt no...)
#23 shatteredtower Feb 03, 2004 13:20:06	The clerk is slow to respond, then appears to give time to consider the question. "Well, there's... no, that dwarf resolved that one. There's... hmm, no... Well... oh, wait, the Temple said not to worry about him any more." He looks skeptically at Brand. "I don't think you're ready to try bringing in Striker, from the look of you, unless you've got an army with you, and I'm not sure the shares would look all that generous after dividing them." Turning, he calls down the hall to another guard. "Does the palace still pay a bounty on goblin ears?" "Not since the start of winter!" comes the reply. "Hmm! Cold weather seems to keep people more honest, I guess. Well, look, I don't have anything right now, but why don't you check back later? Maybe we'll find something I've overlooked." The clerk assumes a darker look. "Just watch you don't get too eager to 'make this city a safer place for all of its citizens.' We had one of them. Ugly business, that."
#24 zombiegleemax Feb 03, 2004 18:57:58	Brand's eyes drop and he looks a bit disappointed at the news. .o0(Striker? Not unless I had an army..? I must find out who or what this Striker thing is...) 'Well, thank you anyways, and I'll try my best to refrain from unecessary heroism. I'll be sure to check back in some other time.' Brand quickly leaves the building. onward to elsewhere
#25 zombiegleemax Feb 13, 2004 23:32:46	Threfdil and Honor ride up to the chapterhouse. They stop, and Thref pointedly doesn't look towards the walls, but stares into the town. Me bounty 'untin' permit still be good, Oi think. Oi could do tha'. But Oi think...Oi think there's somethin' else Oi'm suppos'd ta do. Still he sits and waits. Perhaps for inspiration.
#26 zombiegleemax Feb 17, 2004 14:25:32	*Aramil walks into the Guard house. He goes up to the clerk and he says. "Erm... I'm here to imprision this little fellow who invaded a manor in the city and has been scaring people away." *Aramil points to the gnome on his back and then waits for the Clerk to speak.
#27 zombiegleemax Feb 17, 2004 16:26:04	The clerk cranes his head to get a better look at the gnome, then shakes his head and pulls out a sheet of paper. "Alright, address of the 'invaded' property, name of the property owner, name of the perpetrator, and description of the alleged crimes? ...and why is he whimpering about badgers?"
#28 zombiegleemax Feb 17, 2004 19:52:27	"Its the Bantrovek Manor, me guess is that the Bantrovek's own it, Dimble Folker is the gnomes name, invasion of private property, use of magic to scare away people, attacking us, and thats about all." *Aramil nods his head to the clerk. "And honestly I don't know what he keeps whimpering about his badger, we looked over the whole durned manor and couldn't find a single one. So yer guess is as good as mine."
#29 zombiegleemax Feb 18, 2004 10:45:27	The clerk shakes his head in resignation, and fills out the form. "All right, and let's see what property you seized from the accused."
#30 zombiegleemax Feb 18, 2004 16:02:21	*Aramil gets out the stuff that he took from the gnome and hands him over, then he gets the chest filled with money and reluctantly hands it over also. "May I see the paper with his stuff on it to check it over just so I didn't ferget anythin'?" Items I am handing over 20 pp, 141 gp, 248 sp, 567 cp (including the chest it came in) tooled leather boots tooled leather wrist guards 6 pouches and bags leather carry-case for heavy needles, lengths of hevy, oiled thread, an awl, etc. (in pouch) small white balls, sticky when damp (in pouch) a potato (in pouch) a ball of lint (in pouch) a ten inch stick with inlaid designs gold ring with spiral design 10 pp, 23 gp, 52 sp, and 33 cp (in pouch) light mace
#31 zombiegleemax Feb 18, 2004 16:40:26	The clerk makes a careful inventory, then agreeably lets Aramil see it. "Look it over and initial at the bottom." After Aramil signs off, the gnome is taken away to a holding cell and the goods are taken to be locked up in the evidence room. "If we need you to testify further, we'll send a message to the Silver Sword Guild for you."
#32 zombiegleemax Feb 18, 2004 16:45:56	*Aramil nods. Then he turns to the halflings and says. "Alright, lets go back ter the SSAG!" *Aramil heads out from the guardhouse and then heads off to the SSAG with the halflings following behind him.
#33 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 0:56:34	From elsewhere. Brand steps into the building withthe unconcious bard over his shoulder, hands still bound by the manacles. Brand makes his way to the first person he sees there. Excuse me.. I caught this fella tryin to rob a warehouse, he's banged up rather bad from a fight with some of the guards there. He nearly killed one, but one named Gunther took him down with an axe. Brand says as he unshoulders the bard and lays him on the ground. Right now he is using a spell or something as a disguise, Gunther the guard who took him down shoul dbe coming to check to make sure he is here sometime soon I believe, but he doesnt know what he looks like with out this disguise. Brand tries to explain.
#34 kneyejailb Mar 06, 2004 15:11:46	The guard at the desk nods, and looks at the unconcious bard. "A disguise eh? An a magic one at that? Well I suppose it will fade off soon enough and we'll be able to see who this scum really is." "Corporal Basei! Get out here! We've got a guest! Is cell three still empty?" A guard comes out and looks down at Joseph. "It is. An the straws fresh too. Just changed it about a month ago." Both guards chuckle, Basei starts to lift up Joseph and then stops. "It looks like this one could use a bit of medical attention. Should I send for ole Bones?" "Is he going to die from his wounds?" "Not at the moment. They might get infected, but I think he'll live for now." "Then for now, we can leave Bones out of this. Why waste his time on a criminal." Corporal Basei nods and starts dragging Joseph out, the desk officer turns back to Brand. "Nice bit of work there. Once the spell wears off we'll check him to see if there is a reward. And check out your story as well." "What name should I put down on the report sir?" **************************************** Joseph is rather roughly dragged in to the back of the chapter house and into a damp ark cell. His body is tossed onto a pile of dirty straw in the corner,his personal effects taken off him, and then the guard slams the barred door shut.
#35 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 15:39:57	Joseph woke up the next morning sore all over. One glance around the room told him everything he needed to know. Stone walls, dirty floor, flea invested hay pile, iron bards... You're in jail. The first thing Joseph did was tend to his wounds. Status: 6 of 19 hp. 0 Nonleathal. Cure Light Wounds restores 1d8+3 hp. He breathed easier as his cuts closed up, but cringed as ribs set and mended themselves. Joseph instictively reached behind him for his instrument, but found it, along with everything else, gone. He sank over. "What's the last thing you remember...?" the imprisoned bard asked himself. "That blasted bounty hunter betrayed me... And now the guard took my stuff..." Joseph kicked off his boot and looked inside of it. Sure enough, the magic gold coin was still in there. Well not all of my stuff... he thought as he put his boot back on with the coin still in it.
#36 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 16:46:35	Joseph leaned against a wall and played the air mandolin. "No where near as satisfying as the real thing..." the bard said. "But that can be rectified." "Tuula imya coiasira er hae ndor, quanta yassen lindale de sina yamen." Elven to English: "Come with time from a far off space, to fill with music up this place." As he finished the words, a mandolin appeared in his hands. Summon Instrument, Cantrip. Duration 3 minutes Maybe not last for long, but it is better than nothing. Joseph began to play.
#37 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 20:10:23	Brand watches as the guard takes Joseph away. He turns to the guard behind the desk when asked for a name. Brand Ravenkin. He replies. .o0(I better get back to nobodys, get me some sleep) Brand then turns and leaves the chapter house. to Nobodys
#38 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 22:09:42	Joseph was about to strike the final cord to a song when the mandolin vanished. The bard groaned. The hours passed with nothing for him to do... So he paced the room, checked every bar to see if it was lose, and eventually sat in a corner.
#39 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 22:25:37	"Well, hello there!" says a dwarf, grinning as he opens the door to Joseph's cell. "There now, you see, Bear?" he says to the large human guard standing behind him. "This man couldn't have been playing music. There's nowhere for him to hide a lute or the like. You must have heard someone on the street. No matter. Give the fellow a hand up, if you would. You're very fortunate, young man--" The dwarf pauses a second to allow himself a small, almost apologetic, grin. "Normally it would be days before a magistrate was available to handle sentencing, but Mister Dempster was able to resolve another matter fairly quickly and has graciously offered to stay a little longer. Let's not keep him waiting, shall we?" :D
#40 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 22:47:12	"Actually I was playing a mandolin... it just vanished on me... The thing only lasts three minutes though... I can summon another one if you like." The bard grinned. "All you can do when the reaper smiles at you, is smile back." "Dempster you say?"
#41 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 22:57:21	The dwarf's eyebrows raise at the mention of an inconstant mandolin, but he says nothing until Joseph asks his question. "Yes, Mister Dempster is one of the magistrates, sir. He'll be deciding how this is to be handled, so if you'd kindly come this way before the Bear here gets impatient--?" :D
#42 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 23:11:30	"Oh of course, I will cooperate, stretching my legs with a stroll, sounds like a great idea." Joseph stood up and dusted himself off. "So, when's lunch?"
#43 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 23:21:21	"I think we should worry about one thing at a time..."
#44 shatteredtower Mar 06, 2004 23:21:34	Joseph is brought into a small, plain room, and seated at a table. At the far end of it sits a greying man in drab colors, who studies him with sharp eyes. "This is the robber?" he asks in a voice that almost seems to creak quickly over each word.
#45 zombiegleemax Mar 06, 2004 23:24:59	"Yes, sir, this is the one accused of robbery last night." Gerug frowns. "It took us some time to straighten out the story. The victim and his friends were rather... embarrassed about the matter."
#46 shatteredtower Mar 06, 2004 23:25:13	The magistrate raises his eyebrows, but says nothing to the dwarf. Instead, he squints at Joseph. "Do you have anything to say in your defense?"
#47 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 23:26:11	"Son of a lich..." Joseph cursed under his breath. The bard shrugged and said, "I didn't do it."
#48 shatteredtower Mar 06, 2004 23:39:22	Dempster points to several pages in front of him. "The resported injuries sustained by your victim suggest otherwise," he says, "or perhaps you are suggesting that you intended murder?"
#49 josephkell Mar 06, 2004 23:43:53	"Murder? Not at all. But I am not a robber if nothing was stolen." What have you gotten yourself into?
#50 shatteredtower Mar 07, 2004 0:14:26	Before he can react, Joseph's head is slammed down hard against the table in front of him. The injury to his nose is especially painful. "Bear, you can't just-" Gerug starts to say, before the magistrate's voice cuts in, speaking slowly but . "Now, then, my smart-mouthed young friend, did you attempt to rob this man or shall we try you for attempted murder instead? What matters is that you acted, not that you were too inept to succeed in your act." Dempster straightens his cuff before speaking again. "Now, do you have anything to say in your defense, or would it be in your best interests to remove your tongue before sentencing you to the mines?" He looks to Gerug distastefully. "And please get this man a handkerchief. He looks awful."
#51 josephkell Mar 07, 2004 0:22:16	"Yeah... I tried to rob the warehouse..." Joseph confessed. "You wouldn't really take a bard's tongue, would you? That is like taking a fish out of water."
#52 josephkell Mar 07, 2004 19:49:59	Joseph wiped his bloody nose with the hankerchief. He looked down at the stained fabric and the truth of his own mortality finally registered in his mind. This is really happening... I guess you played your last tune.
#53 shatteredtower Mar 09, 2004 1:10:49	"If the tongue is of such value, I fail to see why there was a need to plunder a warehouse," Dempster says, and Gerug finds a rag for Joseph. "In a case like this, I might issue a fine to cover the costs to the city and the injury to your victim. It does not seem likely that you could pay the fine, however -- at least not without winding up in front of me for trying this at a different warehouse. "Therefore, the appropriate punishment, especially in light of its violent nature, would involve the removal of your hand." Dempster impassively watches Joseph as Gerug pales slightly beside the bard. The larger guard displays no reaction to this sentence whatsoever.
#54 josephkell Mar 09, 2004 1:17:03	"What are you talking about, can't pay?! You guys took my money pouches! I had at least sixteen gold's worth!"
#55 shatteredtower Mar 09, 2004 1:29:42	Dempster turns to Gerug. "His personal effects are still being held, sir," says the dwarf. "The funds would cover ensuring a quick recovery for the victim," the magistrate admits in a mild tone, "but not the crime itself. Your money will be returned to you, but unless you can procure another... hmm... nine score and four pieces of gold from friends of family before you are released, the sentence will have to stand. "If there is anyone who can assist you, I would recommend that you tell Lieutenant Gerug where he might find them." The dwarf raises a hand to identify himself when the name is called.
#56 josephkell Mar 09, 2004 1:33:21	"Nine score? That is a hundred and eighty pieces of gold! I've never seen that much..." "I thought the first offense was the loss of a thumb..." Joseph said. What kind of legal system is this? The rich can buy their freedom and the poor get sent to the butcher!? And to think there are people claiming to be heroes in this city.
#57 shatteredtower Mar 09, 2004 18:48:23	"It would seem you have been misinformed," says the magistrate, gently. "For one thing, we should prefer to avoid having you even consider a second offense."
#58 josephkell Mar 09, 2004 20:30:27	Joseph hangs his head... He rubbed his left wrist. Think Patches, think... there has to be something you can offer... Assuming a closed/private trial. Except for the two guards. Joseph looked around for observers. "I don't suppose we could make a trade?" the bard began. "You take my hand today, when I complete the assignment, you pay to get it restored. Surely there is some element in the city that your guard can't get into... but a man mutilated by the courts... Who would accuse me of being in league with you. And you invest nothing now. If I don't come through, you've lost nothing, and I'm out a hand. If I do deliver... well then I might start taking organ lessons..."
#59 shatteredtower Mar 10, 2004 0:44:36	Dempster looks to Gerug. Gerug returns the look with a shrug. "I'd need a few days," says the dwarf. "What could you trust him with? And why?" says the magistrate. Gerug has no reply, so Dempster turns to Joseph, his face seeking an answer from the bard.
#60 josephkell Mar 10, 2004 0:59:15	"Like I said, I lose a hand still. And getting it fixed is expensive, probably a lot more than what you want from me to spare my appendage... Where else could I accure the funds?" Joseph said. The bard looked down and sighed. He pushed the pad on his left forearm up his arm. "Are we going to get to the cutting?" the overdramatic entertainer asked as he lifted a piece of his collar to his mouth and bit on it. Joseph rubbed the callus on his left thumb that built up from strumming his mandolin. He laid his left arm and hand on the table. "Can 'e et hiss o'er ith?" he forced through his clenched teeth.
#61 shatteredtower Mar 10, 2004 1:23:22	"Very well," Dempster says to Joseph, then to Gerug he says, "See to it." The magistrate gathers his effects and prepares to leave as the guards escort Joseph back to his cell. "I'll... I'll get you that lunch," the dwarf says, uncomfortably, "and a little something in-- would you prefer wine or ale?" He opens the door, and "Bear" prods the bard forward.
#62 josephkell Mar 10, 2004 1:43:44	Joseph took a seat and resummoned an instrument to pass the time. Beginning of Joseph's Lament Once upon the city's past, There came a man that wouldn't last. To be famous for his mandolin, And too the fights the he would win, . Joseph the Bard he was to be, . But Fate denied his fantasy. Everything seemed to go so well, Which was the omen he did not tell. He drank and played, and flirted lots, And never thought his luck would stop. . It seemed to only soar and sail. . But life is just a balanced scale. Brought down by his own greed, Now faced with mines of eternity. Joseph alone, not even a friend, No one to help; what can he mend? . Despite the distance he had come, . His time is up, this bard is done.
#63 shatteredtower Mar 10, 2004 1:55:21	After several hours, a meal, and all the ale he chose to stomach, Joseph is led out behind the guardhouse by Gerug and two others. There, two others awaits him by the forge, the larger of the two testing a very sharp axe. "Put your sword hand on the block," the axeman tells Joseph, indicating a large wooden block nearby, "and don't move. You don't want me to miss; believe me." A smaller, older man looks on from the left of the axeman, and mutters something unintellligible.
#64 josephkell Mar 10, 2004 1:58:41	Joseph went wide eyed at the "you don't want me to miss." "Can I get a tower shield... or at least a helm...?" Again the bard pulled up his left forearm pad, bit down on his collar and laid his arm out.
#65 shatteredtower Mar 10, 2004 2:23:12	The stroke is very clean, and the elder man is there for him almost immediately, taking steps to cauterize and cover the wound. Gerug pales a notch. "We're going to need to hold you for a few more hours," the old man says. "This isn't supposed to be a death sentence. Shouldn't be a sentence at all, if you ask me..." "Come along, sir," Gerug says, reaching for Joseph's arm, before hesitating and taking the other arm. "You could probably use a few more drinks."
#66 josephkell Mar 10, 2004 2:31:59	Joseph pulled free. "I can take care of myself..." Joseph sputtered. The bard clutched his wound and chanted, "Ra'an i'pelekko naa maeg ar' i'harwa naa wenya, faina i'naikelea ar' waina i'sarko." Elven to English: "Though the axe is sharp and the wound is fresh, relieve the pain and close the flesh." The charred stump sealed and blood stopped flowing through the burns. Fizzle.
#67 shatteredtower Mar 10, 2004 10:38:53	"Right," says the old man, as Joseph nearly collapses, his effort for naught. He tends to the injury quickly. "Give a fool magic and he thinks he can do anything. All yours, lieutenant." "Thank you, Mr. Shea. This way, sir." OoC: Joseph loses the spell without effect.
#68 josephkell Mar 10, 2004 18:29:09	Joseph sat in his cell in a daze induced by pain, blood loss, and alcohol. "Why didn't they just kill me?" Joseph said to nobody in particular. The throbbing pain in his head threatened to drown him. He craddled the burnt stump like it was the most valuable thing in the world.
#69 shatteredtower Mar 11, 2004 0:43:26	Faces regularly peer in on Joseph every few minutes until the lieutenant finally unlocks the cell. "You should be good to go. I'm told the temple might be able to help, if you should need it. They'll... they can do a lot. Let's get your effects and get you out of here. And... um... let this... oh, never mind. Let's just get your effects."
#70 josephkell Mar 11, 2004 1:07:31	Joseph followed the lieutenant slowly and quietly. Brand is going to get it.
#71 shatteredtower Mar 11, 2004 1:33:24	"Now, here we have...." Gerug carefully procures the items that were turned in, which notably does not include two coin purses, a mandolin, a sword, or a whip. He puts them on the counter for Joseph.
#72 josephkell Mar 11, 2004 2:28:52	Joseph looked at his stuff and immediately noticed the abscence of his mandolin. I don't need help to put my stuff on. You can go get the rest of my gear... or do you not trust me with my sword in the guard house?" The bard struggled into his studded leather armor. He fell over a few times, but eventually succeeded. Getting his swordbelt--which lacked its sword--was a battle against gravity. "Maybe I do need a little help... putting on a belt with one hand is... difficult." After a time that seemed like forever, Joseph had all of the gear the chapter house returned on his person. "So... where's my mandolin... and my pouches... And my sword and whip?"
#73 shatteredtower Mar 11, 2004 3:49:48	"There are items missing?" says Gerug, turning to the sergeant on duty. "That's all we have a record of, lieutenant." "Hmm. Who brought him in?" "A bounty hunter named... let me see here... Brand Ravenkin." "Did he leave an address? This man obviously does not have a sword, and we know he had one when his crime was committed. I'd hope that Mr. Ravenkin was only holding onto things for safekeeping, but we should certainly pay him a visit."
#74 josephkell Mar 11, 2004 9:22:08	"Let me get this straight... You convicted me of a crime without evidence? Boy am I a sucker for confessing... I must be really terrible at breaking the law... guess I won't be doing that again..." Joseph realized the guards were still there. "Sorry... forgot you were here. I must be a little woozy still..."
#75 shatteredtower Mar 11, 2004 13:01:51	"I am beginning to suspect that you're just naturally stupid," says Gerug, sighing. "It looks like I'll have to escort you on this little trek, just to make sure your mouth doesn't lead you to any accidents. We can start with the guards you attempted to rob... unless you happen to know where this Mr. Ravenkin can be found."
#76 josephkell Mar 11, 2004 13:18:47	"In the interest of not starting a fight... that I would no doubt lose in my condition... I'll ignore that..." "Well... before I was arrested, we were staying at the Nobody's Inn," Joseph shared. Better to be thought stupid than guilty. Joseph reached for his hat with his left hand, but paused. He corrected himself and placed his hat on his head. "Ready when you are..." the bard paused as he thought back to the trial. The magistrate had said, "If there is anyone who can assist you, I would recommend that you tell Lieutenant Gerug where he might find them." The dwarf raised a hand to identify himself when the name was called. "...Lieutenant Gerug?"
#77 shatteredtower Mar 11, 2004 13:37:19	"Yes," says the dwarf. "Nobody's Inn? I wonder if Grack still remembers me? Wouldn't do to have him forget and tear my head off or something..." Staff in hand, the dwarf ambles out.
#78 josephkell Mar 11, 2004 13:44:26	Joseph wrapped his cape around his stump and followed after Gerug.
#79 zombiegleemax May 29, 2004 16:24:12	The recruit glowers as he pushes the wheelbarrow of soiled straw to the wagon in the back courtyard, where the refuse gatherers empty it and return it to him. He pushes it to the shed, glad that at least the chore is finished for the day. Oh, but the water buckets need to be scrubbed and refilled... He sighs and stomps back to the cells.
#80 dravenous_dup Jun 04, 2004 0:49:05	[From Nobody's] Dravenous, still carrying Maelut's sandwich, approches the Chapterhouse. Well he assumes that because of the many people carrying weapons and in uniform around. For a second he considers how long the guard's would take to kill him if he were to something stupid. .oO(Not very long.) Dravenous asks a passing guard where he could find information about joining the Guard. Dravenous was directed toward the inquiry desk. He walks slowly to the desk, slightly afraid that fifty crossbows will be pointed at his head. It shows a little in his voice when he speaks to the person sitting at the desk. "Umm... I am ... am interested in joining the City Guard."
#81 shatteredtower Jun 04, 2004 10:54:28	"Are you now?" asks the guard sitting before Dravenous. "Have you ever done this work before?" Squinting at the applicant, he smirks, and asks, "Or have guardsmen ever had cause to be doing the works to you?"
#82 dravenous_dup Jun 04, 2004 13:10:35	Dravenous lets out a nervous laugh. "No to both questions."
#83 shatteredtower Jun 04, 2004 19:54:02	"Ah, don't worry much about that last part," the interviewer chuckles. "More my little joke than anything else, though you'll want to stay out of trouble. Now, what makes you think you're qualified to be a guard, eh?"
#84 dravenous_dup Jun 05, 2004 1:53:37	"Well I am a skilled tracker, I have a slight knowledge into the workings of magic, and I am also able to take care of animals." Dravenous takes a slight breath before going on to gather his thoughts. "I am trained with the use of the simplest of weapons, I can mend many types of wounds, and ride a horse mildly well. Also if you couldn't tell I have had a little practice in talking to other people." Dravenous is calmed slightly by talking with the interviewer, but is still shaking.
#85 shatteredtower Jun 05, 2004 16:27:42	"Sounds promising. We could use a few more people who are comfortable working outside the city walls. Most guards prefer to stay inside them, given the chance. Can you ride a horse?"
#86 dravenous_dup Jun 05, 2004 16:37:24	"Yes, I can ride a horse with some skill and I am comfortable working outside or inside the walls, I will go where ever I am needed. "
#87 shatteredtower Jun 05, 2004 17:17:57	"All right, that's good. How long have you resided in this city?"
#88 dravenous_dup Jun 05, 2004 17:20:27	"I haven't been in the city very long. It has only been a few days since I first entered the city."
#89 shatteredtower Jun 05, 2004 17:39:01	"Hmmm... so you'd need someone to show you around town for the first few days. All, right, then." The man looks to his left as a woman enters, also in a guard uniform. "Corporal Tirsori! Go get this fella kitted up, show him a bunk, and show him the sights. I want him to be able to find the shortest route between any three points in the city, and to be able to tell when and why that's not always the best route." "Of course, sargeant, right after I--" The sargeant's bushy brows raise meaningfully. "Right away, sargeant. Right this way..." "Oh, and get his name, while you're at it," the sargeant says dryly, as the corporal leads Dravenous away. === [OoC: Going to be out for a few hours. You're welcome to handle the bunking and kitting yourself, if you wish, rather than have to wait on more posts over the next few days. You'll be issued a club, a shield, and a short sword, as well as leather armor and the guard cloak. Other items will be made available if required by your duties -- for instance, guards patrolling outside the walls will be issued with a light crossbow. If you have any additional questions that might help you maintain activity on your own, please PM me with them and I'll see what I can do.
#90 dravenous_dup Jun 05, 2004 22:57:16	As she lead Dravenous she asks, "So, what is your name?". "My name is Dravenous. Where are you taking me to?" "I am taking you to get your gear, after that I will take you to your bunk." The corporal quickly leads Dravenous to the armory. She passes by racks of weapons picking out weapons and handing them to Dravenous as he tries to avoid dropping anything. "You will need a club, a short sword, shield, leather armor, and also your guard cloak. Now quickly follow me to your bunk." "Ok..." Dravenous tries to keep up with her while trying to keep all of the equipment in his hands, in his hands. She stops at an empty bunk, turns around toward Dravenous, "This is your bunk. You will be given additional equipment if and when it is required by your duties. Any questions so far?" "Not at this time." "Good."
#91 dravenous_dup Jun 07, 2004 18:30:19	Corporal Tirsori waits a moment and stares at Dravenous carrying all of the equipment. She then says, "Well you should put on your weapons and cloak. Leave everything else here." Dravenous looks down at the pile of equipment in his hands and back up at Tirsori. "Yes, Corporal. Right away." As he lays down the equipment on the bed he glances at her and asks, "So you are going to show me around the city?" "Well, yes I will try to show you many places that you will find useful while you are on the streets. How much of the city have you seen?" While replacing his cloak with the guard's he answers, "Well I haven't been in the city that long. For the last few days I have been living at Nobody's Inn." "Have you been any place else?" "No I haven't, but I did pass a Temple of Ordometrex on my way here." With his new cloak on he moves on to arming himself. The Corporal groans slightly hearing this then says, "Well at least there is someplace that you know of." Dravenous just finishes putting his shield on his back as she says this. "Alright, now that you are all ready lets go the market square." Barely waiting for a response she turns around and starts walking away. Dravenous quickens his step to catch up with her. [To Market Square]
#92 dravenous_dup Jun 13, 2004 0:13:33	[From Hightower] Dravenous starts to calm down as they near the guardhouse, until he sees the many guards with their many weapons. .oO(Well, I guess I should feel safe, at least safer than back at Hightower, but, still so many warriors ready to fight.) "Well now that we are here I think you can handle yourself." Woken up from his thoughts Dravenous responds, "Yes, corporal. Thank you."
#93 kneyejailb Jun 13, 2004 0:24:46	The Desk Officer stops them when they enter. "Private, if you're done lolly gagging about the city, I've got an assignment for you." "Trouble at the Blue Pumpkin again." "Seems Pearl finally caught up with Dennis there." Corporal Tirsori snickers before leaving the front desk. The Desk Officer doesn't appear to notice. "I want you to go take a report from both of them, and find out what the damages are." "And determine if someone needs to be locked up for a few days."
#94 dravenous_dup Jun 13, 2004 21:58:08	Slightly concerned Dravenous looks toward the officer behind the desk and answers, "Yes sir." .oO(I have a bad feeling about Tirsori's reaction to this.) "Will I need anything else, sir?"
#95 kneyejailb Jun 13, 2004 22:24:54	The desk officer shuffles around a few papers. "Wits and patience." "Pearl can nag the ear of anyone."
#96 dravenous_dup Jun 13, 2004 22:40:03	"Yes sir, thank you for the advise. If that is all I am off." He turns and starts walking toward the Blue Pumpkin. .oO(Well I guess I could handle a little nagging. How bad could she really be?) In the back of his mind a small voice cries out, .oO(Two words! Bad! And Worse!) [To Blue Pumpkin Inn]
#97 dravenous_dup Jun 17, 2004 17:56:03	[From Blue Pumpkin Inn] In his anger Dravenous barely notices any of the other guardsmen as he walks toward the desk officer to give his report on Pearl and Dennis.
#98 dravenous_dup Jun 21, 2004 18:38:53	Dravenous, standing in front of the desk clerk, decribes the events at the Blue Pumpkin, "Pearl was being restrained by the bartendrer when I got there. Pearl said she was irritated by Dennis's constant drinking for the last few months and she had broken a bottle over his head because of it." "After she had calmed down I sent her back home and I then got the same story from Dennis, who had a nasty bump on his head from the bottle." With a little irritation in his voice he continues, "When I left he was getting another drink from the bar." "The only damage in the bar was the broken bottle."
#99 zombiegleemax Jun 22, 2004 17:54:51	"He's still doing that?" says a dwarf as he rounds a corner, heading in Dravenous' directions. "The man's past caring, and that's simply no good. Any reason you can think of to make him care again?"
#100 dravenous_dup Jun 22, 2004 18:59:24	Looking back to dwarf Dravenous lets out a small sigh. "I don't think anything will bring him out of his depression. But maybe if his son hadn't left he wouldn't be like this. If his son came back he might clean up himself up."
#101 zombiegleemax Jun 22, 2004 19:19:13	"Hmm," says the dwarf. "Were you able to find out where the son is staying?"
#102 dravenous_dup Jun 22, 2004 19:50:22	"From what I gathered their son isn't even in the city anymore. They said he left a few months ago to find fame and fortune. Also they haven't had any messages from him since then. He could be far away by now." "Or even dead."
#103 zombiegleemax Jun 23, 2004 0:30:55	"Well, that's no good. If he was within city limits, I could seek him out, but if he's left and we've no idea where he's gone... no, no good at all. "And where are my manners. I must beg your pardon." With a low sweep, the dwarf bows to the guardsman. "Gerug at your service. Your lieutenant, or so they tell me, but that tends to be paperwork. You are... new, are you not? Corporal Tirsori mentioned you... I'm sorry, but the name escapes me at the moment."
#104 dravenous_dup Jun 23, 2004 1:25:34	The expert bows slightly in responce to Gerug's bow and says, "Yes I am new to the guard. It is nice to meet you, my name is Dravenous."
#105 zombiegleemax Jun 23, 2004 1:32:04	"I understand that you have some talent as an outdoorsman, Dravenous? Has anyone taken you on a patrol of the countryside yet?"
#106 dravenous_dup Jun 23, 2004 1:45:53	"Yes sir, I can work well outdoors, but I haven't been on patrol outside the walls yet."
#107 zombiegleemax Jun 23, 2004 1:49:33	"We certainly should remedy that soon, I think. Our duties aren't limited to within the city walls, and it would be a shame to limit one with your knowledge to this place. "Unless, of course, you'd prefer to stay within city limits for some reason?"
#108 dravenous_dup Jun 23, 2004 2:00:51	"I would appretiate being able to work outside the walls. But I don't want to spend all my time here nor all my time out there. And I would like to think I'm prepared for both."
#109 zombiegleemax Jun 23, 2004 13:16:28	Gerug nods. "Sounds good," he admits. "The more you know, the more you can do, the better your chances of being offered something better. Good luck with that." He grins broadly. "I shall have to keep you in mind the next time I'm asked to tour the lands. I wouldn't know east from west if you painted them on the sun, y'see." Another guard several feet to his coughs, catching the dwarf's attention. The grin vanishes and he nods to the other. "But that's for another time. Pardon me for cutting this short, but I need to address this right now. Keep yer wits about you, Mr. Dravenous, and a pleasure it was meeting you." With a rolling gait, the dwarf departs.
#110 dravenous_dup Jun 23, 2004 18:39:04	As he walks away Dravenous gives a quick wave goodbye. The expert then walks toward the barracks to get all of the guard equipment off and put away. Before going to sleep for the night he writes in his journal for a bit about the events at the Blue Pumpkin.
#111 dravenous_dup Jun 27, 2004 23:51:07	Dravenous looks over the equipment given to him. His gaze stops on the short sword and shield. He thinks to himself, .oO(This shield interferes with my movement for it to help me much in combat and I have trouble using a sword. Unless I train with them using them would be to much of an encumburance to weild them.) Slowly attaching the sheild to his arm, he grabs the short sword and begins to go over basic defensive and offensive movements with them.
#112 dravenous_dup Jun 29, 2004 20:03:43	After spending over an hour practicing with his sword and shield, Dravenous has made little progress in getting his body to use them effectively in battle. Sweating, Dravenous sits down in a corner to think about his training.
#113 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 20:40:53	"You need to relax your grip a bit there," Dravenous hears Gerug say to him from his left. "If you hold it too tight, you've committed your hand, and it won't allow you to adjust to an opening or to parry an attack as easily. "Here... no, loosen a bit. That's good, but maybe just try holding it here. Let the guard work for you. Okay, now, as for the shield, you're going to tire your arm out like that. Closer to your body, which is what you're trying to protect anyway. Right, like that, but drop the shoulder a bit. Good! Right over the heart. It's fine to shift it to block a swing at your head, but you do a better job of protecting your legs by moving them out of the way. :D "Okay, let's try this again, shall we? For now, you focus on defense, but once we're satisfied with that, I'll go get my own shield and you can try turning the tables on me." The dwarf takes his staff in both hands and half-crouches in a bobbing, watching Dravenous. "When you're ready." :D OoC: Got to step out now, but you're welcome to conduct the lesson as you see fit. I've PMed you with further notes.
#114 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 22:36:45	Brand steps through the door and heads over to the clerk behind the front desk. He notices as he draws near the clerk lifts his head and seems to sniff the air abit and makes a sour face. I'd like to report an end to the Halftuck mugger's career. Brand say to the man behind the desk.
#115 dravenous_dup Jun 29, 2004 22:47:54	Happy to have any help at all Dravenous smiles and says, "Thank you sir for your help." Carefully relisting all of the advise Gerug gave him in his mind as he assumes a combat stance and right before he attacks he gives a quick warning to Gerug. "Alright, here I come!"
#116 kneyejailb Jun 29, 2004 22:48:28	The desk cleric keeps his distace and points to the far end of the room. "Place him over there please." He pulls out a sheet of paper and starts to jot down some notes. "What is your name and occupation?" "Where do you reside?" "Where did you find him at?" "Are there any witnesses to back up your story?"
#117 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 23:00:13	Brand nods and places the body in the far end of the room. He walks back staying a bit back from the clerk since he realizes he must reek as well. I am Brand Ravenkin, occupation: bounty hunter. Uh, currently I have been staying at Nobody's Inn. I found him in an under ground tunnel system in an abandoned house in the slums. As for witnesses, Tyros an elven er hunter I suppose who currently is at the Silver sword guild house. And there is Nige a young halfling who lives at the silver sword guild house as well. They helped to er...catch... him. Brand reaches up to scratch the back of his head. Oh you may want to check out those tunnels, and the halfling bath house. They, the bath house guards, didnt seem to keen on me knowing about them... matter of fact they insisted with use of clubs that I forget they exist.
#118 kneyejailb Jun 29, 2004 23:29:12	The clerk doesn't look up from his paper as he writes everything down. [color=purple]"Probably smuggling tunnels. The city is full of them." "I'm going to have to ask you to show one of our men where the ones you found are." "Private Dravenous appears to be available." The clerk gets up and calls in a runner. "Private, will you go find Private Dravenous and tell him there's an assignment for him." The desk clerk leaves the roo m and returns with a small bag of coins. He moves over to the body and gives it a quick glance. "I don't think I need to personally verify any closer that is the wanted halftuck. The smell is enough." "I believe there was a reward of 50 gold for him was there not?" He hands the bag to Brand. "You didn't happen to find his lair did you? There's a reward out for the return of some of the property he's stolen as well."
#119 zombiegleemax Jun 29, 2004 23:52:14	Brand takes the coin pouch from the clerk. Thank you. Actually I was never given an amount, I was just told there might be a reward for him. As for his lair, no I don't think I found it. I'm sure I could find it though, its probably out in the slums some place. Brand looks down at the body still wrapped up. Sorry for the mess. .oO(Okay quick math... 50 gold between 3 people... 17 17 16.. ok that works..)
#120 kneyejailb Jun 30, 2004 0:00:31	The clerk nods. "We'll be taking you up on that offer, rest assured." "When you show Private Dravenous the tunnels, I'm sure he'll be taking you around to try and find the lair as well." "But before you do that, it looks like you could use some freshing up." "You smell almost as bad as the corpse." "You said you were staying at Nobody's Inn?" "I can have him meet you there."
#121 dravenous_dup Jun 30, 2004 1:06:02	Dravenous takes a pretty good swing at Gerug. And it might have hit if he was trained with the short sword, the shield, and he wasn't trying not to seriously injure his opponent, it might of just hit. Gerugs first shot glances off of Dravenous's armor, but the second hits Dravenous in the shoulder pretty hard causing him to let out a little cry of pain. 2 subdual damage
#122 dravenous_dup Jun 30, 2004 2:12:55	Dravenous isn't badly hurt by the blow, but rather is shocked by being hurt since it has been a while since his last fight. Gerug lowers his quarterstaff and tries to advise Dravenous, "Alright you are trying to move your sheild arm too much and that is getting in the way off your attacks. Keep it close to your body and don't attack my weapon with it."
#123 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 2:46:33	"And don't aim for the staff unless you're prepared to deprive me of it. I'm the target, not the staff. We're not soldiers, so it's usually enough to disarm your foe, but if killing is necessary, you be prepared to do that. "But do you know what your best defense is?" Gerug hops back and forth in front of the taller man, looking for another opening.
#124 dravenous_dup Jun 30, 2004 3:30:56	Dravenous unsure of his skill holds back for a moment "No, what is it?" He then makes another futile swing at Gerug with the same results as before.
#125 zombiegleemax Jun 30, 2004 22:05:21	Brand looks down at himself a bit and shrugs and smiles sheepishly. Heh yeah I suppose I should freshen up a bit. How about tomarrow at Nobody's, say noon? With business taken care of Brand heads out of the guard house. to elsewhere
#126 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 1:49:30	"It's not being an easy target," Gerug says, making a quick jab. "Run if you must run, but be heard, and be seen. If you find yourself in trouble, and you can't run, use a whistle. Yell, Get attention anyway you can." He lunges again, then spins to swing from the other end of the staff. Fancy as the move is, the effect is spoiled by the need to black Dravenous' sword. "Better!"
#127 dravenous_dup Jul 01, 2004 3:21:30	Carefully trying to divide his attention between defending himself and looking for openings in Gerug's defenses Dravenous has a little trouble continuing speak with his partner. "Thank you." "So you are saying that if I get into trouble, I should first try and get the attention of someone who could help me?" Taking another swing at Gerug, but it he is too fast to be hit by the sword.
#128 zombiegleemax Jul 01, 2004 14:08:10	"No, just..." He pauses to skip back, jabbing with the staff to keep Dravenous from following. "Just get attention. If another guard hears you, great!" Gerug rolls forward, rising to Dravenous' right. "But most troublemakers don't want more attention. Use that against them." The staff swings round behind the man's knees, looking to sweep his legs out from under him.
#129 dravenous_dup Jul 01, 2004 17:51:56	"Have you...," [i]unable to move his feet fast enough to get them away from the quarterstaff Dravenous hits the ground. He tries to get up and he watches Gerug's quarterstaff as he does so. "Have you ever had to do that?"
#130 zombiegleemax Jul 02, 2004 1:29:32	"Three time," the dwarf says, his staff lightly tapping the man's chest to demonstrate a hit. "Once it saved my life. The second time, it prevented pursuit. His expression becomes grim. "That didn't work out so well, though. A former guardsman died because of that, and that lead to the third time. That time, I had to fight my own way out. "Avoiding a fight is best, but when ye can't, win it. Take a prisoner if ye can, but stay alive." Gerug offers Dravenous a hand up. "I think that'll be enough for today for both of us. Thank ye very much for the exercise." :D
#131 dravenous_dup Jul 02, 2004 3:57:07	Dravenous gladly accepts Gerug's help. After hearing the bit about the fallen guardsmen Dravenous can't help but think, .oO(Could that be my fate?) Making a small smile to cover his gloomy thoughts he says, "Thank you very much for the advice you have given me. I'm sure it will help me where ever I go."
#132 dravenous_dup Jul 06, 2004 14:09:40	A runner comes up to Dravenous as he is sheathing his sword. He tells Dravenous, "You have been given an assignment. Report to the front desk to get the information about it." Dravenous nods after hearing about the assignment and the runner then leaves the room just as quickly as he came. Dravenous looks back at Gerug and says, "Thank you again for the help you have given me. I hope I will see you again soon." The expert then gives a quick wave to Gerug before leaving the room to find out what he is supposed to do. Stopping in front of the front desk, Dravenous says to the desk clerk, "Sir, I was told to come here to be given an assignment."
#133 kneyejailb Jul 06, 2004 23:54:17	The desk clerk looks up from his filing. "Ah, Dravenous good." "Assignment for you. A local bounty hunter finally tracked down a halfling that had been troubling the slums and the market for the last year or so." "Says the thing had a network of tunnels under the city." "I want you to find this bounty hunter, Brand Ravenkin, or something like that. Find him and then investigate these tunnels. There's more then likely a lair in there somewhere." "That halfling robbed a lot of people, and I think more then a few of them would like to see if any is recoverable." "Head on down to Nobody's Inn, and see if you can find this bounty hunter." "Watch yourself private. They aren't to fond of the City Guard in that part of town."
#134 dravenous_dup Jul 07, 2004 0:24:50	Hearing that he will have to go to Nobody's Inn, Marroc's warning begins to run through Dravenous's mind. "Should I go there while in my uniform if they are so hateful of the guard?"
#135 kneyejailb Jul 07, 2004 1:15:22	The clerk shrugs. "That's up to you. You will be on official buisness, they aren't likely to mess with you too much if you look purposeful. But I wouldn't linger much either way." "Get the bounty hunter and get out."
#136 dravenous_dup Jul 07, 2004 1:52:15	Dravenous listens to what the desk clerk has to say and thinks for a moment about what he should do. "Thank you, sir. I will gather some equipment then leave for the Inn." Dravenous then goes to the barracks and grabs his backpack, equipment, and weapons. After thinking for a moment he carefully folds his guard cloak and puts it in his backpack. He then wears his own cloak instead. Before leaving though Dravenous makes sure to leave behind the short sword and shield.
#137 dravenous_dup Jul 07, 2004 16:52:22	Slightly slowed down by his equipment Dravenous staggers out of the chapterhouse. He stops for a moment to think for a moment about the danger he is about to attempt to pass by, but only for a moment. .oO(Worrying about it will not keep me alive. I'll just have to be careful and keep my eyes open. Can't do much more than that.) Dravenous starts moving away at a steady pace toward the Inn. [To Nobody's Inn]
#138 dravenous_dup Aug 22, 2004 18:22:20	[From Beyond the Walls] Walking toward the the front desk with Brand Dravenous looks toward the officer behind the desk. "Sir, we have just come back from where the halfling theif kept the stolen items. We recovered aproximitely 20 purses and a few knives." "Sadly we also found a dead body, most likely a victim of the theif." "Also there was a large stockpile of goods in the storeroom of the hideout. It appears to have belonged to the victim or the victim's family. We left that there to be retrieved later."
#139 kneyejailb Aug 22, 2004 18:28:41	The clerk nods. "Good work private." "And you sir." He nods at Brand and then summons a few men to take the items. "I'll need a written report, and then we can look into any rewards there were." "Just leave it with me or whomever is at the desk when you have it finished." "Where can you be contacred sir?" The desk officer indicates Brand. "Nobody's Inn, or the Temple." The officer nods. "You'll be contacted as soon as we get things sorted out." Brand nods and excuses himself. The desk officer turns to Dravenous. "Get yourself cleaned up, and some rest before you fill out that report." "You look like hell warmed over boy." With a wave of his hand he dismisses the private.
#140 dravenous_dup Aug 22, 2004 21:00:39	Dravenous salutes his superior and goes to his bunk to remove his gear. Removing his weapons and backpack seems to provide some relief for his broken body. Walking toward a place where he can clean himself up Dravenous tries to not think about the horrible stench that the cave might have left with him. The expert starts to think about what he experienced while he cleans himself and treats his wounds. .oO(If I were just a bit faster I wouldn't be in this sorry state. Or if I were more careful. At least I am alive though and I should be thankful that it was not my time.) Unwilling to spend any more time on his feet Dravenous rushes back toward his bunk. Getting into the bunk he hits his wound causing a bit of pain. The pain subsides though and Dravenous lies back for few minutes before he has to write that report.
#141 dravenous_dup Aug 22, 2004 23:47:40	Dravenous' nap took a while longer than he had expected, but it just didn't seem to be long enough. Walking through the compound the guardsmen gathers parchment on with to write his report. Wasting no more time Dravenous begins to recall and write. Report on the investigation into the location of the secret lair of the Halfling robber. Investigations started with the bounty hunter, Brand, leading the way toward an abandoned house in the slums. In that building there was an entrance into a tunnel that runs under the city. Farther down the tunnel the passageway met with three other tunnels. The bounty hunter said that he had passed through all of the tunnels and that tunnels led to a Halfling bathhouse, the marketplace, and the third was blocked off by a large boulder. After inspecting the boulder it was found that it was not a natural part of the tunnel. Unfortunately further inspection did not allow for location of a device which would remove the obstacle. The entrance to the bathhouse was then investigated. It was discovered that the door would no longer open. After some attempts to break in, a voice declared behind the door that we would not be let in. Deciding that further attempts to get in through this entrance would be futile and that anyone behind the door would be too frightened to open the door the bounty hunter led the way out of the tunnels and then toward the main entrance of the bathhouse. The female Halfling that answered the door reacted angrily toward the bounty hunter and the bounty hunter argued with the woman. Apparently while he was hunting the Halfling thief he had broken into the bathhouse through both the tunnel entrance and the main entrance. The woman demanded the immediate arrest of the bounty hunter. The woman was promised that her case would be taken care of as soon as the current investigation was finished. (Additional notes on claim involving the bounty hunter, Brand, and the Halfling bathhouse [Name Unknown] at bottom of report.) Once the woman had calmed down she was questioned about what she knew about the tunnel. She said that she had not known of anyone that had used the tunnel recently, but she did say that several years ago those at the bathhouse had used the tunnel to escape some attackers some of whom were corrupt guardsmen. Although she seemed to be withholding information questioning was stopped with the hope that she might decide to talk more at later time. It was decided that further investigation of the blocked tunnel was necessary. The path of the tunnel was tracked over ground to find the tunnel exit. The path left the city near the southwest gate of the city and after one hour of walking the path ended near a river. Tracks were found and they led to a hill with large rocks. It was then found that two rocks were placed there to cover passageways. After searching one a lever was discovered and pulled which removed the boulder, revealed a cavern, and activated a bladed pendulum trap. Inside there was a pile of rotten food which covered a dead body with a gold necklace and a signet ring, about twenty purses most of which contained a few silver pieces although a few were filled with gold coins and two had gemstones. Also in the pile several knives were found, some of which were made exceptionally well. A fire pit in the center of the cave concealed a trap door which was trapped with a spring. Below it was a twenty foot pit with a rotting ladder. Using a rope the bounty hunter climbed down and found that it lead to a storeroom with many barrels and crates, all with a depiction of a hare and a turtle circling each other, which was also the insignia on the body's signet ring. At least one barrel contained Elfish wine and a small crate was filled with chocolate. The body and all items found with the body were taken, but all items in the storage room were left alone. The trap door was closed, but the trap was not reactivated. The rock that had covered the entrance was moved back. This may or may not have reset the pendulum trap. It was assumed that the second boulder concealed the tunnel that led us here, but it was not examined any further. All items were taken back to the city and then the chapterhouse. Claim against bounty hunter, Brand: Whether or not his breaking into the bathhouse was permitted due to his trying to find the Halfling thief is unknown and should be the subject of further investigations, but his assistance throughout this case has been extremely helpful, including his helping me when I was seriously injured by the trapped trapdoor. And that should be taken into account for any punishment, if any, he might receive. - Private Dravenous Glad to have that out of the way the expert relaxes his body as his mind worrys about Brand's fate. .oO(I hope everything turns out fine with him.) Dravenous quickly turns in the report and as he walks back to his bunk to rest he lets out a small sigh as he says quietly, "I wonder how good that chocolate was..."
#142 kneyejailb Aug 23, 2004 0:57:59	Dravenous is given a few weeks of light duty to properly heal up. Returning from a posting, the afternoon patrol of the upper class district, Dravenous is summond into Captain Hunters office. Upon entering, Captain Hunter offers the guardsman a seat next to Brand. "It seems you two gentleman have attracted the notice of a few higher ups in the city," the captain says as he paces behind his desk. "The body you found was that of Leon Schellinsinger, youngest son of Warner Schellinsinger. Have you heard of him?" Brand shakes his head, the captain nods. "I wouldn't think you had." "The Schellinsingers are one of the older merchant families in Garics. And one of the wealthiest." Hunter stops pacing and looks at the two men. "Needless to say, they were not happy to find out about their sons death." "Even less so about the ircumstances surrounding it." "Are you aware of the signifigance of that cave you found?" Brand shrugs. "Smugglers?" "Not exactly. Private, would you like to hazard a guess?"
#143 dravenous_dup Aug 23, 2004 1:16:34	After a moment of thought he answers, "Was it supposed to be their own, secret storage area?"
#144 hermy_the_hero_dup Aug 23, 2004 1:37:29	Hunter begins pacing again. "Not exactly." "It was Leon's private storage area. He had been taking the family's wares secretly to sell them himself down south." "We haven't been able to figure out how the halftucks were involved, or even if they were." "And I've been informed by my suoperiors not to look into it anymore." "The family would like to keep this quiet. And my superiors agree with them." Captain Hunter pauses his pacing again and looks at both of the seated men. "It has also been... requested... that the two of you be asked not to comment on finding Schellinsinger there. Or the stored wares." "It has been arranged for the charges from the halflings running the bath house to be dropped against you Mr. Ravenkind." "And the Schellinsingers have also arranged a bit of a reward for the two of you for recovering the body of their son." He looks at Dravenous. "Normally, accepting a reward for doing your duty is frowned upon Private." "But I've been informed an exception will be made in this case, provided word of why you received it does not get around." "Are you both understanding me?"
#145 dravenous_dup Aug 23, 2004 1:55:37	"Yes sir. I understand completely," says Dravenous as he nods his head. .oO(I probably should feel worse about accepting a bribe to not talk about this, but if I didn't, how much farther would they go to make sure I would not talk?)
#146 kneyejailb Aug 23, 2004 2:25:00	Brand nods as well. The look on Captain Hunters face saddens a bit. "Good. From what I can tell you are both honorable men. And I don't expect you to lie about this. Just try not to mention it. If it comes up, do what you can to change the subject." Finally Hunter sits down behind his desk. "As for the reward," he opens a drawer in his desk and sets several items out on top of it. "You will each receive one of the knives that were recovered. They've been tested. Neither is magical but both are finely balanced daggers. I'm not sure if either of you are skilled in throwing, but if you are you should appreciate the craftsmanship in these."(Masterwork Daggers) "In addition, a bar of chocolate for both of you. The Schellinsingers are famous for the chocolate they import. If you don't choose to eat this yourself, I'm sure you can find someone who will." "There will alsbe a bottle of fine elven wine for each of you as you leave the guardhouse. How and when you choose to distribute it is up too you. As long as it's not on duty private." "And finally a bit of monetary compinsation." Hunter stops and looks at each of them before continuing. "For your efforts." The captain places two purses on the desk next to the daggers and chocolate. "You'll find each one of these contains 50 gold coins." "Be careful how you spend it. Drawing attention to your new found wealth might not be advisable." "But I'm sure you were already aware of that." Captain Hunter stands up and reaches over the desk and offers his hand for a shake. "My thanks go out to you gentleman. For your hard effort." "And your co-operation in this delicate matter." Walking around the desk, Hunter goes to the door to his office and holds it open for the two men. "Congratulations on your solving of the halftuck case gentleman. The city is a safer place knowing that they are no longer a threat." Hunter waits until both men have kleft and then shuts the door.
#147 zombiegleemax Sep 03, 2004 19:24:34	.oO(So the son was stealing from his own family... and now we are being paid to keep quiet about it. Well, I doubt anyone will ask me about it anyways.) Thank you Sir. I'll stop by again sometime to see if there is anything else I can do to help. Brand says as he collects his coin pouch, dagger, and chocolate bar. .oO( Well, I know a certain trouble maker who will certainly enjoy this.) Brand places the chocolate bar in a pocket and the dagger in his pack and leaves the room. Brand turns to Dravenous and extends his hand to him. It was nice working with you, maybe we will work together again sometime. He says and then makes his way to the door to the guard house collecting his bottle of wine as he does so. (unless he stops to talk to drav, Off to nobody's)
#148 dravenous_dup Sep 07, 2004 23:47:28	As he takes the items out of the office Dravenous says, "Thank you sir." .oO(I guess people are entitled to keep most of their lives private from the public view, but if the who will enforce the laws when the guard won't?) "Thank you for your help today Brand," adds the expert as they leave the room, "I would also like to work with you again." Turning toward his bunk Dravenous takes a bite out of his bar.
#149 zombiegleemax Sep 08, 2004 0:02:56	With a nod to Dravenous, Brand leaves the Guard house.
#150 dravenous_dup Sep 15, 2004 20:45:01	Dravenous' tongue is delighted at the arrival of the bar of chocolate. The rest of the bar then quickly dissapears as the expert consumes it. After finishing it he has the wish that he had just a bit more, but he tries his best to ignore that as he goes on patrol for the day. Instead he thinks about when and where he will put that bottle of wine to use.
#151 dravenous_dup Oct 05, 2004 23:14:10	After thinking for a while Dravenous decides to save the bottle for another day. A day when he has something to really celebrate. Not wanting to waste his it Dravenous decides to save his earned money. A few days later Dravenous wakes to find that his money and wine are still safe, while he has been on patrol he had been leaving them by his bunk in the hope that there were less theives in the guard than in the rest of the city. He again leaves them behind as he prepares for patrol donning his cloak and his armor, then retrieving his short sword, shield, his two javelins and rope with grappling hook. Right before he sets off though he grabs the exceptional dagger he had received just a little while ago. [To Elsewhere]
#152 dravenous_dup Oct 06, 2004 22:33:15	[From Elsewhere] Quickly making his way to the front desk Dravenous almost trips over his feet a few times. When standing in front of his commander he says, "Sir, I wish to report some suspicious activities." After seeing that he has the attention of the person behind the desk he continues, "I saw a nervous man dragging a oddly shaped bag into an empty warehouse, where another man was guarding the door." "When I got close to the door I heard them talking about smuggling items and the first man sounded frightened that someone named 'Sarge' would find out what they were doing." "Also, I think there might have been more than two people in the building. So I decided to report my findings rather than confront them, Sir."
#153 zombiegleemax Oct 06, 2004 23:20:07	"Huh... Yes, better to not try to confront them. Following the guy with the bundle, though, might be the easiest way to get a lead on who that 'Sarge' guy is." The desk officer asks Dravenous some more questions, noting the time and location of the activity. "Well, if you're going to tail him, you'd better hustle."
#154 dravenous_dup Oct 07, 2004 1:08:15	"Yes, sir." , reponds the expert trying to hide the irritation that he has to run back to the warehouse. Dravenous quickly salutes his superior before quickly running out of the chapterhouse. [To Elsewhere]
#155 dravenous_dup Oct 08, 2004 19:09:16	[From Elsewhere] Walking to the front desk again. And after repeating the initial events Dravenous looks toward the desk clerk and adds, "I was able to get back to the warehouse before the man who had drug the bag into it before. He left the building without the bag and ended up entering a side door into the palace." "After he entered a palace guard named Randal saw me, I explained to him that a suspicious person had just entered and what I had seen him doing."
#156 zombiegleemax Oct 08, 2004 22:42:48	The desk clerk makes careful notes of Dravenous' report. "Best to make sure no-one you don't know well sees you following up on these guys. They're probably pretty mean. I wouldn't let 'em catch me alone in the dark, if you get my drift."
#157 dravenous_dup Oct 08, 2004 23:02:28	With a small nod Dravenous says, "Yes, sir. I understand completely."
#158 dravenous_dup Oct 10, 2004 18:34:21	"But sir. There has been something that is bothering me," says the expert looking slightly concerned. "The man that I followed into the warehouse was scared of being found out by someone he called 'Sarge'." "I know that the guard has sergeants, but I don't remember ever seeing him here. So if he was talking about a sergeant here, what other groups in the city have them?"
#159 zombiegleemax Oct 10, 2004 22:08:16	"Well," the guardsman muses, "In the palace, the palace guard and the Jackals would. The mercenaries guild... I don't know about those Silver Sword guys, they might."
#160 dravenous_dup Oct 10, 2004 22:59:56	"Thank you, sir. Hopefully the palace guardsman I spoke to will inform us if the palace guard is missing any large amounts of things. Then I should ask the Jackals to if they are missing anything." "Do you know if I should talk to anyone specifically within the Jackals, sir?"
#161 zombiegleemax Oct 10, 2004 23:04:43	Grinning, the guardsman says, "You could ask for the Sergeant in charge of their armory..."
#162 dravenous_dup Oct 10, 2004 23:17:45	Looking embarrassed after getting such an obvious answer, Dravenous replies, "Of course, sir. I'll do that right away sir." Then with a quick salute he leaves to follow his commander's advice.
#163 dravenous_dup Oct 12, 2004 2:21:36	[From Elsewhere] When the two men see the Chapterhouse the two men say their goodbyes and begin to part ways, but before they do Darkar tells the human to meet him at the SSAG at dawn the day after tomorrow to make the plan to try and catch these thieves. Dravenous nods in agreement and moves toward the guard house, while Darkar makes his way back to the Jackal compound.
#164 dravenous_dup Oct 13, 2004 19:58:55	After Darkar had left Dravenous reports his new information to the desk clerk emphasizing at the end Darkar's desire to keep knowledge of this investigation to a minimum so that the theif is not scared off.
#165 zombiegleemax Oct 15, 2004 2:05:43	"That makes sense, sure," the clerk agrees. "Good thing you have someone to work with on this case, kinda catch 'em from both ends. Try not to be on the end with the teeth, though, pal." He winks, and grins. "What's your next step?"
#166 dravenous_dup Oct 15, 2004 20:04:17	"Before I meet again with him the day after tommorow to discuss how to catch the thieves, I want to monitor the warehouse to see how many people are going in and out. That way we will at least know how many people we are dealing with."
#167 zombiegleemax Oct 15, 2004 20:18:32	"Excellent. And who is helping you watch the warehouse? I'm sure it has more than one entrance, and you do need to sleep now and then."
#168 dravenous_dup Oct 15, 2004 20:56:50	"I ... had not thought that far ahead," says the embarrassed expert as he looks down as his feet for a moment. After thinking for a moment he looks back up and says, "Other than the Jackel commander I do not know where to find someone to work with and I am sure that he is too busy to keep watch over the building for several hours."
#169 zombiegleemax Oct 15, 2004 21:17:13	"Yeah, good point. Still, he might have a couple guys to lend you. Sounds like he has a strong interest in seeing this through."
#170 dravenous_dup Oct 24, 2004 21:47:44	After closing his eyes for a second he nods and answers back, "Yes sir. I will suggest that idea when we meet the day after tommorrow. For now then, I will try to gather as much information that I can about the events occuring at the warehouse."
#171 zombiegleemax Nov 25, 2004 20:17:44	"I see, I see," Gerug says to the out-of-breath guardsman, "but they've always seemed a fairly civil lot. Surely their parties can't be that... boisterous?" He raises eyebrows at the reply. "Indeed? Days? All right, we'll increase patrols in the quarter, but only for their own protection. Ye never know who might take it into their heads to cause trouble there just because they're a little bit shorter than the rest of--" A sharp look crosses his desk as the guardsman looks ready to speak. "If ye're about to correct me on that, ye might want to reconsider yer words." The dwarf barely lets a grin slip, before it disappears as he continues to hear the report. Calmly, he tries to assauge the human's worst fears. "All right, all right. I'm sure it won't be all that bad. What's the occasion anyway?" He nearly falls out of his chair in the middle of the answer he receives. "Wait a moment -- did y'say 'Woodhome'?" Receiving a nod, he continues, "As in Hermy 'Dragon-Round-Every-Corner-Giants-in-the-Woodpile-Werewolf-on-the-Roof-Where's-the-Pie?' Woodhome?" After a delicate pause, the lieutenant receives confirmation, and a further explanation. "His long-lost father?!" .oO(As if his brother's visits weren't trouble enough!) The guardsman offers a few more words before there is quiet in the office. Gerug rests his forehead in his hands for a few moments and then sighs. "I think... I shall have to pay a personal visit to these proceedings." This earns him a chuckle an another question in response. "No, not while I'm there -- that halfling will addle my brain enough without a drink in my gut. But once I'm done with it, the Last Lich Inn had better put a few tankards aside for me. "Thank you. That will be all. Have Corporal T- no, on second thought, I'll tell her myself. Go grab yerself some dinner." The guard salutes, causing the dwarf to rock to his feet in order to return it before the man departs, closing the door behind him. Once he is truly alone, the dwarf sags for a moment. "What will it be this time?" Suddenly, a new thought crosses his mind, which seems to cheer him considerably. "Well, at least there'll be good eating first." :D With a chuckle, he leaves the room, preparing for the 'inevitable' storm -- and the feast -- ahead.
#172 dravenous_dup Nov 30, 2004 19:50:12	Dravenous first stops at the front desk so that he can report the events of the day to the clerk. He gives a very breif description of the assault and the events following it. He then finishes by describing the plans to transport the prisoners here the following day. "I will make out a more detailed report tomorrow, after the prisoner transfer is complete." Dravenous then gives a quick salute before going to sleep.
#173 dravenous_dup Dec 02, 2004 21:26:20	Dravenous gets up the next morning and checks for any remaining wounds he had suffered from last night. Afterwards dons his armor and equipment and reports to the front desk before heading toward the Jackal compound.
#174 darkar_shadowood_dup Dec 05, 2004 23:12:11	The group strides into the guardhouse with the four prisoners. Darkar tracks down the proper authorities to transfer the prisoners to. Explaining what was going on Darkar hands over the written statements of those involved, and the confessions that were obtained. Thanking the guard for the assistance, Darkar then turns to the others and thanks them each individually for their assistance in apprehending the culprits.
#175 zombiegleemax Dec 16, 2004 21:06:46	Gerug steps outside of the chapterhouse for what feels like the first time in days. He stretches his arms above his head, yawning in the sunlight, then promptly winces as he hears his name called. "All right, Corporal Plaut," he calls back. "I'll look at the records after I get back. Just leave them on my desk." From outside, one cannot make out what the corporal is saying, but the dwarf's half of the conversation is clear enough. "No, look, if treasure hunters are going to insist on strolling through the sewers as if it was Thalos Park, I'm not making them my problem. What makes ye think I'd want to go down there after them?" "Yes, okay, so I am, but that doesn't mean I like spending time wading through water up to my waist. Anyone who wants to spend their free time down there in search of 'lost treasure' is on their own, as far as I'm concerned." "Oh, ye're clever, Plaut -- devious, even -- but I'm not falling for it. Pull out the half-orc's map while you're up there; it's in the top drawer. Take a look at his little notes and ye'll see why I'd rather stay up here now. I've had my share of fighting haunts on the streets and done my duty when things came out of the sewers and after folk, but if people want to go looking for trouble down their of their own accord, they're welcome to it!" "We'll discuss it when I get back, all right?" "I shouldn't be more than two hours--" "--unless yer jabbering keeps me much longer. You know how delays go... five minutes becomes an hour, two hours becomes..." "Yes, I thought you'd see it my way. :D See you when I get back, Corporal." And whistling with neither tune nor key to guide him, the lieutenant sets out at a leisurely pace, grateful for the excuse to finally stretch his legs again.
#176 number_2_dup Dec 17, 2004 13:34:51	As the In-need-of-time-off dwarf heads off down the street. A young, freshly recruited gaurdsman, steps from the corner of the building where he was listening in and follows in the Corporal. Corporal Plaut.oO(Who's this one then?) "May I help you? You aren't supposed to be on watch in the area are you? Private..???" Stollsteer"Private Stollsteer sir, No I am on the nightwalk this evening. I just thought I would come in a little early and map out my route, seeing as I'm new around here and all. I was hoping to get a good feel for the area so I wouldn't be wasting time on making sure I wasn't off track." Corporal Plaut."Stollsteer huh? Well.. that is a very responsable approach I would think. Well while I have you, Take these papers up to Lt. Gerugs office, and these and these."he says pointing to three larges stacks of paperwork. Here is the key to his office, return it when you are through and then you can see about those maps, now if you'll excuse me." The Corporal give the young man a once over and the key, then heads off for some more paper work, repeating the name to himself a few times. The young private smiles and nods, giving Plaut a slight wave. Once he is Upstairs he locates the map he over heard the dwarf speak of in Gerug's office. He pulls a paper and charcoal out of his vest and begins to copy it. In moments with quick but percise strokes he has his own copy with notes. He smiles to himself and placing the map back he exits swiftly. He finishes doing the 'chore' set to him and returns the key. Stollsteer"Done sir, now, if I may, I'll have a look at that map." he adds cheerily with a smile. Corporal Plaut"Yes, very good Private..." says the man, not really looking up from his papers as he takes back the key. With a wave he gives Stollsteer leave and continues with his work. The young private fiddles with the maps for a moment and then exits swiftly. A few moments later Plaut come walking back into the room with a skeptical look. He searches but does not find the young 'private' anywhere. Corporal Plaut"Damn! I should have known.. No Stollsteer on the nightwatch or on anything!... " He sits, contemplating whether or not he should tell his Dwarven supervisor what had occured on his own watch.
#177 jace_cornwall Jan 10, 2005 16:30:33	*Walks in with the peasant and informs the Cleric of what was going on. Has the peasant make a statement, and after all is finished Jace takes him of to the gate.* [Elsewhere]
#178 zombiegleemax Jan 15, 2005 14:45:45	Upon reaching the chapterhouse, the elf again, starts to rewraps the scarf concealing his mask. After he finishes, he looks back at his companion then enter the guardhouse.
#179 jace_cornwall Jan 15, 2005 15:02:27	"Well I reported what happened.....I was a city gaurd once.....It is something they would really want to know. If you take the mask off they won't look at you so funny by the way. I do not care what you look like." *Walks in with Kai and moves up to the cleric at the desk.* "Jace Cornwall, and Kai were aksed to report. We are them. What is it that we were called for?"
#180 zombiegleemax Jan 15, 2005 16:34:56	"Hm, eh?" The clerk on duty eyes the pair, then shuffles through the papers on his desk. "Ah, yes, I see. You reported an incident outside the city walls. Something about animate skeletons and cabbage ambushes." He puzzles over the paper for a moment, then shakes his head. "Yes, well, in any case. Did you report this to the Jackals? They're the ones concerned with occurences outside the city. We've enough to do with what's going on inside, we don't really bother with anything outside the walls."
#181 jace_cornwall Jan 15, 2005 17:34:48	"I was under the impression that guards and the Jackals worked together. I will take it personally to the Jackals if I can go back and let it be known. But if not I will be happy if a page took it back." *Jace looks at the Clerk patiently.*
#182 zombiegleemax Jan 15, 2005 18:50:03	"Well, it's not like the Jackals and the City Guard work against each other, m'boy! Just a matter of who does what. Look, you were the eyewitness, so who better than you to report it? Go on and tell 'em what you saw."
#183 jace_cornwall Jan 15, 2005 19:22:59	"Thank you." *Jace turns around looks at Kai.* "You don't have to come unless you want to." [Jace leaves for the Jackals]
#184 zombiegleemax Jan 25, 2005 11:11:22	Thanatis moves through the throng of guards standing outside the doors and approaches the Inquiry Desk tentatively. He leans toward the clerk on his quarterstaff and clears his throat. "Er, 'scuse me. I was wondering how one goes about joining the Guard in this fine city." He straightens up and adjusts his vest, pulling out his favorite coin and flipping it nervously as he awaits a response.
#185 zombiegleemax Jan 28, 2005 15:05:58	Looking up at Thanatis, his hand poised over the desk with an 'Out to Lunch' sign, the clerk blinks, focusing his vision on the questioner. "Joining, eh? D'you have a letter of recommendation? Or such?"
#186 zombiegleemax Jan 28, 2005 19:26:52	Thanatis scratches his head. "Ah, well, actually no. I'm sort of new to the city. I've had martial training under Sir Gregor Fireshield, Guard Captain of the Estate of Lady Atanis Faltrin to the east. I don't have a letter or anything, though..."
#187 zombiegleemax Jan 28, 2005 19:42:55	"Oh, well..." the clerk sighs, "I suppose it isn't strictly necessary, we could take you on probation... We need a couple more hands to patrol the south end, the low rent district, y'know, by the middens."
#188 zombiegleemax Jan 29, 2005 22:22:58	The Middens. Delightful. He forces a smile at the clerk. "Wonderful. If you'd like to do the paperwork now, I'll start immediately." Bloody well better be worth the money... He shakes the thought clear. Oh look who's so high and mighty now! Too used to Lady Atanis' estate, that's what you are. Patroling the slums would do you some good.
#189 zombiegleemax Feb 03, 2005 8:54:09	"Ah, hm, alright then," the clerk mumbles as he shuffles a piece of paper to position and wets his pen. "Your name, place of origin, current residence, skills..." He jots items down as Thanatis replies.
#190 zombiegleemax Feb 03, 2005 13:12:48	((OOC: Er, Not sure of the name of the city where Thanatis comes from. Did the DM's have a specific name in mind, or should I just make one up?)) Chance bites his lower lip as he thinks. Skills? Erm.... "Thanatis Therayon. Origin, the estate of Lady Atanis Faltrin in the City of Ludain. Current residence... er, well, Garic's City, though I haven't established my living situation just yet." He scratches his nose. "As for skills, I was given some schooling in the was of arcane lore, as well as in the working of noble society and royal cultures. Other than that, I'm pretty good with a sword and a heck of a shot with a throwing dagger." He pats the row of small, slender daggers strapped into his belt for emphasis.
#191 neb_rybel_dup Apr 02, 2005 21:11:41	Neb approached the guarded double doors. "Excuse me, I was wondering who I should contact about wanted criminals?" Neb asked one of the guards. "Speak to the guard at the inquiry desk. Just inside," the guardsman responded. Neb entered the main foyer and looked around for a guardsman. She quickly noticed a young man sitting behind a desk, and just as quickly walked over. He was wearing a tunic and solid black cloak. "Hello, my name is Neb Rybel, I am a priestess of Agathalos. I was wondering if there were any outstanding warrants at the moment?" the dwarfess asked.
#192 shatteredtower Apr 10, 2005 12:53:19	The clerk gives Neb a tired look. "Listen, I'm sure you mean well..." He ignores an older guard in the corner of the room who mutters, "They always do." "--but the Church wouldn't thank us for sending you off into a dark alley to get knifed. Not Agathalos' sort of battle, really. I hear the Jackals could use the help, though." "Yeah, Striker's capture's just gonna have to wait for another time." The clerk shoots a dark look into a corner, then gives the dwarf a polite smile. "But thank you for showing your interest in the city's welfare like this."
#193 neb_rybel_dup Apr 10, 2005 16:08:43	"I see," Neb said, disappointment leaked into her tone. "Thank you for your concern for my well being." She did her best to be civil, Neb wasn't gifted with much social grace. Neb glanced to the guardsman in the corner. Then back to the clerk. I hope he didn't say that just because I am a woman, Neb thought. The Jackles, those are Lord Malifaeyr's personal guard, if I remember correctly, but how do I contact them? "I appreciate the time you took to speak with me, while I have your attention. How do I arrange a meeting with a Jackle representative?" After a moment of hesitation, the polite clerk answered, "For specifics on the Jackles, go ask at the Palace." "Thank you. May the Lightbringer illuminate your path and warm your spirit. Farewell." Neb departed the Chapter House and headed back to the Church. [to Church of Agathalos]
#194 zombiegleemax May 26, 2005 18:48:01	Leonardo arrives at the chapterhouse. It's lucky that the guards base themselves at one of the more obtuse buildings in the city, or else Leo may not have so easily found it. Kind of hard to miss..., Leo thinks to himself as he stares up at the imposing shape cut out of the sky by the palace. Leo observes the guards walking around outside the guardhouse for a moment, then enters the building. Approaching the front desk, Leo waits for the clerk to finish the sentence he is writing. "Sorry to interrupt. I wanted to inquire about joining the Guard. Specifically, the gate watch. I have some experience in the area."
#195 zombiegleemax May 27, 2005 1:32:54	"What sort of experience exactly?" a dwarf asks amiably as he ambles in from Leonardo's side.
#196 zombiegleemax May 27, 2005 20:51:07	Leo turns his attention to the dwarf beside him. "Well, I have spent the past few years as a watchman in my village. I am a member of the White Chrysanthemum Guard..." Leo draws himself up as he speaks the name of his order. "...though that may not mean much to you folks out here. Irregardless, I have had experience as a gate watch defending my village from outsiders who meant ill, as well as from a few invaders of a more ... unnatural quality." Leo subconsiously puts his hand on the sickle at his belt as he speaks these final words.
#197 zombiegleemax May 28, 2005 1:06:54	"Unnatural creatures, ye say? Well, those rarely bother with gates, in my experience. :D But you seem to pride yerself on yer vigilance and only those who are truly watchful tend to do that. Hm. So what other skills did on yer White Criss... yer White Croissant... eh, what other skills did ye learn with this guard of yers?"
#198 zombiegleemax May 28, 2005 14:45:06	"The creatures I speak of were rare, to be sure. I can not say for certain what they were, none in my village could ever identify them ... they were not human anyway. Hidden Mist Village, my home is called, but the mists around the village hide more than trees." "As for skills, well ... I wield this light flail," Leo indicates his weapon at his side. "And this," he takes his sickle out of his belt and holds it out for the dwarf to inspect. "I've developed some knowledge of the wild, of course, living in a somewhat more untamed environment. Hmm ... oh, and I can use these," Leo takes out a bola. "It looks unwieldy but I've found them very useful, especially when capture, rather than killing, is the goal." Leo presents this weapon to the dwarf as well. Leonardo is awkwardly silent for a moment. "... I'm sorry, but are you a guard here?"
#199 zombiegleemax May 28, 2005 17:13:24	"In a manner of speaking :D," the dwarf says. "Lieutenant Gerug at your service. We've had a number of people with wilderness experience, but they never seem to stick around for long. I guess the fields and forests eventually call most of them back after a time. "Hmm... they're not regulation weapons for the Guard, but we can bend the rules a bit. I wouldn't advise drawing that sickle unless y'absolutely haveta. There's usually trouble if someone gets killed by a guard, especially when it wasn't necessary. If ye can do what you say ye can with the--" He pauses, then points at the bolas. "--with that thing, then great. As fer that flail o'yers, just how good are ye with it?"
#200 zombiegleemax May 28, 2005 19:10:20	Leonardo finds that he is comfortable with his new aquaintance. Perhaps it is something about the way the dwarf keeps smiling... "My name is Leonardo Dendranth. It is good to meet you." He follows Gerug's advice and sheathes his sickle and bola. "Bolas. They're called bolas," Leo says in answer to Gerug's stumble over the name. "Well, I've never really thought about how good I am with the flail. 'Humility is the root from which all other virtues grow,' a man in my village once told me. But I've never failed my former duties with it, that is certain. Maybe it would be best to judge my skill for yourself."
#201 zombiegleemax May 28, 2005 23:27:33	The earns the human a hearty laugh and an amiable grin. "Maybe it would at that. All right, then. Let's head on over to the training grounds and see what y'can do with that."
#202 zombiegleemax May 29, 2005 0:47:30	Leo nods and gets ready to follow the dwarf's lead.
#203 zombiegleemax May 29, 2005 14:26:20	Gerug grabs a quarter staff and takes a half-sit stance about eight feet from Leonardo, tapping the ground on his left with one side of the staff, then to his right with the other. "All right. So we'll say I've had a bad day and have been sharing it with this big ol' stick of mine. Ye're on the scene now; what d'ye think ye can to do about it?" The dwarf keeps his tone light, but watches the human closely.
#204 zombiegleemax May 29, 2005 21:42:33	Leonardo holds his hands out in a disarming manner. "Well, rash actions never got me anywhere back home. Before reaching for any weapons, I would want to understand the situation. In my experience, disputes rarely have to come to blows. "So, I would try to calm you down, drawing no weapons at first, and ask what the problem is. If indeed it has simply been a bad day, perhaps you would be open to compromise." Though somehow, I don't think he'll make this that easy... Leo steps a couple of feet toward the dwarf, but attempts to keep out of reach of the quarterstaff.
#205 zombiegleemax May 30, 2005 13:12:24	"All... right," the dwarf ventures. "All right, that's good. That's thinking clearly. We'll save the weapon drills for another time. All right, let's try this. Head on over to Nobody's Inn and ask to talk to Marroc. I'd like to hear yer impression of him. Just... there's a half-orc watching over the place. He doesn't like guards or nosey people much. Keep that in mind while yer trying to get ta speak t'the manager."
#206 zombiegleemax May 31, 2005 0:06:13	The sudden end to the training leaves Leonardo unsure what kind of impression his methods have left on the dwarf. But Leo shrugs it off. No sense in over thinking it. He listens to the dwarf's instructions carefully. It seems like an odd request to the ranger, but Leo nods anyways. "Sounds doable," Leo says as he turns to the door. "...Now, where exactly is Nobody's Inn?" [Assuming Gerug gives Leo directions... to Nobody's Inn p.6]
#207 zombiegleemax Oct 11, 2005 0:11:01	A familiar dwarf makes his way down to the front desk. "Has there been any sign of that White -- that fella with the flail?" Gerug asks the sargeant. "Ye know, the one I sent to see Marroc over at Nobody's Inn? No? I hope he didn't meet any trouble on the way. He seemed a level-headed sort. Well, have someone let me know when he gets back. Thanks."
#208 zombiegleemax Oct 11, 2005 23:52:07	Leo stumbles into the guardhouse. Tired and still smelling slightly of the city sewers, Leo thought about going back to the Blue Pumpkin first, but decided to report back here as soon as he could. Making his way to the front desk, Leo is greeted by a welcome sight. Gerug is already there. At least Leo wouldn't have to wait. "Hello. I'm sorry for the delay. I was somewhat side-tracked."
#209 zombiegleemax Oct 12, 2005 14:18:59	Gerug raises an eyebrow at Leonardo's comment. "Looks like it was an interesting detour," he says, sniffing. "Smells a bit that way too. Any trouble?"
#210 zombiegleemax Oct 13, 2005 0:32:45	"Not too much trouble. Not yet anyways." Leo recounts the past few hours, beginning at his chance encounter with Neb and Nanashi at Nobody's and describing the search for and recovery of Had. "I tried to avoid any deaths, but I'm afraid there were casualties among Gobi's gang. Another thing bothered me: Marroc seemed to take an unusual interest in finding Had. Perhaps it was just neighbourly concern, but I thought I should tell you. You asked me to meet Marroc and give you my impression of him. He's an odd halfling, keeping an establishment like Nobody's. I would be suspicious of him if he had given me any indication of being deserving of it, but he didn't. If he's doing anything illegal, he seems to be the type that's very good at hiding it."
#211 zombiegleemax Oct 15, 2005 11:26:54	"Huh," Gerug says. After a pause to put his thoughts together, he continues, "I'll need ye to take a few men out to where ye had the fight, as well as where they kept the kidnapped man. We'll have to talk to these Neb and Nanashi characters ye've mentioned as well. It might be best if you mentioned that to them yerself, so we can avoid a scene. I'm not lookin' to create trouble for them or for Marroc over this, but at least a few of those kidnappers are still at large."
#212 zombiegleemax Oct 20, 2005 22:25:16	Leo nods as he listens to Gerug's request. "Yes, I think I can handle that. Do you need me to bring your men to the site of the fight now, or can I head back to my living quaters first? It's been something of an adventure, and I think I need time to rest up."
#213 zombiegleemax Oct 21, 2005 21:53:53	Gerug frowns in thought. "Tell you what," he offers. "You just show them the site and I'll have one of them escort you back to your quarters straightaway. Sound all right?"
#214 zombiegleemax Oct 23, 2005 18:57:18	Leo nods. "Very well. I'm ready to leave whenever your men are."
#215 zombiegleemax Oct 23, 2005 19:53:54	In short order, Gerug has assembled a group of three guardsmen to go with Leonardo, including a corporal he refers to only as "Bear".
#216 zombiegleemax Oct 31, 2005 23:56:04	Leo quickly becomes aquainted with each of the guardsmen and, after a final confirmation from Gerug, leads them to the site of the fight. [To Elsewhere p.2]
#217 Pangur Oct 04, 2008 2:47:29	The chapterhouse is as forbidding as it ever was. It was probably not meant to invite the citizenry in on a whim. Still, once inside there's a desk with a business-like elderly woman who looks up expectantly whenever someone enters. Clearly visitors are supposed to inform her of the purpose of their visit. [convenient bump]
#218 dorian_d_grey Oct 21, 2008 1:06:07	The day draws to a close when the trio arrives at the city watch. The torches inside the archway that leads to the door are already lit, their flickering flames producing a display of light and shadow inside the arch, adding to the forbidding feel of the structure. Dorian raises his hand to knock but finds the door ajar, a small crack of light emanating from the inside. From inside a womans voice drifts out No need to knock as long as the door is open, come in
#219 Pangur Oct 21, 2008 3:53:45	The woman is busy, scribbling in a number of ledgers and tallying lists, but she neatly tucks placeholders in the volumes before her, closes them and looks at the group, waiting for them to state their business.
#220 arvindur Oct 21, 2008 3:55:42	"Wait here boy, don't follow strangers now. Even if they have treats." Arvindur took the voice up on it's offer and pushed the door open, might as well get this done quick and get back to his dog, pity the city folk didn't appreciate a healthy dog that size indoors.
#221 dorian_d_grey Oct 21, 2008 5:17:43	Following Arvindur inside Dorian approaches the desk "Dorian D'Grey, Zade Deftfingers and Arvindur Leafchaser on detail from the Silver Swords at your service Ma'am, We're under orders to report to the citywatch" In keeping with his military background Dorian stands to attention. Shrugging his cloak behind his shoulders reveals the imperial scouts emblem on his right shoulder
#222 Pangur Oct 21, 2008 5:47:28	"Dorian D'Grey, Zade Deftfingers and Arvindur Leafchaser on detail from the Silver Swords at your service Ma'am, We're under orders to report to the citywatch" "Ah, yes. You are expected. Please follow me." Leaving her desk, the woman guides the trio into the building, to a door on one of the upper levels. As they approach, the door opens and a young girl comes out: surprisingly, it's Zohrina. She doesn't notice the group because she almost storms away in the opposite direction, an angry look on her face. The guide doesn't comment but continues to the door and knocks. "Commander? The Silver Swords have arrived." Receiving permission, she opens the door: "Commander Gudrun Halvarsdottir will see you now."
#223 dorian_d_grey Oct 21, 2008 6:39:44	Thanking the woman as he passe her Dorian enters the officeand stands to attention about three feet in front of the desk "Dorian D'grey reporting Ma'am"
#224 arvindur Oct 21, 2008 10:19:48	Arvindur enters a step behind Dorian, "Arvindur Leafchaser, reporting."
#225 zade_deftfingers Oct 21, 2008 12:48:55	*Zade follows the other two into the watch house and then into the commanders room. Then Zade stops a couple feet back from Dorian and to his right. "Zade Deftfingers reporting for duty."
#226 Pangur Oct 21, 2008 14:31:47	"Good evening, all of you, and thank you for coming." Commander Halvarsdottir is a middle-aged woman with a greying hair in a tight bun, piercing blue eyes and a resolute, energetic expression. "A few nights ago you came to the aid of my Zohrina and one of my young men of the watch when they got in a tight spot. For this, I wish to extend my gratitude to you personally." She smiles warmly when she says this. "But also, one of my sergeants reported you handled the situation admirably and expressed a willingness to assist the Watch. This is of course not possible for matters that fall under our normal jurisdiction, but we recently have something on our hands we are not well-suited to handle: it involves the use of magic, and as you may know we simply don't have any capable mages among our ranks. Normally we defer entirely to the Hightower in these matters, but the incidents so far are quite petty and the wizards let us know they have no time for this. They did send an apprentice who took maybe an hour out of his precious time, didn't come up with anything useful and made himself scarce again. However, while the magic involved may be petty and harmless, the incidents have repeated themselves a handful of times that we know of already, and I would like to get to the bottom of this. Sergeant Flint mentioned magic is not unknown to you, and your superiors were gracious enough to grant my request that you could be detached to the Watch for the duration of the investigation. All this on the condition that you agree to this, of course - I do not wish to have you do this against your will."
#227 dorian_d_grey Oct 22, 2008 0:58:11	Dorian looks thoughtfull for a moment before replying "First of all you're daughter and her beau were in trouble for doing nothing wrong Ma'am. Helping them was the right thing to do and I think all of us would step in again if needs be. I do not know much about magic myself but I am a skilled tracker, tis been to long since I've been able to use my skills in a serious hunt. More's the pity our sorceror friend is not with us, his knowledge would have come in handy. I'm up for this. Could you give us more specific's or is are there people we can talk to that might help us get a lead?"
#228 Pangur Oct 22, 2008 2:22:45	"The right thing to do it may have been, but not everyone would have stepped in as you did. No need to be modest about it. As for specifics, sergeant Flint has all the details: guards and watchmen involved, witnesses, places and dates. His patrol is leaves in a little under an hour, so he's probably already in the building. Sergeant Ursula, who showed you to my door, can take you to him."
#229 arvindur Oct 22, 2008 9:59:04	"Thank you for the compliment commander, but it was only right to step in, senseless violence serves no purpose. As for the hunt, our combined tracking abilities should more than make up for the lack of the wizardly magic in place. Think we should see the Sergeant before the trail gets any colder, Dorian?"
#230 zade_deftfingers Oct 22, 2008 14:32:26	*Zade bows his head in appreciation of the compliment. .oO(Of course I mainly did that to get some fighting action around it, it grew so dull as of late, but if she thinks I did it to save her daughter, then no skin of my back...) *Zade smiles inwardly to himself and then waits to see what his two companions decide to do.
#231 dorian_d_grey Oct 23, 2008 0:54:30	"A good point Arvindur. Let's get on with this hunt" Turning to the woman behind the desk "By your leave Ma'am we'll start the investigation immediately"
#232 Pangur Oct 23, 2008 3:13:49	"By all means. Sergeant Ursula will issue each of you a badge, identifying you as temporary deputies to the Watch. My thanks again, and good hunting."
#233 dorian_d_grey Oct 23, 2008 4:30:30	Dorian salutes the commander and turns around. Leading the others out the door he returns to the frontdesk to find Sgt Ursula "Here we are once again Sergeant. We accepted the mission and the comander told us you could help us locate Sergeant Flint and issue us badges to identify ourselves with"
#234 Pangur Oct 23, 2008 10:18:39	"Good to hear." Sgt Ursula opens a drawer and takes out three small shield-shaped badges. Watchmen and city guards have the same, only half again as large. She passes one to each of the newly deputized men and points to a corridor leading to the back of the compound. "Flint is likely back there, getting something to eat before he takes his patrol out. Just follow your ears, the mess room is the loudest in the building, especially when the watch takes over from the guards. I expect you to return those as soon as you're done with them," she adds, indicating the badges.
#235 dorian_d_grey Oct 23, 2008 13:13:02	Dorian's face opens in a smile at the mention of food. he takes up the badge and pins it to the collar of his cloak "Good hot food, Flint's likely a man to my liking. I wouldn't say no to a good meal myself. Come lads, let's go and find this masterfull sergeant". "Don't worry Sergeant, I'll see you get them back"
#236 arvindur Oct 23, 2008 14:11:18	Arvindur attached the badge to his armor, "Mess hall eh, guess we'd have to interrupt his meal if we're to hear anything"
#237 zade_deftfingers Oct 23, 2008 15:13:56	*Zade takes the badge and attaches it to his cloak. And at the mention of food Zade's stomach begins to rumble, reminding him that he hasn't eaten much of anything today... "Perhaps we could grab something to eat while we are there, no use fighting on an empty stomach." *Zade smiles and winks at both of his companions as he says this.
#238 dorian_d_grey Oct 24, 2008 0:55:42	"Well lads, what are we waiting for, let's go find sergeant Flint and some of that food" With those words Dorian greets Ursula and walks of in the direction she indicated, listening for the sounds of a messhall
#239 Pangur Oct 24, 2008 2:10:05	As predicted by the sergeant, the trio can't really go wrong: a loud din is coming from a room halfway down the corridor. Laughing and yelling, but also curses and angry comments: the guards are letting of steam after a long day and the watch won't content themselves just listening. There's no door, just a wide opening in the middle of the room's long wall. The room itself is barely large enough to contain everyone present, and this combined with the roaring fireplaces on either end makes for sweltering temperatures. A thin stew is bubbling away in large cauldrons, chipped bowls and woorden spoons placed nearby.
#240 arvindur Oct 24, 2008 3:37:26	Considering the din for a moment, Arvindur nudges Dorian, "Here, I think we need human sized voices to be heard over this."
#241 dorian_d_grey Oct 24, 2008 5:59:20	Dorian hits the butt end of his spear on the ground a few times in an attemtp to draw some attention, when that doesn't seem to work he bellows "Sergeant Flint, we're looking for Sergeant Flint"
#242 Pangur Oct 24, 2008 10:03:44	The unfamiliar faces get a few curious and even downright sneering looks, but eventually a path opens up to a table where the sergeant is sitting with a handful of other watchmen. Looking up, Flint recognizes his visitors and waves them over.
#243 zade_deftfingers Oct 26, 2008 12:52:43	*After adjusting to the confusion of the mess hall, Zade sees Sergent Flint waving them over. Zade beckons his friends to follow him as he makes his way over to the Sergent. .oO(Wow this food looks delicious I hope that we have enough time to eat while we are being filled in with the details....) *When Zade get's over to the table with the Sergent he sits down across from the Sergent and waits for Dorian or Arvindur to start the talking, since Zade never was one for conversations.
#244 dorian_d_grey Oct 27, 2008 1:55:52	Dorian leans his spear against the table and sitson the wooden bench next to Zade. " "Sorry for interupting your meal Sarge but commander Halvardottir commisioned us to look in to the magical disturbances, seeing as the Tower doens't have the appetite for is. She told us you could fill us in on the details"
#245 Pangur Oct 27, 2008 4:48:15	"Evening, gents. So the commander took you up on your offer after all, eh? That's good, that's good. It's an ugly piece of business, that, and we don't have anyone good enough with magic to make sense of it. Right, details. Well, we know of six incidents so far. They all involve a small animal being killed and drained of blood, with a number of symbols scribbled around the corpse. There's some magical aura of what's it hanging over it, according to that Hightower mage, but he said it's too weak to mean anything. Not that I trust that one to do a thorough job of anything, but... Anyway, we're trying to find people who have seen or heard something, but nobody's talking so far. Figures. The locations are all over the map, from the dodgy parts of town we don't send the rookies to to the posh streets that have their own guards. The first one found happened about four weeks ago, fas as we can tell. We didn't think too much of it until the third one, when we realized we were probably going to keep on finding them. I'll get you a list of the places. We've got some of the elder watchmen to keep an eye open in the areas, just in case, but they haven't noticed anything strange happening since."
#246 dorian_d_grey Oct 29, 2008 1:57:38	"Well Sarge, if you give us what you've got we'll look in to it. On another but related note, would you know where I could get some sleeping agent? I'd like to have something extra up my sleave if we come up against a magic user"
#247 Pangur Oct 29, 2008 2:37:03	"There are a few apothecaries and alchemists in the city that should have what you're looking for. The Watch gets that sort of thing from the Hightower, so you could ask there as well. I suppose it'll depend on the potency you want. I'll have someone bring over my notes and that list first thing in the morning. In the meantime you could maybe go and have a word with magister Vlerick. He's the one the Hightower sent. He wasn't much use, so for the fee the Watch paid for his services he could at least point you in the right direction."
#248 dorian_d_grey Oct 29, 2008 3:19:38	"I'm supposing we can find him at the hightower? Then that'll be our first stop. I'll look in at one of the alchemist shops to see if they carry what I need"
#249 arvindur Oct 29, 2008 11:27:04	"Well Sarge, if you give us what you've got we'll look in to it. On another but related note, would you know where I could get some sleeping agent? I'd like to have something extra up my sleave if we come up against a magic user" Arvindur nudges his partner, "Not to worry too much on that end, I'm pretty sure most wizards I've heard of have trouble using their spells when they're all tied up. Of course, every bit helps there."
#250 dorian_d_grey Oct 29, 2008 13:50:23	"Hah, it's the getting him tied up part i'm worried about." There's a good natured smile on Dorian's face. It's clear he's happy with his companions "Maybe Zade has some trick up his sleave which he hasn't shown us yet"
#251 arvindur Oct 30, 2008 3:32:42	Arvindur wriggled his fingers, grinning "Druid, remember? Them wizards don't have all the fancy stuff, and there are roots, fresh and old, everywhere."
#252 zade_deftfingers Nov 01, 2008 12:22:15	*After Dorian's comment his gives his companion a sly wink. "Perhaps I do, perhaps I don't, you'll just have to wait for the fun to begin to see what I'm going to do next." *With that, Zade laughs and pats his friend on the back, waiting for them to get a move on to their next stop.
#253 dorian_d_grey Nov 03, 2008 2:20:41	Half the mess hall (at least those seeing Zade antics) doubles up with laughter as the halfing climbs up a wooden bench to pat the 7 foot giant on the back in a reasuring way. Dorian has a hard time hiding the smile on his own face as well. "Aye Zade. We'll see when we the fun starts. I say it's time we go pay this magister Vlerick a visit. After we eat of course" With those words Dorian moves over to the fire, finds a couple of clean bowls and spoons and helps himself and his companions to some stew and bread
#254 arvindur Nov 03, 2008 3:48:24	Chuckling at the sight, "Zade, next time you want to do that, I'll lend you Wolfkin."
#255 zade_deftfingers Nov 03, 2008 21:29:13	*Zade looks around at the mess hall before realizing that he is standing on top of the bench. He shrugs his shoulders and shares a laugh with the rest of them. "Aye, I'll take you up on that offer, but I have a feeling that i'll just shake his hand or something easier next time." *Zade laughs after that and then digs in after he has some stew set down in front of him.
#256 dorian_d_grey Nov 04, 2008 7:48:23	Dorian makes short work of his stew, cleaning the bowl with a piece of bread. "We'll be going once you two have finished. I'll try see to getting directions" with those words the big man turns to the sergeant again asking him for directions to the Hightower. Pretty soon the two are engaged in a talk about the city and it's dangers, Flint pointing out the best route and wich places to avoid at night
#257 arvindur Nov 04, 2008 10:11:44	Arvindur was already at the end of his second bowl of stew when Dorian said that, cleaning it off similarly and listening in on his conversation with the sergeant. "Ready when you are."
#258 zade_deftfingers Nov 04, 2008 16:34:18	*Zade finishes his meal, after a second helping of both stew and bread, not realizing how hungry he was until he finished his meal. When Zade's done he pushes his bowl forward and after finishing his drink he stands up and checks to see all of his things are still there. "Well it looks like we are all ready, I guess it's time to get a move on."
#259 dorian_d_grey Nov 05, 2008 9:06:36	"In that case, let's get going" Dorian gets up, greets Flint, grabs his gear and walks out of the mess hall. In the corridor he waits for the others to catch up "Let's go see how Wilfkin is doing. At least he should be welcome at the tower. Animals enough there or so I heard, what with all those mages and there familiars"
#260 arvindur Nov 06, 2008 3:47:36	Chuckling,"So many snacks around that he can't eat? Not sure if I want to try holding onto him then."
#261 dorian_d_grey Nov 06, 2008 6:26:54	[i]Dorian leads the companions out of the chapterhouse where Arvindur and Wolfkin are united again. From there he begins to pick his way through the streets of the city. (To Elsewhere....)
#262 arvindur Apr 30, 2009 0:23:28	Arvindur and his wounded companions arrive at the chapterhouse with the city guards, fairly ripe after their trek in the sewers.
#263 Pangur Apr 30, 2009 13:18:26	The smelly trio and the equally smelly dog are ushered quickly into a small courtyard. There's a pump and a basin, as well as a couple of ratty towels. "Get cleaned up a bit and then go see the healer on the first floor. We'll have warm water, soap and some real towels ready for you there," the lieutenant says. "We'll get your prisoners installed in the meantime, and I'll let commander Gerug know we have more info on the bloody fight I was sent out to investigate. You can add the details later."
#264 arvindur Apr 30, 2009 15:01:03	"We'll be over as soon as we get our injuries looked at." Arvindur worked the pump for the others, then settled to scrubbing the gunk off Wolfkin. The thick shaggy coat was a nightmare to rid of the crusted goo. In short order, the party was no longer radiating more than a faint odor, and headed for the mentioned healer.
#265 Pangur Apr 30, 2009 16:17:45	The healer is a dour-looking half-elf named Alvaran. He doesn't say much beyond minute directions to hold an arm so-and-so or stop yelping at every pinch. However, he's quite efficient and works fast. Moreover, this leaves the entire conversation open to the deputised Silver Swords and the lieutenant, who by now has introduced himself as Daniel. "Right. So let's clear up a few things. What happened, exactly?"
#266 arvindur Apr 30, 2009 22:29:14	"We had recently left the Ravendale estate, the scene of a crime we were investigating, when we noticed a group of men following us. It seemed best at the time to confront the group, as they did not seem particularly well equipped, so we lured them somewhere deserted to avoid civilian injuries, should things go bad. At that point, the group declined discussion and assaulted the three of us, along with a second group of hidden followers in that alley." "Unfortunately, as they possessed a mage amongst their number and outnumbered our team significantly, we were barely able to hold them off, if not for the assistance of a stranger, I fear we would be dead by now. In any case, the majority of them were wounded beyond capture, and our mysterious benefactor fled the scene." "Would the Watch be able to identify any of the dead or captive? From what they said, it seems the attack relates to our investigation, and the attackers each bore tattoos."
#267 Pangur May 02, 2009 14:17:59	"Luring them away is good. I'll make mention of it in my report. A mysterious stranger came to your rescue? I'd play that down a bit. I'm not telling you to lie or anything, ok, but be sure to give a functional report, ok? Keep it simple, present the facts that are relevant, don't dwell on the rest. You understand my meaning?" The implied meaning seems to be to not create complications for the Guard and stress the positives. The guard is funded by the city and has to rely on the good will of its officials. But the lieutenant is a career guardsman, the Silver Sword deputies may have to figure out for themselves how much this advice applies to them as well. "We'll ask among the other guards and watchmen about the tattoos and if they know who you were dealing with. A mage among them is both good and bad news. Bad because they don't come cheap, so this isn't a small matter for whoever sent him after you. Good because there's not many of 'em, and the Hightower keeps tabs on all who use arcane talents in the city. You should go and see what you can find out there. At the least you should get a name. Bit of bad business with those tattoos though. I assume it's you that carved them out? Not a good image for the Watch, that. I'd play it careful with that. Remember what I said earlier."
#268 arvindur May 02, 2009 22:55:27	"We had to do what seemed best at the time, for fear what little evidence we could obtain is lost. " Arvindur nods at the advice, "On the bright side, we managed to capture the wizard alive. Someone adept at questioning may be able to get something out of him. Or would bringing him to the Hightower be more feasible? I'm not too sure where attempted murder stands in the city laws or how the Hightower deals with such, being new here."
#269 Pangur May 03, 2009 14:24:38	"On the bright side, we managed to capture the wizard alive. Someone adept at questioning may be able to get something out of him. Or would bringing him to the Hightower be more feasible? I'm not too sure where attempted murder stands in the city laws or how the Hightower deals with such, being new here." "I'll have one of our more experienced people take a crack at sorting him out and making him more cooperative. We'll see how that pans out. As for the Hightower, in cases like this where both the Guard and they have a claim on someone, whoever catches him first has first dibs. They'll be sentenced by the city and by the Tower on separate charges, if the wizards have charges to make of course, but we get the first shot in." The lieutenant has no compunctions about switching to "we" when it comes to getting credit, apparently, but that might work both ways.
#270 arvindur May 03, 2009 20:41:52	Arvindur nods again, he didn't particularly care who got the credit, as long as the incident is resolved,"I'll leave the wizard to your men's capable hands then. Think we should see Commander Gerug now?"
#271 Pangur May 04, 2009 1:49:53	"I'll leave the wizard to your men's capable hands then. Think we should see Commander Gerug now?" "I'll give him my final report. If he has any more questions, he'll ask for you. If not, you're off the hook. Although Commander Halvarsdottir may want a report from you as well tonight. That's Watch business though. If I were you I'd get myself sorted out by the healers in one of the temples and get back to my investigation. If we find out anything from your prisoner, we'll let you know."
#272 arvindur May 04, 2009 9:09:08	"Alright then, thanks lieutenant. Come on guys, your wounds need magic healing, and probably a disease cure just to be sure. The sewers can't be any good for those." Arvindur was halfway out of the room before he realised something, "Um, either of you guys know where the temples are?"
#273 Pangur May 04, 2009 12:46:25	"Um, either of you guys know where the temples are?" "Agathalos' and Ordemetrex' temples are the largest, but we could try another too," Zade says. "Most of them are fairly close to one another anyway, at least the ones that get along. Agathalos and Agametrex are probably best for healing." Zade takes the lead and sets out towards the district around the great church of Agathalos. Show There's a thread on the 2nd page for the Church of Agathalos you can use, as well as one for the temple of Ordemetrex. If you prefer one of the others, take it to Elsewhere.