"This way." Rolen makes his way out of the tavern, "Follow me." And heads a few doors down to the inn. "I happened to make the acquaintances of the children while sharing a meal at the inn one day and managed to mildly entertain them with some minor magics."
As you open the door to the Inn, Braithe is enjoying a meal with the children, Vartok the purple turantula, dances in the middle of the table for their entertainment. The children run up and hug you all; but they do notice the absence of most your crew.
"Where is Haven?" asks Mordai.
"And what about Suzie?" asks Lerissa. "Please tell me nothing has happened to them."
"What took you so long?" Braithe chuckles. "And I see we have some new travellers with us, which might come in very handy given what seems to be happening within our ranks."
You share some food and drink on Braithe's tab. Now around midday, a commotion breaks out outside at the Viceroy's Mansion. You can hear shouting and a crowd of people outside the building.
"Well, sweetie Suzie had to leave in order to complete some of her priestly duties. Unfortunately, she won't be traveling with us anymore. And Haven, well, Haven is with her." Scottie will tell the children but will give Braithe a look that says that there is something more.
Rolen stares in awe at Scottie, who with one breath threatened to cryptically 'feed him to some spider in the sewer for a snack,' and with the next speak so endearingly to the children, slowly coming to the realization that this person was truly unbalanced and would bear watching in the future.
Erik was silent as they made their way towards the residential district. He had barely met these people...but he felt glad that they had found who they were looking for. A momentary pain of sadness passed Erik's face as his thoughts turned towards his family, but he shook the thoughts away.
Rolen moves up beside Arvidsjaur at the window, "What is all that noise about, what's going on outside there? It looks like trouble brewing by the Viceroy's Mansion."
Braithe's head dips in a moment's silence for their fallen comrades. Vartok crawls back to Braithe's pocket; if you didn't know better, you would say the spider was depressed about the news.
Arvidsjaur and Rolen see the crowd out the window. They all watch a group of young men dressed in black, each with a black eye patch over their left eye. They seem to be preaching something to the crowd, but nobody can hear from this distance.
"There are two rival gangs....the government does nothing while they fight throughout the town, innocent bystanders often get caught in the crossfire. That is what drew me to this town. Some thing has to be done..." Erik says softly, watching out the window with the rest.
"The people with the eye patches are the Jackanapes: a bunch of young revolutionaries. To become a member, they must remove their left eye with a burning sick as a sign of commitment." Erik says softly, a tone of disgust evident in his voice. He had never been a fan of self mutilation. "The cloaked figures are members of the tabaxi warlocks, who invaded Ishbrae shortly after the tieflings left. The two groups hate Viceroy Hogstout, just as much as they hate each other." Erik continued. "Viceroy Hogstout seems content to let the two groups fight each while he sits behind his walls."
"These warring rebels are so filled with hate," says Aliira. "I think it would be unwise to deal with anybody unwilling to let diplomacy run its course. I know very little about Hogstout himself, but he is the longest serving ruler of this region. He assisted us in running the Isle back when we were here."
"Hogstout!" Braithe scoffed. "Sounds more like Hogsnout. The pig doesn't deserve his position of power. My brother's kindness might've left him hung naked from the highest spire in the citadel, but he knew how to listen to the people. I say we speak to these Jackanapes. Not to join their ridiculous mutilation club, but hear their ideas."
[All newer players pick up on the reference that the old man Braithe is the illegitimate brother to King Thedas, who watched his wife and children's throats slit and was hung naked from the highest spire of the citadel; all because he trusted the tieflings.]
At that moment, there is a clicking noise as a pack of thri-kreen soldiers make their way past the inn, towards the crowd.
"I don't know if we should get involved in this conflict, I have a feeling no matter what, one or both groups will consider us to be taking sides." Rolen surveys the general mood of the room to see if anyone agrees with him, and how many wish to involve themselves in the disturbance outside the Viceroy's Mansion.
"I agree, I think we should stay out of any gang wars right now. My first priority is getting these kids somewhere safe where they can grow up for now. Live a normal life."
Erik considered the words he was hearing, but he wasn't sure how he felt about the way things seemed to be going. He could understand people's reasoning, especially safeguarding the children.
"The safety of the children is a top priority to be sure. But these are not the only children in this town. I won't claim to have all the answers...but something has to be done to make everyone safer..." His words are soft but firm. "Neither side is ever entirely in the right, and I don't know if either can be reasoned with." Thoughts went through his mind, reflecting on Braithe's words. Perhaps if the government was removed there would be someone capable to replace Hogstout...the idea had merritt. "I would gladly help get the children away from here...But I cannot stand by and do nothing about this..." He hoped he was not alone in this. He looked to the others in turn, knowing full well that none of them owed him anything.
Scottie is on edge, not sure how it feels about all this but it looks like this guy might be there best shot at finding the kids.
“Take us to them. If you’re lying or this is a trap I know of a spider in the sewers that would love a snack like you.”
"This way." Rolen makes his way out of the tavern, "Follow me." And heads a few doors down to the inn. "I happened to make the acquaintances of the children while sharing a meal at the inn one day and managed to mildly entertain them with some minor magics."
You leave the Twisted Sister [Bill - 15 gold]
As you open the door to the Inn, Braithe is enjoying a meal with the children, Vartok the purple turantula, dances in the middle of the table for their entertainment. The children run up and hug you all; but they do notice the absence of most your crew.
"Where is Haven?" asks Mordai.
"And what about Suzie?" asks Lerissa. "Please tell me nothing has happened to them."
"What took you so long?" Braithe chuckles. "And I see we have some new travellers with us, which might come in very handy given what seems to be happening within our ranks."
You share some food and drink on Braithe's tab. Now around midday, a commotion breaks out outside at the Viceroy's Mansion. You can hear shouting and a crowd of people outside the building.
"Well, sweetie Suzie had to leave in order to complete some of her priestly duties. Unfortunately, she won't be traveling with us anymore. And Haven, well, Haven is with her." Scottie will tell the children but will give Braithe a look that says that there is something more.
Rolen stares in awe at Scottie, who with one breath threatened to cryptically 'feed him to some spider in the sewer for a snack,' and with the next speak so endearingly to the children, slowly coming to the realization that this person was truly unbalanced and would bear watching in the future.
Erik was silent as they made their way towards the residential district. He had barely met these people...but he felt glad that they had found who they were looking for. A momentary pain of sadness passed Erik's face as his thoughts turned towards his family, but he shook the thoughts away.
Rolen moves up beside Arvidsjaur at the window, "What is all that noise about, what's going on outside there? It looks like trouble brewing by the Viceroy's Mansion."
Braithe's head dips in a moment's silence for their fallen comrades. Vartok crawls back to Braithe's pocket; if you didn't know better, you would say the spider was depressed about the news.
Arvidsjaur and Rolen see the crowd out the window. They all watch a group of young men dressed in black, each with a black eye patch over their left eye. They seem to be preaching something to the crowd, but nobody can hear from this distance.
"There are two rival gangs....the government does nothing while they fight throughout the town, innocent bystanders often get caught in the crossfire. That is what drew me to this town. Some thing has to be done..." Erik says softly, watching out the window with the rest.
As Erik is explaining this, a group of robed tabaxis wander up to the crowd, eyeing off the young men, the slender spotty tails flicking irritably.
"The people with the eye patches are the Jackanapes: a bunch of young revolutionaries. To become a member, they must remove their left eye with a burning sick as a sign of commitment." Erik says softly, a tone of disgust evident in his voice. He had never been a fan of self mutilation. "The cloaked figures are members of the tabaxi warlocks, who invaded Ishbrae shortly after the tieflings left. The two groups hate Viceroy Hogstout, just as much as they hate each other." Erik continued. "Viceroy Hogstout seems content to let the two groups fight each while he sits behind his walls."
"These warring rebels are so filled with hate," says Aliira. "I think it would be unwise to deal with anybody unwilling to let diplomacy run its course. I know very little about Hogstout himself, but he is the longest serving ruler of this region. He assisted us in running the Isle back when we were here."
"Hogstout!" Braithe scoffed. "Sounds more like Hogsnout. The pig doesn't deserve his position of power. My brother's kindness might've left him hung naked from the highest spire in the citadel, but he knew how to listen to the people. I say we speak to these Jackanapes. Not to join their ridiculous mutilation club, but hear their ideas."
[All newer players pick up on the reference that the old man Braithe is the illegitimate brother to King Thedas, who watched his wife and children's throats slit and was hung naked from the highest spire of the citadel; all because he trusted the tieflings.]
At that moment, there is a clicking noise as a pack of thri-kreen soldiers make their way past the inn, towards the crowd.
Quietly listening to the conversation and observing the activities outside the Inn.
"I don't know if we should get involved in this conflict, I have a feeling no matter what, one or both groups will consider us to be taking sides." Rolen surveys the general mood of the room to see if anyone agrees with him, and how many wish to involve themselves in the disturbance outside the Viceroy's Mansion.
"I agree, I think we should stay out of any gang wars right now. My first priority is getting these kids somewhere safe where they can grow up for now. Live a normal life."
Erik considered the words he was hearing, but he wasn't sure how he felt about the way things seemed to be going. He could understand people's reasoning, especially safeguarding the children.
"The safety of the children is a top priority to be sure. But these are not the only children in this town. I won't claim to have all the answers...but something has to be done to make everyone safer..." His words are soft but firm. "Neither side is ever entirely in the right, and I don't know if either can be reasoned with." Thoughts went through his mind, reflecting on Braithe's words. Perhaps if the government was removed there would be someone capable to replace Hogstout...the idea had merritt. "I would gladly help get the children away from here...But I cannot stand by and do nothing about this..." He hoped he was not alone in this. He looked to the others in turn, knowing full well that none of them owed him anything.