Welcome to Westerra!!!! After many days and for some of you weeks of traveling you find yourself at the gates of Norend. It's a medium sized city that is not too impressive in terms of some of the grand cities scattered across the 12 Kingdoms.
The city is built up around a large hill and is broken up into 4 districts.
Hightop:Located at the top of the hill. The royal district, location of the keep and noble villas that reside in the city. You must have the credentials and a letter of approval to enter this area.
Midtown: location of the Admin House and the the nicer taverns and Markets. The more well off residence are located here. The Temple to the Mother Gaia is also located in this district. This is the middle ring of the hill.
Lowtown: The lowest ring of the city. It houses a majority of the population and has any tavern, shop, or service the party might need.
Dark side: The part of the city on the north side of the hill. Due to its location it only receives a couple of hours of light a day even during the summer. The Working house and black markets are located in this district.
The party arives at the admin house all around the same time. As you walk in there are dozens of adventurers milling about talking to the different clerks and looking at the various job boards.
A smart looking halfling in a fine 3 peace suit with his mustache waxed to fine points. He has a an aura of magnetism about him that you cant quite figure out but you want to listen or talk to him. He sees the party walk in with a larger group
Ah new adventurers very nice very nice, come with me come with me. He grabs each of you in turn and pulls you aside. Do you know each other. Looking at the mix his eyes linger on Jario a second longer then the others. I would think not no matter no matter I have a job for you it's why your here yes good good. The party is then escorted by 3 armed guards to the front of the line
Boris my good man register these 4 right away. He turns to the party what's your groups name? He turns back to Boris we will get that latter I want them to do the job for Sir Richard. I see greatness in them. He then hurries off never stopping to hear a word from any of the party.
Boris just shakes his head and stares at the party.
Prisca walks a bit distanced from the group as they approach Boris. In a brisk tone he speaks to Boris "Name Prisca Mirthvalor" Then he stands silently waiting if Boris needs anymore information. At times he would look around as if expecting trouble.
A of middling height cloaked in grey steps forwards and lowers her hood, shaking out her blonde tresses, green eyes glinting with delight at being in Norend.
O my goodness! All the hustle and bustle. An elf has to watch her step around here, indeed she does! Pleased to meet you, Mr Mirthvalor, and you as well, Boris.
Prisca is a short man wearing a hooded woolen gambeson under his leather armor. The armor is obscured by the large long coat he wears. In response to elf's greeting he pauses for a moment as if trying to find the right words. "Hmm...yes well met"
Glancing around and noting as often is the case her cat like features are unusual, especially with her ginger and white fur, nevertheless Jario meets the halfling's eyes as takes them in and smiles her most disarming smile. Nothing untoward here, just someone looking for work. She thinks furiously. Inwardly she breathes a sigh of relief as the halfling turns to leave. Jario then runs her eyes over her companions thinking, an interesting group, the elf may need some minding in the darker area of the city, then again maybe she has the means to avoid venturing them entirely... That certainly has its advantages! Right introductions...
"A pleasure to make each of your acquaintances. I am Jairo."
Jario then turns to Boris and again smiles "It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Boris. The gentleman indicated that you had work for us on behalf a Sir Richard? Would you be so kind as to tell us a little more about it?"
Still looking around the young elf says I'm Liawenys Amastacia! Oh my goodness! All of these talented folk all gathered together in one spot by His Grace the Duke! I wonder what this is all about? What brings you here today Mr Mirthvalor?
Prisca absentmindedly rubs his chest with a discomforted look. His mind wanders for a moment to painful memory. Once back in the here and now he answers "I am here to help these people"
Boris mutters under his breath I don't see it. But the Duke knows what he is doing I hope. Boris starts writeing on some papers on his desk before looking back up to the party.
Right right. Just sign your names here and you will be enroled into the free company of his Lord the Duke Adric High-hill. Boris slides the papers over to the group. These papers grant you access to the city after dark and will allow you a room at the old empire barracks located in Low Town by the east gate. As for the task given to you. Lets see....
Boris pulls out a large scroll and runs his fingers down the page. Ah yes the request from Sir Richard number 231. He raises his hand and staps his fingers then flashes a 2 3 and 1. A clerk comes sprinting across the room with a page. Hands it to Boris then sprints back to his desk. Lets see.
Sir Richard is having issues with Rats and some other creatures raiding his farmsted at night. You to go and kill the rats and figure out what is killing his cattle. Thats all the information I have. Sir Richard's farm is located to the west of the city about a 3 hour walk. Show his squire your papers when you arive he will know more.
Well congratulations on gaining the favor of the Duke somehow as long as you are in his graces favor you may come to with any issues you have. And I will do all I can in my emense power to help. That said you loose his favor and you can wait in line with everyone else. Boris points over to the line across the room where about 100 adventurers wait to be processed.
If you care to take on any other jobs there is a bounty board and request boards over there. He points to two large boards across the hall. If you mange to complete this task come find me and I might have more work for ye. Ill send word to Sir Richard to expect ye all in the morrow.
With that Boris waves on a group behind the party who pushes though to the desk.
Lia notes her new friend's discomfiture, and decides upon discretion as the best way to handle it. She reaches out and gives Prisca's shoulder an encouraging squeeze. She gives the Tabaxi a once over Hello Jairo, happy to meet you, too. You are a Tabaxi, yes? whilst placing her other hand on her coin purse...Noting the suppleness of the felid's leathers, Lia was struck by the relaxed ease with which the other carried herself, reminding the elf of certain members of the Tower's security team...
Lia signs her paperwork, too, with her usual flourish...O this sounds interesting :) Rats making off with the livestock? Normal mundane 4 legged rats? or some sort of organized criminal gang activity? Either way, I'm up for it. Do we get a good night's sleep? Or shall we start now and see if we can find anything out by the light of the silver moon?
Prisca strokes his bushy mustache and responds "Let leave when we are done here. The missive seems to indicate these cattle eating rats mainly attack during the night." he begins double checking his pack and readies himself to set out.
A human of average height and build nods in approval of Prisca's suggestion. It is the first time he seems to have reacted to the sudden arrangement of the party, though he is quite at peace with it. Perhaps he was caught up in the well-dressed halfling's personal magnetism. Light stubble and brown, thatchy hair mark his otherwise slightly brutish features, though a good nose and keen eyes brighten his otherwise dour expression. "This is a good plan, and honest."
He turns to each of the group in turn, staring at them, especially Jairo, for a moment before muttering. "Jairo... Lia... Prisca." He blinks twice and grins. "Perhaps if we show up at Sir Richard's door in the night with that kind of paperwork, it might be worth a meal. I'm Rodgrim vo... Callahan. You can call me Callahan."
"I am indeed Lia, I appreciate my kind are unusual and often have an... Unsavoury association with the law. I am in fact a security expert, my clients hire me to assess their security so that other unlawful characters will have a harder time gaining entry. You've probably never heard of me before and that is by design as discretion is a key principle of mine. Unfortunately that means getting new clients is harder, hence why I thought I'd lend my talents to the Duke." Jairo leans on a nearby table and signs the form passed by Prisca. "and now we are united in our task, my talents will protect and aid you all."
Jairo straightens handing the slip back. "Well sending a cat to catch a rat... At least there's some poetic justice in that "she pats her bow and quiver of arrows over her shoulder. "I travel light, so I'm ready to go now." Hearing Callahan mention of a meal, she smiles and nods in encouragement.
The party warps up there business in the admin house and start to leave. On the job bill the party was given is vague directions on how to get to Sir Richard's farmstead. The party makes its way out of the west gate and follows the path for about 2 hours before heading north. The way is easy as the area on this side of the city is open farm land. After about 30 more minutes the sun is stating to set when you reach the path that leads to the farm.
Prisca and Lia with your passive perception you both catch something out of the conner of your eye. But when you turn to look there is nothing there..... <Smendrick and Weathervision please check your dm before posting>
With a 20. You are sure you saw a shadow but when you turn to look at it, it's not there. You turn back to the others you see it again just on the edge of your vision. It does nothing but watch the party.
Welcome to the campaign, I'll kick us off tomorrow.
Glad to be here!
Welcome to Westerra!!!! After many days and for some of you weeks of traveling you find yourself at the gates of Norend. It's a medium sized city that is not too impressive in terms of some of the grand cities scattered across the 12 Kingdoms.
The city is built up around a large hill and is broken up into 4 districts.
Hightop:Located at the top of the hill. The royal district, location of the keep and noble villas that reside in the city. You must have the credentials and a letter of approval to enter this area.
Midtown: location of the Admin House and the the nicer taverns and Markets. The more well off residence are located here. The Temple to the Mother Gaia is also located in this district. This is the middle ring of the hill.
Lowtown: The lowest ring of the city. It houses a majority of the population and has any tavern, shop, or service the party might need.
Dark side: The part of the city on the north side of the hill. Due to its location it only receives a couple of hours of light a day even during the summer. The Working house and black markets are located in this district.
The party arives at the admin house all around the same time. As you walk in there are dozens of adventurers milling about talking to the different clerks and looking at the various job boards.
A smart looking halfling in a fine 3 peace suit with his mustache waxed to fine points. He has a an aura of magnetism about him that you cant quite figure out but you want to listen or talk to him. He sees the party walk in with a larger group
Ah new adventurers very nice very nice, come with me come with me. He grabs each of you in turn and pulls you aside. Do you know each other. Looking at the mix his eyes linger on Jario a second longer then the others. I would think not no matter no matter I have a job for you it's why your here yes good good. The party is then escorted by 3 armed guards to the front of the line
Boris my good man register these 4 right away. He turns to the party what's your groups name? He turns back to Boris we will get that latter I want them to do the job for Sir Richard. I see greatness in them. He then hurries off never stopping to hear a word from any of the party.
Boris just shakes his head and stares at the party.
What do you do?
Prisca walks a bit distanced from the group as they approach Boris. In a brisk tone he speaks to Boris "Name Prisca Mirthvalor" Then he stands silently waiting if Boris needs anymore information. At times he would look around as if expecting trouble.
A of middling height cloaked in grey steps forwards and lowers her hood, shaking out her blonde tresses, green eyes glinting with delight at being in Norend.
O my goodness! All the hustle and bustle. An elf has to watch her step around here, indeed she does! Pleased to meet you, Mr Mirthvalor, and you as well, Boris.
Prisca is a short man wearing a hooded woolen gambeson under his leather armor. The armor is obscured by the large long coat he wears. In response to elf's greeting he pauses for a moment as if trying to find the right words. "Hmm...yes well met"
Glancing around and noting as often is the case her cat like features are unusual, especially with her ginger and white fur, nevertheless Jario meets the halfling's eyes as takes them in and smiles her most disarming smile. Nothing untoward here, just someone looking for work. She thinks furiously. Inwardly she breathes a sigh of relief as the halfling turns to leave. Jario then runs her eyes over her companions thinking, an interesting group, the elf may need some minding in the darker area of the city, then again maybe she has the means to avoid venturing them entirely... That certainly has its advantages! Right introductions...
"A pleasure to make each of your acquaintances. I am Jairo."
Jario then turns to Boris and again smiles "It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Boris. The gentleman indicated that you had work for us on behalf a Sir Richard? Would you be so kind as to tell us a little more about it?"
Still looking around the young elf says I'm Liawenys Amastacia! Oh my goodness! All of these talented folk all gathered together in one spot by His Grace the Duke! I wonder what this is all about? What brings you here today Mr Mirthvalor?
Prisca absentmindedly rubs his chest with a discomforted look. His mind wanders for a moment to painful memory. Once back in the here and now he answers "I am here to help these people"
Boris mutters under his breath I don't see it. But the Duke knows what he is doing I hope. Boris starts writeing on some papers on his desk before looking back up to the party.
Right right. Just sign your names here and you will be enroled into the free company of his Lord the Duke Adric High-hill. Boris slides the papers over to the group. These papers grant you access to the city after dark and will allow you a room at the old empire barracks located in Low Town by the east gate. As for the task given to you. Lets see....
Boris pulls out a large scroll and runs his fingers down the page. Ah yes the request from Sir Richard number 231. He raises his hand and staps his fingers then flashes a 2 3 and 1. A clerk comes sprinting across the room with a page. Hands it to Boris then sprints back to his desk. Lets see.
Sir Richard is having issues with Rats and some other creatures raiding his farmsted at night. You to go and kill the rats and figure out what is killing his cattle. Thats all the information I have. Sir Richard's farm is located to the west of the city about a 3 hour walk. Show his squire your papers when you arive he will know more.
Well congratulations on gaining the favor of the Duke somehow as long as you are in his graces favor you may come to with any issues you have. And I will do all I can in my emense power to help. That said you loose his favor and you can wait in line with everyone else. Boris points over to the line across the room where about 100 adventurers wait to be processed.
If you care to take on any other jobs there is a bounty board and request boards over there. He points to two large boards across the hall. If you mange to complete this task come find me and I might have more work for ye. Ill send word to Sir Richard to expect ye all in the morrow.
With that Boris waves on a group behind the party who pushes though to the desk.
Lia notes her new friend's discomfiture, and decides upon discretion as the best way to handle it. She reaches out and gives Prisca's shoulder an encouraging squeeze. She gives the Tabaxi a once over Hello Jairo, happy to meet you, too. You are a Tabaxi, yes? whilst placing her other hand on her coin purse...Noting the suppleness of the felid's leathers, Lia was struck by the relaxed ease with which the other carried herself, reminding the elf of certain members of the Tower's security team...
Prisca pats Lia's hand on his shoulder. He looks to Jairo and says "It seems we will be traveling together."
Afterwards he signs the papers and hands out the rest to the other members.
Lia signs her paperwork, too, with her usual flourish...O this sounds interesting :) Rats making off with the livestock? Normal mundane 4 legged rats? or some sort of organized criminal gang activity? Either way, I'm up for it. Do we get a good night's sleep? Or shall we start now and see if we can find anything out by the light of the silver moon?
Prisca strokes his bushy mustache and responds "Let leave when we are done here. The missive seems to indicate these cattle eating rats mainly attack during the night." he begins double checking his pack and readies himself to set out.
A human of average height and build nods in approval of Prisca's suggestion. It is the first time he seems to have reacted to the sudden arrangement of the party, though he is quite at peace with it. Perhaps he was caught up in the well-dressed halfling's personal magnetism. Light stubble and brown, thatchy hair mark his otherwise slightly brutish features, though a good nose and keen eyes brighten his otherwise dour expression. "This is a good plan, and honest."
He turns to each of the group in turn, staring at them, especially Jairo, for a moment before muttering. "Jairo... Lia... Prisca." He blinks twice and grins. "Perhaps if we show up at Sir Richard's door in the night with that kind of paperwork, it might be worth a meal. I'm Rodgrim vo... Callahan. You can call me Callahan."
"I am indeed Lia, I appreciate my kind are unusual and often have an... Unsavoury association with the law. I am in fact a security expert, my clients hire me to assess their security so that other unlawful characters will have a harder time gaining entry. You've probably never heard of me before and that is by design as discretion is a key principle of mine. Unfortunately that means getting new clients is harder, hence why I thought I'd lend my talents to the Duke." Jairo leans on a nearby table and signs the form passed by Prisca. "and now we are united in our task, my talents will protect and aid you all."
Jairo straightens handing the slip back. "Well sending a cat to catch a rat... At least there's some poetic justice in that " she pats her bow and quiver of arrows over her shoulder. "I travel light, so I'm ready to go now." Hearing Callahan mention of a meal, she smiles and nods in encouragement.
<looks like rhe party is ready to go now.>
The party warps up there business in the admin house and start to leave. On the job bill the party was given is vague directions on how to get to Sir Richard's farmstead. The party makes its way out of the west gate and follows the path for about 2 hours before heading north. The way is easy as the area on this side of the city is open farm land. After about 30 more minutes the sun is stating to set when you reach the path that leads to the farm.
Prisca and Lia with your passive perception you both catch something out of the conner of your eye. But when you turn to look there is nothing there..... <Smendrick and Weathervision please check your dm before posting>
Lia pauses, and motions for the others to hold up and remain silent...listening...
Perception 20
I thought I saw something?
With a 20. You are sure you saw a shadow but when you turn to look at it, it's not there. You turn back to the others you see it again just on the edge of your vision. It does nothing but watch the party.
Prisca begins looking at his surroundings intently. "I thought I saw a rat." he looks to his party "Be on your guard something is amiss here."
25 - Perception
Prisca waves his hand in a pattern as he softly whispers an incantation. Within his open left hand flames sprout shedding light in a 20 foot radius.
(Produce Flame cantrip)