"I'm confident that you would be more subtle than I, but if you need any help with persuasion then please accept my assistance. In my experience folk tend to be extremely obliging. Failing subtley and charm, there are colder forms of persuasion"
The tavern doors suddenly slammed open. "Greetings! I have come here to find work as an Adventurerer! Could anyone direct me to a willingly group that could use a swashbuckler like myself?" Darion Blair grinned, confident that his overwhelming charisma, familial influence, and charming good looks would put him on an easy path of adventure. Spotting the group gathered around the table, he called out to them. "You there! Would you four be in need of my services?" He made a flourishing bow by way of introduction, with a wink at Bel.
Due to his ..... flamboyant entrance, people are staring at Darion. The way of the land is not to be so arrogant, but to be humble. People are getting ....suspicious.
Gary is a taken aback by the man's rather forward entrance. He doesn't remember seeing him in the gathering earlier today where the Baron explained what was happening, so must be newly arrived in this town? But if that's the case, how does he know that we're adventurers? Might he be one of the cultists, trying to get on our good side and then taking us away, never to be seen or heard from again? [Insight 21]
Gary determines that this man, whoever he is, seems to not have malign intent behind his question, and visibly relaxes a bit. That said, he is still not quite sure how or if he should respond, and briefly looks towards the gnome slinking down further into his chair and then at Bel.
The sudden enterence of this bombastic character startles Bel as she looks over at him. As he winks at her, she rolls her eyes and looks away then wispers to the others.
"My gods... I saw this guy when i came into town. He was flirting with a ridiculous amount of the towns women..."
Realizing that he's coming towards them she also starts slinking down like Socarin.
"What, no response?" Interally, Darion panicked a bit. Should I introduce myself? They don't seem to recognize who I am... Perhaps my name will jog their memories. Regaining his confidence, he straightened up, and declared, "Does the name 'Darion Blair' happen to interest you at all? I'm sure that my family's name has reached your ears at some point." He flashed another grin, but cut the wink to Bel. Better tread carefully with these four.
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Perception: 17
Darion blinked in surprise. He noted the discomfort he caused Bel, and shifted his mannerisms accordingly. "My apologies, then. I was under the impression that you all might have heard of my family before," he replied, adopting a more mild tone. "I do have some proficiency with these-" Darion tapped the hilt of one of his rapiers. "-and I have a variety of other skills that you might have need of." His right hand rested on a rapier hilt, displaying the two of the three rings he wore, one bearing the Blair crest.
Gary was deep in thought momentarily during the latter part of Darion's exchange with Bel, and his face shows a sudden epiphany. "Ah! I have indeed heard of the Blair family. My apologies for my behavior earlier. My name is Gary Endymon, cleric of Execian, at your service. I do not recall seeing you earlier when the good baron of this town met with those of us who answered the summons posted on the various flyers about town. Surely you've seen them? Talk about disappearances and cults abounds, and we have volunteered to help get to the bottom of it. I believe my friend Sacorin here has a copy of it, should you wish to take a look."
"We were just talking about how difficult it has been to get information about the cult, perhaps someone of your noble stature could better loosen some tongues. Bel has an amazing singing voice, and I believe she may be able to get far as well. Myself, well, I'm not so good at talking to people, I'm more of a bookish sort despite all appearances. I may do some research in the library to gather more information come tomorrow. Sacorin and Mjoll, what do you think you could do in order to help figure out what's going on here? It might be good to have a plan in place before we turn in for the night, so we can begin first thing in the morning. Perhaps meet up again around noon here to discuss what we've learned."
Sacorin sits up with a new found pride that he has been included in the planning stage. Handing the parchment across the table to Darion he announces to the group.
"I could talk to the animals of the neighbourhood, I always find cats have a lot of information and are always up for some gossip. The rats gave me directions to this very Tavern today."
Darion thought for a moment, before responding. "Yes, I believe I have heard of Draksyr. I can't recall where, though. I suppose we shall have to talk sometime, then. Perhaps we could discuss current politics or something of the like." He chuckled before moving on. "I shall take up information gathering shortly. Any suggestions as to where I should begin?" Scanning the parchment, he took in all of the details before speaking once more. "This Baron fellow should give us some more information. For now, I will content myself with a meal." Glancing around the tavern, he saw that all eyes were upon him. Grinning once more, as he took his seat, he called out to the waiter: "I think these fine folks all deserve a round. On me, of course." Darion placed 30 gold coins on the table. "Keep the change."
(OOC: Also, as the player, when you make a successful check, feel free to make up your own information about whatever. You succeeded on this one ;D )
Night is drawing nigh and the people have dispersed once the minstrels have finished their songs. You all will need to be early up tomorrow for a second meeting with the Baron.
(OOC: Further info - the baron is a ?? half-elf aristocrat rogue 3)
Gary replies "Well, it seems that we each have something to do tomorrow then. It was a pleasure meeting all of you, and I look forward to working with you to clear this all up. I see it's getting late, and we have another meeting with the baron early tomorrow morning. After the meeting, unless the baron has other plans in mind, I believe we should enact the plan we just discussed."
Gary finishes up his ale and heads back to the bar upon saying that, asking the innkeeper for a single room, laying down 4gp on the table in payment. Gary then heads over to his room, enters, and locks the door behind him before saying his customary nightly prayers and then turning in for the night.
In the morning, unless something else happens in the meantime, Gary will say his customary morning prayers and then proceed to go downstairs and have his complimentary breakfast before heading off to meet with the others at the baron. He will see if he notices anyone else that was hired for this task eating as well, and if so he will wait for them to finish so that they may travel together.
(Gary has previously prepared his default spell list, and from my reading of the PHB I do not need to prepare spells after a long rest unless I wish to change which spells are prepared. I will explicitly mention when I am changing my prepared spells, and those changes will be in effect until I change them again.)
It is very early in the morning, as the sun has just rose. All 5 heroes are now gathered near the baron. Although it is not yet time, the baron seems like he would like to start now.
"Well, early is on time, so no delay. There has been a new cult rising in Korromar. Away from here, but it is growing quite rapidly. The Serpent cult, as it is called has been part of several murders in and around northeastern Korromar. I suspect that they are in league... with the Yuan Ti. I can arrange for a quick trip to Ederay where you can inquire more, but remember - do not say I sent you. Not to friends, not to anyone. I have some ..... powerful enemies abroad."
Socarin takes a couple sips from the ale bought by Darion. Looks to the others and watches as Gary walks towards the rooms at the back.
"Well time to get what may be our last good sleep in a while. I will see you all in the morning."
He slips off the seat and heads over to the bar. With a quick word to the Barkeep and the passing of 4 gold between them, Socarin heads to a small room for himself.
Just before the sun rises, Socarin wakes and heads back into the dinning area of the tavern in time to see the Baron arrive. Socarin joins the others and listens intently to what the Baron has to say.
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"I'm sorry... I'm not very versed in many of the usually well known families in this region." Bel still seems slightly off put by Darion's boisterous attitude. Over the course of the night Bel plays about 2 more times. [Performance 26]
Bel stays at the bar a bit later than the rest drinking, not enough to get drunk but enough that she gets close. The barkeep has last calls she orders one more, pays for all of her drinks(probably 4 thus 4gp with a tip of 1gp and 5 silver), and takes the drink back to her room and passes out.
Bel wakes just as the sun rises and rushes to get herself in order and barely gets to the meeting on time. She seems a bit groggy but overall still seems alright.
Bel begins to speak but stumbles for a second then clears her throat trying again, "Sorry. So when when can this transport be ready by?"
"Ooooo, a flying city? Sounds pretty cool. I'd love to see something like that someday."
Bel thinks for a moment then smiles.
"If we need information, I'm sure I could convince someone to blab about it. Just depends on how subtle we want to be! Do we have any leads?"
"Go then, there are other worlds than these." -Stephen King, The Gunslinger
PbP Character // Void Beyond the Stars: Otherside- Yvertal, Aasimar Ranger "The winds take me where they must."
PbP Character // Primordial Depths- Bel Vardicas, Elf Bard "I hope my music can help others smile"
PbP Character // Eoatha- Salthes, Yuan-Ti Pureblood Wizard "I will sssoon learn all the ssecrets of magic!"
Mjoll smiles
"I'm confident that you would be more subtle than I, but if you need any help with persuasion then please accept my assistance. In my experience folk tend to be extremely obliging. Failing subtley and charm, there are colder forms of persuasion"
"I also would love to see a flying city"
The tavern doors suddenly slammed open. "Greetings! I have come here to find work as an Adventurerer! Could anyone direct me to a willingly group that could use a swashbuckler like myself?" Darion Blair grinned, confident that his overwhelming charisma, familial influence, and charming good looks would put him on an easy path of adventure. Spotting the group gathered around the table, he called out to them. "You there! Would you four be in need of my services?" He made a flourishing bow by way of introduction, with a wink at Bel.
Due to his ..... flamboyant entrance, people are staring at Darion. The way of the land is not to be so arrogant, but to be humble. People are getting ....suspicious.
Just an average metalhead who plays DnD in his spare time.
PbP Character: Roberta Thalan, Void Beyond the Stars Otherside
PbP Character: Primus Eidolon, Eotha 2
PbP Character: Usmor Illiqai, Tomb of Corrosion
PbP Character: "Templar" Danver, You're the Villains
Homebrew stuff
As the doors slam open and Darion makes his announcements to the Tavern, Sacorin cowers further down in his seat so his eyes are level with the table.
In a quite voice he says "For a moment there I thought I could have been leader of this group."
Gary is a taken aback by the man's rather forward entrance. He doesn't remember seeing him in the gathering earlier today where the Baron explained what was happening, so must be newly arrived in this town? But if that's the case, how does he know that we're adventurers? Might he be one of the cultists, trying to get on our good side and then taking us away, never to be seen or heard from again? [Insight 21]
Gary determines that this man, whoever he is, seems to not have malign intent behind his question, and visibly relaxes a bit. That said, he is still not quite sure how or if he should respond, and briefly looks towards the gnome slinking down further into his chair and then at Bel.
The sudden enterence of this bombastic character startles Bel as she looks over at him. As he winks at her, she rolls her eyes and looks away then wispers to the others.
"My gods... I saw this guy when i came into town. He was flirting with a ridiculous amount of the towns women..."
Realizing that he's coming towards them she also starts slinking down like Socarin.
"Go then, there are other worlds than these." -Stephen King, The Gunslinger
PbP Character // Void Beyond the Stars: Otherside- Yvertal, Aasimar Ranger "The winds take me where they must."
PbP Character // Primordial Depths- Bel Vardicas, Elf Bard "I hope my music can help others smile"
PbP Character // Eoatha- Salthes, Yuan-Ti Pureblood Wizard "I will sssoon learn all the ssecrets of magic!"
"What, no response?" Interally, Darion panicked a bit. Should I introduce myself? They don't seem to recognize who I am... Perhaps my name will jog their memories. Regaining his confidence, he straightened up, and declared, "Does the name 'Darion Blair' happen to interest you at all? I'm sure that my family's name has reached your ears at some point." He flashed another grin, but cut the wink to Bel. Better tread carefully with these four.
Hesitantly Bel speaks up, still taken a back a bit by Darion's personality.
"Umm.. Unfortunately I have never heard the name before. I'm sorry but what is it you want with us again?"
She does her best to not sound as freaked out as she feels. [Deception 11]
She doesn't hide her reaction very well as she stutters slightly while speaking.
"Go then, there are other worlds than these." -Stephen King, The Gunslinger
PbP Character // Void Beyond the Stars: Otherside- Yvertal, Aasimar Ranger "The winds take me where they must."
PbP Character // Primordial Depths- Bel Vardicas, Elf Bard "I hope my music can help others smile"
PbP Character // Eoatha- Salthes, Yuan-Ti Pureblood Wizard "I will sssoon learn all the ssecrets of magic!"
Perception: 17
Darion blinked in surprise. He noted the discomfort he caused Bel, and shifted his mannerisms accordingly. "My apologies, then. I was under the impression that you all might have heard of my family before," he replied, adopting a more mild tone. "I do have some proficiency with these-" Darion tapped the hilt of one of his rapiers. "-and I have a variety of other skills that you might have need of." His right hand rested on a rapier hilt, displaying the two of the three rings he wore, one bearing the Blair crest.
[History 22 to recognize Darion's family name]
Gary was deep in thought momentarily during the latter part of Darion's exchange with Bel, and his face shows a sudden epiphany. "Ah! I have indeed heard of the Blair family. My apologies for my behavior earlier. My name is Gary Endymon, cleric of Execian, at your service. I do not recall seeing you earlier when the good baron of this town met with those of us who answered the summons posted on the various flyers about town. Surely you've seen them? Talk about disappearances and cults abounds, and we have volunteered to help get to the bottom of it. I believe my friend Sacorin here has a copy of it, should you wish to take a look."
"We were just talking about how difficult it has been to get information about the cult, perhaps someone of your noble stature could better loosen some tongues. Bel has an amazing singing voice, and I believe she may be able to get far as well. Myself, well, I'm not so good at talking to people, I'm more of a bookish sort despite all appearances. I may do some research in the library to gather more information come tomorrow. Sacorin and Mjoll, what do you think you could do in order to help figure out what's going on here? It might be good to have a plan in place before we turn in for the night, so we can begin first thing in the morning. Perhaps meet up again around noon here to discuss what we've learned."
Sacorin sits up with a new found pride that he has been included in the planning stage. Handing the parchment across the table to Darion he announces to the group.
"I could talk to the animals of the neighbourhood, I always find cats have a lot of information and are always up for some gossip. The rats gave me directions to this very Tavern today."
OOC- History 8
Mjoll doesn't recognise the Blair family
Perhaps you have heard of House Draksyr, I am the Komtesse. With my connections, I believe we can access a wider audience for Bel and you all.
History Check: 12
Darion thought for a moment, before responding. "Yes, I believe I have heard of Draksyr. I can't recall where, though. I suppose we shall have to talk sometime, then. Perhaps we could discuss current politics or something of the like." He chuckled before moving on. "I shall take up information gathering shortly. Any suggestions as to where I should begin?" Scanning the parchment, he took in all of the details before speaking once more. "This Baron fellow should give us some more information. For now, I will content myself with a meal." Glancing around the tavern, he saw that all eyes were upon him. Grinning once more, as he took his seat, he called out to the waiter: "I think these fine folks all deserve a round. On me, of course." Darion placed 30 gold coins on the table. "Keep the change."
(OOC: Also, as the player, when you make a successful check, feel free to make up your own information about whatever. You succeeded on this one ;D )
Night is drawing nigh and the people have dispersed once the minstrels have finished their songs. You all will need to be early up tomorrow for a second meeting with the Baron.
(OOC: Further info - the baron is a ?? half-elf aristocrat rogue 3)
Just an average metalhead who plays DnD in his spare time.
PbP Character: Roberta Thalan, Void Beyond the Stars Otherside
PbP Character: Primus Eidolon, Eotha 2
PbP Character: Usmor Illiqai, Tomb of Corrosion
PbP Character: "Templar" Danver, You're the Villains
Homebrew stuff
Gary replies "Well, it seems that we each have something to do tomorrow then. It was a pleasure meeting all of you, and I look forward to working with you to clear this all up. I see it's getting late, and we have another meeting with the baron early tomorrow morning. After the meeting, unless the baron has other plans in mind, I believe we should enact the plan we just discussed."
Gary finishes up his ale and heads back to the bar upon saying that, asking the innkeeper for a single room, laying down 4gp on the table in payment. Gary then heads over to his room, enters, and locks the door behind him before saying his customary nightly prayers and then turning in for the night.
In the morning, unless something else happens in the meantime, Gary will say his customary morning prayers and then proceed to go downstairs and have his complimentary breakfast before heading off to meet with the others at the baron. He will see if he notices anyone else that was hired for this task eating as well, and if so he will wait for them to finish so that they may travel together.
(Gary has previously prepared his default spell list, and from my reading of the PHB I do not need to prepare spells after a long rest unless I wish to change which spells are prepared. I will explicitly mention when I am changing my prepared spells, and those changes will be in effect until I change them again.)
It is very early in the morning, as the sun has just rose. All 5 heroes are now gathered near the baron. Although it is not yet time, the baron seems like he would like to start now.
Just an average metalhead who plays DnD in his spare time.
PbP Character: Roberta Thalan, Void Beyond the Stars Otherside
PbP Character: Primus Eidolon, Eotha 2
PbP Character: Usmor Illiqai, Tomb of Corrosion
PbP Character: "Templar" Danver, You're the Villains
Homebrew stuff
"Well, early is on time, so no delay. There has been a new cult rising in Korromar. Away from here, but it is growing quite rapidly. The Serpent cult, as it is called has been part of several murders in and around northeastern Korromar. I suspect that they are in league... with the Yuan Ti. I can arrange for a quick trip to Ederay where you can inquire more, but remember - do not say I sent you. Not to friends, not to anyone. I have some ..... powerful enemies abroad."
Just an average metalhead who plays DnD in his spare time.
PbP Character: Roberta Thalan, Void Beyond the Stars Otherside
PbP Character: Primus Eidolon, Eotha 2
PbP Character: Usmor Illiqai, Tomb of Corrosion
PbP Character: "Templar" Danver, You're the Villains
Homebrew stuff
Socarin takes a couple sips from the ale bought by Darion. Looks to the others and watches as Gary walks towards the rooms at the back.
"Well time to get what may be our last good sleep in a while. I will see you all in the morning."
He slips off the seat and heads over to the bar. With a quick word to the Barkeep and the passing of 4 gold between them, Socarin heads to a small room for himself.
Just before the sun rises, Socarin wakes and heads back into the dinning area of the tavern in time to see the Baron arrive. Socarin joins the others and listens intently to what the Baron has to say.
"I'm sorry... I'm not very versed in many of the usually well known families in this region." Bel still seems slightly off put by Darion's boisterous attitude. Over the course of the night Bel plays about 2 more times. [Performance 26]
Bel stays at the bar a bit later than the rest drinking, not enough to get drunk but enough that she gets close. The barkeep has last calls she orders one more, pays for all of her drinks(probably 4 thus 4gp with a tip of 1gp and 5 silver), and takes the drink back to her room and passes out.
Bel wakes just as the sun rises and rushes to get herself in order and barely gets to the meeting on time. She seems a bit groggy but overall still seems alright.
Bel begins to speak but stumbles for a second then clears her throat trying again, "Sorry. So when when can this transport be ready by?"
"Go then, there are other worlds than these." -Stephen King, The Gunslinger
PbP Character // Void Beyond the Stars: Otherside- Yvertal, Aasimar Ranger "The winds take me where they must."
PbP Character // Primordial Depths- Bel Vardicas, Elf Bard "I hope my music can help others smile"
PbP Character // Eoatha- Salthes, Yuan-Ti Pureblood Wizard "I will sssoon learn all the ssecrets of magic!"