"He was the one that got us into the hard to reach places, actually. It might surprise you but he might be big, but his light on his feet" Volo chuckled. "He was the quiet one, in fact"
Getting no reaction from Arlon, Tyrus will wander back to the bar seeking Durnan.
Figuring the taciturn barkeep won't mince his words, Tyrus asks him point blank, "Would ye be trusting of this Mirt?"
If he needs to explain, he will say, "It sounds to me like he might be involved with the thieves' guild; Xanathar and that lot. We had a run-in with them, and they might want to pay us back."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Feeling emboldened by alcohol, Tyrus will once more look around the room to see if anyone is paying unwanted attention to the group (Perception Roll, if required: 21 ).
Assuming there is no immediate danger, he will then approach Renaer.
"My lord," he begins. "According to the note that we were sent, it was thee who bought the tickets for us four to go to this opera... I thank thee, but I would really like to know why would ye be doing such a thing for this Mirt person... It sounds like he is being a rich man. Surely he should be buying the tickets himself if he wants to meet us in such a strange place to do business."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Renear turns and smiles. "Oh, I only let him know of your aid - he did buy the tickets," he replies. "And Mirt has always had a flare for the dramatic," he chuckles. "But I feel he may be of help to you, and in fact - he mentioned he wanted to meet you personally, Tyrus," he says. "Not entirely sure what about, but knowing Mirt it won't be anything bad," he adds. "He's a good man, and well, it's a sort of well-known secret he's one of the masked lords of the city," he whispers the last bit to you. "Don't tell him I told you that, but he doesn't really care much about anonymity. He doesn't flaunt the title, but he will admit if asked," he said with a wink.
"That is a question for him, my friend," Renear responds to Tyrus.
"As for who the masked lords are, the masked lords are the leaders of the city, the government - we have our open lord who is the face of the city. Currently that is Lady Lareal Silverhand. There are then a number of other lords who run the city. Most keep their identity secret, even among each other. That way, if there is a major disagreement, it makes it very difficult to target them personally. They are effectively the city's government," Renaer replies to Griff. "So, that's a masked lord," he concludes with a smile.
"Right, politics are probably weird in any big city, but especially here in Waterdeep," Briga says. "The anonymous masked ruler counsel is kind of hard to wrap your head around. It was for me, super different from the Rheged tribes up north, where a leader has to constantly be out front, proving their strength and junk. I guess that's the open lord's job. Anyway, it's still kind of bonkers, try not to think too hard about it."
"From my bounty hunting work, I'd occasionally see assignments to track down someone impersonating a masked lord. Which is pretty weird, as there's no one who can really verify the truth except for the open lord, so you'd think it would be a pretty good scheme, but it is a crime here. I, uh, didn't catch that one. But I get the gist. Anyway, if Mirt is a masked lord, that does mean he's got some pull, he'd be a good ally for the Abandoned Dragons, for sure."
Arlon listens distractedly. He already knows a bit about all this.
"Do you need anything from us?" he asks, " Meeting Mirt will probably land us in lots of trouble but if we can be of further service to you all don't hesitate to ask."
"You have already done more than I need, I owe you more than you owe me," Renear replies. "If you need anything from me, or need to ask me anything - I'll be in Waterdeep for a few days. Volo will know where I am," he says, raising his tankard slightly in a gesture of gratitude.
"While we have you guys here, you don't happen to know anything about a 'master thief' who's been burglarizing the rich, do you? The Black Viper by name. We're looking into the bounty and so far the leads aren't very solid," Briga says.
"The Black Viper? HA!" Volo says "That assassin was hanged before my time. Durnan and Mirt would know more about who it used to be. Though apparently it was a public execution," he says trailing off a little. "How long have these sightings been happening?" he asks.
"He was the one that got us into the hard to reach places, actually. It might surprise you but he might be big, but his light on his feet" Volo chuckled. "He was the quiet one, in fact"
"Interesting," says Tyrus, taking a long pull on his drink and raising an eyebrow in Arlon's direction.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Getting no reaction from Arlon, Tyrus will wander back to the bar seeking Durnan.
Figuring the taciturn barkeep won't mince his words, Tyrus asks him point blank, "Would ye be trusting of this Mirt?"
If he needs to explain, he will say, "It sounds to me like he might be involved with the thieves' guild; Xanathar and that lot. We had a run-in with them, and they might want to pay us back."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Mirt can be trusted" Durnan replies to Tyrus simply, and without hesitation in a tone that suggests that he has reasons for that opinion.
Tyrus looks at Durnan and nods. "Thank ye. I'm probably just being paranoid, but I've seen things in this town that make nervous."
He will then buy another drink and go back and join the others [OOC: 4 cps, yes?]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Arlon lost in his thoughts doesn't see the look of Tyrus. He looks around and gather himself.
"So Mirt..." he stops when he sees the looks of everyone at the table and blushes.
"Sorry."
[OOC: 4 cp for the drink, yep]
Feeling emboldened by alcohol, Tyrus will once more look around the room to see if anyone is paying unwanted attention to the group (Perception Roll, if required: 21 ).
Assuming there is no immediate danger, he will then approach Renaer.
"My lord," he begins. "According to the note that we were sent, it was thee who bought the tickets for us four to go to this opera... I thank thee, but I would really like to know why would ye be doing such a thing for this Mirt person... It sounds like he is being a rich man. Surely he should be buying the tickets himself if he wants to meet us in such a strange place to do business."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Renear turns and smiles. "Oh, I only let him know of your aid - he did buy the tickets," he replies. "And Mirt has always had a flare for the dramatic," he chuckles. "But I feel he may be of help to you, and in fact - he mentioned he wanted to meet you personally, Tyrus," he says. "Not entirely sure what about, but knowing Mirt it won't be anything bad," he adds. "He's a good man, and well, it's a sort of well-known secret he's one of the masked lords of the city," he whispers the last bit to you. "Don't tell him I told you that, but he doesn't really care much about anonymity. He doesn't flaunt the title, but he will admit if asked," he said with a wink.
"What are the masked lords?" Griff asks
((EDIT: LOL gosh, I guess I really am playing in too many games!))
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
[ OOC: Tyrus turns to look at the newcomer and wonders where Griffdar went to... ;-) ]
He then turns back to Renaer and, feeling a little concerned, asks, "Why would he be interested in me? I'm just a tinker from the Sunset Mountains."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"That is a question for him, my friend," Renear responds to Tyrus.
"As for who the masked lords are, the masked lords are the leaders of the city, the government - we have our open lord who is the face of the city. Currently that is Lady Lareal Silverhand. There are then a number of other lords who run the city. Most keep their identity secret, even among each other. That way, if there is a major disagreement, it makes it very difficult to target them personally. They are effectively the city's government," Renaer replies to Griff. "So, that's a masked lord," he concludes with a smile.
"Right, politics are probably weird in any big city, but especially here in Waterdeep," Briga says. "The anonymous masked ruler counsel is kind of hard to wrap your head around. It was for me, super different from the Rheged tribes up north, where a leader has to constantly be out front, proving their strength and junk. I guess that's the open lord's job. Anyway, it's still kind of bonkers, try not to think too hard about it."
"From my bounty hunting work, I'd occasionally see assignments to track down someone impersonating a masked lord. Which is pretty weird, as there's no one who can really verify the truth except for the open lord, so you'd think it would be a pretty good scheme, but it is a crime here. I, uh, didn't catch that one. But I get the gist. Anyway, if Mirt is a masked lord, that does mean he's got some pull, he'd be a good ally for the Abandoned Dragons, for sure."
OOC: This is me, I am having issues with my normal login info, still playing Briga. I will redo the sheet if I can't find the prior login info.
https://ddb.ac/characters/16111519/aXOk3O
OOC: It should be updated, at least with the basics. Glad I noted the stats, skills, etc, in the chat itself.
Arlon listens distractedly. He already knows a bit about all this.
"Do you need anything from us?" he asks, " Meeting Mirt will probably land us in lots of trouble but if we can be of further service to you all don't hesitate to ask."
"You have already done more than I need, I owe you more than you owe me," Renear replies. "If you need anything from me, or need to ask me anything - I'll be in Waterdeep for a few days. Volo will know where I am," he says, raising his tankard slightly in a gesture of gratitude.
"While we have you guys here, you don't happen to know anything about a 'master thief' who's been burglarizing the rich, do you? The Black Viper by name. We're looking into the bounty and so far the leads aren't very solid," Briga says.
Arlon looks at Briga.
"Ho, there is that."
"The Black Viper? HA!" Volo says "That assassin was hanged before my time. Durnan and Mirt would know more about who it used to be. Though apparently it was a public execution," he says trailing off a little. "How long have these sightings been happening?" he asks.
"Assassin!" exclaims Tyrus almost choking on his drink. "We were told the Viper were a thief. Nobody said anything about them being a murderer."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.