Roselina had heard Yeska, nodding back as that makes sense. She saw that he was crying, sighing as she gently pat his head. "It's okay, you don't need to cry. You did a very good thing by telling me who it was that you told about the bones. So cheer up and continue to be a good boy from now on, okay?" she said back calmly, smiling gently and reassuring him. Then she would turn around and head back over to the others, sighing. "He told the gardener Milijov, thinking that he already knew about the bones. Let's get him." Roselina would then say to them all before making her way over to the cemetery outside.
Seeing how much these bones mean to the priest, and wondering if the gardener knows their whereabouts, Ebur accompanies the group. Wondering how he can assist (not being too good with people) Ebur touches the one approaching the gardener, channeling the sense of majesty and splendor he associates with a soaring eagle into making them more endearing.
Ebur will cast Enhance Ability on Vrak or Roselina, whoever is going to interview Milijov, to give them advantage on their Charisma check.
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How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
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Roselina had gone over to the gardener, hearing him and already not liking him. She had felt Ebur touch her, very surprised but now feeling even more confident. “By any chance, you wouldn’t happen to know where the bones are that should be sealed under the altar? Father Lucian and Yeska are the only ones who should know about them, but it seems Yeska told you about them, so don’t even try saying that you know nothing about it. Did you steal those bones or do you know who stole them?” Roselina would say to Milijov with a smile on her face, but having a tone that suggests she means business and really does not liked being lied to at all.
As Roselina comes up he sighs, "Sure, I took 'em. gave 'em to the coffin maker, so I could feed my younger brother and sister. Our parents were killed by the devil Strahd, and I only make a meager sum as a gardener, barely enough to feed myself. I needed the extra money to look after the little ones," he says apologetically.
Roselina had heard Milijov, scowling as she sighed. "How tragic, yet incredibly ironic. You say that your parents were killed by Strahd, yet by having stolen those bones, you have just doomed yourself and everyone else in Vallaki to being attacked by Strahd. You clearly did not know, but those bones were protecting the church from Strahd for decades and without them, the church can't provide sanctuary for the people of Vallaki without the risk of an attack. Now, tell us where the coffin maker is at and you better pray that we can get those bones back quickly, or it will be all your fault when Strahd comes to attack and kill the innocent people of Vallaki including possibly yourself or your siblings." Roselina would then say back to him with a glare and arms crossed, nodding in agreement to what Ebur had said.
Quilrith Stands behind Vrak hidden from view, listening inently to the conversation, and wondering if his unique skillset may shortly be needed to retrieve the bones, and save the town, or if Roselina and Vrak can persuade the coffin maker to hand them over.
"Strahd attacks this city anyway!" Milijov replies angrily "he attacked last week when my parents were killed, the bones don't protect the city, just anyone that is good enough to get into the church. Once its full, anyone outside is still at risk, like... my parents!" he shouts at the group in tears and anger. He gives you all directions to the coffin maker, on the eastern side of town, past the burgomaster's home, the old toy shop and the Town Square, where the coffin shop is located towards the southeast.
Sova looks at Milijov and says, "Wanting others to suffer at your loss won't bring your family back. This I know very well." He stares intensely at Milijov.
"I only wanted to feed my little brother and sister, I needed the money. I'm just saying, that the bones only protect those who the burgomaster allows," Milijov says with a sigh. "Your only allowed in the church at night with his permission, so he decides who gets to stay safe from the attacks. It's become whoever can pay him the most for the space, or those he deems enjoyed the festivals he put on the most, he gives a space at the church as a reward," he says angrily. It's obvious that he probably isn't one of those people, even though he works at the church.
Roselina was listening to Milijov, rolling her eyes and scoffing. "You could have gotten the money other ways, stealing the bones of the dead especially is disgusting. Yes, yes, life is unfair, the burgomaster is unfair. But once we get rid of Strahd, his festivals will be meaningless and there will be no need to take sanctuary inside the church ever again. If you hate how the burgomaster runs everything that much, then get rid of himself yourself if you're so desperate to save your own hide inside the church. What's the death of one insane mayor compared to losing your siblings and other innocents?" she would simply say back as she turned around and started heading towards the coffin shop, gesturing the others to follow along.
"I told the gardener, Milijov, about them, but I thought he knew," Yeska replies. "you'll find him tending the cematery outside," he adds nervously.
Roselina had heard Yeska, nodding back as that makes sense. She saw that he was crying, sighing as she gently pat his head. "It's okay, you don't need to cry. You did a very good thing by telling me who it was that you told about the bones. So cheer up and continue to be a good boy from now on, okay?" she said back calmly, smiling gently and reassuring him. Then she would turn around and head back over to the others, sighing. "He told the gardener Milijov, thinking that he already knew about the bones. Let's get him." Roselina would then say to them all before making her way over to the cemetery outside.
Sova, having never entered the church, sees the party running outside. He follows the party as they make their way towards the Gardener.
Vrak nods. "OK, let's seen what he did with the information, or the bones."
Vrak moves to follow Roselina outside. When they approach Milijov he calls to him,
"Friend, come speak with us. We have some questions."
Seeing how much these bones mean to the priest, and wondering if the gardener knows their whereabouts, Ebur accompanies the group. Wondering how he can assist (not being too good with people) Ebur touches the one approaching the gardener, channeling the sense of majesty and splendor he associates with a soaring eagle into making them more endearing.
Ebur will cast Enhance Ability on Vrak or Roselina, whoever is going to interview Milijov, to give them advantage on their Charisma check.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
Milijov is an older man as you approach who is tending to the garden, he looks up and says in a dry voice to you "What?"
Roselina had gone over to the gardener, hearing him and already not liking him. She had felt Ebur touch her, very surprised but now feeling even more confident. “By any chance, you wouldn’t happen to know where the bones are that should be sealed under the altar? Father Lucian and Yeska are the only ones who should know about them, but it seems Yeska told you about them, so don’t even try saying that you know nothing about it. Did you steal those bones or do you know who stole them?” Roselina would say to Milijov with a smile on her face, but having a tone that suggests she means business and really does not liked being lied to at all.
Persuasion or Intimidation: 23
Sova also inquires about these bones everyone is asking about.
Intimidation: 19
As Roselina comes up he sighs, "Sure, I took 'em. gave 'em to the coffin maker, so I could feed my younger brother and sister. Our parents were killed by the devil Strahd, and I only make a meager sum as a gardener, barely enough to feed myself. I needed the extra money to look after the little ones," he says apologetically.
Sova asks him where the coffin maker is.
Ebur says nothing, but wordlessly holds out 2 gold pieces and places them in Milojov's hand, then turns and walks out to wait at the road.
How does a red dragon blow out the candles on its birthday cake?
As he sees Ebur hand him the gold, Sova comments, "Thats to pay the ferryman when he carries your soul over the river Styx, on your way to Hades."
Roselina had heard Milijov, scowling as she sighed. "How tragic, yet incredibly ironic. You say that your parents were killed by Strahd, yet by having stolen those bones, you have just doomed yourself and everyone else in Vallaki to being attacked by Strahd. You clearly did not know, but those bones were protecting the church from Strahd for decades and without them, the church can't provide sanctuary for the people of Vallaki without the risk of an attack. Now, tell us where the coffin maker is at and you better pray that we can get those bones back quickly, or it will be all your fault when Strahd comes to attack and kill the innocent people of Vallaki including possibly yourself or your siblings." Roselina would then say back to him with a glare and arms crossed, nodding in agreement to what Ebur had said.
Quilrith Stands behind Vrak hidden from view, listening inently to the conversation, and wondering if his unique skillset may shortly be needed to retrieve the bones, and save the town, or if Roselina and Vrak can persuade the coffin maker to hand them over.
Vrak stands behind Roseline, a dark glare given to Milijov. Roselina seems to have the situation well in hand so he just stands behind her, glaring.
"Strahd attacks this city anyway!" Milijov replies angrily "he attacked last week when my parents were killed, the bones don't protect the city, just anyone that is good enough to get into the church. Once its full, anyone outside is still at risk, like... my parents!" he shouts at the group in tears and anger. He gives you all directions to the coffin maker, on the eastern side of town, past the burgomaster's home, the old toy shop and the Town Square, where the coffin shop is located towards the southeast.
Sova looks at Milijov and says, "Wanting others to suffer at your loss won't bring your family back. This I know very well." He stares intensely at Milijov.
"I only wanted to feed my little brother and sister, I needed the money. I'm just saying, that the bones only protect those who the burgomaster allows," Milijov says with a sigh. "Your only allowed in the church at night with his permission, so he decides who gets to stay safe from the attacks. It's become whoever can pay him the most for the space, or those he deems enjoyed the festivals he put on the most, he gives a space at the church as a reward," he says angrily. It's obvious that he probably isn't one of those people, even though he works at the church.
Roselina was listening to Milijov, rolling her eyes and scoffing. "You could have gotten the money other ways, stealing the bones of the dead especially is disgusting. Yes, yes, life is unfair, the burgomaster is unfair. But once we get rid of Strahd, his festivals will be meaningless and there will be no need to take sanctuary inside the church ever again. If you hate how the burgomaster runs everything that much, then get rid of himself yourself if you're so desperate to save your own hide inside the church. What's the death of one insane mayor compared to losing your siblings and other innocents?" she would simply say back as she turned around and started heading towards the coffin shop, gesturing the others to follow along.
Vrak follows Roselina, not sparing another look for the man.
"Lets get this done."