[[Revenge rights are an archaic tradition practiced in some countries in the southern part of the Sorendenese Empire. They are officially outlawed, but occasional crimes are committed in their name in those parts of the Empire.]]
[[More tomorrow. It's late.]]
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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.
"Alaric, I like your idea of trying to trick Rawl into a trap," says Koric. "But I can't see how we can do that at this point without Master Assam, and he told me he won't be able to perform his magicks again until tomorrow."
Koric then turns to Jon and says, "Madame Damass is the only way we can keep track of Rawl at the moment. We could send people to the entrance to the Temple Ward, who could then follow them on the ground, but chances are Rawl and his men will be past that point by the time they get there... Unless..."
At this point, Koric looks at Brand expectantly.
[[FYI, Jon knows about as much about Brand as Brand knows about him. He was not involved in any previous missions Brand did for his father.]]
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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.
"I can probably get there in X minutes. But if they are near the river, then should we send a boat? It may attract them...or even just delay them. Perhaps tell them to come back here or lay low, because they've set off a hornets nest."
"And perhaps Mikkel could check with Madam Damas and return here if she has any significant t updates for us?"
[[ Give fastest reasonable time estimate.
Any answers to questions, or just proceed without. Happy with that, and just take a back seat.
Jon looks surprised when Alaric gives his estimate of time and says, "If you're so fast, then you should be the one following them, especially if Rawl or any of his gang have never met you. Is that the case? Would he recognise you?"
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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.
"I don't know what he knows, but he hasn't seen me tonight, and I've never met him. In any case I would hope not to be seen. At least until and unless I take action."
"I'm sorry to say this father, but past dealings with him may be irrelevant. He may know me. We are all 'known' to some extent. On another matter, earlier today I heard a temple hand leader -- of possible dubious history as well, I might add -- exclaim 'That was Alaric Brand, which means this is beyond your pay-grade' to one of his subordinates. I fear that being anonymous here, without some diligence, is going to be hard."
[[Sorry for the delay. Hectic at the moment and have a lot of things to catch up with after a couple of days of outings.]]
"Thank you, Alaric," says his father. "Make your way quickly to the entrance to the Temple Ward. Find Rawl and his men, and if you can, keep them in sight without being seen. But do not engage."
"What about Tomas?" asks Jon.
"I know you want to, Jon, so go look for him," answers Koric. "Fazal Ahmet and his man Bom should be back in their boat by now. You can get them to take you back upriver. But, I will need you back here as soon as possible, with or without Tomas, so that you can take care of Rawl and his men."
He then turns to Cobb and says, "Cobb, you will stay here. I will need you to be a runner."
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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.
[[ No problem, life happens. Especially at this time of year. ]]
"Do not engage under any circumstances?"
[[ Wait for answer ]]
"What would you like me to do if they split up? Or if they start to leave the city? Or if they go to a more secluded location, and I see an opportunity?"
[[ Ditto ]]
"....and if by some chance I do end up needing to engage with them...how do you feel about bodies in the street? Is that something you can ... smooth over later? Or should I avoid that at all costs?"
Jon heads off in the direction of the back of the house, not waiting to hear the answer to Brand's questions.
"Bodies in the street are definitely better than people talking," says Koric, looking at the back of his supposed servant as Jon walks away up the corridor towards the back of the residence.
He then collects himself and says, "But that also implies that there should be no hint of the family name being involved in any deaths. Therefore, for the moment, I just want you to find them and shadow them, just in case Madame Damass is unable to do so... However, if they split up, then that means you might get the chance to take one unawares... I will leave that circumstance to your discretion, but don't do anything foolish or let it interfere with keeping Rawl under surveillance. He is the most dangerous to us. He's the one people would likely listen to and believe."
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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.
"Surely his credibility is zero at this point; he's attacked a seekers, robbed a bank, and attacked a priest. Your instructions mean that if one breaks off, I should stay with Rawl -- are you sure that's what you want?"
[[ Wait for answer ]]
"Will you be going with Jon? There is going to be a lot of explaining to do around the cistern area."
[[ Does Koric have a "Business Manager" equivalent...someone who is more than a servant, and can speak for him, at least in some contexts? If so, they should go with Jon, perhaps. A herald, that sort of thing. ]]
"Surely his credibility is zero at this point; he's attacked a seekers, robbed a bank, and attacked a priest. Your instructions mean that if one breaks off, I should stay with Rawl -- are you sure that's what you want?"
[[ Wait for answer ]]
"Will you be going with Jon? There is going to be a lot of explaining to do around the cistern area."
[[ Does Koric have a "Business Manager" equivalent...someone who is more than a servant, and can speak for him, at least in some contexts? If so, they should go with Jon, perhaps. A herald, that sort of thing. ]]
[[Yes, but not for this sort of thing, and not at this time of night.]]
"The word has to get out, and be believed, I doubt the temple know about the death of the Oannes priest yet," says Brand's father. "And Rawl could get a long way on his current reputation."
And in answer to Brand's question about his going with Jon, Koric says, "No. I'll be staying here and keeping Madame Damass on side. And besides, I would just get in the way."
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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.
"Then I will be on my way", he says, and starts walking to the door, then turns. "But....Madame Damas looked tired. She probably does need more Caf."
[[ Head out of house, get into shadows/place to not be seen, and do the superman thing, heading to...where he's going, assuming he has a clear picture. If not, he will ask before he leaves. ]]
"Then I will be on my way", he says, and starts walking to the door, then turns. "But....Madame Damas looked tired. She probably does need more Caf."
[[ Head out of house, get into shadows/place to not be seen, and do the superman thing, heading to...where he's going, assuming he has a clear picture. If not, he will ask before he leaves. ]]
[[More like the Spider-Man thing; Brand's fly spell is long gone as it only last for ten minutes. However, the travel times I gave you were based on levitation and moving from rooftop to rooftop.]]
[[Make an Acrobatic's check to give me some sort of idea how long it takes Brand to get there.]]
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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.
[[I am presuming that Brand is using both stones to do his cross-rooftop travelling. Let me know if he wants to remain visible for some reason.]]
Though the rain has stopped, the rooftops are still wet and slippery, which means that Brand's trip takes a little longer than expected.
Perched on the roof of a house that is adjacent to the entrance to the Temple Ward, he sees that the entrance is seemingly deserted, which strikes him as unusual; there should be guards.
Looking around, he can see that there is no one nearby, but he can make out some people along the road that heads westwards away from the entrance.
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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.
[[More tomorrow. It's late.]]
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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.
[[More tomorrow. It's late.]]
[[ No problem ]]
"Alaric, I like your idea of trying to trick Rawl into a trap," says Koric. "But I can't see how we can do that at this point without Master Assam, and he told me he won't be able to perform his magicks again until tomorrow."
Koric then turns to Jon and says, "Madame Damass is the only way we can keep track of Rawl at the moment. We could send people to the entrance to the Temple Ward, who could then follow them on the ground, but chances are Rawl and his men will be past that point by the time they get there... Unless..."
At this point, Koric looks at Brand expectantly.
[[FYI, Jon knows about as much about Brand as Brand knows about him. He was not involved in any previous missions Brand did for his father.]]
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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.
"I can probably get there in X minutes. But if they are near the river, then should we send a boat? It may attract them...or even just delay them. Perhaps tell them to come back here or lay low, because they've set off a hornets nest."
"And perhaps Mikkel could check with Madam Damas and return here if she has any significant t updates for us?"
[[ Give fastest reasonable time estimate.
Any answers to questions, or just proceed without. Happy with that, and just take a back seat.
Also, previously, it was 10 min on foot to cistern, or 5 minutes by boat...so maybe boat is faster; were you assuming a run or walk? ]]
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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.
[[ You previously mentioned that the Residence had a (smaller?) boat ]]
[[ Substitute "[[fastest reasonable time estimate for wherever Koric is referring to]] for X in the dialog.
Hopefully he can give an estimate and dialog can continue.
No problem with delay, I'm going crazy with my own work. Writers thing sounds fun tho.]]
Jon looks surprised when Alaric gives his estimate of time and says, "If you're so fast, then you should be the one following them, especially if Rawl or any of his gang have never met you. Is that the case? Would he recognise you?"
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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.
"I don't know what he knows, but he hasn't seen me tonight, and I've never met him. In any case I would hope not to be seen. At least until and unless I take action."
Koric says, "That was part of my plan, but it is good to know you haven't had previous dealings with the man."
[[Sorry, D&D tonight, won't be able to do anything more until tomorrow.]]
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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.
[[ No problem ]]
"I'm sorry to say this father, but past dealings with him may be irrelevant. He may know me. We are all 'known' to some extent. On another matter, earlier today I heard a temple hand leader -- of possible dubious history as well, I might add -- exclaim 'That was Alaric Brand, which means this is beyond your pay-grade' to one of his subordinates. I fear that being anonymous here, without some diligence, is going to be hard."
Brand shrugs, "Nevertheless, I'll do what I can."
[[Sorry for the delay. Hectic at the moment and have a lot of things to catch up with after a couple of days of outings.]]
"Thank you, Alaric," says his father. "Make your way quickly to the entrance to the Temple Ward. Find Rawl and his men, and if you can, keep them in sight without being seen. But do not engage."
"What about Tomas?" asks Jon.
"I know you want to, Jon, so go look for him," answers Koric. "Fazal Ahmet and his man Bom should be back in their boat by now. You can get them to take you back upriver. But, I will need you back here as soon as possible, with or without Tomas, so that you can take care of Rawl and his men."
He then turns to Cobb and says, "Cobb, you will stay here. I will need you to be a runner."
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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.
[[ No problem, life happens. Especially at this time of year. ]]
"Do not engage under any circumstances?"
[[ Wait for answer ]]
"What would you like me to do if they split up? Or if they start to leave the city? Or if they go to a more secluded location, and I see an opportunity?"
[[ Ditto ]]
"....and if by some chance I do end up needing to engage with them...how do you feel about bodies in the street? Is that something you can ... smooth over later? Or should I avoid that at all costs?"
Jon heads off in the direction of the back of the house, not waiting to hear the answer to Brand's questions.
"Bodies in the street are definitely better than people talking," says Koric, looking at the back of his supposed servant as Jon walks away up the corridor towards the back of the residence.
He then collects himself and says, "But that also implies that there should be no hint of the family name being involved in any deaths. Therefore, for the moment, I just want you to find them and shadow them, just in case Madame Damass is unable to do so... However, if they split up, then that means you might get the chance to take one unawares... I will leave that circumstance to your discretion, but don't do anything foolish or let it interfere with keeping Rawl under surveillance. He is the most dangerous to us. He's the one people would likely listen to and believe."
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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.
"Surely his credibility is zero at this point; he's attacked a seekers, robbed a bank, and attacked a priest. Your instructions mean that if one breaks off, I should stay with Rawl -- are you sure that's what you want?"
[[ Wait for answer ]]
"Will you be going with Jon? There is going to be a lot of explaining to do around the cistern area."
[[ Does Koric have a "Business Manager" equivalent...someone who is more than a servant, and can speak for him, at least in some contexts? If so, they should go with Jon, perhaps. A herald, that sort of thing. ]]
"The word has to get out, and be believed, I doubt the temple know about the death of the Oannes priest yet," says Brand's father. "And Rawl could get a long way on his current reputation."
And in answer to Brand's question about his going with Jon, Koric says, "No. I'll be staying here and keeping Madame Damass on side. And besides, I would just get in the way."
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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.
"Then I will be on my way", he says, and starts walking to the door, then turns. "But....Madame Damas looked tired. She probably does need more Caf."
[[ Head out of house, get into shadows/place to not be seen, and do the superman thing, heading to...where he's going, assuming he has a clear picture. If not, he will ask before he leaves. ]]
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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.
Acrobatic: 11
[[I am presuming that Brand is using both stones to do his cross-rooftop travelling. Let me know if he wants to remain visible for some reason.]]
Though the rain has stopped, the rooftops are still wet and slippery, which means that Brand's trip takes a little longer than expected.
Perched on the roof of a house that is adjacent to the entrance to the Temple Ward, he sees that the entrance is seemingly deserted, which strikes him as unusual; there should be guards.
Looking around, he can see that there is no one nearby, but he can make out some people along the road that heads westwards away from the entrance.
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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.
[[ Can he see signs of blood, bodies etc at the gate? If there was recent (warm) blood, would darkvision show anything? ]]
Brand moves quickly (and stealthily) to catch the group heading westwards, occasionally glancing back to see if anyone else emerges from the gate.
[[ He primarily wants to be sure if Rawl is there. How many are in the group? ]]