"Oh, I am all for it! We can maybe even grab whatever the orchard grows for some extra eats," Gniff says happily.
OOC: DM, are we at all nearby where I had told Quinn to forage until we left the city?
(OOC: Since you said he would go to a nearby forest, the closest would be the forest in/surrounding the triboar trail. the various farms, orchards, and lands outside the walls are still pretty close to the city.)
The party goes over to the Edermath Orchard. You all walk up to the front door. Daran notices the party's approach and goes to the front door and opens it up. Daran Edermath: (to the party) "Hello all, you must be friends of Hati. I hope you all are a bit more polite than he was."
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"I don't t-t-think it's p-p-possible to not be p-politer," Gerrack replies with a respectful bow. "W-we are the F-Fateful E-Eight... H-Hati told us that y-you were an a-adventurer who w-wanted some s-sort of h-help?"
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“Hello, names Gimble. Heard you’re the adventuring type. We may be in need of some help. We’re looking to take down those Red Brand Bandits.” Gimble pauses and then looks around. “Quite a place ya got here.”
"I don't t-t-think it's p-p-possible to not be p-politer," Gerrack replies with a respectful bow. "W-we are the F-Fateful E-Eight... H-Hati told us that y-you were an a-adventurer who w-wanted some s-sort of h-help?"
Daran: (to the party) "You got that backwards. Hati is the one who needed help. I let him sleep here over night. Despite his manners he didn't seem like a bad guy. I am glad to see he took my advice and got himself some friends. I was an adventurer once. I live a little more laid back these days. So how can i help all of you today, or did you just come by to chat. I don't suppose i'm so lucky that you all are here to have some of my freshly picked apples?"
“Hello, names Gimble. Heard you’re the adventuring type. We may be in need of some help. We’re looking to take down those Red Brand Bandits.” Gimble pauses and then looks around. “Quite a place ya got here.”
Perception 14
Daran turns towards Gimble. Daran: (to the party) "Nice to meet you Gimble of the Fated Eight, I am Daran Edermath. A humble orchard keeper by trade. The bandits do need to be taken care of. I don't know anything about them. If i did i would certainly tell someone in the city guard or at least the Fists of Justice adventuring guild. Thank you. Grew all the trees myself."
Gimble you see many apple trees in multiple rows going on for a while, a typical orchard. the apples on the trees are just starting to grow and are not ready to be picked. So Daran saying freshly picked is odd.
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Insight 21 to determine why Daran is fibbing about his apples
Hello there. I am Edmond Hawkbreaker, son of a pig farmer a ways inland from here. We seem to have lost our way... Can you show us on our map where we are and where the Quillboar Trail is? (continuing, sotto voce) ... and point out where we might find the bandits, please?
"T-thank you for taking care of our friend," Gerrack says to Daran again. When the farmer makes his offer, Gerrack, oblivious to all attempts at subtlety, simply asks Daran directly:
"A-apples? H-how is that p-p-possible? Your o-o-orchards a-are not in s-s-eason."
"We are an adventuring company, fairly newly arrived to the area." Misty speaks up. "We are currently working on trying to find the red brand's hide out, which we were given direction to by someone else in town. We also have been asked to clear some goblins out of a nearby fortress." She gives the man a discerning look. "Can you help us with any of those?"
In this instance, Gniff stays back from the conversation. It seems like a lot of back and forth is happening and he is quite confused. He merely takes the time to observe his surroundings, taking in the nature that is orchards.
Branch is confused as to why everyone feels so defensive about apples. He looks at the trees and figures that’s nothing a little Druidic magic couldn’t fix. Branch gives a very contemplative look and just figures the man may know some magic of his people
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Insight 21 to determine why Daran is fibbing about his apples
Hello there. I am Edmond Hawkbreaker, son of a pig farmer a ways inland from here. We seem to have lost our way... Can you show us on our map where we are and where the Quillboar Trail is? (continuing, sotto voce) ... and point out where we might find the bandits, please?
There is no hint of deception, he believes them to be freshly picked. (OOC: Gimble is the one who spotted the trees, and has not shared with the group that detail, try not to meta. the answer would be the same even if gimble shared the information with the group.)
Daran points it out on the map. Daran: (to the party) "Well met Edmond. You can see the start of the Triboar Trail just over there." Daran points northward and in the distance you can see a group of trees that are forming a forest. "And as i just told your friend i do not have any information on the red brand bandits."
"T-thank you for taking care of our friend," Gerrack says to Daran again. When the farmer makes his offer, Gerrack, oblivious to all attempts at subtlety, simply asks Daran directly:
"A-apples? H-how is that p-p-possible? Your o-o-orchards a-are not in s-s-eason."
Daran chuckles. Daran: (to the party) "That they are, but i have plenty still that haven't gotten rotten yet. One moment." He goes back into the house and then comes back out with a basket full of apples. (OOC: go ahead and give me a perception check.)
“Yes Daran, that’s exactly why I’m here. To try some of those freshly picked apples.” Gimble says with confidence while keeping eye contact.
Daran: (to the party) "I'll tell you what, since you are all well intending fellows one free apple each. Take the one you like." Daran holds up the basket of apples for the party to take one each. (OOC: i'll have you use your previous perception check.) The apples look good, nice shiney red apples, no bruises, no signs of caterpillars or other insects. despite the evidence a fresh apples.
"We are an adventuring company, fairly newly arrived to the area." Misty speaks up. "We are currently working on trying to find the red brand's hide out, which we were given direction to by someone else in town. We also have been asked to clear some goblins out of a nearby fortress." She gives the man a discerning look. "Can you help us with any of those?"
Daran turns to Misty. Daran: (to the party) "Well i am sort of retired from the adventuring game but..." (OOC: go ahead and give me a persuasion check.)
In this instance, Gniff stays back from the conversation. It seems like a lot of back and forth is happening and he is quite confused. He merely takes the time to observe his surroundings, taking in the nature that is orchards.
While watching the trees of the orchards you can see some birds picking and poking at stuff at the base of the trees. typical bird behavior, they are likely finding materials to build or repair a nest with.
(OOC: @ everyone, what do you do. [DM's comment, i was intending for you guys to suddenly suspect Daran of something with the apple detail. Its sort why i'm starting to think i am not handling npc interactions very well.])
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“Thanks.” Gimble replies. “This will be a good pick me up for later.” And he stashed the apple in his bag. “But if what you say is true about your orchard not being in season just yet how could these possibly be fresh picked...or not rotted out from last season? You see my hesitation. Thank you for your time none the less.”
Turning to the party, Gimble would say, “He doesn’t seem to know anything about the bandits, nor does he seem interested in joining. Continue chatting if you wish, I’ll wait by one of the trees until you’re all ready to go speak with Sildar and the city guards.”
Gimble walks over to the closest part of the orchard. While there he will inspect the tree and the ground around it.
“Thanks.” Gimble replies. “This will be a good pick me up for later.” And he stashed the apple in his bag. “But if what you say is true about your orchard not being in season just yet how could these possibly be fresh picked...or not rotted out from last season? You see my hesitation. Thank you for your time none the less.”
Turning to the party, Gimble would say, “He doesn’t seem to know anything about the bandits, nor does he seem interested in joining. Continue chatting if you wish, I’ll wait by one of the trees until you’re all ready to go speak with Sildar and the city guards.”
Gimble walks over to the closest part of the orchard. While there he will inspect the tree and the ground around it.
Investigation 5
Daran: (to the party) "Lets just say its a trade secret. nothing sinister of course. just need to stay competitive in this city."
You find grass, dirt, twigs, and rocks. typical stuff you'd find in the ground.
Daran: (to the party) "You seem like nice people and all, but i'm done with adventuring. I'm sorry i can't be more helpful. If you need a place to stay your welcome to stay here, and if you help out around here maybe i'll give you some more fruit."
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(OOC: Since you said he would go to a nearby forest, the closest would be the forest in/surrounding the triboar trail. the various farms, orchards, and lands outside the walls are still pretty close to the city.)
The party goes over to the Edermath Orchard. You all walk up to the front door. Daran notices the party's approach and goes to the front door and opens it up. Daran Edermath: (to the party) "Hello all, you must be friends of Hati. I hope you all are a bit more polite than he was."
(OOC: date July 24th. time 11:00 a.m.)
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"I don't t-t-think it's p-p-possible to not be p-politer," Gerrack replies with a respectful bow. "W-we are the F-Fateful E-Eight... H-Hati told us that y-you were an a-adventurer who w-wanted some s-sort of h-help?"
“Hello, names Gimble. Heard you’re the adventuring type. We may be in need of some help. We’re looking to take down those Red Brand Bandits.” Gimble pauses and then looks around. “Quite a place ya got here.”
Perception 14
Daran: (to the party) "You got that backwards. Hati is the one who needed help. I let him sleep here over night. Despite his manners he didn't seem like a bad guy. I am glad to see he took my advice and got himself some friends. I was an adventurer once. I live a little more laid back these days. So how can i help all of you today, or did you just come by to chat. I don't suppose i'm so lucky that you all are here to have some of my freshly picked apples?"
Daran turns towards Gimble. Daran: (to the party) "Nice to meet you Gimble of the Fated Eight, I am Daran Edermath. A humble orchard keeper by trade. The bandits do need to be taken care of. I don't know anything about them. If i did i would certainly tell someone in the city guard or at least the Fists of Justice adventuring guild. Thank you. Grew all the trees myself."
Gimble you see many apple trees in multiple rows going on for a while, a typical orchard. the apples on the trees are just starting to grow and are not ready to be picked. So Daran saying freshly picked is odd.
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Insight 21 to determine why Daran is fibbing about his apples
Hello there. I am Edmond Hawkbreaker, son of a pig farmer a ways inland from here. We seem to have lost our way... Can you show us on our map where we are and where the Quillboar Trail is? (continuing, sotto voce) ... and point out where we might find the bandits, please?
"T-thank you for taking care of our friend," Gerrack says to Daran again. When the farmer makes his offer, Gerrack, oblivious to all attempts at subtlety, simply asks Daran directly:
"A-apples? H-how is that p-p-possible? Your o-o-orchards a-are not in s-s-eason."
“Yes Daran, that’s exactly why I’m here. To try some of those freshly picked apples.” Gimble says with confidence while keeping eye contact.
"We are an adventuring company, fairly newly arrived to the area." Misty speaks up. "We are currently working on trying to find the red brand's hide out, which we were given direction to by someone else in town. We also have been asked to clear some goblins out of a nearby fortress." She gives the man a discerning look. "Can you help us with any of those?"
In this instance, Gniff stays back from the conversation. It seems like a lot of back and forth is happening and he is quite confused. He merely takes the time to observe his surroundings, taking in the nature that is orchards.
Branch is confused as to why everyone feels so defensive about apples. He looks at the trees and figures that’s nothing a little Druidic magic couldn’t fix. Branch gives a very contemplative look and just figures the man may know some magic of his people
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There is no hint of deception, he believes them to be freshly picked. (OOC: Gimble is the one who spotted the trees, and has not shared with the group that detail, try not to meta. the answer would be the same even if gimble shared the information with the group.)
Daran points it out on the map. Daran: (to the party) "Well met Edmond. You can see the start of the Triboar Trail just over there." Daran points northward and in the distance you can see a group of trees that are forming a forest. "And as i just told your friend i do not have any information on the red brand bandits."
Daran chuckles. Daran: (to the party) "That they are, but i have plenty still that haven't gotten rotten yet. One moment." He goes back into the house and then comes back out with a basket full of apples. (OOC: go ahead and give me a perception check.)
Daran: (to the party) "I'll tell you what, since you are all well intending fellows one free apple each. Take the one you like." Daran holds up the basket of apples for the party to take one each. (OOC: i'll have you use your previous perception check.) The apples look good, nice shiney red apples, no bruises, no signs of caterpillars or other insects. despite the evidence a fresh apples.
Daran turns to Misty. Daran: (to the party) "Well i am sort of retired from the adventuring game but..." (OOC: go ahead and give me a persuasion check.)
While watching the trees of the orchards you can see some birds picking and poking at stuff at the base of the trees. typical bird behavior, they are likely finding materials to build or repair a nest with.
(OOC: @ everyone, what do you do. [DM's comment, i was intending for you guys to suddenly suspect Daran of something with the apple detail. Its sort why i'm starting to think i am not handling npc interactions very well.])
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”oooh! I love apples!” Branch happily takes an apple and goes to start eating
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(Oh, I thought that tree bit was for everyone, sorry.)
Gerrack takes a look at the apples, curious.
Perception: 9
“Daran why don’t you have a bite first,” Gimble asks as he grabs a random apple without dropping eye contact.
Insight 4
(OOC Gimble is suspect, it’s why he isn’t taking his eyes off him so I was picking that up)
you don't see anything obviously wrong with the apples.
he's hard to read. Daran: (to the party) "I assure you they aren't poisoned." Daran takes one of the apples and starts eating it.
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Gniff looks aghast at Gimble's implications and happily takes up an apple, biting into it. "A fresh apple is always appreciated thank you sir."
“Thanks.” Gimble replies. “This will be a good pick me up for later.” And he stashed the apple in his bag. “But if what you say is true about your orchard not being in season just yet how could these possibly be fresh picked...or not rotted out from last season? You see my hesitation. Thank you for your time none the less.”
Turning to the party, Gimble would say, “He doesn’t seem to know anything about the bandits, nor does he seem interested in joining. Continue chatting if you wish, I’ll wait by one of the trees until you’re all ready to go speak with Sildar and the city guards.”
Gimble walks over to the closest part of the orchard. While there he will inspect the tree and the ground around it.
Investigation 5
Misty persuasion check: 6
Branch was already happily eating his apple, still confused about the concern
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Daran: (to the party) "Lets just say its a trade secret. nothing sinister of course. just need to stay competitive in this city."
You find grass, dirt, twigs, and rocks. typical stuff you'd find in the ground.
Daran: (to the party) "You seem like nice people and all, but i'm done with adventuring. I'm sorry i can't be more helpful. If you need a place to stay your welcome to stay here, and if you help out around here maybe i'll give you some more fruit."
(OOC: @ everyone, where is the party off to next?)
(OOC: date July 24th. time 11:04 a.m.)
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