Misha took a step forward. "Sheriff Stokes will want us to do all the work." she said, her face red with warmth. "He ees not here to collaborate weeth us, or to help us. The mortals will get in our way. We are to do all of the dirty work. But, that ees fine. I do not weesh to get on the bad side of the Sheriff or the Preence."
Alana eyes the photos for a minute before speaking calmly, giving a quick look to Sorrin to settle himself down. "Do you mind making a list of everyone each of the victims were associated with? Friends, family, living situations, jobs. The relative time of death, death locations, cause of death wounds, and any other autopsy reports would be appreciated as well. " She digs into her desk drawer for a minute, pulling out a simple notepad, a large rose symbol printed in a faded red against the white paper. She writes something for a minute before passing the paper to the detective.
Alana neatly printed everything she wanted to know per victim as well as a personal phone number, email, and regular mailing address for the detective to get ahold of her with a small note beside it. "IF you find out anything else let me know using one of these methods."
She then calmly rests back in her leather chair, glancing between Misha and Victor before back at Webber. "Obviously our timeframe is the typical frame before a case goes cold yes? Is there anything else we should know?" As she waits for him to respond, she snags a business card off her desk, writing the same last thing on the back side of it before handing it to Webber. "For the Sherif if he needs them. "
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Detective Webber writes down the addresses of each of the victims. He also gives you a report from the station that lists time of death, their locations, and a description of the wounds.
"I would recommend maybe going to the morgue to see the bodies, checking out the crime scenes, or going to the families house and seeing if friends or family know anything." he says, standing up to leave. "That's all the information we know. The rest is up for you to discover. You guys have one week, then the station will have to take over. I can only delay this investigation so long."
PLACES OF INTEREST INCLUDE: - THE MORGUE - THE CRIME SCENE - THE VICTIMS HOUSE
As the detective leaves, Alana shakes his hand with a smile. "Understood. We'll stay in touch." Once the detective leaves, Alana looks over all of the information they were given before looking to everyone. "Perhaps we should visit the Morgue first. See the bodies before they are put in the ground? Then the scenes... To make sure they are not tampered with." She glances between Victor and Misha. "We'll spend a little bit getting ready to head out and try to hit both spots tonight." She then goes quiet, moving her chair over to the closed laptop which she opens to do some research on the victims, their families, and close friends, the rose embroidered notepad and a pen beside her for her own notes. (Do I need to roll to gather any additional info?)
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Once Misha and Victor are finished, Alana packs up her laptop and notes before she stands from her desk. "If we're all ready we can take one of the clubs personal cars. Unless anyone else wants to take theirs?" She isn't looking at anyone as she organizes her bag, moving to what looks like a small wardrobe as she fetches a black fur lined jacket.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Despite the multiple turn of events that had proceeded just a few minutes prior to the detectives leave, Alessandra looks ultimately unimpressed and bored, at most giving Misha and Victor a sly smirk as they left the room to go praise the Lord. "So, Sorrin," Alessandra starts, her eyes meeting his. "What caused you to... lose yourself a bit? Something wrong with the pictures?"
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Sorrin shrugs, "I'll take my own ride. I have room for 1 if anyone wants to come with me to the dead men's homes." He waits a moment for anyone that wants to come with him, or rebuff his idea with a better one, but he grabs his blade and prepares to leave with what he had on him.
In response to Aless, Sorrin gives her a glance, then looked back at the picture, "....nothing wrong.....just suspicious. I'm apologize for my lack of control then. I should do better than that."
“No need to apologize, my dear, even those with the best composure tend to.. falter every now and again. We’re only vampires afterall.” She shrugs and looks down to the pictures again with a raised brow. “Suspicious how? And if we’re going to split up then I’ll accompany you to the households. Two is better than one.”
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Misha came down back into the office, red in the cheeks, as she always was after praising the Gospel. Her red hair was combed neatly and in a ponytail, and once again was wearing her black turtleneck sweater, black military pants, and short black leather jacket. She looked like an off duty military officer, or an undercover cop. She loaded a large handgun with bullets with a loud click and a slap. For a moment, she looked at it with the tiniest bit of sadness.
"Weel never get used to such a crude weapon, but eet ees effective, hef to admit."She slid the chamber to check to see it was loaded, and placed it in her holster at the center of her back pants, concealed by her jacket.
Victor came down the stairs and joined the others, more than a bit winded after his time with Misha. He was still adjusting his collar and anyone who paid attention noticed that his neck was red in spots.
"So." He asked. "Where are we all going and who's going in what car? I can take whoever can't go with Sorrin."
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
The two bodies of the victims are in the county morgue, awaiting processing. The Denver County Morgue is a large two story building covered in snow. At this hour of night, there are only a few lights on, and you can tell by peeking from the outside only one very bored employee is burning the midnight oil.
THINGS TO CONSIDER: Vampires look extremely pale, some of them sickly. If you wish to pass off as a human, which is highly recommended, you'll need to command your Blood to flow into your veins to give you the "Blush of Life" to pass among mortals. The Blush of Life is one vampire power you can active by Rousing your Blood. To Rouse your Blood to activate the Blush of Life, or a Discipline, for example, you make a Rouse Check.
ROUSE CHECK: A Rouse Check is where you roll 1d10 and try and score a 6 or higher. Anytime you make a Rouse Check, the power you want to activate always succeeds, but if you get a 5 or lower, you gain one Hunger.
Victor activates his power to make himself look alive (literally) but he feels himself get hungrier. He makes a note to ask one of the coterie if he can feed on them once they're done here.
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Rouse check: 7
Alana makes herself look more flush, adding to her complexion. She keeps the fur coat wrapped around her body as she leads the way to the morgue, giving off an aura of serious leadership.
Alessandra comes out of the car looking more alive and human like, despite her disdain. She loved her bewitching complexion, and the blush of life ruined it, but she knew it had to be done. She looks over the outside of the morgue. “Oh, I love going to morgues. They’re so fun.” Her tone of voice actually sounds giddy, and she pushes forth behind Alana to the main entrance of the establishment.
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Misha commanded her blood to surge through her, and once again looked much more human. She had lost her tan since the Embrace, but now had red cheeks, and pinkish skin once more. She looked over the building, and followed the others.
The morgue was closed, the door locked. There was someone behind a far counter, lazily reading a book, or possibly doing homework. A young, thin male, clearly someone who drew the short straw for the midnight shift. He looked up lazily from his protected desk, and hits a button on his desk. An intercom by the door comes to life.
"We're closed, no visitors, please come back in the morning."he drawled, and went back to whatever he was reading at his desk.
"Hm."Misha said from the back. "They're going to burn those bodies in the morning. We might have to think of a..creative..way to get in and bypass this mortal."
Alana steps closer to where the young man was and raised an eyebrow, activating awe. She leans forward a little, letting her low hanging tank top be subtly visible under her fur coat. "We're with the police department. It's crucial we get inside tonight. So could you kindly let us in?"
Using awe is free and automatic unless the victim is aware of the power being used on them. It adds my presence rating to any skill checks used to persuade, perform, or any other charisma related rolls.
Description: Anyone in my presence is drawn to me. They may suddenly agree on subjects, etc. Strong enough to sway the minds of most mortals.
If contested, 2 successes on discord. Duration: one scene.
(What do you want me to roll to get him to comply?)
"Oh, of course." The employee blinks. "Sorry. Didn't know you were cops." He pushes the button on his desk and a loud buzzing noise can be heard in the door, indicating it's unlocked and can be opened. You pass the large glass doors and enter the reception area. It's cold, sterile, and looks like an empty hospital reception area. All of the walls are brick and the hallways are all dark. "I'll have to see some ID, obviously. Sign in here, please." He points to sign in clipboard on the desk, and stands there, waiting to see ID.
As Alana strides in, she gives him an obviously frustrated smile. "I understand this is all protocol, but we honestly do not have time for this. We are on a very important case and need to review some very important evidence before morning comes. If you have any issues, you are free to contact my higher up Detective Webber. Although that would be a serious waste of an officials time, especially at this hour." Her expression is more serious now, her awe still in effect against this man. Her arms are slightly crossed and she slightly taps her foot impatiently.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
(See PM)
Misha took a step forward. "Sheriff Stokes will want us to do all the work." she said, her face red with warmth. "He ees not here to collaborate weeth us, or to help us. The mortals will get in our way. We are to do all of the dirty work. But, that ees fine. I do not weesh to get on the bad side of the Sheriff or the Preence."
Alana eyes the photos for a minute before speaking calmly, giving a quick look to Sorrin to settle himself down. "Do you mind making a list of everyone each of the victims were associated with? Friends, family, living situations, jobs. The relative time of death, death locations, cause of death wounds, and any other autopsy reports would be appreciated as well. " She digs into her desk drawer for a minute, pulling out a simple notepad, a large rose symbol printed in a faded red against the white paper. She writes something for a minute before passing the paper to the detective.
Alana neatly printed everything she wanted to know per victim as well as a personal phone number, email, and regular mailing address for the detective to get ahold of her with a small note beside it. "IF you find out anything else let me know using one of these methods."
She then calmly rests back in her leather chair, glancing between Misha and Victor before back at Webber. "Obviously our timeframe is the typical frame before a case goes cold yes? Is there anything else we should know?" As she waits for him to respond, she snags a business card off her desk, writing the same last thing on the back side of it before handing it to Webber. "For the Sherif if he needs them. "
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Detective Webber writes down the addresses of each of the victims. He also gives you a report from the station that lists time of death, their locations, and a description of the wounds.
"I would recommend maybe going to the morgue to see the bodies, checking out the crime scenes, or going to the families house and seeing if friends or family know anything." he says, standing up to leave. "That's all the information we know. The rest is up for you to discover. You guys have one week, then the station will have to take over. I can only delay this investigation so long."
PLACES OF INTEREST INCLUDE:
- THE MORGUE
- THE CRIME SCENE
- THE VICTIMS HOUSE
As the detective leaves, Alana shakes his hand with a smile. "Understood. We'll stay in touch." Once the detective leaves, Alana looks over all of the information they were given before looking to everyone. "Perhaps we should visit the Morgue first. See the bodies before they are put in the ground? Then the scenes... To make sure they are not tampered with." She glances between Victor and Misha. "We'll spend a little bit getting ready to head out and try to hit both spots tonight." She then goes quiet, moving her chair over to the closed laptop which she opens to do some research on the victims, their families, and close friends, the rose embroidered notepad and a pen beside her for her own notes. (Do I need to roll to gather any additional info?)
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Nope. Once you guys decide on a plan of action and once Misha and Victor are done talking about the Word of the Lord, we'll load up and head out.
Once Misha and Victor are finished, Alana packs up her laptop and notes before she stands from her desk. "If we're all ready we can take one of the clubs personal cars. Unless anyone else wants to take theirs?" She isn't looking at anyone as she organizes her bag, moving to what looks like a small wardrobe as she fetches a black fur lined jacket.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Despite the multiple turn of events that had proceeded just a few minutes prior to the detectives leave, Alessandra looks ultimately unimpressed and bored, at most giving Misha and Victor a sly smirk as they left the room to go praise the Lord. "So, Sorrin," Alessandra starts, her eyes meeting his. "What caused you to... lose yourself a bit? Something wrong with the pictures?"
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Sorrin shrugs, "I'll take my own ride. I have room for 1 if anyone wants to come with me to the dead men's homes." He waits a moment for anyone that wants to come with him, or rebuff his idea with a better one, but he grabs his blade and prepares to leave with what he had on him.
In response to Aless, Sorrin gives her a glance, then looked back at the picture, "....nothing wrong.....just suspicious. I'm apologize for my lack of control then. I should do better than that."
“No need to apologize, my dear, even those with the best composure tend to.. falter every now and again. We’re only vampires afterall.” She shrugs and looks down to the pictures again with a raised brow. “Suspicious how? And if we’re going to split up then I’ll accompany you to the households. Two is better than one.”
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Misha came down back into the office, red in the cheeks, as she always was after praising the Gospel. Her red hair was combed neatly and in a ponytail, and once again was wearing her black turtleneck sweater, black military pants, and short black leather jacket. She looked like an off duty military officer, or an undercover cop. She loaded a large handgun with bullets with a loud click and a slap. For a moment, she looked at it with the tiniest bit of sadness.
"Weel never get used to such a crude weapon, but eet ees effective, hef to admit." She slid the chamber to check to see it was loaded, and placed it in her holster at the center of her back pants, concealed by her jacket.
Victor came down the stairs and joined the others, more than a bit winded after his time with Misha. He was still adjusting his collar and anyone who paid attention noticed that his neck was red in spots.
"So." He asked. "Where are we all going and who's going in what car? I can take whoever can't go with Sorrin."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Victor took everyone to the morgue in the Hummer that Alana owns.
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SCENE TWO: NIGHTLY INVESTIGATIONS
The two bodies of the victims are in the county morgue, awaiting processing. The Denver County Morgue is a large two story building covered in snow. At this hour of night, there are only a few lights on, and you can tell by peeking from the outside only one very bored employee is burning the midnight oil.
THINGS TO CONSIDER: Vampires look extremely pale, some of them sickly. If you wish to pass off as a human, which is highly recommended, you'll need to command your Blood to flow into your veins to give you the "Blush of Life" to pass among mortals. The Blush of Life is one vampire power you can active by Rousing your Blood. To Rouse your Blood to activate the Blush of Life, or a Discipline, for example, you make a Rouse Check.
ROUSE CHECK: A Rouse Check is where you roll 1d10 and try and score a 6 or higher. Anytime you make a Rouse Check, the power you want to activate always succeeds, but if you get a 5 or lower, you gain one Hunger.
Rouse: 2Victor activates his power to make himself look alive (literally) but he feels himself get hungrier. He makes a note to ask one of the coterie if he can feed on them once they're done here.(Never mind, rolled in Discord)
Victor's not hungry at all.
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Rouse check: 7Alana makes herself look more flush, adding to her complexion. She keeps the fur coat wrapped around her body as she leads the way to the morgue, giving off an aura of serious leadership.
(7 in discord)
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
(8 in discord)
Alessandra comes out of the car looking more alive and human like, despite her disdain. She loved her bewitching complexion, and the blush of life ruined it, but she knew it had to be done. She looks over the outside of the morgue. “Oh, I love going to morgues. They’re so fun.” Her tone of voice actually sounds giddy, and she pushes forth behind Alana to the main entrance of the establishment.
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Misha commanded her blood to surge through her, and once again looked much more human. She had lost her tan since the Embrace, but now had red cheeks, and pinkish skin once more. She looked over the building, and followed the others.
The morgue was closed, the door locked. There was someone behind a far counter, lazily reading a book, or possibly doing homework. A young, thin male, clearly someone who drew the short straw for the midnight shift. He looked up lazily from his protected desk, and hits a button on his desk. An intercom by the door comes to life.
"We're closed, no visitors, please come back in the morning." he drawled, and went back to whatever he was reading at his desk.
"Hm." Misha said from the back. "They're going to burn those bodies in the morning. We might have to think of a..creative..way to get in and bypass this mortal."
Alana steps closer to where the young man was and raised an eyebrow, activating awe. She leans forward a little, letting her low hanging tank top be subtly visible under her fur coat. "We're with the police department. It's crucial we get inside tonight. So could you kindly let us in?"
Using awe is free and automatic unless the victim is aware of the power being used on them. It adds my presence rating to any skill checks used to persuade, perform, or any other charisma related rolls.
Description: Anyone in my presence is drawn to me. They may suddenly agree on subjects, etc. Strong enough to sway the minds of most mortals.
If contested, 2 successes on discord. Duration: one scene.
(What do you want me to roll to get him to comply?)
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
"Oh, of course." The employee blinks. "Sorry. Didn't know you were cops." He pushes the button on his desk and a loud buzzing noise can be heard in the door, indicating it's unlocked and can be opened. You pass the large glass doors and enter the reception area. It's cold, sterile, and looks like an empty hospital reception area. All of the walls are brick and the hallways are all dark. "I'll have to see some ID, obviously. Sign in here, please." He points to sign in clipboard on the desk, and stands there, waiting to see ID.
As Alana strides in, she gives him an obviously frustrated smile. "I understand this is all protocol, but we honestly do not have time for this. We are on a very important case and need to review some very important evidence before morning comes. If you have any issues, you are free to contact my higher up Detective Webber. Although that would be a serious waste of an officials time, especially at this hour." Her expression is more serious now, her awe still in effect against this man. Her arms are slightly crossed and she slightly taps her foot impatiently.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead