"Yes, let's go," replies Ink to Sanra, echoing his compatriots' sentiment.
"Was he investigating anything recently that was odd or out of sorts? And have you ever seen squid tongue or his cronies before?"
On their way back to the Waterbaron's, Ink will request a detour to the original fight location so that they can search the bodies for clues and whatever else they might have on them.
// If Don is intending to get a read on Sanra, that would be Wisdom (Insight) rather than Perception, but as it is, he can't detect any duplicity in her statements—more like desperation. //
"I have never seen anything like that...thing...before," Sanra says to Ink, after witnessing Flint's awesome healing powers. "Never in my life. You don't know what it was, either?"
Several minutes later, you arrive back at the scene of the short battle to find no sign of any bodies. The broken water bucket and sparse footprints in the snow are all that remain of any signs that there were a fight here.
Ink takes the broken water bucket, using his cloak to place it into the bag of holding.
Ink asks Sanra again, "I understand that you've never seen something like this before, but your husband - did he mention anything to you in passing that he found odd or dangerous? Anything about Brenner?"
"Regarding, squid tongue.... Likely some abberation of some kind. It was a caster of sorts to - but it didn't seem arcane in nature.... Perhaps some sort of religion or cult I've not heard of with a fascination with sea creatures, and apparently the elemental plane of water. We've run into cultists that worshipped an ancient air elemental titan... This might be similar."
//. Does it look like bodies were dragged away, picked up and carried, or got up on their own? Survival? 7
//. Does Quill from her vantage point see anything that could be a group of people hauling off bodies? Perception? 15
// Did we find any symbols or markers that looked like could represent a group, religion, among any of the people we fought, etc?
Sanra shrugs and shakes her head, looking around as if she can't believe the bodies are gone. As she speaks, she grows more frustrated. "I knew about Brenner. He was always a guard you could...y'know...count on being lenient. If properly motivated. I don't think I ever thought to mention him to Harthal. I...I don't know! Okay? I didn't see this coming, I didn't have any reason to suspect that Harthal was in danger, didn't know anything about whatever kind of conspiracy is going on here..."
As she talks, Sanra's feet suddenly give out from under her and she slips on icy ground, landing hard on the cobblestone with a surprised cry! You notice that the street is more slippery than before. She lay there for a moment, wincing in pain.
Quill doesn't see anybody lurking among the tight-packed buildings here. It's getting well towards deepnight, and it's cold.
Matrix would have reloaded by now, but is very ill at ease. "Let's not linger, I dont like this. Get this job done before we are wrapped up in something worse... again"
There are guards on duty, but Flint’s previous connection will do the trick to get them in. Nestra Ruthiol is obviously a night owl, and is still in her daytime outfit when she receives you for a second time.
”I trust this is important? The hour is late and I have much still to do.” She fixes you with her shrewd stare.
"Lady Nestra, we've more information now than before. We got testimony that Zymorven is innocent, an ah can get th' truth t'morrow. Would ye grant a stay o' execution on me word ye'll know th' truth? We also got this..." Flint gestures to the body Crownsguard has been carrying and relates the attack.
Crownsguard gestures to the body that Ink is carrying, “Correct. This... humanoid? Aberration? Odd creature. It attempted to kidnap this woman and made several attempts on our life.”
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Don steps forward, "It is true milady. There is something afoot in your city." He smiles, "Someone wants you to kill this boy, or he maybe just a pawn." He hesitates, "Could someone be trying to make you an enemy of Zymorven Hall?"
"This is all very confusing for all of us. We came to get a sword, but now we see something is wrong. All parties need to be questioned. With your leave, before the boy is put to the headmans axe we'd like to talk to all involved. Either I can get the truth out of them my way." he touches his daggers lightly. "But pained confessions are not reliable. The other option is our friend Flint I believe can cast a spell that will take care of the issue for compell them to tell the truth."
"I want to make sure you are safe and secure milady. After all when we are done with the whole mess with the giants I believe you and I have dinner plans."
Persuasion: 21 //Trying to get her to delay so we can question everyone involved//
“I had no reason to hold Brenner, but I can bring him in for questioning. This will be sweet indeed!” Nestra’s sour face is practically glowing.
“And the victim...possibly. I will send you to the mortuary. And in the meantime, I need some sleep.”
Nestra provides Flint instructions and a writ of permission to access the mortuary, as a representative of the Lords’ Alliance, and bids you a very late good-night.
Crownsguard considers, “I believe that the boat would be the better choice. The guard of the city has been compromised. This is one of the few situations where fanatical devotion to a dragon will provide a safer environment than a justice system.”
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//flint will have zone of truth prepared tomorrow also.//
Once we're together Flint casts prayer of healing at L3 for 23
Seeing the plan come together flint helps with disguising the girl and will lead the group to the water barons hall when ready.
"Yes, let's go," replies Ink to Sanra, echoing his compatriots' sentiment.
"Was he investigating anything recently that was odd or out of sorts? And have you ever seen squid tongue or his cronies before?"
On their way back to the Waterbaron's, Ink will request a detour to the original fight location so that they can search the bodies for clues and whatever else they might have on them.
Quill flies above on high alert.
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// If Don is intending to get a read on Sanra, that would be Wisdom (Insight) rather than Perception, but as it is, he can't detect any duplicity in her statements—more like desperation. //
"I have never seen anything like that...thing...before," Sanra says to Ink, after witnessing Flint's awesome healing powers. "Never in my life. You don't know what it was, either?"
Several minutes later, you arrive back at the scene of the short battle to find no sign of any bodies. The broken water bucket and sparse footprints in the snow are all that remain of any signs that there were a fight here.
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Ink takes the broken water bucket, using his cloak to place it into the bag of holding.
Ink asks Sanra again, "I understand that you've never seen something like this before, but your husband - did he mention anything to you in passing that he found odd or dangerous? Anything about Brenner?"
"Regarding, squid tongue.... Likely some abberation of some kind. It was a caster of sorts to - but it didn't seem arcane in nature.... Perhaps some sort of religion or cult I've not heard of with a fascination with sea creatures, and apparently the elemental plane of water. We've run into cultists that worshipped an ancient air elemental titan... This might be similar."
//. Does it look like bodies were dragged away, picked up and carried, or got up on their own? Survival? 7
//. Does Quill from her vantage point see anything that could be a group of people hauling off bodies? Perception? 15
// Did we find any symbols or markers that looked like could represent a group, religion, among any of the people we fought, etc?
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Sanra shrugs and shakes her head, looking around as if she can't believe the bodies are gone. As she speaks, she grows more frustrated. "I knew about Brenner. He was always a guard you could...y'know...count on being lenient. If properly motivated. I don't think I ever thought to mention him to Harthal. I...I don't know! Okay? I didn't see this coming, I didn't have any reason to suspect that Harthal was in danger, didn't know anything about whatever kind of conspiracy is going on here..."
As she talks, Sanra's feet suddenly give out from under her and she slips on icy ground, landing hard on the cobblestone with a surprised cry! You notice that the street is more slippery than before. She lay there for a moment, wincing in pain.
Quill doesn't see anybody lurking among the tight-packed buildings here. It's getting well towards deepnight, and it's cold.
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Matrix would have reloaded by now, but is very ill at ease. "Let's not linger, I dont like this. Get this job done before we are wrapped up in something worse... again"
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// Insight check! 16
// Is she holding back information? Seems like it...
// Slippery as in newly frozen ice or some other effect?
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Crownsguard will lift the girl up onto her shoulders, “I will assist you.”
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Ink asks Crownsguard, "Since you're carrying her, need help with the other guy?"
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// Alright so who is going where? You mentioned you were going to split up? //
The Waterbaron’s Hall is several blocks away, about 10 minutes of walking.
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Staying together to go to the Waterbaron, Flint will lead.
There are guards on duty, but Flint’s previous connection will do the trick to get them in. Nestra Ruthiol is obviously a night owl, and is still in her daytime outfit when she receives you for a second time.
”I trust this is important? The hour is late and I have much still to do.” She fixes you with her shrewd stare.
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"Lady Nestra, we've more information now than before. We got testimony that Zymorven is innocent, an ah can get th' truth t'morrow. Would ye grant a stay o' execution on me word ye'll know th' truth? We also got this..." Flint gestures to the body Crownsguard has been carrying and relates the attack.
Crownsguard gestures to the body that Ink is carrying, “Correct. This... humanoid? Aberration? Odd creature. It attempted to kidnap this woman and made several attempts on our life.”
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Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Don steps forward, "It is true milady. There is something afoot in your city." He smiles, "Someone wants you to kill this boy, or he maybe just a pawn." He hesitates, "Could someone be trying to make you an enemy of Zymorven Hall?"
"This is all very confusing for all of us. We came to get a sword, but now we see something is wrong. All parties need to be questioned. With your leave, before the boy is put to the headmans axe we'd like to talk to all involved. Either I can get the truth out of them my way." he touches his daggers lightly. "But pained confessions are not reliable. The other option is our friend Flint I believe can cast a spell that will take care of the issue for compell them to tell the truth."
"I want to make sure you are safe and secure milady. After all when we are done with the whole mess with the giants I believe you and I have dinner plans."
Persuasion: 21 //Trying to get her to delay so we can question everyone involved//
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Nestra Ruthiol looks like she’s about to give up on following a confusing train of thought.
“Alright, alright—you say you can get Brenner to confess? I’ll grant you a stay of execution, one day. This had better be worth it.”
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"Is Brenner in custody? Is the victim's body available?"
“I had no reason to hold Brenner, but I can bring him in for questioning. This will be sweet indeed!” Nestra’s sour face is practically glowing.
“And the victim...possibly. I will send you to the mortuary. And in the meantime, I need some sleep.”
Nestra provides Flint instructions and a writ of permission to access the mortuary, as a representative of the Lords’ Alliance, and bids you a very late good-night.
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Flint thanks Lady Nestra then turns to the others. "So we getting rooms or headin' fer th' boat."
Crownsguard considers, “I believe that the boat would be the better choice. The guard of the city has been compromised. This is one of the few situations where fanatical devotion to a dragon will provide a safer environment than a justice system.”
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