Ink asks the Waterbaron if she has heard of any rumors of some... Society.
He also asks the group if they should interview Briggs as he might be more forthcoming with questions and inquires what they should do with squid tongue who is still in the bag...
Nestra has brought a few staff members to clean up the room in the meantime. She replies, ruefully, “We have plenty of societies...usually some upstarts noble with too much money and not enough common sense. As for rumors, I simply don’t know what you’d be referring to.” She is obviously troubled by Briggs’ body being right in her trashed office, and by your talking about it.
” Don’t go toying with my steward’s body. He deserves more respect than that.”
Ink replies, "Understood. Your man, Briggs will be left alone. We do have with us one more... body... that we can interview. Another member of the Society that Brenner seems to be a part of. If we do so, though, we should have a safe and secure place to do so. He seems to be a higher order member in that society and it... Affected him... In unexpected ways."
"Lady Nestra, it seems yer man Briggs may be in league wit' Brenner an' whate'er th' society be. Ah'll defer ta yer wishes, but we may be missin' some important information."
"Good point, Flint. Perhaps this.... Society.... plans to squirm its way into your government and usurp your position?!?" replies Ink, somewhat wide eyed.
Nestra's narrow eyes narrow even further as she considers Ink's words.
"You would make a good politician," she says to the elf. "I don't think it is possible that Briggs was mixed up in whatever you're alleging, but I will have my people look into this...seeming growing conspiracy."
Before she goes to take care of this, she says, "If you wish, I can avail our interrogation room to you. It's underground, and quite soundproof. But I'll need you to clear out of my office for the time being, so that it can be cleaned."
Ink nods in appreciation to the Waterbaron's comments. He speaks to Crownsguard and Flint on what they want to do next and assists them as required.
He casts sending targeting Matrix, "Brenner is dead. Framed Harthal. Waterbaron knows. Sanra is with us. Ask Harthal if he knows about a cult called The Society growing in Yartar."
The "interrogation room" is quite obviously a torture chamber. Half of the instruments in here are unfamiliar to you, but you can imagine how effective they are.
Briggs' corpse, laid on a rough wooden table, answers. "Never...have I betrayed her confidence...."
"How do we join this endeavor?"
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'Flint' (per instructions in discord) asks, "Wha' great endeavors do ye an' th'society hope to be accomplishin' in Yartar an' b'yond?"
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The corpse seems unable or unwilling to answer Don.
(You can ask Flint to ask this question, if you like)
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"Lesser minds...seek destruction in asking," says Brenner's corpse, as his waterlogged head lay limp on the ground. "Keep asking..."
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Ink asks the Waterbaron if she has heard of any rumors of some... Society.
He also asks the group if they should interview Briggs as he might be more forthcoming with questions and inquires what they should do with squid tongue who is still in the bag...
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Nestra has brought a few staff members to clean up the room in the meantime. She replies, ruefully, “We have plenty of societies...usually some upstarts noble with too much money and not enough common sense. As for rumors, I simply don’t know what you’d be referring to.” She is obviously troubled by Briggs’ body being right in her trashed office, and by your talking about it.
” Don’t go toying with my steward’s body. He deserves more respect than that.”
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Ink replies, "Understood. Your man, Briggs will be left alone. We do have with us one more... body... that we can interview. Another member of the Society that Brenner seems to be a part of. If we do so, though, we should have a safe and secure place to do so. He seems to be a higher order member in that society and it... Affected him... In unexpected ways."
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“He has a tentacle tongue.” Crownsguard says matter-of-factly.
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"Lady Nestra, it seems yer man Briggs may be in league wit' Brenner an' whate'er th' society be. Ah'll defer ta yer wishes, but we may be missin' some important information."
"Good point, Flint. Perhaps this.... Society.... plans to squirm its way into your government and usurp your position?!?" replies Ink, somewhat wide eyed.
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Ink and Flint can both make a Persuasion check, both with advantage.
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// Ink's persuasion check.... 12
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Nestra's narrow eyes narrow even further as she considers Ink's words.
"You would make a good politician," she says to the elf. "I don't think it is possible that Briggs was mixed up in whatever you're alleging, but I will have my people look into this...seeming growing conspiracy."
Before she goes to take care of this, she says, "If you wish, I can avail our interrogation room to you. It's underground, and quite soundproof. But I'll need you to clear out of my office for the time being, so that it can be cleaned."
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At this point Matrix is waiting for them outside the building. Also getting some sleep while he can
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Ink nods in appreciation to the Waterbaron's comments. He speaks to Crownsguard and Flint on what they want to do next and assists them as required.
He casts sending targeting Matrix, "Brenner is dead. Framed Harthal. Waterbaron knows. Sanra is with us. Ask Harthal if he knows about a cult called The Society growing in Yartar."
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"I'm outside. Harthal on ship. Ship flying until we signal to land. Take Sanra to ship? Get them safe before look into society?"
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Flint's persuasion (if still necessary): 21
"We'll be as respectful as can be, an' may give 'im a shot at justice or redemption as th' case may be."
Flint starts moving Briggs to the interrogation room, and unless interrupted will cast speak with dead
"Briggs, be ye yet loyal ta Lady Nestra?"
The "interrogation room" is quite obviously a torture chamber. Half of the instruments in here are unfamiliar to you, but you can imagine how effective they are.
Briggs' corpse, laid on a rough wooden table, answers. "Never...have I betrayed her confidence...."
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"Who kilt ye?"
"What know ye o' th' Society?"