With a couple of heavy coughs, you are able to push through all of the heavy smoke(Con Save: 20) and begin to issue orders to the civilians around you. A couple of them thank you gratefully and will surely remember your good deeds(Fame: +1). After they begin to head out of the tent, you spot two children who look like they are in dire need of assistance.
Small boy remind me of Peter, girl looks like best daughter Anna. I head to the children, who need help. Some tiny man jumped off the stage as I was about get to children. I wonder if he do this.
Ey-Eynak
"Small man, you get boy. I get girl. Follow Sven. I no way out."
Small boy remind me of Peter, girl looks like best daughter Anna. I head to the children, who need help. Some tiny man jumped off the stage as I was about get to children. I wonder if he do this.
"Small man, you get boy. I get girl. Follow Sven. I no way out."
Even though my arms are more muscular than most, both kids would be pretty heavy. This large man could guarantee I save both kids, and saving kids is what makes the front page! He seems pretty short with words too, so I'll probably still give the interview after the rescue!
I nod at the big guy, and pick up the young boy. I get ready to follow him to the exit.
Even though my arms are more muscular than most, both kids would be pretty heavy. This large man could guarantee I save both kids, and saving kids is what makes the front page! He seems pretty short with words too, so I'll probably still give the interview after the rescue!
I nod at the big guy, and pick up the young boy. I get ready to follow him to the exit.
Quickly picking up the boy and following the big guy you manage to get out of the tent reasonably quickly. This massive man parts the crowds much easier than you would have been able to do. Getting to the outskirts of the chaos, the large man stops and sets the girl carefully down. You are able to set the boy down safely next to them. The little boys head hangs low, and he doesn't look up to make eye contact.
Rico
"Shades, this makes things more difficult" I think to myself as I rush up to the guard standing over my mark. "What happened?!" I exclaim to the guard, "You were supposed to protect him!" I say as I bend over the dying man to investigate what happened.
The guard rests two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?"
OOC - Are you trying to do anything in particular when investigating? What exactly are you looking for?
Sven
Small boy remind me of Peter, girl looks like best daughter Anna. I head to the children, who need help. Some tiny man jumped off the stage as I was about get to children. I wonder if he do this.
Ey-Eynak
"Small man, you get boy. I get girl. Follow Sven. I no way out."
The small man picks up the young boy and looks ready to follow you. Picking up the girl, and turning to the nearest exit. You manage to navigate swiftly through the crowds and escape the inferno that the circus tent has become. Getting a safe distance away from the chaos, you set down the crying girl, and she says "Thank you so much, mister, my brother and I would have been trapped in there if it wasn't for you two. What's your name?" You notice the small man set the boy down safely next to you.
Tuli
I rush forward to where Father Antonio lays and position myself beside the man in armor tending to him. As I come over I see the Halfling man approaching as well "You were supposed to protect him!” I hear him yell over the chaos. I use my size and shell to help block the flow of the crowd from trampling the two men, “The temple of Pelor sent me, what can I do to help?” I say to the man in armor.
You see the guard rest two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?" He looks up at you, "Please, if you could, help me get his body out of this chaos, we can figure out our next course of action then!"
You see the guard rest two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?" He looks up at you, "Please, if you could, help me get his body out of this chaos, we can figure o
“Of course” I say, removing the black blade from father Antonio’s back and sliding it into my sack “We will need to learn all we can from this blade.” I turn to the Halfling “I know you . . . I saw you in the square, what business did you have with the Father?” As I say this I bend and gently lift the fathers limp body from the ground cradling him like a child preparing to leave the tent.
Quickly picking up the boy and following the big guy you manage to get out of the tent reasonably quickly. This massive man parts the crowds much easier than you would have been able to do. Getting to the outskirts of the chaos, the large man stops and sets the girl carefully down. You are able to set the boy down safely next to them. The little boys head hangs low, and he doesn't look up to make eye contact.
Hearing the little girl next to me, I quickly say "I'm Ey-Eynak Zapad, and this is..." I trail off a bit realizing I don't know this guy's name. He was brilliant in moving through the crowds and saving these kids. I think I may have a use for that once I become even more famous from saving these kids! I look down at the kid and seeing for some reason he isn't totally stoked I just saved his life I ask "Why so glum? What's your name?" I glance over at the big guy and shrug my shoulders.
The small man picks up the young boy and looks ready to follow you. Picking up the girl, and turning to the nearest exit. You manage to navigate swiftly through the crowds and escape the inferno that the circus tent has become. Getting a safe distance away from the chaos, you set down the crying girl, and she says "Thank you so much, mister, my brother and I would have been trapped in there if it wasn't for you two. What's your name?" You notice the small man set the boy down safely next to you.
After make outside, I take deep breathe. Air smell nice here, no smoke or fishy. As the girl settles down a bit the small man start talk to her. As he points to me I look at the girl, I bend down and pick the girl up with my head, resting her on my shoulders. "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy". I make cart noises, everyone likes carts.
I glace up at the turtle, surprised to cross his path again "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As I see him pick the man I say "Good idea, since you're big why don't you take him outside and I'll take his belongings." I grab his sack and rest of his belongs and being to follow the turtle out of the tent.
OOC - Rico is looking the angle and height of the dagger was plunged to maybe indicate the height of the person and for any signs of a struggle like torn clothes or claw marks that may indicate what kind of individual may have done this.
Hearing the little girl next to me, I quickly say "I'm Ey-Eynak Zapad, and this is..." I trail off a bit realizing I don't know this guy's name. He was brilliant in moving through the crowds and saving these kids. I think I may have a use for that once I become even more famous from saving these kids! I look down at the kid and seeing for some reason he isn't totally stoked I just saved his life I ask "Why so glum? What's your name?" I glance over at the big guy and shrug my shoulders.
The boy looks up to you and says, "My name is Jasper, and my sisters' name is Rose. I was just really looking forward to seeing Tyler Rapid perform. I hope he didn't get hurt! I think I heard him scream!" As he finishes saying that, you hear the large man say, "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy." The large man begins to head off towards the gates of the city.
Rico
I glace up at the turtle, surprised to cross his path again "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As I see him pick the man I say "Good idea, since you're big why don't you take him outside and I'll take his belongings." I grab his sack and rest of his belongs and being to follow the turtle out of the tent.
OOC - Rico is looking the angle and height of the dagger was plunged to maybe indicate the height of the person and for any signs of a struggle like torn clothes or claw marks that may indicate what kind of individual may have done this.
Analyzing the dagger, and the angle of entry, you are able to see that this dagger entered into this man at a parallel line to the ground, suggesting that the attacker was roughly the same height as the victim. Closer inspection of the wound shows that the dagger entry looks to have burned the skin around the entry point, also singeing the clothing slightly. (Investigation: 10)
As you are wrapping up your inspection of the dagger, the turtle bends over to pull it out. You see him quickly pull his hand back as the smell of burnt skin fills your nose. The turtle takes out a piece of fabric and uses it to remove the dagger from the body. He then wraps it up and places it in his bag. Afterwards, he picks up the body, cradling the limp man, and begins to head towards the east gate.
Sven
After make outside, I take deep breathe. Air smell nice here, no smoke or fishy. As the girl settles down a bit the small man start talk to her. As he points to me I look at the girl, I bend down and pick the girl up with my head, resting her on my shoulders. "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy". I make cart noises, everyone likes carts.
As you pick the girl up and begin to head off, she informs you, "but I don't have a mom, my brother and I have been staying at the temple of Pelor. The men there have been nice enough to feed us and let us sleep there." As you begin to make cart noises, she laughs and seems to be enjoying herself.
Tuli
“Of course” I say, removing the black blade from father Antonio’s back and sliding it into my sack “We will need to learn all we can from this blade.” I turn to the Halfling “I know you . . . I saw you in the square, what business did you have with the Father?” As I say this I bend and gently lift the fathers limp body from the ground cradling him like a child preparing to leave the tent.
As your hand wraps around the hilt of the blade, you feel a burning sensation seep into your palm. Pulling your hand back and looking at it, you see a burn in what seems to be the shape of a skull that is smiling at you. Your skin sizzles around the burn. (Con Save: 7) Quickly grabbing a piece of fabric from your bag, you are able to pull the dagger out, wrap it, and place it in your bag. Even with the fabric, you are able to feel the heat radiating through. The halfling looks up at you and says, "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As you pick up Father Antonio, the halfling man gathers his belongings and looks to you, ready to follow your lead. The guard says, "Quickly! Let us get him back to the temple."
The boy looks up to you and says, "My name is Jasper, and my sisters' name is Rose. I was just really looking forward to seeing Tyler Rapid perform. I hope he didn't get hurt! I think I heard him scream!" As he finishes saying that, you hear the large man say, "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy." The large man begins to head off towards the gates of the city.
I pick up the boy and follow Sven. As we walk, I try to cheer him up by dropping the first verse from "A Grebrook State of Mind"
"The tavern drops deep as does my cheese. I never run, 'cause to run is to be a breeze. Beyond the walls of men, life is a grind. I think of wenches when I'm in a Grebrook state of mind."
after I blow his mind with my song, I enlighten the boy on how Tyler was the one who started the fire, how tyler is totally overrated and really has no talent, how I am better than Tyler, and how great i am.
As your hand wraps around the hilt of the blade, you feel a burning sensation seep into your palm. Pulling your hand back and looking at it, you see a burn in what seems to be the shape of a skull that is smiling at you. Your skin sizzles around the burn. (Con Save: 7) Quickly grabbing a piece of fabric from your bag, you are able to pull the dagger out, wrap it, and place it in your bag. Even with the fabric, you are able to feel the heat radiating through. The halfling looks up at you and says, "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As you pick up Father Antonio, the halfling man gathers his belongings and looks to you, ready to follow your lead. The guard says, "Quickly! Let us get him back to the temple."
Tuli
As I grasp the blade I feel a sharp stabbing pain within my hand and forearm. I flinch back slightly and then quickly wrap the blade up in a cloth to protect my arm and store it in my satchel. I carry father Antonio as one would carry a sleeping child carful not to let him bump or sway against others. I nod to the halfling man who has picked up Father Antonio’s bag indicating that he should follow me out. Then I move forward following the guard back up the road I know, into the town, toward the temple. As I clear the tent I notice that sun is dipping in the sky, it hangs low like fruit already to ripe, ready to burst upon the ground. The coming darkness feels heavy and distant.
(Rico and Tuli talk on the way to the temple)
I ask the guard "Why would someone target the Father?" - "Where were you coming from and what were you seeking here?"
How did you know someone was after the father? Who sent you to warn him?
Rico:
No one sent me, I just hear things...I have a few contacts in the city and I had heard that someone was going to rob the father, usually, I don't care much for these kinds of things but of all people, a holy man shouldn't be robbed.
This is not the first robbery or murder within this town. Many relics and the men who guard them have gone missing recently. . . I was sent to protect him and bring him safely to the temple.
It seems we were both too late - did your contacts know anything more about these events or who might be behind them?
Unfortunately, all I knew was his description and that he was a holy man, I don't even know his name!
I am Tuli by the way. We noticed each other in the square earlier, you were talking with some kids I made friends with this morning. If only we had known that we sought the same thing.
I'm Rico pleased to meet you, I did notice you earlier today. I've never seen a talking turtle before, (laughing) you kinda stand out. I was asking those children to help me find the holy man.
We are Tortle's not Turtles - but the mistake is common. My people are few but we cover the land seeking knowledge and the light of Pelor. What do you seek Rico?
Torles huh. Interesting, what is the light of Pelor? Never heard of that before. Also, what do you mean 'What do I seek'?
Pelor, the shining one, the source of warmth who Father Antonio gave his life in service to, brings light into the world. If you let that light inside of you flourish you can illuminate the dark corners of the world. I seek a land where the sun never sets and darkness never comes. We all seek something Rico, fame, power, wealth, love, peace. . .
As you pick the girl up and begin to head off, she informs you, "but I don't have a mom, my brother and I have been staying at the temple of Pelor. The men there have been nice enough to feed us and let us sleep there." As you begin to make cart noises, she laughs and seems to be enjoying herself.
"You make Sven sad little girl. What you name?" I begin to walk towards the temple. "AHH, Ez man I forget get paid. Come me before we go temple." I make my way to find the dwarf boss. "Boss dwarf, pay Sven for work or give money to Percy at inn. Sven owe him money."
"Okay EZ man I go temple now." During our walk there I notice my new pal dropping a nice line. "Girl hold on head I help new friend." I bring both hands to my mouth and drop a nice bass line for EZ man.
As the sun sets, you are still able to see a glow in the sky from the direction of the circus tent. There is a full bright moon this evening.
For Rico & Tuli
"There has been someone targeting and stealing all of our artifacts. It is rumored that they would go to any means to acquire them...I didn't fully believe the rumors until now. Setting a whole circus tent on fire, with hundreds of people inside? This is insane!" the guard proclaims. "We were on our way from Armskirk to seek refuge here."
As you near the temple, one of the priests of Pelor run out to you. "Pelor give me strength! Please tell me that Father Antonio is still alive? What have you let happen?!" the priest yells. "Quickly, we must get inside and away from prying eyes and ears." He leads you into the temple and down a set of stairs, grabbing a torch off the wall to light the way. The air quickly grows cold and still as you continue your downward spiral. Minutes later you reach a flat landing and find yourself looking at a large room with 12 foot stone ceilings. A table with a large parchment scrolled out on it sits in the center, surrounded by finely carved chairs. There are three separate closed doors leading away from this room. The priest snaps around to you three, "Now...tell me everything you know."
Ey-Eynak & Sven
On your way towards the gate, Sven finds the dwarf who promised him pay. He replies, "Ey, Imma bit preoccupied at the moment buddy. But you have me word, I'll get you your money."
As Ey-Eynak begins to lay down his song, the boy looks a tad confused as if he doesn't fully understand the lyrics. As Sven backing up Ey-Eynake with a beat, the boys' attitude quickly adjusts and he begins to bob his head to the beat. "I didn't realize Tyler Rapid would do something like that," the boy says, "I can't believe I liked him as much as I did! I can't wait for your next performance!" As you both walk, the children point you in the way of the temple. Upon arrival, you see a tortle, halfing, and two humans running into the temple. For what you can see, the tortle is carrying a limp body with him.
"There has been someone targeting and stealing all of our artifacts. It is rumored that they would go to any means to acquire them...I didn't fully believe the rumors until now. Setting a whole circus tent on fire, with hundreds of people inside? This is insane!" the guard proclaims. "We were on our way from Armskirk to seek refuge here."
As you near the temple, one of the priests of Pelor run out to you. "Pelor give me strength! Please tell me that Father Antonio is still alive? What have you let happen?!" the priest yells. "Quickly, we must get inside and away from prying eyes and ears." He leads you into the temple and down a set of stairs, grabbing a torch off the wall to light the way. The air quickly grows cold and still as you continue your downward spiral. Minutes later you reach a flat landing and find yourself looking at a large room with 12 foot stone ceilings. A table with a large parchment scrolled out on it sits in the center, surrounded by finely carved chairs. There are three separate closed doors leading away from this room. The priest snaps around to you three, "Now...tell me everything you know."
Tuli
“Father,” I say, still cradling Father Antonio, “I don’t know much, I arrived at your city a few days ago to spend time on your shore and offer my services to the temple here. I had heard rumors of trouble, and always seek to help when others are in danger or struggling, especially those that follow the light. I saw this Halfling man in the city sharing his wealth with a group of children I had befriended, he was seeking to warn and protect the Father as well. I came to this temple midday and met with another father here, he warned me, and asked me to find and bring Father Antonio safely into town. The crowds at the circus were thick and it took some time for me to find the father, it was only after the fire that I found him and by then . . ..” While speaking I gently set Father Antonio on the ground and then I reach into my bag and remove the wrapped black dagger. “This is the murder weapon, I found it thrust into his back and when I went to remove it its touch feels like fire.” I don’t hand off the blade, but I unwrap it and hold it up near the torch for the room to see.
After Tuli finishes talking I wait for a moment then say "Due to my line of work... I stumbled across the information that this man here was going to be robbed. Typically I don't do anything about this kind of information but in this case I heard he was a holy man and I just had to warn him. I was trying to get a private audience with him to warn him but before that happened I saw that he had been stabbed. I did notice that the way the dagger entered the man it would seem that the murderer was around the same height has him."
OOC - On the way inside Rico is looking around for any valuables that would be easy targets.
I was born a singer, the greatest ever actually. No need for training. By the way, that was a dope beat! I have been waiting to add to my entourage, and I may have a use for a bodyguard and backup beat master in the coming months. I couldn't pay you much now, but once we are famous you'll have more money than you can shake a stick at! What do you say?
I very good at all types of beats. You wise Ey-Ey. Sven no need much money. Few gold a month I happy. Sven pay money to liar wife for children. Daughter Anna and Boy Peter.
This is the first day of the rest of your life. Now let's get these kids into the temple so we can be famous for saving them.
Before making your way downstairs, you are able to notice that up near the altar are a couple of collection bowls, they glimmer as if made from gold.
Rico & Tuli
The father reaches out and picks up the dagger, inspecting it closely. "Interesting...very interesting. Please, let me see all of his belongings he was carrying." He waits for a moment and then asks, "And just the three of you were able to aid and bring him here?"
Ey-Eynak & Sven
As you make your way inside the church, the children give you both a hug. "Thank you so much! You saved our lives. When are you going to be performing again mister, I'd love to see it?" the girl asks. As you both are focused on the children, you hear a scream from the back room of the temple. "Help! Someone has hurt the father! Someone help!" A lady comes running out from the back room covered in blood.
The father reaches out and picks up the dagger, inspecting it closely. "Interesting...very interesting. Please, let me see all of his belongings he was carrying." He waits for a moment and then asks, "And just the three of you were able to aid and bring him here?"
Tuli
I notice that he does not flinch at the touch of the blade and grow slightly more suspicious. I look closer at him checking to see if I can notice any ill intent or deception. I look over at Rico who is holding Father Antonio's bag and say “Yes, there wasn’t much we could do for him, but we brought him here together.”
As you make your way inside the church, the children give you both a hug. "Thank you so much! You saved our lives. When are you going to be performing again mister, I'd love to see it?" the girl asks. As you both are focused on the children, you hear a scream from the back room of the temple. "Help! Someone has hurt the father! Someone help!" A lady comes running out from the back room covered in blood.
"It was going to be tonight, but Tyler ruined that. You guys will be the first to know when my next performance is though!" I hear a scream as I finish the sentence. I turn to the kids "Do you know who the father is?"
After the Tuli finish's talking I hold out the bag of belongings so the father can see inside a bit but not letting go and say "This is all of his possessions we could find. Who are you exactly, and what do you know of these attacks?"
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Ey-Eynak
Even though my arms are more muscular than most, both kids would be pretty heavy. This large man could guarantee I save both kids, and saving kids is what makes the front page! He seems pretty short with words too, so I'll probably still give the interview after the rescue!
I nod at the big guy, and pick up the young boy. I get ready to follow him to the exit.
Ey-Eynak
Even though my arms are more muscular than most, both kids would be pretty heavy. This large man could guarantee I save both kids, and saving kids is what makes the front page! He seems pretty short with words too, so I'll probably still give the interview after the rescue!
I nod at the big guy, and pick up the young boy. I get ready to follow him to the exit.
Quickly picking up the boy and following the big guy you manage to get out of the tent reasonably quickly. This massive man parts the crowds much easier than you would have been able to do. Getting to the outskirts of the chaos, the large man stops and sets the girl carefully down. You are able to set the boy down safely next to them. The little boys head hangs low, and he doesn't look up to make eye contact.
Rico
"Shades, this makes things more difficult" I think to myself as I rush up to the guard standing over my mark. "What happened?!" I exclaim to the guard, "You were supposed to protect him!" I say as I bend over the dying man to investigate what happened.
The guard rests two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?"
OOC - Are you trying to do anything in particular when investigating? What exactly are you looking for?
Sven
The small man picks up the young boy and looks ready to follow you. Picking up the girl, and turning to the nearest exit. You manage to navigate swiftly through the crowds and escape the inferno that the circus tent has become. Getting a safe distance away from the chaos, you set down the crying girl, and she says "Thank you so much, mister, my brother and I would have been trapped in there if it wasn't for you two. What's your name?" You notice the small man set the boy down safely next to you.
Tuli
I rush forward to where Father Antonio lays and position myself beside the man in armor tending to him. As I come over I see the Halfling man approaching as well "You were supposed to protect him!” I hear him yell over the chaos. I use my size and shell to help block the flow of the crowd from trampling the two men, “The temple of Pelor sent me, what can I do to help?” I say to the man in armor.
You see the guard rest two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?" He looks up at you, "Please, if you could, help me get his body out of this chaos, we can figure out our next course of action then!"
Tuli
You see the guard rest two fingers on the fallen man's neck, "****.." he sighs. "I..I..I don't know what happened," he says. "There was a large blast from up on the stage, it drew my gaze for just one second, and then I turn around and found Father Antonio slumped on the ground. What sort of monster would kill a holy man?" He looks up at you, "Please, if you could, help me get his body out of this chaos, we can figure o
“Of course” I say, removing the black blade from father Antonio’s back and sliding it into my sack “We will need to learn all we can from this blade.” I turn to the Halfling “I know you . . . I saw you in the square, what business did you have with the Father?” As I say this I bend and gently lift the fathers limp body from the ground cradling him like a child preparing to leave the tent.
Ey-Eynak
Quickly picking up the boy and following the big guy you manage to get out of the tent reasonably quickly. This massive man parts the crowds much easier than you would have been able to do. Getting to the outskirts of the chaos, the large man stops and sets the girl carefully down. You are able to set the boy down safely next to them. The little boys head hangs low, and he doesn't look up to make eye contact.
Hearing the little girl next to me, I quickly say "I'm Ey-Eynak Zapad, and this is..." I trail off a bit realizing I don't know this guy's name. He was brilliant in moving through the crowds and saving these kids. I think I may have a use for that once I become even more famous from saving these kids! I look down at the kid and seeing for some reason he isn't totally stoked I just saved his life I ask "Why so glum? What's your name?" I glance over at the big guy and shrug my shoulders.
Rico
I glace up at the turtle, surprised to cross his path again "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As I see him pick the man I say "Good idea, since you're big why don't you take him outside and I'll take his belongings." I grab his sack and rest of his belongs and being to follow the turtle out of the tent.
OOC - Rico is looking the angle and height of the dagger was plunged to maybe indicate the height of the person and for any signs of a struggle like torn clothes or claw marks that may indicate what kind of individual may have done this.
Ey-Eynak
Hearing the little girl next to me, I quickly say "I'm Ey-Eynak Zapad, and this is..." I trail off a bit realizing I don't know this guy's name. He was brilliant in moving through the crowds and saving these kids. I think I may have a use for that once I become even more famous from saving these kids! I look down at the kid and seeing for some reason he isn't totally stoked I just saved his life I ask "Why so glum? What's your name?" I glance over at the big guy and shrug my shoulders.
The boy looks up to you and says, "My name is Jasper, and my sisters' name is Rose. I was just really looking forward to seeing Tyler Rapid perform. I hope he didn't get hurt! I think I heard him scream!" As he finishes saying that, you hear the large man say, "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy." The large man begins to head off towards the gates of the city.
Rico
I glace up at the turtle, surprised to cross his path again "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As I see him pick the man I say "Good idea, since you're big why don't you take him outside and I'll take his belongings." I grab his sack and rest of his belongs and being to follow the turtle out of the tent.
OOC - Rico is looking the angle and height of the dagger was plunged to maybe indicate the height of the person and for any signs of a struggle like torn clothes or claw marks that may indicate what kind of individual may have done this.
Analyzing the dagger, and the angle of entry, you are able to see that this dagger entered into this man at a parallel line to the ground, suggesting that the attacker was roughly the same height as the victim. Closer inspection of the wound shows that the dagger entry looks to have burned the skin around the entry point, also singeing the clothing slightly. (Investigation: 10)
As you are wrapping up your inspection of the dagger, the turtle bends over to pull it out. You see him quickly pull his hand back as the smell of burnt skin fills your nose. The turtle takes out a piece of fabric and uses it to remove the dagger from the body. He then wraps it up and places it in his bag. Afterwards, he picks up the body, cradling the limp man, and begins to head towards the east gate.
Sven
After make outside, I take deep breathe. Air smell nice here, no smoke or fishy. As the girl settles down a bit the small man start talk to her. As he points to me I look at the girl, I bend down and pick the girl up with my head, resting her on my shoulders. "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy". I make cart noises, everyone likes carts.
As you pick the girl up and begin to head off, she informs you, "but I don't have a mom, my brother and I have been staying at the temple of Pelor. The men there have been nice enough to feed us and let us sleep there." As you begin to make cart noises, she laughs and seems to be enjoying herself.
Tuli
“Of course” I say, removing the black blade from father Antonio’s back and sliding it into my sack “We will need to learn all we can from this blade.” I turn to the Halfling “I know you . . . I saw you in the square, what business did you have with the Father?” As I say this I bend and gently lift the fathers limp body from the ground cradling him like a child preparing to leave the tent.
As your hand wraps around the hilt of the blade, you feel a burning sensation seep into your palm. Pulling your hand back and looking at it, you see a burn in what seems to be the shape of a skull that is smiling at you. Your skin sizzles around the burn. (Con Save: 7) Quickly grabbing a piece of fabric from your bag, you are able to pull the dagger out, wrap it, and place it in your bag. Even with the fabric, you are able to feel the heat radiating through. The halfling looks up at you and says, "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As you pick up Father Antonio, the halfling man gathers his belongings and looks to you, ready to follow your lead. The guard says, "Quickly! Let us get him back to the temple."
Ey-Eynak
The boy looks up to you and says, "My name is Jasper, and my sisters' name is Rose. I was just really looking forward to seeing Tyler Rapid perform. I hope he didn't get hurt! I think I heard him scream!" As he finishes saying that, you hear the large man say, "me Sven, now lets go find momma. Come Ez man, bring boy." The large man begins to head off towards the gates of the city.
I pick up the boy and follow Sven. As we walk, I try to cheer him up by dropping the first verse from "A Grebrook State of Mind"
"The tavern drops deep as does my cheese.
I never run, 'cause to run is to be a breeze.
Beyond the walls of men, life is a grind.
I think of wenches when I'm in a Grebrook state of mind."
after I blow his mind with my song, I enlighten the boy on how Tyler was the one who started the fire, how tyler is totally overrated and really has no talent, how I am better than Tyler, and how great i am.
As your hand wraps around the hilt of the blade, you feel a burning sensation seep into your palm. Pulling your hand back and looking at it, you see a burn in what seems to be the shape of a skull that is smiling at you. Your skin sizzles around the burn. (Con Save: 7) Quickly grabbing a piece of fabric from your bag, you are able to pull the dagger out, wrap it, and place it in your bag. Even with the fabric, you are able to feel the heat radiating through. The halfling looks up at you and says, "I had heard that someone was going to try and rob him, I have been trying to warn him but it looks like the information I got was wrong!" As you pick up Father Antonio, the halfling man gathers his belongings and looks to you, ready to follow your lead. The guard says, "Quickly! Let us get him back to the temple."
Tuli
As I grasp the blade I feel a sharp stabbing pain within my hand and forearm. I flinch back slightly and then quickly wrap the blade up in a cloth to protect my arm and store it in my satchel. I carry father Antonio as one would carry a sleeping child carful not to let him bump or sway against others. I nod to the halfling man who has picked up Father Antonio’s bag indicating that he should follow me out. Then I move forward following the guard back up the road I know, into the town, toward the temple. As I clear the tent I notice that sun is dipping in the sky, it hangs low like fruit already to ripe, ready to burst upon the ground. The coming darkness feels heavy and distant.
(Rico and Tuli talk on the way to the temple)
I ask the guard "Why would someone target the Father?" - "Where were you coming from and what were you seeking here?"
Conversation between Tuli and Rico
Tuli:
How did you know someone was after the father? Who sent you to warn him?
Rico:
No one sent me, I just hear things...I have a few contacts in the city and I had heard that someone was going to rob the father, usually, I don't care much for these kinds of things but of all people, a holy man shouldn't be robbed.
This is not the first robbery or murder within this town. Many relics and the men who guard them have gone missing recently. . . I was sent to protect him and bring him safely to the temple.
It seems we were both too late - did your contacts know anything more about these events or who might be behind them?
Unfortunately, all I knew was his description and that he was a holy man, I don't even know his name!
I am Tuli by the way. We noticed each other in the square earlier, you were talking with some kids I made friends with this morning. If only we had known that we sought the same thing.
I'm Rico pleased to meet you, I did notice you earlier today. I've never seen a talking turtle before, (laughing) you kinda stand out. I was asking those children to help me find the holy man.
We are Tortle's not Turtles - but the mistake is common. My people are few but we cover the land seeking knowledge and the light of Pelor. What do you seek Rico?
Torles huh. Interesting, what is the light of Pelor? Never heard of that before. Also, what do you mean 'What do I seek'?
Pelor, the shining one, the source of warmth who Father Antonio gave his life in service to, brings light into the world. If you let that light inside of you flourish you can illuminate the dark corners of the world. I seek a land where the sun never sets and darkness never comes. We all seek something Rico, fame, power, wealth, love, peace. . .
Everyone
As the sun sets, you are still able to see a glow in the sky from the direction of the circus tent. There is a full bright moon this evening.
For Rico & Tuli
"There has been someone targeting and stealing all of our artifacts. It is rumored that they would go to any means to acquire them...I didn't fully believe the rumors until now. Setting a whole circus tent on fire, with hundreds of people inside? This is insane!" the guard proclaims. "We were on our way from Armskirk to seek refuge here."
As you near the temple, one of the priests of Pelor run out to you. "Pelor give me strength! Please tell me that Father Antonio is still alive? What have you let happen?!" the priest yells. "Quickly, we must get inside and away from prying eyes and ears." He leads you into the temple and down a set of stairs, grabbing a torch off the wall to light the way. The air quickly grows cold and still as you continue your downward spiral. Minutes later you reach a flat landing and find yourself looking at a large room with 12 foot stone ceilings. A table with a large parchment scrolled out on it sits in the center, surrounded by finely carved chairs. There are three separate closed doors leading away from this room. The priest snaps around to you three, "Now...tell me everything you know."
Ey-Eynak & Sven
On your way towards the gate, Sven finds the dwarf who promised him pay. He replies, "Ey, Imma bit preoccupied at the moment buddy. But you have me word, I'll get you your money."
As Ey-Eynak begins to lay down his song, the boy looks a tad confused as if he doesn't fully understand the lyrics. As Sven backing up Ey-Eynake with a beat, the boys' attitude quickly adjusts and he begins to bob his head to the beat. "I didn't realize Tyler Rapid would do something like that," the boy says, "I can't believe I liked him as much as I did! I can't wait for your next performance!" As you both walk, the children point you in the way of the temple. Upon arrival, you see a tortle, halfing, and two humans running into the temple. For what you can see, the tortle is carrying a limp body with him.
"There has been someone targeting and stealing all of our artifacts. It is rumored that they would go to any means to acquire them...I didn't fully believe the rumors until now. Setting a whole circus tent on fire, with hundreds of people inside? This is insane!" the guard proclaims. "We were on our way from Armskirk to seek refuge here."
As you near the temple, one of the priests of Pelor run out to you. "Pelor give me strength! Please tell me that Father Antonio is still alive? What have you let happen?!" the priest yells. "Quickly, we must get inside and away from prying eyes and ears." He leads you into the temple and down a set of stairs, grabbing a torch off the wall to light the way. The air quickly grows cold and still as you continue your downward spiral. Minutes later you reach a flat landing and find yourself looking at a large room with 12 foot stone ceilings. A table with a large parchment scrolled out on it sits in the center, surrounded by finely carved chairs. There are three separate closed doors leading away from this room. The priest snaps around to you three, "Now...tell me everything you know."
Tuli
“Father,” I say, still cradling Father Antonio, “I don’t know much, I arrived at your city a few days ago to spend time on your shore and offer my services to the temple here. I had heard rumors of trouble, and always seek to help when others are in danger or struggling, especially those that follow the light. I saw this Halfling man in the city sharing his wealth with a group of children I had befriended, he was seeking to warn and protect the Father as well. I came to this temple midday and met with another father here, he warned me, and asked me to find and bring Father Antonio safely into town. The crowds at the circus were thick and it took some time for me to find the father, it was only after the fire that I found him and by then . . ..” While speaking I gently set Father Antonio on the ground and then I reach into my bag and remove the wrapped black dagger. “This is the murder weapon, I found it thrust into his back and when I went to remove it its touch feels like fire.” I don’t hand off the blade, but I unwrap it and hold it up near the torch for the room to see.
Rico
After Tuli finishes talking I wait for a moment then say "Due to my line of work... I stumbled across the information that this man here was going to be robbed. Typically I don't do anything about this kind of information but in this case I heard he was a holy man and I just had to warn him. I was trying to get a private audience with him to warn him but before that happened I saw that he had been stabbed. I did notice that the way the dagger entered the man it would seem that the murderer was around the same height has him."
OOC - On the way inside Rico is looking around for any valuables that would be easy targets.
Conversation between Ey-Eynak and Sven
Sven:
Was you always good singar or did train?
Ey-Eynak:
I was born a singer, the greatest ever actually. No need for training. By the way, that was a dope beat! I have been waiting to add to my entourage, and I may have a use for a bodyguard and backup beat master in the coming months. I couldn't pay you much now, but once we are famous you'll have more money than you can shake a stick at! What do you say?
I very good at all types of beats. You wise Ey-Ey. Sven no need much money. Few gold a month I happy. Sven pay money to liar wife for children. Daughter Anna and Boy Peter.
This is the first day of the rest of your life. Now let's get these kids into the temple so we can be famous for saving them.
Good stuff boss man.
Rico
Before making your way downstairs, you are able to notice that up near the altar are a couple of collection bowls, they glimmer as if made from gold.
Rico & Tuli
The father reaches out and picks up the dagger, inspecting it closely. "Interesting...very interesting. Please, let me see all of his belongings he was carrying." He waits for a moment and then asks, "And just the three of you were able to aid and bring him here?"
Ey-Eynak & Sven
As you make your way inside the church, the children give you both a hug. "Thank you so much! You saved our lives. When are you going to be performing again mister, I'd love to see it?" the girl asks. As you both are focused on the children, you hear a scream from the back room of the temple. "Help! Someone has hurt the father! Someone help!" A lady comes running out from the back room covered in blood.
The father reaches out and picks up the dagger, inspecting it closely. "Interesting...very interesting. Please, let me see all of his belongings he was carrying." He waits for a moment and then asks, "And just the three of you were able to aid and bring him here?"
Tuli
I notice that he does not flinch at the touch of the blade and grow slightly more suspicious. I look closer at him checking to see if I can notice any ill intent or deception. I look over at Rico who is holding Father Antonio's bag and say “Yes, there wasn’t much we could do for him, but we brought him here together.”
Ey-Eynak & Sven
As you make your way inside the church, the children give you both a hug. "Thank you so much! You saved our lives. When are you going to be performing again mister, I'd love to see it?" the girl asks. As you both are focused on the children, you hear a scream from the back room of the temple. "Help! Someone has hurt the father! Someone help!" A lady comes running out from the back room covered in blood.
"It was going to be tonight, but Tyler ruined that. You guys will be the first to know when my next performance is though!" I hear a scream as I finish the sentence. I turn to the kids "Do you know who the father is?"
Rico
After the Tuli finish's talking I hold out the bag of belongings so the father can see inside a bit but not letting go and say "This is all of his possessions we could find. Who are you exactly, and what do you know of these attacks?"