Ismark takes the letter and reads the contents. He looks up and says solemnly, " My Father did not pen his letter. It seems you have been brought here under false pretenses."
"Well that is just lovely to hear.." Orlan replies sarcastically before looking to the group "Well then, suppose we havesome drinks before heading back home? I am quite thirsty from the journey so far."
Shayan tries to get a look at the letter, leaning over the man’s shoulder. “How can you tell, if you don’t mind my asking? Who would do such a thing? Considering that they spoke of honor… That’s just disappointing. Now, that we’re here, you don’t have anything to do for honorable folk in need of coin?”
Ismark replies to Shayan's questions. "For the last few years of his life my father was afflicted with a terrible palsy. It took him great effort to pen even a short note. As to whom has brought you to Barovia? There is no shortage of ill willed individuals here, the Master of Castle Ravenloft is perhaps the vilest. Now, if you would like to make some coin. I'm escorting my younger sister to Vallaki tomorrow morning and we could use some help."
Shayan considers Ismark's offer, "What do we expect to meet on the road that you need an armed escort? I can't speak for the others, but I would take up your job."She continues thinking out loud, saying to no one in particular, "Vile, indeed. Promising a well paid job and not actually meaning it... They must have a good laugh on us. "They better don't show up again," she cusses.
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Tuck sighs as he hears that the letter that brought them there could not have possibly been penned by its supposed author. “Well, I suppose in for a copper in for a gold. Whatever brought us here, here’s where we find ourselves. And I’m not averse to earning a bit of coin for our troubles. My feathered companion and I will be happy to accompany you and your sister. We’ve already discovered this to be a fairly perilous country.“
”Looks like you’ve got yourself an escort,” Shayan says as she glances over the room noting that they’ve got the small group’s attention. She addresses them, “Should you have an idea who might have lured us here, please, don’t hesitate to speak up.”
One of them stands up and gives a small bow. "As to who summoned you to this land I or my friends do not know. However, Madam Eva could provide some insight, if you are wise enough to seek her counsel. She is encamped by the Tser Pool, two days journey to the west," The man replies to Shayan.
"Thank you for the suggestion. We will consider it. Are you heading to the pool yourself?"Shayan turns back to Izmark, "Does our trek tomorrow leads us West? If we pass that pool, we could pay her a visit and see what the Madame can tell us."
Orlan listens in, hesitant this time to chime in too quickly for the last time lead him here. He waits to decide until he hears more, sipping his drink while he listens.
Ismark replies, " Yes it does, but I would caution you to be wary when dealing with the Vistani." Ismark glares at the man who returns it with a smirk.
Listening to the others, Tuck nods, acknowledging Ismark's concern with a slight smile. "For myself, I am always wary - whether I deal with strangers or those I know. Actually, especially with those I know... in any event, as we travel near there anyway, I say we take a small detour to see what this Visanti Madam might have to say. Even misdirection can be illuminating, and better then no direction at all."
Realizing that you intend to visit the Vistani camp Ismark makes a proposal. "The journey to Vallaki will take several days, and the evening is drawing nigh. I offer my residence as a shelter. There we can discuss our journey without someone eavesdropping, and you can meet my sister Ireena."
Ismark takes the letter and reads the contents. He looks up and says solemnly, " My Father did not pen his letter. It seems you have been brought here under false pretenses."
"Well that is just lovely to hear.." Orlan replies sarcastically before looking to the group "Well then, suppose we have some drinks before heading back home? I am quite thirsty from the journey so far."
Shayan tries to get a look at the letter, leaning over the man’s shoulder. “How can you tell, if you don’t mind my asking? Who would do such a thing? Considering that they spoke of honor… That’s just disappointing. Now, that we’re here, you don’t have anything to do for honorable folk in need of coin?”
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Ismark replies to Shayan's questions. "For the last few years of his life my father was afflicted with a terrible palsy. It took him great effort to pen even a short note. As to whom has brought you to Barovia? There is no shortage of ill willed individuals here, the Master of Castle Ravenloft is perhaps the vilest. Now, if you would like to make some coin. I'm escorting my younger sister to Vallaki tomorrow morning and we could use some help."
(Everyone) Perception Check DC 16
Shayan considers Ismark's offer, "What do we expect to meet on the road that you need an armed escort? I can't speak for the others, but I would take up your job." She continues thinking out loud, saying to no one in particular, "Vile, indeed. Promising a well paid job and not actually meaning it... They must have a good laugh on us. "They better don't show up again," she cusses.
(Perception: 22)
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Orlan speak while drinking a bit of ale "Coin you say? Well you can count me in on that."
Perception: 4
Tuck sighs as he hears that the letter that brought them there could not have possibly been penned by its supposed author. “Well, I suppose in for a copper in for a gold. Whatever brought us here, here’s where we find ourselves. And I’m not averse to earning a bit of coin for our troubles. My feathered companion and I will be happy to accompany you and your sister. We’ve already discovered this to be a fairly perilous country.“
Perception 16
If your boyfriend asks you to join his game, he really likes you ... and also, he needs a healer.
June shrugs. "Yeah, why not, but I need a night of rest before I am to do anything."
Perception: 5
(Shayan and Tuck) Both of you notice that the 3 men have stopped their conversation and appear to be listening to yours with Ismark.
Happy New Year!
(Happy new year to you all!)
”Looks like you’ve got yourself an escort,” Shayan says as she glances over the room noting that they’ve got the small group’s attention. She addresses them, “Should you have an idea who might have lured us here, please, don’t hesitate to speak up.”
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One of them stands up and gives a small bow. "As to who summoned you to this land I or my friends do not know. However, Madam Eva could provide some insight, if you are wise enough to seek her counsel. She is encamped by the Tser Pool, two days journey to the west," The man replies to Shayan.
"Thank you for the suggestion. We will consider it. Are you heading to the pool yourself?" Shayan turns back to Izmark, "Does our trek tomorrow leads us West? If we pass that pool, we could pay her a visit and see what the Madame can tell us."
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Orlan listens in, hesitant this time to chime in too quickly for the last time lead him here. He waits to decide until he hears more, sipping his drink while he listens.
Ismark replies, " Yes it does, but I would caution you to be wary when dealing with the Vistani." Ismark glares at the man who returns it with a smirk.
Listening to the others, Tuck nods, acknowledging Ismark's concern with a slight smile. "For myself, I am always wary - whether I deal with strangers or those I know. Actually, especially with those I know... in any event, as we travel near there anyway, I say we take a small detour to see what this Visanti Madam might have to say. Even misdirection can be illuminating, and better then no direction at all."
If your boyfriend asks you to join his game, he really likes you ... and also, he needs a healer.
Shayan finds herself agreeing with Tuck but is left pondering his last words.
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Realizing that you intend to visit the Vistani camp Ismark makes a proposal. "The journey to Vallaki will take several days, and the evening is drawing nigh. I offer my residence as a shelter. There we can discuss our journey without someone eavesdropping, and you can meet my sister Ireena."
Orlan looks to Ismark curiously. Trying to get a read on if he has other intentions with his invitation to his home.
Insight: 5
(Orlan) Ismark's invitation to you seems to be just that, an invitation.