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"I don't recognize the script, myself. You say something was taken from the desk? This is where Lord Hightower said the chest should be... perhaps the writer of the note beat us to the punch."
As he's speaking, Fargrim looks at the desk, examing the square spot and then the desk and rest of the room for any other clues they might have missed.
Alan motioned to the group with his hands, still determined to remain quiet unlike the rest of them, and signalled that they should follow the most recent set of footprints. He took the lead, trusting the others to follow behind him as he followed the tracks.
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Pit of Vipers: Watl Wiggins - Halfling Rogue(10) League of Improbable Adventurers: Alan Quatermain - Human Fighter(3)
Arynn took the sheet and found a missive written in Orcish.
"Bring the box to the hunters gate at the change of guard at the 11th bell. We will meet you there and give you what was agreed upon. Do not fail us or else.
Ungaroth"
(Do a history check if you desire to see if you recognize the name. Dc16)
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"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
"It looks like something was taken from the desk."
Taman picks up the parchment to see if there is anything upon it.
Taman Bharr - Human Bard - League of Improbable Adventurers
Looking at the paper you see writing in a strange, Harsh looking, language that you do not recognize Taman.
(Written in Orc)
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
"Can anyone read this? I don't understand the language."
Taman holds the paper out for anyone who is interested.
Taman Bharr - Human Bard - League of Improbable Adventurers
Alan glances at the page but shakes his head, still trying to be sneaky and not make noise.
Pit of Vipers: Watl Wiggins - Halfling Rogue(10)
League of Improbable Adventurers: Alan Quatermain - Human Fighter(3)
"I don't recognize the script, myself. You say something was taken from the desk? This is where Lord Hightower said the chest should be... perhaps the writer of the note beat us to the punch."
As he's speaking, Fargrim looks at the desk, examing the square spot and then the desk and rest of the room for any other clues they might have missed.
[Investigation: 12]
The spot on the desk is roughly square in shape as if something had been removed from the desk leaving a blank spot in the dust
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
Alan looked around the room at the exits for any sign of passage in case someone had gotten to the chest before them.
Investigation: 20
Pit of Vipers: Watl Wiggins - Halfling Rogue(10)
League of Improbable Adventurers: Alan Quatermain - Human Fighter(3)
Other than the tread of your group all other tracks seem to normal traffic for such a warehouse. One set does seem to have left relatively recently.
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
Alan motioned to the group with his hands, still determined to remain quiet unlike the rest of them, and signalled that they should follow the most recent set of footprints. He took the lead, trusting the others to follow behind him as he followed the tracks.
Pit of Vipers: Watl Wiggins - Halfling Rogue(10)
League of Improbable Adventurers: Alan Quatermain - Human Fighter(3)
Taman falls in behind Alan, leaving room for any more armoured folks to go in front of him. His hand crossbow is raised.
Taman Bharr - Human Bard - League of Improbable Adventurers
The footprints lead back out the door you originally came in.
(One of your party does read Orchish)
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
"Here, let me have a look." Arynn says to Taman, moving to take the piece of paper and read it.
(OOC: Arynn understands Orcish)
Arynn took the sheet and found a missive written in Orcish.
"Bring the box to the hunters gate at the change of guard at the 11th bell. We will meet you there and give you what was agreed upon. Do not fail us or else.
Ungaroth"
(Do a history check if you desire to see if you recognize the name. Dc16)
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
Arynn recites the orcish script into common for the others to understand.
History check: 18
(In addition, approximately what time is it now?)
You can hear the 10th bell ringing
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane
"Our time is short." Arynn says, rolling up the note. "We need to head to Hunter's Gate then." He'll make to leave, hopefully the others following him.
(OOC: As my background is Urban Bounty Hunter, would Ungaroth's name potentially be something I know if it is based on any criminal groups etc.)
Alan sighed and sheathed his weapon and strapped his shield to his back. He followed after Arynn once the note had been read aloud.
Pit of Vipers: Watl Wiggins - Halfling Rogue(10)
League of Improbable Adventurers: Alan Quatermain - Human Fighter(3)
Fargrim fell in behind Arryn and Alan.
"Ah well done Arynn. You are a man of hidden talents. Looks like this little box retrieval mission is turning into quite a story! To Hunter's Gate!"
Taman Bharr - Human Bard - League of Improbable Adventurers
(It would require a history check b/c it is not a name of someone in the city.)
"Lord Arunduil will bring death to us all"
Arutha Lvl.2 Human Fighter: Arsenal of the Orc Lord
Milamber Lvl.1 Human Sorcerer: Curse of Strahd
Masque: Lvl.5 Gith Cleric: Age of Death
DM: League of Improbable Adventurers: Chapter 1 of Arunduil's Bane