City of Cresthall

"What do you mean?" Cora asked. 

Ah, errr, yes, just a moment though.  Hatt pops his head out of the door back into the street.  Found him!  he shouts to Bennett, Gasp and Karra.  He waves them inside and returns to the attendant.  Yes, my colleagues and I would like to see him, if he's available.  

Bennett goes inside once Hatt beckons him in. "Lovely place!"

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@Quarry

As you both leave the quarry, you can see that Conner has assembled a squad of guards. They march past you and are headed for the royal quarters.

@Docks

The attendant nods, "I shall check." The girl's choker glows for a short time while she is silent. After the glow dissipates, she nods her head, "Lord Niyra would like to ask who you all are and why he should meet with you all?" 

(Gasp, make a perception check)

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If Hatt knew about any of this, he would be high-fiving Ashley now.

Edit:  Well, low-fiving I guess.

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Bennett goes inside once Hatt beckons him in. "Lovely place!"

 Hmmm, says Hatt.  Smells of books, which is nice, but also sea water, which I would be happy to avoid for a while.  

In response to the attendant's question, Hatt remarks;  We're here representing this interests of the Priestess Myra.  Our business is of the utmost importance, isn't it my friend.  He nudges Bennett to speak, as he is the official leader of the group and easily more persuasive than the halfling priest.

Hatt takes a step back, and in his mind he makes a silent apology to his Goddess: I believe that what we are doing will help this Myra, but nevertheless, my words, though technically true, were intended falsely to have Lord Niyra believe that she sent us here.  That is a lie, my Lady, and I apologise - I will try to do better in future.

(Meet you in the middle for a Mid-five)

(Fun Fact: Bennett isn't proficient in Persuasion... moreso Deception. Wish I could change that lmao))

Bennett nods, "My friend is absolutely correct! We are acting on behalf of the royal advisor. We are here to ask His Grace if there was anything suspicious the last he saw of the princess (priestess?)." He smiles.

The attendant is quiet for a moment, her choker glowing, before getting up and motioning to follow her, "Lord Niyra shall see you and he wishes for your names as well." She leads you all to an office at the end of the building. She opens the double doors to show a yuan-ti at a large desk. The yuan-ti has scales about his face and a flattish noise as his eyes dart back and fourth while his quill writes. "I apologize for not welcoming you, this shall just take a moment." The man makes one last motion across the parchment as he sets it aside. "Now then, what would the royal advisor want from me? Seeing as he is sending adventurers to meet with nobles, I can't help but feel a bit cautious." As he says this, he nods to the side of the door. On that side is a hulking Orc, adorned in tribal like armor and with a collar like Gasp's, thick and bulky, upon their neck. Another is on the other side and they both just grunt. "This is just a peaceful request, yes?" He says as he holds his hand up, his ring pointing to him.

Of course it's peaceful, good sir, says Hatt, genuinely surprised and alarmed by the welcome they've received.  Goodness, he seems jumpy, Hatt thinks to himself.  Whatever is happening here?  He eyes Lord Niyra, trying to get a sense of him and his intentions:  10

Bennett doesn't look at the Orc guards, but he is fully aware of the presence. This isn't the first time he has dealt with a cautious noble. He bows, "Your Grace, we were sent to inquire about your last visit to priestess," he pauses and looks at Hatt, "it seems I have forgotten her name! Remind me again, my dear friend! How stupid of me! I apologize, Your Grace!"

That would be the Lady Myra, chips in Hatt helpfully.  Sorry, we're foreign.  Local names can be a bit of a struggle.  He smiles at Lord Niyra winningly, and then glances over at Gasp and Karra to see what their reaction to the situation is.

Niyra looks at you all for a moment before nodding, "Very well, how heavily armed you all were put it to question. And considering how my attendant has never seen the you all before, it can't help but make me feel a bit cautious." He beckons you all to come forward as his ring glows for a short moment, the orcs leaving and coming back with a table. They leave once more and bring chairs for them as the attendant from before also joins, carrying a kettle. The orcs take teacups out from the cupboards, firstly giving one to Niyra then setting the table. The attendant fills Niyra's cup as she then fills the ones at the table. "Feel free to join me," He says as he takes a sip, "since this is not business, this will be a chance to enjoy my tea. And I am curious as to why Lord Opsola is asking of my confessions with the priestess."

Bennett sits down and waits for Niyra to take a sip from the tea before doing the same. "This tea is magnificent!" he takes another sip, "I'm not sure why he is asking, to be honest. Maybe he worries about her safety? He failed to fill us in, we're just getting paid to get information and give it back to him."

Ashley looks to Crispy. What do we do now ?

 Hatt nods politely as Bennett speaks, but he does not drink the tea.  Instead he takes a look around the room, seeking anything of interest that might tell him something about Lord Niyra, his character or his work here:  Perception 9

"Truly? Hmm, quite strange." Niyra sips on his tea, "Although, why go to through the hassle of hiring adventurers? Especially considering how heavily geared you all are, I assumed you all to the better suited to more meaningful tasks than inquiries." Around the room, there are miniature models of ships and various trinkets. Such as a tribal necklace made with beast fangs, a small device that levitated, whirring as its parts cycle about, and a wooden carving, baring familiarity to the king of Cresthall. Although on his desk sits a small trophy of silver, "Finalist Award.", engraved upon it. "But we shall leave that for later, introductions have been waiting. As it's clear Opsola what my title is, I shall explain it. I am Kodra Niyra, Dockmaster of Savasst. My duty to the crown is to ensure that goods, people, and our navy are in good hands. Whether it be regulating trade, setting taxes, or commissioning new ships, I oversee it. And you all?"

(Karra (Poke) has been MIA on DDB so he'll be put on follow for a bit. Won't RP him but will Bot him in fights if necessary.)

"Its our pleasure to meet you, my Lord. My name is Bennett Riordan. I was a special forces officer in a city far to the north of Cresthall." He pauses to let Hatt introduce himself.

"The inquiry is more so of a final task that is part of a greater task, if that makes sense." Bennett chuckles, "As a former soldier I just go wherever ordered until the mission is complete and we're paid." He takes another sip of tea.

(Totally just made up Bennett's last name on the spot.))

With a loud groan that would wake up a sleeping bear, Crispy said “Lets just go back to Cresthall and have our honeymoon. Let them figure this shit out, they dont need us. I have no idea what’s going on anyways, and even less reason to care.”