"Based on your suspicions lets not take our evidence to the Sherrif. The only other option is the Seekers. So how do we go about that? I can see strong reasons to keep moving on this investigation but as you say the timing is not ideal. Perhaps we can send someone to try to find the Seeker and request her to come to us. So who goes? I think we have to keep Samel safe otherwise all is compromised. Which means I think that both you and I stay here. I think I will have to send Jack and Luka, with a sealed despatch. And we wait it out here. What say you?"
[OOC: This has been mentioned before, but I thought I should remind you that the Stemian language has no written form and few Stemians know how to read and write Sorendenese, Dora being one of those who can't. Of her hand, it is only the Sorendenese man Barrus who can read and write. However, as has been shown by the use of his book for his rituals, Guilliame can clearly read and write.
Also, as a follow on from the above, the necessary tools for writing and blank paper are not available at the guard post.]
"I have a contact who may be useful but I don't know what his situation is regarding Shari worshippers. I'll hold onto to that for a bit. By all means we can send a message to Seeker Lomani. In the past I've had more luck talking to her via her apprentice Bassily."
[OOC I though there was a desk and chair in the cabin for writing reports and so forth?]
For Dora:
[OOC: There is indeed a desk and chair in the cabin, but it depends on who is using the cabin as to whether they are used for writing; it is mainly provided for the handleader's privacy so they don't always have to consort with the rest of their hand.
As already established, Dora does not have her letters and as most of the City Watch are Stemian it is normal procedure for the Watch handleader to give a verbal report at the end of their Watch to someone at the Sheriff's Office, who does indeed write up anything that requires an official report.
However, as it has already been established (here)that the handleader of the hand that Dora took over from here at this post today is a Sorendenese (i.e., Handleader Zahn), I will let there be a chance that there will be paper, pen and ink in the cabin somewhere. However, the chance won't be great as this would likely be a personal belonging of Zahn's as it isn't required for him to do his job.
The chance for there being paper, pen and ink in the cabin will be 30%, so 30 or less on the following percentile die roll is required:86
And you are lucky. That is a strong success, so if you go and look in the desk and on the shelves you will be able to find paper, pen and ink, most likely the property of Handleader Zahn.
However, as mentioned previously, only Barrus or Guilliame will be able to use them as none of the rest of the hand can read or write.]
[OOC: Paul, If you are interested, take a look at the following two pages on the World Anvil site that explains some of the cultural differences between the Stemian and the Sorendenese peoples:StemianandEducation.
Also, Andrew's character (Guilliame de Marchant) is a legitimisedStemian/Sorendenese half-breed, which explains why he has the height of the Sorendenese but the pale skin of a Stemian. Finally, his family name both explains why he is a half-breed and also perhaps his station in life. Hopefully the above might explain a few of the cultural aspects of the campaign setting that you might have been wondering about.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC Thanks Phill, I am probably not the ideal player - I tend to focus on the immediate situation and so far that has been enough for me to figure out.]
"Advise the seeker who we are and without being specific that we have an item with dark magick traces and a witness. We would appreciate prompt assistance as we believe the witness is in danger. If the seeker cannot travel here ask what we should do with the item and witness."
[OOC Thanks Phill, I am probably not the ideal player - I tend to focus on the immediate situation and so far that has been enough for me to figure out.]
[OOC: You're doing fine. I just thought I should try to explain how and why things might not be as you expect them.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Tonight the guard and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?"
Tonight the guard and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?"
[OOC: Guilliame reads this aloud for Dora to comment on.]
For Guilliame:
[OOC: Andrew, If you didn't already realise this, Dora cannot read or write. Also, this message would be written in Sorendenese as Stemian has no written form.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Guilliame, I understood that we were sending it via Bassily but not to Bassily. Can't we deliver it to Bassily for Seeker Lomani? I think you should indicate it is from the both of us."
Taking a new piece of paper, Guilliame quickly writes a new version of his letter.
[OOC: Andrew, are you happy with the following text? I have indicated with square brackets a few alterations that I believe should be included as they are mistakes I don't believe Guilliame would make considering the situation (e.g., he is at the northern guard post, not the Scholar's Ward guard post, because that is the sheriff's office.)]
Seeker Lomani,
Tonight the [Watch] and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward [northern] guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?
[Guilliame de Marchant, acting for Handleader Dora Wallus of the City Watch.]
[OOC: Let me know what you think.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Tonight the [Watch] and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward [northern] guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?
[Guilliame de Marchant, acting for Handleader Dora Wallus of the City Watch.]
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"Based on your suspicions lets not take our evidence to the Sherrif. The only other option is the Seekers. So how do we go about that? I can see strong reasons to keep moving on this investigation but as you say the timing is not ideal. Perhaps we can send someone to try to find the Seeker and request her to come to us. So who goes? I think we have to keep Samel safe otherwise all is compromised. Which means I think that both you and I stay here. I think I will have to send Jack and Luka, with a sealed despatch. And we wait it out here. What say you?"
For Dora:
[OOC: This has been mentioned before, but I thought I should remind you that the Stemian language has no written form and few Stemians know how to read and write Sorendenese, Dora being one of those who can't. Of her hand, it is only the Sorendenese man Barrus who can read and write. However, as has been shown by the use of his book for his rituals, Guilliame can clearly read and write.
Also, as a follow on from the above, the necessary tools for writing and blank paper are not available at the guard post.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Religion check: 8
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"What do you think Guilliame?"
[OOC I though there was a desk and chair in the cabin for writing reports and so forth?]
"I have a contact who may be useful but I don't know what his situation is regarding Shari worshippers. I'll hold onto to that for a bit. By all means we can send a message to Seeker Lomani. In the past I've had more luck talking to her via her apprentice Bassily."
"So can we find Bassily tonight?"
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Guilliame, can you write a note to the Seeker, there is paper, pen and ink at the desk."
For Dora:
[OOC: Paul, If you are interested, take a look at the following two pages on the World Anvil site that explains some of the cultural differences between the Stemian and the Sorendenese peoples: Stemian and Education.
Also, Andrew's character (Guilliame de Marchant) is a legitimised Stemian/Sorendenese half-breed, which explains why he has the height of the Sorendenese but the pale skin of a Stemian. Finally, his family name both explains why he is a half-breed and also perhaps his station in life. Hopefully the above might explain a few of the cultural aspects of the campaign setting that you might have been wondering about.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC Thanks Phill, I am probably not the ideal player - I tend to focus on the immediate situation and so far that has been enough for me to figure out.]
"Advise the seeker who we are and without being specific that we have an item with dark magick traces and a witness. We would appreciate prompt assistance as we believe the witness is in danger. If the seeker cannot travel here ask what we should do with the item and witness."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"here's a draft see what you think.":
Bassily,
Tonight the guard and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?"
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Guilliame, I understood that we were sending it via Bassily but not to Bassily. Can't we deliver it to Bassily for Seeker Lomani? I think you should indicate it is from the both of us."
"That's a good idea. I will address it to Seeker Lomani and say it from both of us."
"I just thought of another potential issue. I think the Temple ward may be quarantined at present. There has been a nasty illness passing around."
For Guilliame:
Taking a new piece of paper, Guilliame quickly writes a new version of his letter.
[OOC: Andrew, are you happy with the following text? I have indicated with square brackets a few alterations that I believe should be included as they are mistakes I don't believe Guilliame would make considering the situation (e.g., he is at the northern guard post, not the Scholar's Ward guard post, because that is the sheriff's office.)]
Seeker Lomani,
Tonight the [Watch] and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward [northern] guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?
[Guilliame de Marchant, acting for Handleader Dora Wallus of the City Watch.]
[OOC: Let me know what you think.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC That sounds good to me.
Read this to Dora:
Seeker Lomani,
Tonight the [Watch] and I have encountered a follower of Shari and believe he intends harm. We have a witness who is prepared to make a statement but is in fear of his life. We are holding the witness at the Scholar's Ward [northern] guard station. We believe there may be a concerted effort by other supporters of Shari to harm our witness. Can you help us?
[Guilliame de Marchant, acting for Handleader Dora Wallus of the City Watch.]