"Handleader, I don't want Samel inside either but as Guilliame says he is under our protection - can he wait in the hall with Barrus? As for Guilliame, he alerted the Sheriff earlier tonight to anomalies concerning Brassman and will add value to any Magickal assessment. What say you?"
"Let Magus de Marchant in here too," yells a voice from inside the house that sounds like the sheriff. Then the voice adds, "And have my driver take the witness to the Sheriff's Office and put him in protective custody. We can talk with him later."
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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.
Leaving Barras and the coach driver to look after Samel, Dora, Guilliame and Basilly walk into the house with Handleader Ahman to meet up with the sheriff.
[OOC: You can see the front part of the house here. The areas covered by black rectangles are places you can't see into yet.]
The short corridor from the front door leads into a lit open area with a dining area to the left and a sitting room to the right, the rest of the house is in darkness.
You find the sheriff in the sitting room standing in the middle of a scene of death with the blood of two bodies staining the carpets. One of these bodies is that of Saladin Brassman. The other man's body is not immediately recognisable.
[OOC: You may both make Area Knowledge rolls to see if you recognise this person. The DC for this roll is 15.]
"It would seem Saladin Brassman has changed from a suspect to victim," says the sheriff drily as the three of you enter.
The sheriff is no longer wearing his fine clothes. He is now wearing a thick blue cloak under which you can see leather armour and an expensive-looking breastplate. He also has a scimitar strapped to his side.
[OOC: The man on the ground is someone Guilliame knows. He is a Sorendenese man named Koshaba Jacoub and he and Guilliame are of about the same age and even went to Temple School together. The two of them were never close but Guilliame knows where his family lives and that he is their only son. Guilliame does not know what Koshaba did for a living but Guilliame remembers seeing him out and about on the streets at all times of the day with no particular purpose, which is perhaps a little odd because the family is not particularly well off. He was not involved with any of the street gang activity that Guilliame was involved with when he was younger.]
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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.
"Sheriff, this is Apprentice Basilly Cullen, here in stead of Seeker Lomani. Apprentice this is Sheriff Tambor. I agree with the magus: death does not imply innocence. What are your orders Sheriff?"
"We have met," says the sheriff, to which Basilly nods in agreement.
"I give apologies for my master," Basilly says, "but she is otherwise engaged tonight."
"I understand," says the sheriff, sounding formal as he continues. "Please give my greetings to the Seeker and any help that you and she can give in this matter would be greatly appreciated."
The sheriff then speaks to the room in general, saying, "Saladin Brassman was my employee... and a friend of sorts. He was also an alumni of the School of Occult Studies, so I find it difficult to believe that he was involved in anything as trite as the worship of Shari."
[OOC: Despite his words, you both get the feeling that the sheriff knows something more about this situation than he is letting on, though it is apparent he is somewhat shaken by the death of Brassman.]
The sheriff then continues, saying, "But one thing I do believe is that we should bring his killer to justice. So perhaps we should turn our attention to working out what happened here."
[OCC: For those who want to start investigating the crime scene (i.e., this room), you can start asking questions about the scene, which I will answer. You also have the option of making an Investigation check for your characters, but skilful questioning by yourself will make the Investigation check easier, if you do not come to some sort of conclusion through a process of deduction.]
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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.
"I did," replies the sheriff. "I came by here on my way back to you and found the front door open and Saladin and whoever this other person is just lying here, already cold."
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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.
"I recognise Koshaba Jacoub as the other man. He was at the School as well. Do you any idea what business these two might have had?"
[OOC: To avoid confusion, I should point out that Guilliame does not mean the School of Occult Studies here. Andrew, please reread my reply to your Area Knowledge roll.]
"None," replies the sheriff before adding, "I know the family name. They are locals, and he must be the son. This will will come as a bad blow for 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.
"No," replies the sheriff in answer to Dora's question. "I found the door ajar and the lights already on. Whomever did this fled the scene in a hurry without bothering to cover their tracks."
The sheriff then points at the floor where a small blood-covered knife can be seen partly under one of the chairs near the body of Koshaba Jacoub. "It might be that Master Jacoub wounded his attacker. Is that something you could follow up on Apprentice Basilly?"
During this time, Basilly had been peering around the room, seemingly not paying much attention to the bodies on the floor. "I am sorry, Sheriff, but that is not what I am here for," he replies to the sheriff's question. "And I would certainly not want to do anything that might interfere with the efforts of your own investigators. What I am mainly interested in is evidence concerning any acts against the tenets of the Temple. This means I need to ask your leave to investigate the house."
"Do what you will," says the sheriff brusquely before turning to Guilliame and Dora and saying, "Well investigators. What can you tell me?"
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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.
"Handleader, I don't want Samel inside either but as Guilliame says he is under our protection - can he wait in the hall with Barrus? As for Guilliame, he alerted the Sheriff earlier tonight to anomalies concerning Brassman and will add value to any Magickal assessment. What say you?"
"Let Magus de Marchant in here too," yells a voice from inside the house that sounds like the sheriff. Then the voice adds, "And have my driver take the witness to the Sheriff's Office and put him in protective custody. We can talk with him later."
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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.
"Thank you sheriff."
To the driver: "Keep a careful lookout for him. He isn't that keen to stick around."
"Barrus you go with them as well please."
I walk into the house.
Leaving Barras and the coach driver to look after Samel, Dora, Guilliame and Basilly walk into the house with Handleader Ahman to meet up with the sheriff.
[OOC: You can see the front part of the house here. The areas covered by black rectangles are places you can't see into yet.]
The short corridor from the front door leads into a lit open area with a dining area to the left and a sitting room to the right, the rest of the house is in darkness.
You find the sheriff in the sitting room standing in the middle of a scene of death with the blood of two bodies staining the carpets. One of these bodies is that of Saladin Brassman. The other man's body is not immediately recognisable.
[OOC: You may both make Area Knowledge rolls to see if you recognise this person. The DC for this roll is 15.]
"It would seem Saladin Brassman has changed from a suspect to victim," says the sheriff drily as the three of you enter.
The sheriff is no longer wearing his fine clothes. He is now wearing a thick blue cloak under which you can see leather armour and an expensive-looking breastplate. He also has a scimitar strapped to his side.
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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.
Area of knowledge: 3
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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.
Area of knowledge
19
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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.
"It seems he was a worshipper of Shari so perhaps not the most innocent of men."
"Sheriff, this is Apprentice Basilly Cullen, here in stead of Seeker Lomani. Apprentice this is Sheriff Tambor. I agree with the magus: death does not imply innocence. What are your orders Sheriff?"
"We have met," says the sheriff, to which Basilly nods in agreement.
"I give apologies for my master," Basilly says, "but she is otherwise engaged tonight."
"I understand," says the sheriff, sounding formal as he continues. "Please give my greetings to the Seeker and any help that you and she can give in this matter would be greatly appreciated."
The sheriff then speaks to the room in general, saying, "Saladin Brassman was my employee... and a friend of sorts. He was also an alumni of the School of Occult Studies, so I find it difficult to believe that he was involved in anything as trite as the worship of Shari."
[OOC: Despite his words, you both get the feeling that the sheriff knows something more about this situation than he is letting on, though it is apparent he is somewhat shaken by the death of Brassman.]
The sheriff then continues, saying, "But one thing I do believe is that we should bring his killer to justice. So perhaps we should turn our attention to working out what happened here."
[OCC: For those who want to start investigating the crime scene (i.e., this room), you can start asking questions about the scene, which I will answer. You also have the option of making an Investigation check for your characters, but skilful questioning by yourself will make the Investigation check easier, if you do not come to some sort of conclusion through a process of deduction.]
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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.
"Who found the victims Sheriff?"
"I did," replies the sheriff. "I came by here on my way back to you and found the front door open and Saladin and whoever this other person is just lying here, already cold."
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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.
"I recognise Koshaba Jacoub as the other man. He was at the School as well. Do you any idea what business these two might have had?"
"... and had the door been forced open?"
"None," replies the sheriff before adding, "I know the family name. They are locals, and he must be the son. This will will come as a bad blow for 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.
Look around the room, in particular for any signs of religious activity. Do a See the arcane.
"No," replies the sheriff in answer to Dora's question. "I found the door ajar and the lights already on. Whomever did this fled the scene in a hurry without bothering to cover their tracks."
The sheriff then points at the floor where a small blood-covered knife can be seen partly under one of the chairs near the body of Koshaba Jacoub. "It might be that Master Jacoub wounded his attacker. Is that something you could follow up on Apprentice Basilly?"
During this time, Basilly had been peering around the room, seemingly not paying much attention to the bodies on the floor. "I am sorry, Sheriff, but that is not what I am here for," he replies to the sheriff's question. "And I would certainly not want to do anything that might interfere with the efforts of your own investigators. What I am mainly interested in is evidence concerning any acts against the tenets of the Temple. This means I need to ask your leave to investigate the house."
"Do what you will," says the sheriff brusquely before turning to Guilliame and Dora and saying, "Well investigators. What can you tell me?"
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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: Lucy has just arrived for a visit and so I won't be able to reply further for a while.]
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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.