Explain that I have an appointment in the other direction otherwise I would have been happy to accompany him and lend him a lantern. Head off to the inn.
Takes his raincoat and umbrella. If there is a bit of cover on a route take that.
[OCC: The material and technology for umbrellas don't really exist in this world, so I will assume that Guilliame is wearing some sort of weatherproof coat.]
Guilliame says goodbye to Granny Naomi and, after putting on a thick oilskin, heads out with the hood pulled firmly over his head.
He is one of the few people in the darkened, rain-swept streets as he makes his way to the School of Occult Studies and when he approaches the gatehouse he is momentarily surprised not to have it opened from him by Master Minton.
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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: Guilliame can make another roll to see if he can gain some experience.]
With the rain beating down on the hood of his coat, Guilliame doesn't hear the person coming up behind him until he hears their voice.
"Excuse me, citizen," says a man's voice. "Could you please identify yourself."
Guilliame turns to see who is talking, but in the light given off by the eternal flame above the gate, he can only make out that the person seems to be a short stocky man wearing a helmet and a sodden cloak.
The shorter man, most likely a Stemian by his build, looks up carefully at Guilliame's face before saying, "I am Handleader Harn from the Temple of Mithra. We are looking for a man called Negress Black. Do you know his whereabouts?"
[OOC: If the reference doesn't mean anything to Andrew, it should to Guilliame so apologies if what follows is old news. Negress Black is owner of the largest supplier of magical components in Constantine (Masterful Mixtures chief competitor). He is also the twin brother of Cyrus Black, archmagus of the School of Occult Studies.]
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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 We both remember Negress - Guilliame tried to talk to a different Negress earlier.
OOC Cultural/religious question - Do you say "Blessed day" at this time of evening?
"<Blessed day>{if culturally appropriate/otherwise Mithran stock greeting phrase for now}. I know Negress by sight but I don't know where he is now. If I see him or hear anything I will be sure to report to the temple."
OOC We both remember Negress - Guilliame tried to talk to a different Negress earlier.
OOC Cultural/religious question - Do you say "Blessed day" at this time of evening?
[OOC: You could. It is a general greeting applicable at any time. A follower of Aieda might say something like "May Aieda bless you and watch over you" instead, which might be more appropriate at night.]
"<Blessed day>{if culturally appropriate/otherwise Mithran stock greeting phrase for now}. I know Negress by sight but I don't know where he is now. If I see him or hear anything I will be sure to report to the temple."
"Thank you citizen," says the guard, still peering intently at Guilliame's face. "Might I ask what is your business here at this time of night and in such foul weather?"
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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.
The man is silent for a moment before he says, "Lucky you. I am sorry to have disturbed you. I hope your night turns out better than mine."
He goes to turn away, but then adds, "And, if you do find out any information about the whereabouts of Negress Black, please do contact the Aiedan Temple. He has not only been implicated in the practice of the now-illegal worship of a false god, but the city guard also want to talk to him in regard to a suspicious death."
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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 knocks again and this time he is answered by the barking of Bruxa, and half a minute later the door is opened by Velma herself wearing an already damp cloak with the hood up.
Velma turns back and speaks to someone Guilliame can't see and says, "It's him. See you tomorrow." She then steps out and closes the door behind her.
"Hello Guilliame," Velma says looking up at him. "Thank you for coming. I wasn't sure you would, considering the weather."
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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.
Velma looks gives a cursory glance at the rain and then looks back at Guilliame and says, "Yes, that would be nice, and it would help keep the cold at bay when I walk home. Where would you like to go? Back to the Scholar's Retreat?" She gives him a smile and then adds, "We could become regulars at this rate."
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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.
Explain that I have an appointment in the other direction otherwise I would have been happy to accompany him and lend him a lantern. Head off to the inn.
I meant go to the school to pick Velma up.
[OOC: It is raining outside. What does Guilliame do to prevent him reaching the School completely soaked to the skin.]
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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.
Takes his raincoat and umbrella. If there is a bit of cover on a route take that.
Guilliame says goodbye to Granny Naomi and, after putting on a thick oilskin, heads out with the hood pulled firmly over his head.
He is one of the few people in the darkened, rain-swept streets as he makes his way to the School of Occult Studies and when he approaches the gatehouse he is momentarily surprised not to have it opened from him by Master Minton.
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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.
Knock on the door.
OOC Would Guilliame be aware Master Minton has lost his powers - I thought he knew that.
[Make a Perception check.]
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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.
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[OOC: Guilliame can make another roll to see if he can gain some experience.]
With the rain beating down on the hood of his coat, Guilliame doesn't hear the person coming up behind him until he hears their voice.
"Excuse me, citizen," says a man's voice. "Could you please identify yourself."
Guilliame turns to see who is talking, but in the light given off by the eternal flame above the gate, he can only make out that the person seems to be a short stocky man wearing a helmet and a sodden cloak.
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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 de Marchant, citizen. And who might you be?"
The shorter man, most likely a Stemian by his build, looks up carefully at Guilliame's face before saying, "I am Handleader Harn from the Temple of Mithra. We are looking for a man called Negress Black. Do you know his whereabouts?"
[OOC: If the reference doesn't mean anything to Andrew, it should to Guilliame so apologies if what follows is old news. Negress Black is owner of the largest supplier of magical components in Constantine (Masterful Mixtures chief competitor). He is also the twin brother of Cyrus Black, archmagus of the School of Occult Studies.]
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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 We both remember Negress - Guilliame tried to talk to a different Negress earlier.
OOC Cultural/religious question - Do you say "Blessed day" at this time of evening?
"<Blessed day>{if culturally appropriate/otherwise Mithran stock greeting phrase for now}. I know Negress by sight but I don't know where he is now. If I see him or hear anything I will be sure to report to the temple."
"Thank you citizen," says the guard, still peering intently at Guilliame's face. "Might I ask what is your business here at this time of night and in such foul weather?"
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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 have come to have a drink with a young lady and escort her home."
The man is silent for a moment before he says, "Lucky you. I am sorry to have disturbed you. I hope your night turns out better than mine."
He goes to turn away, but then adds, "And, if you do find out any information about the whereabouts of Negress Black, please do contact the Aiedan Temple. He has not only been implicated in the practice of the now-illegal worship of a false god, but the city guard also want to talk to him in regard to a suspicious death."
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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.
"Good evening."
Knock again. If there is no answer open the door and go in.
Guilliame knocks again and this time he is answered by the barking of Bruxa, and half a minute later the door is opened by Velma herself wearing an already damp cloak with the hood up.
Velma turns back and speaks to someone Guilliame can't see and says, "It's him. See you tomorrow." She then steps out and closes the door behind her.
"Hello Guilliame," Velma says looking up at him. "Thank you for coming. I wasn't sure you would, considering the weather."
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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.
"Hello Velma. It's nice to see you. I had to come after all the help you have been. Do you still fancy a drink?"
Velma looks gives a cursory glance at the rain and then looks back at Guilliame and says, "Yes, that would be nice, and it would help keep the cold at bay when I walk home. Where would you like to go? Back to the Scholar's Retreat?" She gives him a smile and then adds, "We could become regulars at this rate."
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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 Is Guilliame aware of an appropriately civilised inn that is more on the way to Velma's house?
If there is go there, otherwise the Scholar's Retreat.