Gallia Campaign 1

@ Gimble, Stannic, and Casmir, Sister Garaele: (to the party) "Not far past this town, is a lair of a Banshee. The banshee is in possession of a book. I would like you to acquire the book from the Banshee. I would prefer it you would solve this peacefully. I even have a gift for you all to present to this Banshee." Sister Garaele pulls out a beautiful silver comb. "This should persuade her to give you the book. Should you be successful I could give you 3 potions of healing. Very useful for an adventuring group no? As for waiting to approach you at night, I was trying to be careful. The goblins, the bandits, and the orcs, are all present dangers. So I wanted to make sure you were the good sort before I approach. Its why I was hiding amidst the abandoned town. If you were bad, I am very good at hiding and would be able to evade the bad sort... hopefully. You are all good so it wont be necessary." She continues to approach to the point you can see her clearly from the camp fire. She still keeps some distance. As to respect personal space, or if its she still doesn't trust you, you can't be sure.

”There’s wisdom in your words regarding the bandits and such. And yes, ha, we are of the good variety. We mean no harm to you. Do you want to come by the fire to warm up?”

(I assume everyone is up or waking up at this point)

”Guys, want to make some room for her?”

”Sister Garaele, tell us more about this Banshee. We are currently on mission. How soon do you need us to handle this? Where is it exactly? Maybe it’s on our way, or maybe our dwarf friends here will allow us to delay if it’s not.”

Casmir wakes up fully and scrambles to make room for Sister Garaele close to the fire.

Stannic listens to Sister Garaele closely, trying to determine if she is being untruthful or hiding anything.  “Please, join us” Stannic waves her closer to the fire, but moves to stand between her and the sleeping dwarves. “Interesting way to start a job interview. Why don’t you retrieve this book yourself?  You have the gift to exchange.”  He nods as Gimble asks some additional questions “Yes, please tell us more of the Banshee and the book.”

Insight: 14.

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@ Gimble, (OOC: yes the party is up. including ren, and the dwarves. They might be taking a back seat in the conversation unless you directly address them.)

@ Stannic, Best you can tell she is telling the truth.

@ Gimble, Stannic, and Casmir, Sister Garaele comes near the fire and near the party. Sister Garaele: (to the party) "Thank you for the hospitality. Theres no time limit on this quest. I figured you could do it now or in the morning since the Banshee's Lair is just beyond the western exit to the town. If you do the peaceful route as I hope, it should not take more than half an hour. As for why I haven't done it myself, for some reason, the Banshee, Agatha will not appear before me. So I cannot present the gift nor speak with her if she will not appear. As for the book itself, its a rare book my friends and I are after. It could be all for nothing, but we strongly believe that Agatha knows its location or has it in her possession."

"We could try. What is the name of the book?" Casmir asks, then adds, looking at his friends "She might have more books, we should make sure we get the right one, no?"

Gimble nods an agreement to Casmir.

“Yes, we should try” Stannic agrees with Casmir “and those healing potions could come in handy during our upcoming adventure, and it is close by.” Stannic looks over at the two dwarves that had hired them “Perhaps Master Gundren would be okay with waiting here for a bit in the morning while we investigate.”

@ Gimble, Stannic, and Casmir, Sister Garaele: (to the party) "I don't know the name of the book, I just know it was once in a person named Bowgentle's possession at one point. With luck, the Banshee will know about the book, and its location. All i need you all to do is just ask her about it. The result isn't important. I will reward you for a successful attempt that ends peacefully." Gundren: (to the party) "I have no problem with you all under taking the task while we get ready in the morning."

“Well, I feel I should ask. You keep speaking about a peaceful resolution. What if this banshee doesn’t want your comb and it doesn’t end peacefully, but we still manage to secure your book? Are you saying your reward would be different based on how the book is secure?”

Gimble looks around as if he’s the only one thinking it.

Casmir didn't quite follow Gimble's reasoning but figures if his friend is saying it, he agrees. "Good question!" he says, nodding to Gimble. And turning to Sister Garaele, "Are you?"

@ Gimble, Stannic, and Casmir, Sister Garaele: (to the party) "You will be rewarded for retrieving the book, or for attempting to retrieve it through peaceful means. I do not know for sure if the Banshee has the book. From what information I have gathered, I believe Agatha the Banshee has the book or at the very least knows where it is. The job is to deal with the banshee, I hope to get a book out of this. If your adventuring group just goes into its lair and slays the banshee, you will be rewarded, but I will not seek your aid in the future if I ever have the need for it."

“Well that cleared it up for me, thanks. I just wanted to know the negative consequences if the banshee met its end in the  process. I’d say we should get on this in the morning. I think a little detour or delay would work. What about you all?” Gimble asks the group.

"Would a banshee appear willingly during the day?" Casmir asks Sister Garaelle, then turning to Gimble, Stannic and Ren: "As the wise Aurelius used to say, 'In your actions, don't pro-cras-ti-na-te' (always have trouble with this one)..."

“Don’t worry, Sister.  We will seek the peaceful solution, unless we are forced to defend ourselves”   Stannic looks to Gimble and Casmir “I agree, we should look into this first thing in the morning.  Thanks to Master Gundren for allowing us some time.”  Stannic will resume his rest and take his turn at watch, but will be ready to leave at first light. During the night, Stannic thinks about what he knows or has heard about Banshees.  Nature: 18.

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@ Stannic, You would know that banshees do not normally occur in nature. (OOC: it would be an arcana check to gain more information on a banshee.)

Gimble, Stannic, and Casmir, Sister Garaele: (to the party) "I'm actually not sure if they are restricted to night. Agatha should appear as soon as you enter her lair. That is my hope. As I cannot get her to appear to me I do not know what exactly would get her to appear. I am certain that the silver comb would be enough of a gift that she should at least answer the question or give us the book." Gundren: (to the party) "One less ghost in the area would make me feel safer so I am all for you helping Sister Garele here. We are on an important time frame so I do not want this to take very long. As we have a ways to go."

"Looks like tomorrow is going to be a busy day, maybe we should all get some shuteye. And I still have a shift to go, I believe"

“Sounds good. Sister, you’re welcome to rest here tonight, knowing you’re safe. Goodnight.”

 Gimble lets second  shift take over. He’s ready to roll shortly after waking up.

@ everyone, the party resumes their rests and watches. Sister Garaele accepted the invitation and joined your campsite for the evening. Both remaining watches are uneventful, and the morning comes. Everyone awakens. Gundren starts making some breakfast.

(OOC: date July 30th. time 6:30 a.m.)

(OOC: quests in the spoiler below) (OOC 2: quest log has been updated)

“So, how should we map out the day? Gundren, you ok if we delay a bit. We’ll meet up back here after helping the Sister out?” Gimble asks circling to se of Gundren will wait for their return, or just meet us at the final destination, or come along for some fun.

 Gimble will also check his satchel from Chin, planning on staying on a daily morning habit.