" Kear, while I want to know what might have changed and if Squim and the rest of our friends are still doing okay, I am concerned as to the extent the blessed may have gone with trying to persuade them. It could be dangerous for you. I want you to be very careful and return to us at the first sign of trouble. Try to figure out what new plots may be going on, but remember if you get caught we have no way of finding out what is happening down there, so your safety comes first. We will meet back at that tavern we stayed at as soon as we can. Percy will hand Kear 3 gold pieces. This is to cover yourself a room in the inn if we take longer than I expect. I am sorry to entrust you with such a mission." Percy turns to the Old man and Raphael. "Lets get going."
The group heads back into Odaigo and back to the Eastgate district in order to look for Melcher. They head to the Eastgate Guard Headquarters, a two-story stone building with a large wooden double door. Upon entering, they see a counter with a guard standing behind it. The group approaches and asks to see Melcher and are informed that he will be with you shortly.
After a few minutes, Melcher walks out from a hallway behind the counter and says "Ah, well if it isn't my group of orc slayers with a Sir Rittle and Raphael." Melcher bows his head towards them before continuing to say "What I can do for you all this evening?"
Melcher listens to Gorlok, then glances at the head and replies "Well, I still can't pay you for this."
After a brief chuckle Melcher says "So they want to use the sewers eh? I have not heard any other reports about this..."
Melcher leans back in his chair and scratches his chin. He glances at the head again and then back to Gorlok and says "Okay, so let's say that there is a chance of some truth to it. What do you want to do?"
gorlok lets out a hearty laugh as he digs his elbow playfully into graxxys side
”es lord knight melcher clueless bout wut ta do, never thought ayed see tha day! HA! better off wit a sack o dirty taters wardin the city wehd beh ya!?”
gorlok wipes a tear from his eye regaining composure
Graxxy pats Gorlok and gives him a understanding yet knowing look.
"Now isn't the time my friend..." says Graxxy to Gorlok.
Graxxy looks to Melcher.
"Allow us to provide a description of this person and put your guards of the festival on full alert. We would like the freedom to move as we wish throughout the festival as we continue our investigation. We would also request that you hold off on any punishment or advanced interrogation techniques on the half-orc until we can confirm this new threat is responsible and not him." says Graxxy.
Melcher looks at Graxxy and responds "Seems reasonable enough. I'll send someone forward to prison to see how Grush is holding up. Here take this." Melcher goes to his desk and opens up a drawer. It appears to be a badge of some sort with the emblem of the baron on it. "I am not sure if this will be good for everyone, but use this if you need to explain that you have my approval for tomorrow. I will need this back after the investigation is over."
Melcher listens to the description of the Blessed and then says "Alright. It is not much to go on but I guess it is better than nothing. I will pass this out tonight and tomorrow morning to the guards stationed in the fair."
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Insight: 14
Feeling restless after all of the serious conversation that is happening, Ulala readily agrees to Gorlok's request. "I'm definitely up for a night of good spirits!!! Only if you're paying though!" she says, looking at the lint in her coin purse.
The group finishes with Melcher and heads back to the inn to catch a long rest before the day of the fair...
The next morning the group wakes up early and head straight to the treasury distributor to receive their coin. Upon arrival they see a short line of what must of been other militia members. After a few moments they are at the front of the line and turn in their tokens to claim their reward for 148 gold pieces each.
The fair is now starting to begin towards the center of town...
Ulala replaces the lint in her coin purse with many gold coins. She glances briefly at Gorlok before making her way to the festival grounds. "I wonder what kind of activities are happening?"
Graxxy sits quietly and allows Percy to ask his questions.
Graxxy stares into Raphaels soul for any hint of dishonesty or hiding something.
Insight: 8
“sounds lik shes got big plans fer the featival. weh need ta alert melcher an tha other city officials”
gorlok motions to Raphael
”perhaps wit yer cooperation, weh can lay a trap fer tha blessed an what ever foul plans shes got a cookin”
Graxxy believes Raphael is telling the truth.
The old man says to the group "I agree. If we head back now, we should make it by nightfall."
" Kear, while I want to know what might have changed and if Squim and the rest of our friends are still doing okay, I am concerned as to the extent the blessed may have gone with trying to persuade them. It could be dangerous for you. I want you to be very careful and return to us at the first sign of trouble. Try to figure out what new plots may be going on, but remember if you get caught we have no way of finding out what is happening down there, so your safety comes first. We will meet back at that tavern we stayed at as soon as we can. Percy will hand Kear 3 gold pieces. This is to cover yourself a room in the inn if we take longer than I expect. I am sorry to entrust you with such a mission." Percy turns to the Old man and Raphael. "Lets get going."
gorlok digs within his beard revealing 3 more gold pieces which he hands to kear.
”fer squims cooperation. weh are friends now, let em know theres more a waitin fer him.”
gorlok speaks to percy under his breath
”semple creatures are easily bought, a few coins migh goa long ways”
Graxxy looks down at Kear and gives a nod then gets back to business.
"Let's get back to the fair before my eyes fail me." says Graxxy.
Graxxy will lead the team onward.
The group heads back into Odaigo and back to the Eastgate district in order to look for Melcher. They head to the Eastgate Guard Headquarters, a two-story stone building with a large wooden double door. Upon entering, they see a counter with a guard standing behind it. The group approaches and asks to see Melcher and are informed that he will be with you shortly.
After a few minutes, Melcher walks out from a hallway behind the counter and says "Ah, well if it isn't my group of orc slayers with a Sir Rittle and Raphael." Melcher bows his head towards them before continuing to say "What I can do for you all this evening?"
”aye lord preeta boy melcher, weh migh hav a bit ofa problem”
gorlok retrieves the hooked horrors head and tosses it to melcher
”as et turns out mr half breed an his clan o savages had nottin ta do wit tha attacks. tha true culprit is a far darker an pressing evil...”
gorlok recounts what theyve learned about the blessed and her plans for the festival
persuasion:12
Melcher listens to Gorlok, then glances at the head and replies "Well, I still can't pay you for this."
After a brief chuckle Melcher says "So they want to use the sewers eh? I have not heard any other reports about this..."
Melcher leans back in his chair and scratches his chin. He glances at the head again and then back to Gorlok and says "Okay, so let's say that there is a chance of some truth to it. What do you want to do?"
gorlok lets out a hearty laugh as he digs his elbow playfully into graxxys side
”es lord knight melcher clueless bout wut ta do, never thought ayed see tha day! HA! better off wit a sack o dirty taters wardin the city wehd beh ya!?”
gorlok wipes a tear from his eye regaining composure
“why don ya enlighten em graxxy”
Graxxy pats Gorlok and gives him a understanding yet knowing look.
"Now isn't the time my friend..." says Graxxy to Gorlok.
Graxxy looks to Melcher.
"Allow us to provide a description of this person and put your guards of the festival on full alert. We would like the freedom to move as we wish throughout the festival as we continue our investigation. We would also request that you hold off on any punishment or advanced interrogation techniques on the half-orc until we can confirm this new threat is responsible and not him." says Graxxy.
Melcher looks at Graxxy and responds "Seems reasonable enough. I'll send someone forward to prison to see how Grush is holding up. Here take this." Melcher goes to his desk and opens up a drawer. It appears to be a badge of some sort with the emblem of the baron on it. "I am not sure if this will be good for everyone, but use this if you need to explain that you have my approval for tomorrow. I will need this back after the investigation is over."
Melcher listens to the description of the Blessed and then says "Alright. It is not much to go on but I guess it is better than nothing. I will pass this out tonight and tomorrow morning to the guards stationed in the fair."
gorlok points a stern finger at melcher
”an double up on tha sewer entrances!”
the dwarf stares down melcher, meanmugging him before turning to ulala
”lets hit tha tavern an aye may let cha buy this handsome dwarf som ale” *wink*
persuasion: 12
Graxxy nods.
”Thank you, Knight Melcher. May Tempus watch over us no matter what happens tomorrow.” says Graxxy with a salute as he takes the badge.
Graxxy turns to Gorlok.
”Go light on the ale friend. We all need to be at our best.” says Graxxy
Insight: 14
Feeling restless after all of the serious conversation that is happening, Ulala readily agrees to Gorlok's request.
"I'm definitely up for a night of good spirits!!! Only if you're paying though!" she says, looking at the lint in her coin purse.
The group finishes with Melcher and heads back to the inn to catch a long rest before the day of the fair...
The next morning the group wakes up early and head straight to the treasury distributor to receive their coin. Upon arrival they see a short line of what must of been other militia members. After a few moments they are at the front of the line and turn in their tokens to claim their reward for 148 gold pieces each.
The fair is now starting to begin towards the center of town...
gorlok pulls out the hooked horror head and hands it to the treasurer
”aye also killed this beast weh did! ward knight melcher said ta jus present it ta ya an wehed receive an extra 20g fer our troubles.
deception: 6
The man looks at Gorlok and says "I believe this was only for orc kills. The treasurer will not pay for kills outside their contract."
Ulala replaces the lint in her coin purse with many gold coins.
She glances briefly at Gorlok before making her way to the festival grounds.
"I wonder what kind of activities are happening?"
gorlok drops the head
”ah shit...ya can jus keep it”
gorlok pockets his gold and hits the town