[OOC: Midian's skill set doesn't include urban tracking apparently and he is left none the wiser after a quick check of the surroundings.]
The handleader responds to Midian's observations on the body in a cool tone. "Excuse me, Apprentice Seeker,' he says, "But what proof do you have that this woman was what you say she was? I knew her as a simple minstrel, yet you paint her as some devil-worshipping fanatic."
[OOC: Make a Religion 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.
Although from his religious training he can't remember any way of identifying a follower of Killrellian, Midian does remember [OOC:here] that the Nubian man he saved from the muggers seemed to recognise the dead woman as a devil worshipper.
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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 woman was a self identified follower of her patron, Killrellian. She admitted as much when attacking with baleful magic. I suppose the only remaining issue of real concern is that a common thief could not be in possession of some devilish totem or fetish," Midian says. "I have business elsewhere, but I will take care to canvass the area on my way for any potential robbers who took this woman's things. I would recommend you assign a man or two to do the same. Good guard, guardsman."
Midian now intends to resume his search for Moonson, but he will try to keep an eye out for any signs of the possible corpse robber, although he is not optimistic he will be able to spot them.
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[OOC: Please roll again for your failed Perception/Survival check from before, the DC to beat is 15.
Perception/Survival: 7
Also, please roll again for your earlier failed Religion check, the DC to beat is 8.]
Religion: 10
"Certainly, guardsman," Midian says, inwardly just as unhappy with Handleader Gram's questioning of his actions as the man is of his actions, but showing nothing externally other than the appearance of a busy man with places to be. "Midian Voda of the order of Seekers, an acolyte of Donai. I can understand how it might be troubling. There are witches and warlocks dwelling among us, blending in for years while they practice their dark worship. The training to detect the telltale signs of such practices is extensive. There is no shame in not recognizing this one for what she was."
"I am sure many others will be discovered in the coming days, now that such deviltry has officially been forbidden. If you are ever unsure of a suspect, feel free to consult the order of Seekers, and we can provide guidance as to whether you are dealing with a common criminal, or something far more sinister. Together we will cleanse Constantine of these blighted influences."
[OOC: I have added Midian's experience. Does he now leave the scene, and if so, can you give me some general detail as to how he is going about looking for Simad Moonson? Types of places he is frequenting, etc. Also, he was originally going to go back to the Scholar's Retreat to remove his uniform and make himself less conspicuous. Is that still his plan?]
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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: I have added Midian's experience. Does he now leave the scene, and if so, can you give me some general detail as to how he is going about looking for Simad Moonson? Types of places he is frequenting, etc. Also, he was originally going to go back to the Scholar's Retreat to remove his uniform and make himself less conspicuous. Is that still his plan?]
OOC: Yes, he leaves the scene, first for a quick change of clothes, and then he would likely start where he has personally seen Simad before, presumably near the scholar's ward where he tries to appeal to young intellectuals with his rhetoric. He would probably just start by asking around if anyone has seen the man recently, information gathering by word of mouth.
[OOC: He could go to the Scholar's Retreat and remove the Apprentice tabard from atop his armour (and leave it in the care of the owners) so that he is no longer instantly recognisable as being from the Temple, or he could go back to the Temple and replace the tabard with other clothing, to perhaps disguise himself as something he is not. Which is it? The second will take more time and more opportunities for interactions with other characters.]
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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.
Midian leaves Handleader Gram just as some more of the city watch arrive to take care of the crime scene. The last thing he see is Handleader Gram looking down at the body of the dead girl with a distinctly sour look on his face.
Deciding that his apprentice tabard is going to make it harder to do his investigation, Midian heads towards the bridge that will take him back towards the Temple Ward. As he walks, he can still hear the candle callers repeating their message about the king's decree and he see lots of different reactions to the people as they hear it. Most Sorians he passes are talking excitedly about the news. The Stemians on the other hand look disgruntled and some turn away in fear at the sight of Midian's uniform.
Midian reaches his home Temple without incident where he is met by Handleader Rawl, who is still on duty at the door with the rest of his hand.
"Have you heard the news, Apprentice Voda?" Rawl says, a broad grin on his face.
[Make an Insight 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.
"The king has finally seen sense about the pagans and declared them anathema," Rawl continues eagerly. "Come the new tenday, we'll get the chance to have some fun, eh?"
Rawl then glances down at Midian's armour and comments, "But is looks like you've been having some fun already. What happened?"
Midian follows where Rawl's eyes are looking and sees that there are a few spots of blood on the bottom of this Apprentice tabard.
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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 don’t know that I’d call it fun exactly,” Midian says. “The unsavory elements in this city won’t take this change lying down. I was already attacked on the streets by a devil worshipper, just for wearing the vestments of the priesthood. I’m going to try to become a bit less conspicuous before I continue my investigation. It’s good to unearth this element, but I’ll never get to the bottom of Harlan’s murder if I’m dealing with every malcontent along the way.”
"A devil worshipper?" says Rawl. "In broad daylight? That not their usual style. Still, hopefully you taught them a lesson and the guards are locking them away even as we speak."
One of Rawl's hand then enters the conversation, saying, "Apprentice Voda, you might like to go your quarters. I've heard that an emergency meeting has been called of all Seekers."
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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: Midian's skill set doesn't include urban tracking apparently and he is left none the wiser after a quick check of the surroundings.]
The handleader responds to Midian's observations on the body in a cool tone. "Excuse me, Apprentice Seeker,' he says, "But what proof do you have that this woman was what you say she was? I knew her as a simple minstrel, yet you paint her as some devil-worshipping fanatic."
[OOC: Make a Religion 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.
Religion 10
(All the consecutive natural 1s...)
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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.
Wisdom 16
Although from his religious training he can't remember any way of identifying a follower of Killrellian, Midian does remember [OOC: here] that the Nubian man he saved from the muggers seemed to recognise the dead woman as a devil worshipper.
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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 woman was a self identified follower of her patron, Killrellian. She admitted as much when attacking with baleful magic. I suppose the only remaining issue of real concern is that a common thief could not be in possession of some devilish totem or fetish," Midian says. "I have business elsewhere, but I will take care to canvass the area on my way for any potential robbers who took this woman's things. I would recommend you assign a man or two to do the same. Good guard, guardsman."
Midian now intends to resume his search for Moonson, but he will try to keep an eye out for any signs of the possible corpse robber, although he is not optimistic he will be able to spot them.
[Make an Insight check please]
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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.
Insight 3
[OOC: Please roll again for your failed Perception/Survival check from before, the DC to beat is 15.
Also, please roll again for your earlier failed Religion check, the DC to beat is 8.]
As Midian turns to leave, he gets the distinct impression that Handleader Gram is not happy with what he has been presented with.
"What was you name again, Apprentice?" asks the handleader. "I will need it for my report."
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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: Please roll again for your failed Perception/Survival check from before, the DC to beat is 15.
Perception/Survival: 7
Also, please roll again for your earlier failed Religion check, the DC to beat is 8.]
Religion: 10
"Certainly, guardsman," Midian says, inwardly just as unhappy with Handleader Gram's questioning of his actions as the man is of his actions, but showing nothing externally other than the appearance of a busy man with places to be. "Midian Voda of the order of Seekers, an acolyte of Donai. I can understand how it might be troubling. There are witches and warlocks dwelling among us, blending in for years while they practice their dark worship. The training to detect the telltale signs of such practices is extensive. There is no shame in not recognizing this one for what she was."
"I am sure many others will be discovered in the coming days, now that such deviltry has officially been forbidden. If you are ever unsure of a suspect, feel free to consult the order of Seekers, and we can provide guidance as to whether you are dealing with a common criminal, or something far more sinister. Together we will cleanse Constantine of these blighted influences."
[OOC: I have added Midian's experience. Does he now leave the scene, and if so, can you give me some general detail as to how he is going about looking for Simad Moonson? Types of places he is frequenting, etc. Also, he was originally going to go back to the Scholar's Retreat to remove his uniform and make himself less conspicuous. Is that still his plan?]
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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: Yes, he leaves the scene, first for a quick change of clothes, and then he would likely start where he has personally seen Simad before, presumably near the scholar's ward where he tries to appeal to young intellectuals with his rhetoric. He would probably just start by asking around if anyone has seen the man recently, information gathering by word of mouth.
[OOC: He could go to the Scholar's Retreat and remove the Apprentice tabard from atop his armour (and leave it in the care of the owners) so that he is no longer instantly recognisable as being from the Temple, or he could go back to the Temple and replace the tabard with other clothing, to perhaps disguise himself as something he is not. Which is it? The second will take more time and more opportunities for interactions with other characters.]
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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: Likely the second, if he thinks it will open more doors and make people more likely to open up to his questions.
Midian leaves Handleader Gram just as some more of the city watch arrive to take care of the crime scene. The last thing he see is Handleader Gram looking down at the body of the dead girl with a distinctly sour look on his face.
Deciding that his apprentice tabard is going to make it harder to do his investigation, Midian heads towards the bridge that will take him back towards the Temple Ward. As he walks, he can still hear the candle callers repeating their message about the king's decree and he see lots of different reactions to the people as they hear it. Most Sorians he passes are talking excitedly about the news. The Stemians on the other hand look disgruntled and some turn away in fear at the sight of Midian's uniform.
Midian reaches his home Temple without incident where he is met by Handleader Rawl, who is still on duty at the door with the rest of his hand.
"Have you heard the news, Apprentice Voda?" Rawl says, a broad grin on his face.
[Make an Insight 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.
Insight: 9
2nd check for exp if that applies 3
[OOC: Experience added.]
"The king has finally seen sense about the pagans and declared them anathema," Rawl continues eagerly. "Come the new tenday, we'll get the chance to have some fun, eh?"
Rawl then glances down at Midian's armour and comments, "But is looks like you've been having some fun already. What happened?"
Midian follows where Rawl's eyes are looking and sees that there are a few spots of blood on the bottom of this Apprentice tabard.
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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 don’t know that I’d call it fun exactly,” Midian says. “The unsavory elements in this city won’t take this change lying down. I was already attacked on the streets by a devil worshipper, just for wearing the vestments of the priesthood. I’m going to try to become a bit less conspicuous before I continue my investigation. It’s good to unearth this element, but I’ll never get to the bottom of Harlan’s murder if I’m dealing with every malcontent along the way.”
"A devil worshipper?" says Rawl. "In broad daylight? That not their usual style. Still, hopefully you taught them a lesson and the guards are locking them away even as we speak."
One of Rawl's hand then enters the conversation, saying, "Apprentice Voda, you might like to go your quarters. I've heard that an emergency meeting has been called of all Seekers."
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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.