Oryxis, you make your way to the keep. There the guard recognizes you from last night and takes you through the halls. He passes you off to a slightly older dwarf with a bright red beard, wearing the brass armor but with a red cape. "So, you're looking to know what guards where at the show last night? Why's that?"
Fenro, Rollo nods. "Yes, he didn't make it in. It's a good bet that he has returned to the temple of Galor in Thurnak. It's right along the lake there, next to the castle."
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“Soo, what are these things?” He drag he’s fingers along the bade to see if it is sharpe. “Some kind of ceremonial knife?” He put it down again and pick up a doll. “Who do you think was behind it? I bet count Jazec is involved.. I sat next to him when the attack happened. He did not even bat an eye..”
Aramae: The Ambassador thinks for a second before responding. "That's a nice offer but I'm afraid that I'm just not in the business of being a spy master. Tell you what. If you do have any information you feel would help the kingdom find a member of the Negotiators Corp. They're usually stationed in any large city. They will have a way of getting information back to us."
Edgar: You can see that the tattoo is just a single black spot. And as you run your hand along the blade you cut yourself quite good. Take 1 damage. The dwarf nods as you do. "There's ceremonial pieces from different places, as well as other items. It's really just a collection of things that I think are interesting and that others might like. And who's Count Jazak? I've never heard of him before."
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"That sounds right up my alley. Thank you. I apologise again for interrupting your meeting with everyone here. If there is nothing else you wish to tell me, I suppose I should excuse myself and let you get back to your business."
Unless stopped by someone at the table, Aramae will shake the Ambassador's hand once more before leaving the table and looking for Fenro.
“He’s nobody really, but he acted a bit suspicious.. anyway..” he’ll switch over to thieves cant “if I wanted to get in touch with someone to buy a bit of information, would you be able to point me in the right direction?”
Back to common. “I’m a bit fascinated by this doll, I think I’ll buy it for my friend. How much would that cost me?”
Aramae: No one stops you, simply giving you polite nods. You see Fenro talking to a dwarf in copper armor near the entrance.
Edgar: The tattooed dwarf glares at you, switching to thieves cant as well. "I don't know you. I don't trust you. Give me good reasons why I should." He then responds in common. "Ah yes, a rare and unique find that one. I could let it go for say, 40 gold."
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'I am going to look for Edgar. I don't think he even arrived here. I suppose we can meet at the gates towards our next destination if we do not meet beforehand.'
Aramae leaves the hotel and begins looking for Edgar, starting in the area near the tavern they visited last night.
“40gp that is highway robbery! I can give you 10gp for it.” in cant “I know where you live. I have a writ from the baroness her self that I can arrest anyone who obstruct justice. I just needed to confirm my hunch that you were black hand and you just did. Just give me the info on the attack last night and you and your wife can leave town in piece. If you don’t I’ll arrest you and her.”
in common. “So what do you say? 10gp for the doll? She’d really love it.” He say with a big happy smile.
Edgar: The dwarf laughs. "What? You're going to arrest someone just for knowing a language. Next do you want to take me in for speaking a bit of elvish?"
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Edgar hadn’t though that this would be his reaction to the threat. “Ah fine.. you called my bluff... I’m new in town and I saw you the other night at the tavern.. what is its name? Ah that doesn’t matter. When I saw you here on the street I though I’d scare you into telling me what I wanted to know.. you see I need a way into the black hand so I came use my skilled to earn a bit of money, maybe make a name for myself.. but obviously you don’t scare easy..sorry bout that..”
Oryxis, in as authoritative a tone as possible, while trying his best not to order the capatain, says: "I've been asked by your Lady to look into the events of last night. Since I joined towards the tail end of the fight, I wanted to ask those guards that were on duty yesterday what they can remember." He looked the dwarf dead in the eye as he said this, trying to ascertain why the dwarf was challenging him
Deception (+2) or Persuasion(+4): 5
Insight: 5
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Edgar: The dwarf gives you a careful and measured look. "And what makes you think I'm a part of such a disreputable organization? I'm quite insulted by what you're implying."
Aramae: You come to the western wall of the city, still no sign of him. Eventually, after wandering north a bit, you see him taking to someone at a stall.
Oryxis: The dwarf nods. "Alright, give me a few minutes. I'll assemble those who were there. You'll only get those who left to defend against the attack though. Those who stayed in the tent were killed in the attempt." You get the sense that he isn't just some meer Captain, and that he's not used to taking orders from too many people.
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”Well, I don’t know that you are specifically. But that tattoo on your arm and the fact that you speak cant fluently tells me that you at least got contact with them or know someone who does.”
After Aramae spots Edgar talking to a dwarf, he slides up against a building just inside an alley before either of them spot Aramae.
He casts Message to Edgar, keeping his voice low and soft so as not to startle Edgar.
'I am nearby. That man looks shifty to be sure. If he attacks, I will aid you. But if you attack, I will not. I hope you have gained some information off him, even unrelated to our current cause.'
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Fenro, Rollo nods. "Yes, he didn't make it in. It's a good bet that he has returned to the temple of Galor in Thurnak. It's right along the lake there, next to the castle."
“That is most unfortunate. I will seek him out there then when this is over.” Fenro say for a moment, a little uncertain what to do. Not everyone had shown up last night and those that had simply scattered this morning without any clear plan forward. Aramark had suggested he meet at the gates to their next destination, but he had no idea if the others knew this. Still their was nothing else he could do. But that would be later for now Rollo might provide some local insight.
“Rollo, I was wondering. Is this the first attempt on the baron’s life? Or has there been ongoing tension. I am curious, having been here a while, where do your suspicions lie.”
insight: 23 (I want to try and assess if he is truthful with me, or if he is holding anything back).
Oryxis thanks the dwarf, and starts to align the puzzle pieces in his mind. The fact that some stayed behind, while others left likely meant that they acted on orders and might have been loyal all this time. But that just kept hardening the case against the Æthling. On the other hand, there was a possibility that they were influenced by magic, which then pointed to the Count. Why though would the Æthling defend the Count so quickly? As the only other obvious source for the guards who abandoned their posts, it would make sense to try and blame him... ugh, this was all so confusing! He wasn't a detective, he was a conqueror... but sometimes destiny takes strange turns.
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Aramae, persuasion check at disadvantage.
Oryxis, you make your way to the keep. There the guard recognizes you from last night and takes you through the halls. He passes you off to a slightly older dwarf with a bright red beard, wearing the brass armor but with a red cape. "So, you're looking to know what guards where at the show last night? Why's that?"
Fenro, Rollo nods. "Yes, he didn't make it in. It's a good bet that he has returned to the temple of Galor in Thurnak. It's right along the lake there, next to the castle."
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
Persuasion: 14
(The disadvantage ultimately didn't matter since I rolled the same number twice :P )
dosa Edgar see what the tattoo looks like?
“Soo, what are these things?” He drag he’s fingers along the bade to see if it is sharpe. “Some kind of ceremonial knife?” He put it down again and pick up a doll. “Who do you think was behind it? I bet count Jazec is involved.. I sat next to him when the attack happened. He did not even bat an eye..”
Aramae: The Ambassador thinks for a second before responding. "That's a nice offer but I'm afraid that I'm just not in the business of being a spy master. Tell you what. If you do have any information you feel would help the kingdom find a member of the Negotiators Corp. They're usually stationed in any large city. They will have a way of getting information back to us."
Edgar: You can see that the tattoo is just a single black spot. And as you run your hand along the blade you cut yourself quite good. Take 1 damage. The dwarf nods as you do. "There's ceremonial pieces from different places, as well as other items. It's really just a collection of things that I think are interesting and that others might like. And who's Count Jazak? I've never heard of him before."
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
"That sounds right up my alley. Thank you. I apologise again for interrupting your meeting with everyone here. If there is nothing else you wish to tell me, I suppose I should excuse myself and let you get back to your business."
Unless stopped by someone at the table, Aramae will shake the Ambassador's hand once more before leaving the table and looking for Fenro.
“He’s nobody really, but he acted a bit suspicious.. anyway..” he’ll switch over to thieves cant “if I wanted to get in touch with someone to buy a bit of information, would you be able to point me in the right direction?”
Back to common. “I’m a bit fascinated by this doll, I think I’ll buy it for my friend. How much would that cost me?”
Aramae: No one stops you, simply giving you polite nods. You see Fenro talking to a dwarf in copper armor near the entrance.
Edgar: The tattooed dwarf glares at you, switching to thieves cant as well. "I don't know you. I don't trust you. Give me good reasons why I should." He then responds in common. "Ah yes, a rare and unique find that one. I could let it go for say, 40 gold."
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
As Aramae passes Fenro, he will cast Message.
'I am going to look for Edgar. I don't think he even arrived here. I suppose we can meet at the gates towards our next destination if we do not meet beforehand.'
Aramae leaves the hotel and begins looking for Edgar, starting in the area near the tavern they visited last night.
Perception: 14
“40gp that is highway robbery! I can give you 10gp for it.”
in cant “I know where you live. I have a writ from the baroness her self that I can arrest anyone who obstruct justice. I just needed to confirm my hunch that you were black hand and you just did. Just give me the info on the attack last night and you and your wife can leave town in piece. If you don’t I’ll arrest you and her.”
in common. “So what do you say? 10gp for the doll? She’d really love it.” He say with a big happy smile.
Aramae: You make your way back to the tavern but there's no sign of Edgar anywhere along your path.
Edgar: Intimidation check.
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
I’m so gonna screw this up 🥲
intimidation: 2
hahahahaah I knew it!
Edgar: The dwarf laughs. "What? You're going to arrest someone just for knowing a language. Next do you want to take me in for speaking a bit of elvish?"
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
Edgar hadn’t though that this would be his reaction to the threat. “Ah fine.. you called my bluff... I’m new in town and I saw you the other night at the tavern.. what is its name? Ah that doesn’t matter. When I saw you here on the street I though I’d scare you into telling me what I wanted to know.. you see I need a way into the black hand so I came use my skilled to earn a bit of money, maybe make a name for myself.. but obviously you don’t scare easy..sorry bout that..”
Aramae will start walking down the street from the tavern opposite the direction he came from looking for Edgar.
Oryxis, in as authoritative a tone as possible, while trying his best not to order the capatain, says: "I've been asked by your Lady to look into the events of last night. Since I joined towards the tail end of the fight, I wanted to ask those guards that were on duty yesterday what they can remember." He looked the dwarf dead in the eye as he said this, trying to ascertain why the dwarf was challenging him
Deception (+2) or Persuasion(+4): 5
Insight: 5
Union!- Errydha (Homebrew) Setting
Embers in the Dark - Errydha (Homebrew) Setting
Welcome to the Jungle- Far Realms
Citadel of the Unsleeping Sun - Erathis (Grim Hollow) Setting
Yevelda the Mutt- 3rd Level Half-Orc Battlemaster Fighter- Far Realms
Rehgys- 5th Level Satyr Bard of Eloquence- Far Realms
Edgar: The dwarf gives you a careful and measured look. "And what makes you think I'm a part of such a disreputable organization? I'm quite insulted by what you're implying."
Aramae: You come to the western wall of the city, still no sign of him. Eventually, after wandering north a bit, you see him taking to someone at a stall.
Oryxis: The dwarf nods. "Alright, give me a few minutes. I'll assemble those who were there. You'll only get those who left to defend against the attack though. Those who stayed in the tent were killed in the attempt." You get the sense that he isn't just some meer Captain, and that he's not used to taking orders from too many people.
Gronk in Bastion, Kingdom of Medrin Elixisys in Talaveroth (Team 2) Uthal in Lost Continent of Theviranne
”Well, I don’t know that you are specifically. But that tattoo on your arm and the fact that you speak cant fluently tells me that you at least got contact with them or know someone who does.”
After Aramae spots Edgar talking to a dwarf, he slides up against a building just inside an alley before either of them spot Aramae.
He casts Message to Edgar, keeping his voice low and soft so as not to startle Edgar.
'I am nearby. That man looks shifty to be sure. If he attacks, I will aid you. But if you attack, I will not. I hope you have gained some information off him, even unrelated to our current cause.'
“That is most unfortunate. I will seek him out there then when this is over.” Fenro say for a moment, a little uncertain what to do. Not everyone had shown up last night and those that had simply scattered this morning without any clear plan forward. Aramark had suggested he meet at the gates to their next destination, but he had no idea if the others knew this. Still their was nothing else he could do. But that would be later for now Rollo might provide some local insight.
“Rollo, I was wondering. Is this the first attempt on the baron’s life? Or has there been ongoing tension. I am curious, having been here a while, where do your suspicions lie.”
insight: 23 (I want to try and assess if he is truthful with me, or if he is holding anything back).
Oryxis thanks the dwarf, and starts to align the puzzle pieces in his mind. The fact that some stayed behind, while others left likely meant that they acted on orders and might have been loyal all this time. But that just kept hardening the case against the Æthling. On the other hand, there was a possibility that they were influenced by magic, which then pointed to the Count. Why though would the Æthling defend the Count so quickly? As the only other obvious source for the guards who abandoned their posts, it would make sense to try and blame him... ugh, this was all so confusing! He wasn't a detective, he was a conqueror... but sometimes destiny takes strange turns.
Union!- Errydha (Homebrew) Setting
Embers in the Dark - Errydha (Homebrew) Setting
Welcome to the Jungle- Far Realms
Citadel of the Unsleeping Sun - Erathis (Grim Hollow) Setting
Yevelda the Mutt- 3rd Level Half-Orc Battlemaster Fighter- Far Realms
Rehgys- 5th Level Satyr Bard of Eloquence- Far Realms