”I don’t like it either but what are we to do? Take on all of Targos? Our best bet is to stay from there. Especially if he is a Zhent then he already knows the role we played in stifling their little plan. This traitor in the mist could have already informed him.”
Roc snickers.
”Death may come soon. The Zhentarim could poison our food or drinks or any other form of subterfuge.”
"Possibly... But if we act quickly we may be able to act before they receive word otherwise. Let us get this conversation over quickly. I have a plan that I would like to do next."
" Well are we ready to do this? " Lumen looks over to the man in the opposite cell. "You are going to ask your boss about the informant for us, or you will be silenced. Do not waste my time or mercy, simply let it be done with. "
He will walk over the dead body and begin to cast Speak with Dead before retreating to a place he cannot be seen by the corpse.
He will be ready to cast silence on the thug if he attempts to ask wasteful questions instead of what he has been asked.
The fish vendor is initially startled, but then says: "Ah...you're that automation that has been working with Elder Lumen. It's a copper piece for a dried fish sir."
A hooded figure nearby seems in a hurry to make a purchase.
With the interrogation finished, Errona pulls Roc and Lumen aside and says "I don't like the looks of this. If what I know about the Speaker Naerth is true, we need to act before more comes of this..." She holds up her hands and casts minor illusion to create a snake on floor. She then stomps her foot on its head saying "Splat... Head from snake if you will." She describes her a plan to create a fake cauldron and head back to Targos in order to give it Speaker Naerth in an attempt to lure him out and eliminate him. Taking Roc's advice, she agrees with his motion to move to investigate Prudence Tarkwold before leaving Easthaven.
a23 sees that the hooded figure is a woman in her younger 20s with blond hair. She shuffles around her belongings, shoving items into a backpack. A thin white snake with wings eventually shows itself. The woman whispers something to it, before heading towards the window!
The woman stops in her tracks and frowns upon seeing a23 peeping through the window. She panics and runs to the opposite window, releasing the flying snake. She then grabs her pack and runs out of the front door.
Errona looks to Lumen and says "What other ones? Did you hear about troubles in town? Roc mentioned about visiting the messenger Prudence but I don't know of anyone else. "
Roc scoffs.
”I don’t like it either but what are we to do? Take on all of Targos? Our best bet is to stay from there. Especially if he is a Zhent then he already knows the role we played in stifling their little plan. This traitor in the mist could have already informed him.”
Roc snickers.
”Death may come soon. The Zhentarim could poison our food or drinks or any other form of subterfuge.”
"Possibly... But if we act quickly we may be able to act before they receive word otherwise. Let us get this conversation over quickly. I have a plan that I would like to do next."
a23 remains outside and takes mr fluffers on a much deserved walk through the town
”you are the goodest of boys mr fluffers.”
" Well are we ready to do this? " Lumen looks over to the man in the opposite cell. "You are going to ask your boss about the informant for us, or you will be silenced. Do not waste my time or mercy, simply let it be done with. "
He will walk over the dead body and begin to cast Speak with Dead before retreating to a place he cannot be seen by the corpse.
He will be ready to cast silence on the thug if he attempts to ask wasteful questions instead of what he has been asked.
"What are you...? ...oh by the gods..." the thug gasps as the corpse of his fallen leader begins to animate.
"The cauldron shall be ours. For Maxildanarr, and for Targos!" the corpse announces.
The imprisoned thug says nothing with his eyes tight shut for a few seconds. But he then shakes his head before asking:
"Say, boss...? Could you remind me who's been sending us the information from Easthaven?"
"HA HA HA. The Easthaven town hall clerk, Prudence Tarkwold. Waylen would never suspect. Her work for the Zhentarim has been lengthy and thorough.
"Hail the Zhentarim..." the thug salutes weakly.
"HAIL THE ZHENTARIM" the thug boss replies, before the corpse's jaw drops loose in silence.
The thug buries his head in his knees again, trembling.
“mr fluffers, lets find a snack”
a23 and his canine companion hit the streets looking for treats!
perception: 13
a23 and Mr. Fluffers walk by the local street market. Drab and unlively, a variety of fish, fruit, and vegetables is on sale.
a23 scans the local vendors and their carts.
”what nourishment would you like.”
they approach a fish vendor.
“how much friend?”
The fish vendor is initially startled, but then says: "Ah...you're that automation that has been working with Elder Lumen. It's a copper piece for a dried fish sir."
A hooded figure nearby seems in a hurry to make a purchase.
With the interrogation finished, Errona pulls Roc and Lumen aside and says "I don't like the looks of this. If what I know about the Speaker Naerth is true, we need to act before more comes of this..." She holds up her hands and casts minor illusion to create a snake on floor. She then stomps her foot on its head saying "Splat... Head from snake if you will." She describes her a plan to create a fake cauldron and head back to Targos in order to give it Speaker Naerth in an attempt to lure him out and eliminate him. Taking Roc's advice, she agrees with his motion to move to investigate Prudence Tarkwold before leaving Easthaven.
“lumen appears quite popular among the locals wouldnt you agree”
a23 hands the vendor 10c while eyeing scanning the hooded figure for oddities and irregularities”
investigation: 19
a23 is unable to discern any of the hooded figure's features as it hurries off away from the market.
"My my, you are too generous." the shop keep says.
Mr. Fluffers sniffs and whines a bit, looking up at a23 and his recent purchase with sparkling eyes.
a23 hands mr fluffers a fish
”excuse us”
a23 subtly tails the hooded figure trying not to bring attention to mr fluffers or himself
stealth: 18
a23 follows the hooded figure from a distance, until it enters a small house in the center of the city.
with his curiosity getting the better of him, a23 peeks through a window
a23 sees that the hooded figure is a woman in her younger 20s with blond hair. She shuffles around her belongings, shoving items into a backpack. A thin white snake with wings eventually shows itself. The woman whispers something to it, before heading towards the window!
a23 waves awkwardly to the women from behind the window. he enthusiastically holds up a piece of fish offering it to her and the winged snake.
The woman stops in her tracks and frowns upon seeing a23 peeping through the window. She panics and runs to the opposite window, releasing the flying snake. She then grabs her pack and runs out of the front door.
" I'm certainly interested in putting an end to such troubles, but we need to finish with the ones we have in town first I think."
Errona looks to Lumen and says "What other ones? Did you hear about troubles in town? Roc mentioned about visiting the messenger Prudence but I don't know of anyone else. "