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<blockquote data-quote="Solarious" data-source="post: 2814065" data-attributes="member: 27346"><p>Chapter Three, Part Three (Reader's edit: Part Four)</p><p></p><p></p><p>OOC - Another quick update, mainly to move things along so that Abrina can actually get a chance to level up...</p><p></p><p>Abrina returned to Ghelve's shop above with the creature in tow and immediately had the gnome summon the town guard. He tried to object, but when she threatened to unbind the "tall one," he paled and scurried out the front door in search of one.</p><p></p><p>She handed the keys over to the guard sergeant and his patrol that arrived an hour later, explaining their function and pointing out the creature as one of the kidnappers residing in the structure below. Ghelve confessed his involvement, shaking in fear and unable to avert his eyes from their breatplates emblazoned with the town emblem, a watchful eye wreathed in flames.</p><p></p><p>"Don't take me to jail," Ghelve pleaded, clasping his hands. "They forced me to do it, they threatened me! And they took Starbrow! What was I suppossed to do?"</p><p></p><p>The sergeant, a grizzled veteran with a red face and bulging nose, rolled his eyes as he motioned for the other guards to remove the creature.</p><p></p><p>"You won't go to jail, Ghelve," the sergeant said, "but you will have to come with us. You'll likely pay a fine for your involvement, and you will help us find the rest of the kidnapped victims. In the meantime, your shop is closed."</p><p></p><p>Ghelve gulped and nodded.</p><p></p><p>"Get your things. You won't be back for a while."</p><p></p><p>Ghelve nodded again and retreated upstairs. The sergeant turned to face Abrina.</p><p></p><p>"As for you, thank you for your help. We will need you to answer some questions, though, as soon as you're able."</p><p></p><p>"Thank you," Abrina said, leaning heavily against a wall. The adrenaline of victory had worn off, and her aches had already begun to take their toll.</p><p></p><p>"I still want to help," she continued. "When will I be able to go back and search for the missing children?"</p><p></p><p>The sergeant scoffed. "That is not your concern. I thank you for your help, but now that we know the location of the kidnappers, we will find the missing victims. Rest, then let us know what you have discovered so far. We will take care of the rest."</p><p></p><p>"But, the Church..." Abrina protested as Ghelve slowly made his way back down the stairs.</p><p></p><p>The sergeant held up a hand. "No. I have said before: it is not your concern, and we do not need the Church's help. Ghelve, are you ready?"</p><p></p><p>The gnome nodded. "Can I say good-bye, and thank Abrina for her help?"</p><p></p><p>"Yes," he said, turning to secure the bonds on the creature.</p><p></p><p>"Pleas find my Starbrow," Ghelve whispered to Abrina, clasping his small hands in her own. She felt the touch of cold metal in her palm as he stepped back.</p><p></p><p>They left the shop, escorted by the guard, and Ghelve locked the door behind them. Abrina blinked in the sunlight, finding it hard to believe she had been gone only a few hours.</p><p></p><p>"Do you need someone to help you to the temple?" asked the sergeant.</p><p></p><p>"No, no, I'm fine," she said, concealing the key Ghelve had given her moments before and placing it into one of the pockets of her vestments. "Thank you."</p><p></p><p>She hurried to the Church of Enlil, eager to report to Jenya of her discoveries, and at least a partial answer to the riddle.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Jenya had seemed reluctant to allow Abrina to return to Jzaridune. If the guard had forbid her from returning, then Abrina should not interfere. Yet, the guard had also promised to resolve the kidnappings and shown themselves incapable of doing so. And Jenya had made a vow of her own to find the children and bring the kidnappers to justice. In the end, she agreed with Abrina, but encouraged her to rest for the night first before returning in the morning.</p><p></p><p>Jenya called upon the blessing of Enlil to heal Abrina so that she may rest peacefully, and when Abrina awoke she felt invigorated and ready to face Jzaridune once again. Before leaving, Jenya approached her and provided her with a small vial of clear liquid, a potion that would cure any moderate wounds she might sustain in the underground enclave. Abrina thanked her, hefted her spear, and headed for Ghelve's Locks in the bright morning sun.</p><p>OOC - Check out Abrina's new character sheet in the third post to see her as a 2nd-level character!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Solarious, post: 2814065, member: 27346"] Chapter Three, Part Three (Reader's edit: Part Four) OOC - Another quick update, mainly to move things along so that Abrina can actually get a chance to level up... Abrina returned to Ghelve's shop above with the creature in tow and immediately had the gnome summon the town guard. He tried to object, but when she threatened to unbind the "tall one," he paled and scurried out the front door in search of one. She handed the keys over to the guard sergeant and his patrol that arrived an hour later, explaining their function and pointing out the creature as one of the kidnappers residing in the structure below. Ghelve confessed his involvement, shaking in fear and unable to avert his eyes from their breatplates emblazoned with the town emblem, a watchful eye wreathed in flames. "Don't take me to jail," Ghelve pleaded, clasping his hands. "They forced me to do it, they threatened me! And they took Starbrow! What was I suppossed to do?" The sergeant, a grizzled veteran with a red face and bulging nose, rolled his eyes as he motioned for the other guards to remove the creature. "You won't go to jail, Ghelve," the sergeant said, "but you will have to come with us. You'll likely pay a fine for your involvement, and you will help us find the rest of the kidnapped victims. In the meantime, your shop is closed." Ghelve gulped and nodded. "Get your things. You won't be back for a while." Ghelve nodded again and retreated upstairs. The sergeant turned to face Abrina. "As for you, thank you for your help. We will need you to answer some questions, though, as soon as you're able." "Thank you," Abrina said, leaning heavily against a wall. The adrenaline of victory had worn off, and her aches had already begun to take their toll. "I still want to help," she continued. "When will I be able to go back and search for the missing children?" The sergeant scoffed. "That is not your concern. I thank you for your help, but now that we know the location of the kidnappers, we will find the missing victims. Rest, then let us know what you have discovered so far. We will take care of the rest." "But, the Church..." Abrina protested as Ghelve slowly made his way back down the stairs. The sergeant held up a hand. "No. I have said before: it is not your concern, and we do not need the Church's help. Ghelve, are you ready?" The gnome nodded. "Can I say good-bye, and thank Abrina for her help?" "Yes," he said, turning to secure the bonds on the creature. "Pleas find my Starbrow," Ghelve whispered to Abrina, clasping his small hands in her own. She felt the touch of cold metal in her palm as he stepped back. They left the shop, escorted by the guard, and Ghelve locked the door behind them. Abrina blinked in the sunlight, finding it hard to believe she had been gone only a few hours. "Do you need someone to help you to the temple?" asked the sergeant. "No, no, I'm fine," she said, concealing the key Ghelve had given her moments before and placing it into one of the pockets of her vestments. "Thank you." She hurried to the Church of Enlil, eager to report to Jenya of her discoveries, and at least a partial answer to the riddle. * * * Jenya had seemed reluctant to allow Abrina to return to Jzaridune. If the guard had forbid her from returning, then Abrina should not interfere. Yet, the guard had also promised to resolve the kidnappings and shown themselves incapable of doing so. And Jenya had made a vow of her own to find the children and bring the kidnappers to justice. In the end, she agreed with Abrina, but encouraged her to rest for the night first before returning in the morning. Jenya called upon the blessing of Enlil to heal Abrina so that she may rest peacefully, and when Abrina awoke she felt invigorated and ready to face Jzaridune once again. Before leaving, Jenya approached her and provided her with a small vial of clear liquid, a potion that would cure any moderate wounds she might sustain in the underground enclave. Abrina thanked her, hefted her spear, and headed for Ghelve's Locks in the bright morning sun. OOC - Check out Abrina's new character sheet in the third post to see her as a 2nd-level character! [/QUOTE]
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