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Kulan: Bard's Gate PbP Campaign (IC) [Game Cancelled]
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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 6902244" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><span style="color: #008000">"More than likely it does have an older name, but if it does, I don't know what it was called. It is known that the Tarwood and the Vlinnwood to the north were once connected before the time of Bard's Gate, so maybe it was all called the Vlinnwood at the time,"</span> suggests Imbril.</p><p></p><p>"It's been known as the Tarwood for my entire life," adds Wilsk. "It and the Vlinn have always been connected in tall tales I've heard with the Tarwood being the place of evil and the mysterious creatures of Vlinn standing against them. Of course, tall tales are usually some bard's jest." Wilsk looks to Wilie, "You hear a lot in your job, Wilie. Do you know if the forest has another name?"</p><p></p><p>Wilie rubs his chin thoughtfully and then says, <span style="color: #ADD8E6">"I do know a lot about the city and the region through what travelers have told me. Tales are a good way to pass the time why taking tolls. I don't think the Tarwood has another name that currently used. I'm sure it has an old Elvish or Orochen name that was once used, but if it does, I can't remember it. I'm sure it could be found in an old guidebook or in the History of Bard's Gate."</span> Wilie looks at Borya and the rest of the 'eight', <span style="color: #ADD8E6">"That's an official historic record that is kept in the the Auditorium of the Silver Harp, the temple of Oghma in the Bridge District. If the Tarwood has another name, the High Harpist, Jared Strann, will know it or be able to find out."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #8B4513">"And if he doesn't know, Geldin Lucan will,"</span> adds Caius.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ADD8E6">"Yes, The Written Note at the Bard's College,"</span> says Wilie. <span style="color: #ADD8E6">"Geldin's library is is the most complete in the city. If you all feel like you have time, I suggest asking either one of them about the Tarwood."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #008000">"All I ask is that you don't casually mention Yenejg in your inquiries,"</span> says Imbril. <span style="color: #008000">"The last thing we need is more panic about him returning from the dead. If you want to see either of them, I'll send someone ahead to get you in without any red tape. In the meantime, I suggest you head back to the Market Bridge and find out whatever you can from this Vectius thing and the gather what you need in the market for the journey. Do not worry about buying horses; I can have eight horses ready for you at the West Gate. When you're read yo to leave, send Wilie back here to the Keep to let me know."</span></p><p></p><p>Imbril motions for the guard to pick up the box and for the other guards to take Kailer away. Once the box and the disgraced ex-treasurer are removed from the hall, Imbril turns back to the 'eight' heroes. <span style="color: #008000">"I have other duties to perform before dawn breaks, as does the Warder. We will leave you in the capable hands of Caius. He'll be able to help you find your way back to the Market Bridge. Caius, when making your reports to Captain Trethewey, have a scribe make a copy for me as well."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #8B4513">"Yes milord,"</span> Caius says with a bow.</p><p></p><p>Imbril and Wilsk leave the hall through a back door with the remaining guards at their heels. The group finds itself alone in the hall with only Caius and Wilie.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #8B4513">"We should go,"</span> the soldier says. He heads to the hall's main door and opens it. He stands there waiting for the others to follow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 6902244, member: 2012"] [COLOR="#008000"]"More than likely it does have an older name, but if it does, I don't know what it was called. It is known that the Tarwood and the Vlinnwood to the north were once connected before the time of Bard's Gate, so maybe it was all called the Vlinnwood at the time,"[/COLOR] suggests Imbril. "It's been known as the Tarwood for my entire life," adds Wilsk. "It and the Vlinn have always been connected in tall tales I've heard with the Tarwood being the place of evil and the mysterious creatures of Vlinn standing against them. Of course, tall tales are usually some bard's jest." Wilsk looks to Wilie, "You hear a lot in your job, Wilie. Do you know if the forest has another name?" Wilie rubs his chin thoughtfully and then says, [COLOR="#ADD8E6"]"I do know a lot about the city and the region through what travelers have told me. Tales are a good way to pass the time why taking tolls. I don't think the Tarwood has another name that currently used. I'm sure it has an old Elvish or Orochen name that was once used, but if it does, I can't remember it. I'm sure it could be found in an old guidebook or in the History of Bard's Gate."[/COLOR] Wilie looks at Borya and the rest of the 'eight', [COLOR="#ADD8E6"]"That's an official historic record that is kept in the the Auditorium of the Silver Harp, the temple of Oghma in the Bridge District. If the Tarwood has another name, the High Harpist, Jared Strann, will know it or be able to find out."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#8B4513"]"And if he doesn't know, Geldin Lucan will,"[/COLOR] adds Caius. [COLOR="#ADD8E6"]"Yes, The Written Note at the Bard's College,"[/COLOR] says Wilie. [COLOR="#ADD8E6"]"Geldin's library is is the most complete in the city. If you all feel like you have time, I suggest asking either one of them about the Tarwood."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#008000"]"All I ask is that you don't casually mention Yenejg in your inquiries,"[/COLOR] says Imbril. [COLOR="#008000"]"The last thing we need is more panic about him returning from the dead. If you want to see either of them, I'll send someone ahead to get you in without any red tape. In the meantime, I suggest you head back to the Market Bridge and find out whatever you can from this Vectius thing and the gather what you need in the market for the journey. Do not worry about buying horses; I can have eight horses ready for you at the West Gate. When you're read yo to leave, send Wilie back here to the Keep to let me know."[/COLOR] Imbril motions for the guard to pick up the box and for the other guards to take Kailer away. Once the box and the disgraced ex-treasurer are removed from the hall, Imbril turns back to the 'eight' heroes. [COLOR="#008000"]"I have other duties to perform before dawn breaks, as does the Warder. We will leave you in the capable hands of Caius. He'll be able to help you find your way back to the Market Bridge. Caius, when making your reports to Captain Trethewey, have a scribe make a copy for me as well."[/COLOR] [COLOR="#8B4513"]"Yes milord,"[/COLOR] Caius says with a bow. Imbril and Wilsk leave the hall through a back door with the remaining guards at their heels. The group finds itself alone in the hall with only Caius and Wilie. [COLOR="#8B4513"]"We should go,"[/COLOR] the soldier says. He heads to the hall's main door and opens it. He stands there waiting for the others to follow. [/QUOTE]
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