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Melelyn's Journal [a Ptolus Campaign Journal] - Updated: Feb. 6
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<blockquote data-quote="arnon" data-source="post: 4035459" data-attributes="member: 23185"><p><strong>Chapter 4 – Short Days & Disinterested Damsels</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Kingsday, 13th of Blessing, 721IA</strong></p><p> </p><p>First thing in the morning we went to see Phon at St. Gustav’s. Actually we wanted to see if she’s still there, as she was out of (most) of our minds till last night. While Eric and most of the gang started talking with brother Fabitor telling him (for some reason) all that happened I went to see Phon, Sebastian, ever the perceptive, joined me. She seemed fine, and didn’t take the news of what we had learned at all the way I thought she would. That is, she couldn’t believe someone would really want to hurt her, and that it has nothing to do with the father of the child. I tried to stress upon her that it might not be the father but some enemy (or friend\family) of the father, but she would not budge. She kept repeating that she and her child will be completely safe. Either she is very naive or she is under some kind of a stupid spell…</p><p> </p><p>At that moment the rest of the gang arrived and assaulted her with question and interrogation. Sebastian and I told them she doesn’t wish for our help, and while we are willing to help, we will not do it if she clearly scorns our offer (and we didn’t even ask for money!). We left, but some of them remained behind trying to convince her she needs our help. Maybe she does. I told brother Fabitor that she doesn’t want our help and if later, for some reason, she wishes it, I’m willing to help. The priest of Lothian asked us that we try to get to the bottom of it all despite Phon’s indifference, and while he did not wish to give us her home address, he told us she was a tailor at Saches clothiers on Yeoman Street.</p><p> </p><p>It was high time to sell some of the excess baggage we were carrying and so we stopped at Rasotr’s Weapon (to get rid of the extra weapons of course) and then at Bull and Bear where 16 years-old Iltumar Shun was overly excited about seeing paladins and hear that we have killed some goblins (one might think he doesn’t see many adventures in the Delver’s Square).</p><p> </p><p>The paladins went to check out Phon’s work place. On my part, I was more interested in trying to track down again the missing girl (how it all started really). And so decided to go to the Oldtown and maybe find some kind of a connection between the Temple of the Rat God and the abandoned house were Golli found her death. The house belongs to one Alonso Iren, much help that did us, as we couldn’t find anything more about him. We decided to return to the Delver’s Guild and hope that maybe they could help us with some of the people we heard about lately, but that too was a dead end. </p><p> </p><p>The paladins said that they had to go and pray in preparation for the day long prayers of Brightfather’s Day, and we decided that we’ll meet on the morning of Waterday. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Brightfather’s Day. </strong></p><p><strong>Airday, 14th of Blessing, 721IA</strong></p><p> </p><p>We each did our own celebration of Brightfather’s Day. I went to the temple of Jode and participated in the singing and telling of tales. Menon went to the temple of the Fifty-three Gods of Chance and did whatever it is they do there (she says they play games of chance, but if I know my sister, it’s probably a bit more than that). I’m not sure what Sebastian and Aretha did, but I know the paladins stayed all day in some cathedral and prayed for guidance.</p><p> </p><p> <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Waterday, 15th of Blessing, 721IA</strong></p><p> </p><p>We met again in Delver’s Square (it’s the most convenient place to meet) and the paladins told us what they have learned when they talked with Phon’s co-worker at the clothier: that she doesn’t know of any close relation she had with another man… other than brother Fabitor which was a close friend of hers. This stroke a spark in both Sebastian’s and my mind and we came to the thought that maybe it was brother Fabitor who is the father… strange as it may be. Eric did not want to hear of it and was appalled by the very thought. Tuur, on the other hand, didn’t mind going over to St. Gustav and check, just to be sure, that the good brother is indeed…. errr, Good… or more precisely, not an inherently evil person (don’t ask me how, but paladins are supposed to know these things). Tuur claimed that he did not detect anything strange from the brother, while Sebastian went to confront Phon with this idea… just to check her reaction. She had no idea what he was talking about… either that or she is a good actress. </p><p> </p><p>Oh well. We went back outside. Eric was there deep in prayers, probably asking Lothian for forgiveness for hearing such talk… either that or for something else. People so devout and adherent make me suspicious that there is something more to it.</p><p> </p><p>In all honesty, at that point we were at a loss as to what to do in relation to two things: Phon (apart from Eric and Tuur, we all wanted to leave her in whatever peace she can find for herself), and the Anida girl. We had some clues but were a bit stomped on both these cases.</p><p> </p><p>Sebastian wanted to go to the Necropolis and see what he can dig out about Max’s disappearance there. Having nothing really more interesting to do, we all went with him. Asking around Menon and Sebastian finally tracked down someone who has supposedly seen Max, a Necropolis gardener named Gobb. Further questioning gave us his address in Rivergate. It was already late afternoon and I had a performance to prepare to, so I left the group. I know Menon, Sebastian, and Aretha went to talk to Gobb and he confirmed that he saw Max and Scar (that’s Max’s dog) and even talked with him a couple of weeks ago in the Waiting. I’m not sure what the Paladins decided to do, but they all said they would be there for my gig at the Northpoint Restaurant.</p><p> </p><p>Northpoint, for those unfamiliar with it, is mostly a gnomish hangout run by two shady partners called Jebathio and Gerael. That’s not to say that there aren’t any non-gnomes there, just that they are few. When I arrived Vand was on stage. I’ve seen Vand, a gnome, perform several times already. <span style="color: Red">“He’s not bad, but probably won’t amount to much in the end,”</span> Delwin’s words, not mine… though I must say I agree. The whole group turned up for my show, but I was just glad to have Menon there. It’s always nice to see her face in the crowd and her confidence in me always gives me more confidence (though Delwin always said I never lack any). I sang five songs (three directed more at the gnomish patrons, and two more general songs for everybody) and with all humility, I must say I sang them very well. Jebathio, who was behind the bar, called me over and paid me the agreed upon fee (5 silvers if you must know… gotta’ start somewhere) and asked to book me for the 22nd of Blessing for another gig, this time he’ll pay me 15 silvers. I agreed, and joined Menon and the rest at the table. Tuur immediately asked me what I know about the Jebathio and as I shrugged and told him that not much, one of the waitresses arrived with drinks for everybody at the table.</p><p> </p><p>Upon leaving the Northpoint we saw a woman in torn and dirty clothing huddled in an alley. After examining her, Aretha determined that she was a Shivvel addict. Living in the Warrens, I could have told her that without getting to close to the wretch. Menon asked Sebastian to meet us tomorrow morning for something personal and we agreed to meet the rest just before noon at Max’s office. Aretha took the addict with her to her room at Potter (a low budget inn).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arnon, post: 4035459, member: 23185"] [b]Chapter 4 – Short Days & Disinterested Damsels[/b] [B]Kingsday, 13th of Blessing, 721IA[/B] First thing in the morning we went to see Phon at St. Gustav’s. Actually we wanted to see if she’s still there, as she was out of (most) of our minds till last night. While Eric and most of the gang started talking with brother Fabitor telling him (for some reason) all that happened I went to see Phon, Sebastian, ever the perceptive, joined me. She seemed fine, and didn’t take the news of what we had learned at all the way I thought she would. That is, she couldn’t believe someone would really want to hurt her, and that it has nothing to do with the father of the child. I tried to stress upon her that it might not be the father but some enemy (or friend\family) of the father, but she would not budge. She kept repeating that she and her child will be completely safe. Either she is very naive or she is under some kind of a stupid spell… At that moment the rest of the gang arrived and assaulted her with question and interrogation. Sebastian and I told them she doesn’t wish for our help, and while we are willing to help, we will not do it if she clearly scorns our offer (and we didn’t even ask for money!). We left, but some of them remained behind trying to convince her she needs our help. Maybe she does. I told brother Fabitor that she doesn’t want our help and if later, for some reason, she wishes it, I’m willing to help. The priest of Lothian asked us that we try to get to the bottom of it all despite Phon’s indifference, and while he did not wish to give us her home address, he told us she was a tailor at Saches clothiers on Yeoman Street. It was high time to sell some of the excess baggage we were carrying and so we stopped at Rasotr’s Weapon (to get rid of the extra weapons of course) and then at Bull and Bear where 16 years-old Iltumar Shun was overly excited about seeing paladins and hear that we have killed some goblins (one might think he doesn’t see many adventures in the Delver’s Square). The paladins went to check out Phon’s work place. On my part, I was more interested in trying to track down again the missing girl (how it all started really). And so decided to go to the Oldtown and maybe find some kind of a connection between the Temple of the Rat God and the abandoned house were Golli found her death. The house belongs to one Alonso Iren, much help that did us, as we couldn’t find anything more about him. We decided to return to the Delver’s Guild and hope that maybe they could help us with some of the people we heard about lately, but that too was a dead end. The paladins said that they had to go and pray in preparation for the day long prayers of Brightfather’s Day, and we decided that we’ll meet on the morning of Waterday. [B]Brightfather’s Day. Airday, 14th of Blessing, 721IA[/B] We each did our own celebration of Brightfather’s Day. I went to the temple of Jode and participated in the singing and telling of tales. Menon went to the temple of the Fifty-three Gods of Chance and did whatever it is they do there (she says they play games of chance, but if I know my sister, it’s probably a bit more than that). I’m not sure what Sebastian and Aretha did, but I know the paladins stayed all day in some cathedral and prayed for guidance. [B] Waterday, 15th of Blessing, 721IA[/B] We met again in Delver’s Square (it’s the most convenient place to meet) and the paladins told us what they have learned when they talked with Phon’s co-worker at the clothier: that she doesn’t know of any close relation she had with another man… other than brother Fabitor which was a close friend of hers. This stroke a spark in both Sebastian’s and my mind and we came to the thought that maybe it was brother Fabitor who is the father… strange as it may be. Eric did not want to hear of it and was appalled by the very thought. Tuur, on the other hand, didn’t mind going over to St. Gustav and check, just to be sure, that the good brother is indeed…. errr, Good… or more precisely, not an inherently evil person (don’t ask me how, but paladins are supposed to know these things). Tuur claimed that he did not detect anything strange from the brother, while Sebastian went to confront Phon with this idea… just to check her reaction. She had no idea what he was talking about… either that or she is a good actress. Oh well. We went back outside. Eric was there deep in prayers, probably asking Lothian for forgiveness for hearing such talk… either that or for something else. People so devout and adherent make me suspicious that there is something more to it. In all honesty, at that point we were at a loss as to what to do in relation to two things: Phon (apart from Eric and Tuur, we all wanted to leave her in whatever peace she can find for herself), and the Anida girl. We had some clues but were a bit stomped on both these cases. Sebastian wanted to go to the Necropolis and see what he can dig out about Max’s disappearance there. Having nothing really more interesting to do, we all went with him. Asking around Menon and Sebastian finally tracked down someone who has supposedly seen Max, a Necropolis gardener named Gobb. Further questioning gave us his address in Rivergate. It was already late afternoon and I had a performance to prepare to, so I left the group. I know Menon, Sebastian, and Aretha went to talk to Gobb and he confirmed that he saw Max and Scar (that’s Max’s dog) and even talked with him a couple of weeks ago in the Waiting. I’m not sure what the Paladins decided to do, but they all said they would be there for my gig at the Northpoint Restaurant. Northpoint, for those unfamiliar with it, is mostly a gnomish hangout run by two shady partners called Jebathio and Gerael. That’s not to say that there aren’t any non-gnomes there, just that they are few. When I arrived Vand was on stage. I’ve seen Vand, a gnome, perform several times already. [COLOR=Red]“He’s not bad, but probably won’t amount to much in the end,”[/COLOR] Delwin’s words, not mine… though I must say I agree. The whole group turned up for my show, but I was just glad to have Menon there. It’s always nice to see her face in the crowd and her confidence in me always gives me more confidence (though Delwin always said I never lack any). I sang five songs (three directed more at the gnomish patrons, and two more general songs for everybody) and with all humility, I must say I sang them very well. Jebathio, who was behind the bar, called me over and paid me the agreed upon fee (5 silvers if you must know… gotta’ start somewhere) and asked to book me for the 22nd of Blessing for another gig, this time he’ll pay me 15 silvers. I agreed, and joined Menon and the rest at the table. Tuur immediately asked me what I know about the Jebathio and as I shrugged and told him that not much, one of the waitresses arrived with drinks for everybody at the table. Upon leaving the Northpoint we saw a woman in torn and dirty clothing huddled in an alley. After examining her, Aretha determined that she was a Shivvel addict. Living in the Warrens, I could have told her that without getting to close to the wretch. Menon asked Sebastian to meet us tomorrow morning for something personal and we agreed to meet the rest just before noon at Max’s office. Aretha took the addict with her to her room at Potter (a low budget inn). [/QUOTE]
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