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<blockquote data-quote="Sic_Pixie" data-source="post: 5956210" data-attributes="member: 52403"><p><strong>A new job ...</strong></p><p></p><p>The next morning they all stump downstairs; eyes gritty with lack of sleep and are rewarded with a hot breakfast of freshly baked bread smothered in butter along with a cold pint of frothing beer to wash it down with. This wakes them up somewhat and they are soon planning what they should do today.</p><p></p><p>Finally they decide that they would take a walk to Crown Manor and see what the crier was on about; looking outside they see that the storm is still running rampant over the city; crows are flying circles within the storm not wishing to alight upon the sodden rooftops. With a sigh they wrap their cloaks around themselves and head out into the inclement weather.</p><p></p><p>They soon find their way to the Manor and the two crows (the local guards are called crows just to confuse us) that look decidedly despondent soon perk up as they see the approaching party. The flicker of hope seems to kindle in their eyes and the party; now very nervous and cautious at the strange response follow them inside to a meeting with the mayor.</p><p>Sitting in a large room in a tall backed chair is the mayor of Carrion Hill; Vanton Heggry is a distracted and worried man. Upon seeing the party enter he straightens in his chair and a flicker of hope kindles in his eyes. Gesturing for the party to be seated he stands and starts pacing the room. “I thank you for attending in our hour of need; Carrion Hill has a long history of battle, yet always before its enemies have attacked from outside our walls. We are fortified to defend against such attacks, but now we face an entirely different threat. Our enemy is already here, dwelling in the tunnels and catacombs below and surfacing to strike without warning.”</p><p></p><p>Looking around the room at the assembled people, flunkies and the party; checking out the assorted equipment and armor gracing them. The party actually looks like a successful adventuring group; Zordlan strikes an impressive front line fighter wearing full plate and a large curved sword while Nashkar is a solid appearing cleric well armored with many weapons. Grembor is the shifty archer with the abilities they never advertise but every party needs and Pringle is the typical wizard dressed in robes with a distracted look. Guess the graceful woman with the large breasts is some kind of amusement for the group or some kind of bard; she moves like a dancer regardless. He is not one to judge their tastes …</p><p></p><p>Continuing his speech “As you may have heard, the first of these attacked occurred early yesterday morning, when something huge came up from below in a part of the Tangles called Slipper Market. It partially destroyed a building and killed half dozen locals before retreating back into the ruined structure. The Crows were swift to reply, led by our very own Commander Garus, but when they arrived they were slaughtered to the last.” Looking round the group to see if there is any obvious reaction to this; he see’s nothing and so continues.</p><p></p><p>“Since then the thing has moved on, surfacing no less than three times in different parts of the city, crushing buildings from below and slaying anyone it finds inside. I’ve got the entire force of the city watch in reserve and with each new event they respond quickly but the damage is always done by the time they arrive. Already there is talk of war and invasion but I believe that what we face is a single horror. If we can only figure out what it is we may be able to defeat it. This my new friends is where your group comes in. The Horror has moved on from its initial point of entrance but if you can explore the ruins in Slipper Market perhaps you can find some sort of clue to tell us what it is we are facing. I cannot spare any more of my Crows as they are required to keep order in the streets should the worst happen. If you can find anything about this monster from below I will be happy to pay the sum of 1,500 gold for some solid information. Twice this if you assist in defeating the horror.”</p><p></p><p>Scanning the faces looking at him his heart is lightens by the nods and smiles that greet his now less worried gaze; as surely this competent looking group will have this sorted in no time at all.</p><p></p><p>Some few questions follow; what does it look like and suchlike. Unfortunately it seems to be either comprised of shadow or it’s invisible so he is unable to impart any more information on that point so a pair of crows escorts them to the scene of the crime.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sic_Pixie, post: 5956210, member: 52403"] [b]A new job ...[/b] The next morning they all stump downstairs; eyes gritty with lack of sleep and are rewarded with a hot breakfast of freshly baked bread smothered in butter along with a cold pint of frothing beer to wash it down with. This wakes them up somewhat and they are soon planning what they should do today. Finally they decide that they would take a walk to Crown Manor and see what the crier was on about; looking outside they see that the storm is still running rampant over the city; crows are flying circles within the storm not wishing to alight upon the sodden rooftops. With a sigh they wrap their cloaks around themselves and head out into the inclement weather. They soon find their way to the Manor and the two crows (the local guards are called crows just to confuse us) that look decidedly despondent soon perk up as they see the approaching party. The flicker of hope seems to kindle in their eyes and the party; now very nervous and cautious at the strange response follow them inside to a meeting with the mayor. Sitting in a large room in a tall backed chair is the mayor of Carrion Hill; Vanton Heggry is a distracted and worried man. Upon seeing the party enter he straightens in his chair and a flicker of hope kindles in his eyes. Gesturing for the party to be seated he stands and starts pacing the room. “I thank you for attending in our hour of need; Carrion Hill has a long history of battle, yet always before its enemies have attacked from outside our walls. We are fortified to defend against such attacks, but now we face an entirely different threat. Our enemy is already here, dwelling in the tunnels and catacombs below and surfacing to strike without warning.” Looking around the room at the assembled people, flunkies and the party; checking out the assorted equipment and armor gracing them. The party actually looks like a successful adventuring group; Zordlan strikes an impressive front line fighter wearing full plate and a large curved sword while Nashkar is a solid appearing cleric well armored with many weapons. Grembor is the shifty archer with the abilities they never advertise but every party needs and Pringle is the typical wizard dressed in robes with a distracted look. Guess the graceful woman with the large breasts is some kind of amusement for the group or some kind of bard; she moves like a dancer regardless. He is not one to judge their tastes … Continuing his speech “As you may have heard, the first of these attacked occurred early yesterday morning, when something huge came up from below in a part of the Tangles called Slipper Market. It partially destroyed a building and killed half dozen locals before retreating back into the ruined structure. The Crows were swift to reply, led by our very own Commander Garus, but when they arrived they were slaughtered to the last.” Looking round the group to see if there is any obvious reaction to this; he see’s nothing and so continues. “Since then the thing has moved on, surfacing no less than three times in different parts of the city, crushing buildings from below and slaying anyone it finds inside. I’ve got the entire force of the city watch in reserve and with each new event they respond quickly but the damage is always done by the time they arrive. Already there is talk of war and invasion but I believe that what we face is a single horror. If we can only figure out what it is we may be able to defeat it. This my new friends is where your group comes in. The Horror has moved on from its initial point of entrance but if you can explore the ruins in Slipper Market perhaps you can find some sort of clue to tell us what it is we are facing. I cannot spare any more of my Crows as they are required to keep order in the streets should the worst happen. If you can find anything about this monster from below I will be happy to pay the sum of 1,500 gold for some solid information. Twice this if you assist in defeating the horror.” Scanning the faces looking at him his heart is lightens by the nods and smiles that greet his now less worried gaze; as surely this competent looking group will have this sorted in no time at all. Some few questions follow; what does it look like and suchlike. Unfortunately it seems to be either comprised of shadow or it’s invisible so he is unable to impart any more information on that point so a pair of crows escorts them to the scene of the crime. [/QUOTE]
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