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<blockquote data-quote="Lylandra" data-source="post: 7365560" data-attributes="member: 6816692"><p><strong>Family matters</strong></p><p></p><p>After a few minutes in our compartment, we receive a collection of appetizers with courtesy of the train manager. The service boy is obviously trying to feed us a lie, which is why we take the route of caution and test all of the food and drink for both poison and magic. Since we can find neither, we decide to give the cold food a try. We eat a bit of everything, but finish both the beran pastry and the drakran liquor. </p><p></p><p>As Hector really likes chef Kov Marik, he decides to ask him what this is all about as he deems it pretty much of a coincidence that the train manager in Trekhom has such a particular knowledge about the train's supplies of cold appetizers. He then points to Rock and his fans who also received the same appetizers. The chef seems to be uncomfortable around this subject and wants to know whether something wasn't to our liking. Hector replies that everything was fine and he especially enjoyed the authentic pastry, even if he somehow missed a bottle of Mama Gumbo's ale (<span style="color: #008000">Hector knows that Kov has some of it stored and we shared more than one glass with him before</span>. <span style="color: #008000">He was pretty disappointed by the chef's obvious way of not being totally honest with him though.</span>). </p><p></p><p>This all seems more than just mysterious, but neither Carlyle, nor Auryn can make any sense of it. Maybe the chef simply missed to restock in Trekhom due to the repairs and now served what was left?</p><p></p><p>(<span style="color: #008000">Tizbiz explained the whole issue later when the whole adventure was finished: That this was meant to look for people who overly enjoy risuri food to score them on a secret “how risuri are you?” scale. We thought it to be simply another red herring, but decided to play it safe. However what kind of sane risuri spy would eat only stuff from his homeland anyway? So far, we'd more likely be considered special agents or "adventurers" from Ber than RHC constables...</span>)</p><p></p><p>On his way back to the compartment, Hector comes across Tantalovich who seems satisfied that his calculations are close to an end. He doesn't go into more detail, but Hector can see that he's holding a map of Risur with some markings on it and he makes sure to memorize this map as well. </p><p></p><p>Some time later, Damata Griento comes to visit us in our compartment to ask us whether we'll join him on his mission to regain his honor in Nalaam. He says he already talked to his family about his mistake and his entanglement with the criminal organization and they are okay with getting their clan into a war. We tell him that we find his plan noble, but don't wish to endanger him or his lovely family. This is why we were busy getting some money from our own accounts in Trekhom and offer Damata to use it as compensation for the familia.</p><p>“You don't know how many people just love reading steamy romance novels” Hector explains with a grin. </p><p></p><p>Damata's eyes fill with tears at this revelation. He says that if we really help him out with this much money, he swears that his clan will help the Fernandez family whenever they might get into trouble. After all, he got 10,000 warriors to command which will surely heed the call of their chieftain and march to war for their allies. He also invites us to be his honor guard for the delivery of the payment. He adds that this is also a small request for his personal safety as he fears going into the Familia's lion's den all alone with so much money in his pockets. We agree to defend him should things go south, but we hope and even expect that the Familia lives up to their “honorable” name.</p><p></p><p>When we are about to enter Nalaam, we are warned of various tricksters and cut-purses who might be looking for easy prey at the city's train station. We heed Malia's warning and also try to keep an eye open on the Grientos. As soon as we arrive in Nalaam, we feel that the magic here seems to be even stronger than in Trekhom and the rest of Drakr. The city of mages is architecturally defined by its massive, magically built towers which look really impressive. (<span style="color: #008000">Which kind of reminded me of Halruaa's tower wars)</span> </p><p></p><p>We also get the note that Kulp, master of the arena of Nalaam has a very special surprise scheduled for today's show, so we think about getting tickets should the opportunity arise. Even if it seems impossible to get to know more about said “surprise”. This Kulp guy surely knows how to keep a secret.</p><p></p><p>Again, all people of interest take their rooms in the same hotel. All, except Burton and Mr. Mapple. As we promised to accompany Damata Griento, we store our baggage in our room, fetch our weapons and meet him at the hotel's entrance. </p><p></p><p>Together with our orcish friend, we go to a shady brothel called “Holes” (how very... subtle) and search for another “establishment” next to the brothel. There we find a doorman who's looking very much like our dear friend Pietro from Flint. Hector dares to greet him with a traditional Familia gesture which makes the man ask him where and how he learned to make that sign. </p><p></p><p>“Don Cippiano” Hector explains and adds that he's astonished to see a man who's looking so much like one of the Don's many godchildren. </p><p></p><p>“So you know cousin Pietro?! How's he doing?” the bravura asks and we tell him that Pietro is not only doing well, but he also got engaged with a lovely baker called Venezia. The bravura is totally thrilled about the news and when we tell him why we are here with Senor Griento, he warns us that his boss, Capo de Cina Silvester de Macelli, acts very much like a Don even if he's ranked below one.</p><p></p><p>The Capo de Cina turns out to be a greasy man who's more than eager to get his hands on Damata's money. But when he says that the 200,000 are enough “for a start” and he needs another 100,000 for the full payment as interest, Mr. Carlyle turns dismayed. He says that this hasn't been a part of the original deal and it would certainly damage the good name of the Familia if someone just changed conditions on a whim. </p><p></p><p>De Macelli is pretty angry at Carlyle's accusations, but Carlyle quickly adds that Don Cippiano and the rest of the Familia would certainly not be amused to know that someone uses such shady business practices under their good name, lest this kind of untrustworthiness could quickly be associated with the Familia. As soon as he hears the name of a Don, de Macelli agrees to take the original sum without further interest. He also adds that he will contact Cippiano in time to ask him what this is all about. </p><p></p><p>Pietro's cousin joined our side in this fight of words and it seems like he would have totally sided with us in case of a “more intense” argument. Nevertheless he's happy that we managed to get through the affair without bloodshed. Before saying goodbye, he hands Auryn a beautiful ring and asks her to give it to Venezia and Pietro as a gift. We then turn to Damata and ask him to not tell anybody any more details about our secret meeting with the Familia. The orc nods calmly and it looks as if he's trying to wrap his head around our strange relationship with the Familia.</p><p> </p><p>(<span style="color: #008000">Tizbiz wanted to check the Bravura's general attitude to his cousin and let Mr. Carlyle's player roll 3d6, the higher the better. He got a whopping 18. So this guy would have gone through hell for both Pietro and his friends. Which is why he instantly got our backs when de Macelli asked for more money. </span></p><p><span style="color: #008000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #008000">Now for Damata... he probably thinks that either the Fernandez have been in a similar situation like him before and had more positive contact with this Don Cippiano guy, or that they just have some friends – Pietro and Venezia – who are members of the Familia... or maybe he even thinks that the Flamingo Press is only a means of laundering money for them. Anyway... mission accomplished!</span>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lylandra, post: 7365560, member: 6816692"] [b]Family matters[/b] After a few minutes in our compartment, we receive a collection of appetizers with courtesy of the train manager. The service boy is obviously trying to feed us a lie, which is why we take the route of caution and test all of the food and drink for both poison and magic. Since we can find neither, we decide to give the cold food a try. We eat a bit of everything, but finish both the beran pastry and the drakran liquor. As Hector really likes chef Kov Marik, he decides to ask him what this is all about as he deems it pretty much of a coincidence that the train manager in Trekhom has such a particular knowledge about the train's supplies of cold appetizers. He then points to Rock and his fans who also received the same appetizers. The chef seems to be uncomfortable around this subject and wants to know whether something wasn't to our liking. Hector replies that everything was fine and he especially enjoyed the authentic pastry, even if he somehow missed a bottle of Mama Gumbo's ale ([COLOR=#008000]Hector knows that Kov has some of it stored and we shared more than one glass with him before[/COLOR]. [COLOR=#008000]He was pretty disappointed by the chef's obvious way of not being totally honest with him though.[/COLOR]). This all seems more than just mysterious, but neither Carlyle, nor Auryn can make any sense of it. Maybe the chef simply missed to restock in Trekhom due to the repairs and now served what was left? ([COLOR=#008000]Tizbiz explained the whole issue later when the whole adventure was finished: That this was meant to look for people who overly enjoy risuri food to score them on a secret “how risuri are you?” scale. We thought it to be simply another red herring, but decided to play it safe. However what kind of sane risuri spy would eat only stuff from his homeland anyway? So far, we'd more likely be considered special agents or "adventurers" from Ber than RHC constables...[/COLOR]) On his way back to the compartment, Hector comes across Tantalovich who seems satisfied that his calculations are close to an end. He doesn't go into more detail, but Hector can see that he's holding a map of Risur with some markings on it and he makes sure to memorize this map as well. Some time later, Damata Griento comes to visit us in our compartment to ask us whether we'll join him on his mission to regain his honor in Nalaam. He says he already talked to his family about his mistake and his entanglement with the criminal organization and they are okay with getting their clan into a war. We tell him that we find his plan noble, but don't wish to endanger him or his lovely family. This is why we were busy getting some money from our own accounts in Trekhom and offer Damata to use it as compensation for the familia. “You don't know how many people just love reading steamy romance novels” Hector explains with a grin. Damata's eyes fill with tears at this revelation. He says that if we really help him out with this much money, he swears that his clan will help the Fernandez family whenever they might get into trouble. After all, he got 10,000 warriors to command which will surely heed the call of their chieftain and march to war for their allies. He also invites us to be his honor guard for the delivery of the payment. He adds that this is also a small request for his personal safety as he fears going into the Familia's lion's den all alone with so much money in his pockets. We agree to defend him should things go south, but we hope and even expect that the Familia lives up to their “honorable” name. When we are about to enter Nalaam, we are warned of various tricksters and cut-purses who might be looking for easy prey at the city's train station. We heed Malia's warning and also try to keep an eye open on the Grientos. As soon as we arrive in Nalaam, we feel that the magic here seems to be even stronger than in Trekhom and the rest of Drakr. The city of mages is architecturally defined by its massive, magically built towers which look really impressive. ([COLOR=#008000]Which kind of reminded me of Halruaa's tower wars)[/COLOR] We also get the note that Kulp, master of the arena of Nalaam has a very special surprise scheduled for today's show, so we think about getting tickets should the opportunity arise. Even if it seems impossible to get to know more about said “surprise”. This Kulp guy surely knows how to keep a secret. Again, all people of interest take their rooms in the same hotel. All, except Burton and Mr. Mapple. As we promised to accompany Damata Griento, we store our baggage in our room, fetch our weapons and meet him at the hotel's entrance. Together with our orcish friend, we go to a shady brothel called “Holes” (how very... subtle) and search for another “establishment” next to the brothel. There we find a doorman who's looking very much like our dear friend Pietro from Flint. Hector dares to greet him with a traditional Familia gesture which makes the man ask him where and how he learned to make that sign. “Don Cippiano” Hector explains and adds that he's astonished to see a man who's looking so much like one of the Don's many godchildren. “So you know cousin Pietro?! How's he doing?” the bravura asks and we tell him that Pietro is not only doing well, but he also got engaged with a lovely baker called Venezia. The bravura is totally thrilled about the news and when we tell him why we are here with Senor Griento, he warns us that his boss, Capo de Cina Silvester de Macelli, acts very much like a Don even if he's ranked below one. The Capo de Cina turns out to be a greasy man who's more than eager to get his hands on Damata's money. But when he says that the 200,000 are enough “for a start” and he needs another 100,000 for the full payment as interest, Mr. Carlyle turns dismayed. He says that this hasn't been a part of the original deal and it would certainly damage the good name of the Familia if someone just changed conditions on a whim. De Macelli is pretty angry at Carlyle's accusations, but Carlyle quickly adds that Don Cippiano and the rest of the Familia would certainly not be amused to know that someone uses such shady business practices under their good name, lest this kind of untrustworthiness could quickly be associated with the Familia. As soon as he hears the name of a Don, de Macelli agrees to take the original sum without further interest. He also adds that he will contact Cippiano in time to ask him what this is all about. Pietro's cousin joined our side in this fight of words and it seems like he would have totally sided with us in case of a “more intense” argument. Nevertheless he's happy that we managed to get through the affair without bloodshed. Before saying goodbye, he hands Auryn a beautiful ring and asks her to give it to Venezia and Pietro as a gift. We then turn to Damata and ask him to not tell anybody any more details about our secret meeting with the Familia. The orc nods calmly and it looks as if he's trying to wrap his head around our strange relationship with the Familia. ([COLOR=#008000]Tizbiz wanted to check the Bravura's general attitude to his cousin and let Mr. Carlyle's player roll 3d6, the higher the better. He got a whopping 18. So this guy would have gone through hell for both Pietro and his friends. Which is why he instantly got our backs when de Macelli asked for more money. Now for Damata... he probably thinks that either the Fernandez have been in a similar situation like him before and had more positive contact with this Don Cippiano guy, or that they just have some friends – Pietro and Venezia – who are members of the Familia... or maybe he even thinks that the Flamingo Press is only a means of laundering money for them. Anyway... mission accomplished![/COLOR]) [/QUOTE]
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