The guard takes Accalon’s hand, saying “Lieutenant Modrin, of the Taeirn Guard. You could help if you know what sort of creature you fought this morning.” He studies Accalon a bit more saying, “I am very surprised Lord Vandior has approved of you. His dislike of ‘wandering adventurers’ is legendary. I met him, and his lovely daughter, “ looking at Valasia when he says that, “at her coming out party a few years ago, although I’m sure neither remembers me.” Valasia still looks flustered, especially at Accalon’s hand in hers, but shakes her head no, indiciating she doesn’t remember him.
He turns to Brie, saying “You really shouldn’t spread rumors. Especially if you don’t want rumors about who started the rumors to get around. I’m sure Lord Vandior would hate to hear either.” He smiles at the obvious threat, then adds “Your two… boarders, who were just rescued. They look a little roughed up. If you have no major objections, I’ll have my men take them to the city guardhouse, and we can see if they’ve suffered any permanent damage. Maybe they can remember what kidnapped them, and then at least I’ll know what kind of creature we were dealing with. There might be more of them.” By Brie’s facial expression, she apparently does have major objections, but Modrin adds “Don’t worry. I’m not interested in how they might earn a little extra spending money. I just want to see what they know about their kidnapper.” Brie reluctantly agrees, apparently not willing to fight with law enforcement.
At Aligor’s question, Modrin says, “I’m not even sure who all has been killed. No names yet. Two of the deaths look like it started as a bar brawl, one man in the street, and one occurred at the home of Elorelei Tegan. There might have more deaths we haven’t discovered yet. Like I said, looks like some new power group trying to make a quick name for themselves.” He pauses a minute, apparently choosing his words carefully. “Do any of you know the Lady Elorelei? She’s the widow of Ambassador Tegan, who died a couple of years ago.”
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