Adventure: The Power of Knowledge (DM: Fragsie, Judge: TwoHeadsBarking)

[Fragsie]

Skalisss discovers two sets of footprints leading toward and then away from the stable, they are fresh and remarkably well preserved in the mud of the little used path. To someone who wears it himself, the dragonborn deduces that the people that left these tracks were probably wearing plate armour.
Unfortunately; just like before, the tracks lead off a short distance then abruptly stop.

//I must admit that for undisclosed DMy reasons, I would prefer you to stick together for now.
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[JRYoung]

Skalisss points out the tracks to the others and ponders the situation.

"We mussst rethink thisss my friendsss" he states thoughfully. "The enemy isss able to teleport themssselves around the city at will, ssstriking indissscriminantly. We cannot afford to have one of our own taken alone. I think we should ssstay together."

"If we have all of the known victimsss to sssaftey let usss go to the Tempe and prioritize sssites to invessstigate."

 

[Tomalak]

"That sounds wise. Let's go back to the Obulous with these two. Skalisss, would you help me with this one?" Andrec holds out one child gently toward the paladin.

 

[Kalidrev]

"Sometimes, the order that things are done is important, right? Maybe we should investigate these in the order that they happened?" asks Mikara quietly behind the protective covering of her hood.

 

[garyh]

Growl nodded in agreement with Mikara. "Seems as good a plan as any."

 

[Tomalak]

"The Librarians were first. Let's take these two to the Obulous, then head over there. It's been a while since I've had time to visit the library. I wish it were under better circumstances..."

 

[JRYoung]

Skalisss carefully gathers up the the other child. "Very good. Follow me to the Tempe, then we go to the Library."

 

[Kalidrev]

Mikara nods and follows the others silently. She hoped the others would be able to make more sense of this whole situation that she could. All she knew and needed was the chance to get back at that wretched b***ch that stole her good looks. Her looks were her best tool for attracting her victims when stealth wasn't an option. The loss of that tool could seriously cramp her style and its not something she was willing to give up permanently.

That Minotaur got his strength back when we killed Thomas, so I should be able to get my looks back when she feels the cold breeze of air seeping into the empty space that once held her black heart.

 

[Fragsie]

The group climbs the steps to the chapel entrance just as the bells ring three times. Inside the noise has calmed a little since Andrec and Mikara were last here, the three men that had made so much noise before seem to be soundly asleep on their makeshift cots.
The sound of the sleeping victim's snores and the quiet whispers of the nurses watching over them echo oddly around the vaulted ceilings of the Grand Nave.

It doesn't take long for the nurses to notice you and two of them rush up to take the twins and place them onto two small cots that have been prepared for them. A third nurse walks quickly to the vestry and returns with the priest you met earlier.
"Here, I have transcribed my notes for you." The cleric holds out a scroll of parchment to Mikara.
"I forgot to tell you my name before, my apologies I've been quite busy recently and my manners have been slipping. I'm Brother Pol, the Chapel's apothecary.
Is there anything else I could help you with?"

[sblock=P-Perception 18]One of the nurses on the far side of the Nave has her hood up and seems to be covertly watching your group trying not to be noticed.[/sblock]
[sblock=Brother Pol's Notes]
First of Merkari, Windsday, Rising Seventh Bell (Dawn).
Maesters Peter Wordsworth and Caultus Writ were brought to us from the Great Library where they both have quarters.
Symptoms ~ Complete loss of mental faculties including rudimentary speech, Infant-like state. Identical runic brand on left shoulder, unidentified may have origins in Supernal. (Designated rune alpha.)
Constant supervision, administering to food and water, assist with toilet care.

Starsday, Falling First Bell.
Professor Scrupsworth of Scrupsworth Manor, Scholar’s Plaza, Cobblestop. Brought to the temple by his extremely distraught housekeeper Mrs. Sensloe.
In an identical state to Maesters Wordsworth and Writ, excepting that his runic brand (alpha) is upon his right palm.
Still no leads from the archivists on the origins of the rune.

Feyday, Rising Fourth Bell.
Sergeant Biggs and Corporal Wedge of the city guard’s night watch were brought in by their superior, Captain Carrot, he having found the officers unconscious at their post on the Interior gate.
Symptoms ~ Unconscious with short irregular periods of semi wakefulness, extreme muscle wastage, patients complain of constant painful aches when lucid.
During transfer of Cprl. Wedge to his cot, breathing ceased as abdominal muscles gave out. Patient resuscitated, constant supervision recommended.
Different Rune this time, though obviously of the same script, again on the left shoulder. Designated rune beta.

Rising Eighth Bell.
Oh Lord below! Had to double up on cots to accommodate three minotaurs. Gladiators from the TURTLEDOME! Also bearing rune beta, same symptoms as the nightwatchmen.

Rising Tenth Bell
Ambassador Glasston arrived with four Genasi sisters in his carriage, visitors from the Kingdom of Jade famed for their dancing. Mei-Huo, Mei-Shui, Mei-Diqiu and Mei-Feng
Each of them was bent double and wracked with severe arthritis and swollen joints, in incredible pain to move.
The sisters are also suffering from hideous disfigurements, boils and cists.
Surprised to discover each woman bore the same two runes, neither seen before, designated Gamma and Delta.

Rising Twelfth Bell (Noon).
Three senior members of our women’s choir; Ms. Beatrice Sands of Fisherman’s Alley, Mrs. Annie Smith and Miss Sammy Smith of Tower Lane, came to us having lost the ability to make sound. Beyond the obvious distress however their condition was stable and they have been sent back to their homes and advised to use a gargling rinse of mint and purple sage.
Another new rune, designated epsilon.
I really don’t like what is happening, an acolyte suggested writing a request for adventurers on the board outside, he said that the Debtors do it all the time.

Falling Second Bell.
Two representatives from the Politica brought two young children found in the backstreets of the Overgrowth.
Yet another new rune, designated digamma.
I’m glad to know that someone is looking into this finally.[/sblock]
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[Tomalak]

"Thank you, Brother Pol. I have no doubt that, once we have had a chance to read your notes, we will have a much better idea how to put a stop to this. I will make certain to have someone drop by to check on the condition of your patients. Thank you again."
[sblock=OOC]Now I get it! They're branding them with tribal tattoos, which fill the victim with suck. All the awesome immediately flees the rediculous pretension into the nearest receptacle! Insidious.[/sblock]