Adventures Across Khorvaire - Chapter 1: Reflections

[Starman]

Drigg steps forward putting a hand on the symbol of the Silver Flame hanging around his neck. "Ma'am, we discovered Delvron's body here and were attempting to discover what had happened to him. It appears that foul play may have been involved. We are not trying to step on your authority by any means, merely offering what assistance we may."

[sblock=OOC]Diplomacy +5[/sblock]

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"This man died of means yet undetermined, though it seems someone, perhaps with assistance, did him some small harm before death. He felt it important enough to leave behind a final message," Se'ket says cooly, stepping aside to let the Matron get closer to the body, if she so desired. Watching Tome's unreadable face as he examined the metal tooth, she hoped a creature of metal could provide some insight as to its origin.

 

[nick012000]

"Yep. That's right. Heck, the only payment I'll want for my help is access to his research; it's quite possible it's quite valuable, and it seems to be at least partly related to the motive of his murder. The House would be pissed at me for investigating for free."

 

[Shayuri]

Tome, apparently oblivious for the moment to the Matron's presence, looks up from the metal in his hands. Though he can't show it on his face, his voice is rather excited.

"The wound was...yes, it was low enough. And the curve here is right... Yes, it must be. Fellows, this fragment is from the tooth of a construct I am familiar with. One of the more common and simpler constructs to create and imbue; it resembles a large dog made entirely of metal and is called colloquially an Iron Defender. The wound this was in would have been a bite. Interestingly, though such devices can be used to attack...as their name suggests they are far more often used as autonomous guards."

The warforged pauses then, becoming aware of a new presence in the room. "Oh, hello."

 

[Velmont]

"I don't think a dragon, more something like a gargoyle, but in metal would make more..." Saellin interrupt as he hears the Matron coming. He pocket the piece he finished to inspect and look at the doroway. The Matron appears and he felt silent.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Sven tried to hide any dismay he might have felt- it could have been worse, he thought to himself, though he wasn't sure how much worse... As the Matron moved in, he kept his mouth shut, letting the more well-spoken people do the talking while he did his part to help keep the gathering crowd under control and away from the door.

 

[Mista Collins]

The matron stands there with her arms crossed across her deep-green robes and taps her foot impatiently as Tome comments on the tooth. Once the warforged is finished, she turns to Drigg.

"Offering what assistance you may?" The stout with says with the stern look on her face. "How about you start by telling me what you've been able to figure out? And no need to repeat me the info about the tooth."

Marta continues to stand there as Se'ket informs her about the body. "It wasn't the wounds that did him in. By the looks of his face and the problems Mr. Gaunt has been having lately, I'd predict the means of death is from a spell known as nightmare. It is a vicious and rather powerful illusion that is a favorite of those who like to torment or kill from a distance. Only the strongest casters and some creatures have the ability to command such a spell."

"What else can you tell me about what has occurred or what you've found?" The woman says as she stands there waiting for more information.

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[Starman]

"Well," says Drigg putting on a charming smile, "it seems that Galvron, uh, Delvron has been doing some secretive research on planar convergences with an unknown professor. He's been drinking a lot and has been suffering from nightmares and sleepwalking."

 

[nick012000]

Kamarna nods.

"Additionally, the message he carved into his arms references a celestial convergence of one of the moons and a constellation. Such convergences are often related to planar conjunctions, as well as the Draconic Prophecy. It seems likely that whatever he was researching was the motive for his murder."

 

[Shayuri]

Tome nods, satisfied with the account given by his friends.

"With respect, may we be of assistance in this matter? I'm sure we could aid the investigation greatly in any number of capacities."