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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8511455" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>Session 36 (September 25, 2021)</p><p></p><p>9 Ta-Ghast</p><p>The group travels outside the walls of Free Town to look for the followers of the vampire.</p><p></p><p>Ulgorio suggests talking to people in the tavern outside the wall. It is considerably more rough hewn than the inn inside the walls.</p><p></p><p>Marissa, the barkeep, is surprised to see visitors from outside. She serves them some meals and drinks.</p><p></p><p>“Ah, a knight—you’ve come to do something about it then.”</p><p></p><p>“We are all knights, actually.”</p><p></p><p>“Then you’ve definitely come to do something about it.” She sends her potboy to fetch Mrs. Smithers, telling him to tell Mrs. Smithers that they’re here to help her husband.</p><p></p><p>After a little while, an older middle aged woman comes to talk to them.</p><p></p><p>“He’s a lumberjack, you know. The other men came back with him, and he was stricken. Pale as a sheet and with no energy.”</p><p></p><p>The group goes back to his house. It’s a simple, split log house.</p><p></p><p>“The boys said they heard him shout, went around to the tree, and found him like this. I’ve never seen the like.”</p><p></p><p>They examine his body, and find a clear bite mark in his armpit.</p><p></p><p>The crew was out working at night—they had a big order to fill.</p><p></p><p>Runor casts remove curse on him. He still looks pale, drawn, and weak. He follows that up with a cure wounds spell, restoring 8 hit points. The glaze in his eyes clears up.</p><p></p><p>“Oh!”</p><p></p><p>“Now, look here,” says Merreep. “You’re not to go back to cutting wood yet. You need some rest.”</p><p></p><p>“Did they finish the order, then?”</p><p></p><p>“I’m quite sure it’s been taken care of, dear.”</p><p></p><p>“Did anyone send you to a specific area before you were attacked?”</p><p></p><p>“Aye. Frederic sent me to take down an oak in a dense thicket—I’m good at that and known for it.”</p><p></p><p>“Who is this Frederic?”</p><p></p><p>“He’s the crew boss. He picks the trees we cut.”</p><p></p><p>“What do you think of him?”</p><p></p><p>“He’s efficient. Cold, not the sort to have a spot of tea with you. But he’s good enough at his job. His wife’s even worse though—be ready for frostbite if you go to their house.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you attend the parish regularly?”</p><p></p><p>“On the high holy days, sometimes other days when the schedule allows.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you see Frederic at the holy days?”</p><p></p><p>“We used to. Not as much now. And never his wife. But then, she’s foreign, from one of the big cities. Ravenskrag.”</p><p></p><p>His wife pulls Merreep aside. “Do you think Frederic did this to him deliberately?”</p><p></p><p>“Possibly.”</p><p></p><p>She gives Merreep instructions on how to get to Frederic’s house.</p><p></p><p>After giving her some nutrition instructions and the like for Smithers’s recovery, they travel to Frederic’s house.</p><p></p><p>A strikingly beautiful woman, in a distant sort of way, opens the door. “Yes?”</p><p></p><p>“Hello there,” says Merreep. “We have a couple questions.”</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps you had better come in, then. It doesn’t seem polite to talk in the street. But there are so many of you, it’s surely safe for you to come in.”</p><p></p><p>She welcomes the group in. The quality of the cushions and the like greatly exceeds what we would expect from a random human woman.</p><p></p><p>Bartix asks, “What is that table, with the dragon and the black arrow?”</p><p></p><p>“Ah. That is an altar to Paranswarm, the Lord of Orderly Darkness, and that is Vitrix-Henoxi, the dragon saint of Paranswarm that we venerate.”</p><p></p><p>Merreep says, “We heard that one of your husband’s coworkers got attacked?”</p><p></p><p>“I told Frederic that that was what happened. He thought it was a seizure. But I wonder if it’s just that my homeland has more problems of this. Do you know who was responsible? I think it must have been one of the crew.”</p><p></p><p>“We think it was a vampire.”</p><p></p><p>“I had hoped that it was but a spawn. I figured it had to be a vampire of some sort. The cattle were the first sign. It would not surprise me if there were a vampire to the east. If it is a full-blood vampire, it will have twisted some of the people here.”</p><p></p><p>(They came from Caldefor, after the fall, and traveled as far from the border as they could without leaving the continent.)</p><p></p><p>She suggests they wait for Frederic to return.</p><p></p><p>“It must have watched us then. That’s a chilling thought.”</p><p></p><p>They talk for a bit. Frederic suggests bringing them back to the worksite, where they are planing the boards from the trees, so they can meet the whole work crew.</p><p></p><p>As they arrive, one of the crew members leaps up, throws something down on the ground, and a large cloud of pink gas envelopes Merreep, Ashaltir, and Frederic. Frederic is badly hurt and falls unconscious, but the others save against the poison.</p><p></p><p>Runor casts protection from poison on Frederic, saving his life. Aleep casts web on the person who threw the poison; Ulgorio follows up with cloud of daggers, which cuts him to ribbons since he’s trapped in the web.</p><p></p><p>After Frederic regains consciousness, he chuckles weakly. “Yup, you were right. There was someone in the crew…”</p><p></p><p>“Who was he?”</p><p></p><p>“His name’s Robert—Bob to us. He’s been with us for years. Acting strangely recently. I figured it was the baby. His wife’s expecting.”</p><p></p><p>Ulgorio searches the body. The belt is a false belt, with 50 silver hidden in it. He has a second poison ball. The belt also has a long slender piece of metal that’s flexible in it. Also, his left boot has a dagger in a special sleeve. Its edges also have a pinkish-white miasma on them.</p><p></p><p>Frederic sends Tim, one of the work crew, to bring the group to Bob’s wife. Runor brings the body with him, in case he wants to speak with dead.</p><p></p><p>A quite pregnant woman comes to the door.</p><p></p><p>Merreep says, “We have some unsettling news.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry to hear that. Is my husband alright?”</p><p></p><p>There is an awkward pause. She sees the corpse, and staggers back and sits down.</p><p></p><p>“Did anything strange happen with your husband over the last few weeks or months?”</p><p></p><p>“He got sullen as the baby was coming, and then he suddenly had a lot of extra money. I was surprised—Frederic paid well but not that well—but I was grateful.”</p><p></p><p>Runor says, “It seems, miss, that your husband was working for a vampire.”</p><p></p><p>“Aleep wonders, did your husband have new associates or friends around the time your husband started getting more money?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes… there was a young man with an ill-favored eye. I thought he might be a gambler. My husband liked dice. He was about as tall as my husband, but thinner. He wasn’t originally local, but he always had plenty of money. They would probably know him at the tavern.”</p><p></p><p>She checks his chest for them. Mostly, there is a well-used book of scriptures, a few random minor pieces of paper, and one with weird markings. Merreep looks at that one and her hands tingle.</p><p></p><p>Aleep casts identify on the piece of paper. He feels something become aware of him as he casts the ritual. The paper is a communication device of some type.</p><p></p><p>Runor casts speak with dead on the corpse.</p><p></p><p>“What should we tell your wife?”</p><p></p><p>“Tell her the rest of the money is under the loose flagstone.”</p><p></p><p>“Who was your employer besides Frederic?”</p><p></p><p>“Nandor hired me.”</p><p></p><p>“What were Nandor’s motives behind the attacks?”</p><p></p><p>“Nandor had no motives. I attacked because you endangered.”</p><p></p><p>“What is Nandor planning for the future?”</p><p></p><p>“Whatever Lord Acoldima tells him.”</p><p></p><p>“Who else worked or works for Nandor?”</p><p></p><p>“I do not know. He never had any of us meet each other, but there are others in the outer village.”</p><p>[End session 36]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8511455, member: 7030144"] Session 36 (September 25, 2021) 9 Ta-Ghast The group travels outside the walls of Free Town to look for the followers of the vampire. Ulgorio suggests talking to people in the tavern outside the wall. It is considerably more rough hewn than the inn inside the walls. Marissa, the barkeep, is surprised to see visitors from outside. She serves them some meals and drinks. “Ah, a knight—you’ve come to do something about it then.” “We are all knights, actually.” “Then you’ve definitely come to do something about it.” She sends her potboy to fetch Mrs. Smithers, telling him to tell Mrs. Smithers that they’re here to help her husband. After a little while, an older middle aged woman comes to talk to them. “He’s a lumberjack, you know. The other men came back with him, and he was stricken. Pale as a sheet and with no energy.” The group goes back to his house. It’s a simple, split log house. “The boys said they heard him shout, went around to the tree, and found him like this. I’ve never seen the like.” They examine his body, and find a clear bite mark in his armpit. The crew was out working at night—they had a big order to fill. Runor casts remove curse on him. He still looks pale, drawn, and weak. He follows that up with a cure wounds spell, restoring 8 hit points. The glaze in his eyes clears up. “Oh!” “Now, look here,” says Merreep. “You’re not to go back to cutting wood yet. You need some rest.” “Did they finish the order, then?” “I’m quite sure it’s been taken care of, dear.” “Did anyone send you to a specific area before you were attacked?” “Aye. Frederic sent me to take down an oak in a dense thicket—I’m good at that and known for it.” “Who is this Frederic?” “He’s the crew boss. He picks the trees we cut.” “What do you think of him?” “He’s efficient. Cold, not the sort to have a spot of tea with you. But he’s good enough at his job. His wife’s even worse though—be ready for frostbite if you go to their house.” “Do you attend the parish regularly?” “On the high holy days, sometimes other days when the schedule allows.” “Do you see Frederic at the holy days?” “We used to. Not as much now. And never his wife. But then, she’s foreign, from one of the big cities. Ravenskrag.” His wife pulls Merreep aside. “Do you think Frederic did this to him deliberately?” “Possibly.” She gives Merreep instructions on how to get to Frederic’s house. After giving her some nutrition instructions and the like for Smithers’s recovery, they travel to Frederic’s house. A strikingly beautiful woman, in a distant sort of way, opens the door. “Yes?” “Hello there,” says Merreep. “We have a couple questions.” “Perhaps you had better come in, then. It doesn’t seem polite to talk in the street. But there are so many of you, it’s surely safe for you to come in.” She welcomes the group in. The quality of the cushions and the like greatly exceeds what we would expect from a random human woman. Bartix asks, “What is that table, with the dragon and the black arrow?” “Ah. That is an altar to Paranswarm, the Lord of Orderly Darkness, and that is Vitrix-Henoxi, the dragon saint of Paranswarm that we venerate.” Merreep says, “We heard that one of your husband’s coworkers got attacked?” “I told Frederic that that was what happened. He thought it was a seizure. But I wonder if it’s just that my homeland has more problems of this. Do you know who was responsible? I think it must have been one of the crew.” “We think it was a vampire.” “I had hoped that it was but a spawn. I figured it had to be a vampire of some sort. The cattle were the first sign. It would not surprise me if there were a vampire to the east. If it is a full-blood vampire, it will have twisted some of the people here.” (They came from Caldefor, after the fall, and traveled as far from the border as they could without leaving the continent.) She suggests they wait for Frederic to return. “It must have watched us then. That’s a chilling thought.” They talk for a bit. Frederic suggests bringing them back to the worksite, where they are planing the boards from the trees, so they can meet the whole work crew. As they arrive, one of the crew members leaps up, throws something down on the ground, and a large cloud of pink gas envelopes Merreep, Ashaltir, and Frederic. Frederic is badly hurt and falls unconscious, but the others save against the poison. Runor casts protection from poison on Frederic, saving his life. Aleep casts web on the person who threw the poison; Ulgorio follows up with cloud of daggers, which cuts him to ribbons since he’s trapped in the web. After Frederic regains consciousness, he chuckles weakly. “Yup, you were right. There was someone in the crew…” “Who was he?” “His name’s Robert—Bob to us. He’s been with us for years. Acting strangely recently. I figured it was the baby. His wife’s expecting.” Ulgorio searches the body. The belt is a false belt, with 50 silver hidden in it. He has a second poison ball. The belt also has a long slender piece of metal that’s flexible in it. Also, his left boot has a dagger in a special sleeve. Its edges also have a pinkish-white miasma on them. Frederic sends Tim, one of the work crew, to bring the group to Bob’s wife. Runor brings the body with him, in case he wants to speak with dead. A quite pregnant woman comes to the door. Merreep says, “We have some unsettling news.” “I’m sorry to hear that. Is my husband alright?” There is an awkward pause. She sees the corpse, and staggers back and sits down. “Did anything strange happen with your husband over the last few weeks or months?” “He got sullen as the baby was coming, and then he suddenly had a lot of extra money. I was surprised—Frederic paid well but not that well—but I was grateful.” Runor says, “It seems, miss, that your husband was working for a vampire.” “Aleep wonders, did your husband have new associates or friends around the time your husband started getting more money?” “Yes… there was a young man with an ill-favored eye. I thought he might be a gambler. My husband liked dice. He was about as tall as my husband, but thinner. He wasn’t originally local, but he always had plenty of money. They would probably know him at the tavern.” She checks his chest for them. Mostly, there is a well-used book of scriptures, a few random minor pieces of paper, and one with weird markings. Merreep looks at that one and her hands tingle. Aleep casts identify on the piece of paper. He feels something become aware of him as he casts the ritual. The paper is a communication device of some type. Runor casts speak with dead on the corpse. “What should we tell your wife?” “Tell her the rest of the money is under the loose flagstone.” “Who was your employer besides Frederic?” “Nandor hired me.” “What were Nandor’s motives behind the attacks?” “Nandor had no motives. I attacked because you endangered.” “What is Nandor planning for the future?” “Whatever Lord Acoldima tells him.” “Who else worked or works for Nandor?” “I do not know. He never had any of us meet each other, but there are others in the outer village.” [End session 36] [/QUOTE]
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