B6: The Veiled Society - IC

[Rhun]

"That sounds like a solid plan. As far as directions, perhaps we should just ask a shopkeep or townsperson what this Blue Water Mead Hall resides." As they move away from the docks, Celythia's eyes scan for someone they can perhaps ask. Someone not a dock worker.

 

[kinem]

There are some shops in the waterfront district, including some food vendors, and light foot traffic. A sad old man begs for change on one street corner, and is mostly ignored by passers-by.

 

[jkason]

Barek Fhald, half-orc bard

"In which case I suggest we find out where it is now. Then we can go straight to it tonight. However, lets try to be subtle about it. Any idea how we go about it. We tend to stand out and don't really know anyone we can trust." says Caridoc

There are some shops in the waterfront district, including some food vendors, and light foot traffic. A sad old man begs for change on one street corner, and is mostly ignored by passers-by.

Barek leans his head in the direction of the beggar. "Seems to me the most reliable folk we've encountered were our beggar friends from last night."

He reaches into his belt pouch and pulls out a gold piece as he moves to the ignored old man. Assuming none of the others stop him:

"Prince Dimitrios' blessings on you, grandfather," Barek says as he approaches and shows him the coin. "We were wondering if you could tell us where the Blue Water Mead Hall is? And perhaps if you knew him if you might let our friend Mario know we'll be trying to take care of old business there this evening?"

 

[Rhun]

Celythia nods as Barek approaches the beggar, and then turns her eyes back to their surroundings.

 

[kinem]

The old beggar squints at Barek.

"Well I don't know them or you. You're an orc, son? Well, maybe one of the good ones, heh. Well, I know the mead hall. Lousy beer, but good size for the money. If you'll give me that coin, an' one more like it, I'll walk you there. I'll know the way when I see it, but damn if I could tell you lefts nor rights."

 

[HolyMan]

Hood up Rezak will take the next to last spot in the group. After daggers and arrows coming at him from the dark he will feel safer near the center.

 

[jkason]

Barek Fhald, half-orc bard

The old beggar squints at Barek.

"Well I don't know them or you. You're an orc, son? Well, maybe one of the good ones, heh. Well, I know the mead hall. Lousy beer, but good size for the money. If you'll give me that coin, an' one more like it, I'll walk you there. I'll know the way when I see it, but damn if I could tell you lefts nor rights."

Barek hums a moment, studying the beggar, before flipping the coin to him.

"Half now, half when we get there. Seems fair to me, yes?"

OOC: If his Sense Motive check actually tells him the beggar's lying and is just looking to rip the party off, let me know and I'll amend.

 

[ghostcat]

Caridoc follows on at the back as usual. For some reason he does not quite trust the beggar and so is alert for an ambush.

 

[kinem]

"Thanks. And fair's fair."

The old man gets to his feet, and begins walking. He seems to limp a little, and takes frequent stops to rest. When he gets to a corner, he hesitates for a moment, then chooses a direction. "I think ... I mean, it is this-a-way."

This pattern continues for some time. You pass various people along the muddy way, some of whom give you hard looks, but that is no different from the way it's been all over the city.

Finally, though, you're in front of a large building, with a prominent sign declaring "Blue Water Mead Hall". Bagpipe music drifts out from the tavern.

The old man holds out his hand.

 

[jkason]

Barek Fhald, half-orc bard

Barek flips the beggar a second coin with a nod. When the man has left, he turns to the others.

"Now, do we want to take a look inside? If this society has people here, they'll likely know us on sight. I have no disguising magics, and if we go in now, they may move the meeting.

"Now that we've marked the place, I think it might be best to see if we can't encourage some help. Torenescu might be able to help us out, especially if we let him know these are the folks who wanted him dead, and might have had a hand in his niece's death.

"There are also the beggars, though I'm not entirely sure how we might contact them. Torenescu might be our best lead there, as well."