(Casual D&D) A Game of Trust

[Vexed]

:: Draven says nothing. Simply waits for everyone to be on their way and takes his place behind the party (rear) of the group. He keeps to himself more than normal, and wraps his cloak around himself, looking down with his hood pulled overhead. He has had little sleep, if any. ::

 

[Guilt Puppy]

Finding Milos Premule proves to be a difficult situation: As you arrive at the popular temple (closest of the suggested locations to your inn) you find it under a great deal of hustle and bustle... The commanding priests are desperately trying to divide their time between reading letters, answering questions, instructing subjugates, writing letters, scheduling meetings, rescheduling meetings, exchanging information, while the lower-ranking priests attempt to carry out new orders, answer questions, take more orders, complete previously ordered tass, giving orders to lower-ranking priests... Eventually you find out that Premule is not here, but may be at the barracks...

It takes some trouble to get there -- it lies within the town center, an acropolis of sorts, walled and elevated from the rest of the city, and not open for foreign passage. The guard at the gate informs you that this district is limited to property-holding residents of Jance, Bethel, or its satellites, which sadly you are not. However with proper escort -- one guard per two persons -- you may be allowed to pass through the center, provided you plan to exit before nightfall. There is a cost to this, although given your mission it may be lowered (Diplomacy DC 15 to reduce the number of escorts by one, reduced by one more for every 5 above that DC... The fee is 4 sp per escort. There may be modifiers to the check depending on what argument is used, so don't mark off the silver till my word on it... If anyone's confused, can re-explain.)

Likewise you are not let beyond the front gates of the barracks without escort by a Cleric of Heironeous, which on the good side is free, on the bad side is non-negotiable, and on the worse side takes forever to be found for you. Finally you get through and find much the same situation as you found at the temple popular, magnified tenfold. With some coaxing you are directed to the fortress-temple, and after more troubles there you finally gain an audience with Father Lathias -- in a busy rectory off to the side of the main worship hall -- acting coordinator of religious and military affairs in Jance, in the absence of about six other people of higher rank, including Father Premule, who is in Bethel awaiting an audience with King Cheraul. (Technically, he would be the acting coordinator even if Premule was there, as he oversees the church as a whole, operating out of Jance, whereas Lathias' authority is Jance-specific... But regardless...) He offers to take the letter for you, and to take care that it is seen by Milos' eyes only...

By this point, you'll notice, it is nearing nightfall.

(Whew! Feel free to backtrack to any conversation through any of that, with any questions you might have, and change your course if you feel you would... I just didn't want to force you to roleplay through the big run-around you were bound to receive, considering that your intentions were pretty clear.)

 

[dpdx]

It takes some trouble to get there -- it lies within the town center, an acropolis of sorts, walled and elevated from the rest of the city, and not open for foreign passage. The guard at the gate informs you that this district is limited to property-holding residents of Jance, Bethel, or its satellites, which sadly you are not. However with proper escort -- one guard per two persons -- you may be allowed to pass through the center, provided you plan to exit before nightfall. There is a cost to this, although given your mission it may be lowered (Diplomacy DC 15 to reduce the number of escorts by one, reduced by one more for every 5 above that DC... The fee is 4 sp per escort. There may be modifiers to the check depending on what argument is used, so don't mark off the silver till my word on it... If anyone's confused, can re-explain.)

Fendric pays the guard a gold and two silver, and as he hands him the coin, speaks to him: "Good sir, we are on urgent business for the Crown, and in so doing, we honor the dying wish of Sir Exantrius, Knight Protector of the Realm and Most Blessed of the Holy Light. We have many stops to make after this one, so my comrades and I will be escorted to Father Premule IMMEDIATELY, if you don't mind." [Diplomacy check 13]

Fendric's own holy symbol is plainly visible, and he is doing his best to sound as pious as possible. (We haven't got time for this! Pelor grant me patience...)

He offers to take the letter for you, and to take care that it is seen by Milos' eyes only...

By this point, you'll notice, it is nearing nightfall.

"Pelor bless you for your offer, Father Lathias, but I must discuss this with my comrades. Can you give us a quick moment?"

 

[National Acrobat]

"All this trouble to deliver an important letter?" Merrim looks at the man. "We promised a dying servant of the Radiant Light that we would carry out his wishes. Is there not a place for this sort of honor anymore?" Merrim puts her biggest puppy dog eyes into it.

OOC: Diplomacy Check 18+2=20.

 

[wings]

Aerda the un-lawful.

Aerda is pretty much quiet through the ordeal, offering money when asked, and in general trying to maintain composure as all the strictures and protocol whirled about him in a gale. He had never been one to enjoy the intricacies of order, but he knew the importance of the task they took upon themselves. He left all of the talking and rule following in the able-hands of fendric. Being content to be the silent, red-eyed elf, hawk resting on his shoulder.

Ooc - oh, and speakin' of which.. I drew aerda WITH astrule today at school. But it kinda looks like astrule is some kinda elven hawk.. not an elf-hawk, but a type of hawk elves may raise/claim as familiars or companions. I see potential, tell me if something like this would be acceptable.

 

[Uriel]

Drawing breath, Niccolo addresses the an, though not wanting to cause him to feel under siege, with so many speaking at him at once 'My Good Man, I do understand your rules, and under normal circumstances,I would be happy to oblige the Beurocratic System in this regard. However, we must move with haste, as my good friend Fendric stated, since we have many miles and many more stops to make in service to a Dying Knight, Sir Exantrius the Pure.'
OoC: Diplomacy roll 12+5 for stat/ranks =17.

 

[Vargo]

Victus, knowing that he is not the best public speaker, instead holds his tongue, and lets his friends speak for him. However, if there is any debate about who should deliver the letter, he thinks it best that two of the party should bring the letter, and no fewer.

 

[Vexed]

:: Near the rear of the party, Draven sways slightly, shifting his head from left to right slowly. His eyes flicker rapidly, bloodshot. He looks up sideways toward one of the men speaking to the party members, his nostrils flair slightly, his shoulders spamming . He lowers his head and leans against the wall, turning away from the party. ::

 

[Guilt Puppy]

The guards at the gate let you through with one escort (4 sp is the total cost) -- "If you're going to be quick, then, I see no point in burdening you with three men. Just be out by nightfall, alright?"

On the matter of the letter, however, what is the concensus?

(OOC -- "I see potential, tell me if something like this would be acceptable." Do you mean introducing a new animal into the setting? No problem with the idea -- bring it up in the OOC thread if you want specifics.)

 

[Uriel]

Niccolo thanks the guards and redies to go within, as soon as the Party is ready.