Charwoman Gene's Scales of War (IC)

[Mr Rusty]

Brock moves to convince Troyas they can be trusted. "You are a keen man if you have known our whereabouts these many nights. We would obviously do well not to try to hide anything from your eyes, Councilman." Brock says straightforwardly. "I can assure you, our intentions lie with my arrows... in the cold heart of the enemies of Bristol." However Troyas' expression doesn't change and Brock wonders if he was expecting this approach?


OOC: diplomacy 18:speech, insight 14:sense his motive. roll.

 

[Lukeworm]

The night after the fight Horatio was even more quiet then usual, sitting at the nearly burnt tavern he went over his books and notes trying to recall more information about the ancient army none as “the Hand” and the goblin prophet Sinruth. He wished he can consult some the tomes at the royal library, but this provincial town had nothing to equal it.

Horatio was surprised to be included with the people Councilmember Troyas invited. He wasn’t sure in what way he can help as fighting goblin, and worse monstrosities, was not his expertise. He was not one to ignore official request and so early morning he was at the councilmember’s office. When Troyas asked about their intentions Horatio’s first thought was to be on the next wagon out of town. Then he remembered that according to the kingdom law any one holding official position is required to assist the local authorities in a time of crisis. It also accrued to him that the royal library operated under a royal charter, and that he was a member of this institute, even if a very junior one, therefore it was his duty to help the councilmember.

“Honorable councilmember as an unintended representative of the curt”, here Horatio explains the requirement of the law as mentioned above, “I am at your service regarding the threat to this town. I can only speak for my self but I believe that my friends here will do like ways. I am cruise about the attack yesterday, was there any sign suggesting an event like this was immanent? Do you know what is the reason for it, or what was it purpose?”

OOC: during the conversation Horatio will try to understand if the councilmember has other motives then helping the town.
Insight check (1d20+7=17) success.​

 

[Charwoman Gene]

[sblock=ooc]Quick update: I will take history as a check DC 15 once. And indimidate is an autofailure. I will post a more IC thing soon after work.[/sblock]

 

[Charwoman Gene]

"Hearing your reponses, I have high hopes that you will be the right ones to help us. The raiders have kidnapped six citizens of Brindol, as well as several important items. These items are museum pieces from the Red Hand invasion years ago. Would you be willing to help us get them back?", Councilor Troias pauses, awaiting your reply...

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kazim

Kazim, standing still watching the councilman, finally speaks. "The Red Hand came upon this area many years ago, and now some upstart goblinoids are coming in the area and attacking the town once again. They killed many yesterday, and stole items of interest from the previous campaign. These items must have great significance to them, especially if they plan on renewing their raids under a new master. Sinruth is the name more than likely."
[sblock=history]Nat 20, 29.

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[Charwoman Gene]

"Yes, genasi, that is troubling, but do you offer your aid?"
[sblock=insight]If you've beaten a 15 Insight this encounter you realize that it seems he is checking to see if you will take the job before a reward is offered.[/sblock][sblock=ooc]I have scrapped this skill challenge. The next one will be better laid out.[/sblock]

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kazim

Kazim nods, a new purpose in his eyes. "Yes, I'll help, in whatever way I can," he says in his normal slow manner of speech. "You mentioned kidnappings? Who are we looking for." A faint glimmer of hope shows in Kazim's golden eyes as he wonders if this could be the fate of his master.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

"There were several victims. Jalissa, an acolyte of Ioun, the cook, Mirtala, Adronsius the alchemist, Kartenix the guard captain, and his 8-year-old son, Thurann. Sertanian, the castellan of the Hall of Great Valor, was also taken."

"The items that were taken include an ornate, gilded dragoncrest helm, a ceremonial platinum longsword, a set of three shields with the Red Hand insignia, a set of iron gauntlets with extensive filigree, and a heraldic battle standard depicting two hands clasped in a handshake."

"The council is prepared to offer 200 gold for the return of the items and 200 gold for the rescue of the prisoners. Can you accept these terms?"

 

[Thanee]

Keyleth

Keyleth listens to what the councilman knows about the situation and then says: “We will gladly offer our help to recover what was stolen and to bring back the people.”

 

[Lukeworm]

Horatio
“Councilmember Troyas we shell depart within the hour to retrieve those unfortunate people to be taken by goblins. We shell seek the stolen artifacts as well for I fear they were not simply taken as loot but rather hold some meaning to the goblins. Perhaps they were artifacts captured when the army of the Hand roamed this land. I do recall that the sage Gullbret mentioned in her classic assay ‘Sword of the Gods – Military Conflicts of Faith’ something about Sinruth but what was it exactly she worte…”

OOC: History check (1d20+9=27) for knowledge about stolen items.​