Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter One

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou:

Destiny replies, "Basically, someone who is low-paid, mostly abused, but has the advantage of telling people where to go!"

As Byntrou and Destiny walk through the Temple district, the Bous receives several unusual looks. However, people seem to not mind him so long as he doesn't show too much interest in them either. Destiny asks, "So do you not like the human gods or do you just not know about them?"

...

Later, they find the guardhouse barracks. It is a solidly two-story brick structure. It has a certain magical glow about the building - as if it is not only physically strong but it is resistant in many other forms. There are a few guards coming in and out of the sole door into the ground floor. One of them extends an invitation to hold the door open as she notices Destiny's and Byntrou's interest in entering the building.

OOC:
[Sblock] No worries about the timing. It'll all work out. Some post more often, some don't. But I think the group will be gathering at the Rusty Anchor before too long. You can RP an answer to Destiny's question or not, depending on how much detail you want to get into.[/Sblock]

 

[jkason]

Byntrou

Destiny asks, "So do you not like the human gods or do you just not know about them?"

...

Later, they find the guardhouse barracks. It is a solidly two-story brick structure. It has a certain magical glow about the building - as if it is not only physically strong but it is resistant in many other forms. There are a few guards coming in and out of the sole door into the ground floor. One of them extends an invitation to hold the door open as she notices Destiny's and Byntrou's interest in entering the building.

Byntrou nods his head at the woman holding the door, and enters, answering Destiny's question under his breath.

"Boes don't tend to commune with gods. Nature itself is much easier to understand than abstract divine forces. I know how the sky makes the rain and the sun gives warmth and the trees use both to bear fruit. But I can never keep track of which god helps the gambler and which the merchant and which the actor and which the bumbler, let alone which is offended by the gambler or the merchant, and so on. It makes my head hurt just a bit, truth to tell."

When he's managed to get the attention of a clerk, Byntrou presents his case:

"Yes, my companions and I suffered through an assault and theft during the night. We reported our lost belongings, and I was told the report is here. You see, I've located the composite bow I described in my report, but the human currently in possession of it seems unwilling to return it me. I hoped the town guard might be able to help me with that."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

The acolyte smiles in agreement. "That would be most acceptable. I'll begin collecting the information and alert my superiors that you have made an inquiry and that you will return tommorrow. Shall we say morning or afternoon?"

“Oh I think the morning will suit us best, all the faster to get about this task and have it done.” At that, Keryth smiles and bows his head to the acolyte before leaving.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou:

The clerk looks up and replies, "Missing bow ... missing bow. Could you tell me where it was that the report was filed?"

OOC: Assuming the answer is given, no need to RP that... right?

"Oh, I know exactly where that is and whose precinct that report would have been taken. In fact, I think I saw that particular guard come in about a half-hour ago because his duty shift was over. If you would care for me to see if he is still around, I'd be happy to go and speak to him and see if he'll come talk to you - if he's still around. You say you found the missing item, eh?"

Keryth, Bahruul:

The acolyte responds with an apropriate bow of his own and waits for Bahruul and Keryth to leave before closing the door behind them.

Outside, both Keryth and Bahruul can tell that the days walk and exploration of Great Bend has eaten up a significant amount of time. Unless they desire to be walking back to Theropa in the dusk hours, they realize that they should be heading back - if they still want to get to the Rusty Anchor.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou

"Oh, I know exactly where that is and whose precinct that report would have been taken. In fact, I think I saw that particular guard come in about a half-hour ago because his duty shift was over. If you would care for me to see if he is still around, I'd be happy to go and speak to him and see if he'll come talk to you - if he's still around. You say you found the missing item, eh?"

"Indeed, though as I said, I apparently haven't the official authority to reclaim it by myself. If it requires the specific guard who took the report to act upon it, then I would very much appreciate speaking with him. If the report itself is enough, then you can connect me with ... whomever is appropriate for requesting action be taken."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Well Bahruul, I guess we should be heading back to the Rusty Anchor before it gets dark...hmm, I wonder how everyone else has fared,” Keryth says as the pair start back towards Theropa and ultimately the Rusty Anchor.

 

[D20Dazza]

"Well we had great success" Bahruul beams proudly "employment that is honourable and just, I don't think our friends will have fared as well as we have" the Bous says as he walks casually down the road.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou:

The clerk listens to Byntrou's words and leaves to go get a guard who can help. In a matter of minutes he returns with the guard the party met this morning. The guard looks weary from a long day of patrolling and walking; but he also looks interested in Byntrou's case. The fact that his eyes focus on Byntrou upon seeing him demonstrates that the guard remembers Byntrou from this morning.

The guard walks up and says, "I hear you have found your missing bow but could not retrieve it? If you tell me where it is located and agree to come back in the morning, I will dispatch a guard who is on duty to retrieve it - or at least find out as much information as we possibly can. Either way, if you give us a day to work on it we can either return your item or at the very least update its condition for you."

Keryth, Bahruul:

Returning to Theropa, it is quite easy to retrace your steps to find Endoo's armory. From there, the Rusty Anchor can be discovered not too far away. From the outside, the Rusty Anchor looks like an honest business of a restaurant/tavern style. It does not appear to have rooms for rent as an inn might, but the aromas flowing out the open windows of the kitchen in the back promise a decent meal at least.

Looking in through the windows there appears to be a decent crowd already gathered, but there are a few tables that seat six still open in the main serving area. From the outside, the main serving area looks to be divided into two areas. The bar is on the far left and is on a platform elevated about two feet above the main serving room. The serving area stretches through the middle of the room and fills the right. The door from the serving area into the kitchen is on the far right of the main serving area, leading into the back of the building.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou

The clerk listens to Byntrou's words and leaves to go get a guard who can help. In a matter of minutes he returns with the guard the party met this morning. The guard looks weary from a long day of patrolling and walking; but he also looks interested in Byntrou's case. The fact that his eyes focus on Byntrou upon seeing him demonstrates that the guard remembers Byntrou from this morning.

The guard walks up and says, "I hear you have found your missing bow but could not retrieve it? If you tell me where it is located and agree to come back in the morning, I will dispatch a guard who is on duty to retrieve it - or at least find out as much information as we possibly can. Either way, if you give us a day to work on it we can either return your item or at the very least update its condition for you."

Byntrou relaxes slightly at the apparent help he's being offered. "The half-elf who runs the bowmakers' guild hall in Great Bend currently has it. He tells me his wife bought it 'for a steal' from some street seller here in town, and demands I compensate him by making him a replacement bow before he'll return it."

Perking up slightly, the Bous tips his head to the guard. "On the morrow, then. I look forward to whatever aid you can provide."

Byntrou excuses himself, then. "As there's nothing more to be done here until the morning, I'll wish you a good night ... you know, I don't think I ever had the presence of mind to catch your name, sir."

OOC: assuming there's no more follow up required besides catching the name...

"We're off, then. I've another engagement this evening. May it an tomorrow's venture go well."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou:

"The half-elf who runs the bowmakers' guild hall in Great Bend currently has it. He tells me his wife bought it 'for a steal' from some street seller here in town, and demands I compensate him by making him a replacement bow before he'll return it."

The guard chuckles. "Isn't it interesting how people can buy things from unruly sources and not think twice about it? I have a feeling that if he is telling the truth, we can ease his loss of money and catch a black market salesman in the process. Let us hope that his story was not a ruse an he himself is the Black Market salesman. Either way, you'll get your bow back. Just one way he'll end up in jail."

"On the morrow, then. I look forward to whatever aid you can provide."

The guard nods. "I shall meet you here personally before my rounds."

"As there's nothing more to be done here until the morning, I'll wish you a good night ... you know, I don't think I ever had the presence of mind to catch your name, sir."

"Filgar, actually. But to be honest most people who aren't a guard just refer to me as 'Hey, you' or 'town guard.'"

"We're off, then. I've another engagement this evening. May it an tomorrow's venture go well."

Destiny looks outside and realizes it is indeed approaching the evening. "Guess we best head off, then..."

From the outside, the Rusty Anchor looks like an honest business of a restaurant/tavern style. It does not appear to have rooms for rent as an inn might, but the aromas flowing out the open windows of the kitchen in the back promise a decent meal at least.

Looking in through the windows there appears to be a decent crowd already gathered, but there are a few tables that seat six still open in the main serving area. From the outside, the main serving area looks to be divided into two areas. The bar is on the far left and is on a platform elevated about two feet above the main serving room. The serving area stretches through the middle of the room and fills the right. The door from the serving area into the kitchen is on the far right of the main serving area, leading into the back of the building.