(CSToA) Touch of the Abyss [IC]

[Creamsteak]

A moment later the racket is followed by more yelling, some more crashing of things, and then finally some silence.

The next morning comes, otherwise uneventfully. Cyram's brother Mal has a fair assortment of breads and spreads ready for breakfast. It's nothing spectacular, but it has some variety to it. Butter, cheese, olive oil, and preserves of different kinds accompany rolls, biscuits, cakes, and slices of bread.

The two brothers seem to be here as well, already eating hartily. Cyram is missing, and most of the tavern is otherwise empty.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Tesla & Arcs

Refreshed and re-energized, Tesla and Arcs make thier way down to main floor and join the two brothers for breakfest. "Pleasent morning. I trust your evenings went well?" She says as she motions for the waiter to bring her some food and water.

 

[Redclaw]

Errol spends a half hour exercising in the room upstairs, preparing his maneuvers for the day.

Finally he emerges, mopping the sheen of sweat off his face, and descends to the common room. He is quiet, visualizing potential combats, as he settles into a chair next to Tesla.

[sblock=Maneuvers & Stance]
Readied Maneuvers: Mountain Hammer, Claw at the Moon, Iron Heart Surge, Bonecrusher
Stance: Absolute Steel [/sblock]

 

[Dekana]

Slisik spends some time putting his armor on, then meets the others in the commons. As he picks out some cheeses for breakfast, he speaks about the previous night's 'excitement' to the others. "Well we weren't attacked by any of the Marchioness' men, so I would call it a good evening. However, something did wake me in the middle of the night. Apparently Hans and Franz weren't kidding; I saw a deranged man being apprehended by some of the city watch, just outside in the streets."

"Perhaps this is a common occurrence in human cities, I do not know. But what I found interesting was that a raven, black as the night, was watching over the fight from above; a raven that was carrying a gold ring in its claws. It was most ominous..."

 

[Creamsteak]

Hanz and Franz perc up to attention a bit.

"What exactly did you see? Someone was in here this morning asking if anyone knew anything about dead guards not too far from here last night."

"Yeah, not just guards though. Apparently whatever it was managed to kill some people on the ground level of the orphanage. Lady Akala that runs the place apparently suffocated. And I don't think there was anyone brought in last night..."

They both look a little suspicious, curious, and confused.

 

[Nephtys]

"Orphanage?" Veris says innocently, "Now what would anyone want with a bunch of poor helpless little children?" then she smirks. "This is getting interesting..."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Tesla & Arcs

"So this 'mad-man' escaped capture and murdered some of the local towns folk. Are there any witnesses?" Asks Tesla as she continues to eat her meal.

 

[Creamsteak]

"I think your friend here just admitted to being a witness. This is the first I've heard."

All of what remains is served. Small (shot glass) sized cups of crushed cranberries are served. They seem particularly bitter to anyone that eats them. After a bit Hanz and Franz stand up.

"The guy that was by here asking was Algorthas. He lives in a manor on Brink's Hill. It's outside the city, past the south-west walls."

 

[Dekana]

"I think we should find this Algorthas, and maybe track down the madman. It could be a lead into this curse we keep hearing about... that is, if no one else has any plans for the day."

 

[Nephtys]

"No," Veris jawns, "No plans. So we may as well follow the leads we have and see where they take us. I would like to meet the Marchioness, but that will have to wait until we know more."