Death in Freeport

[Voadam]

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* back at the bar *

Hinjo leans a little closer.

"The Vengence [iirc] is Scarbelly's ship. But the Rusty Tankard? Is that another tavern?

"Did any of the questions strike you as unusual? Did the man give any indication of why he was looking, or what he was looking for?"

"Its a little run down hole in the wall ale room on eel street. I gave him directions there, he had never heard of half the streets in the docks. He had a haggard look as if he was haunted and was gathering courage to do something. I don't know, maybe someone told him it was a good place to gather liquid courage quietly. From the way he was fingering an odd knife at his belt it looked like Scarbelly's rampages had done him wrong and he was fixing to do something about it. As I said, I warned him off trying to see Scarbelly, giving him a full account of the orc's expertise with his axework. He mused on it horrified for a time then shook his head, thanked me absently, and left. Poor fellow. Demons seemed to be harrying him hard. The more I thought about it later the more I'm convinced he was seeking revenge against Scarbelly and was hopelessly overmatched. He didn't seem to really know what he was about. Like I said, I hope he took my advice and gave up on going after Scarbelly. And everyone knows the pirate is still aboard his ship."

 

[doghead]

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Hinjo glances over to Arcata. It doesn't sound good.

If Arcata has no more questions, the barbarian orders his aformentioned meal and ... [cut to table scene].

* at the table *

"It doesn't look good for what's his face." The barbarian frowns, trying to dredge up the man's name.

"Anyway, at least we have something to go on. Perhaps we should head off and see if we can find the others."

 

[Shayuri]

Arcata nods to herself, then says warmly, "Thanks. And we'll take your advice about Scarbelly to mind. With any luck, we'll be enjoying your ale again, and soon. I hope you accept tips."

She places a gold piece on the table and slides it to him.

"Oh, one other thing. Has anyone else been asking about the man you saw?"

--

She nods at Hinjo, cheeks pinkish with embarrassment. "Yes, we should. Lets head back."

 

[Voadam]

"Always knew I could count on you Urth. Now if you really do want a cut of things, don't go telling no one that we are looking fer Scarbelly." replies Dogrynn.

"Course not. Course not. Nothing for you to fear Grin, nor your associate. Come see me when you got something good." that ugly fawning smile is plastered on his face as he turns from Dogrynn to Aidan, but his stare is pretty intense as if he were marking features and burning Aidan's face into his memory.

 

[Voadam]

Arcata nods to herself, then says warmly, "Thanks. And we'll take your advice about Scarbelly to mind. With any luck, we'll be enjoying your ale again, and soon. I hope you accept tips."

She places a gold piece on the table and slides it to him.

"Oh, one other thing. Has anyone else been asking about the man you saw?"

Dourman takes the coin then cocks his head at this last question as if re-evaluating Arcata. "No. Nobody else miss."

 

[Erekose13]

Dog can't think of anything more to add so he rises and nods to Urth before indicating to Aidan that its about time to be leaving.

 

[Shayuri]

"Farewell then, and thanks for the ale."

She goes to the table to have something to eat with Hinjo before leaving.

(cue the scene...we...already did. Ready to rejoin the group.)

 

[Voadam]

The party regroups at Lucius' home as night falls in the city.

 

[Shayuri]

Arcata is relieved to see everyone back...perhaps the tales of Scarbelly scared her a bit more than she let on. On seeing the impromptu group back together, she begins by saying, "So! Hinjo and I learned a few interesting things. What about the rest of you?"

 

[Azgulor]

Aidan nods, "Scarbelly's an orc pirate. Captains a ship called the Vengeance with an orc crew. They're in port, but shut up tight and it appears the crew's not been given shore leave. My guess is he's either holding something and waiting for that someone to arrive or he's going to need to leave town in a hurry once someone or something gets on board."