KaintheSeeker
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"Aye or whoever hired him might seek another to do his dirty work." sighs. "I wish we hadn't had to kill him.. it would have been easy to wring out the answers from him."
Feint Whispers Chapter #3: Festival of Falling
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The party returns to the magistrate's office with their prisoner. Sir Whiteclove, after having incarcerated the boy, promptly sets out to secure the campsite, specifically the Tongue's wagon with a small contingent of guards.
A couple of hours pass before the sheriff appears at the Fists' door on the second floor of the building. He looks wary, "Both of the boys who survived your attempts to arrest them are now under lock. I fear for what I might have gotten myself into. The gnome has a reputation in the King's City from what I gather of those in the camp who would talk with me; for him to make the trek to this small community, even during the Festivel would seem to indicate, along with the parchment you uncovered, that he had a client of some influence..politics.."
He then silently walks up to the table lays four sacks which gingle as they make contact with the surface, "I've been able to collect most of the Tongue's horde. While I'm sure some of the locals tried to swipe a handful after you departed, fear of either you or the theives' contacts would have warded against that. Those are the shares you are legally entitled to by the tradition of this Kingdom. The rest will go to those wronged by the Tongue and the royal coffers."
He turns to Dalik, "As a representitive of Duvik's Pass and the crown, I thank you for your assistance. I know you risked much in the actions you took, so as long as you stay within my jurisdiction you are welcome to live under my protection. And in addition.." He drops a similar bag into the boys hand. Dalik bows deeply as the sheriff departs.
The rest of the day is uneventfull..
Everyone recieves 1450 gold. Because the party split of, xp will be a bit uneven. Jericho and Bhartus get 1065xp. Whitney and Tarowyn 1215xp. We are nearing the final leg of this chapter. If you meet the requirements to level, do so and update your sheet. You can also make any purchases in town, no single one exceeding 3000gp. You have the rest of the day to do so. Once eveyone is updated, we will proceed.
A couple of hours pass before the sheriff appears at the Fists' door on the second floor of the building. He looks wary, "Both of the boys who survived your attempts to arrest them are now under lock. I fear for what I might have gotten myself into. The gnome has a reputation in the King's City from what I gather of those in the camp who would talk with me; for him to make the trek to this small community, even during the Festivel would seem to indicate, along with the parchment you uncovered, that he had a client of some influence..politics.."
He then silently walks up to the table lays four sacks which gingle as they make contact with the surface, "I've been able to collect most of the Tongue's horde. While I'm sure some of the locals tried to swipe a handful after you departed, fear of either you or the theives' contacts would have warded against that. Those are the shares you are legally entitled to by the tradition of this Kingdom. The rest will go to those wronged by the Tongue and the royal coffers."
He turns to Dalik, "As a representitive of Duvik's Pass and the crown, I thank you for your assistance. I know you risked much in the actions you took, so as long as you stay within my jurisdiction you are welcome to live under my protection. And in addition.." He drops a similar bag into the boys hand. Dalik bows deeply as the sheriff departs.
The rest of the day is uneventfull..
Everyone recieves 1450 gold. Because the party split of, xp will be a bit uneven. Jericho and Bhartus get 1065xp. Whitney and Tarowyn 1215xp. We are nearing the final leg of this chapter. If you meet the requirements to level, do so and update your sheet. You can also make any purchases in town, no single one exceeding 3000gp. You have the rest of the day to do so. Once eveyone is updated, we will proceed.
The rest of the day passes uneventfully, the heroes spending their time bartering for magic, supplies, and weapons in the market square and getting a firm rest that night.
When they wake, they are informed by Sheriff Whiteclove that he would like to see the four downstairs. After dressing and outfitting themselves, you go downstairs and find the sheriff standing infront of his desk, surrounded by men of apparent status, including Father Samual, the resident priest of the All Father in Duvik's Pass, mostly notable for his partially elven features; Stefan Doverspeak, the large man who holds considerable stock in the local mines; and an unknown man with youngish features, striking red hair yet the dark complexion one would expect from a D'orite dressed in swathes of rich silk.
The sheriff addresses the party, "It seems Nicos Aporos has found another means to stir the infernal aching in my head.." He motions to the unknown man, "This man is Daris Salum. He has been chosen to represent the slavers in legal matters..." The sheriff falls silent.
Daris takes a short bow and then begins to speak in a faint, simmering voice, "Defenders of this commune, I regret to say that the actions of myself and the other slavers might have assisted in the vilelest of evils as told by the gods. A younger member of the Aporos clan has been selling to some of my compatriots slaves only recently purchased from other slavers; they were hard to identify, because often they were blind and disfigured. Upon questioning they revealed that they had been set to fight some brutish monsters who are associate's of the Aporos on their estates. That family and the other local nobility have been betting on the outcome of these matches. Where I come from honor and the law extend to the treatment of one's slaves for the good of the community, not one's vice. I came to the sheriff hoping this was the case in this land as well.."
The sheriff responds, "It is. Our King would most surely be enraged by this behavior. Law passed down in this reign has marked such activities illegal."
Father Samual interjects, "It is held to be a travesty by the All Father and other Gods as well!!! Brother Bhartus, you I appeal to you and your most noble god to support me in this. As a representitive of the collective churches, I must humbly demand the confiscation of those slaves and that they be placed under my jurisdiction as well as the arrest of that Southern decadent..."
Stefan Doverspeak responds, obviously piqued by the Father's comments, "The Aporos are great patrons to this town. They supply us with our food and their estates make use of our ore. What future does the Festival have if every potential customer should worry that his property would be confiscated by holy and secular authorities? The lifeblood of this town..."
A hand motion by the Sheriff quiets Stefan, "The law stands on this issue, as do our souls. This must stop now..." he looks to the Fists, "Your assignment for the day should be clear. We have been informed that one of these combats will be held during the high day rest period. You are to confront Nicos and restrain he and his guards while my men take hold of the slaves he purchased in this market. He and the Fists have a short, but memorable history. I would rather this confrontation come down to a matter of honor rather than law for the reasons cited by Stefan.. Any questions?"
When they wake, they are informed by Sheriff Whiteclove that he would like to see the four downstairs. After dressing and outfitting themselves, you go downstairs and find the sheriff standing infront of his desk, surrounded by men of apparent status, including Father Samual, the resident priest of the All Father in Duvik's Pass, mostly notable for his partially elven features; Stefan Doverspeak, the large man who holds considerable stock in the local mines; and an unknown man with youngish features, striking red hair yet the dark complexion one would expect from a D'orite dressed in swathes of rich silk.
The sheriff addresses the party, "It seems Nicos Aporos has found another means to stir the infernal aching in my head.." He motions to the unknown man, "This man is Daris Salum. He has been chosen to represent the slavers in legal matters..." The sheriff falls silent.
Daris takes a short bow and then begins to speak in a faint, simmering voice, "Defenders of this commune, I regret to say that the actions of myself and the other slavers might have assisted in the vilelest of evils as told by the gods. A younger member of the Aporos clan has been selling to some of my compatriots slaves only recently purchased from other slavers; they were hard to identify, because often they were blind and disfigured. Upon questioning they revealed that they had been set to fight some brutish monsters who are associate's of the Aporos on their estates. That family and the other local nobility have been betting on the outcome of these matches. Where I come from honor and the law extend to the treatment of one's slaves for the good of the community, not one's vice. I came to the sheriff hoping this was the case in this land as well.."
The sheriff responds, "It is. Our King would most surely be enraged by this behavior. Law passed down in this reign has marked such activities illegal."
Father Samual interjects, "It is held to be a travesty by the All Father and other Gods as well!!! Brother Bhartus, you I appeal to you and your most noble god to support me in this. As a representitive of the collective churches, I must humbly demand the confiscation of those slaves and that they be placed under my jurisdiction as well as the arrest of that Southern decadent..."
Stefan Doverspeak responds, obviously piqued by the Father's comments, "The Aporos are great patrons to this town. They supply us with our food and their estates make use of our ore. What future does the Festival have if every potential customer should worry that his property would be confiscated by holy and secular authorities? The lifeblood of this town..."
A hand motion by the Sheriff quiets Stefan, "The law stands on this issue, as do our souls. This must stop now..." he looks to the Fists, "Your assignment for the day should be clear. We have been informed that one of these combats will be held during the high day rest period. You are to confront Nicos and restrain he and his guards while my men take hold of the slaves he purchased in this market. He and the Fists have a short, but memorable history. I would rather this confrontation come down to a matter of honor rather than law for the reasons cited by Stefan.. Any questions?"
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KaintheSeeker
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Whitney tries to stay as far from the slaver as possible during the talk, her features taking on a schooled look while she listen. Mist's quiet purring stops at the talk of the 'games.'
"I agree that we should take part of this. The family won't put up too much of a fuss I'm sure, if they do they risk losing their title, lands and lucrative business. The crown won't like the .. " Her voice takes a bit of sarcasm. "impropriety of the situation. I have need to find some new spells, but tht can wait."
"I agree that we should take part of this. The family won't put up too much of a fuss I'm sure, if they do they risk losing their title, lands and lucrative business. The crown won't like the .. " Her voice takes a bit of sarcasm. "impropriety of the situation. I have need to find some new spells, but tht can wait."
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