Gormenghast

[Someone]

OOC: Congratulations to you both!

One of the grogs fall in the church´s stair laughing, while the victim of the birds look upwards and curses them. In that moment, Chronius comes out of the church, and the laughing ceases.

"What´s so funny?" asks the wizard.

The grog points upwards, and Chronius listens to Victor. He simply nods.

 

[Yair]

Victor walks into a dark, small alley. He changes his shape, his cloths falling off him as he turns into a crow. Flying high, he soon finds the dove - perhced high upon the cathedral's bell tower.

 

[Yair]

Sofia:
Pyotr affirms your testimony obstreperously, confessing to his sins of bottle and crying out his innocence. Doshek wavers. "But, we have witnesses!" his eyes look up to you, large and open, like a pupil looking to his schoolmaster for answers.

OOC: You didn't get that good a look at the two arsonists, as they were rather speedily running and it was fairly dark.

 

[Yair]

Thanks everyone!
I'm getting married in about two weeks. And after that I'm off to the army for a month. So I'm trying to cram as much work as I can before that time, and between that and my wedding preperations I don't have much time. I still would have posted sooner, but ENWorld was down. Oh well...

 

[Maerdwyn]

Sofia:
Pyotr affirms your testimony obstreperously, confessing to his sins of bottle and crying out his innocence. Doshek wavers. "But, we have witnesses!" his eyes look up to you, large and open, like a pupil looking to his schoolmaster for answers.

OOC: You didn't get that good a look at the two arsonists, as they were rather speedily running and it was fairly dark.

"Who are your witnesses, sir? What precisely did they see? Without casting aspersions on people you know to be good, I idly wonder if there could be a connection between your witnesses and those who set fire to Pyotr's house, and fled, knocking down one of my companions. If not, I shall put it from my mind instantly." She searches the man's face for a moment, and if he is not immediately forthcoming, continues authoritatively. "And yet, regardless of the witnesses' reliability, the fact remains of the impossibility of Pyotr's involvement." She glances around, looking to Chen. "This man, too, witnessed the events of the evening, as did my two men, and many others. Chen, we have never met before we both arrived to rescue Pyotr from his burning home, is that correct? That is, at the very least, four non-Jewish witnesses to Pyotr's innocence, at least of everything except consuming too much drink."

"And there may be a witness to the attack on Pyotr's home itself, it you will allow me to produce her. After my companion was knocked down by the two men fleeing this house last evening, and when we saw the orange glow of the flames the streets were deserted. I looked around for a bystander and asked aloud whose house was burning, one answered but the still small voice of a child. I believe that child may have seen more of what happened last night. Humbly, I request of you permission to locate this child and learn whatever possible, before you remove these men from this home."

 

[Maerdwyn]

Thanks everyone!
I'm getting married in about two weeks. And after that I'm off to the army for a month. So I'm trying to cram as much work as I can before that time, and between that and my wedding preperations I don't have much time. I still would have posted sooner, but ENWorld was down. Oh well...

Congrats again, and no worries on the game interruptions that may ensue

 

[Yair]

"Who are your witnesses, sir? What precisely did they see? Without casting aspersions on people you know to be good, I idly wonder if there could be a connection between your witnesses and those who set fire to Pyotr's house, and fled, knocking down one of my companions. If not, I shall put it from my mind instantly." She searches the man's face for a moment, and if he is not immediately forthcoming, continues authoritatively.

Doshek is taken aback by your explanation. He raises his eyebrows in suprise, and then clenches them in thought (something that, apparently, does not come easily to him).

"And yet, regardless of the witnesses' reliability, the fact remains of the impossibility of Pyotr's involvement." She glances around, looking to Chen. "This man, too, witnessed the events of the evening, as did my two men, and many others. Chen, we have never met before we both arrived to rescue Pyotr from his burning home, is that correct? That is, at the very least, four non-Jewish witnesses to Pyotr's innocence, at least of everything except consuming too much drink."

"And there may be a witness to the attack on Pyotr's home itself, it you will allow me to produce her. After my companion was knocked down by the two men fleeing this house last evening, and when we saw the orange glow of the flames the streets were deserted. I looked around for a bystander and asked aloud whose house was burning, one answered but the still small voice of a child. I believe that child may have seen more of what happened last night. Humbly, I request of you permission to locate this child and learn whatever possible, before you remove these men from this home."

He eyes Chen, taking in his foreign appearance as he is listening. He fidgets, and concedes defeat. "Very well" he says, "if it is your will lady Maratkova. But know that the holy see will hold you personally responsible in handling this affair! I will report your involvement to the Holy Father myself".
He turns to the two jews. "You are lucky to have a good patron like lady Maratkova to look after you such! Don't abuse her generosity, and don't leave the city! I will talk to you ... later."
He and his men depart.

As soon as he departs Pyotr relaxes. He wipes dry tears from his face, and stands up. "Thank you, lady Maratkova. It seems I owe you my life... twice." He smiles, but is still shaking from the ordeal. "I... I thought I was doomed, and then... I am but a poor carpenter and now hardly even that" he gestrues to the ruined house around him, "but if there is any way I can reward your generosity it would be my honor."
The crowed disperses. Ytzir releases his grip on the large thick table he held on to during the talk. Small chips of wood fall off as he does, and where he held it the table is crushed and broken. He says nothing, merely staring at the retreating Doshek.

 

[arscott]

OOC : BTW i'm getting married too - 12/4/2005

Also Congratulations!

As soon as he departs Pyotr relaxes. He wipes dry tears from his face, and stands up. "Thank you, lady Maratkova. It seems I owe you my life... twice." He smiles, but is still shaking from the ordeal. "I... I thought I was doomed, and then... I am but a poor carpenter and now hardly even that" he gestrues to the ruined house around him, "but if there is any way I can reward your generosity it would be my honor."
The crowed disperses. Ytzir releases his grip on the large thick table he held on to during the talk. Small chips of wood fall off as he does, and where he held it the table is crushed and broken. He says nothing, merely staring at the retreating Doshek.

"Have some cheer, my friend," says Chen"Grave misfortune befalls us all. But you are fortunate in that much of this is a misfortune you can handle." Chen gestures, indicating the repairs underway. "Were I to lose my roof, my hand would not have the skill to rebuild."

"But Lady Maratkova spoke the truth regarding the vile men who did this to your home. And if arson and murder stalk the streets of Rostov, then the grave misfortune extends beyond the threshold of this home and affects us all."

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Victor

The crow flies up and sits on a gargoyl's head and looks on the Dove
I can feel you have more than you reveal, I'm a friend he squicks to him.

What can you tell me about Amberius (?) i forgot his name
and what's your connection to him and to the miracle of the crozier?

 

[Maerdwyn]

"Have some cheer, my friend," says Chen"Grave misfortune befalls us all. But you are fortunate in that much of this is a misfortune you can handle." Chen gestures, indicating the repairs underway. "Were I to lose my roof, my hand would not have the skill to rebuild."

"But Lady Maratkova spoke the truth regarding the vile men who did this to your home. And if arson and murder stalk the streets of Rostov, then the grave misfortune extends beyond the threshold of this home and affects us all."

Sofia nods at Chen as he speaks. "Mr. Chen was instrumental in your rescue last night, Pyotr. He deserves your thanks, as well. But beyond thanks, little, I think, is necessary. We would would like to understand something of what happened here, however. Pyotr... To have your home burned and be accused of murder all in two days...can you think of any enemies that might wish to harm you? Or any reasons why?" She allows her gaze to wander, alighting on the door to the workshop, wherein rest the six carved supports.