[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Padraig, Male Human Fighter

"Yes, I agree it is best to go to Tara first, though I think we should feel her out before we reveal our dead. If she does not seem to be a good option, at least we have met an important personage in the city. We should remember the druid, though, in case we need him as a last resort... or again later."

 

[Dichotomy]

"We are agreed then, yes?" Konstantine heads to see this Tara, where he will proceed with the plan.

 

[Lazlow]

"Sounds good to me."

 

[michael_noah]

The modest single story structure which is pointed out to you as The Minster of the Shattered Sword manages to draw attention despite it's humble appearance, do mostly to the exceptional cleanliness of the stone construction, and the lack of the kudzu that chokes most of the city.

Inside the open double doors, you find a few peasants worshiping, and a few more receiving a handout of food from an attractive woman appearing to be in her mid thirties. Dressed in flowing blue and silver robes trimmed with platinum thread, she is obviously not one of the peasants.

As you approach, she greats you with quiet cheerfulness, "Aren't you an impressive looking group. What can I do for you?"

 

[Dichotomy]

"Impressive? I'd like to take that as a compliment. Are you Mother Tara? I understand that your work here is what is truly impressive. While folk like us brave the dangers of the wild and delve into dungeons, that would be of little meaning if there were not folk like you teaching compassion by both word and deed to the many more people that stay here." Konstatine follows Padraig's suggestion of getting a sense for the woman before revealing our companions. Assuming there is nothing to suggest he should do otherwise, the bard will segue into discussion of their plight.

 

[michael_noah]

"So you are adventurers, then. Normally I wouldn't stand for such pleasantries from your sort, but you seem nice enough, so I'll let it go," Tara states, her friendly demeanor contrasting with the somewhat flippant content of her words. "I am Tara, and I do what I can around here, thanks for noticing."

After Konstantine explains a bit further she responds, "I can't say I get this sort of request all the time, but I can say I've never said yes before." Looking over the group carefully, she continues, "You wouldn't happen to be the ones that saved the girl from the vine here a few days ago, would you?"

As the group confirms that they did in fact perform that noble service, she smiles on them and addresses them in kinder tones. "Thank you for that. Most military types spend their time in the noble quarter or near the watch barracks, and barely any ever set foot in the poor quarter, much less help anyone. If you really are as kindhearted as your words make you out to be..."

"Well, tell me, how did these two end up dead anyway?"

 

[Dichotomy]

[sblock=OOC]Bluffing as needed for my slight bending and omissions.[/sblock]
Konstantine first adds a little bit about how he sympathizes with the plight caused by the misappropriation of the watch, using the gossip he's heard already to sound credible. The bard then responds to Tara's query.

"A sad thing that, and you probably could make a guess given our profession. We were trying to do what we could to help out with the giants. However... well, the first one we met gave us no quarter. A nasty ambush, and, admittedly, a tactical error, lead to this. It only took a couple of blows from the giant. I'd not have expected these two to fall so easily. But hopefully we can learn from this."

 

[michael_noah]

Yes, the Captain told me that you are working for the prince. I suppose your aggression is justified then, though I wish that our rulers would find some other way to solve these problems."

"In light of that justification, and your meritorious actions here, I would be willing to help you. You know, of course, that the spell requires a large investment in gems that I do not possess?"

If the party agrees to pay for the diamonds, she continues, "In fact, I'd be willing to waive the usual, ahem, donation for services of the mission if you agree to come back and see me about a problem I'd like some help with after you complete your obligation to the crown."

 

[Dichotomy]

"Of course. We would be glad to help you," Konstantine boldly offers, despite not conferring with the other members of the party.
[sblock=OOC]Have we decided which spell is being used?[/sblock]

 

[Lazlow]

[sblock=OOC]My guess would be to start with Resurrection and haggle your way down to Raise Dead.[/sblock]