[IK] Corvis U. Discreet Investigation & Retrieval Union: Last DM Post 1/8 14:45 EST

[Blue_Genie]

Moving down unfamiliar sidestreets you make your way through Southern Corvis to the Black River Bridge, which will take you back to Eastern Corvis and the University district. Most of the streets are empty at this time of the night, lit sporadically with lanterns mounted on the sides of houses. You pass by a few late-night revelers and watchmen, but neither groups give you much notice.

As you approach the bridge, and leave the wealthier neighborhoods, the buildings become smaller, and you can still see evidence of the damage caused by the great battle which took place here only a few months ago. Firearm damage still mars the sides of some buildings, and some which were completely destroyed by cannon fire are in the slow process of being rebuilt.

The bridge itself is very well lit and is guarded by two large watchtowers on this end. You can see small 12-pound cannons peeking over their parapets. Inside the towers you can see guardsmen off-duty, relaxing or cooking.

A somewhat impromptu wooden barricade blocks the entrance to the bridge here, and two watchmen, armed with halberds and military pistols stand guard here. One of them jumps slightly as he sees you emerging from a side alley onto the main road. He grabs his halberd and calls out, "Halt, who goes there? Identify yourself!"

OOC: These are normal security procedures here at night. The bridge took some of the worst damage during the recent skorne attack, and the Watch is worried of sabateurs and Inquisition loyalists. During the day the bridge is crowded with people going about their business and visiting the many shops located on the bridge itself. (Like the old London Bridge, this is a very wide structure, and actual buildings have been erected along the edges of it. In fact, there is a whole bridge culture, made up of folks who make their home here. They see themselves as very independent and free-thinking, and above the local politics that plague the rest of the city.)

 

[Bobitron]

"We are in the employ of the University, and mean to get there with haste." Alain holds his hands out in front of him, palms up. "No need to point that cleaver at me, child. We mean no harm to Corvis or your men."

Alain take a careful step towards the bridge, making certain he is fully in the flickering light of a nearby lantern.

 

[Karl Green]

Alaios O'Aodh, human sorcerer

Alaios watches the groups back, assuming that they are being followed. He continues to lightly finger the holster of his pistol and waits to be let through the check-point

 

[Krug]

Marthasa crosses her arms. Probably sleeping on the job before we came along, she thinks to herself.

 

[Khairn]

Seeing his friends being questioned by the city mlitia, Cormyck moves forward to join them. He takes extra caution to keep his greatcoat closed so that the guard does not see the damage he has suffered from the Khadoran's attack at the gaming hall.

 

[taitzu52]

Harlan just smiles pretty, as usual. The thought of walking around town with such a hot item strapped around his waist is still making him a bit unsettled. In fact, he's growing suspicious of just about anyone with a big, black beard. Don't let 'em see you sweat, he thinks to himself.

 

[Blue_Genie]

The city watchman who addressed you takes a step closer and shines a lantern in your faces. When he comes to Marthasa he immediately makes a short bow, steps aside and motions the other watchmen to do the same, "I'm sorry, Priestess, I did not see you in the group. Have a safe trip and stay out the Blackprow this evening, there's talk of more street fighting there among the criminal elements." He picks up the bridge toll collection bucket sitting next to him, and holds it out to you, "That will be 7 silvers total please, ladies and gentlemen."

OOC: Bridge tolls across the two major rivers are common in Corvis. Generally they are 5 coppers during the day, and 1 silver at night, which is why so many people avail themselves of the many boatmen who prowl the rivers. Since the recent troubles, there have been "surcharges" added to help in the bridge reconstructions. Also, the "Blackprow" he mentioned is a neighborhood in the western half of Corvis (you're heading in the eastern half) that is a pretty rough, dockside quarter.

 

[Krug]

"Thank you watchman.I will be careful and my companions are skilled.Morrow's blessing be on you," Marthasa replies. Marthasa takes out her one silver and puts it into the bucket.

BTW, is anyone still injured? Was it Alanna that needed healing?

 

[Slippshade]

Alanna drops a silver in the bucket and moves past the toll.

(ooc) Nope, Alanna was never even scratched, (ooc)

 

[taitzu52]

*clink*