Industrygothica's "Those Left Behind" [IC]

[Scotley]

Rogash

"Although if you were to look for things like..." Friadoc will give the men a brief outline of things and signs to look for, he won't teach them Thieves Cant, per say, but he'll give them a rough enough idea on what might clue them in on a person or place of interest.

OOC

Basically, it might give their Gather Informations, or Spots a +2 circumstancial bonus, but that's up to IG.

When Friadoc starts to give phrases in Cant, Rogash responds in Cant, "Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs." He does this with a smile of course and does not otherwise interrupt so that Rokelsh can gain the benefit of his wisdom.

Rogash goes off to change some gold into lesser coins and then finds a shop selling something aromatic for breakfast, a nice meat pie perhaps? He buys a half dozen and proceeds to one of the poorer districts happily munching while swinging the others in a bag to allow their aroma to spread. He makes for alleys and doorways where the disenfranchised residents of Irongate spend their nights. He strolls about waiting to see what his culinary lure will draw in.

 

[Mista Collins]

Suprised to see the doors and windows barred, Tanith turns to the others. "Apparently things were worse off then the owner let on. It is a shame, I really loved this place. I wonder what happened."

 

[Friadoc]

Friadoc doesn't reply to Rogash's comment, save for a sly half-grin as he continues his instruction. Although the young halfling was sure he didn't need to give the quick primer on the cant, he learned long ago never to assume.

Upon arriving near the Hanging Harpy, Friadoc moves a bit closer to the group, although not close enough for them to think he's out to filch their goods.

Once he hears their conversation, the lean halfling decides to test the waters for allies, since the group mostly appears concerned.

Friadoc carries himself with a somewhat more disciplined grace and strength than most halflings, although save for a walking staff he appears quite unarmed. His clothing is simple traveller's clothing, however the tones look like they could easily be lost in urban or rural shadows.

"It's a real shame that the place shutdown," says Friadoc after Tanith speaks. "But, with the father missing, what else could Vardi do, save take a job at the Crimson Dagger?"

Obvious disdain for the Crimson Dagger, though, taints the name when Friadoc says it.

"Oh, sorry for interupting," says Friadoc with a nod and a smile. "But, I couldn't help but overhear your comment." With a wry chuckle, the halfling adds, "The name's Friadoc, of Chat'An."

 

[DrZombie]

"Jonas of Heironeous" an armored man with the insignia of the priesthood clearly visible says.

"The Crimson Dagger? Hmmm."

He looks at his companions. "Let us find a lace to stay. I could use some food a nd a bath. And I need to speak with the brothers of my order. We can seek her out later tonight".

 

[industrygothica]

-- Rogash (Gather Information 16+2=18) --

Rogash finds himself instinctively heading toward the docks district, the poorest section of any of the larger cities, and always a wealth of information. A few beggars, grown men, hit him up for his wares, but it turns out to be the children who have what Rogash wants. These little street urchins know everything about the city, and some might even work for the guild, or a rival, in some low-level entry position.

"Da 'Angin' 'Arpy ye say? Dat's what happen when ye cross Duran, don' give 'em what 'e pays for."

"Don' know where Duran's been, but his boys is scared. The watch thinks they's up t'somethin', but I think they scared. Been quiet up at the manor."

"What manor? Well, Whitestone Manor, o' course. That's their hideout. Say, you got anymore o' them meat pies?"

-- Friadoc (Gather Information 16+2=18) --

After your encounter with the newly arrived trio you continue your quest for information. You discover that eerie sounds have been coming from the sewers, mostly at night. The Watch ignored it at first, dismissing it is folk having too much to drink, but apparently there are more and more reports, or a member of the Watch heard it himself. They are considering sending a patrol down to check it out.

You also discover that the missing alchemist isn't missing at all, but was seen silently sneaking out of town in the middle of the night. Nobody seems to know why, but it was shortly before the reports in the sewers started. Some are saying they are linked. That alchemist was a strange sort.

-- Rokelsh (Gather Information 17-1=16) --

You discover that Loddie was in trouble with Duran's guild because of an unpaid debt. The town is pretty much scared of Duran and his men and steer clear of them if they can.

You also discover that the missing alchemist is not missing at all, but secretly sneaked out of town late one night. That's the rumor, at least.

 

[Scotley]

Rogash

Having dispensed the meat pies and feeling rather pleased with himself, Rogash sets off for the appointed meeting place to share what he's found out.

 

[Jemal]

Rokelsh is not exactly shocked by the news, though is dissapointed to find that the people seem so scared. That is probably an indication that they are prone to making people dissapear.
Well, perhaps he could find some information by 'talking' to one of these men.
With that in mind, Rokelsh sets out to find a thief.

 

[Friadoc]

"Jonas of Heironeous" an armored man with the insignia of the priesthood clearly visible says.

"The Crimson Dagger? Hmmm."

He looks at his companions. "Let us find a lace to stay. I could use some food a nd a bath. And I need to speak with the brothers of my order. We can seek her out later tonight".

Before departing, Friadoc would offer up the same inn that he is staying at, as a possible place for the group to stay.

"It's off the beaten track," offers Friadoc. "But, it seems a nice enough place."

With that offered, Friadoc will make his way back down the street, blending with the shadows as he continues on his investigation.

Later on, at the appointed time, he'll join up with his two compatriots and share intel.

"So, not only did the alchemist slip out of town," says Friadoc. "But, it was right before these weird noises in the sewers started up."

"Oh, one other thing," says Friadoc. "When I swung by the Hanging Harpy, there were three humans there, fresh from the road I'd say, who seemed rather surprised that it was shutdown." With a sly grin, he adds, "I planted a bit of the curiosity seed in their ears, so perhaps if there are as displeased about it as they looked to be, we might gain some additional allies in the mix."

 

[Mista Collins]

"He seemed a nice fellow," Tanith says as the halfling departs. "I haven't met many of his kind. Maybe we should go stay at the Hanging Harpy as he suggested. I'd really like to ask him about more information about Vardi's missing father. And I could really use a bath."

 

[industrygothica]

ooc: It's Vardi, ftr, and the Hanging Harpy.