Industrygothica's "Those Left Behind" [IC]

jkason said:
OOC: I thought we'd decided to try to talk to Loddie's daughter once Jonas was done at the temple and we met the others? Or did they talk to her earlier and get all the info we'd have gotten?

Nope. Nobody has talked to her since their initial meeting last night.
 

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Once Friadoc, Rokelsh, and Rogash make their way to the mysterious inn, he'll get the three of them a table and order up some refreshments after their day of investigation.

Although he would have noticed them earlier, it won't be until he is at their own table that Friadoc will make eye contact with those he came across earlier. He'll nod and offer a polite smile, even a slight wave.

It's obvious that the table could hold more people, if they were inclined.


OOC

I won't be able to reply again for a few hours, as I'm off to my tabletop game, but once I'm back I'll reply quite handily. :D
 

Seeing the odd halfling enter with two others, Tanith leans to Shai and speaks softly. "Do you think they might be able to answer questions about The Hanging Harpy?" Waiting for his response, she continues. "I guess there is only one way to find out for sure."

Closing her book and standing up from her table, Tanith makes her way over to their table with her drink in her left hand and her book tucked underneath her right arm. "May I sit and have a chat?" Tanith asks with a smile that doesn't seem to fit her face that well. She could be beautiful if she attempted to look her best, but time spent primping is time spent away from educating herself.

Once seated she sets her book on the seat next to her. "I am Tanith Dathius. I didn't get a chance to introduce myself to you earlier, Friadoc. I was overly concerned about The Hanging Harpy and forgot my manners." A look of displeasure and sadness crosses her face. "But you seemed to have some knowledge of what occured and was hoping you could tell me more of what transpired."
 

"Most definately," says Friadoc as a greeting to Tanith. "In fact, your compatriots are more then welcome to join our table as well."

"No need to apologize, either," adds Friadoc. "I was in such a hurry to catch up with my companions, that I didn't leave you much of a chance to introduce yourselves." With a sly wink and chuckle, he adds, "The brothers often said I was prone to try and be in two places at once, more often than naught."

"By the way, before I forget myself, this is Rokelsh," says Friadoc as he indicates the human. "And Rogash," by way of introducing the dwarf.

"So, as for what is going on," begins Friadoc as he relates what they know, or think they know, so far to the other group. "It was when I arrived at the Crimson Dagger, after a surely guard pointed me in that direction, and saw Vardi, who seemed not only out of place, but less than desireful to be there..."

Friadoc will relate the events up until know, although he'll leave it to Rokelsh and Rogash to give detail of their own ideas and parts in what he's related.

But, the basics of what Friadoc will relate is as follows:

Vardi appears to be working off her father's debt, quite likely against her will and most likely for the rest of her life due to the methods of her "employer", the man with the white plummed hate.

Not only is it obvious that Friadoc does not like the man, but he also feels that the man is using some uncanny means, be it preternatural or supernatural (I.E. Psionics or Magics), to keep his system in play.

Also, Friadoc relates how the flesh peddler, for that is what the man is, muscles people into debts that he forces them to "work" off before he finally tosses them out on the street and takes them for all of their posessions.

Finally, Friadoc relates what he has learned about the father's disappearance, the possible "things" in the sewer.

All in all, a mystery is afoot. :D
 

Rogash

Never shy, the Dwarf jumps in, "A pleasure to meet you Tanith Dathius." He extends a strong battlescared hand. Once the talk turns to the man in the plumed hat, Rogash adds, "Our friend in the plumed hat, is part of Duran's gang working out of a place called Whitestone Manor just outside of town." After a moments hesitation to gage his audience the Dwarf continues. "Duran has wronged too many people with his methods and I for one won't tolerate such treatment. I'm gonna take him down a peg. My companions here have similar notion. Duran and his people haven't been very active lately, which may mean they have a problem or an enemy we can turn to our advantage. The watch suspects they are planning something. If that's the case then I'd like to foil their plan." He ticks off points on his fingers as he continues. "Our leads so far are, Vardi and her father, the missing alchemist, the strange noises in the sewers and the gangs' base at Whitestone manor."
 
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Except that the man in the plumed hat isn't Duran, but Duran's right hand. Or was, at least...

And I should point out, as I didn't before, that the alchemist's abandoned shop is also open for investigation. as well as Whitestone Manor and the sewers. And of course you could always return to the Crimson Dagger to question what's-his-face, though your reception may be questionable.
 
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Rogash votes to check out the sewers. With his few connections, he may be able to get a few gold pieces out of the local authorities for your trouble as well, should you all agree.
 

Although Friadoc is not in this for any financial gain, he could see going the sewer route as a subtle start to an endeavor that eventually will get loud and messy.

So, he'd be okay with a sewer start, too. At least the funds would cover the cleaning bill(s). ;)
 

Wanting to get to the bottom of Vardi's father's disappearance, Tanith agrees to the sewers. "I am not too keen on the mess it will be, but if that is what is required, then I am for it."
 

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