Insight's "The Isle of Dread" - Chapter One

[Scotley]

Geirgrim sits in the Hog's Breath tavern eating a large breakfast. His Winged spear leans on the wall within easy reach. He keeps his chair turned where he can see the street outside. "You know Adam I had a thought as I was drifting off to sleep last night. That Gnome who seems so interested in what we are doing. Could he be the same Gnome linguist mentioned in the journal? Perhaps we've been searching so hard when the clue we need has been right in front of us? I think we should seek him out when the others have finished with the bookseller."

 

[JustKim]

"Veiled Society thugs are headed here now? We should regroup," Nafije said. She had a way of restating the obvious, but there was a reason for it.

Back in the Hog's Breath, Goldie squawked to relay Nafije's message. "Veiled Society thugs are headed here now. Regroup," Goldie whistled, "Regroup."

"Thank you for the warning, Mr. Boloum," Nafije said as she stood. "I hope that man doesn't drip wax on you," she said slowly, as someone who recognized the sensuous nature of the hot wax drip, but who had no intention of discussing it with Raef Boloum.

 

[renau1g]

OOC: Sorry for delay, had the flu, Keharn would hang out in the tavern, eating with his allies

 

[Rhun]

Vrashek moves to the secret passage, his mottled cloak swirling about his form, dagger suddenly in hand. He looks down the passage, trying to get an idea of its course.

 

[Scotley]

Upon hearing Goldie's message, Geirgrim wraps a last slice of bacon around a bit of bread and pops it in his mouth before grabbing his spear. He drops some coins on the table and makes for the door. "I guess we should head for the bookshop since she didn't suggest a place to regroup. Come on Keharn, Adam, let's see if we can't spoil these Veiled Society boys mornin'."

 

[Walking Dad]

Adam of Brightcastle

Adam quickly pays and leaves the inn, making sure no one of his allies is left behind. Not running but moving quickly, he enters the bookstore.
"Everyone else here? Where we go next?"

 

[renau1g]

The druid stretches after the meal, patting Geirgrim on the shoulder "I was worried a cat got your tongue friend, you have quiet for a long while" he says merrily despite the situation.

 

[Scotley]

"I find the noise of the city makes me quiet. The wilderness is more to my liking."

 

[drothgery]

Disappointed that trouble is interrupting her chance to flip through books, Cassi picks up her staff and looks around.

"There are more of us together right now than is usually, but three dozne is a bit much, don't you think?" She asked.

 

[Shayuri]

As he goes to the bookstore, Adam spies Astra sitting on a tree branch across the street and gestures for her to follow him. She tilts her head quizzically, but nods and drops down from the branch to follow him in.

Once inside she takes in the hustle and bustle and gets caught up on what's going on.

Peering at the secret passage, she asks the bookseller, "Why didn't you use this to escape the moment you discovered they were sending men after you? You couldn't have known about us then."