Kiss of Darkness: Part 1--A Hint of Shadow

[Bront]

"No animal storage, and only 2 newly owned ones. We can check those out if you want, or I can try to just get a complete list." Val says.

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

It wasn't before Verra was staring up in awe at the sheer number of warehouses. "Wow . . . this is a large city, isn't it?" Verra asked, her eyes wide in wonder. When Baeleth asked his question, Verra startled, then smiled shyly, "Me? I'm just passing through . . . I had to ride in a boat to get here . . . it was fun, but kinda smelly, you know?" Her eyes were slightly downcast, though she gave a furtive glance to the other women before looking back to Baeleth.

“It is rather large...also busy, confusing, loud, and full of strange smells,” Baeleth replies with a lighthearted chuckle, as Rhaka and Kinjon head over towards Valerie. “Just passing through, that pretty much describes my situation as well...though I did journey here to study human swordsmanship, before looking to explore elsewhere,” he adds with a wry grin, as his eyes settle on Verra. “As for boats, well I don’t know much about those, as I’ve never been on a body of water larger than a lake, and then only for an hour or two at a time in a small open boat. I don’t imagine that was anything like your experience on your voyage here, was it Verra?”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Rhaka replies to Val, "Well, how sure are we that the trouble is a recent threat? Perhaps it has been brewing for some time? The mightiest rivers that cut through mountains often start as simple springs at one point."

She sighs as she speaks of the open areas of nature before continuing, "And I've heard stories in the forest about strange animals; they must've had some time to trickle out of the city. But then again, if the animals I've been hearing of are all of the type that we encountered last evening do they even need to be stored? What cage is needed for things that exist upon the wind?"

 

[Bront]

"Smelly, that's probably a fishing boat, though the ocean can have a strange scent to it too," Val says to Verra.

"I've only known that they've been noticable most reciently, so activity has to have increased, but you're right. There are those who can disapear into the city and no one will ever know, even children" Val says, pausing at that last thought.

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

“Valerie, do you know if any of the people using the warehouses have their own ships, or other means of transport that might carry things in or out of the city?” Baeleth asks, his eyes thoughtful...though they seem to become distant as he continues. “Hmm, I don’t know the laws on slavery and such in human lands, but that would definitely make it easier to move people around without detection...oh, and animals too of course Rhaka,” he says, returning to his genial self towards the end.

 

[Bront]

"Oh, slavery isn't tolerated in this kingdom, though I'm not sure sure about others," Val says. "But that doesn't mean it doesn't happen here. As for ships, I can probably find some of that out as well."

She pauses, "Anything other information I should try to scare up?"

 

[Keia]

“ . . . As for boats, well I don’t know much about those, as I’ve never been on a body of water larger than a lake, and then only for an hour or two at a time in a small open boat. I don’t imagine that was anything like your experience on your voyage here, was it Verra?”

"Long, sticky, and lots of smelly men everyone . . . their eyes stares holes into me," Verra replied, distractedly. Her attention wandered a bit as everyone spoke . . . so much so that she almost started following someone else that walked by before realizing her mistake and blushing.

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

"Oh, slavery isn't tolerated in this kingdom, though I'm not sure sure about others," Val says. "But that doesn't mean it doesn't happen here. As for ships, I can probably find some of that out as well."

She pauses, "Anything other information I should try to scare up?"

“Well why don’t we start with the newly acquired ones first, and then expand our search if they don’t provide results...who knows, it may be that simple...plus it’ll give us all more time to think of other things to ask about,” Baeleth remarks, as he continues to survey the area.

 

[unleashed]

Baeleth Dawnmist, Male High Elf Swashbuckler

"Long, sticky, and lots of smelly men everyone . . . their eyes stares holes into me," Verra replied, distractedly. Her attention wandered a bit as everyone spoke . . . so much so that she almost started following someone else that walked by before realizing her mistake and blushing.

“Well that doesn’t sound pleasant at all, but I’m sure you endured the gawking with great poise,” Baeleth replies, offering a friendly smile.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Rhaka acknowledges Baeleth's commetn regarding the animals with a pleasant smile and a nod. "Slavery of animals occurs more often than people would like to think - especially in the urban area. But that is another topic for another day. Perhaps you might ask if any of the new owners are known for employing magic in their business. Our fight last night was definately against a magic user."