Kulan: Bard's Gate PbP Campaign (IC) [Game Cancelled]

[JustinCase]

Not having much to say, Kisep follows the others, observing the prisoner and the guards. The kenku and the raven on his shoulder are a curious sight, and the bard does not want to draw too much attention to himself from the guards in particular.

OOC: I believe the magic face in the market square is still there. Are we going back there?

 

[Scotley]

With a resigned shrug Jagr follows along. He keeps his eyes open for trouble.

 

[JustinCase]

As if remembering it only now, Kisep halts in his steps.

"Excuse me," the kenku adresses the highest ranking guard in the vicinity, "But me and my allies would like to return to the Market Square and gain additional information about this whole mess. You know, from that magic face in the street."

OOC: Diplomacy check: [roll0] Edit: Whoops, forgot to add the +2. Although it hardly seems necessary...

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Any questions you have should be saved for the Warder and Captain Imril. If you wish to speak to me after that, I'll try to be available. For now, please come with us to the Keep."

"To the keep it is then. " Says the Elf in a neutral tone of voice. He does not seemed put off or enthused either way.

 

[Shades of Eternity]

The second guard takes note of Borya's arrival. "You as well, sir. A statement will be needed once at the Keep.

"but of course," Borya says with a smile as he head's off with the rest of the group.

 

[Knightfall]

"The more time I spend here the more I remember why my people live far from all of this. I guess we should all follow them to the keep then." Vak'tiel says, followed by an audible sigh.

The second guard gives Vak'tiel a reassuring smile. "Try not to judge us to harshly. We have a duty to perform." Then he says quietly to the tiefling, "Personally, I agree with you that there can be too much politicking in the city, but doesn't tell Kristijan there I said so. He's a bit of stickler." The guard holds out his hand to shake Vak'tiel's, "I'm Tivadar Veres. I'm glad to make your acquaintance."

"Tivadar, don't dawdle," the other guard orders.

"Oh well, to the keep" Sarten agrees. "It's all part of the job."

Sarten notes an audible sigh as Tivadar moves to catch up with his fellow guard after shaking Vak'tiel's hand. He gives Sarten a nod, like human's tend to do when being quietly polite.

With a resigned shrug Jagr follows along. He keeps his eyes open for trouble.

As if remembering it only now, Kisep halts in his steps.

"Excuse me," the kenku addresses the highest ranking guard in the vicinity, "But me and my allies would like to return to the Market Square and gain additional information about this whole mess. You know, from that magic face in the street."

Kisep notes that the guard Kristijan seems to be of the higher rank of the two. Convincing him to let Kisep and the others go back to the Market Bridge and 'question the magical face' is easier than the other guard made it sound. Kristijan turns out to be quite reasonable or, maybe, just easy to sway.

"Marcus did mention something about the bridge and the face. He said you were going to do that later. Of course, with what's happened, it might be prudent to find out more."

"To the keep it is then. " Says the Elf in a neutral tone of voice. He does not seemed put off or enthused either way.

"but of course," Borya says with a smile as he head's off with the rest of the group.

"It looks like you all will be taking a bit of a detour," Tivadar replies with a smile.

The two guards lead them to the bridge, which has been overrun with more guards. Marcus has returned to watch over the face, as he had been doing before the crisis at the manor. He waves for the guards at the end of the bridge to let you all pass.

"There you are," Marcus says. "You go him, I see. Wait, is that..."

"Yes, Master Galoda's man," Kristijan replies. "It seems he might have been befuddled by magic. At least, that's what this elf thinks," he nods his head towards Shrough.

"Well, take him to the Keep and put him in a cell, just to be safe. If someone has a hold of his mind, they might take control of it again."

"Yes sir," Kristijan salutes formally.

"The Warder isn't around, Kris, you don't have to be such a kisser."

Before Kristijan can object, Tividar speaks, "These, uh, I don't know what to call you. Does your company have a name?" He asks Vak'tiel.

"The magical face called them the Eight, Marcus says with a wide grin. "Although there seems to be only seven of them, so far."

"These Eight, uh, Seven have decided to stay here and question the bridge, uh, the face on the bridge before coming to the Keep. Do you think The Warder would object?"

"I doubt it, Marcus says. "That's what he suggested before all this started. It's a good idea." He looks to the group, "It would be best to ask your question while its still night. Once morning comes, it will be very difficult to control access to the bridge. Commerce tends to come first in the city. Diverting the flow of traffic across the Canal Bridge would be... troubling."

"And dangerous," Tividar adds.

"Kris, Tiv, take the prisoner to the Keep. I'll stay here with them until they are done." Marcus waits until they leave before addressing the group. "Once you're done, I will have to take you to the Keep. I'm sure you'll want to talk to Master Goloda, and I'm sure The Warder will want to hear what the bridge told you. The captain might be there too."

Marcus takes a step back to watch as the group interacts with the magical face.

OOC: Remember, each PC can only ask the magical face on the bridge (Vectēvs) two questions. One has to be about the situation "The Gezgin" has tasked the PCs to handle while the other can be more general, but there is no guarantee that Vectēvs will be able to answer obscure questions.

Here's the post with Vectēvs' message to the PCs: http://www.enworld.org/forum/showth...-(IC)/page12&p=6754138&viewfull=1#post6754138

You guys might want to usee the OOC thread to brainstorm some ideas for your questions. If you get stuck for ideas, feel free to ask me if a question might garner a good response.

 

[JustinCase]

When they arrive at the market square, Kisep walks up to the magical face on the street. "Greetings, my name is Kisep," the kenku states. He opens his beak as if beginning to talk, but then closes it again. The bard looks at his companions, as if to ask permission to ask his question first. When no obvious complaints are forthcoming, Kisep turns his attention back to the face.

"Who are Master Galoda's enemies, and which ones are known to have magical power over minds or able to gain use of such power?"

 

[Scotley]

As they journey back to the bridge Jagr becomes introspective considering what they might ask. When Kisep steps up to question the face he watches the prey with interest. Pretty smart questions for a bird brain. I must watch this one carefully, he thinks to himself. He focuses on the stones to wait for the mysterious face to answer.

 

[Knightfall]

When they arrive at the market square, Kisep walks up to the magical face on the street. "Greetings, my name is Kisep," the kenku states. He opens his beak as if beginning to talk, but then closes it again. The bard looks at his companions, as if to ask permission to ask his question first. When no obvious complaints are forthcoming, Kisep turns his attention back to the face.

"Who are Master Galoda's enemies, and which ones are known to have magical power over minds or able to gain use of such power?"

For a few moments there is silence...

As they journey back to the bridge Jagr becomes introspective considering what they might ask. When Kisep steps up to question the face he watches the prey with interest. Pretty smart questions for a bird brain. I must watch this one carefully, he thinks to himself. He focuses on the stones to wait for the mysterious face to answer.

Then Vectēvs begins to speak. "Kailer Galoda has a few rivals in the city, but none of them would qualify as enemies in the traditional sense. As the city's primary treasurer, he is responsible for much of the wealth that flows through the Offices of Commence and Trade. It is coveted, but it isn't a permanent position. There is a clerk named Atharid who has long wished to gain Galoda's title and position, but he is quite mundane and incompetent. Even if Galoda were to lose his position, Atharid would have no chance to fill the vacancy. Another rival is the noblewoman Jehqarin Elsalor. In their youth, Kailer and Jehqarin were lovers but Galoda family intervened. Jehqarin wasn't considered a good match for Kailer's ambitious parents. They forced him to spurn her in favor of his future wife. Jehqarin was heartbroken and then enraged. She vowed revenge. She lives and teaches at the Bard's College. She is a renowned singer, but her arcane skills are considered, only adequate."

The is another pause, before the magical construct continues. "Jehqarin Elsalor, despite her magical limitations, is likely to have access to enchantments that might be able to control the mind. Her position at the Bard's College grants her full access to the college's library, The Written Note, as well as limited access to the Auditorium of the Silver Harp in the Bridge District. However, she is isn't considered a true Harpist. Atharid couldn't cast a cantrip if his life depended on it."

 

[Scotley]

"Mmmm, a spurned lover. Might be a motive, but how long has this been coming? I do not think we should discount this rival Atharid. If he is a vapid as the voice suggests then he may not know he would not be considered for the job. He might have found an ally or be the pawn of someone else. We should look into both." He glances at the others. "Does this lead anyone else to another question?"