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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8121150" data-attributes="member: 2012">[SPOILER="Breva's Prayers"]During Breva's prayers, he gets a clear image of two crossed swords in his mind -- the symbol of the Purifier. Then there is the sound of fire burning in his ears and the two swords become engulfed in white-hot flames. There is the call to battle ringing in the distance and then a shadowy creature with tentacles rises behind the image of the swords and roars an unearthly wail.[/SPOILER]The servants quickly become at ease with the urban ranger and several of them offer to tell him bits of news they've heard about in the last few days."A lot of rumors swirling about just like that fog last night," a comely half-orc maid says to him. "There is talk that there might be a thieves' war brewing down in the Undercity."[OOC]We can make it a Gather Information roll. That's something Tuck is really good at. (16+14=30) If you choose to go that way, I'll post some of the latest gossip and rumors going around Bluffside in the OOC thread and who Tuck heard it from. Post any questions you want to ask the staff on the OOC thread, for more specific things related to the group's missions. The roll is good enough for Tuck to gain another contact at the manor. I'll come up with an NPC and short description and post it on the OOC thread once you've confirmed that you want to make the roll a Gather Information check.Or we can make it a untrained Diplomacy check. (The bulk of the staff would be either Indifferent or Friendly, already. Tuck's roll would be good enough to make the Indifferent staff members Friendly.)[/OOC]Gerey makes sure everyone  has enough to eat and then some. The dining table is filled to the brim with fresh bread & flapjacks, honey & other sweets, the finest cheese, fruits & vegetables, and water, wine & mead, as well as fresh cooked meats such as bacon, sausage, and venison."Yes, there is no way for us to know for certain whether or not those guards going missing has anything to do with the renegade," Vinccenzo says in agreement. "We did promise to look for them, but taking Mani to Lord Commander Oakfirst comes first. We can look for them after we've checked out the thicket.""If you like, Sir Breva, I can have word sent to some discreet investigators I know who can look for these young guards and report back to me," Gerey offers. "While it might take some time, I can have the information to you in day or so, depending on how hard my old friends have to look for them. I promise that they won't engage with any villains that might be involves in the disappearances.""If you feel you have to do that first, go ahead," Vinccenzo replies. "We'll meet you at the edge of the Jade Thicket.""I think so," Vinccenzo says."I think the three of you should be able to handle some rats," Vinccenzo says with a smile while watching Mutt devour a piece of venison. The big dog gulps down the meat happily and then sinks his nose into a bowl full of fresh milk with honey."Agreed. I couldn't eat another bite," Vinccenzo says as he pushes the empty plate in front of him away. "Let's get going.""I shall have the staff take the rest of the food and donate it to the poor in the Undercity," he bows to Breva and Big Tim. "You are always welcome here at Stormgrove.""Thank you, Gerey," Vinccenzo says. The Sectarian Guard shakes the man's hand before heading out with Big Tim and Breva.The three of you are soon on their way back to the Red Arch guard post. The three heroes find a small crowd gathered around the guard post and the guard Mariana and an another woman, who wears the uniform of a Regulars captain, are trying to keep the crowd back. The people in the crowd are demanding more information about the Old City Killer. It seems the news of the doppelganger's capture and incarceration at Red arch has gotten out."Please step back," the guard captain orders, clearly feeling overwhelmed. "We have the situation well in hand! Now return to your homes!"There are more shouts from the growing crowd. "String him up now!" and "Kill the fiend!" and "It murdered my son!""Well, this isn't good," Vinccenzo says. "I bet that damn sergeant told someone."Mariana notes your arrival and points you out to her captain. The woman nods and addresses the crowd. "The murderer will face justice, I promise you that but we have laws in this city! There will be no lynching of the prisoner!" She motions to you. "Look! The heroes that caught him have returned to take him to face justice at the Palace!""Gods! She just didn't do-."The crowd turns to look at you and first notes Breva's attire as a paladin of the Purifier and then Vinccenzo's Sectarian Guard uniform. But soon all eyes are on the imposing figure of Big Tim. The crowd rushes forward and surrounds the three of you. Questions pour out about the killer and if the three heroes are sure it is the killer. The woman who lost her son weeps at Breva's feet and praises his god. The crowd starts to grow and Breva notes a look of relief on the guard captain's face. She sees Breva staring at her and mouths, 'I'm sorry'. She motions for Mariana to stay outside and keep watch on the scene and then heads into the guard post.OOC: At this point, Big Tim, Breva and Vinccenzo all gain a +2 reputation bonus. Ákos and Tuck's reputation bonus will be only +1 since they weren't present for this encounter. (But they still gain reputation since they'll still be known to be connected to Mani's capture since knowledge of the deed has spread like wildfire [keep reading below]). However, these bonuses are +1 higher in Old City for the next month, as compared to the rest of Bluffside.__________________________________________________Elsewhere...Tuck leads the ways to the old bakery with both Ákos and Mutt in tow. As you get close, Mutt sense where Tuck is going. He barks and wags his tail, hoping for a sweet treat once you arrive at Walther Kappel's bakery, The Rising Dawn. The streets of Old City are bustling as the three companions turn down side street and pass through an inner gate to a posh area with tons of food shops and fine homes. As you pass, Tuck senses many eyes on him and Ákos but not with malice. There is murmuring and a few waves.Ákos clearly hears some one say. "That's them, I'm sure of it." Another person asks. "Really, are you sure?" The reply comes. "Of course, how many kobolds do you know of in Old City."As they reach their destination, Tuck notes that the bakery is definitely closed and boarded up with an official notice on it saying "Rat Infestation. Stay Clear."Tuck knows that Walther and his wife, Albina, normally live above the bakery but that they're not likely to be staying there now. Mutt barks at an old alley cat. It runs up a nearby tree and hissed at the big dog. Them Mutt's nose senses something else. He's soon sniffing around the exterior of the bakery and then grows at something under the bakery's crawlspace.A young boy of no more than eight summers is soon standing next to Ákos in the street and pulling on the Loremaster's sleeve. He waits until Ákos notices him and then the boy smiles. "You're a hero right? My momma says you're a renown wizard who catches bad men and fights monsters.""Adrian, come here," his mother says from a short distance. "I'm sure that Mister Ákos is quite busy right now.""But momma," the boy complains. "I want to hear about how they caught the bad man last night."Several other citizens are gathered nearby, listening and watching intently.</blockquote>

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