Of Sound Mind II

[GnomeWorks]

Seraphina nods her head in the negative. "I don't think that would be a good idea. We'll want to have our heads clear for later, and a drink might lower our potential for finding things."

"By the way, don't run off right away when the meeting starts - at least stay there for a minute or two, there might be something important said."

She then suddenly remembers something. "By the way, if you see any of Captain Haldik's men, or Captain Haldik for that matter, avoid them at any cost! Well, not any cost, but just avoid them and ensure that they don't see you. They think that all of us are tracking, and if they find us down here, they might suspect something is going on - and if they are involved in this in any way, that wouldn't be a good thing."

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

"I will have you know, lady, that Kerrick Jonez is the sole of discretion. I know what ta do, don't worry yerself. As to the drink, there is a vast gulf between havin a drink and gettin drunk. Let me demonstrate." Kerrick leans on the bar and motions to the Innkeeper,"Barkeep, a pint of your finest, if ya please!"

 

[GnomeWorks]

Seraphina shakes her head disapprovingly. "I think it's a bad idea, Kerrick... but do as you will. Just don't forget anything I told you, and keep focused on the thing at hand - we will more than likely have a limited amount of time to search the town in, and I don't know if another opportunity like this will come along during our visit."

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

"Hey, i'm as dedicated to this cause as any of us, but that's no reason ta stop enjoyin' life. I won't do anythin ta get in the way a the job we're doin."

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

Gholog, realizing how easy the first part of the climb is, reascends and hopes someone can toss him a rope after he gets up to the piton.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Seraphina opens her mouth to begin to speak, then decides against it. She sighs lightly.

She then signals for the barkeep. "Excuse me, good sir," She says, "but do you know when the town meeting will begin?"

 

[Jarval]

Kerrick and Seraphina:

"I'd guess the meeting will be starting in less than an hour." Tokket says.

He points out the window, where you can see a few of the town guard helping the stall holders clear the plaza. Four more of Captain Haldik's men are placing a small platform over on the far side of the plaza.

"They'll ring the bell when the meeting is going to start, so I wouldn't worry about missing it." Tokket adds. "You can hear that bell for miles around."

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Thank you," She says, nodding to the barkeep.

Hmm... that's odd. Haldik said that he and his men were tired for some reason... yet they are placing a platform over there. Perhaps some of them weren't as tired as the rest... but perhaps not...

"Kerrick," She says, getting the kureshim's attention. "Watch out for those men setting out the platform." As she speaks, she keeps her voice down, trying to keep the conversation between herself and Kerrick. "Keep them in the corner of your eye for now, and tell me if they leave the plaza."

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

"Not a problem" Kerrick subtely keeps an eye on the guards coming and going outside.

 

[Jarval]

Kerrick and Seraphina:

The four guards place the platform, and join the rest of Captain Haldik's men in clearing the square.

As they are doing this, a deep, tolling bong rings out from the belltower. It seems almost unnaturally loud, with a clear beautiful tone that echoes in your chest.

"Ah, they'll be starting the meeting before long." says Tokket. "The Wyrmcall should bring folks in from the fields."

A town crier passes the door of the inn, calling her message as she goes. "Town meeting in the Plazza at the twilight-bell! Town meeting in the Plazza at the twilight-bell!" Her voice fades as she moves down the street.


The trackers:

You hear a bell toll come from the town. It seems strangely loud given the distance, and has a beautiful tone. Gholog, from his elevated position, can see a few farmers heading back to Bellhold from the fields around the town.


OOC: Sorry I've not posted for a few days, I've not been able to get to the boards a lot of the time. I'm not sure what action those of you over by the mountain want to take.