[PBP] Tholestia Chapter 1: Minotaur trouble and a failed ambush

[Ilan]

"Here, take my bow and sword. And here something for your trouble." I hand him 10 gp. "Mabye you can help me? Do you might know if there has arrived a Knight with on his shield a holy symbol of your truest god? He traveled alone and his horse must have looked fatiqued." I hold my hand on another one of my beltpouches containing some 10 gp, and look to him with a friendly face.

 

[Deepwinter 7]

OOC: 10 smeggin' GP?!

I use no weapons, all I cary is this staff. It could be regarded as a weapon, but surely you wouldn't deprive an old man of his walking stick

If the guards insist of taking the staff, I hand it to them adding:

Keep it safe, keep it secret, tell no one!

OOC: Damn, what's wrong with me? I.a.w. DW7 will try not to cause delay

 

[Ravellion]

To Deepwinter: "You can keep your simple staff sir. But you don't strike me as particularly old. Eh, I can't be bothered... sign your name in the book for those of you who have given their weapons into crown custody, and please move along in a timely manner."

To Ilan: "Ten gold? Thank you!" (he puts them in his belt pouch quickly) "Unfortunately no, I have not seen such a man. Well actually, I've seen dozens of them, but never riding alone." While looking at your other gold: "Er... you could try the other gate?"

 

[Deepwinter 7]

Following Tristan, we enter the city quickly

Lead the way, noble Priest! Hopefully the Governor will receive us soon, let's get this over with, I am not at all too comfortable in this walled city of many laws...

 

[takew]

"The laws of Amstrad won't be a problem. If you keep to them. And I would rather be seen as a swordsman than a priest. For my skills are much better with the sword than with divine spells. But as you said, lets go."

OOC: Do you HAVE to give that man 10gp after I gave him 0,1gp... It makes MY roleplaying a bit strange. Since I gave him allready A LOT OF MONEY!!! Should be a days work... So please start playing a bit more realistic on this matter.

 

[Ravellion]

[Although I don't agree with the 1sp a day theory in the DMG (it makes no sense compared to the prices of goods, services and property) and think 1 gp per day is a lot more logical, giving 10 gp then means somone giving you... something like 300 euros. An insane tip, and a way with which you have now branded yourself as "an idiot with too much money" - which is why he sent you to the other gate.]

You arrive at the governer's estate. You are let in, and have to wait for a while. Some merchant lookin-type comes out of the room you talked in earlier, about a week ago, with the governor, who is dressed to go: "Ah...Care to join me to watch the circus performers? I have a special invitation and must attend. Protocol, you see. We could discuss the matters you have been investigating on the way..." he hastily adds "if you'll excuse me during the walk there that is, Hayward." addressed to the merchant type. He turn s to you again, and adds:"So what happened? I see Roland is not with you... attending religious ceremonies I assume?"

Rav

 

[Deepwinter 7]

Pretending not to have heard that last remark:

We would love to accompagny you to the circus grounds, although we do not know the way

After we start walking DW7 nudges Tristan in the ribs to start explaining his cause and our future course of action

...

 

[takew]

"My old friend Roland is not with us because he chose to leave us. This all happened after a difference of opinion about the course of the investigation. Roland had a different opinion about our mission than the rest of us. And as stubborn as he is, he decided to leave us. For I didn't follow one of his orders concerning sir Ilan. The two of them had a little word fight and Roland wanted me to arrest sir Ilan, though he hadn't committed any crime according to our law. So I refused. And since Roland himself realised that Ilan wasn’t acting out of law, he chose to leave us.
But the group and myself were now in a position in witch we weren’t able to deal with the mission at hand. And further more; we found out about a group of minotaures who are blackmailing the city. But the outnumber us 4 to 1, so we were forced to return without finishing the mission. So I ask you now, could you be so kind and take this assignment from us. Also I want to put in a good word for sir Ilan and mister Deepwinter, for they both put a lot of effort in this mission. Witch speaks in their favour. So if you don’t mind, I would like to go and see more of the world with the group that stands for you now. Please, set them free and let us go. Great things can be done in the name of Heironeous. This group has the ability to make a difference… Sir.
"

 

[Ravellion]

[strange, I never got an automatic reply when take posted, so I thought he did not... manually checking the boards is the only way I guess]

"Though this matter has not been properly resolved, IU'll take your word for it that you trulybelieve taht nothing could be done. I'll accept that. I cannot pay you the sum I promised because of this though. I will pay you all 60 Amstradan Gold Crowns for your efforts, though I would like to speak to Ilan and 'Deepwinter' 7 alone after the circus"

[rest of the post will follow tomorrow, it is late here now, and I am a bit drunk, and played poker for 5 hours straight... (and ended up losing a total of £1. before the lasst hand I was making a profit of course ) ]

 

[Ravellion]

The brewfest grounds are full of men, women and children drinking vast quantities of beer. Everyone already seems to be quite merry. Some men are starting to build a big bonfire for the festivities that night.

The circus show promises to be very entertaining. You are seated on the second row, while governor Starke is seated next to the commander of the army contingent, discussing some trivial matters before the show starts.

The show contains several acrobats, a dire lion, and an illusionist using his powers of illusion for comedy and amazement.

After the show the Governor asks to have a private word with Deepwinter 7.

You return to his abode in about ten minutes. (Expect an email)

What the rest of you do is, well, up to you.