Land Outcast
Explorer
Remen just lingers there, behind the others, calm even though everything would tell he is getting impatient; he has adquired quite a bit of patience when dealing with people for good or for ill... So he just waits.
Phyrric Legacy - Shackled City IC Thread
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Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
Arak holds back and does not show his irritation -- they are his social lessers, and do not know better. He nods to the orphan matron with a smile, confirming the story.
"I am Arak of York, called Oathsworn. The last member of the faith to make such inquiries was attacked last night for his trouble. We are here to find the missing orphans and deliver those responsible for their disappearance to justice, mortal and divine."
"I am Arak of York, called Oathsworn. The last member of the faith to make such inquiries was attacked last night for his trouble. We are here to find the missing orphans and deliver those responsible for their disappearance to justice, mortal and divine."
Malvoisin
First Post
stonegod said:
Whizbang Dustyboots said:
The orphanage's headmistress seems initially reluctant to allow entry to the group on the doorstep. But, after hearing Jon's persuasive words, her eyes settle on the silver symbol of St. Cuthbert around Arak's neck. That seems to be enough to overcome her suspicions, and she swings the door open wide. "All right, then, come inside."
The party steps into the dimly lit main hall, and notice a staircase leading up to the second floor, as well as several ground floor rooms that lead off from the hall.
The elderly halfling headmistress introduces herself. "I'm Gretchyn Tashyyk, and I do apologize for my behavior. You just can't be too careful these days, now, can you? These are dangerous times. I just didn't know Jenya would be sending anyone else. There've already been so many people here asking about the missing children. The town watch...that young cleric, Ruphus, of course...and those two half-elves from the lord mayor's office."
She concludes, "I'll do what I can to help you, if it means there's a chance the children might be found. What would you like to know?"
Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
"By your leave, we will have someone examine the locks and other means of gaining entry to the orphanage, to check them for tampering. In the meantime, Mistress Tashyyk, let us sit and discuss these orphans, and if there is anything special about them or if anyone has shown them special interest of late."
stonegod
Spawn of Khyber/LEB Judge
Jon nods at Sir Arak's words, and politely interjects when he is done, "I would also like to speak to the children and anyone else who was around at the time of the kidnapping. Our gentle giant friend Remen here would probably assist me as well." Noting the lady's askance glance, Jon quickly adds, "He may look fierce, but he has a way with children." I hope.
[OOC: That's Jon's plan---try to ask about what happened from the kids and any present staff. Let Sir Arak deal with the Mistress.]
[OOC: That's Jon's plan---try to ask about what happened from the kids and any present staff. Let Sir Arak deal with the Mistress.]
Land Outcast
Explorer
Remen smiles, but is somehow troubled inside about what Jon just proposed... he hasn't dealt with children in... years?
We'll have to question those half elves
"Mistress Tashyyk..." Remen finds it hard to pronounce, but adressess her as Arak did "before going further: have there been new orphans of late?"
We'll have to question those half elves
"Mistress Tashyyk..." Remen finds it hard to pronounce, but adressess her as Arak did "before going further: have there been new orphans of late?"
Malvoisin
First Post
Whizbang Dustyboots said:
Gretchyn nods slowly, and leads the group down the hallway and into the dining room, for lack of a more comfortable accomodation. Within, a tall half-orc with a patch over one eye is busily mopping the floor. Seeing the adventurers coming in, he quickly abandons his work, and scurries out. "That's Patch, our janitor," points out the old halfling with a fond smile. "He's been here ever since I took him in as an orphan twenty years ago."
Once everyone has settled in at the long wooden table, Gretchyn replies to Arak, "Of course, if someone would like to examine the locks, you are more than welcome. I will tell you that there is only one key for them, and I carry it with me at all times. I don't know how anyone could have gotten in without the key. I always lock the doors before I retire for the night." As if to prove the point, she pulls forth from a pocket a rather large set of keys, affixed to a chain.
"As for the orphans," she continues with a loving smile, "well, they are all special to me, of course...but I understand what you mean to ask. The answer to your question is no, I don't know of anything about these four in particular that may be thought of as unique or unusual...their backgrounds are quite diverse. No one has shown them any unusual interest until now, after the fact of the disappearances."
stonegod said:
Gretchyn answers Jon, "Yes, you may speak with the staff and the children, if you wish. Though, I will insist that you are under the supervision of a staff member while speaking with the youngsters." After a moment, she adds, "I don't know what Priestess Jenya thinks you may discover, when the other investigators failed to do so, but I do appreciate your help."
Land Outcast said:
Gretchyn replies to Remen, "New orphans? No, not really. Even the most recent has been here for over a year."
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Development:
Jon and Remen (as well as any other character who is so inclined) spend the remainder of the morning questioning the staff of the orphanage and interviewing the children. The staff of the orphanage consists of a gardener, nurse, cook, schoolteacher, and Patch the janitor, in addition to Headmistress Tashykk. As for the orphans, there are in total 19 girls and 31 boys. Unfortunately, the process proves to be tedious and repetetive, as no one questioned seems to have heard or seen anything unusual on the night of the disappearances. One 8-year-old lad named Andro remembers having a nightmare about an evil gnome with crooked teeth and a tattered cloak trying to snatch his breath, but no further details are forthcoming, no matter how the boy is coaxed.
(OOC: Presumably, Flannad is going to examine the locks at some point. Below are the results of such an examination.)
[sblock]Flannad looks carefully over all the locks in the orphanage, and notes that they are all of high quality, and in excellent working condition. All appear to have been made by the same locksmith. There is no indication of any tampering or foul play.[/sblock]
OOC: Please feel free to role-play specific questions for any of the orphanage's staff or children, as the investigation continues. Don't forget to request any desired skill checks.
What's next?
Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
Arak asks those better equiped for such a search to examine the building for secret doors, trap doors and other unconventional entrances and asks to examine any roof access from the building.
Flannad eventually returns. "I could find nothing out of sorts with the locks. But that doesn't mean that there wasn't any fiddling of them."
"I'll start on the search for trap doors, concealed or secret entrances or the like. I'll start with the ground floor and work my way up. Anyone care to lend a hand?" The young gnome is obviously starting to feel more at ease being the 'expert' in an area that can help the group.
[sblock=ooc]I guess then Flannad will take 20 on the search check (+8). Obviously this will take a while.[/sblock]
"I'll start on the search for trap doors, concealed or secret entrances or the like. I'll start with the ground floor and work my way up. Anyone care to lend a hand?" The young gnome is obviously starting to feel more at ease being the 'expert' in an area that can help the group.
[sblock=ooc]I guess then Flannad will take 20 on the search check (+8). Obviously this will take a while.[/sblock]
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Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
"Mistress, if you will indulge me, please tell me everything that occured that evening, leading up to the disappearance of the orphans. There may be something you remember this time that slipped your mind previously."
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