Phyrric Legacy - Shackled City IC Thread

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Arak's nostrils flare a bit at the unseemly response by the orphanage matron. Were his father here, she would be horsewhipped for her lack of manners. But he is not his father; he follows a higher calling and must be understanding when a commoner forgets her station.

"The best in town is a very useful reputation for a locksmith to have. I think further inquiries about the lock must go to this Ghelve. Could we, perhaps, borrow your manservant, Patch? I would not want to waste any more of your time with our questions."

 

[stonegod]

Jon smiles at Arak's outburst, trying to smooth over the situation. "We greatly appreciate your assistance, and will endevor to return the children as safely as possible."

[OOC: Dipl as needed. ]

 

[Land Outcast]

"Hum..." Remen is silent, mostly ignoring both Arak and Jon, but before leaving he adds another question which could prove important...

"So nothing too strange of late... when did those half elves come 'round here, do you remember their names?" Sent by the mayor? Of course they are the usual incompetents... but with some luck, they have been bought by the Last Laugh...

 

[Malvoisin]

Arak's nostrils flare a bit at the unseemly response by the orphanage matron. Were his father here, she would be horsewhipped for her lack of manners. But he is not his father; he follows a higher calling and must be understanding when a commoner forgets her station.

"The best in town is a very useful reputation for a locksmith to have. I think further inquiries about the lock must go to this Ghelve. Could we, perhaps, borrow your manservant, Patch? I would not want to waste any more of your time with our questions."

Jon smiles at Arak's outburst, trying to smooth over the situation. "We greatly appreciate your assistance, and will endevor to return the children as safely as possible."

[OOC: Dipl as needed. ]

Gretchyn sighs, and puts a small hand to her forehead briefly. She says to Arak, "Of course...I'm sorry for snapping at you, young man. It's just that I'm very tired, and this whole ordeal has been a terrible strain. Thank you for your help."

She then answers the paladin, "You think Patch can help you? Of course, I know he will help you in any way he can. He loves the children, and they him."

"Patch! Come here a moment, will you?" she calls out.

A moment later, the one-eyed half-orc enters the dining hall, broom in hand. "Yes? Whatcha need, Gretchyn?" he asks casually.

 

[Malvoisin]

"Hum..." Remen is silent, mostly ignoring both Arak and Jon, but before leaving he adds another question which could prove important...

"So nothing too strange of late... when did those half elves come 'round here, do you remember their names?" Sent by the mayor? Of course they are the usual incompetents... but with some luck, they have been bought by the Last Laugh...

"Of course, I took their names, naturally," replies Gretchyn. "Fario Ellegoth and Fellian Shard. They came by two days after the disappearances, and questioned me. They didn't talk with the staff or the children, the way the town watch did...asked a lot of the same questions as the watch, though. They exchanged some funny glances, but they did seem genuinely concerned about the children."

 

[Land Outcast]

All this... the kind of stuff the Old Man used to do...
The people... the noise... I'll get used to it back again... I hope

Remen turns around again, having though they were leaving, obviously somehow bored.

Casually, wondering about the time when he was taken under the Old Man's wing, his expression changes to one of genuine interest and asks to the elderly halfling in a casual tone "How long has the orphanage been up"

 

[Malvoisin]

All this... the kind of stuff the Old Man used to do...
The people... the noise... I'll get used to it back again... I hope

Remen turns around again, having though they were leaving, obviously somehow bored.

Casually, wondering about the time when he was taken under the Old Man's wing, his expression changes to one of genuine interest and asks to the elderly halfling in a casual tone "How long has the orphanage been up"

Gretchyn answers Remen, "Hmm, you know, I'm not exactly sure. It's older than me, though, and I'll have seen 72 winters next month."

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Arak rises, gesturing for Patch to follow him.

"Come, Master Patch. I have further inquiries to make, and you will be able to help in them."

 

[Malvoisin]

Arak rises, gesturing for Patch to follow him.

"Come, Master Patch. I have further inquiries to make, and you will be able to help in them."

Patch begins to protest, "But, I really have so much to do here at the orphanage..."

Gretchyn Tashykk interrupts the janitor, however. She gently scolds him, "Nonsense, Patch! You've already got more work done this morning than you usually do all day!" Then, with a smile, she adds, "These good folk are doing what they can to find our missing children. You go with them and help them if you can."

Seeing no recourse, the one-eyed half-orc mumbles softly, "All right, Gretchyn." Shoulders slumped, he follows Arak out the door. With the investigation at the orphanage now concluded, everyone says farewell to Mistress Gretchyn and the children, and assembles on the street in the autumn sunshine.

With the hour now after the noon bell, the party determines that time would be better spent splitting up to follow the new leads they have discovered. Remen, Dowlee, and Arak (with Patch in tow) determine to pay a visit to the office of the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall, and inquire about the half-elven investigators they sent over. Jon, Flannad, and Liracor, meanwhile, get directions to Ghelve's Locks from Gretchyn, and make their way towards that business to ask some questions of Master Ghelve the locksmith. The group collectively decides to meet up that afternoon at the Drunken Morkoth Inn to catch up and compare notes. Farewells are made, and the party disperses.
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Arak, Remen, and Dowlee (with Patch alongside) head in the direction of Cauldron's town hall. However, after walking for a couple of blocks, the group slows and halts. Arak turns to address the half-orc janitor, eager to assess what he knows....
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Jon, Flannad, and Liracor make their way to Ghelve's Locks. As they approach the shop, they note that a small turret dominates the facade of this two-story black stone building. Iron bars are embedded in the thick window frames. Beyond the turret's ground floor windows sits a lovely display of locks, from large to small, simple to complex. To the left of the turret, above the heavy oak door, swings a simple sign that reads "GHELVE'S LOCKS".

Hanging in the door is a hand-written note that says, 'gone to lunch, be back soon.'

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

On the way over to Town Hall, Arak halts Patch, gesturing for Remen and Dowlee to spread out around him, in case the half-orc decides to make a break for it.

"Now then, Patch, let's talk about what you know. You seem to keep a sharp eye on what goes on at the orphanage, and I'm certain you know more about what's going on than your mistress does."

Arak's tone makes it clear that he's not asking a question: He's issuing a command.