Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Pebele]

[sblock] OK, so I assume that Charles and Trebuchet didn't buy anything, and will be keeping their notes of credit.[/sblock]

Once the group is finished with their purchases, they are free to do whatever they want.

Catherine remembers that Iliana had told her that Goludov would be meeting with them for a briefing on their mission after breakfast the next morning. She informed the group, and they all parted ways.

The night passed uneventfully, and morning broke with all the noise that was familiar to the school; animals, children, and sounds of training all filled the air.

Goludov was found sitting behind his desk, much as he had been on the afternoon he had given them their mission before. His expression was blank, and he waiting until they had all arrived and took their seats before speaking.

"I see you all survived this mission, as I expected you would." He motioned to the thick stack of papers Catherine had prepared. "Rather than reading through all this, I'd like to hear it directly from all of you. How was the situation in Havenwood resolved?"

 

[Shayuri]

(I tried to think of something he'd buy for less than 1000, and didn't come up with anything. )

Trebuchet stands up stiffly and salutes with the customary clang. "Sir. We reached the town safely and discovered that the townsfolk were wary and somewhat unfriendly towards us. A sympathetic townsperson explained that they were being pressured by members of a druidic sect known as the Children of Winter to expel the poison dusk lizardfolk near the town. We were asked to help, though I believe it was expected that we would displace the lizardfolk. Instead we chose to attack the source of the problem as we understood it. The Children of Winter. We discovered their camp, confronted several of them and their attendent animals, and defeated them. When the townsfolk verified our deeds, they expressed gratitude. We recovered several items of value from the druids, as well as intercepted communications that are somewhat...puzzling. My own researches have revealed other incongruities as well. That is my summary."

 

[BRP2]

"I see you all survived this mission, as I expected you would."

Well, I mean, it is not like you would send us to a mission that would insure our deaths... right? Charles laughs slightly, then thinks for a moment, then stares with a blank expression.

[sblock]

Hmm, I read up on a capsules, but I can't find the price for an empty one? I already have my poisons to fill them up with.

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[Yeoman]

Catherine is visibly upset at the dismissal of her report by the headmaster, but does her best to conceal her feelings. "Trebuchet covered most of the basic points of the trip. We also discovered some maps of unknown areas, as well as communications between the Children and their employer. I'm sure if anyone has anything else to add they will do so."

 

[Pebele]

[sblock] I couldn't find the cost, either. So, I'll say that Charles can buy empty capsules for 10gp a piece. Just let me know how many you want, and don't forget that you have to buy a retainer, as well.[/sblock]

Goludov looks to Trebuchet as the Warforged speaks, and then turns his attention to Catherine as well. If he notices she is upset, he says nothing.

At Charles' statement, Goludov leans back in his chair. "Of course not. But one must always consider the possibility."

He leaned forward in his chair again, and clasped his hands in front of him on the desk. "So, the gist of the situation was that you found out the townspeople were lying, earned enough trust to find out the truth, then took out what you perceived to be the root of the problem?

What were these communications? Do you feel that Havenwood is safe now?"

 

[BRP2]

[sblock]

I'll buy 10 I guess.

With the retainer that's 200 gp.

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[Yeoman]

"So, the gist of the situation was that you found out the townspeople were lying, earned enough trust to find out the truth, then took out what you perceived to be the root of the problem? What were these communications? Do you feel that Havenwood is safe now?"

"That is a correct assessment, yes. The communications are reproduced in full in the report I submitted, but to summarize...they detailed the objective the Children had in the area; to remove the Deep Mist tribe from a holy site without using direct action. That there were a group of young people moving to stop them from acheiving said objective. And a return message stating the townsfolk were moving to comply with their blackmail type demands."

 

[Rolzup]

"I do believe," Darrick interjects, with an apologetic look at Catherine, "That some attempt should be made to open diplomatic contact with the Deep Mist. If we can prevent any further misunderstandings, it would be to everyone's benefit. And, in any case, it seems that we share a common enemy...whoever, or whatever that might be."

 

[Shayuri]

"With respect," Trebuchet says, with a nod to Catherine and Darrick, "I do not agree. I believe that Havenwood may yet find itself in danger. In fact, some of my findings suggest that either the motivations of the Children were not what they seemed, or that we might not have been facing the Children of Winter at all. The amount of unknowns makes me reluctant to declare Havenwood secure."

 

[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

[sblock=Pebele/BRP2]I believe it says in Complete Adventurer that all you need to activate/use poison is the weapon capsule retainer. That of course makes little sense, because the retainer itself is only a leather throng. If anything I think simple vial would be good enough.[/sblock]

Kaelan stares out the window intently from his place on the wall. He looks to Goludov first. "You've heard all we've found, except for the lack of animal life all through the jungle. It could be from the Children's influence or it might be something more sinister."

At Treb's words Kaelan looks surprised. "If they weren't the Children of Winter then who were they? Did you come upon some information Trebuchet?"

"I agree with Darrick. More than anything, I would like to go to the Deep Mist tribe area and find out why they were so obscessed with it."