Shackled City, Act I - Life's Bazaar

[Krug]

Eliara thanks Jenya for her generosity. The thought of going underground and being in an enclosed space rattles her, but nevertheless finding the answer to the 'half-dwarf' amuses her. Her elven kin would definitely be amused at the solution.

"I thank you, lady, for your generosity," she says when receiving the potion. "Could you reccomend us a place to stay? Hopefully with a garden or near to a tree?" Eliara asks Jenya as they part.

Building on top of a volcano, and a city of monstrosities. Ah and this is the race of destiny? Pwah...

Eliara turns to the others after Jenya departs. "I suppose a tavern is a good place to start, and I'm sure most of us would wish to have a toast to arriving in Cauldron, and begin our investigation as to whether these caverns beneath ground are myth or fact."

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

Eliara thanks Jenya for her generosity. The thought of going underground and being in an enclosed space rattles her, but nevertheless finding the answer to the 'half-dwarf' amuses her. Her elven kin would definitely be amused at the solution.

"I thank you, lady, for your generosity," she says when receiving the potion. "Could you reccomend us a place to stay? Hopefully with a garden or near to a tree?" Eliara asks Jenya as they part.

Jenya responds, "Many merchants and adventurers favor the Drunken Morkoth Inn. It has comfortable beds, good food, and reasonable prices. Alas, gardens and trees will be quite difficult to find in this city."

 

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

William, who has been sipping his tea and quietly condsidering finally speaks. "I have a couple of conjectures or avenues of ivestigation to share and while not really questions, any comments you have would be welcome. First, the riddle you have presented suggests to me either a ransom or slavery. Is there any other evidence that points to either? Could our oddly painted friends be slavers or a group that has decided to pay a ransom? Second, how can we go about finding a connection between the victims? Finally, let me thank you for the potion."

 

[Dichotomy]

Konstantine greatfully accepts the potion. "Thank you kindly, Jenya. Your hospitality is amazing in this time of turmoil. I only hope that we can repay you with our aid."

Once Jenya has answered any questions that anyone else has, the bard deeply inclines her head to the High Priestess. "Thank you once more, and I hope your evening is pleasant as well."

Konstantine finishes her tea and looks at the others. "Eliara, I think your suggestion is a good one. This Drunken Morkoth Inn sounds good enough. Perhaps the patrons there can tell us more. And a toast and a song certainly sound in order."

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

William, who has been sipping his tea and quietly condsidering finally speaks. "I have a couple of conjectures or avenues of ivestigation to share and while not really questions, any comments you have would be welcome. First, the riddle you have presented suggests to me either a ransom or slavery. Is there any other evidence that points to either? Could our oddly painted friends be slavers or a group that has decided to pay a ransom? Second, how can we go about finding a connection between the victims? Finally, let me thank you for the potion."

Jenya answers William's questions. "Well, there haven't been any ransom demands, so that explanation seems unlikely. As for slavery...that could be a possibility, but I'm not aware of any particular evidence which points to it."

"As for Ruphus' attackers...I really don't know who they could have been. Either of your theories could be possible."

"The disappearances seem to be random, no one has been able to piece together any connections so far. Still, if you're interested in pursuing that line of investigation, I can compile a list of the abductees. If you stop by the temple after midday tomorrow, it will be ready for you."

 

[Caliber]

"A compilation of all the missing people would be helpful, thank you. I hope we can solve your riddle, and help return the missing people back to their homes."

After all the questions are asked, Intari stretches and follows as everyone gets up to leave. "It is late and I am interested in seeing this "proper bed" that the caravan guards talked of. Perhaps we should retire there for the night?"

 

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

"Thank you, yes, I shall present myself tomorrow after midday for the list. I have to agree we should retire for the evening. Perhaps some prayer and rest will generate some additional incite."

 

[Krug]

Eliara, Wood Elf Scout

"Yes, to this Drunk Morkoth then. Where's there alcohol, there'll be loose tongues," says Eliara.

 

[Dichotomy]

Konstantine nods in agreement. "Well, let us be off to this inn. If they don't have anyone performing, I could sing something for you. I read that good bards can often get free meals and lodging for performances." The bard looks excited at the thought.

 

[Mark Chance]

William, who has been sipping his tea and quietly condsidering finally speaks. "I have a couple of conjectures or avenues of ivestigation to share and while not really questions, any comments you have would be welcome. First, the riddle you have presented suggests to me either a ransom or slavery. Is there any other evidence that points to either? Could our oddly painted friends be slavers or a group that has decided to pay a ransom? Second, how can we go about finding a connection between the victims? Finally, let me thank you for the potion."

"One possible connection," Galen says, "seems to be that there was no forced entry. I mean, suppose that others kidnapped also somehow had the locks of their doors bypassed. By a picklock, for example, or by magic. The riddle says 'the locks are the key.' If we can figure out how the locks are by-passed, perhaps that'll point us toward who might be responsible."