Six Nights to Yearsend (Ptolus Group B)

[Lorthanoth]

Verosh's eyes grow wide with anger, "You dare to threaten us!?" His fingers flex, dying to draw his swords and challenge this cur, but he controls himself. "We are pursuing our own investigation; if you have not the wit to glean any information, then do not presume to wheedle it from us. We have reason to believe all is not as it seems, and you would do well to keep out of the way!" he blurts out in annoyance.

 

[bedford]

Skrymer puts his hand on the mans shoulder and says " I could easily crush you right now, give me one rerason not to? and the guards won't be of much help. we will all say that I caught you pickpocketing and that you attacked us when we caught you"

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: You haven't heard of the Five Cuts, but from the way he speaks it seems they are one of many of Ptolus' mercenary or adventuring groups.

 

[Tychus]

"Well of course the Watch is watching! They've been quite helpful. I don't see how that's a problem." Glau squints at the man, then spreads his hands and smiles. "Forgive us, friend. We've seen some gruesome sights this morning, and haven't eaten yet today. My momma always said breakfast was the most important meal..." Glau extends his hand, "Glau Ironbelly's the name. Who did you say hired you?"

[OOC - Diplomacy check, as appropriate.]

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Sheen visibly relaxes and shakes Glau's hand, "I see that you have manners. This is good. We were contacted through agents of House Vladaam that there was a bounty on several murderers along with a description of the men and woman. A Kareus was the one most concerned about for he had escaped, although I hear more of his companions are now also free. With the price on their heads being so high you can imagine that the competition between bounty hunters will be dangerously violent. I wished to warn you of that and off your course as you seem to be honest people. It would be ashame to destroy you. Now, if I may ask, who hired you?"

 

[ethandrew]

Bobbaros walks forward, resting his weight on his hands, "We do this naught for money, we do this for the love of the Knights, for the 'onor of this city that doesn't judge those who are different, but embraces them. You want competition, go destroy the other 'unters who are out to steal your prize. Just don't bother us with your petty, greedy boasting. You must be tough to survive in this city with the lack of intellect you possess, but do not think that since we are 'onest we are no less dangerous. Now play nice or bugger off and begone with you." He finishes with his prominent brow lowered over his eyes, a flash of anger as he straightens up his stance, bringing his hands off the ground.

 

[Tychus]

"That's the truth of it. This bounty was news to us." Glau scratches his beard. "It does seem a little strange that House Vladaam would hire you for this task, and then put out a bounty." Glau's baritone carries easily over the crowds. "Almost like they don't trust you to succeed." He shrugs. "Well, good luck to you, man. From what I've seen this morning, you're in for a rough time if you find these killers."

Glau looks over his shoulder, keeping an eye on the progress of the wagon with Quaelin's body.

[sblock=Deuce] I mentioned this upthread, before we left the murder scene:

Does it look like Quaelin was robbed, or is he still wearing wizardly gear? I'll cast Detect Magic and inspect the body.

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[sblock=Everyone]Any thoughts on who we should approach to cast Speak With Dead? I've been to the temple of Tuen, and I know the high priestess could cast the spell, but she may not be agreeabl. The priests of Lothian are numerous, but they don't like adventurers all that much here at the main temple...

We also should think about what questions we want to ask. My thoughts:
1) Who killed you?
2) Who has a motive to kill the Knights?
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[Lorthanoth]

Verosh nods at Bobbaros' words and murmurs "Well said, old friend."

OOC: Bobbaros is the most 'human' PC ever. He is awesome.

 

[bedford]

Skrymer notices his friends less violent reactions to the mans threats and pushes him away " If I catch you following us again I will rip your arms of and eat you alive! "

 

[Deuce Traveler]

The 25th of Yearsend Month, 8:58 AM

"You not only turn once more to rudeness, but cheat on the contract we have made and not reveal he who hired you. Do not worry, my brutal acquaintances, we shall meet once more along with my four brothers and soon." So saying, Sheen stiffly turns and walks away leaving you where he found you at the intersection of the Street of a Million Gods and Godsday Circle.

The Watchmen give you a curious look as if wondering what that was about, then continue down Godsday Circle and to the great St. Valien's Cathedral. The cathedral is designed in the traditional Lothianite fashion with elaborate, baroque structures and intricate iconography and ornamentation layered in gold, marble, and silver. Gilded angelic figures adorn each lintel, alcove, and archway while a bas relief of winged lions guard each hall and door. There are also images of saints and other important figures engraved over the surfaces of the furniture, including the pews, the most prominent of which is St. Valien himself.

An elderly priest assisted by two women who help him walk approaches the City Watch and introduces himself as Adlam Theobold. When he asks the Watchmen for their reason for coming to the cathedral he frowns gravely and answers, "Although this is a heinous crime indeed, I am unable to allow this man to be buried in our yard. Quaelin Fillasti was a good man, but he was still an unbeliever and has not been redeemed in the eyes of our Lord before the time of his death. I am afraid you have come this way only to be disappointed."

Glau
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OOC: My apologies. He doesn't seemed to have been robbed, and his amulet and two rings glow with magical energy. The amulet seems to have faint transmutation magic, the first ring has faint abjuration magic, and the second ring has moderate transmutation magic.
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