Smashed World, Part II

[Dalamar]

Durban, Horros, Lorcan
Father Dillian straightens up and starts walking again towards the grand house ahead of the group.
"Might I ask what brings such an assorted group as yourselves together?"

Haplo
"I think that's something you don't need to know, so we would like to keep as secret as possible. We're already making a huge leap of faith in revealing ourselves to you."

 

[Zack2216]

Hmm, very interesting...
"Maybe a different subject. If you are in constant hiding, how have your fellows come to harm? Were they defending against the zobies or outsiders?"

 

[Zhure]

Durban

"Well, Father, it's a little complicated, but I had a vision and the rest agreed to follow it. More than likely it's a fool's errand, but I have faith in Xan Yae's vision and I'm pleased my friends do as well."

 

[Jarval]

"Well, it's not every day that the gods chose to speak with us mortals. If Xan Yae wishes to bring harmony to these lands, then I am glad to aid her envoy." Lorcan runs his fingers back through his hair, making some attempt to tidy himself up before his introduction to the mayor.

"Speaking of friends, where's Haplo gone? I've not seen him since this morning."

 

[Howling Coyote]

"I haven't seen Haplo either."

"And why am I doing this? I've been wondering it several times since we started our voyage, but haven't found my answer yet." Horros sighs from frustration.

 

[Zhure]

Durban

Durban looks terribly embarassed. "While I have faith in my mission, those who follow it and have never had the vision are far more faithful."

 

[Dalamar]

Durban, Horros, Lorcan
"That's interesting, wish I had it in to go on such a voyage. But anyway, we're here."
Indeed, the group has arrived to a gate in the low wall. As they pass it, everybody has a tingling feeling but can't quite place the reason for it. A short walk brings all to the door to the house and Father Dillian knocks on it.

Haplo
"It's complicated, but basically we've had a couple of run-ins with the thieves' guild and some other trouble internally. Nothing serious, just a couple of broken ribs and and few legs that have withered because of infection."

 

[Zack2216]

"Perhaps I could lend my assistance in that area aswell after I help move the supplies... A thieves guild knows you're down here? Or have they stumbled across your home and you, ... er, removed the witnesses?"

 

[Dalamar]

Durban, Horros, Lorcan
A moment passes and then the door opens, a human man clad in the outfit fitting a steward is there, looks a moment at Father Dillian and for a bit longer at the three gathered behind him and then moves away from the doorway, letting you pass.
Father Dillian nods his thanks to the man and then walks in with a slow pace. A few steps get the group from the small passage to a grand hall from which two sets of stair rise, each along the walls, and connect at the wall opposite. There are two sets of doors beside the small one through which our heroes came, one doorway residing at the top of the stairs and another under them.
Father Dillian calls out in a somewhat playful voice.
"Anybody home?"

Haplo
"It's nothing serious, we just happen to use the same routes for smuggling our supplies as the guild uses. Our diplomat is already making arrangements, so that is taken care of."
The halfling rules stands up.
"But I think now is the time for you to get working."

 

[Jarval]

Lorcan walks into the grand hall, admiring his surroundings. He strolls around the room, examining any furniture or obj d'art.