Ashlyn listens quietly whilst Ireena speaks, then slowly she nods as she responds, "For my part, you have my word that that which pertains only to you will not be repeated outside this room, ... however if something pertains to others, to the people of this land, then I'm afraid you will have to trust upon my discretion."
stonegod's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft: Ch. I [IC]
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James Heard
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" What your people worry about? I think you do them a great disservice. Your lands' secrets have likely already culled most of the fools, that yours would be the final blow isn't worth consideration. Every shadow in this place hides teeth."
s@squ@tch
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Marot takes a few steps and gets closer to his Flame Brother.
"Jarrith," He says somewhat under his breath,"Why have we not seen this ir'Zarovich? After the undead plague was ended, wouldn't a true lord come amongst his people to see that they were ok and adequately provisioned?"
He looks on with some unease at Ireena, something about her story makes the hair on the back of his head stand straight up.
"Jarrith," He says somewhat under his breath,"Why have we not seen this ir'Zarovich? After the undead plague was ended, wouldn't a true lord come amongst his people to see that they were ok and adequately provisioned?"
He looks on with some unease at Ireena, something about her story makes the hair on the back of his head stand straight up.
James Heard
Explorer
Because... A spider only darts from his hole for a meal.
Janis waited impatiently for the girl to speak...or attempt to leave.
She will not escape, tried though I am of this one's games.
Janis waited impatiently for the girl to speak...or attempt to leave.
She will not escape, tried though I am of this one's games.
Jarrith shrugs and then motions his head towards Ireena. "All we know is what this one has told us. This so-called Lord has shown up and laid claim to the castle, and thus far has done nothing but call on the girl. And she's taken with him, hook, line and sinker."Marot said:
He snorts once and then takes another sip. "Personally, I'm wth her brother on all of this... I don't trust this Lord any more than he does... because you're absolutely right. A true lord of the land would see to his people. But apparently, 'his people' in this case is only HER." He glances over at Ireena, and waves his had dismissively at her. "But as far as your request to not pass on any information about your dreams... I too will not say anything to anyone." He grimmaces and mumbles almost imperceptably into his glass as he brings it to his lips. "Because it's probably not even worth passing on".
James Heard
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Janis stares at the girl in cool consideration.
" Ireena, we noted that your father was also pale in a distressing manner...You said your father and he had words? What have you shared with this "Sergei ir'Zarovich," Ireena?"
Janis cocks her head, following the thought.
" I think Ismark has perhaps had both eyes open on this thing since the beginning, while you determine to keep them tightly shut? Interesting."
Janis shakes it off, casually walking toward the door to stand close to the mercenary... and to ward any attempts at escape.
" You were to tell us of your dreams."
Stupid stupid cow-eyed stupid, save us all from the swooning of idiots and lackey-hearted girls.
" Ireena, we noted that your father was also pale in a distressing manner...You said your father and he had words? What have you shared with this "Sergei ir'Zarovich," Ireena?"
Janis cocks her head, following the thought.
" I think Ismark has perhaps had both eyes open on this thing since the beginning, while you determine to keep them tightly shut? Interesting."
Janis shakes it off, casually walking toward the door to stand close to the mercenary... and to ward any attempts at escape.
" You were to tell us of your dreams."
Stupid stupid cow-eyed stupid, save us all from the swooning of idiots and lackey-hearted girls.
stonegod
Spawn of Khyber/LEB Judge
[I'll assume Tessa acquiesces. Ireena suspects Ladreth is mute anyway.]
The Burgomaster's daughter glares at Janis. "You're tongue is quite sharp, dear Lady, and your manners regretful. If yours is the face of high civilization outside this valley, I am not sure I would trade our cursed life for one of such rudeness."
Turning away from the Stormhand, Ireena continues. "After the night of the funerals is when I had the dream. A dark, formless thing---mostly of blood red eyes and teeth. It was on the morrow that I first felt weak, and noticed this."
Ireena moves down the high collar of her neck to reveal the reddened sign of a bite near the base of her neck.
"There are, of course, tales of creatures that could... do something like this. But our house is well protected with that which is holy. Though, in truth, I doubt any of them are as powerful as the Symbol which was taken with out." She glances at Sir Urik, the accusation left unsaid. "I have taken additional precautions to prevent something occurring again, and, as you have made clear to me"---a withering look at Janis---"you have other matters to attend to. In any case, it is my issue, and I shall deal with it."
[Knowledge (Duh)
Everybody's first tought on seeing that bite, especially considering Barovia's proximity to Karrn, is a vampire. Ashlyn, Marot, and Tessa, however, know a little better---such a creature should have been repelled even by the lesser symbols of faith. In addition, those undead are incapable of entering a place they are not invited into if the tales are correct.
Other undead may have left such a mark, but ghouls and such are not known for their restraint.
Janis can think of several 'natural' creatures which could drain the blood in such a manner as well, though she has not seen sign of dire weasels or stirges in the area.]
The Burgomaster's daughter glares at Janis. "You're tongue is quite sharp, dear Lady, and your manners regretful. If yours is the face of high civilization outside this valley, I am not sure I would trade our cursed life for one of such rudeness."
Turning away from the Stormhand, Ireena continues. "After the night of the funerals is when I had the dream. A dark, formless thing---mostly of blood red eyes and teeth. It was on the morrow that I first felt weak, and noticed this."
Ireena moves down the high collar of her neck to reveal the reddened sign of a bite near the base of her neck.
"There are, of course, tales of creatures that could... do something like this. But our house is well protected with that which is holy. Though, in truth, I doubt any of them are as powerful as the Symbol which was taken with out." She glances at Sir Urik, the accusation left unsaid. "I have taken additional precautions to prevent something occurring again, and, as you have made clear to me"---a withering look at Janis---"you have other matters to attend to. In any case, it is my issue, and I shall deal with it."
[Knowledge (Duh)
Everybody's first tought on seeing that bite, especially considering Barovia's proximity to Karrn, is a vampire. Ashlyn, Marot, and Tessa, however, know a little better---such a creature should have been repelled even by the lesser symbols of faith. In addition, those undead are incapable of entering a place they are not invited into if the tales are correct.
Other undead may have left such a mark, but ghouls and such are not known for their restraint.
Janis can think of several 'natural' creatures which could drain the blood in such a manner as well, though she has not seen sign of dire weasels or stirges in the area.]
pathfinderq1
Explorer
Tessa will nod in assent as well, but only after a (deliberately?) long worried look in the direction of the archivist's rooms. Meanwhile, she will try to remember whatever she can about what might have caused such a wound- and whether anything she or the Jorascans might be able to produce would be capable of healing such an injury.
James Heard
Explorer
" You smarted at Ismark's words as well, and yet again I say that I think he sees clearly," Janis says curtly.
Janis leans in to examine the bite.
" A vampire might explain the creature we followed the other day in chase through the woods. A familiar would be ill-suited for one of the lesser undead, but as part of the coven of the Karn-slayers? Strange though, that it would slay your father and be so delicate when feasting on you."
" Of course a necromancer would surely have ways of secreting away your symbol as well...And necromancy appears to be the chiefest manufacture of this valley in any case."
" I think that whatever your preparations are, they're likely to be inadequate. In your home, where it has already struck, you are lost. Here, surrounded by guards and healers though? I think this is past the time for dignity, unless you're keen on becoming the spawn of Mabar yourself?"
" We shall also need to check on your father and make certain that he is still dead, of course."
Janis leans in to examine the bite.
" A vampire might explain the creature we followed the other day in chase through the woods. A familiar would be ill-suited for one of the lesser undead, but as part of the coven of the Karn-slayers? Strange though, that it would slay your father and be so delicate when feasting on you."
" Of course a necromancer would surely have ways of secreting away your symbol as well...And necromancy appears to be the chiefest manufacture of this valley in any case."
" I think that whatever your preparations are, they're likely to be inadequate. In your home, where it has already struck, you are lost. Here, surrounded by guards and healers though? I think this is past the time for dignity, unless you're keen on becoming the spawn of Mabar yourself?"
" We shall also need to check on your father and make certain that he is still dead, of course."
s@squ@tch
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stonegod said:
Marot walks over to Ireena to get a closer look at the bite marks. "These look like the work of a vampire to me -- I can think of no other creature. It seems that you have drawn the attention of a shark in these waters, milady."
With an instant, Marot locks eyes with Ireena and in an unnatural sounding voice that invokes shivers,"What else have you not told us, girl?!? We will no longer be played as the fool in your theatrics! OOC: Intimidate +17
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