Strife in Sokara - A solo game for Brother Shatterstone

[Jarval]

"Well, I'll just have to be careful then." Aster seems unbothered by Bryastasia's warning.

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The now larger group makes its way back towards the Compass. While the streets are at least as busy as when Bryastasia, Ged and Hestia returned, passage through the crowds is much easier. The crowds part at the sight of Velimir and Ryat in their black armor and soot-marked shields, giving a clear path through the streets. Five minutes later, and the group stands outside of the Compass.

"If you could lead the way?" Velimir suggests to Ged. He frowns and shakes his head.

"No, I think it's better if Bryastasia leads the way. You and Brother Ryat follow after her, and myself and Hestia will act as a rear guard." Ged says. Hestia opens her mouth to say something, but seems to think better of it.

"As you wish, Brother." Velimir replies mildly. He turns to Bryastasia. ""If you'd be so good, Lady Bryastasia.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Brystasia smiles happily at all of her companions and she gracefully steps through them and takes the lead, “I figured it’s best if we go straight to the door in question…”

She pauses for a second as a thought crosses her face and she turns towards the tall Obedient Brother with a helpful and curious expression on her stunning face, “Oh! Brother Velimir did you want to see the remains of the unusual undead from before?”

If he seems interested Brystasia will lead them to the corpse, and if he isn’t she will lead them downstairs.

OOC: normal checks: spot, search, hide, and move silently

 

[Jarval]

The two men of the New Sokaran Army guarding the front door step aside as Bryastasia approaches, letting her and her companions past without comment.

"I would indeed be most interested to see it." Velimir replies.

The group heads into the stage on the left, and through the curtain. Once on the other side, it's clear to Bryastasia that someone else has been through here since her, Hestia and Ged left. The same set of footprints cross and recross the back stage area several times, smudged and scuffed as if left by running feet...

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Frowning Brystasia pulls up quickly while pointing towards the dust, her voice is a whisper but her unladylike words give a more profound impact, “Damn it! Someone’s on to us and there in a hurry. Should we split up and look for them?”

Her face frowns a little in hesitation at her own suggestion and it’s easy for all to see she’s not so sure it’s a good idea.

OOC: Groups of the break up: Brystasia and Velimir; Hestia and Ged; Aster and Ryat. Bry’s group will go to the undead, Hestia’s group will fallow the tracks to the best of there ability, Aster and Ryat can check upstairs. Brystasia is more than willing to get talked out of this plan.

 

[Jarval]

"No way." Ged says firmly. "We've had more than enough surprises in this place already. If we're going to tackle this, I want us to all do it together." This statement of concern is undermined slightly by the look of mistrust he directs towards Ryat.

"I am in agreement." Velimir adds. "I doubt that we have any chance of catching whoever or whatever has made these marks. The theater has been empty to our knowledge for nearly two hours."

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

(OoC: Gaaaah! Doppelganger! Flees in panic... )

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Upset about the new developments Brystasia completely ignores the look that Ged gives as a frown takes center stage on her face and her shoulders go limp, sighing before she speak, “Yeah… I guess that was simply too much to ask for.”

Her turquoise blue eyes light up as she looks from Hestia towards Ged, “What about the guards where they the same as before?”

Not waiting for an answer she squeezing her lithe body through the crowd and then takes off for the front door.

(OoC: Gaaaah! Doppelganger! Flees in panic... )

OOC: not sure how I managed to do that... You would run if you knew of his true evilness.

 

[Jarval]

"Hold on!" Ged calls after Bryastasia.

"We didn't summon the guards, Holy Mother Adelaide did." Hestia adds her voice to Ged's. "So we don't know what they looked like. Or look like, if it's the same guards..."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Though she hears the words Brystasia fails to stop at Ged’s order as she continues to back the way they came yelling an answer over her shoulder, “Relax, I smell a possibility of a ruse and I would rather be safe than sorry, I hate looking foolish.”

OOC: Not sure if the doors where open when we got here, or if they closed them after we passed through. Anyhow If Brystasia can get to the guard she will assault them with the usual questions, what's your name? Where you the first ones here? Did you see anyone leave? Did you hear anything? Etc. She's there to talk not threaten though.

 

[Jarval]

The doors are still open from the groups entrance, and Brystasia quickly passes through back onto the street. The two guardsmen look a little surprised at seeing her again so quickly, but make no comment. Picking the man on the left, Brystasia starts her questions.

"What's your name?"

"Corporal Brigstock, ma'am."

"Where you the first ones here?"

"Yes ma'am. Got here about forty minutes or so ago, give or take."

"Did you see anyone leave?"

"No ma'am. We were given orders to stop anyone trying to get in or out. Excepting your good self and your friends, o'course."

"Did you hear anything?"

"No ma'am, but what will all the racket from the market and the docks, a man can barely hear himself think today."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Brystasia’s blue eyes darken in a sneer as she realizes how long the place was unguarded, “What! You’ve only been here for a three fourth’s of an hour? What took so long?”