The Four Lands - The Great North

[Rath Lorien]

"Captain, I know you are concerned about how these events will play out when we return to port; if not in a formal court, then certainly in the court of public opinion. Sailors will not sail on a vessel that is known to be cursed by the infernal; passengers will not book passage; merchants will not risk their goods."

"What is done is done."

"However, I assure you that whatever judgement is to be made in this matter, more emphasis will be placed on what you do now than on anything you might have done before."

"My advice to you is not to worry about what has been lost, but to concider carefully what can be saved. Aid us in apprehending those who are responsible and much can be salvaged. Aid us not, and I fear that everything you had hoped to save will be lost. I beg you to join with us now to stop these horrible events from continuing to unfold."

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North - the Captain's Cabin

Looking at each of the assembled party in turn he says "And if i were to sanction an investigation how do you propose it be conducted and in what format"

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian straightens up with a thoughtful expression.

"The way I see it, Captain. You continue your investigation among the crew to confirm for yourself that we are telling you the truth. Then you announce that having been cleared to your satisfaction, we will become an official part of your investigation as to the happenings of the night.
"Then we, along with whatever crew members you deem appropriate, do a through examination of the various crime scenes and then begin questioning people about their impressions of the night's happenings.
"There should be two consequences of our joining the investigation with your sanction.
"One. It will show and reassure those who are not a part of the problem that you are actively working to see to their safety.
"And two. It will make us the primary target of any future attacks the perpetrators wish to make. Those responsible for this night's events have already noted that we will use our abilities to try to thwart them. If we are an official part of the investigation, they should concentrate on trying to remove us in preference to attacking anyone else."

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North - The Captain's Cabin

Fixing a steely gaze on Finnian the Captain says "Given the fact that you have church types interested in doing the questions and EXAMINING.....how do you propose we limit them should they get overexcited"........

OCC: anyone wanna roll a sense motive

 

[Rhun]

Vadric casts a cold glare at the captain as he tries to determine what the man's problem with the faithful of the Light may be.


Sense Motive +5

 

[J. Alexander]

Sense Motive Roll

OCC: Would Vadric like to roll a number to go along with that +5

 

[Rath Lorien]

After his lengthy explanation of the events, using his tone and his words to their best effect, Anniston now watches carefully the captain's reaction.

Sense Motive roll vs Captain (1d20+15=35)

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian looks a bit puzzled at the Captain's tone and vehemence.

"I don't know what sort of inquisitors you have run into in the past. But I assure you Vadric and Anniston have been voices of reason and restraint in our actions so far. They both have maintained that the proper forms and authority be involved in our actions so far.
"We are all vehement in our desire to find and neutralize the demonologists aboard your ship. But this is your ship, and we will follow the laws and bring the perpetrators to your justice."

[sblock=OOC]Sense Motive = 21, http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=888848 [/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North - The Captain's Cabin

For Finnian
[sblock]Finnian detects that the Captain is anxious about something...perhaps it is just all the turmoil of recent events...but a deeper motive seems to be seeping thru his mask.[/sblock]

For Anniston
[sblock]Anniston is not for sure what is going on...but he senses the Captain is both concerned and playing for time. The Captain does know more than he is letting on but he is honestly shocked about the mention of demon and the events of this evening.[/sblock]

Sitting upright in his chari and taking a drink from his cup the Captain annouces...."While I am waiting for the Captain of My Marines...I would like to hear from you a list of people you suspect and or wish to question...they are passangers and thus under my protection and command while on board this vessel.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

OOC: sense motive (1d20+7=13)

Bertrand steps forward and addresses the Captain, "It may ease your mind to know that I have extensive experience as a bounty hunter and investigator for secular and ecclesiastical courts. We are not novices here and will act with discretion."