The Four Lands

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu - Dwarven Monk

Tetsu will plumb the depths of his memory for any mention of the phrase or name "Crimson Lion."

Is this a nobleman or ruler I might have heard mentioned? A branch of a religion or church? A militia band or other sort of army?

 

[Scotley]

OOC: I agree that it is best to keep as much of the solo adventure in the 'open' as is reasonable. It will be more fun for the players that way. I expect their may be some stuff that we'll each want to keep secret, but to the extent possible I'll leave my stuff open. I am confident we can seperate player knowledge from character knowledge.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

OOC: How much does Angelo know about Brightlaw and his Grace Anthony the XX?

Bardic knowledge check (1d20+9=16)

Knowledge Local check (1d20+4=22)

 

[J. Alexander]

For Tetsu

After several days of pondering, the only reference he can come up with are as follows:
1. It may refer to a particualy fierce mountain lion in the northern Eastlands which are a deep cinniamon color and which have been refered to as Crimson Lions.

2. In heraldic terms "The Crimson Lion" refers to the Lion standard of Gwyneeded which is usually a Gold Lion, rampart, upon a royal blue field but becomes a scarlet/crimson lion rampart upon a royal blue field when Gwyneeded is formally at war.

3. Crimson Lion is also a passing reference to a crimson fruit found in the Dashi Empire which when eaten prodcues an effect like PCP or Crystal Meth when consumed and is often feed to soilders who need that little extra bit of umph. It is a very rare fruit and very costly.

 

[J. Alexander]

For Angelo

The gate guard mentions a few inns but says if your really looking for just a place to stay and eat, Mother Abigials boarding house if proably cheaper and cleaner than most inns and is always a good place to stay.

As for the GRand Duchy of Brightlaw, you know oodles, just check you description of the Dutchy which is located in the Confederate States. Email me or post if you want more speficis than those given.

The Current Grand Duke is rather young 35 and is the only surving child of the former Grand Duke as both his brother and sister died under mysterious circumstances. He is well regarded thorought out the Confederation but is know to have a hair temper which recetly has been triggered on numerous occasions by a wayward nephew.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

Well, as two of the three references in Tetsu's memory are from the South/Southeast, he'll terminate his employment with the miners, collect his pay, and head that way. He's north of the Eastlands, so he'll keep an eye out for the third reference as he travels.

OOC: I wonder who the "wayward nephew" of the Grand Duke could be ?

 

[Scotley]

Angelo thanks the guard and seeks out Mother Abigial's for a late lunch and a place to spend the night. He'll find a place to stable his horses and then head for the docks to see about a ship to further his journey to the City of Rhemuth.

 

[J. Alexander]

For Tetsu

It takes two days for Tetsu to wrap up his affairs and get ready to leave, as he is asked to finish out the week.

OCC: What prepartaions is he going to make in regards to traveling and how is he going to travel ?

 

[J. Alexander]

For Angeleo

Angelo arrives at Mother Abigails and is suprised to find it to be a large town home in what at one time had to be an upper middle class neighborhood that has fallen on hard times and now can be classifed as middle to working class. The house itself has a porte coche that can be accessed directly from the street. Once thru the porte coche, Angelo enters a spacious courtyard with the walls rising three stories high with wrap around balconies on the upper two levels. To the rear their is a double door leading to what appears to be an in house stable as well as a wide double stairway leading up to the second floor which he guess is the main floor of the residence. Heavy Iron gates secure access to the Porte coche from the street with a set of Massive Iron Bound Wooden doors sealing the tunnel from the courtyard.

The Courtyard has seen better days with several tiles missing and faded paint easily seen upon the walls and balconies, but to his relfe, not one speck of dirt can be seen.

As he comes to a stop in the Courtyard he is greeted by a young lad of about 12 who inquires as to his reason for coming?

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

Angelo looks down at the young lad. "I take it you are the innkeep here. I am seeking a night's lodging and meals for myself, a pair of horses, a cat, and a bird. Can this fine establishment of yours accomdate me? If so what do you charge?"