The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

[kirinke]

Weekly procession hmm? That is indeed an unusual funeral practice. Teleri muses, keeping away from the wine. After that long ride, wine would go straight to her head.

Teleri smiles at the innkeeper. To those who know her, it is a bit strained. "Forgive my friends. Most people either burn or bury their dead after a few days. To go to such extraordinary lengths to keep a body presearved simply to parade it around town? Odd. I wonder why?" she said, still smiling. "Oh, I would like something to drink in addition to the food. Tea if you have it." she told the boy hanging about, taking orders for the group.

Drogo? Can you see if anyone can detect poison here? she mindsent to him. We should have insisted on a group plate. That way, at least one person would be alert in case... Of eventualities. It might be best if one of us has such a spell memorized at all times in this town. I don't trust the atmosphere at all. And we shouldn't have seperate rooms either. she told him decisively.

 

[DarkMaster]

Sarlis amused by the young priestess questions answer calmly. "For a high Priestress preserving a body intact is a fairly easy thing. She obviously has become an important symbol for the people of this town, one from which they gather strength and courage. Perhaps they hope to bring her back to life one day."

"Yes it's weird but now is not the time to put the whole village against us just because they decided to preserve a body as a symbol. This elven lady is funny, she doesn't say a word when surrounded by obvious mass murderer, shuting her mouth and closing her eyes on all their deeds because she is too scared to face them, but start provocating average non-threatening folks because they don't do exactly as she would. We obviously don't have the same definition of courage, bullying the weak demonstrates well her personality.

Looking at the elven warrior about to take a drink. "Perhaps not the wisest idea right now, but the elf probably needs to relax somehow, the last couple of days were quite rough"

Once the Barman has answered Sarlis last question he turns back towards Teleri.
"Teleri, don't you find it odd that whatever killed your friend just let her horse bring it back to the people of this town. Did you notice any signs of violence on her body, that could help us identify who and how she was killed.

 

[kirinke]

[sblock] Maj? Did Teleri detect any obvious signs of violence on Chasity's body? I've got two ideas on that, depending on how you decide.[/sblock]

Teleri thought on StormArmour's words. When you are ready to move on StormArmour, I will help you find a way home to your family. If I am not yet powerful enough to do so, I will find someone who is. I promise you that. she told the blade.

"I knew them but briefly Sarlis. They along with Ayden, Seilwooden and Calenthang were directly responsible for saving my life, much as we were responsible for saving yours. They freed me from the mind-bondage of a naga. To that, I owe them a debt of honor. As I could not save their lives, perhaps I can help avenge their deaths." she smiled sadly, grimly, having no doubt in her mind that Andreas is now dead. To think otherwise would be too horrible to contemplate.

Teleri glanced side-long at Sarlis, almost missing his question. "Perhaps whoever, whatever killed Chasity wanted somebody to find her. That's fairly obvious isn't it?" she said, mildly as she thought about Sarlis' next question, remembering the body, what little she had seen.

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan stares at Sarlis for a moment. He looks like he wanted to say something, but finally simply keep walking, ignoring the fact that Sarlis is following him.

[SBLOCK]The lack of blasting comment is for you high diplomacy and bluff...[/SBLOCK]

Once in the Inn, Sielwoodan listen to the discussion. As the Innkeeper propose the meals and room, Sielwoodan reply to him, handing him a gold piece. "Here for a meal and a room. I want you to feed my mule too. Keep the change if there's any."

Broddy has found acompetitor. Sarlis doesn't seems to be able to stop rabbling, but I feel something not good behind all that... let's judge him by his acts, which are not brillant up to now. Even Dunstand, which was once an outlaw, is more trustable than that little priest.

 

[DarkMaster]

[sblock]Velmont, well I work as a project manager and I can tell you that you won't make people work effectively for you if you start blasting them at any opportunity. You need to know when to use Intimidate skill and use it sparringly. Otherwise people quickly get scared, work effectively for a short while and change dept/compagny completly alienated by their manager. I saw very few sales people that comes and say that you are a looser if you don't buy their product, they will instead use the if you buy you will be even better approach. Bluff on the other hand can be used in any situation, you could bluff that you are mad, happy, concerned whatever.

I don't think that insulting a somehow local "religious" Icon was diplomacy. Our Prime Minister in Canada did something similar in China a few years back joking about a little broom used to clean the death and let me tell you that he looked pretty bad.

One last thing, I know Sarlis track record can easily makes him suspicious but without meta-gaming Sielwoodan should quickly starts to trust him with a +2 sense motive[/sblock]

 

[hippocrachus]

[sblock] Sielwoodan's character is that of one who doesn't give trust easily. Relying on your character's skills souly to roleplay them is rather impersonal, don't you think? It's not metagaming in this case, because that is how he always plays his character. That is Sielwoodan. Sense Motive has nothing to do with his personality. [/sblock]

Calenthang notices Sarlis' disapproving look as he begins to drink and grins inwardly.
Those that always judge will find themselves judged.

 

[Majin]

"She is quite the important symbol of our village good sir," the barkeep replies, taking Sielwoodan's payment and tip with a quick, but gracious nod. "Lady Chastity and High Priestess Andress grew up together here. They were close friends since childhood. The High Priestesse's family died when she was still young and the Lady's parents took her in to raise as their own. As for bringing her back, High Priestess Andress has attempted it numerous times, but she says that something is holding Lady Chastity's spirit from returning. What exactly that is, she does not know."

OoC:
1 sp for the goblet of fine wine.
1 sp for the gallon of ale.
5 sp for Broddy's room (per night).
2 sp for Broddy's meal.

 

[Manzanita]

"You are kind, Mr. Danrat." says Drogo, pulling up a stool. "Many people on the street seemed to avoid us, though we haven't been here before. Are they wary of all strangers, or are we different somehow? We were friends of Lady Chasity, and intend to avenge her death, and free her spirit. Why would they be hostile to us?"

 

[Majin]

"Well, to tell you the truth, I wasn't too thrilled at your coming either, but you seem an alright folk," he says, looking away from Drogo to smile at Sarlis. "Though I doubt you'll get similar treatment elsewhere in this village. The High Priestess has everyone on their toes since Lady Chastity's death. An ill omen she preaches. She is quite pained by her friend's passing and without her protection is quite certain that even rougher times lay ahead," the man says, wiping the bar in front of the halfling absentmindedly.

 

[Mimic]

Noteing the tension in the room Broddy will pay for the food and room go sit down and eat. Of course during his meal he will pull out his book and continue to try and decipher it.