The Mystery in Bridgetown

[Eric Zephlaer]

Whisper makes a face demonstrating his disgust at the sight. “That spike tells me that either headhunters or cannibals have moved into the area. From just one marker, I do not know if they are residing near this spot, or if they are warning od their presence farther along. They could have simply intercepted the normal transport. We should probably search around here, first, to see what we might find. What say you?”

OOC: d10 = 8, 2

 

[astarte]

Wild Jaguar agrees with him but also reminds him to be even more careful then they were before, as if they're indeed ferocious killers they are here probably too, watching them.
2D10 = [7, 7]

 

[MacConnell]

Cycle: 499: Day: 182. Season: Chilling.

Spoiler: Wariness

Jaguar: 37(perception) + 41(olfaction) + 7, 7(d10) = 85
Whisper: 31 + 40(clairvoyance) + 8, 2 = 79, 73

Exploring the immediate area takes the two into the foothills of the Dragon’s Spine mountains. This particular area is mostly grass with occasional trees. More trees grow to both the north and the south. A definitive game trail follows a dip in between two hills of differing heights, which brings the two to a spot others have used as a campsite. The spot is shaded by a smaller acorn tree that seems to be used for a bedding spot for animals when not occupied by people. The people who were there last could have been those who set the totem but nothing is definitive. While exploring, Jaguar discovers a small herb growing in a crevice that is useful for mending wounds. Whisper happens upon a chunk of rock that looks to contain some ore. Breaking the rock against other stone yields 8 ingots of iron. A dark, red, opaque stone, about the size of a thumb knuckle, that contains streaks of purple and a translucent, yellow stone, about the size of a thumb knuckle are also discovered.

The day of investigation shows only the formerly used campsite but no definitive evidence of its previous occupants. Poking around in the old cookfire does not reveal any bones of people, only small bones of animals. This could mean that the marker belongs to headhunters but not cannibals. While one is a problem the other is a complete blight upon civilization.

Spoiler: Character Data

Jaguar: full wellness
darts: 4 + 6 = 10
Whisper: full wellness
stones: 8 + 2 = 10
tunic: 60 - 2 = 58

Spoiler: Collections

coins: 64 ocrin

Caustic Leaf: 2: {corrosion x3}
Invigorate: 1: {adrenaline x3}: 5 ocrins
Lighter Pine: 4: {heat x2}: 2 ocrins
Muddle Leaf: 1: {muddle x2}
Pacify: 1: {Enthrall x3}
Stimulate: 1: {adrenaline or stimulate x2}: 2 ocrins each

amberstone: 3: (Persona +2): {compulsion or enthrall x3}: 10 ocrins
emberstone: 3: (Cohesion +2): {compulsion or enthrall x3}: 10 ocrins
lodestone: 3: {blind or electrocute x3}: n / a
milkstone: 2: (Will +2): {frostbite or insulate x3}: 10 ocrins
ruddystone: 2: (Fitness +2): 10 ocrins

aluminum: 4: {blind or electrocute x3}: 5 ocrins
chromium: 2: {compulsion x3}: 10 ocrins
manganese: 1: {leach x3} : 10 ocrins
magnesium: 1: {mend x2}: 5 ocrins
tin: 2: {muddle x2}: 1 ocrin
zinc: 3: {recover or restore x3}: 5 ocrins

Spoiler: People of Interest

Master of the Sunken Wood: Rheini man.
Gastrobon: Centrin man: Plaza Tavern owner, Bridgetown.
Merita: Centrin woman: Plaza Tavern cook, heartmate of Gastrobon.
Grandon: Centrin man: Grist Mill operator, Bridgetown.
Farlen & Hortica: Centrin couple: farmers, Bridgetown.
Killian: Spiofthest man: fisherman, Bridgetown.
Sheldon & Indigo: alchemists, South Road Fair.

GM: Each character receives 9 DP.

OOC: State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.