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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7855953" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong><strong>Pirates and a Funeral</strong></strong></span></p><p></p><p>Once they entered the Tower, the clerk inside informed them that another bidder for the Hidden House property had appeared, promising to pay 2,000 gold and leaving 100 gold as a good-faith deposit. The clerk explained that the property was not yet sold, however, so he offered to let the group match the 2,000 gold price and take the deed. Despite various arguments advanced by Rahnee, the clerk refused to budge from his position. In a side conference, Brok-Tul offered to sell the ioun stone, but was counseled by Aerikoth against it, given the non-monetary value of the stone's powers. Aerikoth also counseled seeking out additional work, rather than depleting all of the group's funds, which the others felt was a worthwhile idea. After some further dickering with the clerk, Rahnee agreed to make a bid of 2,100 gold on the Hidden House and put down 100 gold as a deposit. The group then departed for the Gatereach guest house, with Aerikoth breaking off to attend to personal business.</p><p></p><p>Later on Nightal 12, Janatha stopped by the guest house to drop off two messages that had been received at the Gatereach for Veran; the monk of Kelemvor immediately retired to his room to digest their contents. A short while later, after he had finished, the companions gathered in the common area as Brok-Tul finished picking up his armor polishing supplies. The first topic of discussion was how to raise the extra gold needed for the Hidden House. Rahnee, who found it peculiar that another bidder had appeared just as they had demonstrated interest in purchasing the property, mentioned she had seen the name of their competitor entered on the clerk's deposit record as "Seriawan of Teziir." Veran speculated that someone may have simply wished to push the price higher, or alternatively might be interested in blocking the establishment of a shrine to Helm. After rejecting the ideas of going to a moneylender or trying to earn gold in the gladiatorial games, the group agreed to seek out another contract at the Mercenaries Guild. <em>(The matter of the Hidden House is a puzzling one indeed. I do not give much credence to the idea of cursed houses in cities, which it seems are often an invention of innkeepers or tale-tellers, who may often benefit from creating such a reputation. Research shows that such types of magics are usually limited to particular cursed items, or truly evil sites normally far away from densely inhabited locations. But I must admit that the story of this particular place in Westgate is remarkably tainted and unlucky, as will be seen again further on. --R)</em></p><p></p><p>At the Guild's office in East Gate, they were informed by the clerk of two available contracts. The first was open to all Guild members and sponsored by the proprietor of the Quivering Thumb, who was willing to pay 100 gold apiece for rare or magical beasts brought in alive. The other contract, whose sponsor's name was protected, was to locate and defeat a group of coastal pirates, who had begun to make their presence known a tenday previously. The clerk explained that a group, estimated to be no more than ten strong, had been raiding ships at anchor along the coast. It appeared that they possessed a small boat they used to slip in and out, infiltrating ships at night to steal items from their cargo. They were suspected of having a hideout to the east of Westgate on the coast, perhaps near a ruined watchtower. The group agreed to take the contract, which had been on offer since the previous day and had no deadline for completion, confident that they knew the area in question and could handle the pirate threat.</p><p></p><p>On the walk back to the Gatereach, Jokull noticed a new sign out in front of the Quivering Thumb advertising the next series of matches, including Jokull's fight to the death against Gagh in the last round. Dinner was held at the inn, where Veran asked directions to the Shore district, mentioning that he planned to attend a ceremony there involving the giving of last rites in the evening. Brok-Tul, who had grown up in the district, insisted on accompanying Veran, as did Rahnee and Jokull, since the area was known as the roughest in Westgate. As the sun began to set, the four set out for the Shore.</p><p></p><p>Once in the district, it took only a short time to find the funeral service, which was being given by Oravan, a priest of Lathander. Oravan welcomed Veran, telling the small crowd that had assembled that it was Veran's generosity that had made the rite possible. The subjects of the rite were Benny and Joanna, two Shore inhabitants who had been known as good people and kind to others. At the priest's invitation, Veran began speaking the words of Kelemvor, in order to speed the subjects on to their rightful judgment. <em>(Brother Veran's behavior in Westgate is a true inspiration for the Order. --C)</em></p><p></p><p>As Veran was finishing his speech, some people on the edge of the crowd began to melt away, sensing trouble. A group of thugs arrived on the scene, their leader saying he was looking for a priest, while taking stock of the presence of Veran and his companions. After telling Veran that he had better bring all of his friends again if he ever came back to the Shore - and noting Brok-Tul's drawn weapon - the leader departed, his crew in tow. Brok-Tul identified them as members of the Shore Patrol, a local gang that was now under the Night Masks' control. Oravan expressed his gratitude for the companions' intervention and thanked Veran again for his generous sponsorship, quickly departing the area as the sun set. The four companions decided that it was time for them to go as well, since a hearty meal awaited them at the Gatereach.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7855953, member: 7015827"] [SIZE=6][B][B]Pirates and a Funeral[/B][/B][/SIZE] Once they entered the Tower, the clerk inside informed them that another bidder for the Hidden House property had appeared, promising to pay 2,000 gold and leaving 100 gold as a good-faith deposit. The clerk explained that the property was not yet sold, however, so he offered to let the group match the 2,000 gold price and take the deed. Despite various arguments advanced by Rahnee, the clerk refused to budge from his position. In a side conference, Brok-Tul offered to sell the ioun stone, but was counseled by Aerikoth against it, given the non-monetary value of the stone's powers. Aerikoth also counseled seeking out additional work, rather than depleting all of the group's funds, which the others felt was a worthwhile idea. After some further dickering with the clerk, Rahnee agreed to make a bid of 2,100 gold on the Hidden House and put down 100 gold as a deposit. The group then departed for the Gatereach guest house, with Aerikoth breaking off to attend to personal business. Later on Nightal 12, Janatha stopped by the guest house to drop off two messages that had been received at the Gatereach for Veran; the monk of Kelemvor immediately retired to his room to digest their contents. A short while later, after he had finished, the companions gathered in the common area as Brok-Tul finished picking up his armor polishing supplies. The first topic of discussion was how to raise the extra gold needed for the Hidden House. Rahnee, who found it peculiar that another bidder had appeared just as they had demonstrated interest in purchasing the property, mentioned she had seen the name of their competitor entered on the clerk's deposit record as "Seriawan of Teziir." Veran speculated that someone may have simply wished to push the price higher, or alternatively might be interested in blocking the establishment of a shrine to Helm. After rejecting the ideas of going to a moneylender or trying to earn gold in the gladiatorial games, the group agreed to seek out another contract at the Mercenaries Guild. [I](The matter of the Hidden House is a puzzling one indeed. I do not give much credence to the idea of cursed houses in cities, which it seems are often an invention of innkeepers or tale-tellers, who may often benefit from creating such a reputation. Research shows that such types of magics are usually limited to particular cursed items, or truly evil sites normally far away from densely inhabited locations. But I must admit that the story of this particular place in Westgate is remarkably tainted and unlucky, as will be seen again further on. --R)[/I] At the Guild's office in East Gate, they were informed by the clerk of two available contracts. The first was open to all Guild members and sponsored by the proprietor of the Quivering Thumb, who was willing to pay 100 gold apiece for rare or magical beasts brought in alive. The other contract, whose sponsor's name was protected, was to locate and defeat a group of coastal pirates, who had begun to make their presence known a tenday previously. The clerk explained that a group, estimated to be no more than ten strong, had been raiding ships at anchor along the coast. It appeared that they possessed a small boat they used to slip in and out, infiltrating ships at night to steal items from their cargo. They were suspected of having a hideout to the east of Westgate on the coast, perhaps near a ruined watchtower. The group agreed to take the contract, which had been on offer since the previous day and had no deadline for completion, confident that they knew the area in question and could handle the pirate threat. On the walk back to the Gatereach, Jokull noticed a new sign out in front of the Quivering Thumb advertising the next series of matches, including Jokull's fight to the death against Gagh in the last round. Dinner was held at the inn, where Veran asked directions to the Shore district, mentioning that he planned to attend a ceremony there involving the giving of last rites in the evening. Brok-Tul, who had grown up in the district, insisted on accompanying Veran, as did Rahnee and Jokull, since the area was known as the roughest in Westgate. As the sun began to set, the four set out for the Shore. Once in the district, it took only a short time to find the funeral service, which was being given by Oravan, a priest of Lathander. Oravan welcomed Veran, telling the small crowd that had assembled that it was Veran's generosity that had made the rite possible. The subjects of the rite were Benny and Joanna, two Shore inhabitants who had been known as good people and kind to others. At the priest's invitation, Veran began speaking the words of Kelemvor, in order to speed the subjects on to their rightful judgment. [I](Brother Veran's behavior in Westgate is a true inspiration for the Order. --C)[/I] As Veran was finishing his speech, some people on the edge of the crowd began to melt away, sensing trouble. A group of thugs arrived on the scene, their leader saying he was looking for a priest, while taking stock of the presence of Veran and his companions. After telling Veran that he had better bring all of his friends again if he ever came back to the Shore - and noting Brok-Tul's drawn weapon - the leader departed, his crew in tow. Brok-Tul identified them as members of the Shore Patrol, a local gang that was now under the Night Masks' control. Oravan expressed his gratitude for the companions' intervention and thanked Veran again for his generous sponsorship, quickly departing the area as the sun set. The four companions decided that it was time for them to go as well, since a hearty meal awaited them at the Gatereach. [/QUOTE]
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