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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8001018" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>The dwarf and the half-orc were gone for about an hour, leaving Aerikoth, Shanni and Dermot at the Vulture's Roost. On their return, Barzog happily accepted another round of ale from Darrow, who explained to the others that they had a meeting set with Barzog's "friends" at dusk, by the docks. Over the next couple of hours at the inn, Barzog remained immune to further questions and blandishments, instead producing a large quantity of gold and starting to drink his way through it. The half-orc's speech gradually became even cruder than normal, but more incomprehensible as he slurred his words, so there was a positive side to his drinking binge. Only after he was physically unable to continue did he stop. Devins, having made a fair amount of coin that afternoon, allowed Dermot to take Barzog up to an available room in order for the half-orc to sleep it off. Aerikoth meanwhile had found a room of his own, in order to study his spellbook.</p><p></p><p>Shortly after Dermot had returned to report on Barzog's condition to Darrow and Shanni, all three were quite surprised when Rahnee Roaringhorn stepped through the inn's door and greeted them with a wry smile. Her companions were pleased to see her, mentioning that they had only been in Starmantle for a couple of days themselves. Rahnee explained that she had been “dropped back” at Jandrico's establishment in Westgate, where she was informed of the others' destination. She then eagerly listened as Shanni brought her up to date on the group's efforts to track down possible leads to Janatha's whereabouts. (<em>It is good to see Rahnee rejoin her companions, who as I have observed before seem uninterested in each other's private business; no questioning or explanation regarding Rahnee's short sojourn with her family in Waterdeep is mentioned. Or perhaps the chronicler deliberately did not record it? Something to ponder. --C</em>)</p><p></p><p>In response to a question from Rahnee, Darrow described the "friends" of Barzog that he had met earlier that day as a bunch of bandits - tough, skilled, possibly pirates. The dwarf had some doubts as to their professionalism, however, if they employed Barzog on a regular basis. As the four were discussing whether or not to venture out into the rain, the former stowaway Errend walked in, looking much improved in his new squire's tunic. Errend also showed some newfound manners and gallantry while being introduced to Rahnee. He explained that he had been looking for them in order to properly thank them for their help. He said that he was now a bonded servant to a member of the Order of Kainen, Sir Robin, known as "the brave" in some local minstrel songs. Before departing, Errend invited the group to visit the Order and talk to Sir Robin, should they wish.</p><p></p><p>By dusk on Alturiak 29, Aerikoth had not yet emerged from his studies and the others were disinclined to disturb him. Rahnee decided to take Errend up on his offer and visit the Order of Kainen while Darrow, Shanni and Dermot went to meet Barzog's "friends". Barzog first had to be woken up, Darrow again volunteering to deal with the half-orc after an underwhelming show of enthusiasm from his companions.</p><p></p><p>Once Barzog was downstairs and mobile, the three followed him out of the Vulture's Roost to the Northern Docks. There, the first mate of <em>The Blind Man</em>, who was called Red Ortho, welcomed Barzog back with a barked order to get down to the ship's hold to help clean up, while he talked business with Darrow and the others. The half-orc protested, but then slunk away, muttering, to obey the order.</p><p></p><p>Red Ortho then turned his attention to Darrow, who he admitted looked pretty tough. He said he had done some checking around and that Darrow had quite a rep in the city. If the dwarf and his companions could get a job done for him, he said, then they could sail with him when the ship left at midnight. Dermot played the part of an enthusiastic ruffian, while Shanni decided silence was the best option.</p><p></p><p>Ortho explained that he needed his crew working on the ship and could not afford to send them off to collect certain things owed them before they sailed. Cutting to the chase, he said that Councilman Jebers owed him 100 gold and a token, the latter item apparently conferring privileges on Jebers that were now revoked. Ortho did not care how they accomplished this and in response to a question from Darrow said that Jebers should not be talking about what he had done, if he was smart. Shanni broke her silence to confirm that they should not involve the name of either Red Ortho or his ship, but pointed out that Jebers would surely know who was behind them. Ortho said that of course he would know, but again would not be talking.</p><p></p><p>Since the group were evidently up for the job, Ortho told them that Jebers normally went from the Council building to the baths in the Eastern sector and gave them a description of their target. He also mentioned that the usual fee paid to a group sailing on a run with <em>The Blind Man </em>was 500 gold, to be split however they wanted once the voyage was over. Ortho was a little confused when asked by Darrow and Shanni about their duties, but said that if they were willing to collect for him, they would be all right, as the coin was good and they were not the types to be talking about it afterwards. (<em>Of course Red Ortho is being deliberately vague about his ship's business, as he assumes the party already knows about it, having been introduced by Barzog. This is what comes from having friends in low places. --R</em>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8001018, member: 7015827"] The dwarf and the half-orc were gone for about an hour, leaving Aerikoth, Shanni and Dermot at the Vulture's Roost. On their return, Barzog happily accepted another round of ale from Darrow, who explained to the others that they had a meeting set with Barzog's "friends" at dusk, by the docks. Over the next couple of hours at the inn, Barzog remained immune to further questions and blandishments, instead producing a large quantity of gold and starting to drink his way through it. The half-orc's speech gradually became even cruder than normal, but more incomprehensible as he slurred his words, so there was a positive side to his drinking binge. Only after he was physically unable to continue did he stop. Devins, having made a fair amount of coin that afternoon, allowed Dermot to take Barzog up to an available room in order for the half-orc to sleep it off. Aerikoth meanwhile had found a room of his own, in order to study his spellbook. Shortly after Dermot had returned to report on Barzog's condition to Darrow and Shanni, all three were quite surprised when Rahnee Roaringhorn stepped through the inn's door and greeted them with a wry smile. Her companions were pleased to see her, mentioning that they had only been in Starmantle for a couple of days themselves. Rahnee explained that she had been “dropped back” at Jandrico's establishment in Westgate, where she was informed of the others' destination. She then eagerly listened as Shanni brought her up to date on the group's efforts to track down possible leads to Janatha's whereabouts. ([I]It is good to see Rahnee rejoin her companions, who as I have observed before seem uninterested in each other's private business; no questioning or explanation regarding Rahnee's short sojourn with her family in Waterdeep is mentioned. Or perhaps the chronicler deliberately did not record it? Something to ponder. --C[/I]) In response to a question from Rahnee, Darrow described the "friends" of Barzog that he had met earlier that day as a bunch of bandits - tough, skilled, possibly pirates. The dwarf had some doubts as to their professionalism, however, if they employed Barzog on a regular basis. As the four were discussing whether or not to venture out into the rain, the former stowaway Errend walked in, looking much improved in his new squire's tunic. Errend also showed some newfound manners and gallantry while being introduced to Rahnee. He explained that he had been looking for them in order to properly thank them for their help. He said that he was now a bonded servant to a member of the Order of Kainen, Sir Robin, known as "the brave" in some local minstrel songs. Before departing, Errend invited the group to visit the Order and talk to Sir Robin, should they wish. By dusk on Alturiak 29, Aerikoth had not yet emerged from his studies and the others were disinclined to disturb him. Rahnee decided to take Errend up on his offer and visit the Order of Kainen while Darrow, Shanni and Dermot went to meet Barzog's "friends". Barzog first had to be woken up, Darrow again volunteering to deal with the half-orc after an underwhelming show of enthusiasm from his companions. Once Barzog was downstairs and mobile, the three followed him out of the Vulture's Roost to the Northern Docks. There, the first mate of [I]The Blind Man[/I], who was called Red Ortho, welcomed Barzog back with a barked order to get down to the ship's hold to help clean up, while he talked business with Darrow and the others. The half-orc protested, but then slunk away, muttering, to obey the order. Red Ortho then turned his attention to Darrow, who he admitted looked pretty tough. He said he had done some checking around and that Darrow had quite a rep in the city. If the dwarf and his companions could get a job done for him, he said, then they could sail with him when the ship left at midnight. Dermot played the part of an enthusiastic ruffian, while Shanni decided silence was the best option. Ortho explained that he needed his crew working on the ship and could not afford to send them off to collect certain things owed them before they sailed. Cutting to the chase, he said that Councilman Jebers owed him 100 gold and a token, the latter item apparently conferring privileges on Jebers that were now revoked. Ortho did not care how they accomplished this and in response to a question from Darrow said that Jebers should not be talking about what he had done, if he was smart. Shanni broke her silence to confirm that they should not involve the name of either Red Ortho or his ship, but pointed out that Jebers would surely know who was behind them. Ortho said that of course he would know, but again would not be talking. Since the group were evidently up for the job, Ortho told them that Jebers normally went from the Council building to the baths in the Eastern sector and gave them a description of their target. He also mentioned that the usual fee paid to a group sailing on a run with [I]The Blind Man [/I]was 500 gold, to be split however they wanted once the voyage was over. Ortho was a little confused when asked by Darrow and Shanni about their duties, but said that if they were willing to collect for him, they would be all right, as the coin was good and they were not the types to be talking about it afterwards. ([I]Of course Red Ortho is being deliberately vague about his ship's business, as he assumes the party already knows about it, having been introduced by Barzog. This is what comes from having friends in low places. --R[/I]) [/QUOTE]
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