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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8033901" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>The five adventurers ran into the dozen or so guard members in the western part of the forest and reported their encounters to the captain, who was relieved to hear that all the manticores had been taken care of. Marching east out of the forest, the group came upon a small farm, which Rahnee explained was owned by the father of one of their former companions. As she tapped on the farmhouse door, Aerikoth dismissed his summoned bear, so as not to frighten the cows (or townspeople). Garens Winnfall, looking rather haggard, opened the door and welcomed Rahnee into his home, while the others remained outside. (<em>Garens has had a hard life, including previously losing his son Aratae to the ministrations of the torturers in the dungeon of the former local lord, Hallton. Rahnee similarly lost her companions Brok-Tul and Veran to Hallton's guards and barely escaped herself, before returning to take her revenge. No doubt the shared loss has formed something of a bond between the two. --C</em>)</p><p></p><p>After a time, Rahnee emerged and informed her companions that the town was in bad shape due to the lack of caravans and trade getting through. She also relayed that the farmer expected some in Tallwell would welcome Pahar’s soldiers, while others would not, due to past enmity. Following some debate, it was decided to march openly into town, rather than trying to sneak around it and barrack the soldiers at the old Hallton manor. The guard captain agreed, although he wondered if the manor were occupied, which was unknown. (<em>Now we shall see the results of the company's neglect of this poor village over the past month, following their victory over Hallton and subsequent pledge to support "Veranbrok" as Rahnee now called the territory. Perhaps they had their reasons, and adventurers are certainly not known for their reliability, yet the suffering of the villagers belies the promises made. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>Marching into Tallwell, the companions and the squad of baronial soldiers found the town quiet. Rahnee suggested that Darrow knock on the door of the mayor, Haman Amphrael, to see if he was in. Amphrael courteously greeted the dwarf in a neutral tone and then similarly welcomed Rahnee, remembering her from the last visit, after the self-styled “Duke” Hallton had been defeated. As the remaining companions entered his home, the mayor introduced his wife Grani, who somewhat haltingly returned their salutations. Not trusting the situation, Dermot and Shanni stood by the entrance door to watch the outside while Aerikoth observed the mayor and his wife with unblinking eyes.</p><p></p><p>Rahnee apologized for the intrusion on short notice, which Grani politely discounted, only regretting that they had little in the way of hospitality to offer. As he invited them to move closer to the fireplace, her husband observed that the winter had been harsh and that Rahnee had been delayed in coming. She acknowledged this, also mentioning that they had dealt with the manticores in the forest, which should help the situation. The mayor then asked if they had found any human remains, explaining that several townsfolk had attempted to make it through the forest in the past tenday, but had not returned. Darrow responded by bringing out the axes and the gold ring in the pouch they had found in the manticore cave. Amphrael said they must have belonged to some of the town’s woodcutters, suggesting they visit the logging camp outside of town.</p><p></p><p>After Rahnee and Darrow had explained in summary fashion their recent adventures in recovering the daughter of a Teziir city official from slavers, Amphrael explained what had been happening in Tallwell since Hallton was defeated. According to the mayor, the first tenday afterwards had been relatively calm, as there was no one left to threaten the town. During the second tenday, however, people began to worry that no one had come to aid them, fearing that brigands or beasts might return without the presence of any soldiers. That was when several had headed into the forest, despite warnings of the manticores who inhabited it. Finally, in the last tenday things had become much worse, as a former forest patrol of Hallton’s had returned to the manor and set themselves up as bandit lords. The mayor said that their leader – called “The Beast” - had become a wild man, out of control.</p><p></p><p>Darrow mentioned that they had brought some of Pahar’s soldiers with them, to help maintain order, and said he would take special pleasure in personally dealing with those currently occupying the manor. Obviously concerned, Amphrael queried if the adventurers could leave a security force to protect the town while they went after the bandits. Rahnee promised him that they would both deal with the bandits on the morrow and be able to leave Pahar’s troops for protection.</p><p></p><p>Apparently satisfied with the mayor’s comportment, she ended the meeting by formally introducing Darrow, Dermot and Shanni and asked Darrow to accompany the mayor to his introduction to the Baronial guard captain. Amphrael thanked them and mentioned that he and his wife would see who was around in town and make sure they were introduced. Unfortunately, they had nothing to offer for hospitality other than shelter, as their provisions were nearly exhausted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8033901, member: 7015827"] The five adventurers ran into the dozen or so guard members in the western part of the forest and reported their encounters to the captain, who was relieved to hear that all the manticores had been taken care of. Marching east out of the forest, the group came upon a small farm, which Rahnee explained was owned by the father of one of their former companions. As she tapped on the farmhouse door, Aerikoth dismissed his summoned bear, so as not to frighten the cows (or townspeople). Garens Winnfall, looking rather haggard, opened the door and welcomed Rahnee into his home, while the others remained outside. ([I]Garens has had a hard life, including previously losing his son Aratae to the ministrations of the torturers in the dungeon of the former local lord, Hallton. Rahnee similarly lost her companions Brok-Tul and Veran to Hallton's guards and barely escaped herself, before returning to take her revenge. No doubt the shared loss has formed something of a bond between the two. --C[/I]) After a time, Rahnee emerged and informed her companions that the town was in bad shape due to the lack of caravans and trade getting through. She also relayed that the farmer expected some in Tallwell would welcome Pahar’s soldiers, while others would not, due to past enmity. Following some debate, it was decided to march openly into town, rather than trying to sneak around it and barrack the soldiers at the old Hallton manor. The guard captain agreed, although he wondered if the manor were occupied, which was unknown. ([I]Now we shall see the results of the company's neglect of this poor village over the past month, following their victory over Hallton and subsequent pledge to support "Veranbrok" as Rahnee now called the territory. Perhaps they had their reasons, and adventurers are certainly not known for their reliability, yet the suffering of the villagers belies the promises made. --R[/I]) Marching into Tallwell, the companions and the squad of baronial soldiers found the town quiet. Rahnee suggested that Darrow knock on the door of the mayor, Haman Amphrael, to see if he was in. Amphrael courteously greeted the dwarf in a neutral tone and then similarly welcomed Rahnee, remembering her from the last visit, after the self-styled “Duke” Hallton had been defeated. As the remaining companions entered his home, the mayor introduced his wife Grani, who somewhat haltingly returned their salutations. Not trusting the situation, Dermot and Shanni stood by the entrance door to watch the outside while Aerikoth observed the mayor and his wife with unblinking eyes. Rahnee apologized for the intrusion on short notice, which Grani politely discounted, only regretting that they had little in the way of hospitality to offer. As he invited them to move closer to the fireplace, her husband observed that the winter had been harsh and that Rahnee had been delayed in coming. She acknowledged this, also mentioning that they had dealt with the manticores in the forest, which should help the situation. The mayor then asked if they had found any human remains, explaining that several townsfolk had attempted to make it through the forest in the past tenday, but had not returned. Darrow responded by bringing out the axes and the gold ring in the pouch they had found in the manticore cave. Amphrael said they must have belonged to some of the town’s woodcutters, suggesting they visit the logging camp outside of town. After Rahnee and Darrow had explained in summary fashion their recent adventures in recovering the daughter of a Teziir city official from slavers, Amphrael explained what had been happening in Tallwell since Hallton was defeated. According to the mayor, the first tenday afterwards had been relatively calm, as there was no one left to threaten the town. During the second tenday, however, people began to worry that no one had come to aid them, fearing that brigands or beasts might return without the presence of any soldiers. That was when several had headed into the forest, despite warnings of the manticores who inhabited it. Finally, in the last tenday things had become much worse, as a former forest patrol of Hallton’s had returned to the manor and set themselves up as bandit lords. The mayor said that their leader – called “The Beast” - had become a wild man, out of control. Darrow mentioned that they had brought some of Pahar’s soldiers with them, to help maintain order, and said he would take special pleasure in personally dealing with those currently occupying the manor. Obviously concerned, Amphrael queried if the adventurers could leave a security force to protect the town while they went after the bandits. Rahnee promised him that they would both deal with the bandits on the morrow and be able to leave Pahar’s troops for protection. Apparently satisfied with the mayor’s comportment, she ended the meeting by formally introducing Darrow, Dermot and Shanni and asked Darrow to accompany the mayor to his introduction to the Baronial guard captain. Amphrael thanked them and mentioned that he and his wife would see who was around in town and make sure they were introduced. Unfortunately, they had nothing to offer for hospitality other than shelter, as their provisions were nearly exhausted. [/QUOTE]
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