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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8114988" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>Shanni went on to describe some of what she had seen from her vantage point outside the Empty Fish. She drew the conclusion that the Scarlet Company had been very wary of them; the rogue had observed their sorcerer sending in his familiar first, then coming to take a look see with one of his buddies, as she put it. This did not bother Rahnee, who said it was good to know that they had not turned stupid since they had last met. Shanni continued her narrative, mentioning that a third company member had arrived, then finally Juril and Slipster last. Juril stopped outside to watch, like she had asked him to.</p><p></p><p>Dermot wondered out loud if they had done enough to change the Scarlet Company’s minds. Rahnee perceptively stated that if they did not attend the next meeting on the morrow, then she would say so. Darrow said he thought that if five dead assassins weren’t enough to sway them, nothing would, Rahnee nodding in agreement.</p><p></p><p>The company put further discussion on hold until they reached the safer environs of the Gatereach Inn. Shanni mentioned Juril had told her the Scarlets would have to pay back the contract fee if they departed, but they did not have enough to do so. Both she and Darrow brought up the idea of providing them with some funds, Darrow suggesting splitting the reward with them. Dermot found the situation awkward, observing that either way, the Scarlet Company would have rich nobles with knives out for their necks.</p><p></p><p>The ranger was less keen on doling out any more of the party’s gold, given what their “insurance” had already cost them, but he did suggest they might hire them for something. Rahnee shared that she had bought several wagons of goods to go to “Veranbrok” and Shanni added that Darrow’s brewing gear would need to be delivered there, as well. Rahnee then asked how much the Scarlet Company needed to pay off their contract. Shanni told her that Juril had said 1,500 gold, which caused Darrow’s eyes to bulge and Dermot to grimace in response. The petite rogue mentioned that she had picked up a couple of the assassins’ magic daggers, which could sell for a bit. Aerikoth questioned why the needed to pay at all, as the contract was obviously agreed upon under false pretenses, and from the Mercenaries Guild’s point of view was null and void from the beginning. (<em>The legal logic is impeccable, of course. In practical terms, it would be a dicey prospect for a small adventuring company to inform a noble house with a large assassins guild that they are abandoning a contract and keeping the money. The smart move would therefore be to keep the money and leave town immediately. As Rahnee and her companions have observed, the Scarlet Company has previously demonstrated its lack of stupidity. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>Rahnee at this point turned the conversation to why the Fire Knives had sent assassins. Shanni queried how she knew they were Fire Knives; Rahnee responded that she had seen the insignia before, up close. All agreed that prior to continuing the fight against the Fire Knives and House Cormaeril, they wanted the Scarlets out of the way before any further trouble occurred. Shanni excused herself, saying she wanted to do a quick prowl before bed and might try to see if the Scarlets got away. Rahnee thought this a good idea but warned her to be careful, bantering a bit with her about Juril as well before the petite rogue put the hood of her cloak up and went out again into the night.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8114988, member: 7015827"] Shanni went on to describe some of what she had seen from her vantage point outside the Empty Fish. She drew the conclusion that the Scarlet Company had been very wary of them; the rogue had observed their sorcerer sending in his familiar first, then coming to take a look see with one of his buddies, as she put it. This did not bother Rahnee, who said it was good to know that they had not turned stupid since they had last met. Shanni continued her narrative, mentioning that a third company member had arrived, then finally Juril and Slipster last. Juril stopped outside to watch, like she had asked him to. Dermot wondered out loud if they had done enough to change the Scarlet Company’s minds. Rahnee perceptively stated that if they did not attend the next meeting on the morrow, then she would say so. Darrow said he thought that if five dead assassins weren’t enough to sway them, nothing would, Rahnee nodding in agreement. The company put further discussion on hold until they reached the safer environs of the Gatereach Inn. Shanni mentioned Juril had told her the Scarlets would have to pay back the contract fee if they departed, but they did not have enough to do so. Both she and Darrow brought up the idea of providing them with some funds, Darrow suggesting splitting the reward with them. Dermot found the situation awkward, observing that either way, the Scarlet Company would have rich nobles with knives out for their necks. The ranger was less keen on doling out any more of the party’s gold, given what their “insurance” had already cost them, but he did suggest they might hire them for something. Rahnee shared that she had bought several wagons of goods to go to “Veranbrok” and Shanni added that Darrow’s brewing gear would need to be delivered there, as well. Rahnee then asked how much the Scarlet Company needed to pay off their contract. Shanni told her that Juril had said 1,500 gold, which caused Darrow’s eyes to bulge and Dermot to grimace in response. The petite rogue mentioned that she had picked up a couple of the assassins’ magic daggers, which could sell for a bit. Aerikoth questioned why the needed to pay at all, as the contract was obviously agreed upon under false pretenses, and from the Mercenaries Guild’s point of view was null and void from the beginning. ([I]The legal logic is impeccable, of course. In practical terms, it would be a dicey prospect for a small adventuring company to inform a noble house with a large assassins guild that they are abandoning a contract and keeping the money. The smart move would therefore be to keep the money and leave town immediately. As Rahnee and her companions have observed, the Scarlet Company has previously demonstrated its lack of stupidity. --R[/I]) Rahnee at this point turned the conversation to why the Fire Knives had sent assassins. Shanni queried how she knew they were Fire Knives; Rahnee responded that she had seen the insignia before, up close. All agreed that prior to continuing the fight against the Fire Knives and House Cormaeril, they wanted the Scarlets out of the way before any further trouble occurred. Shanni excused herself, saying she wanted to do a quick prowl before bed and might try to see if the Scarlets got away. Rahnee thought this a good idea but warned her to be careful, bantering a bit with her about Juril as well before the petite rogue put the hood of her cloak up and went out again into the night. [/QUOTE]
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