Vengeance in Mornonas

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

OOC: Assuming Jasper and Oculus rejoin the group and report their findings...

As Oculus and Jasper finish telling the others about the contents of the book, Jasper paces across the room at a speed that would be comical if the expression on his face wasn't so grim. "This is terrible! With Terriux, he could know exactly where to go to find the other orbs, and he already has a boat ready to leave at a moment's notice. And if he does, we will have no way to track him down again. I can only think of two options: We can either try to steal the stones before dawn tomorrow, or we can try to get the baron to intervene." Jasper stops pacing and turns to Oculus. "Why do you think the priest and the counsellor may be in cahoots with the baron? They killed several men from the city watch today."

 

[doghead]

ooc: Take 10. Good thinking.

Xavier plays for a while with the group. If the opportunity comes up, he asks them about where they are from, and what brings them here. He listens rather than talks.

As the weariness of the day, and hunger, begin to catch up on him, Xavier seeks out some food and a place to sleep. Perhaps at the inn. Perhaps around one of the campfires. He glances whistfully at the womans caravan, but the words of one of the families old retainers comes back to him. If its too good to be true, it probably isn't. Good or true. Take your pick. Xavier shakes his head and silently laughs at his fantasies. Tonight is not the time and place, even if Sune has chosen to smile upon you tonight. With an apology to the Goddess, he sets about getting some food, seeing to his horse and getting finding somewhere to sleep.

 

[DarkMaster]

Between the songs Xavier has a bit of time to exchange with the muscisian. The half-elf (diplomacy roll 12+9) really seems to enjoy the compagny of the young noble. The half-elf is of medium build about 5'9 and 140 pounds. He, like most people with elven blood looks beautiful. He is dressed with very colorful cloth. Xavier also can feel that the young adult has a very strong personality and is very mature for his age. "You know Xavier, I wish all Nobles were like you, the world would be a much better place. My name is Volandor'th. I kept the 'th from my father adds the half-elf smiling. " We are from the south of Axyr. We are traveller ever since the Empress decided that our country was the leisure spot for the Axaryian nobility. They invaded our little coastal country 100 years ago and transformed it in magnificient beaches for the nobility and bourgeoisie. My Mother's family had two choices, stay and entertain them for a miserable wage, or travel and entertain the world, the money is not much better but at least we are free. This week we will entertain the people of Mornonas, next week who knows. He pauses looks at the stars and add "We never plan our life more than a week in advance"
He pauses and looks at the noble for a second

"You look hungry, please join us for the meal."
(SenseMotive roll ???+7) Xavier doens't discern any malice in the young half-elf attitude.

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Uncle Joe's surprised by Jasper appearance. He listen to him carefully trying to figure out what his nefew is trying to say. "Jasper, be carefull with the Baron, he sees Uder as a great benefactor and a good man. Uder gave a lot of money to the Baron in the last ten years to finance his various project.

I doubt the Jroik is still alive, I was there when they buried him in Talos.

Calm down Jasper, we don't need to rush anything, I personally have a small boat that could go up the king river at least up to Domur or deep inside the Barbarian territory. Obviously if his next destination is across the ocean, my little boat won't be that useful. But he can't cross the border in Domur in less than a day, so that would give us a chance to find an alternate solution.

Visibely Joe doesn't seem too sure on what the next best course of action should be. But he doesn't want to take a rushed descision that he would regret laters. He sits back in his confortable chair, lower his head and thinks.

OOC Domur is the largest city of the country. Because of the mountain all around and the barbarian in the south, the city has become the door to Mergovie. Everyday 90% of all commercial boat coming in the country goes through its border. The gate is overwhelmed and it is not unknown to spend 1-2 days before being allowed to go through. The king would want to create more access to the king's river but powerfull Lobby (The owner of the Domur Inn, tavern and entertainement area) are not agreeing and are currently preventing him from executing his plan (The lobby part is only known by Xavier, Jasper and Oculus)

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces.

Xavier accepts the offer of food and between songs, asks the half-elf about his life, the places he has been and the things that he has seen. Xavier's questions are driven by nothing more than curiosity, and he lets the matter drop or moves the conversation on to other areas if his companion seems reluctant to speak of things.If the opportunity comes up, he will ask the half-elf what he ment by 'keeping the 'th from his father'.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Jasper calms down at Joe's words, although he still looks upset. "You're right, we can't act rashly. But we must do something."

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon

Solomon, seeing the restaraunt figures he'll walk right in. Unless he sees a concentration of city watch, he'll simply walk in and look around.

 

[silentspace]

Back in the study, Oculus ponders the book.

The location of the other Orb can all be found in Terriux or Deuix depending on their location (prime or outerplane).

"Jasper, the hints about the locations of the orbs, do you understand them? Let's see... Uder has Terriux and Flaviux, so Magiux, Maliux and Deuix are unaccounted for. I think it means that Deuix is on Isidore, and Magiux and Maliux are in our own material realm. Is that how you understand it also?"

Later, Oculus is about to give his reasons why he suspects the Baron is at least friendly with, and possibly allied with Uder and the "priest" of Hieroneous when Uncle Joe confirms his suspicions. Uder is influential in the city, and the Baron's friend.

"Yes, that priest of Hieroneous probably wasn't Jriok. He seemed to be more of a monk than a priest, judging by your descriptions of how he moved so quickly at such an advanced age."

"Jriok's death is another avenue to explore. How is it that Jriok was succeeded by an evil monk as priest of a great temple of Mornonas? It's quite frightening... it suggests that there is corruption within Hieroneous' church." Oculus thinks for a moment. "Maybe we should discuss this matters with other members of Hieroneous' clergy..."

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

OOC: You're right - totally missed that little post...

BIC: Solomon approaches the soldiers. "You survived! Where are the others?" His stomach growls, but he has more important priorities at the moment.

 

[DarkMaster]

The two soldiers greet Solomon happy to see him alive. They both stand up, pick up the basket of chicken and approaches Solomon. "I think we will be better discussing outside. " Solomon follows the soldiers outside. "The others are at Jasper's uncle house. They are waiting for you. We can lead you there and give some chicken on the way" Jraq looks at Solomon, who doesn't look at his best: hungry, injured and dirty. he then adds very softly "If you want?".

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OOC Elves in this world have names like Vt'txxxx or Gh'hxxx. Hl'lar is another example. That is a well known fact. Sorry you couldn't know that.

After an hour and half of dancing and playing. The half-elf stops playing and bring Xavier behind the caravan. "Come with me, we will go eat."(roll spot 16+1 ) Xavier notices a lot of family traits among the groups even Volandor'th and the half-orc seems related with the others. "Eat my friend, eat. Volandor'th starts describing various places across the world from the tall spires of Axyr to the Neig grotto near the northern pole and going through the arid barbarian steppes. But he never talk about his country of origin.
When asked about his father "My father was an elf, my mothers told me he was a member of the Empress court, his name was Th'hel something. I kept the Th at the end, it adds a bit of pezaz when I introduce myself. He finishes laughing.

The half-elf seems pretty open to discuss about anything. As Xavier is almost done with his meal Volandor'th looks at him seriously. "I think Sylla made a great choice you are indeed an excellent man. Tonight her door will be open to you" Volandor'th points one of the caravan looking very seriously at Xavier.

a few other members of the group are around eating not really paying attention to their discussion.


OOC don't worry this will stay decent. If you feel uncomfortable with the topic let me know
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OOC Deuix is not necessairly on Isidore. It only points out to other orb located in the outer plane

Joe looks at Oculus "The only problem is that they aren't any member of Heireionous clergy left in the city. Since the last war with the Barbarian it became fashionable for certain member of the elite to spit on Heireionous. The King is still a fervent follower but a few more "rebel" noble don't make a lot of effort to support him, let's say. The king lost many men and a lot of support, so he accepts unable to do a thing.

As for the Baron being directly involved with the Uder. I really don't know, I don't spend enough time at the court anymore.

Karn looks at the other a bit irritated. He seems to become impatient. Karn is more a men of action and obviously his uncomfortable with Oculus, Jasper and Joe discussion about matters that he doesn't really understand.

Joe turns towards Oculus "One thing for sure, try to contact Hl'lar he knows a lot of thing about the city and politics, but be extremely careful if he knows too much he might try to get everything for himself.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

"Yes. A good idea." Solomon replies to the soldiers. As he walks to Jasper's uncle, he eats the foot sloppily with his hands. "You are coming with me. Does that mean everyone else is there?"