Vengeance in Mornonas

[Kangaxx]

Back in the study, Oculus ponders the book.

"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?"

"I think it was just saying they're associated with those planes. The only way to actually find them is with Terriux and Deiux."

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..."

"Or perhaps it's a young man using a magical disguise. Where could we find an official cleric of Heronious?"

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.

Karn looks upset. Maybe I should try to involve him in the conversation.
"Karn, there's something I was wondering about. Back in Prumen, did you ever have reason to think the mayor's brother was involved in the conspiracy? The sniper that killed him didn't look like a member of Uder's group, but it would be a remarkably poor coincidence if he happened upon one of the orbs, and then the sniper happened upon him."

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces.

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." 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.

Xavier listens with great interest to the traveller's tales of far lands. Many of the names of places are familer from his lessons and around the court. But the traveller gives them colour and life that they have not had before. Xavier whistfully plays with the idea of joining them in their travells across the land. Xavier's has to restrain himself or the questions would just tumble out thick and fast.

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.

OOC: eek!

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

Xavier's train of thought comes crashing to a stop. Fortunately, his time in court has taught him how to keep a neutral expression. Why would she chose me? And what has she chosen me for? Xavier sits silently for a moment as his thoughts whirl, collide and go spinning off in strange directions. He comes up with a multitude of possiblities, but no compelling reasons for chosing one over another. Xavier's Great Great Grandmother comes to mind. Half fey, she lives still but has little to do with the family these days. But as is the custom, he spent a year in her house as a very young child and it is from her that he learnt the language of the elves. He thinks of his elder sister, a priestess of Selune. She often chides him for his seriousness. Why must you always understand what happening? You could just accept it. Why must you always know before hand whether something is good or bad by definition? The world is too complex to be catagorised so simply.

Xavier's fingers play lightly over the stings of his lute. He considers asking Volandor'th. He decides to ask Sylla herself. A sudden vision of being found naked, trussed up and penniless spings to mind. He sudders and decides to keep his wits about him. And his pants on.

Xavier gets to his feet. His heart pounds.

"I hope that we get the chance to meet again. If it is later rather than sooner, I hope that I have a little more to share about the world at large than I do now."

With that Xavier steps over to where his horse is tied, and makes sure the balnket is secure and everything is fine. He indicates for his hound to follow and heads over to Sylla's wagon. At the door he motions for the hound to stay and guard. Xavier taps gently on the door.

ooc: I'm assuming that some time has passed and Xavier already unsaddled his horse. He would not leave it saddled for any length of time after riding. His longsword and crossbow are still on the saddle, but he is wearing his armour and short sword. Any papers of importance he has, he has on him.

 

[DarkMaster]

Jraq answers Solomon question. "Well not everyone, Telic and Gnarll didn't make it. All the others are there thinking about the next best course of action to stop this insanity".

The two soldiers seems also quite in shape and the three men make it rather quickly to Joe's house. Jraq rang the bell and shortly after Joe's wife answers. "Oh it's you, get in Oculus and Jasper are studying some of their discovery. The others are discussing in the living room. Seeing Solomon eat the chicken with his hand directly from the basket she adds "Come with me in the kitchen I will give you a plate and some utensil, so that you can eat decently. I also prepared some cookies if you want.". As Solomon enters the room he can hear Jasper yelling various theory at the others in a room farther away.

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Xavier approaches the wagon climb two wooden stairs attach to the wagon and knocks on the door. He can hear music coming from inside and a wonderfull subtle smell is flowing out of a curtained open window on his right. "The door isn't lock you can enter" says a very soft and feminine voice inside.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon appreciates the soldiers' sympathy. He was worried everyone was against him, and that the soldiers agree it is insanity warms his opinion of them considerably. He gets them to fill in as many details of the events at the Temple after he fled as they can. He heaves a deep sigh at the news of the death of his friends.

Solomon politely obliges Joe's wife, asking to clean up and appologizing for any mess or inconvenience.

Solomon enters the study tired and disheartened. He doesn't really even know Jasper or Oculon very well, yet they are among the only friends he has.

"Hello. I am greatful for your uncle's hospitality Jasper. Nice to see you Karn and Oculon. Do you have any good news?"

 

[Ferrix]

A small smile creeps across Dai's face when he sees the half-orc, pained and disheartened but also perhaps relieved. "Ye dun made it out. 's good..." He trails off, swaying in his crouched position.

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces.

Xavier pushes open the door and steps into the wagon. He takes a moment to look around the wagon before turning to Sylla. He smiles as easily as he can in greeting.

"Hello again. We didn't get the chance to introduce ourselves properly. My name is Xavier. Volandor'th tells me that you have chosen me for something. I was wondering what that something was."

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Solomon appreciates the soldiers' sympathy. He was worried everyone was against him, and that the soldiers agree it is insanity warms his opinion of them considerably. He gets them to fill in as many details of the events at the Temple after he fled as they can. He heaves a deep sigh at the news of the death of his friends.

Solomon politely obliges Joe's wife, asking to clean up and appologizing for any mess or inconvenience.

Solomon enters the study tired and disheartened. He doesn't really even know Jasper or Oculon very well, yet they are among the only friends he has.

"Hello. I am greatful for your uncle's hospitality Jasper. Nice to see you Karn and Oculon. Do you have any good news?"

A warm smile appears on Jasper's face as Solomon enters the room. "Solomon, it is good to see you again. But I fear good news is the only sort we don't have." As quickly as it arrived, the smile is gone. "Uncle Joe, this is Solomon, a militiaman from Prumen. Solomon, this is my esteemed uncle."

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon

Solomon greets Joe solomnly. "Tell me what you've discovered. I suppose you've already heard what has happened with us. I'm glad you made it at least, Dai. It's late now and we should rest. I should anyway. But in the morning we'll have much to do. Someone should assess if we need to get out of town, we being Dai and I. Perhaps you could help me find Frendor and Jessica, Karn."

 

[DarkMaster]

Karn who took a few second to reflect answers back Jasper. Visibely happy to be able to provide some help " I don't think that the mayor brothers was involved in any conspiracy. He was performing search with the councellor, but I cannot beleive that he was involved in these monstruosity. He was a very good men. I know Solomon found an orb on him and, I am pretty sure that this is the reason they killed him. They wanted those evil rocks."

Joe looks at Solomon for a few seconds, deeply reflecting. He then quickly hit his chest with the palm of his right hand, the same way the barbarian salutes themselves and without a word sits back in his chair.

Saluting this way means a lot for a barbarian, no words needs to be exchanged to understand the other esteems for you. The simple fact that he didn't said a word after doing the greeting means that Joe deeply understand the barbarian culture.

Joe addresses everybody in the room." So much to do so little time. Solomon is right some of you might need sleep" He looks at Solomon and Dai "but we also don't really have much time ahead of us"

Trolm says grabbing the handle of his sword "We could surprise them by the sewers?"

Jraq proposes the following "No we should attack the boat, they don't know that we are aware of it. The temple is probably well guarded after our failed attempt.

Jraq also answer Solomon question. "If you stay in the city I guess we will have to make sure that you don't get seen by the guard, that will be particularly hard during broad day light.

The tone is starting to rises as people express their opinion. Joe sits back and tries to think amid the loud discussion.

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As Xavier finishes his sentence he notice the women dressed in very transparent cloth, half hidden behind a rich red curtain. He notices that the music is coming out of a small open boxes on her desk and multiple candles are releasing in the air the wonderfull odor.

"Don't be so modest, you know perfectly well why you are here." Still half hidden behind the curtain she smiles at him and make a subtle sign with the head telling him to approach. "Don't be shy put yourself at ease" The aroma, the music and the women are so tempting. The temptation is strong that Xavier can't understand why he feels like he his losing control (Will save roll 16+6) But he suddenly realises that his temptation is caused by more than the gorgeous women, the music or the delicious odor.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon smiles grimly at Joe's greeting, and tucks it away for further investiation in the future.

"Dai - how are you feeling? Are you up for action tonight? I am wounded and tired. Unless someone has healing, I'd prefer to wait. Next time I fight, I want to win. As for our options, I'm very interested in pursuing the counselor into the sewers, though the trail is cold by now, and will be even more so by tomorrow night.

"Someone tell me again about the boat. What could we expect to find there? And does anyone have any theories about what they might be doing in the temple? Were they summoning orcs? If so why? Is this city facing imminent invasion from within?"

"Dai and I are hunted men. If there's important things to be done outside the city, that might be a better place for us. I don't intent to leave though, until I've done some more investigating on Frendor Almat and his daughter. I think they are here in this city somewhere."