Vengeance in Mornonas

Hl'lar calmly answer Oculus "Let's say she is a good friend of mine, the other two I don't really know them and its better like that. I apologise for the disguise but I am not really appreciated by the guards around here" He makes a subtle wink at Oculus while harboring a big smile.

"You can call her Lorina" Oculus is surprised by the elven women name it isn't a traditional elven name. "She will be your contact to me. She plays here three times a week" He pauses to look at the musician who start their first tune. A few client stand up and starts dancing. He then turns to Oculus and adds "She is good, isn't she.". He takes another sip of his beer. Still looking at the dancing crowd he adds "Time is running quickly I will have to leave, You can ask her anything about this city. If she doesn't know it right away, give her a few day and she should be able to answer you. Also as part of the deal you will tell her what Uder is looking for. She will then work on getting you info that could help us get it first." He finishes his beer get closer to Oculus and whispers "One last thing, I know a lot of people in this town, I strongly suggest you keep your word, Trust is very important for me. A lot of people tried to fool me, but very few are still alive to tell" Again showing what could become his trademark smile(Oculus can recognise the smile even under his magical disguise) that doesn't really tell if what he just said is a joke or the thruth, he stands up and shout. "It was pleasure to make business with you Sir Vrement, have a nice evening" He then heads for the door giving a small pat on the doorman back.

The musician finally take a break and Oculus take the opportunity to approach the group.

OOC Silentspace I will let you change your introduction if you want.

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Joe doesn't see any problem with Solomon spending the day reading in his library. "Solomon, no problem, more knowledge never hurted anyone."

He leads Solomon to his office, opens a secret door under his desk. Solomon can notice light coming out of the secret room. As he approaches he notices that the room is lit with 6 continual rock like the one he found in Mr Almat office. A finely crafted wooden stair leads to the room. As he steps down he realises the size of the library. He estimates that around 10 000 books are packed in this room. In the center of the room he also sees a large book on a small altar. "Please use the search book to find books, they are not properly organised and it migth take you days to find what you are looking for in this mess" The shelves holding the books are made of solid Mergovian Oak but aren't fancy. The room also contains what seems to be two very confortable chair leather, a small table on which Solomon can see a large blue jar and two small cups.

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Xavier observe the overweight men and the two guards for a little longuer when suddenly the large men falls on the ground visibely exhausted by all the activity. A few people in the crowd gathers around, the soldier tries to prevent them from approaching scarred that they might rob the men. With all the people around Xavier can't really tell the men exact condition.
 
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Xavier Roces, male human Servant of Heironeous.

Xavier sighs and with Oa and Sanfranaeidal in tow, works his way back down (or along, whichever is easier) the line towards the fat official. A polite word here and there should be enough to make enough space to slip through. Having a hound at your heels and a warhorse behind you doesn't hurt either.

Stupid official should be made to spend a month in the yards. Would thin him down a bit. Perhaps then he could move more easily through crowds without making such a fuss.

When Xavier gets to the official, he announces himself to the man's guards. If things are getting tense, Xavier will do his best to turn away the crowds anger and calm things down with a quiet word here, a gentle comment there.

The restlessness of the crowd troubles Xavier. Nobody likes being pushed around, but its a fact of city life. There is always someone pushing and shoving because they are in a hurry. City officials are notorious for it. You learn to roll with it and let it roll of you. Otherwise you would spend a lot of time at his magesty's pleasure. Xavier keeps his ears open for what going on, or any provocateurs.

ooc: * Diplomacy +14 * Sense Motive +6.

~If he gets to the fat merchant.~

"Perhaps I can help?"
 
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OOC Notice that the aggresive people are only a very small minority
As Xavier approaches the gathering crowd. He can hear things like "Another one of those damn Noble, Go back to your castle and leave us alone, A Noble not another of those legal robber". Xavier (diplomacy roll 20 +14) ,seeing the tension rises, comes up with a speech talking about honor and how Nobility should act, He also talks about how noble should give more power to the common folk (Currently a very hot issue in Mergovia). The small group of agitator amazed by the noble powerfull and righthous personality let him pass and nervously bow as he passes in front of them. The whispers around him completly changed "That's what we need in Mornonas, They don't make enough like him, If only our king could be as truth and passionate as this man".The guards amazed by the Noble oratory ability let him pass, noding their head lower as he approaches the rich men on the ground. Xavier notices that the men lying in a pool of mud is slowly dying. Xavier can barely hear the tone of his voice as he says "Help, I am rich and can ..." He takes a very large and painfull breath "reward you accordingly" He then faint.
 

Xavier Roces, male human Servan of Hieroneous

Seeing the fat official's state, Xavier steps quickly forwards, signalling for Oa and Sanfraneadal to stay. Heedles of the mud, he kneels by the fallen man. If necessary, he asks people to stand back and give the man some room.

"Heironeous be merciful*," he mutters as he lays his hands on the fat man. "Grant this man some of your strength, and a stiff dose of wisdom and humility would be most welcome."

opc: cos Lay Hands only works if he has lost hp. God knows whats killing this one. Bloodpressure? A lack of exercise? Start with a point, then feed in a couple more if it seems necessary. Don't hold out much hope here. Xavier doesn't have any knowledege of healing to speak of unfortunately.
 
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DarkMaster said:
Hl'lar calmly answer Oculus "Let's say she is a good friend of mine, the other two I don't really know them and its better like that. I apologise for the disguise but I am not really appreciated by the guards around here" He makes a subtle wink at Oculus while harboring a big smile.

"You can call her Lorina" Oculus is surprised by the elven women name it isn't a traditional elven name. "She will be your contact to me. She plays here three times a week" He pauses to look at the musician who start their first tune. A few client stand up and starts dancing. He then turns to Oculus and adds "She is good, isn't she.". He takes another sip of his beer. Still looking at the dancing crowd he adds "Time is running quickly I will have to leave, You can ask her anything about this city. If she doesn't know it right away, give her a few day and she should be able to answer you. Also as part of the deal you will tell her what Uder is looking for. She will then work on getting you info that could help us get it first." He finishes his beer get closer to Oculus and whispers "One last thing, I know a lot of people in this town, I strongly suggest you keep your word, Trust is very important for me. A lot of people tried to fool me, but very few are still alive to tell"

"I never agreed to help you, only to meet your associates. If they impress me, then we'll see."

Again showing what could become his trademark smile(Oculus can recognise the smile even under his magical disguise) that doesn't really tell if what he just said is a joke or the thruth, he stands up and shout. "It was pleasure to make business with you Sir Vrement, have a nice evening" He then heads for the door giving a small pat on the doorman back.

The musician finally take a break and Oculus take the opportunity to approach the group.

After introductions are made, Oculus inquires "Lorina, I have a some concerns. One is how capable you and your companions are. Hl'lar suggested you could protect me from the counsellor if things went bad, but how do you plan to do that? Distract him with a song? Also, how well is the counsellor connected in the city? And what of you and your friends? Do you have any connections of your own?"

Obviously, Oculus will not attempt any communications unless he feels it is safe to do so.
 

Silentspace said:
"I never agreed to help you, only to meet your associates. If they impress me, then we'll see."

"Hooo she will" answers Hl'lar with a wicked smile

As Lorina notices Oculus approach and before he can starts questioning her, she bring him away from the others. Lorina is a short (about 4' 10") elven women, she as most elf looks very delicate and her facial traits are beautiful. She has long blond almost yellow hair and her eyes are almost purple. She listen carefully to Oculus enquiries making sure no one around hear him, telling him to lower the tone a few times.

"I understand your fear. I really don't know what Hl'lar promised but I won't be able to protect you physically I can only provides you with information and some logistic support but I can't fight the councellor and the black network directly. Let's say I work for Hl'lar and that our organisation is a bit everywhere in this country. Uder is actually very well connected in this city. He knows very well the baron, especially his son providing him with strong connection with important member of the black network.

OOC Oculus knows that various underground illegal network operate in this country and in others but don't know much about the specifics of such networks.

The elven women is always very calm and seems very cold never demonstrating any feeling. "Hl'lar told me that it is all I can share with you, unless you let us know a bit more about Uder's plan.

She sits back looking at Oculus coldly. (Sense motive roll xxxx) Oculus feels that she doesn't care at all about what he has to say and that she is simply executing order. Her attitude reminds him a course he had about constructs at the university last year.

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OOC the men has an heart attack which damage the heart so laying on hands will work here. Obviously it won't reduce the risk of getting another, the ability simply repares damaged tissue but doesn't lower cholesterol and clean arteries.


As Xavier lays his hand on the rich men, he sees him regaining some color and his respiration returns to normal (OOC I will assume you use 2 points of LOH) The man slowly stand up. Xavier can hear crowd behind. "He is trully a holy man, he saved him, Wow " The man looks at Xavier with grateful eyes. "I heard you talk about Heireionous, you must be a holy man. You probably saved my life, what does a men like you need, I will give it to you"

A large crowd is gathering around Xavier and the merchant. Some of them are starting to ask him if they could be cured. The guards are now protecting Xavier from the crowd.

OOC Healing magic is usually reserved for the wealthy in Mergovie and rarely done in public.

Xavier (spot roll 18 + 1) notices that Vrolandor'th is not sitting at the caravan anymore but he can't see him nowhere the crowd around is getting a bit too large.
 

Xavier Roces, male human servant of Heironeous

Xavier sits back on his heals, and scrubs his hands through his hair. He knows that there is an opportunity here to curry favour. The support of weaelth nobles like this would greatly assist the church re-establish its presence in Mornonas. But his spirit is suddenly weary and he finds has no appitite for politics at this moment.

"I myself have done nothing. I am just a conduit for Heironeous's strength, and mercy. So I ask for nothing for myself. Most of you know Heironeous as the god of War. But he is more than that. He represents the Law, and Goodness. The Law, as Heironeous sees it, is a mechanism by which we can all live together peacefully, and with dignity. Even the most humble has the right to that peace, and that dignity."

Xavier climbs to his feet and offers the official a hand up. He notice that Vrolandor'th is not with his caravan, but unable to see the half elf anywhere, dismisses it from his mind (but not without a sense of forboding).

"I am sure, if you business is pressing, the people will let you pass if ask them politely."
 

doghead said:
"I am sure, if you business is pressing, the people will let you pass if ask them politely."
The rich overweight man looks at Xavier with shame. "I had nothing pressing, I just didn't want to wait" He then lowers his head with shame not saying a word.

(roll sense motive XXX+6 situational) Xavier can see the desire to repent slowly growing in the men attitude. "You are a true good men, just like your father. If you don't mind I will wait for my turn with you in line" He then dismisses the guards with a subtle sign of his hand full of gold and precious stone ring.

The men cloth are of extremely fine quality, he doesn't remember his father or any member of his family wearing so opulent cloths.

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Jraq and Trolm are sitting at a table, too far to hear the conversation but close enough to intervene if Oculus is attacked.

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OOC Ferrix what is Dai plan for the day.
 

Xavier nods in response to the mans acknowledgement, but says nothing immediately. Reflection is best done in silence.

"Of course, I would be most pleased to have your company," Xavier says when the man asks to wait with him.

ooc: darkmaster - gotta dash but a couple of quick ones. What time is Xaviers meeting? Does he have lodgings in town?
 

OOC: I'll hold off on any more action from Solomon. Oculus' actions are actually from the night before, are they not? In which case, he may return with a plan for the day.
 

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