Vengeance in Mornonas
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OOC I will wait a bit for Silentspace.
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The rich man waits in line with Xavier. They wait about 15 minutes before they can access the town. During their wait, Xavier and the man discuss about various political matters. " My name is Golambor Derui, I own an armor factory in the in the north of the city. My factory is located not far from Vilral road, on 410 "Stoneshield street", pass by if you have a bit of time during your investigation. While I was dying I heard you talk about giving more power to the people. You know I am a fervent proponent of new regulations giving the people more power. I am actually coming back from my bi-monthly trip to Talos. I sit in the parliment. Things are not looking very good there, the king already gave us a lot, but far from enough. A lot of the minister are starting to talk about making a revolution. They say that this would be a great time to act since our army has been seriously impacted by the last war (Against the barbarian last year). I personally think it is a bit extreme, I am not really willing to sacrifice everything for this liberty they are talking about. I hope we will be able to solve that matter with words rather than by the sword. But the king is keeping his position because he knows we rather have him than the Axyrian as leader. He knows that if they were to start a civil war, Axyr would wait a bit and easily vanquish us.
Oh I must be borring you with all those story, So what brings you in our nice city?
Xavier and the Merchant just past the main gate. In front of them at the end of the king's road they can see Mornonas main market already packed. On their right University street. On his left higher on a small hill lyie what is probably the Baron's castle.
The merchant continue his walk towards the market talking to Xavier. He seems to really enjoy his discussion with him.
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The rich man waits in line with Xavier. They wait about 15 minutes before they can access the town. During their wait, Xavier and the man discuss about various political matters. " My name is Golambor Derui, I own an armor factory in the in the north of the city. My factory is located not far from Vilral road, on 410 "Stoneshield street", pass by if you have a bit of time during your investigation. While I was dying I heard you talk about giving more power to the people. You know I am a fervent proponent of new regulations giving the people more power. I am actually coming back from my bi-monthly trip to Talos. I sit in the parliment. Things are not looking very good there, the king already gave us a lot, but far from enough. A lot of the minister are starting to talk about making a revolution. They say that this would be a great time to act since our army has been seriously impacted by the last war (Against the barbarian last year). I personally think it is a bit extreme, I am not really willing to sacrifice everything for this liberty they are talking about. I hope we will be able to solve that matter with words rather than by the sword. But the king is keeping his position because he knows we rather have him than the Axyrian as leader. He knows that if they were to start a civil war, Axyr would wait a bit and easily vanquish us.
Oh I must be borring you with all those story, So what brings you in our nice city?
Xavier and the Merchant just past the main gate. In front of them at the end of the king's road they can see Mornonas main market already packed. On their right University street. On his left higher on a small hill lyie what is probably the Baron's castle.
The merchant continue his walk towards the market talking to Xavier. He seems to really enjoy his discussion with him.
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doghead
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Xavier Roces, male human servant of Heironeous
Xavier is happy to keep company with the merchant until it is time for them to part ways.
"These are troubled times," responds Xavier non committally. "But you're right, civil war would do no one any good. I doubt even the Axyrians wish to see chaos in Mergovie for I suspect that the barbarians would be quick to take advantage of any such opportunity.
"It is too complex a question for a simple man of faith such as myself," responds Xavier dryly. "But I do know that Heironeous calls upon us to build our nation on a set of laws that are fair and just, and respected by all. Thus, he tells us, are strong nations made. And Mergovie needs to be stong right now."
"Not at all. I am officially here to visit the Baron and pass on the church's respects. It has been along time since the Church of Heironeous has had a presense in Mornomas and I fear the temple has fallen into disrepair. So I am to look into the state of the old church as well. But I was born not far from here, and yet I know little more of the city of Mornomas than the average Mergovian. So when this opportunity came up to visit, I jumped at it.
"And thank you for your kind invitation. 410 Stoneshield street. I will definately try and make time to visit your armoury factory some time before I leave."
Xavier is happy to keep company with the merchant until it is time for them to part ways.
DarkMaster said:
"These are troubled times," responds Xavier non committally. "But you're right, civil war would do no one any good. I doubt even the Axyrians wish to see chaos in Mergovie for I suspect that the barbarians would be quick to take advantage of any such opportunity.
"It is too complex a question for a simple man of faith such as myself," responds Xavier dryly. "But I do know that Heironeous calls upon us to build our nation on a set of laws that are fair and just, and respected by all. Thus, he tells us, are strong nations made. And Mergovie needs to be stong right now."
DarkMaster said:
"Not at all. I am officially here to visit the Baron and pass on the church's respects. It has been along time since the Church of Heironeous has had a presense in Mornomas and I fear the temple has fallen into disrepair. So I am to look into the state of the old church as well. But I was born not far from here, and yet I know little more of the city of Mornomas than the average Mergovian. So when this opportunity came up to visit, I jumped at it.
"And thank you for your kind invitation. 410 Stoneshield street. I will definately try and make time to visit your armoury factory some time before I leave."
silentspace
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DarkMaster said:
Oculus gives a wry smile. Information and logistical support? That's extremely vague. What kind of information? What kind of logistical support? They must already know a great deal about Uder's plans. No one offers information if they don't know what the objective is! What do they know? This Lorina seems cold and uncaring, like she's simply executing orders. Hl'lar's orders? Maybe I can play on her greed - if she's an associate of Hl'lar's, I'm sure she has a healthy dose of that.
"Here's what I've learned so far. Uder is looking for some ancient stones, from some ancient god. The stones have some archeological importance, but more importantly, Uder believes they are clues that will lead to a huge treasure of gold!" Oculus pauses to gauge her reaction. Uder said A treasure made of gold and even better knowledge, but Oculus leaves out the part about knowledge.
"The stones are supposed to have come from some old tomb. From what I gather, the tomb was excavated by explorers some time ago. We've been researching clues to their whereabouts. I'm a researcher, I hope to become a sage one day. Anyway, so far, we haven't found any clues, but we've found lots of tantalizing hints. We're still researching, I'm sure something will come up soon. Maybe you know something? Any little bit might be the piece that cracks the puzzle. If you have any information, we could figure this out before Uder."
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DarkMaster
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She listen patiently to Oculus story (OOC Bluff roll here is to hide your manipulation attempts and make her feel like you said all that you know roll 16 - 1 vs xx - 5 wants to beleive you). Once he finishes she looks at him for a few second. Oculus can notice that she is frowning her eyes. She keeps on observing his body language, but Oculus body language don't say much. She stays like that for a good minute. Oculus can see that a lot is happening in her head.
All of a sudden she says "Fine, he is looking for gold that doesn't surprise me, but he didn't tell you the whole thruth there is probably more than that. Yesterday he asked the baron to send the Mornonas militia to a small village called Prumen. He said that an army of gobelin and orc destroyed the village killing almost everybody and destroying it completly. He also said they were preparing an invasion and that the king should be notified. The baron agreed and soldiers are preparing as we speak an offensive on Prumen.
Last week, a unit of the 82nd a special operation unit, was in the city. They met with the baron and an old scholar, saying they were on a mission for the king to investigate minor events in Prumen. The captain talked in private with the Baron, but I wasn't present in the room.
The unit was lead by captain Farimond, a hero of the last war. The village has been destroyed according to Uder and no word from him or his men. Something his happening in Prumen.
Uder was the councellor of this village and spent most of his time there, why his he the only one that survived the attack?
Uder is a friend of Brollar Villral, who I suspect is an influent member of the black network. Uder and Brollar met very often at the castle during the last year especially in the last few months, is the black network involved and what are their interest in the story we don't know. Hl'lar told me that Uder used to despise the activity of the network, so he wonder why Uder is getting involved with them.
All question we will have to answer.
I can provide you with other more specific information if you want just ask.
The elf wasn't affected by Oculus mention of gold. She stayed cold and didn't seemed to be excited by it. Oculus wonder how someone that cold can be such a good performer, on stage she looks like the warmest and cherishest person he knows but the total opposite when he speaks to her.
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"Xavier, you will have to teach me more about Heireionous, his path seems to be something that could improves my life and my personal relationship. Please pay me a visit before going back to your castle. I will share with you my best food, I will introduce you to my family so that you could teach us more about Heireionous" The man salute Xavier and thank him one last time before heading towards the market. Xavier asks a commoner how to get to the castle, the men show him the way. Xavier heads towards the castle hopping the baron will be as open as this men to receive Heireionous words. But something inside tells him that it won't be that easy.
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OOC Silentspace I will wait to get your questions before the other can go on. So send me your question as much as we can so that I can continue the story for the others.
Thanks
All of a sudden she says "Fine, he is looking for gold that doesn't surprise me, but he didn't tell you the whole thruth there is probably more than that. Yesterday he asked the baron to send the Mornonas militia to a small village called Prumen. He said that an army of gobelin and orc destroyed the village killing almost everybody and destroying it completly. He also said they were preparing an invasion and that the king should be notified. The baron agreed and soldiers are preparing as we speak an offensive on Prumen.
Last week, a unit of the 82nd a special operation unit, was in the city. They met with the baron and an old scholar, saying they were on a mission for the king to investigate minor events in Prumen. The captain talked in private with the Baron, but I wasn't present in the room.
The unit was lead by captain Farimond, a hero of the last war. The village has been destroyed according to Uder and no word from him or his men. Something his happening in Prumen.
Uder was the councellor of this village and spent most of his time there, why his he the only one that survived the attack?
Uder is a friend of Brollar Villral, who I suspect is an influent member of the black network. Uder and Brollar met very often at the castle during the last year especially in the last few months, is the black network involved and what are their interest in the story we don't know. Hl'lar told me that Uder used to despise the activity of the network, so he wonder why Uder is getting involved with them.
All question we will have to answer.
I can provide you with other more specific information if you want just ask.
The elf wasn't affected by Oculus mention of gold. She stayed cold and didn't seemed to be excited by it. Oculus wonder how someone that cold can be such a good performer, on stage she looks like the warmest and cherishest person he knows but the total opposite when he speaks to her.
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"Xavier, you will have to teach me more about Heireionous, his path seems to be something that could improves my life and my personal relationship. Please pay me a visit before going back to your castle. I will share with you my best food, I will introduce you to my family so that you could teach us more about Heireionous" The man salute Xavier and thank him one last time before heading towards the market. Xavier asks a commoner how to get to the castle, the men show him the way. Xavier heads towards the castle hopping the baron will be as open as this men to receive Heireionous words. But something inside tells him that it won't be that easy.
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OOC Silentspace I will wait to get your questions before the other can go on. So send me your question as much as we can so that I can continue the story for the others.
Thanks
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doghead
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DarkMaster said:
Xavier considers the merchant's request. The man seems somewhat of a lost soul, and sincere enough in his desire to find some sort of guidance. How much he would be willing to change is another matter. But just acknowledging the desire to do better is a small step in the right direction. Who knows what a person is capable of until they are given the opportunity to try.
"Unfortunately, my time will not be all my own, but I would be pleased to visit you if I am given the opportunity. But do not go to any trouble on my account.
"So until we meet again, may Heironeous's blessings be upon you."
Xavier walks the rest of the way on foot, with Sanfraneadal behind and Oa at his side. Keeping one eye on the man leading the way, Xavier mulls over the events of the morning and the tasks that still await him.
As the castle comes into view, he pauses to considers the building for a moment. Then he walks up to the gates where he presents himself to the guards.
silentspace
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DarkMaster said:
How does she know so much? She can't be watching all of this herself. She must have an information network too.
"Tell me more about the black network, and Brollar."
After hearing Lorina's reply, Oculus then says.
"Another question. Uder asked me to join him and his partners in finding these stones and getting the treasure. Hl'lar said he will split the treasure with me instead if I help him find it first. He didn't mention he had any partners until later. So I understand that I'll be getting 50% of the loot, with you and Hl'lar splitting the other 50%. Is that right? Or are you planning on killing me and splitting it all amongst yourselves?"
DarkMaster
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"The black network is a criminal organisation. They can be found all across Mergovia, Axyr and some of his colony. We don't really know who their leader is. Each area or region contains it's own independant hierarchy, customs and even activity. In Mergovia, they control drugs, illegal fighting, weapon traffic, one large bank (The agricultural bank). In the sourthern colonies they make the drugs and captures young people from all races to be sent as prostitute, slave and cheap labor to other network organisation located in country able to afford them. In Axyr they control drugs, gambling and slaves, and are involved in major construction project. I could go on for a while like that.
It is a very secretive group and we don't know much about them, even here in Mornonas. We think that their base of operation is somewhere in the industrial sector. we suspect that most shop owner there pay a monthly fee to the organisation for "protection". They have a lot of money and ressources.
Brollar is the younger son of the baron, from the outside he looks like a young lazy rich young man. He doesn't seems to be driven by anything, and doesn't seem to care at all about the barony. The truth is that he is a very skilled assassin, ruthless killer and a criminal mastermind. He is probably one of the highest ranked member of the organisation in Mornonas and as such the most powerfull men of the city.
As Oculus asks his second question he almost can see a subtle smile appears in the face of the young elven women.
"Don't worry we won't kill you, gold doesn't interest us that much, 50% of a large treasure is usually enough to allow us to continue our activity. We have many adventurer like you working for us.
supporting you will cost us a small amount in comparison with what you can bring us. It's a risk we are willing to take."
Oculus can't discern anything about the elf real motives, as usual she replied with her emontionless tone. The only moment where he felt a bit of "humanity" is when he asked about being killed. Oculus almost felt that she wanted to laugh and somehow reassured him about her intention. (sense motive xxx)
"Everynight you can pass by the Kobold sailor to provide us with what you found or asks us for information, either one of my allies or myself will be playing on stage ready to help you."
Her eyes stops on something or someone for a fraction of a second she then looks back at Oculus. "Got to go."
She then dissapears in unlit corridor of the Inn. A second later Oculus hears the sound of an old door open and close. Oculus turned to see what she was looking at. The only thing he can see is the old Kobold at the bar serving beers to two visibely drunk men.
Oculus impatient to share the information with Jasper rushes back to Joe's house protected by the two soldiers. 20 minutes later he enters the house and tell the others what he learned.
OOC Sorry to railroad here SilentSpace but I am a bit impatient to get everyone involved again. Please let me know if you would have done differently.
OOC
It is a very secretive group and we don't know much about them, even here in Mornonas. We think that their base of operation is somewhere in the industrial sector. we suspect that most shop owner there pay a monthly fee to the organisation for "protection". They have a lot of money and ressources.
Brollar is the younger son of the baron, from the outside he looks like a young lazy rich young man. He doesn't seems to be driven by anything, and doesn't seem to care at all about the barony. The truth is that he is a very skilled assassin, ruthless killer and a criminal mastermind. He is probably one of the highest ranked member of the organisation in Mornonas and as such the most powerfull men of the city.
As Oculus asks his second question he almost can see a subtle smile appears in the face of the young elven women.
"Don't worry we won't kill you, gold doesn't interest us that much, 50% of a large treasure is usually enough to allow us to continue our activity. We have many adventurer like you working for us.
supporting you will cost us a small amount in comparison with what you can bring us. It's a risk we are willing to take."
Oculus can't discern anything about the elf real motives, as usual she replied with her emontionless tone. The only moment where he felt a bit of "humanity" is when he asked about being killed. Oculus almost felt that she wanted to laugh and somehow reassured him about her intention. (sense motive xxx)
"Everynight you can pass by the Kobold sailor to provide us with what you found or asks us for information, either one of my allies or myself will be playing on stage ready to help you."
Her eyes stops on something or someone for a fraction of a second she then looks back at Oculus. "Got to go."
She then dissapears in unlit corridor of the Inn. A second later Oculus hears the sound of an old door open and close. Oculus turned to see what she was looking at. The only thing he can see is the old Kobold at the bar serving beers to two visibely drunk men.
Oculus impatient to share the information with Jasper rushes back to Joe's house protected by the two soldiers. 20 minutes later he enters the house and tell the others what he learned.
OOC Sorry to railroad here SilentSpace but I am a bit impatient to get everyone involved again. Please let me know if you would have done differently.
OOC
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OOC: Sounds good.
Manzanita
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Solomon Kreel
Solomon is taken aback by Oculon's information.
"So we are up against a huge organization, involving the barron's son no less, and maybe the baron himself." He sighs.
"What are our options, then? I would prefer not to remain long in Mornomas. I am a wanted man, as is Dai. Yet my task here is not yet done. We have still heard nothing of Frendor Almat nor his daughter. I am sworn to protect her."
"We could attempt to infiltrate the temple via the sewers. We could also try to take the boat we suspect Uder of using. What else?"
Solomon is taken aback by Oculon's information.
"So we are up against a huge organization, involving the barron's son no less, and maybe the baron himself." He sighs.
"What are our options, then? I would prefer not to remain long in Mornomas. I am a wanted man, as is Dai. Yet my task here is not yet done. We have still heard nothing of Frendor Almat nor his daughter. I am sworn to protect her."
"We could attempt to infiltrate the temple via the sewers. We could also try to take the boat we suspect Uder of using. What else?"
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