Vengeance in Mornonas

[DarkMaster]

The elderly man face brighten up as Xavier accepts his invitation. He slowly hits the table saying a few intangibles words and it fills up with an incredible meal. In a matter of a second the food appeared from nowhere.

The odor coming from the food is delicious. There is probably enough for 6 on the table. Vegetable and meat are hot, fruits seems to be fresh and on top of all two beautiful cake are standing in the middle of it.

The old men smiles at Xavier and adds "A gift from my good friend Jriok. As you can see the table is able to perform great deads but doesn't look like much if you don't know, exactly like him.

Xavier looks at the table, indeed while it shows it was made by an expert craftsman, it is indeed ordinary and plain looking.

"Now back to your question" He pauses to fill in his plate. The men takes a very small portion of vegetable and meat almost nothing compares to what's on the table. he takes a look at the cake and look back at Xavier "Do you want some, I am getting too old for all that sugar. Please server yourself after I will put the rest in the street where beggars and other poor people can serve themselves."

He then scratch his head and starts thinking "Where were we..... Ahh yes the execution. I said execution because they were judge on the public place. A human with a greatsword and a large half-ogre. There was another black skinned men but he escaped. I also think that there was another warrior who almost killed the imposter with two well aimed arrows, but he also escaped.

They throath were slit by one of them. I saw him very often around the temple, he radiates a strong aura of evil, more than any human I ever saw before. He probably isn't human but looks like one.

The elderly man takes another bite.

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Jraq adds as Solomon talks about Jasper's uncle and Karn. "Karn was an old veteran, I also do beleive that he arrived in time to prevent the massacre. We didn't find any bodies, blood around in inside the house. I doubt a powerfull wizard could be eliminated so easily.

He turns and look at Jasper with eyes filled with hope.

Jraq and Trolm stay silent as Solomon talks about Jessica, almost as if they didn't want to destroy his hope.

Trolm his head down, also recovering from the fight. "I don't know if she is still alive, but I will go back with you Solomon. These are not my orders but you don't deserve to die alone" He raises his head and gives Solomon a subtile smile. He then takes two potions out of his back and throws one to Solomon. "Looks like you need one as badly as I do"

OOC I will wait for you to organise the healing and tomorrow plan of action
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OOC Verbatim I will have to slow your part a little bit.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus listens to the others talk without saying anything. He slumps in a chair, feeling the pain from his wounds and weariness from the events of the day. Examining his wounds, he is glad that at least they haven't opened again. Casting a minor incantation, the dried blood starts to disappear from his clothes.

 

[doghead]

Xavier Roces, Holy Warrior of Heironeous.

Xavier googles a bit at the table. When the old man mentions putting the rest out for the poor, Xavier can only nod. The old man is remarkable. Once more Xavier finds himself convinced this man was a paladin of Hieronous. Xavier resolves to ask. But before Xavier can do so, the old man is describing the killings the day before. 'The dark skinned man' again. And 'the bowman'. More and more the tale Master Conrad told him is taking on the ring of truth.

As the man talks, Xavier eats, gathers his wits (again) and thinks. Master Conrad and his companions beneath the church only a few hours ago. They would more than likely still be there. Should he venture down? But Hieroneous knows how far those sewers go. And without even a torch he could be stumbling around in the dark. As likely set up by Master Conrad and his friends as anyone. Perhaps he should seek out the elder Master Conrad.

Finally the old man comes to the end of his tale.

"Sir, I have been remiss. I am Xavier Roces, Servant of Hieroneous. A Holy Warrior, as you have pointed out."

Xavier bows to the old man.

ooc: I'm running a little behind you guys, so I thought I would lay out Xavier's intentions to speed things up.

1) Find out if this guy is a paladin, although Xavier won't press him on it.

2) Maybe, take a look down below the church. Xavier's not really equiped for it, but he would like to at least see where the stairs lead to. From what he has learnt, he knows that whoever is using the church has fairly significant forces to hand. Xavier's a paladin, not an idiot. He's more interested in seeing what could be done to prevent the bad guys from using the church access (although he can't thinkof anything at the moment, and wonders if it would be better to do nothing than to tip his hand). If the old man wants to come, Xavier would agree, but probably still would not go far beneath the church.

3) Drop by Joe's house (if he knows or can find the address) to speak to or leave a message for Master Conrad. Xavier wants to know what they know, and to discuss the possiblity of working together.

 

[Kangaxx]

Jasper Conrad

Jraq adds as Solomon talks about Jasper's uncle and Karn. "Karn was an old veteran, I also do beleive that he arrived in time to prevent the massacre. We didn't find any bodies, blood around in inside the house. I doubt a powerfull wizard could be eliminated so easily.

He turns and look at Jasper with eyes filled with hope.

Jraq and Trolm stay silent as Solomon talks about Jessica, almost as if they didn't want to destroy his hope.

Trolm his head down, also recovering from the fight. "I don't know if she is still alive, but I will go back with you Solomon. These are not my orders but you don't deserve to die alone" He raises his head and gives Solomon a subtile smile. He then takes two potions out of his back and throws one to Solomon. "Looks like you need one as badly as I do"

Jasper smiles slightly at the hopeful words and good humor of his friends. Jraq and Trolm have probably been in situations this bad before, and they're still here. "Jraq, Trolm, I'm sure you've realized by now that Oculus and I are not part of some military special force of wizards. Before I met you, the most dangerous enemy I'd faced down was a rabid dog. I hope you'll forgive us for the deception. I feel like a child that was playing with fire."

 

[DarkMaster]

The two soldiers turns their eyes on Jasper as he revealed the thruth about the wizards. Jraq then stand up and smiles at Jasper. "Perhaps but right now does it really matter?

Then Trolm add right after finishing the cure potion and cleaning his mouth with his arm. "After seeing you easily getting rid of the two snipers in the sewer, I say that you could be whatever you want as long as you are on my side.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon

Solomon smiles as Trolm tosses him the potion. "I thank you all. So have we decided? In the morning we will all venture into the sewers. Shall we start near Joe's house? Or the entrance near the Temple where Jasper saw the Counselor enter? I don't think we can use Joe's idea of entering near that mountain, as we don't have the spells he was going to give us."

 

[Kangaxx]

The two soldiers turns their eyes on Jasper as he revealed the thruth about the wizards. Jraq then stand up and smiles at Jasper. "Perhaps but right now does it really matter?

Then Trolm add right after finishing the cure potion and cleaning his mouth with his arm. "After seeing you easily getting rid of the two snipers in the sewer, I say that you could be whatever you want as long as you are on my side.

Jasper laughs with genuine mirth for the first time in several days. "Thank you both."

Solomon smiles as Trolm tosses him the potion. "I thank you all. So have we decided? In the morning we will all venture into the sewers. Shall we start near Joe's house? Or the entrance near the Temple where Jasper saw the Counselor enter? I don't think we can use Joe's idea of entering near that mountain, as we don't have the spells he was going to give us."

"That sounds like a good plan to me. I think we should start near the temple. I'm sure they were only near Joe's house for their illicit business."

 

[DarkMaster]

OOC Solomon regain 7 hp from the potion;Heal roll 16+8 everybody will regain 6 hp for spending the night after Solomon took care of their injury. Xavier will regain 9hp through out the days with the cream.

As Jasper agrees to Solomon plan the two soldiers nod in agreement. They both agree that returning to the temple would be the wisest choice.

Trolm also adds "Solomon, the night is still a few hours away, should we walk around hopefully collecting more information about our ennemies, or should we rather rest to gather our strenght back as much as we can. Also I am a little worried about the idea of all having our own seperate room. Our enemy up to know seems quite connected in this city.

The soldier seat down on the bed.

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Xavier politely questions the elderly men on how he sense evil in someone. As he described it to Xavier it becomes clear to him that he is seating in front of what was once a Holy warrior of Heireionous. Only a few individual are choosen by Him and are granted the power to identify and stops evil. A power that some often missuses.

OOC feel free to add

As Xavier leaves the house he can almost feel the warm fatherly look of the old Paladin behind him.

He quickly heads towards the temple. The street are still busy but no one really notices Xavier approaching the temple by the side door. He open the unlocked door and enter the temple. He then walk towards the remenants of the tapestry covering the secret stairs. He walks a few steps down. He quickly realise that if he is to continue he will need a light source of some sort.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon

"Good point, Trolm. I agree that we should all stay in the same room if possible. Two rooms at most. Let's see what we can arrange." Can Solomon remove mattresses and such to make it moderately comfortable all in one room?

"As for going out. I'm reluctant to. Dai and I are wanted men. In my disguise, I don't wear armor or carry my weapons. I'd prefer not to be caught out there. Does anyone have something in mind? Oculon, would you want to try finding out more from that muscian friend of yours? Trolm, Jraq, do you have ideas? Do you have army buddies or other contacts in this town?"

 

[doghead]

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[Xavier] quickly heads towards the temple. The street are still busy but no one really notices Xavier approaching the temple by the side door. He open the unlocked door and enter the temple. He then walk towards the remenants of the tapestry covering the secret stairs. He walks a few steps down. He quickly realise that if he is to continue he will need a light source of some sort.

Xavier finds himself humbled by the realisation. The path of the Holy Warrior is not an easy one, and many do not remain on it for the length of their lives. The old man, it seems has done just that; and without the support or guidance of anyone else. Xavier thanks the old man for his help, and hospitality. He takes his leave in the manner that the Warrior Servants of Hieroneous use amoung themselves.

Xavier spends a little time just above the bottom of the stairs, listening for any noise. He reaches out to see if he can feel the presence of anything evil. He decides against going any further. It may be heroic, but not very smart.

He also checks over the church once more. Without anyone else to distract him, he carefully goes over the church interior looking for any insights into the events of the day. He keeps a careful eye on the stairs.

A magical alarm or ward would be nice.

The thought leads him to investigate if there is any way of sealing off the stairs down. But without knowing if Master Conrad and his companions have returned, it is academic really. He couldn't seal it off in case they were still down there.

Xavier spends no more than an hour in the church, less if the light begins to fail. He has been able to move through the city reasonably safely so far, but at night things might be a little different. He will leave with enough time to get back through the roughest areas before the light fails.

ooc: does Xavier have Oa (his hound) with him? I can't remember if he collected Oa or not.