Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday August 5th, 2014 4:44:44 PM
I shake my head as I ponder who might have access to such an item as a chime of opening. Under normal circumstance I would say anyone could get one, but with the hobgoblins taking anything of value I would imagine they are hard to get in town. The merchant probably knows more about what can be bought around here than I do...but I would suspect someone from out of town...perhaps a stranger who has been secretive about their business....The user could be be anyone. You do need no magic skills to use this item.
As I look at the prints I turn to the guards, Is it possible to compare the prints to everyone's foot prints and shoes? That might hep us to identify the thief.
Matt C (DM) - 7:45 p.m. Tuesday August 5th, 2014 9:34:51 PM
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {The guard looks at you a bit funny, but seeing your smile and eyeing the gold, he relaxes. "Yes, umm, well. I know you're the quiet type, not raising no fuss around town, I'm sure the cap'n don't mean to have you followed all night. Mind if I just finish my drink?"
He downs the ale you bought him, and heads out the door. "I know just the place to turn this into two gold!"
You wait a few minutes, settle your tab, then head to your house. You figure you don't have a whole lot of time, it's most likely that guard will head back to the guardhouse at some point, though it sounded like he was heading for some dice first.}
Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: {You can't recall hearing anything about a chime of opening being in anyone's possession in town. You haven't heard a rumor, a gossip, even a wild tale, at any point in recent history.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: {You get into the house via a window with absolutely no problem whatsoever. WHoever is responsible for security around here needs to be fired . . . .
In exploring the house, you can easily locate the private wing, where the mayor's family and likely some servants are sleeping (hopefully). The other wing of the house, devoted to offices and some larger receiving rooms, is mostly empty. There are a few guards posted inside the main door and at the entrance to the private wing, but they are apparently sleepy and not paying much attention. In any case, you have no trouble slinking right by them. You locate what must be the mayor's office, since it is the largest and most central office, with a secretary's office next to it.}
Everyone at the warehouse Highlight to display spoiler: {The bootprints can't tell you much more. They are from fairly standard boots, and anyone in town might have been wearing them. Without treads, there isn't anything to be learned beyond this.
Rolanda pipes in. "A chime of opening? Mayor, I don't recall hearing of anyone with one of those either. A town like this, we would have known of any other thefts, no? Either the chime was just brought to town, or someone has been waiting a long time to use it."}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday August 5th, 2014 11:28:07 PM
I turn towards the merchant. Have you heard of anyone seeking to acquire one of these chimes? If they had one of these last year, then I would assume the theft would have occurred last year. That lead me to believe it was either recently purchased or brought to town by a party unknown, a stranger as it were.
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Tuesday August 5th, 2014 11:29:29 PM
Halvard Highlight to display spoiler: {" I believe you, you know I just had to make sure! I want your help in back checking everyone where abouts. Can you check into Aldo's story then Rolanda's. I am going to go have a chat with Kirill to see what he knows and more importantly how he can help. Please be quick about it and meet me at the inn with what ever you find out ok? Time is running out." }
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Wednesday August 6th, 2014 10:56:30 AM OOC: Ok, lost again... Any ideas? The Mayor looks puzzled, and without new ideas. "Can anyone track the prints outside of the warehouse to try and find where they took the tribute?"
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) d20+12=20 ; Wednesday August 6th, 2014 5:10:17 PM
Kirill looks around and then peers at the tracks. As he looks he replies to the mayor, "I can take a look and see if I can see where they go, but so many have been walking around."
He looks specifically at the box tracks, too, to see if they end or lead somewhere (Track: 20).
Matt C (DM) - 7:45 p.m. Wednesday August 6th, 2014 9:50:06 PM
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a veritable treasure trove of writings in the mayor's desk. He seems to like his own verbosity. You pocket some choice samples, as well as a few trinkets on the desk. You find a gold inkwell, a fine silver letter opener, and some finely wrought wood carvings, all of which fit into you pockets. All in all, you gather what you'd estimate as about 20 gold pieces worth of fencible goods.
Finding what you came for, you are able to sneak right back out of the house with no problem whatsoever, and can now choose your next destination.}
Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { HAlvard nods, then salutes with a fist across his chest. "Understood, cap'n. What would you have of me? I can visit Aldo and Rolanda, what do I do with them? Questions, verifying some stories? Got it." He heads out the door.}
Mederick, Gersemi, Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { The tracking gets harder the farther you go from the warehouse. Kirill finds that the marks from boxes being dragged end close to deep depressions in the dirt, clearly from wagon wheels. The depressions are deep enough to tell that the wagon was laden pretty heavily. It must have had the tribute loaded onto it. The wagon tracks can be followed briefly, but soon they mix with the footprints, hoofprints, and wagon tracks from the everyday use of the town streets, and there is no way to follow a trail beyond that.
Gersemi thinks more about the chime. Clearly, since the tribute wasn't stolen last year, it must be a more recent acquisition, and no one can remember hearing of any thefts in the recent past in town, this being the first criminal event outside of drunken bar brawls in a long time. In fact, other than a few merchants losing fruit to a passing child, this is the first theft any of you can remember in Northbrooke.}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: { You arrive at your house, sans guard. What do you do with the alone time? (probably best to post in spoiler if you want your actions to be private)}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+12=25 ; d20+13=26 ; Thursday August 7th, 2014 12:28:49 AM "A wagon! How many are in the city? How many people can "hide" all the tribute, with the space and hands needed for it? Who could know about it?" He ponders over those questions... Knowledge (Local): 25 Gather Info: 26
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Thursday August 7th, 2014 11:46:35 AM
"This town is going to be destroyed because of this theft" Aldo says to his head clerk. " The mayor is to dumb to see the crime right before him and he looks in the wrong places. I for one don't want to be here when this town is destroyed. Get some of our Wagon and start packing up. I'll offer to negotiate again for the town but if this fool doesn't take it, we are out. I am not going to die for someone else's folly".
Aldo heads to his room to gather his belongings.
Matt C (DM) - 8:10 p.m. Thursday August 7th, 2014 9:06:15 PM
Mederick, Gersemi, Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { Mederick thinks about the town, its inhabitants, and who might possess the resources to transport the theft. Between merchants, vendors, smiths, artisans, and the like, there are quite a lot of wagons in and around town.
Note, I haven't been doing anything with the gather info rolls because there is no one to gather from at the moment, aside from the few people present.}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {You talk to your clerk, who immediately goes to roust a few workers to load the wagons as you directed. While that is being done, you gather some belongings from your home.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You head for the temple of Flower, only to find that no break-and-enter is needed! The temple is busy, the doors are thrown open, and prayers are going on with a large crowd. It seems that many expect their prayers to somehow prevent the impending attack.
It's easy to spot the entrances to the back area of the church, and you slip down a hallway unnoticed. You find yourself wandering through several intersecting hallways, with many doors. Checking a few, you find that they are small, sparsely furnished quarters for the acolytes, along with the temple staff.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Thursday August 7th, 2014 9:45:16 PM
Kirill shrugs and replies, "Good questions, fair mayor. All I can do is point out the tracks. How many places are there to hide a fully laden wagon here in town?"
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Thursday August 7th, 2014 10:51:02 PM
Looking around at the group I notice it is smaller than expected. Do we know where all the suspects from from earlier currently are? If it was one of us, then the odds are excellent they will try to leave town BEFORE the hobgoblins get here. Also, would it be possible for the guards to have someone patrol the edge of town looking for wagon wheel that could indicate a heavy cart recently leaving and check everywhere capable of hiding a wagon? Something that large cannot be easy to hide. I imagine if it is in town there are only a hand full of barns or haystacks capable of hiding such things.
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Friday August 8th, 2014 9:21:02 AM "Excellent recommendation, master Gersemi! Let's find the captain and order him to do it!!"
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Friday August 8th, 2014 8:21:42 PM
Kirill nods and says, "Indeed, a good idea. But do you think that someone would try to escape this town now, knowing the hobgoblins are already out there? I have to wonder if whoever we are dealing with here may not be cooperating with those creatures in some way."
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+2=15 ; Saturday August 9th, 2014 5:24:31 PM
Now with just waiting on information to come back time for me. too look into other things. I think I will go look at the warehouse myself, so I head over to it to look around. As I wonder over I think in my mind I hope my family is all right and doing well boy I miss them, my beautiful wife and ever so special daughter.
When I get to the warehouse I do a look around.
-------- Perception check - 15
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday August 11th, 2014 5:45:19 PM
... Checking in...
Decla the Thief Monday August 11th, 2014 6:19:24 PM
Yup, Decla's still here too.
Matt C (DM) - 8:20 p.m. Monday August 11th, 2014 10:20:42 PM
Mederick, Gersemi, Kirill, Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { Kirill doesn't have any more answers, but suggests that the existence of a wagon might itself be a clue. Gersemi suggests alerting guards and searching for more wagon tracks. Mederick agrees, and (it appears) the three head toward the guard house to find Talfryn.
Before going a few feet, Talfryn appears! Talfryn, you find nothing new at the warehouse, but the others inform you that they found medium-sized footprints going in and out of the warehouse several times, along with small-sized footprints outside the door.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { The rooms are small and sparsely appointed, so it doesn't take much time to search several. At the end of the hallway, you find a slightly larger room with female robes hanging in a small closet, and assume it must be Rolanda's. As luck would have it, you're right, as you find a journal in the desk. Flipping through, you find plenty of handwriting samples, though none of the writings are very interesting, being mostly prayers and recitements of various events in the temple. Do you take it? Do you stay for more temple searching or leave?}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {Halvard appears at your door before you are able to leave the house. "Ahem, Master Withershott. Cap'n sent me to review your story again, if you don't mind, I'd appreciate hearin' 'bout your whereabouts last night when the tribute was stolen?" He doesn't appear to be moving from the door.}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Monday August 11th, 2014 10:51:54 PM
My jaw drops as Talfryn appears. Where in the name of the eleven gods did you appear from, and where have you been?
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Tuesday August 12th, 2014 12:30:36 AM "Captain! Please help us find and investigate all the places where big carts are, and warehouses where the tribute could have been stored."
Decla the Thief Tuesday August 12th, 2014 7:44:28 AM
Just a heads up to my fellow players: I'm posting in private to our DM. I'm still very much here!
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Tuesday August 12th, 2014 10:35:14 AM
Aldo sighs as he opens the door for Harvard to come in. Once situated he tells Halved how he worked in his warehouse last night. His clerks and workers were present. Any other questions and he'll answer.
Matt C (DM) - 8:20 p.m. d20+8=15 ; d20+16=22 ; Tuesday August 12th, 2014 8:39:02 PM
Mederick, Gersemi, Talfryn, Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { Immediately upon running into the captain, Mederick gives some marching orders for searching the town. He has a rather tall order for the captain. Talfryn?}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a window near Rolanda's room and hop through it, having the journal page in your pocket, along with the notes from Mederick. Next, you decide to head for Aldo the merchant's house. The problem is, you don't know where he lives! It was easy finding the mayor's mansion and the temple, but a merchant's private home . . . . You have seen where the wealthier part of town is situated, and you can narrow it down to a likely neighborhood based just on what you know of merchants in general, but you're going to need some more information - or luck - to get this one done.}
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {It's unfortunate that Halvard seems so intent on being a detective. You explain - again - that you were working and that you have several witnesses to confirm your story. He asks for names, which you readily provide. (I assume)
Halvard is angry and pushy, but you aren't buying the bully tactics (intimidate check failed). But, over the course of the conversation, he seems to relax a bit and speaks more calmly. (your diplo check = 22, success) By the end of the discussion, he apologizes for bothering you. "I'll have to talk to your workers at some point," he mentions. "I'll seek them out later tonight. Thank you again for your time, Master WIthershott."
Halvard leaves, and you are again alone at your house.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday August 12th, 2014 8:46:54 PM
Kirill questions the mayor, "How many wagons would have been out and about since the time of the theft? We could ask about to see if others have seen or heard wagons as well."
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Wednesday August 13th, 2014 5:01:54 PM
Kirill pokes the mayor in his side. "I say, old chap, did you hear me?" :)
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Wednesday August 13th, 2014 7:41:07 PM OOC: Somehow it feels too quiet in here...
Matt C (DM) - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday August 13th, 2014 9:23:58 PM
Kirill, Gersemi, Talfryn, Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { Kirill suggests searching for information as to how many wagons have been out and about. No one else seems to be in the talking mood. }
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You're right! My apologies. You locate Aldo's house with a minimum of searching. Lurking outside in the shadows, you catch the soldier, Halvard, leaving Aldo's house, and it looks like the merchant is now home alone. }
All - There isn't much posting going on. If people are busy, I understand. If you aren't enjoying the game, and that's making you post less, please email me to talk about it rather than just letting the game get stagnant.
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Wednesday August 13th, 2014 11:18:53 PM
ooc: I was waiting to see if someone would say what the tall orders for the Captain were, or was the to search the town? I was also hoping to learn if anyone is missing, because if so they would be a prime suspect (although my character still does not trust the stranger). I feel like I have set a few things in motion and am waiting for results.
In character: Turning to the guard I shrug. One of the sets of tracks is small. How many small sized people are in this town? It might help us to narrow down our list of suspects. Top priority should be those small sized people you originally took as suspects. I am willing to let you compare my feet to the prints if you have a tracker capable of comparing my tracks to those.
Sir. If I might have control of a few of your guards, I would like to have any suspects currently unaccounted for, both at this very moment and at the time of the theft rounded up for questioning. I would further like to round up anyone small in stature (small foot prints) for questioning and to have them locked in the jail cells until this is figured out.
ooc: What players are small sized besides me? Because I cannot see other people's sheets I do not know everyone's race.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Thursday August 14th, 2014 7:52:47 AM
Aldo again gets back to work. Much was to be done, and he still didn't know if the mayor would want him to talk to the hobgoblins. Maybe it was time to find the mayor and plead again to speak with him.
The halfling makes his last preparations and heads out for the mayor.
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Thursday August 14th, 2014 11:57:15 AM OOC: For my part, I am at a loss, trying to grasp straws, as I don't have a good idea who did it, or how to find it. But still here, betting my gold on the team! BTW: The Mayor is Human. The mayor goes looking, with the people that accompanies him, for the Captain...
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Thursday August 14th, 2014 1:56:41 PM
Ooc sorry about the posts been tring to keep up so much going on in Rl that was not expected I have been realing alone just that post was hard but things have settled down now I hope. Also I have several things I am also waiting to hear back about.
In Character :
To the group "Wagons, footprints backgrounds and defence of the town! Slow down I have so much right now going on I think my head is going to explode. So little time. The backgrounds are been looked into and defence is well under way just in case. So now the wagons and footprints thing. Lets see. is it now common to see wagon prints in or around the warehouse are them deep (showing they are heavy loaded? and foot prints people are always around here, Guards, people passing by. We need to find or rule out the who footprints they are. 2 sets you say. lets examine the little ones first who do we know could make such ones. Dwarfs, woman, kids? Can someone make a list we rule out of them. Mayor? I will start" I place my foot next to the small footprint "No mot me! Next Mayor, then Kirill and then Gersemi. I will also summon Aldo and Rolanda here and we can all check them also. Did you check Halvard we he was here last time with you? If not I will summon him also."
I turn to the guard with me and ask him to summon Aldo and Rolanda here please. After we all do the small print we head to the other one and repeat the process noting who might fit each one.
"Now the wagon thing and searching the town. Do we have the time and man power to really do this and I think trying to follow the tracks are going to be impossible with all the traffic of the town and this area lately. But if you insist I will get on that as I wail for reports to get back to me."
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Thursday August 14th, 2014 5:30:35 PM
The Mayor puts his feet next to the print. Not me, either...
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Thursday August 14th, 2014 7:26:49 PM
Kirill places his foot there as well. His foot is much too large to fit in the small print. He turns to Gersemi and says, "Perhaps your foot is about this size, is it not?"
Matt C (DM) - 8:30 p.m. Thursday August 14th, 2014 8:20:23 PM
Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {On your way through town, your employee finds you and lets you know that everything is prepared and waiting in your warehouse, at your leisure.}
Everyone except Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Gersemi suggests rounding up all small-sized persons in town. She knows of herself and Aldo off the top of her head, but there are probably plenty more of the smallfolk around.
While you are conversing, Aldo strolls up to the group. "Thought I'd never find you," he says. He is here to offer his negotiating services to the mayor once again.
Rolanda is already present, and a guard goes off in search of Halvard. Rolanda ambles up to the footprint and places her foot next to it. "Obviously not mine," she says. "Though my feet are dainty and ladylike, they are still larger than this."
Neither Talfryn, nor Kirill, nor Mederick's feet are remotely close to the prints.
However, both Aldo and Gersemi's feet are of a size with the print.
I'll leave the wagon and search issues until you all decide what to do}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You get into Aldo's house easily enough, and begin to poke around. You find yourself having trouble in the dark, tripping over a variety of furniture and boxes in this somewhat sloppy house. rolled you a search check in your private post, got a natural 1 You're having trouble locating anything worthwhile, and its probably going to take a bit of time to get your bearings.}
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) d20+16=29 ; Friday August 15th, 2014 10:54:45 AM
"Mayor, we are losing time here. It is already dark, and going to hamper any search. I am a master at diplomacy and negotiations and can convince the hobgoblins to hold off. I can even give them some collateral to make sure we do pay when the tribute is located."
Diplomacy 29
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Friday August 15th, 2014 11:53:11 AM "Thank you master Withershott. If there is no other choice, I will request your help in my efforts to negotiate with the hobgoblins. But I will not rest until we found the thief that has put us in this dire situation."
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Saturday August 16th, 2014 3:25:15 PM
"Mayor, I might once again suggest that the search focus on the wagon and goods. Certainly such a large cargo is our best target, and even if we don't find out who did it right away, if the good are located, at least the town will survive."
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Saturday August 16th, 2014 6:19:44 PM
I raise an eyebrow in surprise. Why is Aldo giving up on a search so easily. Why does he think he should go to negotiate a deal when the mayor negotiated the original deal deal with the hobgoblins? My mind kicks into over drive...
1) When this whole thing started he complained that his hands were sore 2) Multiple people were involved and his witnesses were his employees who could have been in on the theft as well 3) He said he was engaged in his ware house, a good spot to hide the tribute 4) He thinks he has enough items to give them collateral when he should have given his extra as tribute 5) He has been complaining about the taxes 6) He is looking at leaving town to open / extend business to another town 7) To do this he would likely need a wagon to transport his goods 8) He said he had business back at his warehouse 9) He is one of the only people who could likely afford a chime of opening or get access to one
Wait! I think I know who did it. There are very few people in this town with several lackeys that could aid them. That really narrows things down to the merchant and his staff or the captain and guards. Among those only the merchant would likely have access to a chime of opening. He said he has a ware house where he could store items. He has been looking at doing in business in other towns. He is likely to own a wagon to take goods to other towns, and he is the only person here wanting us to drop the search. He has also been strangely eager to negotiate with the hobgoblins despite the mayor brokering the original deal for our safety, despite the fact that he openly complains about these taxes. Taxes which really should limit how much he has to offer as collateral.
I suspect if we question his employees and lock them up after telling them this they will be willing to talk. Lets lock him up as well until his men are questioned and his place searched.
ooc: I hope I am right on this. I went back to the beginning and reread everything to this point looking for clues...though the stranger has still been EXTREMELY VAGUE as to why he had been stalking me and unhelpful in answering questions as to his whereabouts.
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Sunday August 17th, 2014 1:33:04 PM
Kirill looks over at Gersemi and nods, "That indeed sounds plausible."
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Sunday August 17th, 2014 1:35:53 PM OOC: The marchant did it! Damn! That is a risky accusation. The mayor tries to defuse the accusation situation acting quickly. "Please, Master Gersemi, no need to accuse anyone. Master Withershott has been very cooperative, and I don't question his loyalty to the town. I am sure..." - the mayor eyes the merchant - "... he will allow to check his warehouses to confirm the tribute is not there, and question his aides. Right, Master Withershott? I would like to do it really quickly, as to continue our search with other warehouses after his."
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Sunday August 17th, 2014 8:43:25 PM
ooc: Well, Gersemi is not the most tactful of people.
Matt C (DM) - 8:30 p.m. Sunday August 17th, 2014 9:06:51 PM
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Calming yourself down, you take better care in checking over the place. You're able to locate several ledger books. They are mostly numbers and figures for inventory bought and sold, but there is plenty of handwritten notes for you to take a sample.}
Everyone EXCEPT Decla Highlight to display spoiler: {Aldo again offers to negotiate for the town, and the Mayor puts off the idea for the time being.
Gersemi does some thinking and puts forth an accusation against Aldo as being the culprit. Mederick tries to diffuse the situation a bit, but also asks that Aldo's warehouse be searched and his workers questioned.
At the same time, Kirill suggests continuing the search of wagons and carts.
1. Does Aldo aid in the requested search/questionings? 2. Does anyone take the lead in looking into how many wagons are in town, where they would be, etc.? }
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Monday August 18th, 2014 10:51:47 AM OOC: Well, the mayor IS tactful, so he wants to search but without showing it off. Awaiting for Aldo Withershott's answer.
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday August 18th, 2014 7:02:50 PM
OOC: Waiting as well, but if Aldo allows the search, Kirill will volunteer to search for other wagons, though he's not all that sure where to look...
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Monday August 18th, 2014 8:28:04 PM I will help search the merchants and elsewhere for the wagon.
Matt C (DM) - 8:30 p.m. Monday August 18th, 2014 9:00:24 PM All, I am watching the board, but I can't keep posting and skipping 33% of the players, we need everyone contributing. I can't move this forward very well, so I'm trying to wait for everyone to post. I don't want anyone thinking I'm being lazy.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:25:49 AM
Aldo laughs at the accusations. " Fool, I only want to broker a deal because if this town is destroyed I go broke. I have too much invested in my business to see a stupid tribute ruin any future plans." He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a key ring. Looks through until he selects the right one. He pulls it off and throws it a little forcefully at the others.
"The key to my warehouse. Check it if you would like. I'll give you a tour too if you want."
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+14=28 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+17=30 ; Tuesday August 19th, 2014 10:21:01 AM "Thank you master Withershoot, I am sure you are innocent, and I thank you for your cooperation." Sense motive of Aldo's reply: 28 The Mayor leads the rest to the warehouse, to check it. He will interview the workers to try and see if they know something. Gather Info: 15 Sense Motive: 15 Diplomacy: 30
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Tuesday August 19th, 2014 5:08:40 PM "Calm down everyone until be have all the facts and the tribute its self. As to the alibies I am already checking into it just waiting to hear back. Now for the other prints (bigger ones) lets see who matches them." I get everyone again to measure up to them and take note of who can match them. [/b]" Now the wagon thing again if it will make you all happy we can start a search for any possibilities, but in this town I think we will have to many and it will take to long to narrow it down.'[/b]
If we decide to search then I will break everyone up into groups and assign areas of the town for each group to search.
---------- Groups will be 1 Gersemi , Kirill and Aldo 2 Lord Mederick and Rolanda 3 Halvard and I
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday August 19th, 2014 5:28:37 PM
Kirill says, "So be it, then, let each group search."
Decla the Thief Tuesday August 19th, 2014 6:51:35 PM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Decla follows Talfryn, waiting to reveal himself to him and him alone.
***
Decla will wave Talfryn down when only the Captain is looking.}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday August 19th, 2014 7:56:48 PM Why is everyone in this town acting so suspicious! I well as I place my hands on my hips. If it is suspected that one of us is the thief, then why would we possibly split into small groups? Especially when we know they had accomplices! And if we were to split into small groups of two or three why would we possibly put the two guards in one group and leave the secretive stranger and opportunistic merchant unguarded!
Speaking of which, where we you guards when the tribute was stolen? Why shouldn't we expect the two of you were working together to steal the tribute? It would explain how it was stolen out from under your noses!
ooc: Yeah, accusation 3 or 4.
Matt C (DM) - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday August 19th, 2014 9:52:12 PM
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Quickly enough, you find Talfryn at the warehouse, though he is with a large group of people, so you hang back for the time being, melting into the shadows with practiced ease.
Since you are "present" but hiding, you are free to read the spoiler for the rest of the group while they are all at the warehouse. I'm not including you in their spoiler list since they don't know you are there.}
Everyone EXCEPT Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Aldo, a bit peeved at the accusation, readily provides the master key to his warehouse for the others to search.
Meanwhile, Talfryn looks at the prints again, though there is nothing more that can be told other than the size of the person(s) making the prints. There are no tread marks or other distinguishing features on the prints to indicate a particular person's boots.
Talfryn divides the group up into teams and sets out areas of the town to be searched, but there is some balking as Gersemi questions the logic of the division of manpower, and Mederick wants to search Aldo's warehouse.
In fact, Mederick sets off to do just that. Does anyone follow? For those that do not follow, who heads out to search for wagons per Talfryn's plan?}
Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { You study Aldo closely, and can see he is trying hard to maintain his air of indignance and aloofness, though he appears completely unworried about his warehouse being searched.
You'll arrive at the warehouse next turn, I just want to see who goes.}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday August 19th, 2014 10:44:21 PM
ooc: I am confused. Where would the other groups be going?
Decla the Thief Wednesday August 20th, 2014 8:25:26 AM
DM and Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: {Decla positions himself in such a manner that allows Talfryn, and only Talfryn, to spot him, then waits for the captain to come see him.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Wednesday August 20th, 2014 1:48:38 PM
Kirill pauses, waiting to see which groups head out, or if they all stick together to search Aldo's warehouse. He says to Gersemi, "Would you rather we all search together? Certainly we could all keep an eye on everyone, but we will have less time to search."
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Wednesday August 20th, 2014 5:01:43 PM
To the group "My though exactly Kirill that id why I did the groups we can cover more ground faster. I say we all meet back in the inn as soon as our area is searched?"
I head out to start my search of my area. "Coming Halvard" I order Halvard.
DM and Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { I notice her in the shadows as I head away from the group I indicate to her to follow.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Wednesday August 20th, 2014 5:16:23 PM Awaiting to know who accompanies the Mayor to the Merchant's warehouse...
Matt C (DM) - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 20th, 2014 9:10:28 PM
Talfryn and Halvard head off to search the section of town designated for their team, leaving the others to decide their actions.
Gersemi, Aldo, Mederick, Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Right now, there are two things taking place: Mederick is ready to go search Aldo's warehouse, and Talfryn has divided everyone into teams to search the town for wagons or large conveyances that might carry the tribute. I need to know what each of you does, and which, if either, path you choose.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Talfryn says a few words dismissing Halvard, and once the dwarf has walked off, signals you to approach. Read his spoiler below. }
Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { Halvard heads off, grumbling to himself. He says he will wait for you at the next block, on the corner, and once he is out of sight, you signal for Decla. She approaches, and the two of you find a relatively dark, shadowy corner to talk.}
Decla the Thief Thursday August 21st, 2014 7:49:40 AM
OOC: Wait. I'm a she? Ok, rolling with it!
DM & Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: {Decla is not keen on walking out into the open, but figures Talfryn will be in more trouble if they're caught than she will be. She approaches & tosses him a small bundle of paper. "As requested" is all she'll say.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:48:57 AM
Mederick will go check Aldo's warehouse. He welcome's everybody who wants to accompany him, especially guards.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Thursday August 21st, 2014 2:46:51 PM
"We are wasting precious time here" Aldo says to anyone who wants to listen. "I gave you the key, I'll show you the warehouse. If you would like I will even let you search my home. Just please let us do something, as the time continues to slip away."
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Thursday August 21st, 2014 6:37:18 PM
Kirill says to Gersemi and Aldo, "Shall we start searching then town, then? If there are no objections, let's be off."
(If there are objections, Kirill will go with the others, as a mob, to search Aldo's place.)
Matt C (DM) - 9:05 p.m. d20+16=20 ; d20+2=20 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 7:42:54 PM
Gersemi, Aldo, Kirill, and Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: {Once Talfryn and Halvard leave, Gersemi tells the others, "I think we should follow them. I don't like that they are splitting off from us just now." (from Gersemi's private post)
It seems Mederick is intent on searching Aldo's warehouse, so Aldo and Mederick head off in that direction.
Kirill seems willing to go along with the crowd, and heads off with Gersemi in the direction Talfryn and Halvard went. I put Kirill along for the walk since he was ready to start searching the town anyway.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { (Talfryn also reading) Decla tosses a bundle of papers to Talfryn and fades back into the shadows (rolled hide check 20). Unless Talfryn stops her, Decla moves off on her own.
Just as Decla heads back into the shadows, you both spot two people walking slowly up the street toward you. They are half a block or so away, and you can just make out that it is Gersemi and Kirill.}
Gersemi and Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { You walk a block or so, then see a strange sight. Talfryn is standing - without Halvard - under the eaves of a small shop. It looks like he is alone . . . no, wait, he is talking to someone who is hiding in the shadows. You can't make out who that someone is, but he or she fades into the shadows and leaves Talfryn alone just as you catch sight of them.
Talfryn looks in your direction, and it seems like he has spotted you as well. You are a half block or so away.}
Mederick and Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: {You'll reach Aldo's warehouse at the start of next turn. Feel free to post your actions upon arriving.}
Decla the Thief d20+16=20 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+12=15 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:07:05 PM
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Decla doesn't have much time. She needs to stay one step ahead of the captain. She doesn't see these folks getting their stuff together, so it's time to head out of here.
The gate's closed, but surely there's a way out, even if it's over the wall. She moves quickly, but silently through the town, towards the walls. She looks for a shadowy place to climb over.
**If she thinks the coast is clear, she will swing by the jail and get her weapons & armor. She won't risk getting caught for them.**
Hide: 20 MSilent: 31 Spot: 15 (what is it with these spot/search rolls?}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+17=27 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+14=18 ; Thursday August 21st, 2014 10:24:19 PM
The mayor asks Aldo to show his biggest warehouses and wagons. He also ask to talk to some of his employees, in private. "I am sorry to do this, Master Withershott, but I want you completely cleared of this ridiculous charges." He questions the helpers about their work in the night of the robbery, if they saw Aldo, and whether they know of heard about somebody making big movement of goods on that night. Diplomacy Roll: 17; Gather Info: 15; Intimidate: 30; Sense Motive: 18
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Friday August 22nd, 2014 6:56:05 AM
I am posting just to.dm
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Friday August 22nd, 2014 12:11:14 PM
Aldo doesn't say anything to the mayor, but he unlocks the door and shows him inside. Anything he wants to see the merchant shows him.
"Doesn't it strike you as odd that the others made the suggestion to search my warehouse, but they aren't here to do it?"
Matt C (DM) - 9:05 p.m. Friday August 22nd, 2014 9:27:50 PM All, I'm going to put the post in on Sunday again to give everyone time for some back and forth.
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Friday August 22nd, 2014 11:02:12 PM Got it... "Yes. master Withershott, it is, but I am used to the people of this town to run without purpose or guidance, unless I am able to give it to them." OOC: So, does the Mayor finds anything useful?
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Saturday August 23rd, 2014 12:23:19 PM
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {I quickly turn my back to the guard so he cannot read my lips and whisper to Kirill so the guard cannot hear, This is getting more and more convoluted. Do you think we should follow them or head back and tell the Mayor what we saw? I think we have been seen.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Saturday August 23rd, 2014 2:17:06 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {"Indeed. This does look rather suspicious. Let us head towards him and see if he runs away and hides. We could even ask him who he was talking to to see how he answers."}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Saturday August 23rd, 2014 4:31:04 PM
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Agreed, but be prepared to run if he becomes violent.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Sunday August 24th, 2014 2:09:24 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {"Do you really think that he will attack us? That will clearly admitting his own guilt in this manner!"}
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Sunday August 24th, 2014 5:15:20 PM
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Who knows. He seems willing enough to let the hobgoblins kill us.}
Matt C (DM) - 9:05 p.m. Sunday August 24th, 2014 10:24:08 PM
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You take off into an alley and move away from the others. You make it easily to the guardhouse and watch from across the street. There is a guard outside the front door, but you don't see anyone else outside or through the windows.}
Aldo and Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { A full walk through of the warehouse makes it clear that the tribute is not here.}
Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { You question two workers, the only ones present. Their stories match in that they both claim to have been at Aldo's warehouse boxing goods, neither saw Aldo, and neither heard of any big movement of goods. They were boxing supplies and wares for Aldo's annual trip to nearby towns to sell and trade.
Both of them seem genuine and honest, though both also appear very nervous and intimidated by you.}
Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { Decla is gone before you even finish the sentence, and she doesn't answer your question, just takes off. You start up the street to catch up with Halvard, and notice the two you saw, Kirill and Gersemi, start moving to follow you.
You catch up to Halvard after walking half a block. "Everything okay cap'n? he asks. "What were you doing so important to do alone?"}
Kirill and Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: { Once the other figure disappears, Talfryn turns and heads up the street (away from you), though you're sure he saw you. You follow him, and half a block later you watch him run into Halvard, the soldier Talfryn left with. The two of them exchange a few words as you watch.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+17=25 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+14=26 ; Sunday August 24th, 2014 10:51:31 PM "As I expected, master Withershott, you are a good citizen and a trusted friend. Also Captain Talfryn, who has my full confidence. If we can count on him to defend our town, what could we do? But we must be sure, as there is too much in risk, so let's try to find some guards and confirm his alibi, Shall we?." The mayor will look for some guards and try to match their story. Diplomacy Roll: 25; Gather Information Roll: 19; Intimidate: 27; Sense Motive: 26 As for convincing the guards to tell everything, he will play their honor, the risk the town is in, and the loyalty the owe the mayor, the real and only town leader.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Monday August 25th, 2014 7:30:31 AM
"No problem mayor" Aldo says. He knew it got tense, but the stress of the situation would do that. "Shall we head to the others?"
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Monday August 25th, 2014 10:33:09 AM "No master Withershott, lets do some serious digging on our own..."
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Monday August 25th, 2014 3:57:35 PM
OoC posting to dm
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday August 25th, 2014 5:26:31 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {"Well, that looks rather odd, I'm quite sure he saw us. This does indeed look suspicious. I'm not sure the good mayor will look kindly on accusing his head man without some more evidence, though."}
Matt C (DM) - 9:05 p.m. d20+2=16 ; Monday August 25th, 2014 7:56:51 PM
Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { You can gather guards easy enough. There are two with you and they will fetch more as you order them. I'm not sure what you're asking them, can you put down some specific questions or topics?}
Mederick and Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: { Where exactly are you going?}
Kirill and Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: { You stay on Talfryn's tail. He doesn't leave from the corner where he and Halvard are talking. You can see him pull a bunch of papers from his coat and read through them.}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You find a window in back, and with practiced ease you climb in, retrieve your gear, and slip back out, without even disturbing the dust on the floor. Sneaking a bit away and looking back, you don't think the guard out front heard a thing.}
Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { The writing on Mederick's Rolanda's documents doesn't match the note. It doesn't look like Aldo's sample matches, but there is definitely something peculiar about the writing sample in general. You can't quite place it, but it's odd. perception check rolled for you 16
Halvard is with you, just watching you curiously. "What exactly you got there Cap'n?" he asks.
You notice that Kirill and Gersemi are half a block away - still - standing around and watching you openly.}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Monday August 25th, 2014 11:23:24 PM We are going to look for guards to interrogate. Questions: What were you doing last night? Do you know what Halvard and Captain Talfryn were doing? Do you saw movement in the night? Do you know who stole the tribute, and why?
Gersemi of Clan Turen - AKA The Gnome Wizard - AC 14 HP 19 (James D) Tuesday August 26th, 2014 9:53:41 AM
Kiril Highlight to display spoiler: { I think we have been spotted. I don't think following them like this will work.} I suppose we can do that...What exactly do you want us to look for out here?
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday August 26th, 2014 8:46:12 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {"I guess we can just walk up and ask him what he's doing now and see what he says."}
Matt C (DM) - 9:05 p.m. Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:04:03 AM
Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { You find four guards, including the two you have following you around. They all claim that they were at their posts last night, and they confirm the same for each other. You get no sense that they are lying or hiding something. Beyond that, three of the guards have nothing left to offer. One, however, mentions, "Well, Your Honor, it was strange. At the end of my shift, a bit into evening, I went over to the guardhouse to pick up my pay - see, I was sick last week and didn't have a chance to get my coin - but the guardhouse was empty. Cap'n is always there in the evening. He usually takes his meal at his desk, and does whatever stuff he does with all those papers and parchments - I can't read, sir - and he's usually there kind of late. 'Specially now with his wife and daughter on vacation, he don't seem to have nothin' else to do. Funny though, I looked around for a bit, but I couldn't find him anywhere. I'm sure he was doing something important, though. Can I go back to my post, Your Honor? I don't want to be reported for slacking on the job."}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { Once you're fully equipped, you head toward the outskirts of town and walk along the wall, keeping to the shadows. You quickly figure out the timing of the guard patrols on the wall. There are small "guard housings" every hundred or so feet, and at least one guard does the walk from housing to housing about every 5 minutes. They don't seem to be in much of a hurry, and it's quite dark, so the light from their torches probably only serves to blind them to the darker night around them. It's always the same - stupid guards in every small town you find.
The wall is a wooden palisade, about 20 feet high. It's constructed of vertical logs. It might take some skill, but you think it's climbable, though it will be tough.}
Gersemi and Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { Gersemi steps into the shadows and casts invisibility on herself, letting Kirill know she is going to tail them in a sneakier fashion. Kirill decides to go right up to Talfryn to chat. See next spoiler. Gersemi, roll me checks for move silently as you post, but you are able to sneak up enough to hear the conversation, so you can read the next spoiler as well.}
Talfryn and Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { Before Talfryn and Halvard can head on their way, Kirill comes sauntering up and says, "Hello, sirs. Might I ask what you're doing right now?"}
Matt C (DM) - 9:25 p.m. Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:04:44 AM
Updating time in header.
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+17=32 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+14=33 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:40:03 AM "Yes, you can resume your post, thanks for your help." He turns to the Merchant. "The captain out of his post, and his family on vacations? I got an idea..." He tells the Merchant to follow him towards the Captain house. The Mayor will check if there are big cart tracks around it, and ask the neighbors if they saw something suspicious. he will also ask about the family "vacations". Diplomacy Roll: 32 Gather Info: 19 Intimidate: 32 Sense Motive: 33
Lord Mederick - The Mayor d20+12=29 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:41:00 AM Knowledge (Local) about the captain family and vacations: 29
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Wednesday August 27th, 2014 3:33:23 PM
Posted to dm
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Wednesday August 27th, 2014 11:15:41 PM
The merchant is a bit dumbfounded, but sees the reasoning behind the mayors thoughts. He moves with him to the house.
"A bit odd for the family to take a vaction, and not him."
Matt C (DM) - 9:25 p.m. d20=1 ; d20+16=31 ; d20=14 ; d20=1 ; Thursday August 28th, 2014 12:51:00 PM
Aldo and Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { It doesn't take long to reach Talfryn's house. The two of you spend a goodly amount of time searching the grass and mud around the house, and the nearby street, for wagon tracks, but you don't find any.
Mederick decides to ask around with the neighbors. One woman, who lives next door, says, "The Cap'n's family? I don't rightly know, m'lord, they must have gone somewhere. Thing is, I didn't see no one preparing for a vacation or nothin' like that. I like to keep an eye on the neighbors, see, just to make sure they're okay is all.
"I remember seeing the Cap'n's wife and daughter outside hanging some sheets to dry t'other day, then the next morning, when I would usually see them picking herbs before breakfast, they weren't there. Right weird it was. Like they just disappeared. This was, oh, two days ago."}
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: {I rolled you a hide check vs a guard's spot check. Your hide is 31 versus his perception 1. You scale the wall fairly quickly, losing a handhold here and there but making it to the top without much trouble. You find yourself perched at the top of the wall, along a narrow walkway. You can see the guards at either watch station, noticeable by their torches. Neither guard has started his next patrol along the wall, and you judge that you have another minute or so to move.
[i]Roll me another hide check when you climb down, along with the climb check. The guard's spot check will be 14, so unless you roll a 1, you've pretty much got it. If you escape, let's chat by email before announcing it here or at LnB}
Kirill, Talfryn, Halvard Highlight to display spoiler: {As Kirill approaches, Talfryn says, "We were just going over reports from Halvard here detailing the information he obtained on some alibis. He looks over at Halvard, who nods after a moment. "As he said."
Talfryn asks, "Have you and Gersemi finished your search area?"}
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: {Talfryn appears genuine and honest. Halvard doesn't appear so at all.}
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: {Wow, those are some good stealth checks. Read the two spoilers directly above.}
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Thursday August 28th, 2014 5:37:59 PM
Kirill says to Halverd, "Indeed, what have you learned and who have you spoken with?"
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Thursday August 28th, 2014 11:42:54 PM "Most unusual! We need to check!" The mayor will go into the captain house, trying to check the inside of it. If he needs to order the guards to bring the door down, so be it.
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) d20+10=19 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 12:07:00 AM
Aldo follows the mayor Into the house. His eyes look every way for anything unusual. Any clues to the whereabouts of the mayor's family. Anything that sticks out.
Perception 19
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Friday August 29th, 2014 3:29:27 PM
(Kirill is trying to see what kind of information he can gather, also to see if Halverd will admit talking to those other people. He's wondering if Halverd will slip up and not be able to answer the question and hoping the others will notice if that's the case).
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+6=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+1=11 ; Friday August 29th, 2014 6:59:23 PM
I look at Harvard [b]"Go ahead tell him what you told me about the alibis."[b]
I then turn to kirill [b]"Is there anything your not telling us or you know?"[b] I ask in a forceful tone.
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Sense motive- 16 Intimidate - 24 diplomacy - 11
Matt C (DM) - 9:25 p.m. d20=16 ; d20=12 ; d20=4 ; d20=12 ; d20+13=31 ; Saturday August 30th, 2014 4:41:14 PM
Decla Highlight to display spoiler: { You lower yourself over the edge and start to climb down. This side of the wall is a bit slicker, and you lose your grip, falling about 8 feet to the ground with a loud thud. (not rolling hp damage for now)
"What was that?" you hear a guard yell. From the other direction along the wall, you hear, "Who goes there? Guards!" perception checks to hear you 16, 12
Fortunately, none of them seem to be looking in your direction, instead trying to peer into the dark, blind by the light of their torches. perception to spot you 4, 12
You quickly gain your feet and take off for the nearby woods, not even bothering with stealth. You cover the distance quickly enough, and disappear into the woods to make your way . . . well, wherever it is you decide to go! can you email me, I lost yours}
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: { see their post}
Kirill, Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { Kirill questions Halvard. The dwarf gives him an icy stare. "I interviewed Aldo and that Priestess, checked their alibis. Their stories matched what we new before. Beyond that, it's for the Cap'n to discuss."}
Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { You detect nothing amiss with Kirill, he appears genuine, though quite suspicious of you and Halvard}
Kirill Highlight to display spoiler: { Halvard doesn't want to talk, but the answers he gives seem to be genuine.}
Mederick and Aldo Highlight to display spoiler: { You arrive at Talfryn's house in short order. The door is locked, and Mederick orders the guards to break it down. "We . . . we can't do that! It's the captain's[i] house. Mederick jumps into action, berating and threatening the guards quite excessively, and to good effect. [i]rolled an intimidate check, 31
Still hesitant, but obviously worried about defying the mayor, a guard puts his shoulder into the door and breaks it in. The two of you step inside and look around. You don't see anything obvious; it looks like a tidy, well kept, austere home. tell me what you search, how in-depth your search is, whether you take precautions against being discovered, etc. Post private to DM}
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Monday September 1st, 2014 1:03:32 AM Posted privately to the DM
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Monday September 1st, 2014 10:40:34 AM
Kirill replies to the captain, "Captain, I'm just trying to determine who did this like everyone else. More importantly, if we find the tribute, I really don't care who did it, as that will appease to murderous hobgoblins. Can we get back to finding all these missing wagons?"
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet Monday September 1st, 2014 8:02:04 PM " where is that pestly wizard? I though he was with you Kirill? I ask Kirill.
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 10:41:54 PM
Kirill looks over his shoulder and says, "I know not. He was around here somewhere."
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 11:55:10 PM OOC: Just getting rid of the "X"
The Stranger Kirill (Jeff O) Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 11:23:05 AM
Ditto.
Matt C (DM) - 9:25 p.m. d20+1=7 ; d20+2=12 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 12:01:17 PM
Gersemi Highlight to display spoiler: { Keep reading their spoilers until I say otherwise}
Aldo and Mederick Highlight to display spoiler: { Not bothering with caution, and not minding any messes, the two of you comb the small house from top to bottom. Searching the bedroom, it doesn't look like any clothing or other personal effects are missing. In fact, you find where the missus keeps her clothes, and the trunk is quite full. Looking in the kitchen, it doesn't appear that there is anything missing - there are no bare spots where food or utensils would go. You find a female's cloak in the foyer, one that would probably be worn at night this time of year, but it's still here. In fact, looking around the house, you think it looks like everyone is still at home! Nothing is missing, nothing appears to have been packed up for a trip.}
KIrill, Talfryn Highlight to display spoiler: { The conversation continues, but doesn't seem to lead anywhere. Halvard clears his throat. "Ahem . . . if you please, cap'n, maybe we should be gettin' on with the search? No sense standing 'round here - the tribute obviously ain't on this corner. Maybe we send this one on his own search and get ourselves to work?"}
Captain Talfryn (Earl) AC 20 (T 12 FF 18), CMD : 21;HP 53/53 Character Sheet d20+2=20 ; Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 7:52:11 PM
I do a perception check to see if I see the wizard Gersemi around (roll - 20)
Lord Mederick - The Mayor Thursday September 4th, 2014 1:43:18 AM "I think we can suspect of the captain... but how make him confess? Time is of essence here..."
Aldo Withershott - The Merchant(Shawn R.) Thursday September 4th, 2014 11:11:26 AM
"Perhaps there is a way to reason with him. I mean if he is behind this, there has to be some way to get to hinlm. Money, force, trickery. . Something. "
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