Heading Out (DM) Tuesday August 17th, 1999 7:16:36 AM
As noon approaches, the group leaves the Inn, and begins making its way to the Noble district. Any purchases and/or deposits are made at this time, and the Emerald Talons arrive shortly before the appointed time in front of the iron gates of the Colsum mansion. The grounds are surrounded by an 8' high stone wall, and two structures sit within -- the mansion proper with a clock tower attached, and stables to one side. You can see a pair of horses grazing in the yard. No one is present at the gate, which opens easily, and the entrance to the main building is down a 100' walkway, where two steps lead to a heavy door.
Flueterflam Tuesday August 17th, 1999 10:46:59 AM
Fluet had rejoined the party by now from his errand. He hmmed in pleasure at the estate. "What a lovely place. Ms. Colsum has good taste."
Olana Tuesday August 17th, 1999 10:59:18 AM
The elf gets her gear together and follows the others to the Mansion, asking all kinds of questions "What was Madame Colsum like? Do you think this will be more dangerous than it looks?" etc etc etc.
Shadrach Tuesday August 17th, 1999 10:59:19 AM
"Well, *I* don't see any point in waiting," Shad groused and knocked on the great doors.
Figment Tuesday August 17th, 1999 11:59:41 AM
When the subject of money comes up Figment smiles grimly "Well, it looks like Xanth gave us our bonus money by default. We have 8 portions of gold but only 7 people. I guess we can slipt his share as he won't be needing it...". As the party moves through the Noble District he admires the fine architecture of the buildings. "Som many different styles. This place is sure a melting pot of cultures. As they approach the colson mansion he observes the iron work of the fence, the landscaping, and especially the tower. "What a wonderful concept the designer had. This is a beautiful example of history from this area. The design dates back at least 500 years - maybe more...". Wtih resolve the mage states flatley "No, wererats have no place here. We must remove them - or whatever else might be troubling it."
Ingrge Tuesday August 17th, 1999 4:03:51 PM
Walking long with Olanna, Ingrge tries to answer her questions as best as possible. Madam Colsum is a typical soft, overly pampered, human, member of the upper class. I got the feeling she wasnt telling us all that she knows, so yes, I expect it will be much more dangerous than it appears. As Shad goes up to the door, Ingrge turns to Figment and says, Dont get too hung up on Wererats, I would hate for you to be expecting one thing and have another pop up and suprise the heck out of you. And if it is wererats, there are more than one I expect since that servant was stripped to bones in a matter of hours. Of course it could be any number of things, and most are worse than wererats.
Milo Tuesday August 17th, 1999 4:09:45 PM
Hearing Ingrge's remarks to Figment, Milo shifts uncomfortably. He clears his throat noticably, pulling at the front of his leather armor. He speaks up, "Though wererats would be plenty bad." Milo peers about warily, unconsciously loosening his short sword in its scabbard. "Are they going to answer the door, or what?"
K'nara Tuesday August 17th, 1999 6:47:54 PM
K'nara does NOT like the news of being hired as "rat-catcher" very well, but she has to admit that accomplishing the feat for Madam Colsum would make for great publicity amongst the nobles of the city. A quick conference with the others comes up with the conclusion that moneys in excess of about 100gp per person should be deposited, and that Milo, by virtue of his willingness to put his constitution (and stomach contents) on the line for the other Emerald Talons makes the halfling a worthy candidate to join them...for the upcoming rodent hunt, at the very least. "Weeeeee're OFF to hunt some ro-dentsssss...those hor-ri-ble rodents from hellllll..." K'nara sings in a strangely familiar tune (however, even Fluet has to acknowledge that the warrior woman shouldn't quit her day job!)
The Colsum Estate Tuesday August 17th, 1999 11:00:26 PM
The door swings open, and Heuse states, "Welcome to the Colsum Estate. Madam will be down shortly. Please come this way." Leading you into the main foyer (lit by candles, since all the thick curtains over the windows have been pulled to), which contains several nice coaches and divans, Heuse indicates an open door leading to some type of walk-in closet. "I was able to round up most of the items you had requested. Unfortunately, I was only able to obtain 2 vials of holy water on short notice." Heuse steps back to allow any members to rummage through the items." Next to the closet, you notice another door, this one barred with a stout wooden beam. The stairway to the 2nd floor creaks as Madam Colsum, looking relieved, descends to meet with you, "I am so glad you have come. Those horrid things was causing such a ruckus, no more than half an hour again!"
Figment Wednesday August 18th, 1999 10:52:23 AM
"Greetings madam! We are at your service. So the noise to which you refer came from down there I hope?"
Olana Wednesday August 18th, 1999 12:06:37 PM
Olana listens carefully to Ingrge and the others on what they have to say about the upcoming task. As they enter the mansion, once again she is a little overawed, although she tries to look at it all objectively, as Figment does, and take in the beauty of it. Helping herself to a long length of rope, she says "Well - I suppose the sooner we get this done with the better," and gives Madame Colsum a cheery smile.
Flueterflam Wednesday August 18th, 1999 12:25:44 PM
He bowed to the Lady Colsum. "I'm afraid that Xanthalos had an accident at the Inn, lady. Hopefully, we can help you, even without his advice."
Shadrach Wednesday August 18th, 1999 12:27:58 PM
Shad rummaged through the stuff and grabbed some of it. "Yeah, yeah. Let's go! Heuse, you might want to lock the door behind us and station someone here to only open it if WE call."
Milo Wednesday August 18th, 1999 3:11:22 PM
Mentally preparing himself for the challenge ahead, Milo briefly closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. Then, with measured care, he flips open the satchel hanging on his right side, and produces three wicked looking darts which he grabs in a bunch in his left hand. Leaving the satchel open for easy access, he looks around at everyone else, to see if they are ready.
Ingrge Wednesday August 18th, 1999 5:00:15 PM
looking at the pile of equipment that heuse has gathered for them, Ingrge picks up his requested arrows (if they were able to be gotten) And almost chokes when Fluet makes his commment about Xanth. He then ahecks and organizes his spell components, his swod and his bow. When done he looks over to K'nara.
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