DM Kathy Sunday November 13th, 2016 10:32:15 PM
[Everybody take 1400 XP for the previous scene.]
As you leave the battle to head toward the meeting, Toston asks who is working with the Sahuagin. "I don't know," Boggs replies grimly. "That's one of the things we're going to need to find out."
He leads you, not to the CMTC office, but to a small warehouse not far from where the battle was fought. It proves to be about half-full of various boxes and bundles. The whole thing smells of dust and spices.
There are also a lot of people in here. You recognize some of the adventurers you saw earlier during the fight. There are two identical dwarf women who seem to be having a contest for the best glower. Near them lounges a thin young human man with shaggy blond hair, talking to a half-elf woman in leather armor. Other adventurers are scattered about; it's clear why this meeting couldn't be held at the office. There's no way you'd all fit in even the largest meeting room.
Shortly after your arrival, a dark-skinned human woman climbs to stand atop a large crate. She is probably in her forties, and looks very much like a merchant. She raises her hands for silence.
"Thank you for coming," she says. "For those of you who haven't met me, my name is Octavia. And you," she sweeps her arm out at the people gathered in the warehouse, "are three of the groups sponsored by the Crescent Moons Trading Company. You are not the only groups so sponsored, and no, you will not be meeting the others. At least, not today. We all saw and heard what happened at the docks a short time ago. The merfolk have accused us of aiding the Sahuagin, and we're not sure what that means. Ron, what do you have for us?"
A dapper gnome steps out from behind the glowering dwarf twins. "The Knives responded to the attack," he says. "One of their high-ranking commanders was killed in the battle. They are extremely upset, and their chain of command has been disrupted, so there's no telling what they'll do. We should probably try to avoid them."
"More bad news," Octavia says. "Brand, how fares the Prince?"
One of the adventurers, a human man, steps forward. "There hasn't been time to check ourselves," he says. "The rumor is that he's not taking this well, and doesn't know what to do next. I doubt we can count on any help form that quarter."
"Well, that's about what we'd expected," Octavia sighs. "Boggs?"
Boggs steps forward. "The damage to the dock is extensive," he says. "Even if money were allocated right now--" his shrug indicates how likely that is, "repairs would take months. Until the repairs are complete, trade is going to suffer."
"The Houses will undoubtedly try to blame each other for this," Octavia says, "which means it's unlikely they will be able to band together to address this. So, with the Prince indecisive, the Knives in chaos, and the other Houses fighting among themselves, it looks as if this is going to fall to us." She looks around the warehouse. "Does anyone have anything else to add?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday November 14th, 2016 4:43:23 PM
Lornak listens to what Octavia says and muses about whether or not she outranks Boggs in the CMTC command chain. Come to think of it, he didn't even know there WAS a command chain. "There are more groups than his in CMTC?" He thinks to himself. "I guess that is not surprising." His thoughts leave him feeling a little out of the loop. He loves his comrades but there seemed to be more to learn about the company.
He looks around at the other adventures and hopes they are as hardy as his group.
When the question of adding to the meeting comes up, he looks to Ethani. Trying to not put her on the spot he whispers to her; "You spoke to the head Merman, did he have anything interesting to say to you?"
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Monday November 14th, 2016 6:46:12 PM
Hmerrin's left eyebrow climbs nearly to the top of his head as the teen takes in the revelation that the CMTC is a whole lot bigger than he thought.
"A secret good-guys House," he muses softly. "Nice."
He has nothing to offer for the general community, though.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday November 14th, 2016 6:54:41 PM
"Wow," Will says as he looks around. "I don't even recall how we got here. It's like I missed something." Wil frowns and stares upward making his author very uncomfortable. "What to do?" Will says after a minute. "Just let us know what you want us to do!" Wil shouts into the crowd. "We live to serve the residents of Dirt City."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday November 14th, 2016 7:22:04 PM
Var does his best to hide his surprise at the mention of "Other CMTC" groups. While it had never been said that their little mercenary band was the *only* group working for the CMTC, Var had also never heard of any other groups operating under the CMTC charter. Var knew that the CMTC was large and well organized, but he constantly surprised whenever he glimpsed the size and scope of the operation.
"What, ah..." Var says, uneasily at first, "What do you need from us?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday November 14th, 2016 7:47:23 PM
Not knowing these people or his place in this meeting, Dušan mostly stayed to the side lines. He tried to think of how the events in his life led to this point. Not knowing what else to do he does what he's been doing most recently and trusts his friends.
Dušan steps up beside his friends and puts an encouraging hand on Var's shoulder standing in solidarity.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday November 14th, 2016 9:32:14 PM
"Not just us?" Asteria quietly muses over this revelation as she stares out over the other groups. She had honestly thought that it was just her and her group. Her expression is less than pleasant from the recent fight, but she does her best to put on a grimace and slick back her hair. Crossing her arms over her chest, she silently waited for what to do next.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:38:54 PM
Toston extends his hand to the dapper gnome identified as Ron, "Ron is it? My name is Toston and I'm glad to meet you. Perhaps my skills as a sailor could come in handy as we probably will need to sail somewhere to reach the Merfolk or the Sahuagin. I'm not sure if your groups have rotating rosters like ours Toston says but our new cleric is kindred of sea folk. She even speaks their language. Toston points to Ethani
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:44:50 PM
Ethani comes forward so she can speak clearly. "I didn't ready soak with the mermen. I tried to convince them not to fight us. I told them we were no friends of the Sahuagin. And they said that I was in strange company for someone who had no love for them."
Ethani shakes her head in sadness. "I really don't understand why they are doing this, but I doubt they would have attacked without some type of evidence."
Ethani turns to Boggs "If you can get your hands on one of survivors, I can question them."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:46:14 PM
Thank you Hugh, but I'm good now. :)
DM Kathy Monday November 14th, 2016 10:25:45 PM
Many of you are taken aback to realize you are not the only adventuring group to whom the CMTC is giving cover, although it makes a certain amount of sense when you think about it. It's a pretty good-sized organization; it can cover several groups as easily as one.
Toston introduces himself to the gnome called Ron. "Ronyur Horpip Garos-Gawor," the gnome says, shaking hands in return. "Most people call me Ron, for obvious reasons. Sailing might come in handy, but it seems likely we'll have to travel under the water rather than on top of it, if we want to find out what's going on."
Ethani offers to question the prisoners, but Boggs shakes his head. "The Knives have claimed all the prisoners," he says. "And in their mood, I wouldn't want to cross them."
Var and Wilford just want to know what their assignment is.
There's some cross-talk before Octavia is able to get everyone to settle. Adventurers don't exactly follow Roberts Rules of Order. Finally, though, she is able to speak.
"All right, let's have my group," she nods to where the human Brand stands with other adventurers, "stay on the Prince. Try to get a sense of what he's going to do, and influence him not to do anything monumentally stupid, if that's at all possible." Brand nods, and that group huddles up to begin discussing strategy.
"Ron," Octavia continues. "Can your group go undersea? Find out what's going on down there?"
"Well, we could," Ron says. "Although this lady is a sea-elf and speaks the language." He nods at Ethani. "Maybe Boggs' group should go instead?"
There's some discussion at that point. It soon becomes clear that Ron's group is higher level than you guys, and that their spellcasters can keep the group in Water Breathing spells for as long as they need.
"All right," Ron says at last. "It's probably best that we go; I think we're going to be better prepared."
"Anyway," Boggs says, "Ethani's talents might well be needed right here in the city. I'd like for my group to try to figure out who is aiding the Sahuagin. And, hopefully, get them to stop doing it. Maybe we can salvage this thing through diplomacy."
Octavia nods. "Worth a try," she says. "Other suggestions? Questions?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday November 15th, 2016 3:53:40 PM
Wil stays quiet and waits... his head is quiet for once.. no one talking.. whispering and trying to send him to Crazy Land. "Crazy Land, I've been there once," Will sighed when Cicero began to speak. "You haven't been to Crazy Land. Can't I just think without your constant interruption?" He asked aloud. "I need to find someone to cast you out of my head." "Ewww.... someone's angry. I'll just go stand over in the corner next to your old imaginary friend." "You go do that!" He then shouted... he caught himself and blushed.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday November 15th, 2016 5:31:09 PM
"Any questions... Any questions!?" The mostly quiet barbarian suddenly gets loud, and angry. Standing up straight, she glares at the room. "I may not be the smartest, and I may not know what makes people fall down, but I'm pretty sure this hunk of armor doesn't help!" As she talks, Asteria makes a gesture to her chestplate. "You ever throw a stone into the water? That rock is going to be me! How is this a good idea?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 7:16:23 PM
"Relax Asteria," Toston says, "We aren't going swimming. Ron & his lot get to go on a deep sea adventure."
"As for us, we get to continue to be lubbers and have to somehow figure out who could be working with the Sahuagin. My thoughts are who would want to traffic with the Sahuagin and who has opportunity to traffic with them?"
"I mean what do we know about them besides they are evil aquatic people and enemies of the merfolk?"
"If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say someone familiar with the sea, so explorers, merchants, pirates, smugglers, fishermen, navy. The teeth are smugglers I don't suppose anyone has an in there?"
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Tuesday November 15th, 2016 7:40:50 PM
Wil and Asteria do their thing. Hmerrin stands there with that "Oh, absolutely, I'm with them" expression.
He gives the dwarf twins a nod and a wink.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 8:12:17 PM
Lornak slowly waves his hands at Asteria to calm down. "To the docks then?" He says to no one in particular. He slowly moves away from where he was standing to see if he can get Asteria to follow his lead as he exits the warehouse. "I am sure they were targeted to destroy evidence but I'm sure its a good place to search for clues."
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 d20+3=14 ; Tuesday November 15th, 2016 8:55:48 PM
Ethani whispers as sigh of relief as things are explained for Asteria.
Because that is what she had heard too...and she can't go back there. Not now. Too dangerous!
Looking at the assembled group and at Ron in particular. She does her best to fill Ron in with her years of experience with the war with the Sahuagin (Knowledge-14), but the difficult part is she is not exactly a fighter. Ethani had spent most of her life repairing the devastation done in the war, not plotting it.
Her last bit of advise is probably the most relevant. "Please do your best not to kill my cousins. I know they have done an awful thing today, but they are not the "bad guys" of this story. And if you do encounter Sahuagin, be careful. There is an old Aquan saying "Anata ga mitsuketa tokoro ni wa takusan no hito ga imasu..... Where you find one, there are many." Sometimes they will try and trick you into attacking and then overwhelm you with their numbers. They are not a particularly difficult foe, but they can be when they attack in mass."
OOC: Pardon the crappy translation, but I was pressed for time..
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 9:56:40 PM
"Got nothin' against the Merfolk, other than them just slaughtering a bunch'a innocent folks. Won't shed any tears for dead Knives, or these Sahuagin, but a lotta civilians just got caught in the middle of their war."
Var takes a deep breath.
"How shut down are the Docks? Seems like if we needed to ask around about dealings with evil fishmen, that would be the part of town to start in."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday November 15th, 2016 10:00:01 PM
"Any idea where we should start?"
Dušan looks expectantly from face to face, " 'Cause this is the first I've heard of these Sowhoogans..." Dušan covers his his mouth and coughs the last word out not exactly sure how to pronounce Sahuagin.
DM Kathy Tuesday November 15th, 2016 11:01:16 PM
At Octavia's question, Asteria speaks up indignantly, but her friends soon reassure her that your group will be staying on land. "Anyway," says the gnome called Ron, "if you were to go underwater, you'd want to get a Water Breathing spell cast on you first. Then your armor would be an actual help--keep you from floating around all willy-nilly."
Ethani steps up to provide Ron's team with some guidance, and the meeting seems to break up at this point. The groups begin plotting their various strategies.
Ethani is also able to fill the rest of you in on the Sahuagin--including how to pronounce it. [OOC: Your DM goes with sa-WAH-gun, but that could be wrong.] The Sahuagin are fish-folk, but they have legs rather than tails. They do not get along with Merfolk, so it's not a huge shock that they're at war. Essentially, Merfolk are big jerks, but Sahuagin are actually evil.
Most of you think the docks are the best place to start looking for information. Boggs nods and sends you on your way. "I'm going to go back to the office," he says. "With the docks damaged, there'll be a lot of panicky, unhappy merchants, and that's going to lead to conflicts. The Guild will have to be on high alert for the next few weeks."
You leave the warehouse and head toward the docks. Your meeting did not take long, and the battle aftermath is still everywhere you look. Bodies still lie in the warming sun, though most have been covered with whatever cloth could be scrounged up. The dock fire has been put out, but smoke still lingers. The air smells of blood and smoke. Nearby, a shouting match erupts, and only the intervention of bystanders prevents it from becoming a scuffle. The people you see look angry or afraid--or both.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=45 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 6:38:09 PM
"People of Dirt City, I know you are angered or frightened by the events that transpired here today, but know this. These action were done done by those just as frightened or outraged as you are. Do not give in to retaliation, particularly towards your neighbors, but use this time to show just how strong you can be. By helping those around and showing those who brought these worries to us that they hold wrong people accountable!"
Dušan empowers his words with the power of enthrall. He knows that this will not completely change the minds of those around him, but he hopes it will by time while hotter heads cool off and distract others while his friends begin questioning.
(OOC: d100 = 45 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/1, L2 0/1 Enthrall Saving Throw - Will Negates vs 15)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 16th, 2016 6:47:59 PM
Blinking as the evidence is presented, Asteria's rage subsides almost as suddenly as it had appeared. "Oh... Okay." Following Lonrak and the others to the dock, Asteria shakes her head and attempts to lighten the mood. "Hey Toston, remember when you said we should build a wall? I think, instead of building a wall around our home, we should build one around the docks! We'll make the Merfolk pay for it. It's gonna be huuuge!"
Getting to the docks, however, drains Asteria of her humor. The barbarian resumes her silent coldness and grips her axe, taking up a post to keep troublemakers away.
Hmerrin(HP 53/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21)Aid, Bulls Str Wednesday November 16th, 2016 7:04:48 PM
Hmerrin glances around rather helplessly at the scene at the docks.
"Well, in MY expert tracking opinion," hre remarks solemnly, "It looks to me like a buncha Mer-People came ashore, killed a buncha people, burned a buncha stuff, and left."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+7=10 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 7:07:11 PM
Lornak reaches the docks and notices that tensions are still high. Most of the townsfolk are probably used to being roughed up now and again by a house but rarely experience a full on military action. He is sure that it is unnerving. He tests his knowledge to see if he notices anything out of the ordinary in the remnants of the battle damage. (Knowledge d20=10)
He watches and listens as Dusan works some kind of magic. "Just so." He says as he slowly moves towards the townsfolk that are arguing. "You can help by telling me what happened." (Diplomacy d20=18)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=16 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 8:28:25 PM
Will steps through the dead saying a blessing as he passes and healing anyone he can... The voices erupt within his head. "Oh my, it's like I have a market place for the dead in my head. Hold up! Hold up! One at a time please. He finds a corner to lean against and begins to parse through the noise. "We are looking for any conversation that the Merfolk may have had," Wil advised. "Maybe they left something? Any familiar names? (Perception: 16 - To listen for clues from the dead)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 d20+13=29 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:24:09 PM
Toston sees if he can find Paul Fisher the man he used to crew for among the living, the wounded and the dead. He isn't sure what became of Paul but if the man was still alive mayhap he could tell them if he saw anything odd lately.
(Perception: 29)
If he finds Paul alive he asks the man, "I'm glad to see you, just sorry its under these circumstances. Are you hurt? Any damage to your boat? I was curious if you noticed anything odd or heard anything lately about Sahuagin from anyone down here at the docks." Toston says.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:32:30 PM
Cloak pulled close around her Ethani does her best to tune out the needless death around her. Quite accustomed to the horrors of warfare, this was quite another beast. And for a small moment she wishes her Mother was here. If Ashira were here, none of this would have happened.
Ethani takes a small measure of comfort in Asteria. At least the barbarian could find some levity in all of this.
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20=13 ; d20=17 ; Wednesday November 16th, 2016 9:40:11 PM
Traveling through the wreckage of the Docks, Var keeps his eyes open for something that might be useful to them. (Perception: 23 - forgot to add the +10 to the d20)
Var thinks over what he knows of the Docks to try and figure out if there were any valuable targets that the Merfolk may have been going after (Knowledge: Local 17), or if they were just attacking whatever they could reach.
DM Kathy Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:42:48 PM
As you approach the docks, Dušan begins a little speech. The dock denizens don't seem too impressed by the speechifying, but Dušan weaves an enchantment into his words. Soon, most people are looking noticeably calmer.
Lornak asks a group of people what happened. Their answer is similar to Hmerrin's. A bunch of Merfolk showed up and trashed the place, saying something about the Sahuagin.
Wilford is completely overwhelmed by the chattering voices of the dead. He can make out very little through the cacophony, and much of it is the same information you already know: the Merfolk are upset because they think Dirt City is aiding the Sahuagin.
Toston looks about for his old mentor and finds him helping to salvage some of the half-charred timbers from the burned dock. "Boat's fine," he says. "Luckily we were aboard and able to cast off just as the trouble started. I'd half a mind to keep right on going, truth to tell, but that wouldn't be right." He adds that he's heard a rumor that the Sahuagin are being aided by a group of crafters in Smuggler City. "But it's just a rumor," he adds. "Hard to tell whether there's any truth to it or not."
Var keeps his eyes open, but sees nothing that could help figure out who is aiding the Sahuagin. He thinks the Merfolk probably just attacked whatever they could reach, although the dock they burned could probably be considered a valuable target.
Ethani and Asteria are quiet but vigilant. [OOC: Are you guys subbing for each other or sharing a computer? :) ]
Ethani (Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16 Wednesday November 16th, 2016 10:48:28 PM
OOC: Genevieve logged in on my phone to post and then didn't log out. Rassin frassin kids. ;)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=16 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 4:05:35 PM
Lornak is disappointed in the lack of information gathered from the scuffle participants. He guesses its just a symptom of heightened tensions. He is eager move away from this and explore the rumors coming from Smuggler City. "Looks like we aren't going to find anything here, what say we move on to investigate these crafters?" He asks the group.
Lornak then pulls up his hood and blends into the crowd. (Stealth d20=16)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Thursday November 17th, 2016 6:12:55 PM
"Thanks for the tip, Paul." Toston says, "Stay safe and if you hear anything else let us know." Toston gives Paul directions to the tower and fair for a messenger in the form of a silver piece asking that he leave it with either the pub for his landlords or the guard.
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Thursday November 17th, 2016 6:41:26 PM
Hmerrin ponders, and falls in line with the group as they move to their next destination.
"Maybe what they didn't destroy is a clue," he wonders aloud. "Is there a House responsible for the Docks. Y'know, who's rep is going down because of this?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday November 17th, 2016 7:53:14 PM
Dušan hopes the people will do the right thing as he releases the spell that held them enthralled. "Be it on their own heads now."
Dušan turns to Hmerrin trying not to let the surprise in his face show, "That's a positively astute observation, Hmerrin. Do you think Nightblade would meet with us again?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=10 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 8:33:33 PM
Asteria continues to keep watch, making sure that she knows everyone's location at all times. Trying to look for dangerous people in the crowd, her eyes keep getting drawn to the covered corpses of those who died here. Needless to say, she can't see much.
(Perception: 10)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 9:22:03 PM
"Oi, Ok, stop!" Will commanded and by some miracle the voices stopped. Wil stopped talking for a long moment. He had a look of loss on his face. Then a wide smile. "The dead are not much help, either." Wil said. He then continued to help the other dead pass gently while searching for clues. (Perspective: 12)
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 d20+10=26 ; Thursday November 17th, 2016 10:28:49 PM
"huh, that is a good idea." Var muses "Probably with something to take stock of what did get burned down."
(Perception 26)
DM Kathy Friday November 18th, 2016 12:46:42 AM Hmerrin wonders aloud whether there is any particular House in charge of the docs.
There isn't really. The Knives keep order here, the same as they do everywhere. The Teeth are smugglers, of course, but they mostly smuggle things into other cities--Dirt City not being over-burdened with shipping regulations. Really, the docks are used by everyone, and destroying one hurt the merchants more than anyone else.
Var looks around. By now it's clear that one of the piers is a complete loss. The one next to it is damaged, but can probably be repaired with a few weeks' work. So it is "only" the one pier that was lost, but even one pier is a major blow to the city's trade.
Dušan wonders whether Nightblade would meet with you. He might; you never know. You do have the location of that fish-shop where you contacted him once; it might be worth a try.
Lornak, meanwhile, is keen to head for Smuggler City to find these crafters. Smuggler City, of course, is the nickname for the area of town near the Tower of Teeth.
So, what is next? Smuggler City? Try to contact Nightblade? Something else?
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday November 18th, 2016 10:28:36 AM
"This is a tough one. What could NightBlade tell us? Are they trying to hurt trade? Maybe it's an issue with the new trade we just made with... umm... I forgot," Will added. "That place we just got back from." "Anyways, since I can't remember... I think it would be a good idea to talk to the smugglers. Maybe they made some enemies. Maybe they made a deal, they shouldn't of"
Hmerrin(HP 50/50 AC22/14t/18ff, CMD 21) Saturday November 19th, 2016 10:40:26 AM
Hmerrin smiles at Dusan, "Thanks!".
And then leans over to Toston, stage whispering - "'Astute' does mean 'good', right?"
Having established that everyone is likely affected equally by the destruction, the fighter votes for moving on to Smuggler City.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Saturday November 19th, 2016 11:43:21 AM
"Smuggler City is our best lead. Any friend of Toston..." Dušan nods in agreement with the others, "Besides, if Nightblade is willing to help us again, we should probably save it for when we're really desperate or sure it will help.
Dušan takes one more look around, "I wish we could do more to help, but we'll do the most good by continuing with our investigation."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:17/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22 - CMD 18 Sunday November 20th, 2016 7:00:45 AM
Toston smiles at the fighter and says,"Yes, astute does mean good."
He then says, "So we are in agreement? To Smuggler City then?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday November 20th, 2016 5:17:19 PM
Lornak cannot help feeling his presence has somehow influenced the young man as he is taken aback by his observation. Lornak smiles proudly.
He agrees that Smuggler City is where the group should continue its search for information. "I believe Nightblade can wait. Besides, if we need to contact him, we can send someone."
Var (Tom I) HP:42/42 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Sunday November 20th, 2016 6:54:29 PM
"A rumor is better than no rumor. If it's false, might be worth running it down anyway and nipping it in the bud 'afore people start getting jumpy."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday November 20th, 2016 7:53:56 PM
"To Smuggler City." Asteria agrees. Falling in line with the rest of the group, she prepares to leave for their next destination.
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