[pnpgm] Game Update #119 - File #911 - Fun in Pamau
Scott Adams
longshotgm at netzero.com
Fri Sep 17 07:15:27 CEST 2010
HT Alias/Player Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex
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R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar Ma
??.Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard Normal/Human Ma
W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human Ma
W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human Ma
--.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human Ma
R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human Fe
R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human Fe
R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar,
Cover Story Info: [HD- House member, F-Foreigner, N-native non house]
Arawn aka Arawn as Teacher to daughter [F]
Ben'dar aka Bu Da as Horse expert [F]
Caladan aka Ca Lu as Guard/Archer [N]
Chion aka Capt. Chu Mai as Sailor Trustee [HD]
Farseeker aka Fu Sa as Guard [F]
Fremea aka Lin Mong as Noble child [HD] [Disguised]
Kell aka Swan as Trader [F]
Kiet aka Kiet Sunan as Zhou's servant [F]
Raban aka Toban Nu as Entertainer/Guard [F]
Strie'bog aka Sun Zhu as Entertainer [N]
Unali aka Tun Au as Zhou's wife [HD]
Will aka Sun Tzu as hunt master [F]
Z'leyra aka Kakita Junami as Healer [F]
Zhou aka Zhou Wa as Baron Noble [HD]
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Game Update #119 in sequence (file #911)
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[Recap]
From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
I am fine with a new player. No problem or reservation at all.
Kiet is fine with the planned distribution of destination.
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"All I ask is that whoever goes in the group I'm part of please
leave all...and I mean ALL...er, special items behind. I have
no wish to join the poor miscreants about to be the main
entertainment for this town."
Kiet will bring one rope along.
GM: Ack. "Some" rope means a piece one inch long? Ok. :)
From Will: [Re: Actions]
With a grin Will says "I hate to miss a good beheading......
OOC: If we do end up rescuing them and one of them is not the
new PC I think we should pop them back to the Dark Lands for the
HE to look after.
GM: Ack.
From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions]
Z'leyra decides to help search and will accompany Ben'dar since
his language skills might need assistance.
GM: Ack.
From Raban: [Re: Actions]
<oops missed the list again <If I read things right, Raban is
being sent to something he will have problems with. Fremea also
has some problems with it and even if Raban can stop himself any
word from Fremea will be enough to cause major havok.
Raban speaks softly, " Lin Mong (Fremea), I do not know if I....
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<oops missed the list on this too
no problems with new characters if you can fit them in
GM: Ack. There is limited places I can fit them in. If not
in by time leave Pamau then the old Ben'dar drawback will
have to be done. Still working out details so as of this
time he isn't in game.
From Kell: [Re: Actions]
[Yes to new player. ]
Staying inside the city is very dangerous, especially with the
wagon and it's special cargo. "I suggest we only stay one....
Kell will go to watch and examine the execution. He dislikes
it very much and wants to free the people, but knows doing that
is nigh impossible. Not in this crowded city and not when
they're being publically executed. This is so sad and such a
waste he things, wondering if the Empire will ever change...
"Can one of you change my appearance before we go? Make my....
His idea includes darkening his skin, enlarging his nose, and
anything else that makes him look less like himself. Changing
clothes to those of lower status too, so he can move more freely
about and not be recognized as a merchant that just arrived with
a noble from out of town.
While there he scans and is very alert for detectors. Getting
caught this day seems a very bad idea to the half-elf. He also
tries to listen to ask many conversations as possible, and start
some about the change in nobility. He's fishing for leads.
Kell listens as well, "I understand if you cannot go. Better....
GM: Ack. Changed dialogue slightly since Will did decide to go
with this task.
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[New Stuff]
[Augado 5th, 1634TH]
[Location: Middle Katai Plains]
[ Pamau Province, Pamau City]
[Time: 2:59pm]
As the wagon goes through the city Kell becomes more nervous
and disoriented by the city. While this is the fourth major
Katai city they've visited this is the smallest. But something
about this city just isn't right.
Kell speaks to the others when he can without being overheard.
"I suggest we only stay one night. If we need more time, let's
find an inn to the north of the city so we can ride back into town
and finish our business. This city sets my nerves on end..."
He has definite bad feelings about this city.
Zhou nods inside the wagon and waves outside the window. "That
is my plan. But I think a noble inn is far safer. WE up north
found that most ...people who stayed in regular inns were far
more likely to be caught than those in noble inns. Plus we
have our cover to do. Some believe up north there are less
searches in these more noble areas."
[Time: 3:03pm]
Zhou makes his suggestions on how best to do the various tasks
in the city. "I doubt we'll stay tomorrow so hopefully we'll
learn what we need today."
Kiet glances to some in the party. "All I ask is that whoever
goes in the group I'm part of please leave all...and I mean ALL...
er, special items behind. I have no wish to join the poor
miscreants about to be the main entertainment for this town."
Kiet ensures he has his dagger on his belt sheath and grabs
a few strands of rope.
When Will hears his suggested group he surprises the party,
With a grin Will says "I hate to miss a good beheading... its a
shame to burn them though I usually mount them on the wall with
my other trophies"
Some begin to remove gear from horses and place them on the
wagon. Kell speaks to the others when no one is around
especially the stable boys. "Can one of you change my appearance
before we go? Make my skin darker, maybe change my facial
structure a bit. I don't want to look like me today, just in
case."
Kiet grabs one of his bags and pulls out some clothing and
a makeup case. Normally this would look odd but some know
actors like Raban use such things and it is manly if not
normal to do so. Kiet opens the case inside the wagon and
examines it. Should have enough makeup to change some features
but he doesn't quite have enough dark paint. Not black but
if he can change his features to more golden then he can change
his looks to be more native. Fremea and Kiet work together on
his new disguise. Raban does more tasking with the heavy
lifting but gives a few suggestions of his own disguise skills
when needed. It quickly becomes clear Kiet and Fremea are about
the same level of skill, both almost professional it seems.
After a couple minutes of experimentation the color just
doesn't seem to mix to make his skin golden dark. AFter
some grief, Farseeker appears with a small makeup hand held
folded vial. "Try this." He then hands it to Kiet who mixes
it with some other colors and it seems to work perfectly.
His vial is almost pure ink black and it seems to be the best.
Just a minor mix of it. Kiet and Fremea look over at Farseeker
and grin. The warrior steps back looking shocked. "What? We
need to ..you know..be stealthy at night..black war paint is
normal for warriors." Then he turns and stomps off.
Kiet and Fremea turns to each other and grins. They continue
their work for about the next ten minutes. By the time Kell
steps out he is a lower class native looking person. His hair
is tied up in a ponytail like many natives do who are hard laborers.
He still wears his hat and hides his hair with the long strands
of hair but his face looks about 80% different. With the lower
station clothing he also seems to be thinner, more lithe and even
shorter somehow. I guess clothes do make the man, Kell thinks to
himself.
Farseeker draws his great sword and approaches Kell. "Who are
you?" He grins and then sheaths it back up. "A fair job.
Xian would've done wonders. He works on disguises all the time.
Now we have three natives. Very good." He nods and goes back
to his horse to grab something for his belt.
[Time: 3:17pm]
It takes some time, about 15 minutes or so, to put the wagon
and horses into place.
A search of the barn finds 4 other horses in place but there
is only 2 ways in. Strie'bog and Caladan setup position outside
the wagon or on it. Horses are cleared of bags and all placed
inside or on top of the wagon. This way nothing can be searched
without it seen. Strie'bog and Caladan setup a sentry routine
to patrol the wagon/horse barn and the other stays on or inside
the wagon.
This is then the time the party set out on their various
tasks. The only group to take horses is Zhou's group wince
they would be expected to do so. It is suggested hiring a
open-air wagon to ride but it wouldn't allow quick escape in
case of trouble.
As the groups gather up it becomes some are excited while
others are downright nervous or saddened by their assignment.
Zhou notices Raban and the others. He walks toward them
and places a hand on Raban's upper arm. he tries for the
shoulder but its just too high. "I know this task is especially
difficult for you and the others. It is optional. If you
so wish to turn around and come back do so. But keep this
in mind. We now know there are groups who are working against
the system not just hunting down the evil doers. This resistance
group could help us with our future mission. We need to see
if a group exists here. We also need to see if the Brigade
and Vong are here. They may make themselves visible in various
ways at this execution. If they do maybe you can follow
them and see where they lead. It will be up to you guys to
determine which is a higher priority. Personally I would
hope you find the local Brigade HQ then Vong stronghold
and then a local resistance cell if possible. There may
be nothing to go on. " He clenches Raban's arm. "I know
this is difficult. I would not have the stomach for it. I
believe we are here for a reason. Recall what Ki'ama said:
This mission is not only to help the world but to test
your character. We've seen how some depend on their
special toys and skills. Ki'ama found it fascinating to know
who would go the longest without using such." He releases
the arm and crosses his arms. "Same I believe with our innate
personality traits. Can you withstand a foul murder if you
have the ability? Knowing that if that murder could lead to
a wider destiny? Is one life more valuable than millions?
I know your Goddess will be alert to your actions. But she
has to be aware of the situation. Even she might consider
the better of the greater good over the good of one."
Zhou glances at Fremea, "I know it might be hard to see the
kids killed. But think of the alternative? If they are
jailed they could be abused, tortured for a lifetime. They
could be show-things for the royal court. Abused like a common
dog. If they escaped they'd be hunted down like the same dog
some consider them to be. Is this fair over a quick though
sadly more painful death? We must consider their parents. If
the parents had those choices would they want them to escape
or be killed? I know any parent would not tolerate their kids
being killed but they must realize the alternatives might e worse."
Farseeker taps his foot and considers if one punch might break
Zhou's nose or two. But he remains silent as the so called
leader tries to empathize but his speech is rambling and not
so eloquent.
"Just remember in the end this is a intelligence gathering
task. You will be doing it in the saddest state of affairs
there can be. But we are here only a night. The longer we
stay the longer we are in danger. Good luck and if you do
need to return and avoid the task do so." Zhou then gives
Fremea a shoulder hug which for the first time makes her a bit
sick and he moves on toward the others.
Raban listens to Zhou and knows the duty is hard but doesn't
know if he can handle it. He can face likely a fierce dragon
without fear but to see this thing today just scares him.
Raban leans down to Fremea as they begin their walk toward
the square. Raban speaks softly, " Lin Mong, I do not know if I
am strong enough to be able to watch women or girls executed,
even if guilty of some crime. It goes against everything I was
taught as a child and a man. I fear that my reactions will bring
harm upon your house and name."
Kell listens as well, "I understand if you cannot go. Better
to say it now, whilst your size would be a wonderful distraction.
We do need a guard."
[Time: 3:20pm]
Pamau City is not as random as Shantou and seems to have been
organized on a formal grid design like Katai is said to be.
While Shantou seems to have been place where needed. Maybe
Pamau was designed by a city council that had vision. The
player's tavern, The Ice Sheet, is in the south district placed
almost dead center of the south area. This is a bit more
richer district and less crowded. Most of the common people live
in the north and west districts it seems. The industrial and
market areas are east and south to give access to the farms on
that side of the city.
Fremea, Kell, Raban and Will head toward the square where
the town criers all around and telling of a glorious execution.
As the four walk they become slowly sickened. Kell glances
to Will and notices a slight amusement on his face and is unsure
if he is feeling as bad as the other three.
[Time: 3:37pm]
It takes about 20 minutes to weave the streets and crowds. The
crowds begin to build up in numbers from a few to hundreds
quickly. The noise and smells also increase as the four near
the square. Kell and Fremea's senses become alert. It is good
to have two who can sense but it is clear Arawn's range is
slightly better than both. As expected Raban draws eyes to
him and those eyes seem to ignore the other 3 in the group
which is a good thing for various reasons.
Rounding the corner the noise increases double and becomes a
yell as the crowd mingles in excitement. The square is about
500 feet wide in every direction. In the center is a large
platform that likely serves as some political stand or band
stand or civil event. This day the stand has been adjusted to
add a chopping block and stocks. Inside the stocks are two
adults. Standing on stage are four guards in full military
uniform and chainmail with pikes. Where are the children?
Around the square plaza are buildings some on the left are
residential looking homes with a couple balconies. On those
stand people cheering and jeering. There are about 2 dozen
such balconies on that side full of people. On the opposite
side and right side appear to be shops that look to be jewelry,
leather, clothing, bakery and what might be a wine shop. Most
of those shops are open and taking business. Around the square
there are hundreds of people. On each of the four sides there
must be 50-100 in various clumps of 5-6 rows deep.
At this point there is people entering the area but there
is still large open areas for people to move around. Around
the plaza appears to be about 20-25 guards milling around
the audience to ensure order it seems.
The rooftops are empty except one to the right which has
a visible guard holding a crossbow. It is clear he is there
to deter than cause trouble. The group wonders if one is seen
if there are others not seen on the roofs.
Kell begins to mingle around in order to listen and get
some discussion going. As he walks around he remains in
sight of the others. He begins to fish for those leads and
for rumors.
Fremea begins to look around but finds it hard to see over
the shoulders of others. Should Raban lift her up like
some adults are doing with their kids? She finds it sick that
this is a family even. She notice vendors selling meat
sticks, drinks and other fast snacks.
Raban towering over the audience has the best view around
and begins to scan the audience.
[Time: 3:48pm]
Suddenly two men take the stage followed by children. Two
guards shove them onto the stage. This must be the children.
The first man is dressed in black and wears a hood. He must
be the town executioner from the looks of it. The group wonders
why he covers his face when this is a good thing for them. He
comes behind the female and clobbers her with a club onto her
back and she screams. The crowd roars in glee. He then
takes his clawed hands and yanks off her dirty robe revealing
nothing under and she now leans over in her stock humiliated.
He then does the same to the male adult. A new male comes onto
the stage and begins to recite the death sentence orders. He
outlines their crimes.
"...they used foul magic to help farmers who did NOT want
their help with their crops by cursing them and their land.
The farmers had to move as their crops grew strong and plentiful.
The cursed land may not be used for many years we fear! This
foul female used her evil ways to heal her friends who are
still being searched..." The man continues listing the stupid
magics the group feels is nothing vile at all.
The children a boy about 12 and a girl about 9 is shoved to
one side. All four prisoners are on the stage now which the
stage is raised a good 10 feet up. The executioner unlocks
the stock of the male and hits him once to make him stand.
The crowd cheers. The man is shoved down onto the chopping
block and the executioner picks up his large axe. Without
ceremony he brings it down hard and the man's head rolls off
into a basket.
Raban is the only one to see this but looks away at the last
instant as he does he notices a man in the crowd leaning against
the bakery about 50 feet away. The man is smiling but not cheering.
He seems to sense Raban's eyes and glances over then quickly
turns away and begins to move off.
In the crowd Kell asks a man if this is from the recent purge
or the city just got lucky. The man cheers then turns and
says. "They were suddenly caught yesterday. Isn't it great!
The leaders are working hard to clean this place up. Crime is
down and families are even moving here."
Will looks at the windows of the various buildings and
rooftops. He notices on the third floor of what must be the
jewelry shop opposite them about 800 feet away appears to be
a person looking out. He isn't sure if its just a person or
kid interested or what. But he finds it odd the person seems
to be using the curtain to hide their features.
Fremea glances around and tries to sense what is going on.
She doesn't know for her own good what is going on at the
stage. She suddenly gets a sense of mana forward toward the
stage but it is gone before it appears. The full crowd is weak
in mana for normal humans. But that strong sense of mana was
a quick spike. She glances back to see if Raban has seen
anything then glances to the left and forward.
Raban notices the executioner unlock the female and stand
her up. The men in the crowd jeer foul things at her nude
30 something body. The executioner begins to shove her toward
the chopping block when a guard motions for him to come over.
They talk and then begin to seem to argue. The executioner
finally nods and runs off stage to the boos of the crowed.
Raban notices the man in black disappear into a shop, no
a small apartment building. Maybe some city official is there?
Within 30 seconds the man reappears and runs on stage. The
man in black taunts the female and audience making gestures
with his axe. He stalks over to the female who seem oddly
brave. The girl is clearly frightened.
Raban glances back to the man walking away. But he can't
get his eyes off the stage. His anger begins to build and he
could clear the audience with one yell likely. Kell suddenly
finds himself two rows from the front of the stage and begins
to feel something odd from the bottom of the stage but can't
detect it at this angle.
The executioner gets behind the children and shoves them
forward. The crier continues his list of evil crimes including
having children who are cursed. He rambles on and ends that
the children will be burnt to save their souls. The
executioner lifts up a torch from a lower stand and waves
is around the kids.
Raban's mind races and Fremea begins to clench her teeth. One
man already killed. How far will this go?
Suddenly the man in black fumbles. No. Throws the fire torch
toward one guard. The man's clothing catches on fire and the
man turns to the children. He places hands on their shoulders and
vanishes in blue.
From the roof two arrows one from the visible archer and one
from an unseen one fires toward the children's spot but land
on the wooden platform. One of the guards draws his sword and
charges while another rushes the nude wizard woman. But she
jumps off the stage and pulls something from under it. Two
round ball like things. She throws them in the air and is
suddenly hit by two arrows. She falls to the ground as suddenly
white light flashes around the square. The audience screams and
begins to panic.
[Time: 3:58pm]
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[Time: 3:20pm]
Meanwhile Arawn, Ben'dar, Z'leyra and Chion have headed to
the warehouse district away from the square. They begin to
search various buildings. Occasionally Chion asks about the
logo but after 4-5 people find false leads. The log is used
in the Empire by various groups. That was learned in Shantou
by the black marketer.
For half an hour the group searches the area and becomes more
and more frustrated. But they soon realize the nice thing about
the execution means less people. In fact this area is a ghost
town. Part of the problem of asking for info is the lack of
people.
[Time: 3:52pm]
As they walk from street to street the warehouses are found
to be the typical style that any city has in it.
Stopping at one intersection the group begins to form a search
plan. The city can't be that big. If they take a grid search
it can be done faster.
The group moves to the next block and Arawn wipes his face
from the sweat and worry of what is going on across the city.
Suddenly a swish is felt near him. He looks around but sees
nothing. Ben'dar behind him taps on his shoulder and points
down. Apparently a bird choose that moment to relieve himself
and it grazed him. Arawn shakes his boot to get rid of the
material and groans. A bird call is heard above and Arawn
looks up to see the black form of a raven. He has seen birds
in the city like those dirty pigeons but a raven hasn't been
seen in weeks. A tingle begins to reach the back of his head.
A raven.
The raven takes to the air and down a side alley to the
right. Suddenly without thinking Arawn runs after it and
the others follow suit confused by this sudden bird fascination.
The raven turns the corner and Arawn comes to a stop at the
corner and looks around. he almost runs into a post and stops.
As he gains his bearings the raven is gone and must've flown
high. But as he glances down the side street he notices four
humans standing near a wagon. Three are unloading small crates.
On the wagon though is something interesting two large coffins.
The three men enter into a medium sized warehouse. There is
no logo on this side but the group hide around the corner and
take sneak peeks. the men are down the street about 100
feet and in plain sight. It would be hard to approach without
being seen.
As Arawn looks the other way, Z'leyra rounds the corner and
notices one human. this one is wearing no shirt and is very
muscular. But the interesting thing she notices is a tattoo on his
upper arm near his shoulder with a fist of some sort. But the
man turns around and hauls a crate inside before she gets a better
view.
[Time: 3:56pm]
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[Time: 3:20pm]
Zhou, Unali, Farseeker and Kiet ride their horses each down
the street. It would do no good for nobles to walk to a baron's
house. It takes them no time to get directions from shop owners
to the baron's house.
[Time: 3:31pm]
As they near the house Farseeker is clearly upset. "Did
you have to send them to see that? Those guys...well maybe
not Will...can't seem to handle it."
"I felt it was needed for some reason. I don't know why.
I find it odd the number of captured. Up north out intel
reports one might get caught every 2 months. We've seen
what, three in the last few weeks? The one on the road.
The four here and the rumor of the one at Crossroads. Either
their luck is improving or someone...and I think we know who...
might be helping them. We saw on the field of battle they
could sense things. Maybe our enemy is helping them to detect
special people?" Zhou looks around and suddenly realizes.
He grumbles. He didn't take a person who could sense detectors.
This isn't good at all. He knows he made a mistake but doesn't
admit to the others.
The four finally arrive at the gated house. the house is two
story and appears to be 20-30 rooms. A medium sized city
estate it seems. to one side are lush gardens and the other
a large open field. Several people are outside tending to
the grounds. At the gate a guard talks to Zhou.
"Baron Zhou to see Baron Ka. Is he around?" The guard
nods silently. "We are here to speak business." The
guard who looks bored isn't sure what to do. Not the
brightest thinker it seems. Then those around realize he
is sad to be missing the execution. Zhou senses then and
nods. "Shame to miss the fun huh?" the guard perks up and
nods. "I'll mention your good duty to the Baron maybe he
can let you run there?" The guard perks up further and
considers it then opens the gate.
The four ride in and the guard closes the gate from the
outside. The house is surrounded by a 8 foot iron fence and
will be hard for the horses to ride out. It seems the gate
is the only way in. As the four ride closer the house is
examined. The group dismounts.
A smelly gardener walks by about 20 feet and keeps his eyes
down as his station demands. Farseeker pulls off his riding
glove and places them on his horse. He looks at the door and
stops Zhou. "Right of the door. Above the middle brick."
Zhou stares briefly and notices a gem of white set into the
brick. A detector. He groans and knows Kiet could be sensed.
Farseeker shrugs and walks to the gardener.
"Excellent work your doing here." Farseeker tells the man
who doesn't look up.
A small woman exits the main door and climbs down the
few stairs. "May I help you?"
Zhou acts slightly bored by the visit. "Is Baron Ka free?
We need to speak of business and a deal for him."
The woman crosses her arms. "he is busy with a guest now. Could
you come back later?"
"We came from Dzahou and had great amount of profit to spend
with House Pamau. But we are here only one night. I can
find another merchant I suppose." Zhou then walks over to his
horse and pretends to mount up.
"Wait! Come inside. The guest wont' be around too long.
He tends to stay a short while. Please come..come.." The
woman beckons them inside.
Zhou turns to the garden. "Could we go to the garden first.
I love those flowers! We can stall a bit while he visits
with his guest. Maybe then go through the garden door?"
The woman is a bit confused but finally nods.
Farseeker nods and finishes his whispering with the peasant
gardener. He slips the man a silver coin deftly.
Unali sees he wishes to tell Zhou something and moves
forward to get a tour of the garden with the house servant.
"The man says this Nom fella hasn't ever been seen but
heard. Seems one day he overheard a man he couldn't see due
to the tall bushes talking to another guy. The man spoke
strangely and at one point he heard Nom but had to rush
away before being seen." Farseeker then moves on and
rushes up to meet with Unali. The horses are taken by
another peasant and tied up to a post near the door. The
horses have nothing to be worried about on them.
[Time: 3:49pm]
After stalling the group is finally led inside a side
garden door. No such gem is found there and Zhou figures
most places only have them at the main door. A foolish
tactic to be sure. Who would walk in the front door when
one can just sneak in a window?
The woman leads them to a small library and gestures down
the hall. "When the merchant leaves you can see the Baron.
I will fetch some food and drinks. Please be seated. "
Unali stares out the window at the servants. She watches
them carefully. Who knows if they are helping the baron
in more ways than chores.
Zhou sits and pretends to look at the book shelves and
wonders what books they are. Kiet begins to quietly pace
back and forth as Farseeker takes stand near the door.
Down the hall slight murmurs are heard of two men talking
but details are faint. Farseeker watches the servant rush to
to the kitchen leaving this side of the house the west wing
empty. The room where the baron must be is two doors down
and about 30 feet down the hall.
Kiet considers entertaining the servants to distract them
with his acrobats. He wonders if he could find a small
audience to serve as a distraction?
"Hello there." Farseeker speaks softly. The others turn
and see him speaking to the door frame? Then a second later
a small face rounds the corner. A small girl of maybe 6.
She is fairly pretty and missing a couple teeth. From her
dress it appears to be she must be the Baron's relative.
She waves to Farseeker and glances into the room.
"Here to see pa?"
Zhou nods. "Is he busy?" The girl nods and her hair
ends up in her face.
"Always busy...." The girl says sadly.
Farseeker kneels down to her height. "Does he get many
visitors?" The girl nods. She looks down the hall and
backs up a step.
"Bad man..." she whispers slightly and only Farseeker can hear
her clearly. "He is with bad man...I don't like him."
Zhou stands and walks over. "Do you know his name?"
"Nam Amar," she tries to say through her empty teeth.
"Could that be Nom Amor?" Farseeker asks. The girl nods.
"He is bad man. He threatens pa. I heard him talking to
another fellow....another bad man...the man called him Nam
Amar." The girl backs up a bit scared.
"Kiet." He waves the acrobat forward. "Can you show this
pretty girl some of your tricks? Maybe those ropes and
nimble moves of yours?"
Kiet sighs. He wasn't quite planning this small of an
audience. But it might work. He pulls the girl in with
a smile.
Farseeker leaves the room with Zhou and begins to walk
toward the door. Both listen as Unali stands nearby.
Her hearing must be better.
"...you have your orders. This will be done by the
end of the week." A man says.
"We can't ship that many without the road stations asking
questions. There is only so many deaths that can happen
in one place." Another man says.
"We have helped you for months now. We have saved you from
being a victim here. Either-" The first man says.
The man stops when the female servant is heard coming down
the other way with a tray. Farseker and Zhou feign looking
at a nearby picture and slowly walk back into the small study.
The door to the baron's office or whatever it is opens and
a man sticks his head out. he glances down the hall and
sees the servant. He then sees Zhou just duck into the study.
When the group realize the female servant doesn't call her
by name they realize that man must not be the Baron.
The door shuts suddenly and a click is heard. Farseeker
curses under his breath. Have they been discovered. Should
they act fast?
[Time: 4:00pm]
Actions? Comments?
Next Update...Monday...
GM: Minor experience for Kiet/Fremea on Disguise artist. Fremea
+1 EL and your now 1 EL better than Kiet. :)
GM: Task groups:
Baron House - Zhou, Unali, Farseeker, Kiet
Investigate - Arawn, Ben'dar, Chion, Z'leyra
Watch deaths- Fremea, Kell, Raban, Will
Stay wagon - Strie'bog, Caladan,
GM: Wanted to go more in depth but ran out of time tonight. So this
will have to do. I can do maps of each encounter if needed.
Let me know and can work on it for next update. I try to
do stuff every person can react to even those who haven't
posted in awhile like Ben'dar. I hate to get bored in games
and so try to include everyone like above.
GM: You will notice all three groups are roughly now at the same
time frame 4pm at the end of the update. Almost 800 lines
and its not what I all wanted. Hope I fleshed the scenes
out enough.
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