Realms of Dread, Chapter Four

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:03 pm

Jamethon leads Breana upstairs, down a hall and into a large dormitory. The big room is plain and undecorated, with rows of small cots laid out end to end. Light comes in through a single open window. The other three windows are shuttered and closed. There's a door on the far wall; it is also closed.

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:27 pm

"Lieutenant I traced the Trail to a warehouse district . Where I lost it because of all the traffic in the area . I thought we could go there after my stop at the Lathander Temple, and also after we collect my brother as he has some spells that could be useful for this investigation after he preps them ." Threan informing Alain of what he has found .

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:27 pm

at the orphanage, downstairs

Yorna excuses herself to attend to the children.

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:41 pm

Inovidil looks around really fascinated from the place.

"This place is magnificent! I don't wonder why rich people come here, so many ballrooms, good music. I have never been in a place like this before. Lets go ask someone if knows where is the illusionist."

Inovidil waves to a barmaid and when she gets closer she asks:

"Excuse me, do you know if Ms Vindala Chalanther is here and if she is where can I found her?"

Ken of Ghastria · Post by **Ken of Ghastria** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:25 pm

Lord Skybolt wrote:"Lieutenant I traced the Trail to a warehouse district . Where I lost it because of all the traffic in the area . I thought we could go there after my stop at the Lathander Temple, and also after we collect my brother as he has some spells that could be useful for this investigation after he preps them ." Threan informing Alain of what he has found .

"The damn warehouse district again," mutters Blaise after hearing Threan's report to Alain. "We should tell the good Watch-Captain to set up shop there." He looks around to make sure that Yorna and the children are not within earshot before continuing. "So what do you think? If we're dealing with more undead, which seems likely, we need to act quickly, certainly before dusk."

He looks at both Alain and Threan. "Why don't you find out whatever it is that your brother - Glim, isn't it? - can do. Meanwhile, I'll don an appropriate disguise and ask some questions among the living gutter trash in that district. Does that sound all right with you ... um, Lieutenant? ... I wish we had the services of a cleric on this case."

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:37 am

"So this be the children's sleeping quarters then, Sergeant?" Breana looks around and heads for the window right away.

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:21 am

"I know what my brother can do since I've lived around him most of my life . I'm also the one who brought him into the adventuring life . "Threan replying to the implied question of Blaise . "But you going into the that district to ask questions of people in that area sounds good to me since I guess you would fit right in with them ." Turning away as he says this to himself under his breath .

Ken of Ghastria · Post by **Ken of Ghastria** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:02 am

Blaise chuckles. "Ha! I fit in everywhere. Unlike you. Go find some cheese." He looks back at Alain and says, "So what do you think? I can do some arcane snooping as well, although my senses won't be as good when it comes to sniffing out the undead."

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:36 am

"Blaise, We do have a cleric. She just walked into the other room with Jamethon.
"I say all four of us move down to the warehouse district. It may not be a bad idea to try and get a note of search or something similar in case we come across anything suspicious. Of course that may not be realistic as it seems much of the peoples rights in this realm are very well protected." Alain pauses for a moment, releasing a stressed sigh.
"Every time we get close..." His voice trails off for a moment before an idea alights on his features.
"Perhaps we can narrow down our search. If we can get a listing of all the properties in the warehouse district that are not currently under ownership, we could make those addresses our priority for investigation. Of course that assumes that our man is not thick enough to leave a paper trail. And since the demon children make no small amount of noise, we may be able to search the warehouses surrounded by other supposedly empty warehouse first."

Ken of Ghastria · Post by **Ken of Ghastria** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:11 pm

Blaise shrugs, "All right. It makes sense to narrow the list of possible hiding places, unless these creatures have a patron who's hiding them. Based on the twisted priorities this town has in place, anything is possible. Next thing you know, folks will be eating ferret pie with milk, or Threan will be interrogating a rat.

"Let's combine the ideas. It may take you a while to get that information about ownership, and I'd rather not let the trail get any colder than it already is. So I'll go ahead and start snooping while you search the lists -- maybe I'll take this new cleric with me? We can arrange to meet in, oh, three hours?"

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:18 pm

"I would rather stick together." Replies Alain. "Of course, that could be just a case of paranoia. I would rather us not get picked off at our adversaries leisure. But, if you really want to start looking, go ahead. I need to look over this packet any way." He says gesturing towards the envelope.
"Lets say three hours at the inn?"
Before Blaise heads off, Alain catches up with him, attempting to get a word with him alone.
"I know you have your problems with Threan, and I am not about to say who is right and who is wrong. Whats done is done and he is a part of this investigation. If you need to square some quarrel with him, do it on your own time. Those kids are not going to save themselves and surely will not benefit from us fighting amongst ourselves."

Later

A few minutes of looking over the contents of the envelope , Alain, who has taken on a look deep sadness, begins to store the papers away in their envelope.
He gathers up Threan and Jamethon (Assuming Blaise has left and brought Breana with him by this point) to go over what he just read.
"Apparently there has been a double murder at the Morningmist hall. Dawnbringer Thumast Alfane and one of the churches acolytes, a boy by the name of Mikam. Both bodies were found after they had appeared to be hidden away in a secret vault. Their throats cut and tongues removed." He stops for a moment, gathering himself.
"Apparently, Rask has already assigned our Shana and the...Barbarian (this word coming out with a bit of a shudder), Ironheart, to the case." He looks to his friends faces to make sure they are following along. More than satisfied, he continues.
"It gets worse. It looks as though through the use of priestly divination magic, our group has found out the following facts; The prime suspect is famale, former cleric of Lathander. Apparently she is known to the militia, but somehow possesses a new body. Dawnbringer Thumast Alfane new her well enough to know her by true name. And last but not least, she did not work alone."
"Now, Rask has given the name of our prime suspect as an elven female by the name of Narissa Jihb. She may be claiming to be a cleric of Lathander." He says this bit with concern in his voice." I know this does not have anything to do with our own case, but it would not hurt to keep an eye out. In the meantime, we need to get our hands on some property records. As I already suggested to Threan and Blaise, we could have a decent chance at narrowing down our search of the warehouse district by finding out which buildings are listed as vacant. I highly doubt that whoever is behind these atrocities is hiding out in a warehouse that has a paper trail leading to the suspect. At least so far, they have proven too clever for that." He gives an insincere half smile before continuing.
"Blaise has taken the Cleric, Breana along with him to aid in investigating the Warehouse district. He plans on meeting up with us in three hours.
"Any suggestions, or we all okay with this course of action?"

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:00 pm

orphanage

Jamethon-

''That's a good plan, I should think. I suggest that we begin the search for records at the King's Tower. That's where most official papers are kept. The fires cannot have destroyed them all. ''

warehouse district-

After having examined the dormitory and having found nothing of note, Breana accompanies Blaise on an excursion into Marsember's warehouse district, which lies within walking distance of the orphanage.

This afternoon is a typical one for Marsember in late summer; humid, a threat of rain showers, and a hazy blue-gray sky. Fitful breezes blow through the streets, washing over the salty stink of the nearby canals and bringing the sweet fragrance of spices to your nostrils.

The buildings here are big, plain things, covered in peeling off white plaster and topped by slate roofs. Rain gutters run around the roof of each and every building, and even though it isn't raining just now, a steady dribble of water falls from the downspouts.

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:18 pm

"Can I the get exact dates of when all this happened as it may be relevant ?" If he gets them or doesn't he still says:
"You know that this might be Rardi to me considering the robbery sounds like an inside job . Also the robber knew who to get to open it and knew the Priest Thumast personally .
" After that short statement he pause's to state"I must be going to collect Ino and my brother since I think we need as much help as possible on this case . As I'm sure they would want to help on this case . I'm sure that they are probably done with their work for the day . Oh and don't worry about me I know how to remain unnoticed ."After finding out exactly where they are to meet up with the rest of the group later .
As he goes to leave he mutters under his breath as he is going out the door:(1):"Their is just some thing not right about Breana, but I can't put my finger on it ."

1.DC 15 Listen Check

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:25 pm

After finding that Ino and his brother are not at the shop . He mutters to himself :"Must of went to the Drowning Flagon then . " Before leaving to go update them on today's events and bring them into the investigation he gets Alth and Geima .

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:20 pm

Prior to Threan leaving...

Alain responds to Threans question;
"It is believed the murders took place on the evening of the 24th, since the woman, Narissa Jihb, was a guest of the temple from the 23rd til the 24th. Apparently she left that night without any notification.
"As for the woman being Rardi? Despite the circumstances of her arrest and trial...She was a good woman. She was strong in her ways and it is unfortunate that such ignorance cost this city one of its most noteworthy benefactors...I would be very surprised to say the least. Since her escape, I would hope she has found a way to make peace with her involvement in those crimes." Alain looks a bit saddened by his own words as he finishes speaking. After Threan explain his intentions to retrieve his brother as well as Inovidil, Alain simply nods before adding, "Perhaps then you can rendezvous with us at Kings Tower?"
After Threan leaves, Alain heads out to Kings Tower, presumably, along with Jamethon.

Café de Nuit

Welcome, friends, to our establishment.

Realms of Dread, Chapter Four