Jacobs home
Delsenora waits for Deari to finish. "I think these miscreants have eyes on all of the party, not just you Deari. They are new in town, from what I can tell. They seem to be part of some band of traders. I think they hail from Barovia, from the looks of them. I have seen them on separate occasions near and around the Temple of Ezra when you returned from your trip. I gather they knew about you already and your mission?
Then I saw them around Van's residence... Lucius' residence and close to the others who have no residence to speak of here in Martira Bay. My contacts tell me they deal in items and missions for the right price. I did see them once in the company of a woman wearing a scarf around her neck. That is the only thing I remember about her, the scarf, really. If I find out more, I'll let you know."
"Perhaps it best if the party reconvene to speak of this matter. Maybe at a neutral, unknown place?"
Kartakass: Interlude in Martira Bay
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"Well that is both good to know and yet still disheartening... How many of them have you seen Del?" Deari has begun to think more in her mind of what to do should it come to conflict. She does not enjoy the prospect of that especially durring the rest period they were taking, but she would now be ready for it. Her armor, weapons, and equipment were left at her room in Lucius home and her magic was perhaps not the most useful but it was definitely so when she had not even prepared it. From now on however she would be ready for such things and more guarded...
So with a more serious and stern demenor than before... "What sort of neutral place do you have in mind Jacob... I think that we should all meet as soon as we can, and be ready for the worst, since we don't know what they are watching us for."
So with a more serious and stern demenor than before... "What sort of neutral place do you have in mind Jacob... I think that we should all meet as soon as we can, and be ready for the worst, since we don't know what they are watching us for."
Balfours residence
"Yes this is definitely Rudolph's. I suspect they were stolen from his diary some time ago, obviously. Since he isn't here to verify that, I will vouch for it's authenticity. I would like to speak to the man whom you obtained the two pages however."
Weathermay residence
As William and Gennifer get acquainted, the door to the house opens, then closes. Footsteps are heard then the door to the library opens and in comes George with a cloaked person. "Ah, Gennifer. Good to see you. I come back earlier than I planned with William's future professor." Turning to William he smiles. "Good to see you, lad. Let me persent to you Rudolph. Rudolph, this is William. William this is Rudolph. HE's the one I've been telling you about, Rudolph."
The cloaked figure flips back the hood to reveal an elderly gentleman of perhaps mid seventies or early eighties, much like Balfour de Casteeles.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, William. I hear you will be traveling soon, but maybe we could sit and talk for the short time you will be here. I trust you will keep my arrival here a secret, hmm? I don't want anyone thinking I am not dead, to the contrary I rather they contininue in their beliefs I am to put it mildly, dead."
"Yes this is definitely Rudolph's. I suspect they were stolen from his diary some time ago, obviously. Since he isn't here to verify that, I will vouch for it's authenticity. I would like to speak to the man whom you obtained the two pages however."
Weathermay residence
As William and Gennifer get acquainted, the door to the house opens, then closes. Footsteps are heard then the door to the library opens and in comes George with a cloaked person. "Ah, Gennifer. Good to see you. I come back earlier than I planned with William's future professor." Turning to William he smiles. "Good to see you, lad. Let me persent to you Rudolph. Rudolph, this is William. William this is Rudolph. HE's the one I've been telling you about, Rudolph."
The cloaked figure flips back the hood to reveal an elderly gentleman of perhaps mid seventies or early eighties, much like Balfour de Casteeles.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, William. I hear you will be traveling soon, but maybe we could sit and talk for the short time you will be here. I trust you will keep my arrival here a secret, hmm? I don't want anyone thinking I am not dead, to the contrary I rather they contininue in their beliefs I am to put it mildly, dead."
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Lucius responds quickly at Balfour's comment.
"Well, he shouldn't be hard to find. He's staying at the Temple, but I don't know for how long. Seeing as it is still early, why don't we go there just now?"
"Well, he shouldn't be hard to find. He's staying at the Temple, but I don't know for how long. Seeing as it is still early, why don't we go there just now?"
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Robert de Moureaux (A New Barovia)
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Weathermay residence
The old man isn't surprised so much by Williams reaction to his name as to how he would know of him. A sailor? Perhaps he had heard news of him through his travels.
"Yes, young William it is really me. I am glad the rumors of my demise, thus making it easier for me to work from the shadows. Our ilk has so few members that anyone showing interest as such is promising for our side. Do you think perhaps any of your comrades would be show the same interest as you have for this line of work?"
George says nothing, merely nodding to William. Gennifer however is quite the different story. She takes the posture of a stern mother, hands on her hips. Then she points at the old man with a finger "YOU! I ought to put you over my knee and spank you, you sneak!"
She begins pacing. "All this time, both Laur and I thinking you were dead. And you," she points to her Uncle "You knew about this and didn't tell me? Gaaaaa!!!!" The yound woman paces still, hads clenching and unclenching.
In the meantime, the front door opens and closes. Soon footsteps appraoch and in enters Laurie. She scans the scene before her and sees Van Richten. "Holy Mother...." Then realising the same thing as Gennifer, began ranting at the old man. "I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD! The things, I , well. I'm too mad at you right now to even say anything!"
She joins her sister in pacing.
Balfours residence
"Perhaps this might be amenable to myself. Helmut here has other plans today, unfortuantely. I would be glad to join you to head to the Temple."
Helmut and Delsenora have been in discussion meanwhile. He rises from his seat and looks at everyone. "I must be off. Nice meeting you all." He exits the room. Delsenora rises as well. "I have some errands to run as well. I will see you soon, guys. Nice to meet you as well, Balfour." She bows and exits the room too.
The old man isn't surprised so much by Williams reaction to his name as to how he would know of him. A sailor? Perhaps he had heard news of him through his travels.
"Yes, young William it is really me. I am glad the rumors of my demise, thus making it easier for me to work from the shadows. Our ilk has so few members that anyone showing interest as such is promising for our side. Do you think perhaps any of your comrades would be show the same interest as you have for this line of work?"
George says nothing, merely nodding to William. Gennifer however is quite the different story. She takes the posture of a stern mother, hands on her hips. Then she points at the old man with a finger "YOU! I ought to put you over my knee and spank you, you sneak!"
She begins pacing. "All this time, both Laur and I thinking you were dead. And you," she points to her Uncle "You knew about this and didn't tell me? Gaaaaa!!!!" The yound woman paces still, hads clenching and unclenching.
In the meantime, the front door opens and closes. Soon footsteps appraoch and in enters Laurie. She scans the scene before her and sees Van Richten. "Holy Mother...." Then realising the same thing as Gennifer, began ranting at the old man. "I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD! The things, I , well. I'm too mad at you right now to even say anything!"
She joins her sister in pacing.
Balfours residence
"Perhaps this might be amenable to myself. Helmut here has other plans today, unfortuantely. I would be glad to join you to head to the Temple."
Helmut and Delsenora have been in discussion meanwhile. He rises from his seat and looks at everyone. "I must be off. Nice meeting you all." He exits the room. Delsenora rises as well. "I have some errands to run as well. I will see you soon, guys. Nice to meet you as well, Balfour." She bows and exits the room too.
Lucius then stands and says
"Then we should go. I must be somewhere else at noon.
Sir Helmut, with your licence."
"Then we should go. I must be somewhere else at noon.
Sir Helmut, with your licence."
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Jacob's house-
Cornelius leans over and whsipers to the drow,
''May I suggest that we gather the party soon, Jacob?''
Cornelius leans over and whsipers to the drow,
''May I suggest that we gather the party soon, Jacob?''
Delight is to him- a far, far upward, and inward delight- who against the proud gods and commodores of this earth, ever stands forth his own inexorable self.
-from Moby Dick (Hermann Melville)
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Jacob's home
"Certainly. I know no places of neutrality here. Perhaps it best if you regroup and discuss what is transpiring here. I would have other matters to attend to. Delsenora can help you, I am positive of that. For now as Cornelius suggests, it be best to regroup."
Balfours residence
And so Lucius, Van and Balfour depart for the Temple together. Soon they are being led to the dowstairs office of the Sentire Dentor to only discover that the Father Dubois is not present at the moment, but has stepped out for an errand and should return the next day.
"Certainly. I know no places of neutrality here. Perhaps it best if you regroup and discuss what is transpiring here. I would have other matters to attend to. Delsenora can help you, I am positive of that. For now as Cornelius suggests, it be best to regroup."
Balfours residence
And so Lucius, Van and Balfour depart for the Temple together. Soon they are being led to the dowstairs office of the Sentire Dentor to only discover that the Father Dubois is not present at the moment, but has stepped out for an errand and should return the next day.
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William considers VanRichten's questioning for a moment before answering.tarlyn wrote:Weathermay residence
The old man isn't surprised so much by Williams reaction to his name as to how he would know of him. A sailor? Perhaps he had heard news of him through his travels.
"Yes, young William it is really me. I am glad the rumors of my demise, thus making it easier for me to work from the shadows. Our ilk has so few members that anyone showing interest as such is promising for our side. Do you think perhaps any of your comrades would be show the same interest as you have for this line of work?"
"Perhaps. Though I am not so sure any would be 100% dedicated to the task. Many o' them have their own ambitions, o' which many are quite admirable...I would wait and see until they sort out what they have before them. Then perhaps some o' them may be interested."
William had never before needed to assess anyone so close to him. He felt badly for not openly stating to VanRichten and the others that they would have no need to doubt his friends but he could not in good conscience add more weight to their already heavy loads. In particular he thought of Deari and Luscius who were just starting their lives together. Not to mention Luscius carrying the burden of being an afflicted Lycanthrope.
William can't help but smile. He was sure the girls knew how fortunate they were as years of doubt had just been washed away. He also couldn't help but appreciate the twisted humor VanRichten must have had to casually pull off such a jape.tarlyn wrote:George says nothing, merely nodding to William. Gennifer however is quite the different story. She takes the posture of a stern mother, hands on her hips. Then she points at the old man with a finger "YOU! I ought to put you over my knee and spank you, you sneak!"
She begins pacing. "All this time, both Laur and I thinking you were dead. And you," she points to her Uncle "You knew about this and didn't tell me? Gaaaaa!!!!" The yound woman paces still, hads clenching and unclenching.
In the meantime, the front door opens and closes. Soon footsteps appraoch and in enters Laurie. She scans the scene before her and sees Van Richten. "Holy Mother...." Then realising the same thing as Gennifer, began ranting at the old man. "I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD! The things, I , well. I'm too mad at you right now to even say anything!"
She joins her sister in pacing.
Giving his attention back to George and VanRichten, William continues.
"Just to clarify, me mates are more than qualified fer the position, believe me. If you would like me to, I will ask them discreetly. But what it is that we do is a heavy burden. One that I would not put on another who did not seek it them self." He pauses for a moment before finishing. "Like I did."
Weathermay safehouse
"That has been your decision, a very brave and humble one I might add. As for your friends, you have nothing to lose in asking them discreetly amongst yourselves at a private location. I have the utmost faith in your discretion, William. Now, I am not young anymore! I will go lay down for a while and perhaps this evening we might converse some more, William?"
He rises from his seat and walks out of the library, followed by George. Both girls have stopped pacing by now and move to sit in available chairs. "I still can't believe it!," Gennifer says with a smile, now. Laurie is smiling as well, now, almosst as if she had made an earhtshattering discovery!
"That has been your decision, a very brave and humble one I might add. As for your friends, you have nothing to lose in asking them discreetly amongst yourselves at a private location. I have the utmost faith in your discretion, William. Now, I am not young anymore! I will go lay down for a while and perhaps this evening we might converse some more, William?"
He rises from his seat and walks out of the library, followed by George. Both girls have stopped pacing by now and move to sit in available chairs. "I still can't believe it!," Gennifer says with a smile, now. Laurie is smiling as well, now, almosst as if she had made an earhtshattering discovery!
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William simply nods, still astonished VanRichten was able to pull off such a successful disappearing act.tarlyn wrote:Weathermay safehouse
"That has been your decision, a very brave and humble one I might add. As for your friends, you have nothing to lose in asking them discreetly amongst yourselves at a private location. I have the utmost faith in your discretion, William. Now, I am not young anymore! I will go lay down for a while and perhaps this evening we might converse some more, William?"
He rises from his seat and walks out of the library, followed by George. Both girls have stopped pacing by now and move to sit in available chairs. "I still can't believe it!," Gennifer says with a smile, now. Laurie is smiling as well, now, almosst as if she had made an earhtshattering discovery!
When he goes to lay down, William looks to George, Laurie and Gennifer.
"I don't know what to say, other than that I am honored to be in such capable hands. Thank you all for taking interest and the time to help me get started."
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Jacobs house...
Deari seeing that she is pressing Del for answers before the true meeting has started she sighs slightly in a worried frustration.
"I am sorry... I am just anxious to know for I am worried for the others..."
In her thoughts however one above the others comes to mind more so... So with her own statement she wanders over to the window and begins looking at the position of the sun hoping to see the time. Noteing that it is passed her arranged time to be with Lucius, she turns somewhat agitatedly to the others once more, and goes from there to worriedly pacing a bit. Her next words do not come out easy and yet when they do flow, she speaks them fast and firmly from her lips as she glances between the door and her friends...
"Cornelius do you have any sort way to tell the others to come here or to travel to where we shall need to meet them? If not I must go now... I promised Lucius that I would be at the park! Knowing of this danger now I cannot leave him alone... Please quickly tell me!"
She waits on his answer quite attentively...
Meanwhile...
Hobert is sniffing about the area of the manor grounds wondering what all the odd scents he has been catching in the air are from. Some even eminate from the bushes and grounds themselves, but they are not his packmates or this strange but kind smithers or his many female packmates. Still he misses his mistress and boardly he sniffs at the many oddities in the air with a passing intrest.
Deari seeing that she is pressing Del for answers before the true meeting has started she sighs slightly in a worried frustration.
"I am sorry... I am just anxious to know for I am worried for the others..."
In her thoughts however one above the others comes to mind more so... So with her own statement she wanders over to the window and begins looking at the position of the sun hoping to see the time. Noteing that it is passed her arranged time to be with Lucius, she turns somewhat agitatedly to the others once more, and goes from there to worriedly pacing a bit. Her next words do not come out easy and yet when they do flow, she speaks them fast and firmly from her lips as she glances between the door and her friends...
"Cornelius do you have any sort way to tell the others to come here or to travel to where we shall need to meet them? If not I must go now... I promised Lucius that I would be at the park! Knowing of this danger now I cannot leave him alone... Please quickly tell me!"
She waits on his answer quite attentively...
Meanwhile...
Hobert is sniffing about the area of the manor grounds wondering what all the odd scents he has been catching in the air are from. Some even eminate from the bushes and grounds themselves, but they are not his packmates or this strange but kind smithers or his many female packmates. Still he misses his mistress and boardly he sniffs at the many oddities in the air with a passing intrest.