Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #405 on Oct 19, 2011, 8:11am »
"I believe it has fallen to my companions and I to do something about it," says Josiane simply; "I pray to Almighty Thuul and Saint Tamarae that we prove equal to the task. If we should fall, I ask you to at least remember my words, so that the people of this town are forewarned of the danger they face."
A shadow of foreboding creeps across her face; "And if my - death should result in the spawning of anything... unclean, I ask that the Temple do what is necessary to end such a threat and grant my soul release."
"But let us pray that will not be the case," she continues briskly; "There is practical assistance that can be given if my understanding of the lore concerning these creatures is aright. Holy water is proof against their kind, I believe, as is the sign of the Enigma and the scent of garlic, and a wooden stake is required to put an end to them once and for all. If the temple can provide us with any of these things our task will be made easier, and we will of course make proper recompense for all aid given."
"One further thing we ask; the creature we saw promised to hunt us down come nightfall. That will soon be upon us. We ask for sanctuary within the holy precincts of the Temple for the night, or, if that cannot be provided, guidance as to a place where we might best seek shelter from that which besets us."
Her testimony completed, she stands, awaiting Denim's response.
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #406 on Oct 19, 2011, 6:02pm »
"All the Faithful are welcome to seek sanctuary here," says Denim, smiling and casting his arms wide to encompass the general temple, "But alas, this is not a marketplace. You will have to wait for the morrow and purchase your stake and garlic from vendors." he gives a small smile, "Though in truth I suspect your coin may be better saved."
He takes a couple of strides toward a silver bowl beside the alter. "As to Holy Water, we are blessed with this," he raises one edge of the foot wide silver dish so that the modicum of fluid there swishes about some. It is hardly enough to fill a flask, the company sees.
"The Deacon could be encouraged to bless other waters for a suitable alms," he explains further, "But let us not get carried away with diabolical fears. Come, let us pray that such fears are never realised."
He kneels before the alter, clasps his hands and bows his head, and begins to mumble a prayer...
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #408 on Oct 20, 2011, 5:05am »
"I am the Deacon," says a stony voice, all of a sudden close behind Dorgan.
The Dwarf turns with a start to find another Man dressed in simple white robes standing close behind him. He is late middle aged, hunched and care worn. Once he might have been tall, but now he is nearly doubled over. His feet a bare on the cold stone, and his eyes are a piercing pale blue. Close by his chest he carries a well worn, weighty leather bound tome.
Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #409 on Oct 20, 2011, 7:05am »
Josiane starts at the sudden voice behind her but recovers quickly. "Father Deacon," she says, bowing low and making the appropriate signs of reverence and respect.
She suspects all that she has said has been overheard, but stands ready to repeat her tale if necessary.
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #411 on Oct 20, 2011, 5:18pm »
The Deacon seems a tad grumpy; perhaps due to his age?
"I know who you are, young miss," he Deacon state harshly, eyes on Josiane, "And your fable does not impress me overly. We are not entirely bereft of news, even out here in the Hinterlands,".
He coughs, then his gaze upon Dorgan.
"Holy water is not made lightly, master Dwarf," he grumbles, "Nor is it the work of a single Man. Thrice must the three prayers be uttered in unison by three Holy mediums to bless water."
"The blessing would take some hours," admits Denim.
The Deacon moves stiffly over to the alter an gazes forlornly at the simple silver bowl, and the small water it contains, wheezing grumpily.
"These hinterlands are a boorish parish," he gravels, "What meager civilities we have won dangle precariously, threatened at every turn by evil doers, greedy Men, wicked rumour and those who would spread them... all these things we face."
He pauses to cough violently before casting a penetrating eye over Josiane. His gaze lingers on her for a long while before he continues...
"If Holy water will placate you folk," he grumbles, "Then Denim here and his Brothers will perform the blessings,"
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #412 on Oct 20, 2011, 8:37pm »
Dorgan opens his mouth to retort but wisely closes it before saying anything he might regret.
Instead, he merely nods when the deacon is finished and says, "Thank ye, Father."
He lets Josiane respond to the deacon as well, and then asks her, "Do ye think we should get some help for the battle tonight? Or are the four of us enough? Might not hurt to hire a mercenary or two..."
Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #413 on Oct 21, 2011, 8:46am »
"My thanks to you for this gracious aid, Father Deacon," Josiane replies courteously; "And to you and your fellow Faithful, Brother Denim. We shall return for the water as soon as it can be readied."
She bows to both priests, kneels again before the Enigma, then turns away. Only now does a look of rejection and pain cloud her fair face momentarily, but it is swiftly hidden.
To Dorgan: "If the thing we saw is what I fear it to be we shall be hard-pressed indeed."
She holds up the Enigma of Thuul she wears about her neck. "I believe Thuul's symbol to have power against it, but these creatures are said to be cunning and we already know it has servants to call upon. If there is aid to be found we would do well to seek it out."
She darts an anxious look through the open door at the late afternoon sky.
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #414 on Oct 21, 2011, 11:22am »
"I dunno much about this city. Just got here, ta be honest. What I do know is that mercs without jobs are slumming, so we should go where the beer is cheap ta find 'em."
Dorgan shrugs his pack off his back. "Mebbe it's time to count how much coin we got from that desk so we know what we got ta bargain with."
Dorgan will examine the contents of the purse he took from the warehouse. He'll also take a moment to closely examine the dagger he found.
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #416 on Oct 24, 2011, 12:26am »
Alas, coin is still in relatively scant supply.
Josiane has 10 cp in her purse, Percy has but 1 sp in his. But he does have Oscar's bejewelled dagger which must be worth a pretty penny. Mads has 9sp and 4cp of his own, plus the 19 sp that remains in the merchants' purse.
Dorgan's purse was pinched by filchers earlier in the day, but now he has the purse taken from Grumolg's office which contains 23 sp and 11 gp (worth a total of 23 + 66 = 89 sp). He also has Grumolg's letter opener and tobacco box.
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Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #417 on Oct 24, 2011, 12:30am »
Dorgan knows of three taverns in Ket;
The Jolly Noose is a place frequented mainly by merchant Men. The Executioner's Axe is frequented mainly by Snorks. The Plough and Furrow is frequented mainly by farmers and the working class.
It's a reasonably guess that the cheapest drinking will be available at the latter.
Re: (026) Happenstance in Ket « Reply #418 on Oct 24, 2011, 6:22am »
Josiane examines the meager collection of coins. She seems relatively unconcerned at its paucity;"The Lady will provide, I doubt not," she says to her companions with a smile.
"Now then, friend Dorgan; where do you suggest we begin our search? Let us make use of what time we have."
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