[1.03] Local Heroes
Sheriff Hemlock leads the group to the cathedral where Father Zantus is overseeing the cleanup efforts of his acolytes. Zantus comes right over when Hemlock waves to him.
"Ah, the heroes of Sandpoint. The Sheriff had mentioned he would be sending help but I didn't realize my concern would warrant your attention."
Next to him, Sheriff Hemlock just rolled his eyes and shrugged. It was clear from his attitude that Hemlock didn't think this was that major of a situation and tasking the heroes with it was more to keep Father Zantus appeased than because he thought the situation was that dangerous.
"After the attack I was overseeing the damage when I discovered that the door to Father Tobyn's burial vault had been cracked open. I don't know if you remember but Father Tobyn was the previous cleric in charge of the temple at Sandpoint until a fire consumed both him and the temple. This whole dedication ceremony was supposed to put that whole incident behind us..."
He kind of trailed off with a sorrowful look on his face. It was clear he had much higher hopes for the celebration than being disrupted by goblin raiders.
"Well, enough delays, I'll take you over there."
Father Zantus leads the group North to the gate that leads to the Boneyards, the cemetery behind the cathedral. Stone vaults owned by affluent members of the town stand near the cemetery’s edges or at its center, while dozens of humble plots, each marked with a simple gravestone, sit amid trees and shrubberies. The boneyard is well-maintained and it is easy enough to make their way to the vault of Father Tobyn. It is a simple sturcture, about 20' square that stands near the wall.
"It isn't just Father Tobyn in there, all of the previous caretakers, priests and acolytes who served are interred there. See, the door!"
He points where the door has indeed been cracked open slightly. It would be easy enough for a goblin (or similar sized individual) to slip in and out but it would represent a very tight fit for a larger person but not impossible to squeeze inside. Because it is only open a crack it is impossible to see anything inside.
Sheriff Hemlock takes Father Zantus' hand and leads him back to the cathedral.
"Come now, Father, leave the heroes to their work. I'm sure they'll come back soon enough with a tale of a couple of goblins taking refuge. Nothing sinister to worry about."
He leads the worried priest back towards the gate, looking over his shoulder and flashing a wink at the party.