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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress.

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Dungeon Master
GM, 511 posts
Teller of tales
Lord of lies
Wed 12 Aug 2020
at 20:05
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

When the party reports for duty at the Field Marshall's she instead gives them a letter from Vencarlo Orisini, the swordmaster who runs an academy in Old Korvosa.

quote:
Greetings saviors of Korvosa,
   I know we met only in passing by my dear Cressida has been keeping me appraised of all your efforts in keeping order and peace to the city. I was especially impressed with how you rooted out one of that despicable necromancer's hideouts within the Dead Warrens. Surviving the undead and the derro and whatever other experiments Rolth was performing is a feat unto itself.

There is an important matter of business I wish to discuss. While I might not be officially part of the city watch the safety of the city is one I hold in high regard and I believe there is something that can be done that would greatly aid the city in these dark times. Please come post haste to my Academy and we can speak further.

Regards,
  Vencarlo Orisini





Old Korvosa is one of the poorer sections of the city, crammed together into crowded slums and with the rule of law most often in the hands of gangs than any kind of authority. The Orisini Academy is behind the giant walls that lead to Garrison Hill, the last bastion of wealth in an otherwise destitute district. A famed sword school in the heart of the old city center, its large ornate oak doors have knockers carved into them in the shape of an imp and pseudodragon locked in mortal combat. Normally the sound of steel on steel rings throughout the day but this time the academy is silent.

A sign hangs on the front door that reads: "Classes Cancelled Today"
Ayeesha
Bloodrager, 255 posts
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 03:46
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"I guess that doesn't apply to those of us with signed invitations though," Ayeesha smirked as she reached out to knock on the door.
Kraw
Rogue, 453 posts
HP 25/25 AC 18
F+3 R+7 W+3
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 07:56
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Kraw wonders aloud "wonder if it's too late to sign up for his classes?"
Figus Dva
player, 374 posts
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 13:50
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"Do  we have the time? ... Does he?" Figus replies

OOC: did we have the time to do 'shopping' after the encounter with the sick girl?
Vencarlo Orisini
NPC, 6 posts
Human Male
Instructor
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 21:56
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

OOC: Sure, this a day later so plenty of time to resolve personal stuff.

While the group stands outside talking back and forth the door suddenly swings open rapidily causing the sign to swing and bang against the wood.

Vencarlo is inside with a serious look on his face.

"Thank you for coming. Please, follow me."

He leads them down a hall and into a study, the windows of which are tightly shuttered and curtained.

"I hope my faith in you is well deserved because there is a task I need from you. Something of great importance...and great danger."

He looks around the room, locking eyes with each of the heroes before he turns and walks to the door of what looks to be an equipment closet. Opening it up reveals another guest to the academy: Trinia.
Trinia Sabor
NPC, 2 posts
Human Female
Sculptor
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 21:57
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

The alleged assassin has changed from her prisoner's rags to simple traveling clothes and holds a wide-brimmed rider's hat and a wig of long red curls. She appears both nervous and excited upon seeing the group.

"Sorry about the trouble I gave you in the Shingles awhile back."
Vencarlo Orisini
NPC, 7 posts
Human Male
Instructor
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 22:04
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

Vencarlo gestures towards the chairs in the room although he remains standing, even pacing slightly as he speaks.

"I had only just arrived home last night when that rogue Blackjack and this startled woman arrived at my doorstep. The people’s hero and I have had some dealings in the past, but still, it’s been some years since I’ve seen the scoundrel. He was quick with his words, and soon swooped off, doubtlessly to right some other festering wrong, but not before entrusting Miss Sabor into my protection and care. Although I don’t know Blackjack’s motives or politics, I trust his judgment and have seen much right done by his blade.

He says the girl is innocent of the crime she’s been accused of, and I’m more disposed to trust a hero of the city than the tantrums of some bloody-minded harlot playing at queen.

The matter is simple: Korvosa is no longer safe for Miss Sabor. I’ve arranged for friends in Harse, a couple of well-respected ranchers, to take in our beautiful renegade until this whole 'assassination' foolishness blows over. Its the first leg of the journey where we find our problem, though. Both the Korvosan Guard and the Sable Company have been searching for the young lady tirelessly. They’ve already stopped by here and I just barely was able to turn them away without inviting a search. My most reliable contacts have gone to ground in light of the recent uprisings, and Her Highness’s considerable bounty for Trinia’s capture makes the use of new agents inadvisable. Thus, I turned to you resourceful lot. Care to escort a lady home?"


He paused looking back at her and then back at the group.

"Cressida mentioned how upset you were at having been forced to turn Trinia over to the Queen's forces and between you and I she suspects that you are in league with Blackjack himself. If you are he hasn't mentioned it to me but I trust Cressida's judgement so if she thinks you're in league with him, you at least are aligned with putting the city and its people over the bitch-Queen's political theater. What say you?"
Figus Dva
player, 376 posts
Fri 14 Aug 2020
at 22:31
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Figus strokes his chin "Is your house protected against scrying? Have you check her for trackers? This could be simple or complicated based on the answers, but overall I am not against helping the lady out ... of town."
Kyra
player, 253 posts
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 11:34
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"What the..." Kyra exclaims when she spots the sculptor. "Oh, hell. I was sure she would have been half-way to Andoran by now. I take it the marshal does not know about this? And yes, what precautions have been made so that she can't be tracked down using magic?"
Kraw
Rogue, 454 posts
HP 25/25 AC 18
F+3 R+7 W+3
Sat 15 Aug 2020
at 14:39
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Kraw asks "do you know if the sewers are being patrolled? That might be a way out. Of course, I'll help Trinia. I've been convinced of her innocence from the first."
Ayeesha
Bloodrager, 257 posts
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 03:24
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"Nah, you're fine," Ayeesha smiled with respect at Trinia and nodded her head towards the small woman.

"I like a good chase as much as the next girl. And you led us on a good chase. Respect. You can count on us to help you out of town."


She turned to look at Kraw with a frown.

"Surely we can do this without getting all... stinky, no? Hells, all we gotta do is get her across the river, and it won't be hard to grab a rowboat. Or disguise ourselves and just waltz out. I mean if it's good enough for Blackjack, am I right?"
Vencarlo Orisini
NPC, 8 posts
Human Male
Instructor
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 17:02
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

Vencarlo just gives the group a shrug.

"I have none on my home but she stayed here overnight and nobody is knocking down my door so I just have to trust that Blackjack is taking care of that. I would be happier if you were to depart post haste all the same.

With the trouble on the water a few nights past I know the guard has been increased on the shorelines. I do not know about the sewer but the crowds should be such that if Trinia maintains her disguise and you keep your heads down you should be able to, as you said, waltz right out."


He paused and looked at Kyra with a slight smile.

"And of course the field marshall has no idea about any of this. She might be one of the best things keeping the city from tearing itself apart right now but she is loyal to her duty. Truthfully if I told her I do not know how she would react but I would rather not put her, or us, in that situation to begin with. She is a good person, I know that, but her job is to make hard decisions that destroy lives every single day.

Now if there is nothing else I would ask that you leave as soon as you can. If you go now and walk swiftly you should be able to reach the North Bridge right at the noonday rush. With hundreds pouring in and out of the city every second you should slip right on by."

Kyra
player, 254 posts
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 20:14
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[Chapter 2.02] Damsel In Distress

"Just walk out openly? Even with the crowd we can hide in, that still feels a bit risky. What's our story in case we get stopped at the gate? Anyway, if we are going with this, I do have a potion that could help, at least in the short term. Though it would be better if we took measures to disguise her through mundane means as well. That red hair of hers in particular is a dead giveaway."

Kyra digs out a potion of disguise from her bag.

How long would it take to buy some hair dye and change her hair color?
Kraw
Rogue, 455 posts
HP 25/25 AC 18
F+3 R+7 W+3
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 20:23
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Kraw nods. "I've been saving this for the right occasion. I have a potion of Disguise Self that will last 2 hours. Perhaps this will suffice to give Trinia a new look and face as we bring her out?"
Figus Dva
player, 377 posts
Mon 17 Aug 2020
at 20:42
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Stroking his chin while thinking out loud "I am not sure that potion is a good idea. They will be looking for magic and illusion. I do like Kyra's idea. Some make up, some hair dye ... a distraction to draw the eye away. If anything, that would work.

Trinia how good are you of an actress?"


OOC: Isn't she like a Bard or something? She should be able to Act.
Ayeesha
Bloodrager, 258 posts
Tue 18 Aug 2020
at 03:23
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"Little too loyal, if you ask me," Ayeesha grumbled about the Field Marshall.

"Yeah, that girl's gotta learn when to turn her back and let good people do the right thing. She's coming around though. But yeah, you're right. I wouldn't know which way she'd go if it came down to doing good versus following orders. Not prepared to take that chance."


She stood up and offered a hand to Trinia to lead her out.

"If we get stopped, just tell the guard she has that blood veil thing. Might not be common knowledge on the streets yet, but I'm betting the guard has been told to look out for sick people and stay away from them. That and a little makeup, well. I think we'll be fine."

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