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Opening Scene.

Posted by Irradiated CloudFor group 0
Woodendale
Sentient Tree, 11 posts
Old wooden elf like
weather beaten statue
Sat 14 Aug 2021
at 18:52
  • msg #97

Re: Opening Scene

Woodendale watches with an odd level of bemusement and understand equal to a wooden door.

OOC:
19:50, Today: Woodendale rolled 10 using 1d20+2.  Perception.

Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 66 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Thu 19 Aug 2021
at 01:43
  • msg #98

Re: Opening Scene

Day Vine takes a careful look around the area to see who or what is happening

Day Vine rolled 19 using 1d20+7.  Perception

“Fear not Wood Dale, we will find work.”
Woodendale
Sentient Tree, 12 posts
Old wooden elf like
weather beaten statue
Sat 21 Aug 2021
at 00:56
  • msg #99

Re: Opening Scene

Woodendale looks thoughtfully at Vine.
Fear.  He says.  Is something I am not capable of.
Irradiated Cloud
GM, 91 posts
Sat 21 Aug 2021
at 12:26
  • msg #100

Re: Opening Scene

Lord Obmud spreads his wings wide and launches his considerable bulk into the air. Several people scatter at the sudden movement, but calm down after a few moments when no attack happens. In the air, and far from the posting wall, the mutated animal can see the stretch of civilization. It is dirty and constantly moving, but there is little to see of detail. Going that far up, he's able to see the surrounding countryside. The northern farms are large squares in varying hues of brown or green dependant on the plant matter grown there. The Appom River snakes between the city proper and the farms, drawing a stark line between the two. The water comes in from the west and runs out towards a sea that is many miles away. This sea is rumored to have all manner of sea monsters, though only the random sea crew that makes the trek up the river have actually seen it. Looking to the South West, he sees the area known as Ortee and a pair of overing metal monstrosities reflect light back over the surrounding area. To the east, he can just see the 10 road moving from the city and out into the foreboding wilderness. I only stretches for about a mile or so before being swallowed up between the wooded low area.

Woodendale, tries, but there's just to much going on for the tree to gain anything new.

Day Vine overhears three guards discussing a child that is lost, possibly one of the guard's, but that's hard to determine without directly speaking to them, mention a rumor about slavers possibly in an abandoned tavern near the docks, but they didn't see anything when it was investigated just last night. The guard wants to watch the building for a few days, but the other two aren't sure if this is a good idea as she would have to do it alone, but, given another rumor that there's going to be a trade tonight at midnight, this could be risky.

Kitty, however, is very successful and gets several offers, both carnal and employment wise. She actually runs into a very helpful guard that is willing to confirm that Natalya is not in the prison and will answer questions if they wish to ask.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:29, Sat 21 Aug 2021.
Woodendale
Sentient Tree, 13 posts
Old wooden elf like
weather beaten statue
Sat 21 Aug 2021
at 14:32
  • msg #101

Re: Opening Scene

Woodendale listens to what the others say.  Making some observation of what is happening.
I have notice most creatures seem to like soft balls of fur than a good peace of solid hardwood.  Such is the world today.
However if that the case may I suggest if we going to do something about the inn.  I understand someone dumped an old wooden statue outside it.  A solid peace of wood nobody wanted.

He looked sideways at Lord Obmud.
I am sure you would love to dump an old wooden statue on the ground outside the inn.
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 67 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Sun 22 Aug 2021
at 00:49
  • msg #102

Re: Opening Scene

“No worries Woody.  Both have purpose and work together to accomplish much……sounds like I may have heard too much whilst ignoring the wind blowing from yourself.     Perhaps we should regroup and compare notes, perhaps seeking cover from our flying friend.”
Kitty
AH Monk, 40 posts
Fri 27 Aug 2021
at 04:22
  • msg #103

Re: Opening Scene

With all the offers Kitty is not sure what to do although she avoids or leaves the carnal ones.  Well at least the carnal ones she recognizes.  There are multiple offers that went clearly over her head.

Kitty lets the others ask the guard the questions as she is not entirely sure herself what she should ask.  She does note the rest seem to be quiet though so lets Day and Wood take the lead.
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 68 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Fri 27 Aug 2021
at 12:01
  • msg #104

Re: Opening Scene

Day moves back from the guards a bit seeing kitty approach he turns as she comes forward…

He scans the sky for the others hoping the birds eye views will give them something so they can compare notes

“Warm balls of fur can be nice you know…”
Lord Obmud
Mutant Elephant, 16 posts
Sat 28 Aug 2021
at 06:32
  • msg #105

Re: Opening Scene

Shortly thereafter, Lord Obmud returned: they were not easy to miss from the sky.

"I looked around, nothing terribly obvious from up there, though I did get a nice view of the city and the general layout.

Plus, it's good to stretch your wings once in a while!"


He gave a dramatic flap, sending some dust flying.

"Any luck on your end, my smaller friendly friends? Or Woodendale?"
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 69 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Sat 28 Aug 2021
at 11:23
  • msg #106

Re: Opening Scene

“I overheard the three guards discussing a lost child possibly related to one of the guard's, and a rumor about slavers possibly in an abandoned tavern near the docks, investigated last night, found nothing but they wants to watch the building for a few days, but the other two aren't sure if this is a good idea to do so alone.  She could be putting herself in danger as well.   Last risky rumor that there's going to be a trade tonight at midnight.”
Woodendale
Sentient Tree, 15 posts
Old wooden elf like
weather beaten statue
Sat 28 Aug 2021
at 19:35
  • msg #107

Re: Opening Scene

Woodendale puts his head into his hands.
Now I know how El Rund.  Lord of Rivet-pale felt.

The Tree thinks for a moment.  Then lifted his head up.

He turns to Kitty.
Kitty could you ask your guard friend a few things.
Ask him if one off the other guards child has gone missing.  How long has the child been missing and how old him or her is.
If you could find a name for the child that would help.
Also ask your friend about the slavers.  See if he can give you some directions to the abandoned tavern.  Get a name for your guard friend and one for the guard that wants to stake out the tavern.  Also if the gang of slavers have a name.  How many slavers and slaves there are.  Also if he has any idea who maybe buying the slaves  Having some idea about these things will be helpful I feel.
Kitty you may not get a clear answer but getting an idea is still helpful.


OOC:
Woodendale has a good Int and Wis so this would not be beyond him to work out.

Kitty
AH Monk, 41 posts
Sat 28 Aug 2021
at 23:25
  • msg #108

Re: Opening Scene

Kitty with the guard there and seeing Woodendale ask questions turns to the guard and almost in amusement, "I ask all those."  She says not wanting to repeat them seeing they were so eloquently stated.

If it is a language barrier though she will repeat all the questions that had been stated.
Irradiated Cloud
GM, 96 posts
Sun 29 Aug 2021
at 13:11
  • msg #109

Re: Opening Scene

Walking back to the one female guard, a normal looking female human named Kasadei, Kitty starts with her questions.

"No, but as I have children of my own, I feel terrible that another little one is gone. Children disappear all the time and for various reasons. Three just last week were mauled by a pack of Ark," Ark are a race of houndfolk who stand larger than most geneotypes. Though knowing more will require a Knowledge (Local) check. "so it's not unusual for children to disappear. Most have actually been found, or at least what's left of them." She grimaces at the last part, "I know that if she, the child, a hawkoid named Reekana, is about 10 years of age, were one of my children, I'd want her found. We, the guard, don't believe that the rumors of slavers is correct given most missing children have been found, though one can never be completely sure. If it were slavers, only the Zoopremists would be an obvious culprit because the Ranks of the Fit recruit willing animaloids while the Knights of Genetic Purity's standards, such as they are, are above kidnapping."

"What's odd about the disappearances though is that most we've found alive and have had no recollection of what happened to them before and during their disappearances. These people have been fully grown and gainfully employed adults. They were all gone for days or even weeks and then suddenly found in the slums. The Lord Guard  has determined since they weren't actually harmed, that there's not much they can really do about it as we have more pressing problems to deal with."

"The inn was called the Puffy Pelican before it was abandoned. It sits on the other side of the docks from here and you can't miss the old sign. It looks like someone had been living in it currently, and given its closeness to Reekana dwelling place, I wanted to watch it just to be sure she wasn't just hiding out there. My other guardsmen think she'll just show up like the others, but I just want to be sure. If you're willing to watch it for us, I would like to go with you. It wouldn't be an official watch duty, but I could at least be a credible witness on the off chance there is something going on."
Kitty
AH Monk, 43 posts
Tue 31 Aug 2021
at 04:08
  • msg #110

Re: Opening Scene

(OOC - Swamped Monday but don't want to hold up others)


If it is not heard, Kitty will share all the information with the others.
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 71 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Sun 5 Sep 2021
at 12:56
  • msg #111

Re: Opening Scene

“We would like to help.  The building likely holds some answers so we will check it out.  I am an explorer so perhaps tunnels exist beneath…”
RG-318
Created Examiner, 24 posts
Android
Examiner
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 01:05
  • msg #112

Re: Opening Scene

Mostly staying in the background as he had no idea where he was, RG-318 listened as the group talked about the child. "You can not go wrong by rescuing a child and not ask for any reward. They will think highly of you for doing it out of the goodness of your heart rather than for profit." he suggested.

At the mention of the tavern, he nodded in agreement at checking the place out. "Can you tell us what buildings are near the area so we might have some cover to not announce our presence?" he asked Kasadei, trying to find a good location to cover the rest of the group in case any shooting starts.


21:04, Today: RG-318 rolled 23 using 1d20+3.  Stealth (Sniper location).
21:04, Today: RG-318 rolled 19 using 1d20+5.  perception (Good sniper location).

This message was last edited by the player at 01:10, Fri 10 Sept 2021.
Kitty
AH Monk, 44 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 01:38
  • msg #113

Re: Opening Scene

(OOC - Sadly no knowledge in that)

"I completely agree that I would like to go for the child.  The reward would be the rescue or if there is monetary amount maybe donating it to worthy cause."  Kitty says in agreement with RG-318.  She looks around to see if any one else has input in this regards.
Lord Obmud
Mutant Elephant, 18 posts
Fri 10 Sep 2021
at 21:39
  • msg #114

Re: Opening Scene

He stroked what served as his chin as he attempted to think long-term: it wasn't really his strength.


"Well, normally, I do prefer to get paid. Most innkeepers aren't prone to give out free food, ale and lodging to those who do good deeds.

But we'll probably get paid on the back end and we're not at the starving point, so sure, let's go be heroes for a day."

Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 73 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Sat 11 Sep 2021
at 00:42
  • msg #115

Re: Opening Scene

“On the plus side anything else we find could be of value…”
Irradiated Cloud
GM, 99 posts
Sun 12 Sep 2021
at 10:36
  • msg #116

Re: Opening Scene

Guardsman Kasadei nods and says, "The inn has some warehouses that have very few workers inside them. That's probably why the inn failed as fewer and fewer workers were needed to build and then protect the warehouses, there was less need for a place to stay in the area as they would finish their own places of dwelling." She thinks, putting a hand on her hip, "They mostly house timber that is then worked through in the winter time," you all know that the winter is only about a month gone at this point, "but most are empty or close to empty right now as the lumber is currently being cut to be sent down the river here. It should be mostly empty of workers at this point, though not completely. I haven't been in the inn myself, but it has very few windows, so the view from outside might be hindered. If anyone is inside, we will have to enter it, I'm afraid, to find out. When we watched it yesterday, we didn't go inside, just watched to see if anyone came in or left, but nothing at that time."

As this just around high noon time, you all have several hours to wait till midnight. Do you want follow up on any of the other leads?
Lord Obmud
Mutant Elephant, 20 posts
Mon 13 Sep 2021
at 17:07
  • msg #117

Re: Opening Scene

I can't think of anything, not much useful from the air. Obmud will help you with anything you want to do.
Woodendale
Sentient Tree, 18 posts
Old wooden elf like
weather beaten statue
Tue 14 Sep 2021
at 20:40
  • msg #118

Re: Opening Scene

Woodendale then add in.
If we clear the inn we could then make it our base.  I am sure some of us have skills we can trade for coin with local population.  I know I do.  Open up the food and drinks.  We will not need make a profit from inn itself as our adventuring would do that.  But to have a safe base.  It would be good.
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 74 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 12:50
  • msg #119

Re: Opening Scene

Day Vine thought about his friends and thought more rumors might be heard over lunch
Though he himself did not eat in that fashion

“Perhaps lunch? We can listen more perhaps others have pieces of information that fit the puzzle….”
Irradiated Cloud
GM, 102 posts
Wed 15 Sep 2021
at 23:30
  • msg #120

Re: Opening Scene

Just a reminder, you could ask about Natalya as your right at the prison and swing by The Amazing Zograthy to see if they might know something. You all have plenty of time to do both. It only matters which one you want to do first.
Day Vine
Sentient Vine, 76 posts
Artifact Examiner
Say, what have you found?
Thu 23 Sep 2021
at 14:32
  • msg #121

Re: Opening Scene

“The amazing place might be good…..can’t wait to be disappointed.”
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