Turn 114: Townsman Galgewe
Ziedon made his journey a casual one. He did not want to arrive in Maelbourg saddle sore, tired and dirty, or with a crippled horse. Soon after setting out, he found a moving stream and unloaded his bloody clothing. There was no need to risk being caught with that.IndexNextplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTurn 115: Working for a Townsman
Ziedon was escorted out of the jail, to be taken to the nearby Purple Raven. His damaged clothes were brought elsewhere to be mended. Two of the three men who walked with Ziedon were common thugs, hired for strength rather than agility. They wore standard uniforms, consisting of leather armor, longsword, light crossbow and dagger, along with narrow-rimmed hats and a short black ribbon. The third man, doubtless the leader, was lighter than the others, but certainly looked like he could hold his o…
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style., I see you caused Townsman Ulfendolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Ulfendol
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He was at least seven feet tall, and, though his legs were like sticks, the girth of his chest and shoulders showed that he must have been quite imposing in his day. Even now, the fifty-year-old giant looked like he could take on two or three younger men in a fight, with or without the long sword sheathed at his waist. His eyes and mouth were wrinkled, not in the way of excessive smiling, but not so much the opposite either, and his head was bald except for a rim … quite a bit of trouble.” When Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. opened his eyes, he saw Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist., standing tall, hands clasped behind his back. It was a bit hard to make out his features. When Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. opened his eyes wider and shook out the blur of sleep, he saw the reason. He was in a jail cell, securely locked, with metal bars reaching to the ceiling, and attached at their base to a half-wall of stone. Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. was on the other side, looking down through the bars. Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s wounds were dressed, though he was weak from loss of blood.
Before responding, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. took a quick inventory, and it did not look good. Two of his daggers he had already lost in the farmhouse; the other two were missing. His pack was gone, and along with it his precious spellbook. As for clothing, the merchant's finery had been stripped from his body, leaving only its unnecesarrily ornate undergarments.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. tilted his head to the side to see the bare cell and then sat up partially, wincing from the pain in his gut and the pounding in his head. He weakly muttered among coughs, “wah … <cough, cough> wah … <cough> … water?” and he fell back, feigning exhaustion to stall for time, as his mind took in his new circumstances. The cell was not large – probably designed to keep up to four people, and it was a little deeper than it was wide. The building, even the interior of the cell, was of high quality; it was doubtless made for temporary occupancy, or for important prisoners, or perhaps it was just for interrogation.
“Right next to you,” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. said, “with your breakfast. They're quite strict about the treatment of prisoners in this place.” As Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. drank from a poorly-sanded wooden cup, Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. continued. “You'll be happy to know that Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, caused quite a disruption.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. arched an eyebrow. “Prisoner?” he asked, and started coughing again.
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. sighed and rolled his eyes. “Yes, _prisoner_. Eat or do whatever you have to do. When you're ready to stand up and say more than one word at a time, I'll be waiting.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. drank some water and lay back down. “Need. <cough> few. <cough> minutes.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. closed his eyes and relaxed his breathing, as if passed out. There were some spells Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. knew so well that he could assemble their magic from memory. It was these that he began to prepare.
“Alright, alright. Get up,” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. said impatiantly. He'd been pacing, shuffling through things and flipping the pages of a book for twenty minutes. Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. had managed to prepare four spells before he was interrupted. “Stand up and speak.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. opened his eyes, made no move to get up, and wearily asked, “Speak? What do you <cough> want to speak about?”
“Why don't we start at the beginning? Why, after so nobly working for Townsman Balban's cause, did you send Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, in to disrupt everything?”
“I am not sure what you are talking about. A group of soldiers attempted to waylay my companions and I as we left town. We did everything in our power to ensure they left us alone.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. gave a minimal shrug. “Maybe it took too well.” He coughed again and added, “that doesn't warrant you to send assassins after me.”
“Assassins? If I wanted to kill you, you'd be dead. You would be anyway if Ulfendolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Ulfendol
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He was at least seven feet tall, and, though his legs were like sticks, the girth of his chest and shoulders showed that he must have been quite imposing in his day. Even now, the fifty-year-old giant looked like he could take on two or three younger men in a fight, with or without the long sword sheathed at his waist. His eyes and mouth were wrinkled, not in the way of excessive smiling, but not so much the opposite either, and his head was bald except for a rim … hadn't gotten his wits together before he could stab you a second time. Now let's drop this unpleasent topic and get back to the issue at hand.
“Allow me to recount your experiences two weeks and some days prior to this moment. A group of five renegade guardsmen led by that incompetant Ulan left Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
[This map is obviously missing a lot. There aren't huge open spaces in Maelbourg.]
Maelbourg is a walled town in the Barony of Huerten, with a population of approximately six thousand. Its primary exports are textiles, wool and coal, the last of which it acquires from deposits in the nearby hills. The land on which the town sits was added to maelbourg index and found you and your friends on the road. You sent Ulan off, but two of his men stayed. Some time afterward, a group sent by myself approached you, in search of Ulan and the renegades. Most of the second party fled, though they were uninjured. They were incoherent when they returned, claiming that Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, had been enchanted by a sorceror matching your description, but later, Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, himself confirmed their suspicions by returning to Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
[This map is obviously missing a lot. There aren't huge open spaces in Maelbourg.]
Maelbourg is a walled town in the Barony of Huerten, with a population of approximately six thousand. Its primary exports are textiles, wool and coal, the last of which it acquires from deposits in the nearby hills. The land on which the town sits was added to maelbourg index and starting a campaign against me. Until that point, he had been loyal. His meddlings since then, however, have turned the politics of this orderly town into a chaotic tempest.
“Until two weeks and some days ago, you and your friends were in the employ of Townsman Balban, but some change occurred that caused you to rebel. I want to know what it was. Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, was sent here by you, with explicit instructions to remove me as townsman. I want to know why. Does that clear things up for you?”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. chuckled and then coughed a few times, holding his stomach. “Yes, I can feel how much restraint Ulfendolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Ulfendol
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He was at least seven feet tall, and, though his legs were like sticks, the girth of his chest and shoulders showed that he must have been quite imposing in his day. Even now, the fifty-year-old giant looked like he could take on two or three younger men in a fight, with or without the long sword sheathed at his waist. His eyes and mouth were wrinkled, not in the way of excessive smiling, but not so much the opposite either, and his head was bald except for a rim … has… By the way, how is he and the farmers?”
“Ulfendolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Ulfendol
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He was at least seven feet tall, and, though his legs were like sticks, the girth of his chest and shoulders showed that he must have been quite imposing in his day. Even now, the fifty-year-old giant looked like he could take on two or three younger men in a fight, with or without the long sword sheathed at his waist. His eyes and mouth were wrinkled, not in the way of excessive smiling, but not so much the opposite either, and his head was bald except for a rim … is better off that you are. I don't know about the others, nor why their condition would concern you. I believe that neither is dead.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. nodded. “As to your charges of 'rebellion,' I sent Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, off with Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance.. Why isn't Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. here to answer your questions?”
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. rolled his eyes again. “As you must already know, Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. did not enter Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
[This map is obviously missing a lot. There aren't huge open spaces in Maelbourg.]
Maelbourg is a walled town in the Barony of Huerten, with a population of approximately six thousand. Its primary exports are textiles, wool and coal, the last of which it acquires from deposits in the nearby hills. The land on which the town sits was added to maelbourg index until four days ago, quite a while after Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, returned, and he left without making any attempt to free Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue,. I know that it was _you_ who sent him here, so there is no need to play this game. I assure you it is in your best interest to tell me what I want to know.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. frowned. “He didn't enter until four days ago? Hmm…. You want to know why I sent Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, back? Well, I sent him back with Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. to protect Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance.. I did warn him that a take-over was likely to happen in the town, that was to give him the knowledge necessary to ensure that he protected Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. accordingly. I thought there might be further bloodshed. Frankly, I think I underestimated my… influence… upon him. What exactly did he do anyway?”
“Precisely what you asked him to do, I imagine. He gathered a contingent of the town guard, and warned as many townsmen as possible about _me_ – me in particular, not some unknown take-over – until I could arrest him. Remember that until that point, Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, was an employee of mine, and a loyal one, who had never been told about Townsman Balban. It was you who informed him, and who made him turn against me. I advise you to tell me why before I lose patience with you.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. replied simply, “in part to protect Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance., in other part as retribution. I do not like armed guards sent after me.”
“Sent after _you_? They made it quite clear that they were looking for Ulan.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. opened his eyes and looked at his interrogator. “But of course they were. That is why they rode up on me with weapons drawn – because I look so much like Ulan… Is this conversation going anywhere? I need my rest if I am going to stand execution or whatever other punishment I am facing in relation to the trumpted up charges I committed in order to land myself in these fine accomodations.”
“This conversation certainly is going somewhere. It may go in either of two directions, in fact. Either you can tell me what I want to know, and have some chance of going free, or you cannot, and be taken to a much less pleasent environment than this one, where you will no doubt remain for quite a few years of your life. Your stories are foolish – I would not have questioned you before being sure of my facts. Even Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, admits that the soldiers approached you peacefully, with weapons sheathed, and asked regarding Ulan's whereabouts. You were neither attacked nor threatened. You did, however, send a party of trained soldiers fleeing without a scratch on them, and you convinced one soldier to change his loyalties, all over the course of a few minutes. I continue not to ask how, because that doesn't concern me at the moment, but why. If you continue your deception, I assure you your circumstances will degrade the moment I leave this room.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. snorted, ”'some chance of going free…' Right. You want to know why? I could give you a myriad of reasons but the merchantile one stands on top. My loyalties are my own, they were never bought. I was paid to escort a man and then to deliver messages. I did these things but was I rewarded for it? No, a small handful of gold. Please, like handing over cities to one man isn't worth more than a handful of gold?” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s anger burned in his voice. “You want to know why? Because I could, and wasn't given any monetary incentive not to.”
“If I remember correctly, it was you who negotiated the terms of your initial contract with Balban, and Balban paid you several times the agreed upon amount. Then he offered to pay you even more for the relatively trivial task of delivering a pair of messages, and half way through, you gave up any chance of reward by turning against your employer. You are horribly unreliable as a mercenary, and every word from your mouth has been a lie.
“On the other hand, I have some need for a man who can throw an orderly town into chaos in less than an hour, so perhaps you can make it up to me. And you might as well stand up already. I notice you've dropped the cough.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. turned and rested his feet on the ground. He stood, swayed, and remarked, “I fullfilled the terms of my agreement. The price for delivering messages is low, the price for giving over the keys to a region is much higher. You should know that.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. took a step towards the metal bars, his hand going to his nearly mortal wound, “Our conversation has sapped my strength. I don't think I will get far.”
“I've had your wounds treated. If you agree to make up for the damage you caused, I'll be sure –”
Finally on his feet, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. was able to observe the rest of the room. The first thing that caught his eye was his spellbook, sitting on a small table, open to the magic armor spell. A small flake of charred paper lay curled up beside one of the corners. Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s weapons and pack were laid out neatly on a chair to the right of the table.
“Yes,” said Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist., following Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s gaze. “I have the book you spent so many hours perusing when we made camp. You claimed it was burnt in a magical fire in a mountain somewhere. I wonder what really happened to it? I flipped through it while you slept, but I couldn't decypher most of the characters. What language is it written in?”
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Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. walked towards Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. until the bars blocked his way. Ignoring the last question, he replied, “if I make up for damages, you will what, exactly?”
“Oh, I'll make sure your wounds continue to be treated. The Morenthiansplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMorenth
Morenth's theology revolves around the simple idea that the entire universe belongs to him, and humanity is barely worthy to bask in his radiant presence. Those who refuse to acknowledge this simple, self-evident fact heretics, and deserve punishment or death. There is no repentance for heretics have some reasonably effective methods against that kind of wound.
“Certainly you understand that _all_ of my possessions must be returned to me before I do a single thing, and replacement garments as well to stand in for what your man so thoughtfully ruined.”
“Your clothing will be repaired of the damage you forced Ulfendolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Ulfendol
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He was at least seven feet tall, and, though his legs were like sticks, the girth of his chest and shoulders showed that he must have been quite imposing in his day. Even now, the fifty-year-old giant looked like he could take on two or three younger men in a fight, with or without the long sword sheathed at his waist. His eyes and mouth were wrinkled, not in the way of excessive smiling, but not so much the opposite either, and his head was bald except for a rim … to inflict, and your posessions will be returned to you… except for this book. It seems to be the single object you value over any other, and so it will make an excellent hostage.”
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Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s eyes hardened and he looked at Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist.. “No, I don't think so. If you expect me to do anything you will return everything, especially the book. If not, you will then have to kill me because I will put all of my considerable energies into killing you.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s stony face regarded Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. as the words to the spells he had already primed came to the forefront of his mind. No longer was Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. a wounded man, but a dangerous force that others would instinctually know to stay clear of. “What will it be?”
“Kill you? No, I would have no reason to go that far. I would simply arrange to have you imprissoned for the remainder of your life. As for you killing me, that's a risk I'm going to have to take. I'm gambling that my possession of your book, combined with my considerable political force and my own meager training in self-defence, will be enough to deter any murderous urges on your part. I'm assuming you're a practical man, who realizes that the murder of a townsman will teem with reprecussions, and that your book will be returned to you soon enough, if you only cooperate. If I'm wrong, so be it.
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Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. sighed and laid back down on the bed. He closed his eyes and returned to preparing his spells, ignoring Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. completely.
“Very well,” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. said. “I have business elsewhere, but I will return in one hour. I suggest you consider my offer. If you still refuse when I return, I will regretfully have you transfered to a more permanent cell.” With that Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. left the room.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. spent the hour preparing spells, glad that he had trained himself to do so, at least for a few spells, without his spellbook. When he was finished, he renewed his magical armor, got up and looked out from various parts of the cell to find whether anyone was nearby. As best he could tell, he was alone, but he could not see very far. The room was roughly rectangular, with a narrow piece of hallway on one side leading to a closed door with a small iron grating at eye level. It was possible that other, similar rooms split off past that door, but it was impossible to make anything out past the grating.
He then examined the lock to his cell. It was a padlock with a strange mechanism that looked like it required two keys. Those keys, if they were in the room, were not in plain sight.
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Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. used a spell to reduce the size of the door. A great groaning of metal followed, while the door attempted to break through its hinges and lock, but the metal was too strong. By the time the spell ended, the padlock was held rigid in place, jutting straight out, and the door was nearly one with its hinges. The transformation had added an inch and a half of space at the top, bottom and side of the door.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. looked at the door and its hinges, and at the iron bars of his cell, about three inches apart. Perhaps if he had used two spells on himself… but it was too late for that. He looked at the cot, and decided that no part of the wooden frame would be strong enough to seperate the bars sufficiently. Seeing no way out of the cell, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. rested, waiting for Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. to return. When he heard footsteps outside the room, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. began a spell of enchantment, and when Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. appeared, he finished the spell and released it. If Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. heard any of the casting, it was only the final word.
“What was that?” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. asked. “Well, have you considered?” He seemed unaffected by the spell.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. nodded his head and said, “I will help you.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. stood up and bent over, stretching to work out the kinks from laying in place for so long. While doing so, he mumbled the words to another persuasion spell and launched it at Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist..
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. stood perfectly still for a few seconds, then he looked at the spellbook, and then at the wall. “I see,” he said, and paused again. “I wasn't sure the first time, but…” He shifted his focus from the blank wall to Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.. “You don't think I'd come here unprepared?” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. pulled something out of his shirt – a glossy, triangular piece of dark red wood that was slightly warped from long periods of soaking in something. “The recipe has been in my family for who knows how long. My mother used to wear it as if it were the holy symbol of a priest… Once I was eleven or twelve I stopped believing in it – you never can tell how much credibility to give these sorts of superstitions, but after townsman Balban offered you teachers of _magic_, of all things, I decided it was worth the precaution. Then I heard you hovering over me, night after night, muttering your strange incantations. I felt an unexplainable compulsion to be more open with you, and to help you in any way I could. Then it went away. I felt it again just now…. So that's what happened to Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue,. Suddenly things become clear… I could have you burned as a witch if I wanted, but I realize how useful a thing like this can be. My offer still stands.”
How could something of such power exist in the hands of someone like Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist.? “I said yes. Now open this cell, I need to get some rest and to the lay of the land here before I start tinkering.”
“Of course. But first, I'd better not be without my insurance.” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. knocked twice on the door, and a couple moments later, a soldier came in with a large folded piece of cloth. “It's over there,” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. said, pointing to the spellbook. “Put it where I told you, and be careful – it's fragile.” The soldier unfolded the cloth and laid half of it down on the table. Then he carefully closed and lifted the spellbook, placed it on the cloth, and wrapped it securely. Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. didn't speak again until the soldier had finished and left the room with the book and with Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s torn clothing.
“Now let me explain the situation here a little better. Right now there are two factions – those who support me, most of whom have heard of Townsman Balban, and those who are against me, led by Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …. The split has been frustratingly equal until now, which has brought us virtually to a standstill. There are also those who have not gotten involved at all… and then there's Forgolonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigForgolon
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The minstrel was tall and well-built. He had a developed moustache, although not so developed as Sahlman's, and the beginnings of a beard. The man wore baggy pants, and a loose vest. There were numerous places where he could have been hiding a small dagger or knife, and. It's always difficult to tell which side that glib talker is on, but I've come to realize he is not as significant as he makes himself out to be.
“The political maneuverings have been rather standard, including accusations of treason, and placing various people – no one too important, of course, under arrest. Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue,, for instance, has been in prison for two weeks.
“Four days ago, the situation changed, and I didn't learn why until a day later, when the retaliation came. I knew that our friend Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. had been through here, and that he had been seen by Forgolonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigForgolon
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The minstrel was tall and well-built. He had a developed moustache, although not so developed as Sahlman's, and the beginnings of a beard. The man wore baggy pants, and a loose vest. There were numerous places where he could have been hiding a small dagger or knife, and. What I did not immediately know was that he had attacked townsman Batarelplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Batarel
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Ol' butterball was a slightly chubby man in his sixties whose fleshy face made him look much fatter than he was. It didn't help that his overworked horse seemed to sink in its middle, or that his drooping eyes made every word and movement look slow and tired., one of Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …'s men, who was no doubt trying to take Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. for questioning. This attack, though it was not sanctioned by myself, resulted in townsman Argolplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gerrit Argol
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Argol is a spindly, pot-bellied man in his sixties, with dark brown hair that is rapidly fading into a dingy grey. A horse riding accident in his youth broke several of his front teeth, giving him a crooked and odd-looking smile. Because of this oddity, and his profession, he has been nicknamed, one of my most valuable allies, losing the use of both legs. Yesterday, Orfortplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Reden Orfort
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Reden Orfort is a man of slightly above average height, with dark brown hair. While not fat, he appears soft, and tires easily. He is prone to wearing finery of an almost ridiculous style and expense, and keeps an entire team of seamstresses at his beck and call. He has not appeared in the turns., one of Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …'s league, and Herelgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Leve Herelg
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Herelg is a man of moderate height and lean frame. His hair is black but sparse and largely confined to the sides of his head. His right ear is misshapen (a deformity from birth) and he has a scar that runs over the left eye from a fencing mishap in his youth. While the eye still works, its color changed and gained a permanent cloudy red coloration that some find unnerving., a member of mine, were injured as well. I'm sure you understand why this can't be allowed to continue.
“This must end soon and in my favor, or Balban will have trouble organizing this town when he arrives at the end of the month. The people are becomming concerned at frightened, which could result in a riot if left unchecked.
“In short, you and Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance. have made quite a mess of this town.
“Your uncanny knack for persuasion, which until today I believed was merely some unfathomable skill, or perhaps sufficient knowledge for blackmail, can come in very handy here. A few key people – not Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra … himself; that would be too suspicious – but perhaps Duddan, the captain of his guard, or townsman Hewlardplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Hewlard
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Hewlard was never described.
Biography
Hewlard has little military power, but he is a charismatic man, and his abilities as an orator made him better known to the people during the conflict between Galgewe and Silnquost. He was quite effective in convincing, his most outspoken ally, or townsman Jerrakken, a religious man well-liked by the people. I will have to decide for sure where you can be of most use, now that I know how you work.
“I suppose sufficient time has passed. There are now only two people in this town who know where to find your spellbook, and you may find locating that soldier difficult.” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. reached into his pocket, pulled out the keys to the cell, unlocked the barred door and took a step back. “Do you have any questions about the situation in Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
[This map is obviously missing a lot. There aren't huge open spaces in Maelbourg.]
Maelbourg is a walled town in the Barony of Huerten, with a population of approximately six thousand. Its primary exports are textiles, wool and coal, the last of which it acquires from deposits in the nearby hills. The land on which the town sits was added to maelbourg index. You should be as knowledgeable of events as possible.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style., who had been watching the guard very carefully, memorizing his features, gait, etc looked back at Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. as he walked out of the cell. He made sure that all his equipment was still there, and checked his bandages. Then he began to dress. “I will require somewhere more… suitable… for living quarters. I will need a map of the town, and more detailed information on these people you mentioned plotted on the map; for example: Where they live, where they work, where they normally dine, etc. I will need detailed descriptions of the individuals as well.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. took a breath. “I also want to know about Sahlmanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSahlman El Musafir
Sahlman's hair is blue-black and graying. His skin is dark and weathered. A huge handle-bar mustache sweeps down to cover much of his lower face, and Sahl is always careful to keep it properly groomed. He is generally very particular about his clothing, equipment and appearance., I have not seen him in a while, is he still in town? Did he kill Baratel?”
“No, no. He only broke his leg. And he left four days ago. As for your requests, they're all reasonable. I'll have a room set up for you in the Purple Raven, and maps are easily made.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. arched an eyebrow and asked, “this Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …, did Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Biography
Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, approach him? What is Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
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Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue,'s connection to him?”
“Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
Up to date as of turn 172
Biography
Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, had no connection to him until you 'convinced' him to cause trouble. Even then, I don't believe he spoke directly with Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …. His contact was Worsenplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTownsman Jackol Worsen
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Worsen is tall and gaunt. He shaves his pate bald to hide his awkwardly thinning hair, and has dark grey eyes. He has a deep scar on his neck and chest due to an old accident at the forge. Generally, he keeps it covered up. Despite a somewhat unusual appearance, his sonorous voice and friendly manner have enamored him to many of the common people of. In fact, Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra … wasn't involved at all for the first week after Wayladplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWaylad
Up to date as of turn 172
Biography
Some time after Townsman Ulan is kicked out of Maelbourg by Galgewe, Ulan's party runs into Ardith and the others. While Ulan is pleading with them for help, another group comes in pursuit. Ulan flees, and some of his soldiers stay behind. While the two groups of soldiers argue, returned.
“Then what prompted Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …? Something had to give him the gumption to act.”
“Simple. Being one of the most powerful townsman, and master of the textile guild, he has the most to lose if a new power comes into play.”
“The minstrel, what role does he play? Have you tried to buy him?”
“Buy him? I already pay his wages, but I suspect he isn't quite as loyal as he pretends. I would like to know what motivates him as well. Be careful with him though. You have already seen how dangerous he can be.”
“Who controls the city guard? The folk who are doing the imprisoning?”
“Many of the greater townsmen have been capturing and imprisoning the lesser. Although the town guard has a single captain, members are individually employed by myself and other townsmen, so no one person controls the entire guard. The major contributors are myself and Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
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A man in his forties, tall, at least while seated, who had a full head of graying hair. He was of unspectacular appearance, but his voice made up for it. Townsman Silnquost was as tall as Ziedon, an unusual thing in Huerten. Like most townsmen, he was equipped with an ornate dagger that bore the insignia of his guild on its hilt. He also wore a sword, and, though it was difficult to tell through the elaborate clothing, there might have been a little extra …, though between them, the other townsmen employ more than half.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. rubbed his chin. “What allegiance do the guard owe the captain? How many are there of the guard?”
“There are about eighty guardsmen total, who report to the captain, and who are generally told what to do by the captain. They're not paid by him, though, so when it comes down to it, their allegience is to the townsmen.”
“And the church? What stance have they taken on this domestic squabble? Who are the leaders? I will need their locations, descriptions, etc marked on the map as well.”
“I don't want to bring the House of Morenthplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigThe House of Morenth
As the primary place of worship for a population of six thousand, the House of Morenth is an enormous structure, perhaps five or six hundred feet across at the longest, but it's not just one big rectangular building. It looks like it's been added to many times over hundreds of years. Whether the building is bigger or smaller underground is impossible to tell. It is known that a library exists under into this. They're the one important party which has remained unaffiliated, and it's difficult to tell what kind of impact they would have, but it won't be a good one. Before I came here, I spent months studying up on the practices, history and politics of Morenthplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMorenth
Morenth's theology revolves around the simple idea that the entire universe belongs to him, and humanity is barely worthy to bask in his radiant presence. Those who refuse to acknowledge this simple, self-evident fact heretics, and deserve punishment or death. There is no repentance for heretics, but that's one element I don't think I'll ever fully understand.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. waved a hand in dismissal. “They are tools, same as any others… I will also need new clothing, food because I am hungry, and gold for expenses.”
“Of course, the basics will be taken care of. You can consider yourself under my employ for the duration. Food will be provided at the inn and will be paid for on my account, your clothing will soon be repaired, and I will pay you a salary of fifteen attles a day, and another hundred if I am satisfied with your work at the end. I think that is extraordinarily generous, considering the conditions under which you're working.”
“That will suffice for now.” As an afterthought, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. remarked, “I will also require parchment, quills, and inks. A variety of seals and wax from the local townsmen will be required as well.” Looking at the door that the guard went through carrying his book, Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. sighed and said, “without my book I am forced to do other things to fill myself with my… Art…. I will require,” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. went on to list the components necessary to summon a familiar and ended with, “and a new born baby. I will require these things today.”
“A newborn baby? What do you think I am? If that's what you need, I think you'll have to do without.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. frowned at Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist.. “If you wish for me to use my… skills… at persuation, I will require one of two things. Either my book, or a new born baby.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. continued his lecture, taking short steps towards Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist.. “Do you think such power comes cheaply? Do you think just anyone can harness the darkness? Like a carpenter who needs nails and wood, I require either my book or a new born. It is that simple.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. finished closing the gap between them and said, “you are the one that is forcing me to reclaim my power like this, so you shall provide me the baby. With the book, all I will need are the herbs and incense. Without the book, I require a baby. How much are you willing to pay for what you want, what you ask of me. You decide.”
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. took a step back and nervously rubbed his medallion between his index finger and thumb.
“No…” he hesitated and continued. “No. You're just going to have to find another way. I haven't heard of half the things you asked for, but if Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
[This map is obviously missing a lot. There aren't huge open spaces in Maelbourg.]
Maelbourg is a walled town in the Barony of Huerten, with a population of approximately six thousand. Its primary exports are textiles, wool and coal, the last of which it acquires from deposits in the nearby hills. The land on which the town sits was added to maelbourg index can supply them at a reasonable cost, they're yours. Bug I can't give you a … the last thing you asked. You'll just have to find another way.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. assumed a patient tone, as one would with a child. “I have already told you. There are only two ways. One involves my book; the other involves human blood and the assorted herbs I mentioned. Do you think such power comes cheaply?” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. continued, not allowing him to answer. “If you want me to use my power for you and you will not supply me with the baby; then you must return my book. If it makes you feel better, I will swear an oath by the dark forces who grant me my powers that I will fulfill my bargain. There is no other way. You decide.”
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
Description
A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. hesitated, then let go of the medalion. “Alright. You can use your book, but only under guard.”
Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
Description
A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. stepped up to the door and knocked once again. After a few moments, another guard appeared in the doorway. Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
Description
A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist. scribbled a note onto a scrap of parchment, rolled it, tied it with string and drew out his seal over the seam and string. Then he handed it to the guard. “Go find Ilyar, and give him this. He should be back at his post by now.”
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. sighed as if disappointed. “That will suffice. Have Ilyar meet me at my Inn room in the morning. I need to get some more rest before I delve into the political current of this city. I am ready to go to the Inn now, I trust my funds will be made available to me in the morning?” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. walked towards the door.
“You will be paid each morning for the previous day, so you get nothing tomorrow but your book… I suppose you'll need something to get you started. Alright. I will advance you five attles out of the fifteen for your first day. Anything else you need can be spent out of the fairly large hoard you carry with you.”
“Agreed. I will require a runner as well to execute various errands for me.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. touched his stomach. “The first of which will be to get me certain herbs and salves to help treat this wound that your man gave me.” Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. reached the door and looked over his shoulder impatiently as to say, “Open the door.” Galgeweplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGalgewe
Last updated 2012-10-26
This could afford to be a little longer, for such an important NPC...
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A short, stocky man with a balding head of curly, fiery red hair entered the room. His dull blue robes matched his eyes, and the sheath of a short sword hung from his waist., however, didn't budge.
“It's open,” he said.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style. still has two skill points to distribute.
Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
Ziedon stands a little under six feet tall and is relatively thin. He has a neatly trimmed black beard and mustache which stand out considerably against his pale skin. His hazel eyes seem to see everything around him. Ziedon's white hair is cut short in the traditional townsman's style.'s Cell:
Ziedon made his journey a casual one. He did not want to arrive in Maelbourg saddle sore, tired and dirty, or with a crippled horse. Soon after setting out, he found a moving stream and unloaded his bloody clothing. There was no need to risk being caught with that.IndexNextplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTurn 115: Working for a Townsman
Ziedon was escorted out of the jail, to be taken to the nearby Purple Raven. His damaged clothes were brought elsewhere to be mended. Two of the three men who walked with Ziedon were common thugs, hired for strength rather than agility. They wore standard uniforms, consisting of leather armor, longsword, light crossbow and dagger, along with narrow-rimmed hats and a short black ribbon. The third man, doubtless the leader, was lighter than the others, but certainly looked like he could hold his o…