Tah'iera returned 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. to report where the journeyman had gone, and some of the conversation with the Messenger. Tah'iera also mentioned that there weren't many other birds about, and that those that remained were very confused about the barrier dome. It went all around the city, for about a mile in every direction.
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. asked Tah'iera to locate the Messenger and keep a subtle eye on him to see where he went. He would be headed to the army and then to the stump that Tah'iera had been watching.
“I don't know where he walks now,” Tah'iera replied.
“Keep an eye out for him then..”
Kreemon led the way across farms and through the woods, until they arrived at the outskirts of Balban's camp. A somewhat disheveled patrol caught them before they were within sight of the tents. “Who are you?” one of the patrolmen asked.
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 down his nose at the patrol. “A concerned merchant. Now take me to your commander. Hurry up, let’s go,” he said, continuing to walk.
“Another merchant?” The soldier seemed about to laugh him off, when a second of the three men in the patrol jabbed the first in the ribs and gestured at Kreemon. “That him?” he whispered. “How should I know?” was the reply. “If you're a merchant,” he answered 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'll want the quartermaster. Follow me.”
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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. quickened his pace, trying to get ahead of the soldiers but failing. “Had I wanted your quartermaster, I would have asked for him. It is your commander I seek.”
“Merchants deal with the quartermaster. If you're a merchant, that's where you'll go. If you're not a merchant, you'll give us a different story.”
One of the three patrolmen ran ahead, probably to announce their arrival.
Soon, 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. came within sight of the large quartermaster's tent and the rest of the camp. He could see what was probably the command tent in the distance. A score of soldiers were standing around the quartermaster's tent 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. and Kreemon approached, and they were coming in from behind as well, closing off any easy escape.
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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. paused in front of the tent. “Come, come, let's hurry this along so we can get to the commander.” 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. tapped his foot impatiently, his left hand on his hip. Kreemon stood behind 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. and to his right, acting like a personal guard for the important and well-dressed merchant.
“No, I have nothing to sell. I said that I was a merchant and that I wanted to speak with your commander. These simpletons heard the word 'merchant' and brought me to you, wasting both your time and mine.”
“A merchant with nothing to sell? You certainly aren't here to buy, so what business do you have here?”
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. let out a sigh and rolled his eyes, giving Kreemon a “see what idiocy I have to deal with?” look before saying, “I'll look into acquiring some warm clothing, but as I said – obviously you didn't hear me – I am here to speak to your Commander. He will want to speak with me.”
“Maybe you didn't hear me. If you're here as a merchant, you'd better have something to sell. If not, you'll have to explain yourself before you get any farther than this tent.”
A familiar man walked towards them with two soldiers behind him, but Balban was looking at Kreemon, not 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.. He wore a uniform not all that different from the other men – maybe a slightly finer cut – with a longsword at his him and a dagger in his belt. “Now why would you decide to come back here after you somehow managed to escape?” He gave 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 cursory glance, and then did a double-take. “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.? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in Huerten? What do you have to do with this spy?”
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 away from the quartermaster, effectively dismissing him. “I've recently recruited this young fellow. He now works for me. Shall we have a chat in private? I think we have much to catch up on.”
“That sounds like a good idea.” With a few gestures, Balban dispersed all the soldiers except the two who had been following him. With the smaller crowd, he led the way to his tent, then held open the flap. “Just the two of you. Your silent friends can wait out here.
“Stand ready here,” 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. told his minions.
Balban's two guards took stations on either side of the flap, the skeletons off to the side, while Kreemon noticed a few more soldiers taking positions around the outside of the tent.
The two entered and Balban followed. He waved them to chairs, and stood near one wall with his arms at his sides. Kreemon took a position behind 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 chair. “So what brings you away from Huerten? Did you deliver my letter? And tell me, since I know at least your… bodyguard?… has spent considerable time in Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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, what sorcery killed 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.?”
“Your letter was delivered, and two of my former companions are now the guests of the Baron. There is the matter of you serving us up as sacrificial lambs… While I can't imagine you ever believing I would let myself be detained, there is a matter of compensation for the inconvenience. I was quite put out.”
“Sacrificial lambs? How is that?”
“Call it 'guests' or 'hostages' or whatever words you specifically used; but giving our descriptions and telling the Baron to hold onto us as a surety is not very gentleman-like. And I find myself piqued. Compensation is required to balance the scales before we move this relationship any further.”
“After the way you dealt with the courts of Grenzig, I would think you'd recognize a necessary act of diplomacy. You're right that I promised payment, and a fifth share of that it yours, once I've determined that you completed the tasks I gave you. Are you willing to answer a few questions, so we can complete our bargain?”
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. responds, “If you must, but both of your messages were delivered, so be warned, my patience is not infinite.”
“First, I'd like you to fill in the details about Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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. Ulan obviously wasn't doing his job, so 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. replaced him. Now I hear from your friend 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. was killed by a demon or a sorcerer. Do you have anything to add?”
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. tilts his head to the side, “Perhaps there is some confusion. As you understand it, what specifically did you hire us to do?”
“To deliver letters to Ulan and Baron Huerten, and then report back. I expected the report to be given in Huerten Cityplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigHuerten City
With ten thousand people and a disproportionately large military, Huerten City is the largest and most powerful population center in Rang. Baron Huerten lives in the center of the city, in his castle, the outer walls of which long ago crumbled to ruin., so there would be some evidence that the second letter was delivered, but here will have to do. Now are you going to report, or shall we end this interview?”
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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. smiled a tight smile. “A report? Why yes, my mistake. I 'report' that both letters were delivered. Townsman Ulan received his scroll from my hands, in 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.'s presence. The Second Clerk received the other scroll, as they would not let a rag-tag bunch of adventurers in to see the Baron, and promptly locked up as many of us as he could get his hands on. As I understand it, only 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. and myself escaped, though our physical descriptions have been spread throughout the barony and we are to be 'detained' upon discovery – thank you for that. Thus ends my report of the delivery of the letters – fulfilling my portion of our agreement.” 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. steepled his fingers in front of his chin as he looked upon Balban. “And as both messages were delivered, that job is complete and recompense is required, along with some sort of bonus due to the inconvenience you created with your volunteering of hostages. Any additional information falls outside of our original agreement and would need to be negotiated separately.”
“If your descriptions were spread, they weren't spread very far. Now let's get back to Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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. What do you know about 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.'s death?”
“There is a lot of distance between here and Huerten, and as you probably already know–no new news will be arriving from the outside world any time soon”
“News travels faster than you think, and very little news escapes my notice.”
“But I have fulfilled our bargain. Payment is required now, before we go any further, or this interview is over.”
“I am not one to rescind a bargain, as you know. You will be paid as soon as I am satisfied with the information you give me. Now, shall we continue, or would you like some time to consider?”
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. “I do not need your money, but a bargain was struck and the terms of it were met. You now seek to pervert out agreement with additional clauses which were not part of the original terms. I've humored you and given you every opportunity but you persist in being an unhonorable man, who does not keep his word. We will depart now, unless you wish to reconsider. And if you seek to use force against me; you will regret it.”
“Will I truly? I have no interest in starting a fight, but threatening a man who leads an army, while you sit in the center of that army's camp, is not often considered wise. I am curious: what would you do to make me regret anything, other than continue to refuse to answer a few simple questions? If I recall, you used to be more cooperative.”
“I was not threatening; I was warning you in the event you intend to try to hinder us. I estimate, as a dishonorable man, that action would be on your mind. Had you kept your word, I'd be more cooperative. Good day.” 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. headed to the tent opening, his voiced raised. “We will be leaving now.” Kreemon stepped out from behind 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 chair, placing himself between Balban and 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., his arms folded across his chest.
Balban maintained his position, but rested a hand near the hilt of his sword. “One more thing. Should I assume by your evasions that you had something to do with 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.'s death, and the foreknowledge of my arrival that seemed commonplace in Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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? I ask merely out of personal curiosity.”
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. “I am not evading anything. I am just not giving you information for free; pay me for services already rendered – as you agreed – and then we can discuss payment for additional information that you wish to know. Last chance to honor your word.”
Balban seemed to come to a realization, and called out, “Banni, enter fifty attles for messenger services and information gathering into the ledger, then bring the money here. Now,” he said in a softer voice, “are you going to talk, or must we wait here silently for the paperwork?”
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 back and returned to his chair. “Fifty attles is a fitting recompense for services rendered and the inconvenience you caused me. I will now entertain a new agreement, perhaps a like fee in exchange for answers to your questions…”
“That depends on your answers, how useful they are to me and whether they are truthful. So far, most would consider fifty attles for one of five messengers, without evidence that the second letter was delivered at all, to be an outrageous sum. Now are you going to tell me what happened in Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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 the truth of what happened in Huerten?”
“Most may consider 50 attles as outrageous, but not you nor I. For another 50, I will answer your questions honestly, but I cannot guarantee how useful the answers will be to 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. settled into the chair. “Is it a bargain?”
“We'll see what kind of answers you give. You know I'm generous when a job is well done. You'll recall that I paid more than I originally offered the last time you worked for me.”
“That is because the risk and reward for the last job was much higher. So, ask away.”
“To start, what do you know about 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.'s death?”
“The rumor is that an evil sorcerer killed him, but no one knows what specifically happened. At least, no one that I have spoken with has witnessed it. I didn't see him die, nor did I see him buried, so I am not so sure that he is actually dead. Likely he is imprisoned by one of the other townsmen; Snilquist possibly.”
“You mean Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
Description
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 textiles guild master. Artak always said he would get in the way. 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. probably is dead, but any story involving sorcery is a bit far-fetched. Now tell me about 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. The gates were closed before we got here, yet there was no word of the time of our arrival.”
It took 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 moment to remember that Artak was Townsman Ulan's first name. “I am not an authority on Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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, but I will answer what I can. What are your questions?”
Balban sighed and simplified his question. “Why were the gates closed?”
“Once 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. took over for Artak, a war ensued between the townsmen which boiled over to the streets. After some serious injuries, and fatalities, the Houseplugin-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 closed the gates and began bringing order back to the city. Hence the situation we are in now.”
“The Houseplugin-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 took control in a political dispute? Odd. How did you get out of town?”
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 I understand it, very unprecedented. As for how to get out of town, it is far easier for a few to slip over the walls and be unnoticed – rather than an army, and my man here is good with knots. Show him.”
Kreemon took his backpack off and reached in to pull out the knotted rope with hook. He showed them to Balban and then put them away and slung the pack back on.
“Good, good. Now about this sorcerer. The story is absurd of course, but there's usually something at the root of these rumors. Do you have any idea what that might be?”
“I believe it is a ploy being used by your enemies, led again by Silnquostplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigGuildmaster Gal Silnquost
Description
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 …, to find a commonality that all of the people, including the Houseplugin-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, can rally behind. Who else but an evil Andrithanplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigAndrithanism
Based on original ideas from Karl Schinke (Ardith). Symbols for aspects other than the Mother, along with the artwork, were contributed by Myron Wyles (Halaren).
Andrithanism and its variants are the dominant religion in Rang and the surrounding kingdoms. Within the boundaries of would use vile magics against the good people of 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? Should not all god-fearing 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 stand against such evil? Oh, look, there is an army of them outside the walls, wanting to bring their vile magics into our homes… You get the point, I'm sure.”
“A month ago, there were rumors of some great mystical healer passing through Maelbourgplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMaelbourg
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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. I wonder if the two are connected.”
“I had heard something similar, but with the slant that it was a Morenthianplugin-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 priest who did the healing. Again, I believe to illustrate the difference between the outsiders who were coming to destroy, and those of 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 who were here to heal.”
“Rumors like these almost make you wonder if there really is magic in the world, until you dig down to the inevitable truth.” Balban chuckled, something 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 rarely seen him do. It was an odd thing for Balban to say, since he had witnessed the magic of both 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. and Ardithplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigArdith
Ardith's long hair is tied in a bun with cords dyed with berry juice, two each of red, blue and black. She wears an unbleached linen shift and bodice, a deerskin jerkin, and low brown boots. Ardith always wears the Sign of Andritha on a chain around her neck. The Sign is a three inch circle of copper with a large onyx in the center, obviously quite heavy, but on their journey to Grenzig, not even three months ago, but he continued speaking as if nothing were amiss. “Let's move on to Huerten for a moment. From what you've told me so far, I gather you delivered the letter, and then the Baron decided to keep you as captives?”
“The Second Clerk actually, but yes; he took two of the party captive. I managed to escape, fortuitous since I am not one who enjoys the touch of metal to the skin.”
“Metal to the skin? You were threatened then? I wonder why his reaction was so poor.”
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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. shrugged. “Who knows?”
While listening to the conversation, Kreemon scanned the room. The flap was closed, but there were enough shadows outside the tent that there could be trouble if he had to fight.
“Now let's see if you can really earn your pay. Having spent time 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, how would you advise me to continue? Once inside, I believe I have enough support to take the town, though the odds aren't as good as Grenzig, with 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. dead.”
“I am not sure whether you will succeed in this town or not. 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.'s name, and by extension yours, has been associated with evil magic and Andrithaplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigAndrithanism
Based on original ideas from Karl Schinke (Ardith). Symbols for aspects other than the Mother, along with the artwork, were contributed by Myron Wyles (Halaren).
Andrithanism and its variants are the dominant religion in Rang and the surrounding kingdoms. Within the boundaries of. You know about the purging, yes?” At Balban's nod, he continued. “It is still very much on their mind. The Houseplugin-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 controls all, and at their word, even the people rose up against your soldiers at the wall. Surely someone survived who can attest to that.”
“I knew the risks when I came here. Perhaps the only option is an extended siege. 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 is a crowded town, and can't have much in the way of winter stores, while we can gather and buy supplies from miles around – as far as Grenzig if we have to.
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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. tilted his head and looked at Balban. “You don't know do you? The Houseplugin-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 has provisions laid on. Their catacombs run deep underground. I think your army will have troubles before the townspeople do.” 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 looking at Balban and wondered how he could possibly not know about the barrier. Hadn't he sent patrols out? Balban should have known that the Army would starve much sooner than 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, since they would quickly run through their supplies and not be able to replenish them. 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 thought that Balban might have an idea about the barrier and how to defeat it, but as their talk continued, it was clear that Balban had no answers and 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. will have to brace the Houseplugin-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 again in order to learn how to escape.
“How would you know the size of the Houseplugin-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's stores?”
“They are handing out food now, and during my explorations, I had cause to visit a bit of their holdings, but I merely scratched the surface, so to speak, of their underground labyrinth.”
“Really.” 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. got the impression Balban was starting to doubt him.
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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. then asked, “What do you make of the odd weather, with the snow being suspended up in the air and all?”
“Suspended? I guess it does look a little like that. Sometimes the clouds get so dense that the can look like a sheet of ice.” Again, odd. How could someone look at the sky and think it was natural?
“Incidentally, where did you go after we last spoke? Met up with anyone of significance?”
“Grenzig townsmen, I think.”
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. “So, what other questions do you have?”
“I think I've heard enough. Ah, here's your payment.” Perfectly timed with the end of the conversation, one of the soldiers came into the tent and passed Balban a small pouch. “Perhaps we'll meet again,” Balban said with a smile, handing the pouch 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..
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. hefted the pouch. “This is half. We discussed another fifty for the information.”
”You discussed an extra fifty. I said I'd pay what the information was worth. If you count the coins, you'll see that there are sixty in there.” Balban signaled the soldier. “Please arrange an escort out of the camp. There's no reason to be quite so dramatic this time.” The soldier stuck his head out the flap and then held it open for 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. and Kreemon. Four other soldiers were waiting outside.
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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. rose. “Might we visit the quartermaster again on our way out? I am sure an army of this size has some swords to spare; I'd like to arm my henchmen against the threat of bandits and the like. I'd be willing to purchase them – unless you would like to give them to me as a parting gift?”
“I doubt that we have weapons to spare, but you're welcome to try.”
The quartermaster actually did have some spare swords, though they were well-used and not of the highest quality. 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. negotiated the best price he could get, which was high, but not unexpected given the situation.
After the initial negotiations, 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. said, “Let me confer with my weapons expert.” He turned away from the quartermaster and took a few steps away to speak privately with Kreemon. “Gesture your hands as if describing weapons,” he said. Then, in the guise of speaking and gesturing, he chanted his familiar spell of persuasion, looking over his shoulder at the right moment to cast it on the quartermaster.
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. whispered with Kreemon about nothing of consequence for a few more seconds before turning back and approaching the quartermaster. “My man thinks they have seen better days, and that ten gold would be a much better price, especially for a good friend of Balban. Don't you agree?”
The quartermaster looked over the blades. “You know, you're right. Let's say fifteen each. Then you get a good price, and I keep my job.”
“ten each, and you throw in a whetstone and we have a deal.”
“I wish I could lower the price more, but I can't. The whetstone I can do though.”
“Throw in sheathes and shoulder harnesses and you have a deal.”
“Shoulder harness? I'm not sure how that would even work without risking cutting your own neck. The sheathes I can do.”
“Long belts then. We'll rig them as necessary.”
After getting the items, 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. pays the quartermaster half of what Balban had given him. “If I could get winter clothing and some food items, would you be interested in purchasing them?”
“That I would. Most of the farmers around here aren't selling, and we could certainly use the supplies.”
With that, and a strange look from one of the soldiers at the quartermaster, the group was escorted from the camp. As soon as the soldiers left, 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. asked for Kreemon's help in turning the belts into shoulder harnesses. Around the waist, the belts would have to be cinched too much, and would give away the form of his followers. Then they walked back towards the walls to find the secret entrance. Kreemon rigged the belts and scabbards, asking 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. to have the guards draw the weapon several times to make sure the positioning and draw were as smooth as possible. “I recommend you have some sort of command for them to draw the swords and attack.”
It took some time to find the stump. Even Tah'iera had trouble. It just looked like any other stump – that is, until it tilted, and lifted slightly, and someone started climbing out from under it. The heavy-set man grabbed onto a nearby root and pulled himself up, then put both large hands on the ground and hoisted himself fully out of the hole. With some difficulty, he dragged out a wicker basket with straps for wearing on the back, and finally pulled the long, polished chain out of his heavy, smudged robes and revealed the symbol of Andrithaplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigAndrithanism
Based on original ideas from Karl Schinke (Ardith). Symbols for aspects other than the Mother, along with the artwork, were contributed by Myron Wyles (Halaren).
Andrithanism and its variants are the dominant religion in Rang and the surrounding kingdoms. Within the boundaries of the Healer. He turned around and saw 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., Kreemon and Ziedonplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigZiedon
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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. and Kreemon noted a striking resemblance to Lelen, though the journeyman's face had been hidden in the shadow of his cowl the entire time they'd seen him.
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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. says, “Journeyman Lelen, how nice to see you again in such different garb.”