[IC Thread] Adventures In Union - "Something Simple"

[3drinks]

Fresh back from the job at Gold Apple Road, Dragoth, Jun, Gradak, & Dorian have returned once more to the hustle and bustle of the city streets of Union. It was a quiet day, the merchants were scurrying about as they peddled their goods to other patrons, indifferent of race (after all, a Centaur's coin is just as good as a Half-Dragon's, and Union was perhaps most renown for the diversity of it's community), while the Union Sentinels kept watch over the serenity of the town. In a way, you could see how the simplicity of the city life would be tempting to settle down into, but deep down, you know that you answered the call of Adventuring because it was much too exciting to pass up. Even if it was much, much more dangerous.

The sky was painted an orange hue - you'd estimate it to be about dusk by now. And by dusk, perhaps it is time to return to the tavern you've been known to frequent in the past; Mael's Pastries and Pints. As you walk in, you are greeted by the proprietor, Mael. She's a genuinely good person, who works hard to keep her establishment as a haven to Adventurers and Residents alike.

Spoiler: OOC

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Since I just "fluffed" your intro as just coming back from a job, take 200gp as such payment. Call it a party fund, divide it evenly among you, whatever - that's for you to decide.

[zingbobco000]

Jun flashes his charming smile. "The regular, if you would Mael." He pauses, waits for her to get his drink, hands her a gold piece. "Keep, the change." He then whispers. After that he asks her: "So, got any news about the outlands? Or any maybe some simple town business?"

If I haven't already said it, I will speak in blue.

[Holy-hunter]

Dorian dismisses the lady with a small wave of his hand, not giving her eye contact. He looks around the room and tries to hide his dislike for the place. It was a bit cramped and dirty for his liking but the very feature that caused it to be that way is why he was here, like its owner it was very welcoming.

He makes his way fluently and gracefully further into the establishment where he finds 'his spot' he cleans a chair with a white pocket cloth before taking a seat and pulling out his fiddle to play a tune as best he can reflecting the mood and vibe of the room.

He would retreat into his music to unwind from the job while the others talked bussiness, joining them shortly, to collect his share.

Perform (1d20+8)[13]

[3drinks]

Spoiler: holy-hunter

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Not sure what instrument you're performing with (you didn't mention that) so excuse me if I fluff the wrong performance. Also, your finding a spot reminds of Frasier's brother Niles. Love that show.

Mael shakes her head in response to Jun's question. "Aye, I'm afraid I've heard only rumours from other patrons. They speak of an expedition to the famed ruin of Kerleth's Tower in search of all manner of mystical items but nothing has ever come of it - either the expedition never starts, or the party never returns. I'd imagine that is expected when seeking to loot and pillage a Master of the Arcane's residence. Of course, The Gleaners might have more knowledge on the task than I do." Mael calls to her assistant, "Creeh, have you heard of any current expeditions to Kerleth's?" Creeh shakes her head no, getting back to her work. "Is there any particular work you were lookng for?"

Dorian wipes down the chair then begins to fill the air with his own music from his Lute. Although the notes were not the crispest and some patrons rolled an eye at a couple of missed notes, Dorian's music eventually added a refreshment to the air of the establishment.

[zingbobco000]

"A mystic tower, an arcane master's death, treasure? Where do I sign up?"

[3drinks]

Mael chuckles to herself. "Such a hungry appetite you have. Of course, I guess the promise of riches is enough to motivate a lot of men. If you really are interested in started an expedition to Kerleth's Tower, my advice would be to seek out The Gleaners, right here in Union. I hear they are the ultimate authority on all manner of such powerful items in the multiverse - they should be able to point you in the right direction."

[Mavame]

Gradak enters the taverm slightly later as he did a prayer in private to thank Pelor for a blessed day. Upon entering he gives a friendly nod to Mael and takes place next to Jun. "Could you give me the usual Mael?" He places a gold coin on the counter before turning to Jun. "Hello Jun, you seem excited, mind sharing what it is about."

As he waits for Jun's response he takes a good look around the tavern to see who is inside, nodding friendly towards Dorian as well.

[zingbobco000]

Gradak enters the taverm slightly later as he did a prayer in private to thank Pelor for a blessed day. Upon entering he gives a friendly nod to Mael and takes place next to Jun. "Could you give me the usual Mael?" He places a gold coin on the counter before turning to Jun. "Hello Jun, you seem excited, mind sharing what it is about."

As he waits for Jun's response he takes a good look around the tavern to see who is inside, nodding friendly towards Dorian as well.

Jun turns towards Gradak, excitement plain on his face. Grinning from ear to ear like a child who got his/her favorite gift on their birthday. "A tower containing mystic treasure, and wealth, and the prospect of an undead arcane master!" He pauses to catch his breath. "Imagine the power I we could find there, the ancient tomes we could unearth, think of the loot!"

[Dagoth Gares]

Dragarn walks into the tavern and on the way to his seat hears the beginning of a conversation. More gold certainly would help. I have not found out much since I have arived, and the money would do great in funding my searches. , Dragarn thought to himself. There are always promises of great loot, but what is the catch on this one? I do not think the undead would happily part with their wealth.

[Mavame]

Gradaks keeps scanning the tavern for a little longer but when he turns to Jun again he looked grim "Undead..." he muttered as while he placed his hand on the wooden holy symbol. He took a deep breath as he thought about the encounter where he lost several comrades 'Will this be the one?'.

"A tainted place such as this tower needs to be cleansed by the holy light of Pelor, what do we know about this place?" Gradaks voice sounds as grim as his look and his grip tightens on the holy symbol.

[3drinks]

After several minutes Mael brings your orders around and places them on the table in front of you. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

[Mavame]

Gradak takes a few seconds to force a smile and let go of his holy symbol, leaving an impressing of it in his hand. "Bless you Mael. And as always, keep the change." He takes a sip of his drink and looks at Jun again, "Mael, do you know who told Jun about this undead arcane master in some tower Jun is talking about?"

[3drinks]

Mael blinks at Gradak's question. "Walking...dead? I didn't mention that - I have no idea what is in there though. Could be dragons, could be heinous aberrations, could be cute cuddly snails. Maybe your buddy there knows something though - perhaps discuss it with him?"

[zingbobco000]

Gradaks keeps scanning the tavern for a little longer but when he turns to Jun again he looked grim "Undead..." he muttered as while he placed his hand on the wooden holy symbol. He took a deep breath as he thought about the encounter where he lost several comrades 'Will this be the one?'.

"A tainted place such as this tower needs to be cleansed by the holy light of Pelor, what do we know about this place?" Gradaks voice sounds as grim as his look and his grip tightens on the holy symbol.

Jun turns to Mael. "It was only an assumption as most arcane masters would take the proper precaution in a life after death."

[Mavame]

"An assumption.....just an assumption...." He takes an other sip from his drink while looking to the fading impression in his hand "I think it would be wise to find some one tomorrow who actually knows what is going on in that tower that got you all excited Jun." He raises his drink to Dragarn "Hello Dragarn, I did not see you enter"

[Dagoth Gares]

Greetings Gradak. I agree that it would be best to find any information we can rather than rush madly towards treasure. Assumptions can be as dangerous as the undead when made wantonly.

[Holy-hunter]

"oh Mael, when will you do this place up? asks Dorian as he approaches the group running a gloved finger across a dust laden counter top.
Even tho he had not been adventuring with this crew for long it was obvious by the excitement on their face and the tone of the conversation that they had a new adventure lined up.
"alright then, I just hope this one pays a bit better" Dorian announces intervening into the conversation jiggling his coins.

[Mavame]

"Indeed Dragarn, no need to be foolish about these things" Gradak pauzes for a moment as Dorian joins the conversation. "You played a nice tune there Dorian but glad you decided to join." He looks at Jun "Jun, would you like to share with us what Mael told you? After that we can plan out next steps." Gradak takes a sip from his drink and continues "I don't even know the Towers name you were talking about Jun." He then finishes his drink.

[zingbobco000]

"Don't worry friends, I should have some information stored up here in this old thing." He taps his head.

Knowledge (arcana): (1d20+9)[15]
All other knowledges: (1d20+2)[11]

He turns towards Gradak, "The name of the tower is Kerleth's Tower. It should have some magic items of value and other trinkets that may be salvageable. For further information Mael told me to check with the Glean(m?)ers"

[Holy-hunter]

"where can we find these Gleaners?"

[zingbobco000]

Jun looks over with a confused look on his face. "Personally? I have no idea..." He then turns to Mael. "Do you know where we could find these Gleaners?"

[Mavame]

"The Gleaners you say... I have heard of them but have dealt with them I got most of my information from those who serve Pelor. But let me think if I can recall where they are." Gradaks frowns a bit trying to recall any info about the Gleaners.

Spoiler: Local knowledge check (untrained)

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It is untrained so up to you if you 3drinks if I can use this when i succeed.

[3drinks]

Gradak racks his brain trying to recall anything, but alas, his brain fails him here. Meanwhile Dorian goes about polling various members of Union for details but maybe he smelled funny or something since they didn't seem to want to stay around him. He managed to pick up a bit or three of information - something about "Brown Apple Way" and "make a left".

[zingbobco000]

There's my roll:

Spoiler: Gather Information

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[Mavame]

Gradak shakes his head "Nothing comes to my mind, unless someone else knows something I'll head to the temple of Pelor and ask around there."

[Mavame]

"Alright I am off, I'll be back in a little" With a friendly nod towards Mael Gradak gets up and head towards the temple of Pelor trying to get more information.

Spoiler: Gather information roll

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[Holy-hunter]

Dorian tells the others about the little information he oddly decided to gather. He scratches his head as he tells the others not sure why he did what he just did, as it was very out of character for him.

[TheLiquidSnake]

Spoiler: Gradak en route to pelors temple

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On your way to the temple, you get the bright idea to take a short cut to save tyme. However you mistakenly took the wrong short cut and end up in a shady looking market alley, the street sign above reads Bane Alley Market. As you walk down the alley you see merchants selling thing of less than mentionable nature, and something being hurriedly put away at the sight of a holy man. Near the end of the alley you are approached by a tall man with shoulder length dark brown hair, Brown eyes, a thick mustache, and a large snake around his shoulders and a woman with bright blue eyes, short blonde hair, a blue hairband with several decorative piercings on it, a tattoo is visible behind her ear, and a thick chain necklace with a heavy dark steel trinket on the end. Rather than stop you thye walk along side you and the man speaks "Dearest sir you seem abit lost, mayhap you are new to the city need a guide to the temple of Pelor?" (OOC:its your move holy man!)

[Mavame]

Spoiler: Gradak en route to Pelors temple

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Even while it is uncommon for Gradak to take a shortcut he does continue his way through the alley taking a brief pause from time to time to take a better look at some of the oddities that are being sold. Gradak nods friendly at both the strangers as they approach trying to recall if the tattoo or the trinket are either related a some religion.

While Gradak knows that in these parts kindness is not very common he does not wish to insult a man who might is actually trying to be helpful so he tries to find out if they have other motives "Well a good day to you as well sir and miss. And how kind of you to ask but no I am not new to town. As you might know there are various path that leads to the temple of Pelor just like there are many paths that lead to enlightenment the one I am on is one that is not traveled often." He smiles friendly but before he continues he place his hand on his mace . "But I do wonder.... how well do you know the city?"

Spoiler: Knowledge Religion

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Spoiler: Sense Motive

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[TheLiquidSnake]

Spoiler: Gradak en route to Pelors temple

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Spoiler: Roll reponces

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K. relgion:The trinket has nothing to do with any relgion, however the tattoo behind the womans ear is the symbol of faith for a diety in another plane called the Price Collector though you dont now much about him since he does not exsist on this plane.
Sense Motive: This man seem to be genuinely willing to help you.

The man smiles "We know the city quite well, we live here actually. And you make me glad to hear that the road less traveled holds more appeal to you. Now why do you ask about our knowledge of the city? Is there some place perhaps you havent been that you need to find? Or perhpas you are looking for work? that actually is why we approached you, for you see we are in deprate need of some owrk being done for us. Its good honest work, that is for the better of the people who live in this city."