Heroica RPG - Quest #62: Insider Trading

[Dannylonglegs]

Drake raised his eyebrow at the things the were-raven just said. Disappointing, considering most of that information was either stuff we'd already heard or stuff that was pretty much pointless. Then, he heard the thing about the Clothes Guild Head.

"Huh. Sounds interesting. I thought I'd never see the day where I thought news from a were-raven was actually helpful. Oh, and my sincerest apologies if that sounded like an insult to you."

The were-raven crime-lord looked down at Drake, unamused.

"It did." He stated bluntly, returning his gaze to a very large ring on his other talon.

[xxlrocka]

Drake nearly cracked under the pressure. Was the raven boss now going to kill them?

"Uhh, well, sorry. I can only say that I... uhh... hope that you don't beat me up! PLEASE LET ME GO!!!"

Drake had lost it.

[Kintobor]

Karie was getting irritated.

"Drake, just shut up! You need to take deep breaths! Calm down!"

She turns to the ravens with a half hearted smile.

"You'll have to excuse him, he's a little nutty at times! He's a veteran and all."

Hopefully her reassurance would cover Drake's fumble.

Edited March 23, 2013 by Kintobor

[Dannylonglegs]

Drake nearly cracked under the pressure. Was the raven boss now going to kill them?

"Uhh, well, sorry. I can only say that I... uhh... hope that you don't beat me up! PLEASE LET ME GO!!!"

Drake had lost it.

The were-raven looked up from his ring and towards the frightened knight.

"Look" he started, motioning with his right talon to emphasize some of his words. "I'm a reasonable man, and I've got a large, respectable family. Do good by me, and you do good in the city. However... If you disrespect me and my family... and my people, then... you'll live to regret it. I don't go around killing people. That'd be bad for business. But if you think you can crawl into my Nest and encroach on my hospitality and insult my race and organization, then you've got another thing coming."

Karie was getting irritated.

"Drake, just shut up! You need to take deep breaths! Calm down!"

She turns to the ravens with a half hearted smile.

"You'll have to excuse him, he's a little nutty at times! He's a veteran and all."

Hopefully her reassurance would cover Drake's fumble.

At Karie's deft damage-control, the were-raven seemed to settle down.

"Hmm." He said, sad-voiced. "I see... I'm an honourable man, and I respect any man who serves his country at the cost of hisss.... better judgments." He fixed his cuff-links non-threateningly.

"Hhmmm." he pondered suddenly.

He walked over to one of his goons, and tapped him on the shoulder. He whispered in the were-raven's ear, and the goon nodded intently. He looked at his boss with a dumb, confused look, and replied: "Right away boss." and vanished from the room.

"I just thought of something. If you're serious about offing the Po brothers, then I may have something that you may find useful..."

His man returned, carrying a small fabric box with an exotic pattern adorning it. The Crime-Boss took the item with some care, and looked it over grimly.

"Do any of you use crossbows?"

[Kintobor]

Kaire looked about, trying to pin point Nessa's location. When they made eye contact she pointed at her.

"She does." She leaned into Nessa's ear.

"If he asks where you got your current crossbow from, you got it from me."

[Dannylonglegs]

Kaire looked about, trying to pin point Nessa's location. When they made eye contact she pointed at her.

"She does." She leaned into Nessa's ear.

"If he asks where you got your current crossbow from, you got it from me."

"Ah good." Stated the were-raven, looking down at the ornamental box in his talons with a mixture of respect and disgust. "I would be willing to give you a gift.... as a pre-payment for bringing me the heads of the Po brothers. My family has long held in our possession, a certain... relic; the magic silver bolts used by the Raven-Slayer, an ancient evil human who sought to rid the world of werefolk. We keep these bolts so that they may not be used against us, but they may prove invaluable to getting rid of the Po Brothers."

He opened the box and removed one of cartridges of crossbow bolts. They were beautifully crafted. Nessa could tell they would make her crossbow more effective at killing werefolk.

Item: Raven-Slayer Bolts (+3 to WP of crossbow when used against werefolk (would be added to the crossbow, with the option to spend a turn to remove them))

"This gift, however, is not without some rules. I would demand that you not use these bolts on any of my men, including those who are out of my favor... apart from the Po Brothers. Furthermore, 50 gold would be removed from the final payment for their heads. Apart from that, however, they would be yours to keep. I no longer wish to safe-guard the blood-stained relics. Is this a deal?"

Edited March 23, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Kintobor]

"Nessa, I'm fine if you take them, but I'm docking your payment for a while."

(As in you won't be getting anything else in terms of loot.)

[herrJJ]

"A...alright. I... I take those. And I will be fine without getting anything else. Or at least less. Thanks for that what I received yet." Nessa said although she was not quite comfortable with that solution. A little bit of anger arose inside herself but she didn't mention anything.

[Dannylonglegs]

"A...alright. I... I take those. And I will be fine without getting anything else. Or at least less. Thanks for that what I received yet." Nessa said although she was not quite comfortable with that solution. A little bit of anger arose inside herself but she didn't mention anything.

"Very well. You may have this gift." the were-raven spoke. He handed the box to his goon, who handed it to Nessa.

"Now, are you finished here?"

Nessa Anárion (herrJJ)

59 years old female elven Ranger

Level 9

Power: 16 (Lvl. 9 + WP: 7)

Defense: 1

Health: 14/14

Gold: 1

Equipment: Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts (WP 7 (+3 vs. werefolk (removable)), usable by Rangers), Leather Armour (SP: 1),

Inventory: Potion, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom, Croise Bow (WP: 6)

[Kintobor]

"Yes, we are. You have been most gracious, my good man. I hope to see you soon."

Karie curtsies as she leads her party out of the Nest.

[Dannylonglegs]

"Yes, we are. You have been most gracious, my good man. I hope to see you soon."

Karie curtsies as she leads her party out of the Nest.

"Oh yes, I hope to see you soon as well." He stated. "Marty's apprentice. Karie. I hope to see you again soon... with the Po brother's heads."

He gestures the party to go with his large-ringed talon. The Party made their way out of the Nest, side-stepping resting and delirious were-ravens (delirious from who-knows-what.) and avoiding the many disreputable acts and shady deals that were being made under the boardwalk.

The Party returned to the lighthouse. The rain had returned to a light drizzle. Where will they go next?

[Kintobor]

Karie leads the posse out of earshot of anyone, and preferably away from the boardwalk. She had a lot on her mind.

"Well, this got awkward. It seems I now hold a lot of status with were-ravens. Yay. So, we heading off to the church now? Jeez, this seems like one big wild goose chase. These two better be the one's behind this whole scheme, or else I may just go nuts."

[Dannylonglegs]

I'd like to hear another party member voice agreement before I take you off to the People's Church.

[herrJJ]

"Yes, church. Ehm. Sounds good to me. Perhaps there is a chance to test my new bolts." Nessa's self esteem was growing step by step.

[Kintobor]

I'd like to hear another party member voice agreement before I take you off to the People's Church.

OOC: I felt the same, which is why I wanted to wait. We'll see if anyone else posts and then we'll move on.

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: I felt the same, which is why I wanted to wait. We'll see if anyone else posts and then we'll move on.

OoC: Well, This does seem like a decision point. Dreyrugr cannot participate during weekends, but it'd be nice if Amorith or Drake spoke up. If no one else speaks up, I'll update later tonight or tomorrow morning.

[herrJJ]

OOC: I had to sort some Lego so I had no chance to update earlier

[legobodgers]

"The peoples church seems like a good idea."

[Kintobor]

"Then let's go to the church. I don't want this to take any longer than it already has. Stupid Po brothers and their stupid antics... Hey, Nessa, your leading us to the church. So help us out and tell us where were going, sister."

Karie leads her party to the People's Church.

[Dannylonglegs]

OOC: I had to sort some Lego so I had no chance to update earlier

No worries, I just don't want to leave the party behind. You're welcome to take as long as you like to post.

The Party made their way to the Church district. On their way, they bumped into Dice again, exiting the Mage district, and his companion Yoro. They didn't stop to talk however. They actually seemed rather surprised (if not afraid) to see the party, and attempt to avoid eye-contact. They were gone before the party could take action on it. Dismissing the event, they proceeded to the Church district. Therein they scouted for the People's Church. It was not hard to find, particularly with Nessa's compass. It was the closest Church to the Peasant's District, among the homes of the poorer clergymen. The Party stood outside the Church, noting the narrow alley beside the main structure. The rain was drizzling and it was just past 3 o clock.

How would the Party like to proceed?

Edited March 24, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr sees whether he can sense any were ravens around.

[Dannylonglegs]

Dreyrugr sees whether he can sense any were ravens around.

From the smell, he could determine that there was indeed some were-raven blood around. The city was somewhat famous for its large population of were-ravens, though.

Edited March 24, 2013 by Dannylonglegs

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr takes a look at the narrow alley beside the main structure.

[Dannylonglegs]

Dreyrugr takes a look at the narrow alley beside the main structure.

Peering down the Alley, Dreyrugr could see that it lead to an evident dead-end at the wall which separated the district from the Peasant's district. Several doors opened to it though, those of the two, joined buildings adjacent to the Church, and apparently, the back-door to the church itself (he couldn't be quite sure from just a look though, as the entrance to the Church he believed was there was hidden from view by the building.)

[Vash the Stampede]

Dreyrugr turns to the party. "Iv'e found what seems to be a back door. Want to go that way or bluff our way through the front again?"

A note for the rest of the party. Our devious QM has put us on a time limit. We have 25 game hours to finish this. It is currently 3 and we have till 4 the next day.