Waterbrick Down Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 "I know him well, he takes care of my shipments now and again."
Zepher Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Boomingham grimaces upon hearing that Gurnam does not know Roderigo, and then gives a shrewd grin when Nur gets his answer. He nods at the mage. "Keep barking up that tree. I expect you to help me this time 'round though, of course." Boomingham turns to the other party members. "I'm a little afraid that we're getting nowhere. None of the investors strike me as a threat. The mage and scientists had too much of a hand in it and not enough motive. The Minotaur doesn't seem to care enough to blow it up, and he has even less motive as it lost him his money. The Roderigo fellow is our only lead, but his motives still confuse me. Can we piece together this puzzle at all? Have we missed something? We only got one more stop before all our leads have dried up."
Jebediahs Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Nur giggled at his friend and nodded. "Might ye know where we can find him, Mr. Gurnam? If he's in the import/export business, he could have come across Devaga before."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 1, 2012 Author Posted June 1, 2012 "Yer best shot is looking for him, down at the harbor around the corner. Careful though, it's gettin' late and I'm sure yer on the up and up concerning the recent gang fighin'. Is there anything or anyone else you chaps want taken' care of, you know I'm your sharkling for the task."
Zepher Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Boomingham considers asking for a hit to be put on Natnail, but he thinks better of it. The purpose is the victory. He nods graciously at Gurnam. "Thank you, my dear sharkling. We'll certainly keep you in mind. Please return the favor. If anyone comes in and mentions that man that owes Nur some money, you let us know." Boomingham swings to address the rest of the group. "So, let's say Nur and I go take care of Natnail, and then we make our way to the final investor... and then we crack this case right open. Yes? I'll ask again, does anyone feel like we've got any leads? Anything you'd all like to act on? We need ideas, chaps and chappettes."
Scorpiox Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 "Very good. While you two are doing that, I want to go to the docks, there is something I need to do there. Hopefully it will aid our cause."
Brickdoctor Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 "Alright, that's fine with me. As long as both parties have a healer, I have nothing against our splitting up."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 1, 2012 Author Posted June 1, 2012 QM Note: So I am slightly unsure as to what the Party wants to do. I understand that you want to split up and that one Party wants to go after Natnail, but what is the second Party's objective?
Brickdoctor Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 QM Note: So I am slightly unsure as to what the Party wants to do. I understand that you want to split up and that one Party wants to go after Natnail, but what is the second Party's objective? OOC: Scorpiox wants to do something at the docks.
Waterbrick Down Posted June 1, 2012 Author Posted June 1, 2012 QM Note: Well Natnail is at the docks, maybe ( ) so I don't see the need to split the Party, but if you really want to...
Jebediahs Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 "Alright, let's all go to the harbor around the corner then. Thank you for the information Gurnam."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 4, 2012 Author Posted June 4, 2012 QM Note: Nope, sorry I was still confused if you were all splitting up or something. I'll assume you are not and continue on. The Party turns the corner and walks towards the docks. The sun hangs low in the sky and as the heroes stroll along they come upon an unexpected sight. Two werewolves, a metasimean, and a human seem to have been in a brawl and now turn to confront the heroes. One of the werewolves turns on the Party. "I think you took a wrong turn folks, the Hall is back a few blocks."
Zepher Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Boomingham chuckles. "I thought I'd heard of turf wars down here, looks like we've stumbled upon one. I'm no fan of the wolfgang, heavens knows, so don't allow me to stop you, gentlemen. I do have a few questions though. Do any of you happen to know a Roland Ergthew, or a Natnail? Could you direct me in their direction. Also, if you wouldn't mind giving any of the gold that man has on him. The Wolfgang happens to owe me a bit of gold, and of course you're just roughing him up to show who's on top 'round here, right?" Barty zips over to Haldor. "I don't think it would be a bad idea to return that favor that he paid you earlier. Knock him out before he lets them walk free. You will of course need to take care of all these ruffians either way, even the bleeding one. They've lost their way, and they must be punished."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 4, 2012 Author Posted June 4, 2012 "It's a matter of principal, this wolfganger was travelin' through disputed turf between the Blood Paws and the Metasimian, he should know better, the penalty is death at least we can agree on the apes with that. Don't know no Natnail, Ergthew sounds like one of those wolfgangers. Ya want this deadman's gold, you'll have to go through us." "Wait a sec, these heroes seem reasonable as long as the Wolfganger is disposed of, I have no quarrel with them, our gang has had plenty of experience with these chaps." "Cough... I could lead ya to Ergthew if ya wanted, I'd appreciate keepin' my head though."
Zepher Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Boomingham holds up a hand, telling the parties involved to halt. He then produced a wine-skin and took a swig. He returned it to his items sack, and unsheathed his King of the Desert. He twirled it in his hand. "Sorry boys, I was really going to let you walk, but my angel won't let me, and I need that Wolfganger to lead me to his friend. Besides, you made me mad, Mr. Werewolf. So I think I'll go ahead and take you out, and then follow this chap to Ergthew. Don't worry, I'll make sure the Wolfgang not to trespass on your grounds from here on in." Boomingham then turns to the metasimean and uses his diplomacy. "You seem reasonable and I'd be sad to fight you. One of my fellow heroes at the hall, Mr. Thothwick, has always proven himself to be a friendly and reasonable individual, so I'm predisposed to figure that your entire species is that way. I'll make you deal, if you don't mind. Let me take this Wolfganger, alive, and I'll make sure that the Wolfgang hears that Heroica has your back in this whole turf war. Alternatively, you could remain here and try to fight alongside these Werewolves, but there are five of us and only three of you, and chances you'd end up being as sad fighting me as I would be fighting you."
Scorpiox Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 "Lawrence is right, we'd rather not have to rip you to pieces to retrieve this unfortunate gentlemen you have here. Come on, don't do anything you will live, however short you life will become, to regret. We've killed enough things today, and it happens to be your lucky day! If let this chap go, you won't be added to that list, sounds nice eh?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 "Careful Mr. Shineypants, you're still in Blood Paw territory, it wouldn't take long for the rest of our brothers to get here." "I will allow you to take what information you can from the wolfganger, but you will release him to me and he will die for his foolishness, I care not for his gold but for his breech of the peace." "Can't a guy take a shortcut without worryin' about havin' a knife put to his throat these days. Heroes, we want the same thing don't we? An end to corruption, an end to this petty violence, true equality between all citizens of Eubric." "Equality, hah! Between human's maybe, the wolfgang views the Blood Paw Brotherhood and the Metasimians as merely beasts.
Sisco Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Jess stepped forward and looked at the Metasiman. "So you don't care about the gold? Can I have it after you kill him? "
Waterbrick Down Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 "Bah, you sound like one of the Blood Paw, but it matters not to me, yes the gold is yours and whatever else he has on him."
Sisco Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Jess turned quickly to the party. "I think we should go with the Metasimean's plan. We'll still get the information, and the Ape gets what he wants. No fights, just information and gold. I like it."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 "Wait a minute ape, you aren't givin' away any of our hard earned cash, I don't want those heroes benefitting in anyway from this wolfganger."
Zepher Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 "Well, it looks like we've come to a reasonable solution. Metasiman, you get your kill. We'll take care of the Blood Paws, get our information, and then you may punish the Wolfganger for his transgretion. Sorry, Wolfie, but you're buddies have wronged me, so I've got the set the score straight. As for you Blood Paws, well, it's really not looking like we're going to get to a peaceful solution with you. Jess and I want the gold, and I want his information, and you said we'd have to fight you for either of those things... so..." "I fear you're becoming more and more immoral every day. Do not spare any of these cretins. They all must pay. To free the world of evil, we must sponge it all out."
Sisco Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 "What if we split the gold, 70-30?" "Eh, nevermind. Boomingham is correct for once. Prepare to be destroyed, you mangy pack of dogs!"
Brickdoctor Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 I use diplomacy. OOC: Almost forgot that I could do that. "Master Blood Paw, if this is indeed merely a matter of principle involving trespassing, as you claim it is, then I don't see why we shouldn't be able to benefit from the Wolfgang's knowledge before you dispose of him. We have nothing against you and our quest, so far as we know, does not involve you; let us do what we have to do to complete our task."
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