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Post by DM-Delfon on May 9, 2015 8:24:29 GMT -5
Embros' stance doesn't change while the cloaked woman's eyes weigh him. He stands to his full height, with his shoulders back, feet apart and knees slightly bent, ready to dodge out of the way of any incoming attack. His arms are held a bit away from his body, close enough to grab weapons if the Dragonborn attacks, but far enough away to not be considered hostile. His hands are open, with fingers splayed to show that they remain empty. Embros doesn't move when the Dragonborn points her axe at him, he expected that reaction from her. 'Can't say I wouldn't do the same given the situation.' He thinks to himself, while saying "Embros. Off the dead guy in the spider cocoon. Thanks for that by the way." Embros moves back slowly while they bicker, not a sign of stealth in the movement, just trying to separate himself from their discussion. When he's about ten feet back, he crosses his arms across his chest and waits at his ease.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 9, 2015 9:10:55 GMT -5
"See?" Says the smaller girl. "Hes telling us everything we want to know and hes even thanking you" 'He could still be a- Hey!" she stops mid sentance when she sees you trying to back up. She opens her mouth to say something but is cut off by the smaller girl. "Thats quite enough Kiha, hes just being polite trying to give us room for our pillow talk" "Pillow talk!?" Kiha exclaims and like that another "argument" ensues. After about five minutes the two girls stop and both turn to you. The smaller one pulls down her hood to reveal a beautiful elvish face framed by long black hair with dragon scales up around her jaw line but not much further. "Forgive us for the wait. My name is Lilith. I am the "Witch" of the swamp. This is Kiha my partner and protector" Lilith reguards her title with a a little giggle. As if being called a witch was some kind of inside joke. When she refers to Kiha, the dragonborn only lets out a huff of smoke. "Before we part our story to you i wish to know yours. What has a gruff looking man like yourself have against the Somersets?" the elf girl inquires.
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 20, 2015 14:12:22 GMT -5
Embros nods, and says, "The details are my own." Before Kiha can offer an objection, he adds, "I will say that they took some important things from me, and I intend to get everything taken back in time. I will also make Solstice Somerset pay for his part in this." Embros hasn't moved an inch from his at ease pose. Only his eyes have shifted, from one face to another, always looking them straight in the eyes. The conviction in his voice is plain, as if speaking of things that will happen, and not of things that may happen. "I came to warn you. After your battle with the guard, I heard one of them say: Probably have some Somerset cronies or something in tomorrow morning to wipe her out anyway." With that said, Embros falls quiet to wait for them to share their story.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 20, 2015 14:49:22 GMT -5
Kiha seems ready to explode at you. Shes shaking violently, clenching her jaw as flames are forced out from betwern her teeth. But, a soft touch from Lilith seems to bring her down and Kiha walks off in a huff. "I thank you for your warning and respect your descion to keep your story to yourself" Lilith speaks softly. "Forgive Kiha, she has a particular hatred for those who keep secrets, but if you are an enemy of Somerset than you are welcome here" Lilith puts her hand on Embros' shoulder "Be safe" She says and turns, following after Kiha. The two disappear into the darkness.
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 21, 2015 20:36:06 GMT -5
Embros doesn't move when the ladies begin walking away, but he does offer a few words to their backs before they disappear, "I can help with more than warnings." Embros waits a moment before continuing, "The way I see it, Soltice wants her dead." Embros gestures with his chin at Kiha, "Does she have something I could show as proof of death? Something that the Somerset envoy will not question." He hastily adds, "Aside from a body of course." to avoid giving Kiha the wrong idea. Other conversation that would come up if Lilith stays to chat some more are: "Is there a better place to meet, or get your attention? Aside from trudging though the swamps and sky writing?" "There is a stump near where I came into the Marshlands, you can leave me messages there so we can keep in touch. I will check the stump every few days." (describe location)
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 22, 2015 21:17:14 GMT -5
Lilth stops. "Only way that man will stop hunting her, is if they come back with her head." She says without turning to look at you. Kiha stops as well, but she turns to face you and growls, "And that ain't happenin'!" Lilith motions her hand gently forward, and Kiha turns back around in a huff to disappear into the dark. Lilith follows, but before she goes he says one more thing, "The stump won't be of much use, I've a feeling we will see each other very soon." With that bit of omnience they're gone.
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 23, 2015 5:49:57 GMT -5
'Well that foundation was laid about as well as any foundation can be laid in this bloody swamp. At least it is a foundation.' Embros thinks as he heads back to the spider's victim. He allows himself a small out of character smile while he's still alone in the darkness, before wiping his features clean, and resuming the mask of Embros. Arriving at the corpse he adjusts his gear so he can carry the body carefully. Once set he heads back to the gates of Clifton, returning to the gate that he left through hours before. When he arrives, he shifts his burden so he can bang on the door with a fist. Once challenged by the Guardsman, he offer, "I'm McGuire's friend." as instructed by the guardsman himself earlier.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 23, 2015 16:02:36 GMT -5
You manage things as well as you can carrying the corpse with little issue. Upon arriving at the gate you are challenged but when you inform them your friends with Mcguire you hear; "Ah! So your Micky's strapper? Alright then" and your let back in the door you came. Greeted by another guard. His face sinks into a frown upon seeing you. "Oy, whats with the body?"
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 27, 2015 15:12:26 GMT -5
Embros shifts the corpse in his grip, "I found it in a spider cocoon. A remarkably large spider attacked me during the recovery process." Embros holds his hands out as best he can while carrying a body to show the size of the spider. "I plan on depositing the corpse at the Pelor temple for last rights, while I look into finding out who the fellow was." Shifting the body to make it easier to walk, he starts off toward the temple.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 27, 2015 15:17:16 GMT -5
The guard shrugs "Right then" he says and leads you through. As you travel through town you gain some some sideways glaces from some late night/early risers you make it to the Temple without incident.
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 27, 2015 16:48:16 GMT -5
Shifting the body once again, Embros bangs on the door with his fist. Banging again every minute or so until somebody answers. Once answered, Embros says, "I found this fellow's corpse in the Marshlands, victim of a monstrous spider. If you could give him last rights, I will attempt to inform his family." With that Embros either passes off the corpse, or places the body where the staff indicate. From there Embros visits Tad's house, banging with his fist until the apprentice mage answers. "I need to get cleaned up Tad." Handing the young man a silver piece, Embros waits for the spell to clean all the marsh muck out of his clothing. Now smelling considerably better, and no longer looking like a swamp monster, Embros heads off to the stable where the dead guy stashed his horse.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on May 27, 2015 17:09:36 GMT -5
You're greeted by a priest after couple of knocks, and he instructs you to lay the body on the altar. The priest then gives the poor soul his last rites. The priest goes on to say that you've done a kindness. Even if you don't find out who the man was, he is sure Pelor's radiance will shine upon you. After that you spend one silver to get cleaned up, and head back out the gates toward the stables. It takes you a bit, but you find it only a few minutes out from the city. Its not much. The first thing you notice is a small wooden house, it looks like it is a house for one, or two people but not much more. The next thing you see right beside the house is the stables, fairly standard wooden stalls with two gates one on either side of each stall. One leads out to a small, enclosed area with a wooden fence presumably so the horses can graze. The other much bulkier gate leads out to the road. You also note the one leading to the road is locked. Then, your eyes are drawn between the stables and house. a small shack connects the two structures. This shack, no bigger than an outhouse has a half door. the bottom half leads up to a table top, and the top half has letters engraved onto the planks. It reads; "Knock for service'.
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Post by DM-Delfon on May 29, 2015 20:10:56 GMT -5
Embros places the body where instructed, and begins to leave immediately, having no interest in divine matters. When the priest offers Pelor's radiance, Embros scoffs, "Give my radiance to someone else Priest. The gods have no sway over me." Although his tone is still no-nonsense, it would also hold no sign of disrespect. He doesn't hate the priest for believing, he just doesn't believe himself.
Embros feels much better about himself, now that he doesn't feel quite so disgusting. It is a lot easier to look someone in the eye and threaten, or demand things from them when you don't look like you were recently mud wrestling at one of those raunchy sailor bars down by the docks. Although it's usually scantily clad women doing the wrestling in those places.
Arriving at the stables, Embros takes in the stables details and nods, "Not a bad set-up they have here." He says to himself, before marching up to the half door. Following the instructions, Embros pounds the planks with his fist a few times. Pulling out the receipt while he waits for the stableman.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on Jun 1, 2015 14:11:52 GMT -5
(Definitely wanna go to one of those bars XD)
You here a muffled, "I'm coming, I'm coming" from inside. Judging by the voice its female, and it sounds familiar. When the top half of the door swings open, you figure out why. It's Kiha, "What can I-" she starts with an air of minor annoyance before she sees your face, and her features twist in anger. "You!" She growls, as the spaces between her teeth start to look more like a furnace. "Well..." You hear another softer voice coming from the side, and you look to see Lilith by the door with a smile on her face. "... if it isn't our little soldier friend."
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 1, 2015 18:45:38 GMT -5
Embros drops into an at ease stance while he waits for the stable hand, the receipt held in his fingers behind his back. Despite his surprise at seeing Kiha behind the door, Embros' expression and stance don't change at all. "Hello Kiha, hello Lilith. I wasn't expecting to see you again so soon." Pulling the receipt from behind his back, he offers it to them, "I believe this came from your establishment."
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on Jun 2, 2015 16:22:11 GMT -5
Kiha huffs folding her arms and Lilith sashays over to you. Plucking the paper from your hand, and looking it over, "Oh, Yes. That beautifully white Andalusian." She says. Kiha unfolds her arm, and looks like she's about to roast you, but when Lilith looks her way she stops, "Tell me, where ever did you come across such a magnificent beast? We're only looking after this farm for a friend, so I haven't a clue where most these darlings came from." Lilith asks sweetly, batting her eyes.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 4, 2015 21:04:02 GMT -5
Embros smirks, showing more emotion than he has so far, while he watches the pair of them intently for signs of deceit, "Actually, the horse belongs to the fellow sent to assassinate you, Kiha." Embros nods in Kiha's direction before turning back to Lilith, "I was hoping to backtrack the fellow's life. If I can find out who he is, then I should be able to figure out who his contacts are. If I can use Soltice's network against him, I think that would be a fitting punishment for the wrongs he has committed against the three of us."
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on Jun 5, 2015 16:13:58 GMT -5
Kiha scowls at you. Lilith seems impressed. "His name was Peter Mossburn, Petey to his friendlies. He's a sword for hire. One of many his highness has sent after us, and like the rest they all fell victim to that spider." Lilith informs you. "They're all the same. Adventurers who blindly follow any rumor I set out" her smile broad and mischeivious. "The horse is yours to do with as you please" She shrugs and heads back into the house. You turn to Kiha who is still scowling.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 6, 2015 8:56:32 GMT -5
Embros nods, "Thank-you for the horse, do you happen to know it's name?" Before Embros makes a move to collect the horse, and the gear that goes with it, he asks, "Will I be able to contact the two of you here for the foreseeable future?" Regardless of the answer, Embros then heads off to collect his new mount. When Kiha follows him, ever un-trusting, Embros mentions, "Whether or not you believe me, I am your ally. Feel free to think of it this way, the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Embros moves mechanically while saddling the horse, focused more on Kiha looming nearby, "Whatever the reason behind it, you have made an enemy out of a man that has taken control of an entire kingdom by force. You need all the allies you can get." Finishing up with his mount, Embros climbs into the saddle, "Good day to you Kiha." Embros rides away slowly, headed home for a much needed rest.
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Post by DM-Boneyard Ben on Jun 6, 2015 17:27:34 GMT -5
"Marshmellow" Kiha says refering to the horse. "But, he doesnt like that name so ive taken to calling him Regal". She stays silent when asking if you can meet them there. But, its a safe bet that they live here. As prdicted, Kiha staring daggers into your back as you both walk toward the stable where the horse is being kept. As she straps the armour to the horse. She responds. "An enemy is an enemy as far as im concerned and as for that man, the only reason he chases me is because he is a hypocrite. Him and his elf superiority complex" She looks up to see you looking at her and immeidatly looks away. Finishing appling the armour she leads the horse out and slaps the reins in your hand. "I have allies" She spits. "I've little need for you, Mr. Secrets". When you bid your farewell she simply huffs and heads back to her station.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 10, 2015 20:16:18 GMT -5
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