What do you do? Everyone is now in the room. Elran arrived first, then Thyrias, then Kairon, and finally Wallamin. All of you entered within minutes of each other.
Chapter 1: Plausible Deniability
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Jun 19, 2017 1:43 am
Each of you are escorted to the palace individually, in the dead of dark. The guards lead you to the throne room and approach a wall on the west side. One of the guards waves an hand and the wall disappears. Inside, his voice is gruff and you know better than to disobey. The room is simple: 30'x30', 5 chairs, a large table, and a door on the opposite side of the room. After you enter you turn to see the wall has reappeared.
What do you do? Everyone is now in the room. Elran arrived first, then Thyrias, then Kairon, and finally Wallamin. All of you entered within minutes of each other.
What do you do? Everyone is now in the room. Elran arrived first, then Thyrias, then Kairon, and finally Wallamin. All of you entered within minutes of each other.
Jun 19, 2017 3:18 am
Kairon Fiero is wearing a set of ruffled, but expensive-looking clothes. A well-cut coat falls down his slim frame like a waterfall, underneath is a white shirt with ruffles at the collar. His pants run down his legs, made of an alluring dark blue silk like the rest of the outfit, ending just above his brown leather shows. A holy symbol of his deity, a staff with a styilized lion curled around it. As he is "ushered" into the room (he knows the guard a bit too well, and he was more than rough with him), he slicks his dark hair back, running his fingers along one horn. He maneuvers himself to the front of the group, "Hey-o, nice digs you got here, ey? Sweet trick, kiddo. Now, tell me, what are we doing here?"
Jun 19, 2017 7:17 am
Elran had sat down upon arriving so as you enter you see quite a tall elf wearing darkened leathers (Similar to the light guard armour that the scouting parties would regularly use).
As he sits there he realises he is recognising each of you as you enter, not by name but by face.
As he sits there he realises he is recognising each of you as you enter, not by name but by face.
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Jun 19, 2017 7:52 am
Wallamin walks in to the room and looks around at the others that are already sitting down. He has a simple pair of brown pants and white shirts with a leather coat. He realizes that he has had incounters with everyone at the table. Ands sits down
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Jun 19, 2017 8:14 am
Thyrias swung the chair around as he sat down, chair back to the table. He's now leaning casually on the crest of the chair, the wide brim of his hat throwing shadow over his face as he's taking stock on those present.
Interesting company. Charlatans anonymous meeting perhaps?
After letting Kairon's question hang in the air for a moment, Thyrias takes off his hat and interjects. "Good question, Kai." He looks pointedly over to Elran. "You'd like to let us in on it, Elran? You are the odd one out here, and here before the rest of us. Care to tell us what's up?" Thyrias gestures towards the door, before dropping his hat casually on the table.
Interesting company. Charlatans anonymous meeting perhaps?
After letting Kairon's question hang in the air for a moment, Thyrias takes off his hat and interjects. "Good question, Kai." He looks pointedly over to Elran. "You'd like to let us in on it, Elran? You are the odd one out here, and here before the rest of us. Care to tell us what's up?" Thyrias gestures towards the door, before dropping his hat casually on the table.
Jun 19, 2017 9:51 am
Elran simply rolls his eyes, not one for small talk and wanting to know what's happening as muchildren as the rest of you.
No clue what's going on, for once we're on the level in terms of information.
No clue what's going on, for once we're on the level in terms of information.
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Jun 19, 2017 10:31 am
"Ah, well. Game of cards to pass the time?" Thyrias produces a deck of cards and a cordial grin.
Jun 19, 2017 12:15 pm
Just then the door opens. The King comes walking into the room. And sits down at the table. Two members of his royal guard stand fully armed at the door. The King motions for those not sitting to do so. I am sure you are wondering why you all are here. His voice is deep and smooth.
Jun 19, 2017 1:22 pm
Kairon slides into a chair, his face intent on the kings. "A-course we are, daddy-o. But I got a better question, what's a big cheese like you doing talkin' to slimes like us?" A smile flashes across his face.
Jun 19, 2017 1:27 pm
I'm recruiting you for a very special task. Something no one else can do or needs to know about. And you will do it.
Jun 20, 2017 4:11 am
"Look, I get it, you have to be all intimidating to make us feel we gotta do it. But, why will we do it? What's in it for us, huh?" Kairon leans forward, a sly smirk crossing his face.
Jun 20, 2017 6:00 am
The deck of cards vanish as quick as they appeared, and Tyrias sits up a bit straighter, and tips his head to the king. "Your majesty."
The big guy himself? I'd expected a proxy of some sort. This must be something really big..
Casually adding to Keiron's inquiries. "This ought to be interesting. Both in task and motivation, Sire."
The big guy himself? I'd expected a proxy of some sort. This must be something really big..
Casually adding to Keiron's inquiries. "This ought to be interesting. Both in task and motivation, Sire."
Jun 20, 2017 4:37 pm
The king snaps his fingers and a guard comes over, handing him a scroll. Elran DeNialo - 2 counts failure to arrest. 4 counts concerting with criminals. Also, I believe your sister is in the Thieves' Guild, yes? Kairon Fiero, aka Hope, aka Iados Ignis, aka Foculus Natire - 4 counts embezzlement, 2 counts forgery. Wallamin Chorster - 3 counts of bribing government officials, 2 counts of evading arrest. Thyrias - 1 count theft, 3 counts bribery. This is just the first sheet of your crimes. These crimes alone are enough to imprison all of you until you are dead.
Jun 21, 2017 3:34 am
No need to get defensive I'm already in. What is it that we can do for you.
Wallamin rubs his chin a little likening the idea that he will have some dirt on the king
Wallamin rubs his chin a little likening the idea that he will have some dirt on the king
Jun 21, 2017 8:08 am
Thyrias shows his open palms in a gesture to calm the situation. "Hey, hey, hey. As Wallie' here says, we're here for you Sire, no need for crude threats. We were merely reflecting on what the details of the deal would be, Sire."
He gives the King a brazen smile. "After all, I know we all make better work if we have something nice to look forward to when the deed is done."
He gives the King a brazen smile. "After all, I know we all make better work if we have something nice to look forward to when the deed is done."
Jun 21, 2017 11:41 am
Those contacts need reevaluating. Elran seems shocked at his name being on the list but composes himself to address the king.
Sire, with the list you have at hand I guess it's safe to assume that our task is a suicide mission. I agree maybe we aren't the best of people, however I'm sure we all had reasons for our crimes. But your word is law as we know, so I ask you this... Elran looks around the room at his company during his slight pause ...when do we start? And what happens when we succeed.
Sire, with the list you have at hand I guess it's safe to assume that our task is a suicide mission. I agree maybe we aren't the best of people, however I'm sure we all had reasons for our crimes. But your word is law as we know, so I ask you this... Elran looks around the room at his company during his slight pause ...when do we start? And what happens when we succeed.
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Jun 21, 2017 1:09 pm
You'll be happy to know, that once this task is complete, I will grant you amnesty for all crimes you have committed. I need a package delivered. Something small, discrete. I can't have my men deliver it because if something happens, I can't let it be known that it came from me. Complete this task and I'll have another for you, one worth 500 gold apiece.
Jun 21, 2017 1:20 pm
Elran nods at both the offer and the reasoning behind it. Where to then Sire?
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Jun 21, 2017 1:34 pm
Thyrias looks quizzically around the room, before frowning in thought. What's so important he'd fork over two thousand gold and excuse crimes? This sounds.. Dangerous..
Thyrias makes a small cough, as he remarks. "Oh, and who, if I may be so bold as to ask, do we need to avoid, Sire?"
Thyrias makes a small cough, as he remarks. "Oh, and who, if I may be so bold as to ask, do we need to avoid, Sire?"
Jun 21, 2017 1:37 pm
Just the usual, vampires and rogue werewolves. You will be discreetly delivering a package to a contact of the Lycan Lord.
Jun 21, 2017 7:09 pm
A big grin breaks out on Thyrias's face. "Sounds like a walk in the park. No problem." He leans forward and adds. "Say. How do we get there? Got some horses to spare, or would another manner of transport be prudent, Sire? Oh, and who's our contact?"
Jun 21, 2017 7:16 pm
As Kairon's crimes are read off, he glances around the table, smirking and shaking his head, as if to say Me? Oh heavens, I couldn't have. "Well, I never woulda... I s'pose you must be right, you're the king after all." He gives the king a toothy smile, running a finger down one horn. "All good questions, gents. But, and I know I ain't gonna get an answer I like, what's on this, er, correspondence? I'm a real curious sort, see, and if I don't know, well, I'm gonna want to find out."
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Jun 21, 2017 11:07 pm
You will need to walk. Most of the trip will be through thick forest where horses cannot and probably would be afraid to travel. Your contact is a... man named Thyrius Blackfang. As for the package, it is an item of such incredible power, that merely opening it could kill anyone not protected against it.
Jun 22, 2017 3:53 am
You will be given a map with a location on it. You'll know him when he asks "The sun shines" and you'll respond "The night dies". Now, let us drink in luck to your mission. He claps once and a man carrying a tray with 5 chalices enters and sets the tray in the table. The king picks up a cup and holds it high. To the future.
Jun 22, 2017 5:37 am
Still sounds dangerous, but probably less so than saying no. Let's see where this leads us..
Thyrias picks up a chalice and with only a casual glance of it's contents brings it up in a salute. "For king and coin."
Thyrias picks up a chalice and with only a casual glance of it's contents brings it up in a salute. "For king and coin."
Jun 22, 2017 1:43 pm
Elran reluctantly joins the toast muttering his line, For ourselves
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Jun 23, 2017 10:23 am
Wallamin grabs the last glass and raises it a little fast spilling some.
CHEERS!!!
CHEERS!!!
Jun 23, 2017 12:24 pm
After everyone drinks, the King waves his hand at one of the walls. It opens up to a hallway. Go to the end of the hall and talk to my wizard, his name is Solomon.
Jun 24, 2017 8:24 pm
Thyrias picks up his hat, stands up and makes a small bow to the king. "Your majesty." Then follows the others.
Jun 25, 2017 3:51 am
Kairon stands, slicks back his hair and adjusts his suit. He gives the king a quick smile and slight bow, "Your most glorious majesty." Sidling his way towards the front of the group, he quickly walks down the hall.
Jun 25, 2017 2:57 pm
You make your way down the hall. There seem to be no doors until you reach the end of the hall that opens into an enormous laboratory. You see everything you'd expect to see in an alchemy lab: shelves of books, containers of ingredients, bowls, everburning fires, flasks, and about 10 people moving around, making things.
Jun 25, 2017 5:01 pm
Thyrias knocks casually at the doorframe when entering the room. "Solomon?" He gives the room a cursory glance.
Expensive looking stuff. Some might even be worth the risk. Wish I knew which ones were.. Ah, well.
Expensive looking stuff. Some might even be worth the risk. Wish I knew which ones were.. Ah, well.
Jun 25, 2017 9:47 pm
Wallamin enters the room and picks up a book and flips through it. He doesn't even recognize the language it's written in so he sets it down. He looks up when Thyrias calls out Solomons name to see we're he is at
Jun 26, 2017 1:29 am
Moments after Thyrias calls out for the wizard, Kairon steps up and calls out. "Wise and grand wizard! We have come for your powerful services!"
Jun 26, 2017 2:12 am
An unusually large gnome approaches you. Eh? You looking for Solomon you say? He appears very old and hard of hearing.
Jun 26, 2017 6:58 am
Leaning against the doorframe, Thyrias answers the gnome from behind Kariron. "Yes, old one. You're Solomon? King sent us.
Jun 26, 2017 6:26 pm
Me? No, no. I'm not Solomon, I am Orthos. Solomon is in the store room. I can retrieve him if you'd like.
Jul 3, 2017 12:55 am
He leads to a large room, filled with trees and animals. He whistles and this large red parrot flies and lands on his shoulder. Meet Solomon.
Jul 3, 2017 6:14 am
Thyrias produces a small cracker from his pocket, lobbing it experimentally near the bird. If this really is a bird, it should snatch it...
Jul 4, 2017 2:15 pm
As Thyrias throws the cracker, the bird flies towards the cracker and in an instant transforms into something else. This something else is about 7' tall and slender. His hair is slicked back to a point, his arms covered in small, bright green feathers.
Jul 4, 2017 4:53 pm
Kairon looks phased for a moment, but quickly regains his composure. "Well, now, that's... quite something. Tell us, wise one, what is it we need to know?" He keeps his eyes on the beast, running his hand through his hair.
Jul 4, 2017 9:02 pm
Thyrias makes a small chuckle from beside the door, and makes a casual nod as if to say he knew that's what was going to happen.
Jul 8, 2017 2:19 pm
Solomon pulls a small package out from a pouch he has at his waist. Do not open this. If you do, you are all dead. And no, that is not a threat. What is in here will kill you and then it will be uncontrollable. He reaches back into the pouch and pulls out a map. Who is your navigator?
Jul 8, 2017 3:19 pm
"That would be me" Elran steps forward past the others. "I'll also be keeping hold of the package."
Jul 8, 2017 10:55 pm
"Now hold on a second there, bud." Kairon sidles up besides Elran. "I'm not saying you shouldn't be navigating, no one else wants to do that. But I do have a bit of issue with you holding the all important package. I'm not tryin' to say anything against you, but it seems only fair that it should be shared between the three of us. Does it not?"
Jul 9, 2017 2:21 pm
Elran glances back towards the doubter. "Well if this is as all powerful as we've been told, I don't really want it in the hands of anyone other than myself. Given I'm not perfect but I know about your curiosity Kairon."
Jul 9, 2017 8:25 pm
Wallamin steps forward with some straw in his hand.
we can draw for. Then we won't have to fight over how carries it.
we can draw for. Then we won't have to fight over how carries it.
Jul 9, 2017 10:01 pm
Thyrias produces a deck from thin air again. "Great suggestion, Walla. I've got a deck right here. A card each, top card get's the box?" He makes a point of shuffling the desk from hand to hand.
Jul 9, 2017 10:26 pm
"Yes, let us use your rigged toys to decide." Elran says sarcastic before turning back to Solomon, pulling out his map "So where is this delivery taking place."
Jul 10, 2017 3:38 am
"Shit, I'll take a rigged game over no game any day of the week, least I got a chance to cheat my way anyway." Kairon grabs Elran's shoulder, twisting him towards him. "I know neither of us is perfect, but I ain't about to get played, dig? What makes you so damn qualified?"
Jul 10, 2017 6:52 am
"After what I've done for each of you in the past the least you can do is allow me to hold the package. We all benefit from this, so I'm not going to play you. Dig?"
Jul 10, 2017 4:11 pm
Wallamin puts the draw back in his pocket.
He does have a point if we are stopped it won't look as suspicious if he is caring the package
He does have a point if we are stopped it won't look as suspicious if he is caring the package
Jul 10, 2017 4:45 pm
Thyrias shrugs, and pockets his deck again. "See.. Thing is, Elran. People like us... We don't trust honest people much... See, people like me and Kairon here.. You allways know where you have us.. Honest people though? You never know when they turn sour.."
Then he turns around and throws his hands up. "Ah well. Have the thing. We'll see how well you're able to keep it." He gives Elran a sly grin.
Then he turns around and throws his hands up. "Ah well. Have the thing. We'll see how well you're able to keep it." He gives Elran a sly grin.
Jul 10, 2017 8:38 pm
Solomon stares at the group for this exchange. Decided? Good. If you plan on being successful, you cannot be divided on your task.
You must persevere through all things that will come at you. He points to an X on your map. That is where the meeting will take place. It should be close to a day and a half's journey. Be wary. There are bandits and other things out there.
You must persevere through all things that will come at you. He points to an X on your map. That is where the meeting will take place. It should be close to a day and a half's journey. Be wary. There are bandits and other things out there.
Jul 10, 2017 10:35 pm
"Sure thing, Old One, we got this. We'll get the thing where it's supposed to." He nods to Solomon, then gives Elran a cordial pat on the back. "We going?
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Jul 22, 2017 12:47 pm
You leave the area and return to the room where you met the king. That room is now empty.
Jul 25, 2017 9:23 pm
"Ok, anybody need to take a leak before we go? Or need some stuff? Or shall we just see what hand fate deals us?" Thyrias smiles cockily to his newfound companions. "I vote we just roll with it." He waves his hat in a flourish towards the exit.
Jul 26, 2017 6:35 am
"My fate has always been stacked, no need to check it now. Might as well get moving, idle feet don't make any money." Kairon flashes a smile, and moves towards then exit.