Tear nods. "Before we even think about doing anything like this again I'm going to look up proper body guard and adventurer contracts so we can properly minimize. I'm sure there's some sort of standardized item retrieval contract we can draw from for future searches for specialty goods."Arkrite wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:24 pm Ector Blagettal
HP: 11/11
Ector frowns, "Am understanding. If finding anything you are making lots of money. But is dangerous, if you find more than expecting."
He sighs, "But is hard, if you hire guards maybe is not worth doing adventure, is possible they steal from you."
"Is big risk, big reward, but remember, big risk is life," Ector says, "Am thinking Tear is having right idea. Is probably good idea to get somebody to go with you, or go for you. Maybe you get lucky, find good people to help."
The Rescuees both nod vehemently in agreement. Recette said "I don't think I've ever felt so grimy and covered in dirt in my life. I'm probably never going to get these clothes clean again. Food, a bath, and sleep are going to be heavenly."Psistrike wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:17 am Sariel Amastacia
"Right now I just want to get back, clean up, get something to eat and rest. This has been a long day, never thought I would almost die to a goblin shooting an arrow in my chest. Normally their aim sucks a lot more. Part of our investigation might want to check if they are getting training."
Recette catches you looking at your new sword. "If your curious about that sword, you could talk to Elder Abel. Whenever I manage to get a hold of a magical item for resale, I always have the Elder or Rachel look it over first. Either by book or spell they can always find out what your dealing with."Ysariel wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:28 pm Célestina (Tina)
Tina holds the sword in hand, strongly suspecting there is something unusual to the blade. For a moment she considers getting a magical expert to identify any enchantments... but then she might have to answer uncomfortable questions about how a novice adventurer - a knight-errant with no deeds to her name - came across such a blade. And could she trust what they told her, in any case? If Sariel could not do it, Tina decided she was content letting the sword's powers, if any, remain a mystery for now.
Recette gave a nod. "Yeah adventurers like you pass through town every so often, I get a lot of them as customers, so finding someone for a one time or short term contract shouldn't be difficult. Plus there's usually lots of mercenary type folk hanging around the Cock and Bulls Tavern, maybe we can find someone there."Ysariel wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:28 pmShe turns to Recette. "We are bound by contract to accompany the caravan to Tychestoile, but I think Ector has the right of it. A trusted adventurer friend would be helpful." Come to think of it, that sounded like a modest if comfortable life - working as an adventuring partner for some girl in a village, helping her repay a father's debt...
Tear gives a wince at the idea. You remember that the tavern in question has a rough reputation.
Your journey back to town is uneventful, you arrive early evening just before it starts getting dark. One of the town constables is patrolling the boundary of the village when you arrive. He tenses but relaxes when he recognizes your group, and gasps in surprise when he sees Recette and Tear.EnigmaticOne wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 4:48 pm Evan Roadbound
HP: 8/10
"Yes. That would be a better place to hold further discussions."
"Goodness me, you two look a frightful mess. No one had seen you two for a while and folks were getting worried, especially with the banditry problem." He turns to the rest of you. "Thanks for getting these two home safe, I'm sure people will be clamoring for the story of where you found them but you all look pretty worn out so I won't hold you up. The Sergeant did say that if any of us spotted you to pass on a message. There's a meeting of the village council tomorrow mid-morning and its requested that you attend if available. The sarge is going to give an update on the bandit situation to the council and wants to keep you in the loop in case you found anything else that needs to be shared."
The Constable bids you good evening and continues with his patrol.
After dropping off Recette and Tear at Recette's Shop/home you retire to back to the Good Knight Inn to eat, bathe, and rest until tomorrow.
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OOC: So this is the end of the first adventure, you all get to level up to second level.