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The young female apprentice welcomes them into Jacinto's house. She shows them into a parlor where wine, cheese, and fresh hot bread are laid out. Jacinto, a goblet of wine in his hand, rises to greet them. He reports that he had tried to cast a Seek spell on Tholadan which failed, not because it was blocked, but likely because Tholadan was out of range. He is waiting to hear back from his contacts regarding the so-called Tower Mage. Hearing that the group is planning to ride south to the Maston border, Jacinto says he will have dinner prepared when we return. | The young female apprentice welcomes them into Jacinto's house. She shows them into a parlor where wine, cheese, and fresh hot bread are laid out. Jacinto, a goblet of wine in his hand, rises to greet them. He reports that he had tried to cast a Seek spell on Tholadan which failed, not because it was blocked, but likely because Tholadan was out of range. He is waiting to hear back from his contacts regarding the so-called Tower Mage. Hearing that the group is planning to ride south to the Maston border, Jacinto says he will have dinner prepared when we return. | ||
The road is fairly well maintained and carries a good bit of traffic. The group passes several wagons and a handful of patrols. But five miles from the border, in the middle of the road, they come upon a wagon turned on its side. The bodies of two dead men, a merchant and a hired guard, are sprawled nearby. Various goods, including foodstuffs, lie scattered about. A wooden box built into the side of the wagon has had its top ripped off; whatever was inside is missing. Shawna immediately rides off following the horse tracks that lead away from the road. Chalker sends Yasser to follow her. | |||
Chalker examines the wreck and the area around it. "This wasn't a good place for an ambush," he muses. Logically, the robbers should have taken everything, including the wagon. By leaving such blatant evidence of their crime in plain sight, were the perpetrators sending some sort of message? Perhaps mocking the guard patrols, or frightening other traders? | |||
Revision as of 00:28, 15 June 2015
Feast Time 7 dawns overcast and drizzly. After breakfast the four walk through the village of Eimoor (EYE-more), noting that among the predominantly human populace are a handful of goblins who mostly seem to be traders. No other dwarves or elves are seen.
The young female apprentice welcomes them into Jacinto's house. She shows them into a parlor where wine, cheese, and fresh hot bread are laid out. Jacinto, a goblet of wine in his hand, rises to greet them. He reports that he had tried to cast a Seek spell on Tholadan which failed, not because it was blocked, but likely because Tholadan was out of range. He is waiting to hear back from his contacts regarding the so-called Tower Mage. Hearing that the group is planning to ride south to the Maston border, Jacinto says he will have dinner prepared when we return.
The road is fairly well maintained and carries a good bit of traffic. The group passes several wagons and a handful of patrols. But five miles from the border, in the middle of the road, they come upon a wagon turned on its side. The bodies of two dead men, a merchant and a hired guard, are sprawled nearby. Various goods, including foodstuffs, lie scattered about. A wooden box built into the side of the wagon has had its top ripped off; whatever was inside is missing. Shawna immediately rides off following the horse tracks that lead away from the road. Chalker sends Yasser to follow her.
Chalker examines the wreck and the area around it. "This wasn't a good place for an ambush," he muses. Logically, the robbers should have taken everything, including the wagon. By leaving such blatant evidence of their crime in plain sight, were the perpetrators sending some sort of message? Perhaps mocking the guard patrols, or frightening other traders?