Session II : Renovations Report
General Summary
Dawn rises on the city, looking out over the Noble District as the soft murmur of the start of the day hums in the air, a flash of light strikes as the scene changes to a hand holding a metal "T" of some kind, the gnome moves around holding a large box around its neck as he moves to another location of the room and the T flash's again. The room, one belonging to one Wilks Tilmon, is in complete disarray. The desk broken, its drawers removed and their content scattered. The shelves torn apart, books everywhere. The bed overturned and the mattress cut into. The walls and wallpaper ripped from a sharp object. Standing near the center of the room, looking over everything is a guard of the Golden Guard her long black hair kept back out of her face. Hanging on her back is a large crossbow, her armor is mostly leathers save for her breastplate that has the sigil of the Golden Guard, on her collar a small gold bar shimmers. In her hand is a small notepad as she takes notes.
Standing behind the guard a gray skinned Spellscale stands, her horns sweeping up and back are decorated with various golden trinkets, and she wears finely crafted leathers. On her one hand, a sigil ring of the Grand Academy rests. " I don't care about the concerns of the family, if something is here threatening my students I need to be made aware." she speaks, concern and annoyance in her voice.
A man walks in, in similar attire to the Lieutenant but more worn, a Sargent "men say that a group fled last night, unknown faces but on horseback and with a white tiger. Gatehouse reports a similar group headed toward the slums."
Kneeling down, the Lieutenant let out a small sigh as she lifted various papers and clothing to see what lies beneath "And his parents have already stated that they don't wish to raise the dead to get answers....besides, a head is usually needed for such a thing." In the center of the mess, lies a corpse of a wizarding student. Its blue robes torn and coated with blood, body contorted into a grotesque posture and as stated, one missing head. A brief pause as she gets back up " anything else Sargent."
"yes'mum. Guards on duty split up due to an expulsion of a cashe of fireworks. Most likely just an accident." he said with a matter of fact tone.
A small grunt escapes the Lieutenants lips as she closes her notepad "Sargent, Get the sages up, I want wanted posters out by noon. Best descriptions you've got..."
The Sargent salutes as a group of other Academy Students approach the scene are stopped at the door by two guards "We think we might know something that could help..." The one stated " there was a kobold last night, a Gold Kobold, that said they saw the thieves. Maybe they know something."
Turning around the Lieutenant smiled faintly " and Sargent, find me that Gold Kobold."
Awakening and regrouping the River Kings discussed what was their next move. Scuttle and Fin began work on 'the basement' digging down under the house and clearing the dirt; placing it outside to eventually be made into a wall. Briefly looking over the Black Box, Fin quickly unlocking it, the party found a single cylinder held within. Various checks are made and they appear to be both magical and non. Jun cast mage h and to try and pick it up, on contact the spell was absorbed within and then a few seconds later shot back out and hung in the air for a few seconds before disappearing. Juns family friend Mao showed up to congratulate them on the move and to offer the party a gift of fine teas, as well as chat. Quickly gathering pillows and cushions for the house, and one table, Mao began to get the tea ready. Sigfried taking a bit extra time to find Claus a better pillow, eventually buying one off a Dwarf baker that was massive, 10' x 10' x 15'. With the tea ready, Mao explained to the party that Dakaths men were on the move, quite out of character for him, many of which were going into the sewers.
After that Mao departed and the party decided to split up to gather more information. Sigfried and Fin went to go see Fins acquaintance Damjan, who as it turns out knew a bit more about the movement of the troops in the sewers. They were carrying large backpacks and bags down into the sewers and none of them that were of a 'small' size. Scuttle remained at the house, digging further under and out, expanding the basement. He given the task to hide the box and ledger within the walls below. Wren and Jun headed to the markets to gather some supplies to build up the home, as they passed thru the Abandoned district they were attacked by a group of pixies. Quickly overtaking them, they attacked and put the pair to sleep before taking some of their gold. Regaining consciousness they continued to the Markets and to Gnome Depot, a supply store, and purchased various goods. After sending the supplies to be delivered Wren bumped into an acquaintance, Constable Trellis a dwarf city guard. Wonting to know if Wren had seen anyone with the descriptions of the wanted posters that were being made, he off handedly spoke about a nearby bank that had minimal security.
Going to the bank, Jun cases the joint while Wren attempts to open an account but refused shortly after due to the bank wanting a drop of blood for the records. Two guards stood inside, seeming bored, and two tellers stood behind the counter. In the back center of the building in the floor was a door, to the vault they presumed. Returning to Home as did the rest of the River Kings, the party shared what they had learned and planned a heist.
That night as Jun prepaired dinner and entertained the party by playing some music, their were noises outside Guards of both the Golden Guard and the Merchant Guard as well as a third group, Datakths men, were hanging posters on builds who occupents would allow. 'Wanted alive or the murder of Wilks Tillmon. Six members, four large 2 small, with a white tiger. 15,000gp'
