New Leads and New Faces
I had got wind of the Imp's location, it wasn't too difficult to follow it to, surprisingly, the bathhouse in Baulder's Gate.
I had hoped the Imp would lead me to Mortok, a member of a family, to which could have a lead to something important to me, although, I was told that the chance would be slim, and as I rummaged around his office, that probability of finding nothing useful was indeed true,
Before I had entered the bathhouse, I saw a small group walk in, they seemed like they could be apart of Mortok's or the family's unsavoury group.
Though I prefer to be around the rough compared to the posh, I felt it still prudent to hold off in letting them know of my presence, and so I held back.
After my visit in Mortok's office, I managed to slip back outside to the entrance, and quickly dived into a nearby brush, for there was another group, setting up some sort of ambush, and blocking my path to get out unseen, so I had to stay put, and let what happened next unfold,
Out of the bathhouse came that same group I saw enter earlier, but comparing them, to this group outside with the ambush, I could tell that they were indeed not part of the same company.
The ambush leader had said the group could go free after returning the treasure, yet all in the bathhouse would be slaughtered
As talk of this treasure taken, one of the member's who was gravely hurt offered to give it back, and to let those in the bathhouse live, as they had no involvement, and that those that were, had been taken care of.
However I noticed the Gnome use Druid's Wildshape, and not often have I enjoyed seeing such used from the Circle of The Moon, transforming into a fomidable Brown Bear, as the ambush leader had talked about killing everyone in the bathhouse, and this seemed to escalate the situation, talk became the start of a fight.
I made myself finally known, and took a shot of the ambush leader, and I managed to delve in deep "For health returned!" and managed to successfully heal, just a little, the most wounded member of the party. after that some of those apart of the ambush ran from the Brown Bear, and we very quickly managed to take care of the members of the ambush.
I myself, came out unscathed, remembering my training not to get too close, melee is not my forte however I do have some tricks up my sleeve if I am left to no choice.
The group, spoke to me as I looted the leader, unsure what I hoped to find, but I always feel it's prudent to check over the fallen. incase of clues, rations, or coin, which only the living wishing to survive needs.
I decided to go with them to the Elf Song tavern, and ordered some cheap ale and meal, and then upstairs we talked about our reasons for being at the bathhouse. I'm not the most trustful, and I felt no need to share all my intimate memories and knowledge.
They seemed to know of the Hellriders, a group that I have been in communication with, for gathering information on Fiends, and that one of the Hellrider's Reya Mantlemorn (though I did not share her name to them), had told me to seek out Thavius Kreeg, the high overseer of Elturel and a High priest of Torm, though he is not in Baulder's Gate currently.
The group I am in company with have not shared their names, as far as I recall, and I only shared the name most call me, "Longshot"..
the main one I have spoken with is an Aasimar,
the Gnome that Wild Shaped ,
a Tiefling,
a human, I think,
and one other Teifling too,
After sharing some information, they mentioned that they would be going to speak to the Captain of the Flaming Fist, and that he might be of help, as well as that as already noted, Mortok is not the one to be searching as he is a good chap (which is disappointing I was hoping he would be an evil member, as I'd hopefully be gaining on my quarries), and that Mortok's other brother's are far more likely to have the information that I seek.
As I went to head out to find some small place out to sleep, the Aasimar spoke about getting a room, but as much as I'll sleep with a roof over me, that is at the most desperate of times, or if there are storm's or other needs to be indoors, so I declined, multiple times,
I informed them that I would return by morning, and I then exited.
I found a spot, a shrub with enough space and cover to sleep under the over hang space, and was luckily undisturbed, and had nothing taken.. perhaps due to the weather being wet, but with my bedroll, it was just comfortable enough for me.
I think I will, if I am still in Baulder's Gate, to sleep in a room next time, I forget how treacherous citizens of places like this can be, for out in the wilds, at least the animals, and even monsters that roam, have the excuse of trying to survive, which is more important than greed.
Even with excavating, and exploring tombs with my archaeological colleagues, understood our purpose, and luckily not one of them let their greed rule their heads.
Well, except for..
No, I do not want to think about that, I am already plagued by spirits, since, since Lida..
I wonder if another reason I can't bear to sleep indoors, is encase I become trapped again, or because it's just a large coffin, sarcophagus like so many in the tombs I've visited.
I must begin to wake now, a new day, and new leads.
Perhaps this group I've come into contact with will be useful, and I'm sure my own skills shall be of good utilisation to them as well.
And I must admit, that I am surprised on how much I conversed, and shared with them, I felt slightly uncomfortable, with how at ease I was, and I need to be careful, I can't let my guard down just yet, for we have only just met each other.
But I still hope, that that's a good sign at any rate.
The major events and journals in Atla's history, from the beginning to today.
New Leads and New Faces
I had got wind of the Imp's location, it wasn't too difficult to follow it to, surprisingly, the bathhouse in Baulder's Gate. I had hoped the Imp would lead me to Mortok, a member of a family, to which could have a lead to something important to me, al...
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Social
Contacts & Relations
Archaeological contacts from her past, although she doesn't normally stay in touch on a social level, as well as not being able to be in contact with her daughter.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
None.
Wealth & Financial state
Comfortable - 2gp (in the wilds).
Family Ties
Has a daughter.
Religious Views
None.
Social Aptitude
Social outcast.
Mannerisms
Eats a little messy,
Has no real manners,
Will pace a little when anxious or uncomfortable,
Bites her bottom lip when thinking/ contemplative.
Wanders off or slightly breaks from a group whilst looking around the area sometimes.
Hobbies & Pets
Not a hobby exactly, but she will test her knowledge with her compass and other tools from her navigator's tools, to keep her mind sharp with where she is, and if she got lost, what tips, tricks, and clues she could use to know where she was again.
Speech
Slightly low, and gruff voice,
Doesn't talk often,
Makes more "hmm" and other grunts.