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Post by GravityEmblem on May 31, 2023 14:33:55 GMT -8
"Most of us do, actually," Gordon says. "Except for the Elf, maybe," he adds, pointing to Torquato. After this jibe, he takes a peek at the note.
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Post by Daos on May 31, 2023 15:48:59 GMT -8
The note, written in Common, reads as follows:
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jun 1, 2023 12:14:33 GMT -8
"Seems like e erything is going down at Gargath," Serafina says.
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Post by Matt4 on Jun 1, 2023 16:21:47 GMT -8
"Well, we know it's where Fronzo was headed since that's where Myrtani is located." - Torquato says. - "And I looked after Serafina's education personally, her reading abilities are perfectly fine." - he answers to Gordon, misunderstanding what the dwarf meant.
"We should probably hurry and report to Sir Kaarl as soon as possible. Good luck for your travels, and be careful." - he says to the farmers, before going back to their own carriage.
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Post by Daos on Jun 2, 2023 11:38:00 GMT -8
The party, with the farmers in tow, press on to the outpost. When the outpost appears in the distance, they see the standard of Sir Karl flying next to the banner of the Knights of Solamnia. The men atop the wall spot the party and their small group and quickly open the gates. Riding out to escort them is Sir Larcent Strangebourne and a few of his men. After a crisp salute, he smiles broadly, "Greetings, friends. Glad to see you safely returned and only a day behind us. While we are still healing, we are feeling much stronger. It looks like you have, once again, proven yourselves rescuers."
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Post by Matt4 on Jun 2, 2023 15:59:14 GMT -8
"We did. And we also retrieved a lot of informations that I think will prove useful." - Torquato says, before reporting everything they found out about Fronzo, Myrtani and his suppositions about what's going down at the Gargath's Tower.
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Post by Daos on Jun 2, 2023 19:38:30 GMT -8
"I am gladdened to hear that," Sir Larcent says. "But it is not I you should be debriefing. Come, Sir Karl awaits."
He personally escorts the party inside the keep to Sir Karl's office, while his men remain behind to assist with the survivors and help them settle in. The commandant's office looks more orderly than the last time the party saw it.
Sir Karl stands upon their arrival. "My friends, it is good to see you all alive and well again. Please, sit down. Tell me everything that's happened since we were parted."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jun 2, 2023 21:18:02 GMT -8
"We didn't manage to get any of the eggs we saw though," Serafina says as she takes a seat.
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Post by Daos on Jun 3, 2023 11:46:40 GMT -8
"That is a shame, but perhaps it is not too late," Sir Karl says. "Any idea where they might have been taken?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Jun 3, 2023 21:11:24 GMT -8
"Gargath probably," Serafina says. She shows him the nite they found from the farmhouses. "And they are trying to recruit."
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Post by Daos on Jun 4, 2023 10:54:48 GMT -8
Sir Karl takes the note and reads it over. "Most troubling. But all signs are pointing in that direction," he confesses. "My quarry, the false commandant, escaped toward Gargath, as well. No communication has been sent there for over a week. I'm hoping to send some runners once this base is secure and the remaining missing patrols are recovered. However...you four have proven yourself quite capable so far..."
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Post by Matt4 on Jun 4, 2023 14:10:37 GMT -8
"Say no more, we will gladly lend our strenght and our magic to this cause once again, if our help is needed." - Torquato says, speaking for the whole group.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Jun 4, 2023 14:52:02 GMT -8
"Hey, don't put words in my mouth, Elf," Gordon says, with a wide grin to indicate that he's cracking a joke. "I'd be glad to help, personally."
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Post by Daos on Jun 4, 2023 16:53:19 GMT -8
Sir Karl nods. "I thank you. I've asked so much from you so far, and I hate to ask more, but we are so short on manpower right now. You can leave immediately." He stands up from his chair.
It's at this point a beautiful silver-haired female elf wearing a green gown with hair braided to her waist enters the room. "Excuse my intrusion," she says in a melodic voice. Moving to Karl’s side, she slides an arm around his waist, "Don’t forget that you ordered a celebration to honor these brave heroes upon their return, and they should be given a chance to freshen up...wait you did tell them? Karl you have to remember that we need to celebrate good news, especially in times of growing darkness."
Sir Karl grows red in the face as he straightens, "Ah, yes, Maya you are correct, as usual. My apologies, but this can wait until tomorrow, as we do have a small celebration in the works for you. Nothing big, but you have rescued and saved many people in the last few days. Please be my guests tonight as we celebrate."
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Post by MaltholLoth on Jun 4, 2023 20:53:15 GMT -8
The kender licks his lips. "Would there happen to be some nice food and drink at this... Small event? It's only right to set out after your body has been fully refueled."
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