(000A) Off to See the Baron

[Eris]

The Baron, his son, a pair of bodyguards and the rest of you head inside the mansion. The interior is not especially impressive compared to some of the places y'all have seen in the past.

"I haven't seen any of you before." the Baron says, "Did you come in on the latest convoy?"

By habit of casing places, Valerin takes in the interior, (stairs, levels, thickness of doors, etc) he's seen better, he's certainly seen worse. Not all wealthy, powerful people give away the extent their wealth and power by their choice of dwelling.

Does he look legit noble or just the guy with the biggest gang here? IE are his men conducting themselves more or less professionally?

"I came just recently to Antioch, M'lord. We arrived on the convoy only today. This place is certainly more...exciting than Ribble." he says dryly.

The men with the Baron are conducting themselves quite professionally. The interior looks more secure than you would have thought from the outside. The Baron looks legit noble, but much more rustic, and more rough and ready, than the more established nobles Valerin has dealt with during his life. It is doubtful this man's nobility extends back more than a couple of generations.

The Baron nods, "Yes, Hurst is certainly more, um, exciting than the coastal cities here. They have been safe from attacks for a couple of generations. We, up here in Hurst, haven't, although mostly it is bandit gangs and such rather than serious opposition from the monstrous races. You'll find them more to the north, now."

[Eris]

The Baron, his son, a pair of bodyguards and the rest of you head inside the mansion. The interior is not especially impressive compared to some of the places y'all have seen in the past.

"I haven't seen any of you before." the Baron says, "Did you come in on the latest convoy?"

"Yes. (pause) I've never been to this town before."

Another two dozen armed and armored men join your group in the hall.

The Baron nods and them then says to Callista, "Not as auspicious a welcome as it could be, but welcome to Hurst, just the same."

Taking a helmet and letting a retainer put his chainmail on him the Baron takes a sword and says, "Now if you'll excuse me I have to go meet with the Mousemen and see what is going on and then deal with the Rats. I'm afraid it's going to be more exciting than normal here for the next few days."

To his now armed and armored son he says, "James, defend the keep while I am gone. Listen to Sergeant Rolf!"

With that he leaves you in the hall and disappears down a hall and out of sight. There are 8 hard men here with the Baron's son and your party left. James seems to be dividing his time between listening to the grizzled sergeant and glancing at Sally. Both Callista and Valerin can tell James is attracted to her and is trying to impress her.

Frank says, "If we're not going to do any fighting now. Why don't we return to inn? They might need us there and there are plenty of fighters here to keep things under control."

[bobk2323]

Another two dozen armed and armored men join your group in the hall.

The Baron nods and them then says to Callista, "Not as auspicious a welcome as it could be, but welcome to Hurst, just the same."

"Thanks," she said simply, with what may or may not have been a trace of a smile.

Taking a helmet and letting a retainer put his chainmail on him the Baron takes a sword and says, "Now if you'll excuse me I have to go meet with the Mousemen and see what is going on and then deal with the Rats. I'm afraid it's going to be more exciting than normal here for the next few days."

(slow blink) "Okay."

To his now armed and armored son he says, "James, defend the keep while I am gone. Listen to Sergeant Rolf!"

With that he leaves you in the hall and disappears down a hall and out of sight. There are 8 hard men here with the Baron's son and your party left. James seems to be dividing his time between listening to the grizzled sergeant and glancing at Sally. Both Callista and Valerin can tell James is attracted to her and is trying to impress her.

Frank says, "If we're not going to do any fighting now. Why don't we return to inn? They might need us there and there are plenty of fighters here to keep things under control."

Short on words as usual, the tall women just nods.

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Bob K.

[bruce.desertrat]

Frank says, "If we're not going to do any fighting now. Why don't we return to inn? They might need us there and there are plenty of fighters here to keep things under control."

Valerin nods and says "Maybe we'll even get to finish our meal this time." He turns to Sally "Will you be coming back to the Inn with us? "

[Eris]

Frank says, "If we're not going to do any fighting now. Why don't we return to inn? They might need us there and there are plenty of fighters here to keep things under control."

Valerin nods and says "Maybe we'll even get to finish our meal this time." He turns to Sally "Will you be coming back to the Inn with us? "

"Yes, of course." Sally says with a nod and a frown, "I want to make sure my sisters and Dad are okay."

With Valerin leading the way, Callista behind him, then Sally and Frank at the rear your group exits the Mansion now closely defended. Outside you see torches have been lighted and placed around the market plaza. There are 8 armed and armored guards right outside the Baron's Mansion, and you can see more moving off through the market plaza toward the docks. You can hear the distant sounds of fighting, shouts and the clash of metal on metal from that direction as well. There is an acrid smoke in the air that seems to be hanging near the ground in the moist night air.

The walk back to the inn is uneventful, although you see signs of combat along the path...many dead ratmen, but a few dead guards and townspeople as well. A few doors of businesses are open and the interiors are dark, but again, most are closed and there are flickering candles and rushlights burning inside showing there are people up and about within.

At the inn Sally tries the closed door, but finds it locked, she pounds on the door with the flat of her hand and calls out, "It's Sally! Let us in!"

[bruce.desertrat]

Frank says, "If we're not going to do any fighting now. Why don't we return to inn? They might need us there and there are plenty of fighters here to keep things under control."

Valerin nods and says "Maybe we'll even get to finish our meal this time." He turns to Sally "Will you be coming back to the Inn with us? "

"Yes, of course." Sally says with a nod and a frown, "I want to make sure my sisters and Dad are okay."

With Valerin leading the way, Callista behind him, then Sally and Frank at the rear your group exits the Mansion now closely defended. Outside you see torches have been lighted and placed around the market plaza. There are 8 armed and armored guards right outside the Baron's Mansion, and you can see more moving off through the market plaza toward the docks. You can hear the distant sounds of fighting, shouts and the clash of metal on metal from that direction as well. There is an acrid smoke in the air that seems to be hanging near the ground in the moist night air.

The walk back to the inn is uneventful, although you see signs of combat along the path...many dead ratmen, but a few dead guards and townspeople as well. A few doors of businesses are open and the interiors are dark, but again, most are closed and there are flickering candles and rushlights burning inside showing there are people up and about within.

At the inn Sally tries the closed door, but finds it locked, she pounds on the door with the flat of her hand and calls out, "It's Sally! Let us in!"

Valerin has his bow ready with arrow nocked the whole time, wary for any sudden movements toward them.

[bobk2323]

Valerin has his bow ready with arrow nocked the whole time, wary for any sudden movements toward them.

Callista lowers her morning star to her waist, but, just in case, keeps hold of it as they head inside.

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Bob K.

[Eris]

Valerin has his bow ready with arrow nocked the whole time, wary for any sudden movements toward them.

Callista lowers her morning star to her waist, but, just in case, keeps hold of it as they head inside.

The girl they called Helen greets you at the door. She has a lamp in one hand and a frying pan in the other. Seeing Sally she says, "Thank the gods you are alright!"

"There were rats coming up the basement, but Kate and these three's friends took care of them. So we're all safe." Helen says, adding quickly, "Come in! Come in, and let me bolt the door!

Once you are inside she does just that. In the taproom you see those you were with you earlier just coming from the kitchens. You don't see the one called Darien or his dog.

OOC: Except for any talking you need to do among yourselves about what happened to each group...thus ends this mini-adventure. Each of you receive 30 XP. Please, note this on your character sheets.

[terrymixon]

Valerin has his bow ready with arrow nocked the whole time, wary for any sudden movements toward them.

Callista lowers her morning star to her waist, but, just in case, keeps hold of it as they head inside.

The girl they called Helen greets you at the door. She has a lamp in one hand and a frying pan in the other. Seeing Sally she says, "Thank the gods you are alright!"

"There were rats coming up the basement, but Kate and these three's friends took care of them. So we're all safe." Helen says, adding quickly, "Come in! Come in, and let me bolt the door!

Once you are inside she does just that. In the taproom you see those you were with you earlier just coming from the kitchens. You don't see the one called Darien or his dog.

OOC: Except for any talking you need to do among yourselves about what happened to each group...thus ends this mini-adventure. Each of you receive 30 XP. Please, note this on your character sheets.

OOC: 30 of 2,001. Heck, we're almost there!

[bruce.desertrat]

The girl they called Helen greets you at the door. She has a lamp in one hand and a frying pan in the other. Seeing Sally she says, "Thank the gods you are alright!"

"There were rats coming up the basement, but Kate and these three's friends took care of them. So we're all safe." Helen says, adding quickly, "Come in! Come in, and let me bolt the door!

Once you are inside she does just that. In the taproom you see those you were with you earlier just coming from the kitchens. You don't see the one called Darien or his dog.

Valerin says "There appears to be some missing folk. Are Darian and Kazan all right?"

[bobk2323]

"There were rats coming up the basement, but Kate and these three's friends took care of them. So we're all safe." Helen says, adding quickly, "Come in! Come in, and let me bolt the door!

Callista calmly put her morning star back on her hip. "There were rat-things outside too." (pause) "We dealt with them."

OOC: Except for any talking you need to do among yourselves about what happened to each group...thus ends this mini-adventure. Each of you receive 30 XP. Please, note this on your character sheets.

OOC: Yay!

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Bob K.