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In-Character Forums => Rumour Has It => Topic started by: Ravemore on July 29, 2011, 02:09:31 AM

Title: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on July 29, 2011, 02:09:31 AM: Riesaleah Nash, a young female halfling employed as a night clerk by the Wisefoot Trading Company has been reported to the authorities as a missing person. She was last seen leaving the dock district after dropping off a package to an import/export company named "Crimwell and Sons" just after dark.

Posters are being put up by fellow employees and family members. All are hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. A common theme being heard is that "she was a dependeble and honest person and that she would have never fallen off the face of Layonara like this."

There is currently a reward of 500 true for information leading to her whereabouts, and more if she is safely returned.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on July 29, 2011, 10:16:42 AM: The Silver Buckle, a concerned member of the Mariner's Hold community, adds a reward of two thousand True for information leading to the discovery of the woman. Contact Andrew Reid for more information.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on July 29, 2011, 12:24:23 PM: Guided by a newly acquired rumor, Pimpernell Greentoe the Traveling Troubadour goes off in search for more information... in the docks! A halfling clad in muted purple can be seen skulking that district in Mariner's Hold!
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on July 29, 2011, 07:45:44 PM: PM's are being sent to all three who responded. I urge you all to get together to RP what you have, because results were quite different. Failing that, use this thread for RP. In any case, if you can post something here to let me know what you are thinking it would be appreciated. This is going to be leading into a quest. When, where, and how is going to depend on you. ;)
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on July 29, 2011, 10:13:54 PM: Among friends and those he trusts, Andrew sends out feelers for others interested in helping to find the young woman; he has information and wishes to move on it.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on July 30, 2011, 09:34:10 PM: On Calendar: http://forums.layonara.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=17975&day=2011-8-6

The more leg work done before, the easier and potentially less deadly it will be. ;)
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on July 31, 2011, 06:23:38 PM: //PM Sent to fourth responder.

Follow-up PM sent to one of the first three with new information.

Many leads are now presented with several parties holding different pieces.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on July 31, 2011, 07:04:20 PM: Andrew contacts Pimpernell and asks him to meet as soon as possible. Waiting for the response, he starts fishing around for information regarding birds?...
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on August 01, 2011, 02:36:12 AM: Wisefoot Trading Company has offered a 3,000 True Reward for information leading to finding Riesaleah Nash.

Word is also spreading throughout Mariner's Hold of the 2,000 True Reward that has also been offered by The Silver Buckle. A thank you letter from the Wisefoot Trading Company is delivered to the proprietors.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 01, 2011, 07:09:19 AM: To those he knows are investigating or said they wished to, Andrew Reid extends an invitation (http://forums.layonara.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=17977&day=2011-8-2)to meet and pool knowledge, and perhaps hunt for some clues.

Pimpernell Greentoe and Emwonk are independently invited, and one other person is otherwise notified.

//open to all investigating the missing halfling
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Lance Stargazer on August 01, 2011, 12:28:18 PM: *Mariner's hold is such a rich city, a city of light and a city of shadows as well, two sides that the falcon has to use in order to observe, to look and to pry on his prey.*

*The strange man without face left as fast as he came, not be seen again in the mean time*
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 02, 2011, 12:12:22 AM: A halfling clad in muted purple garbs can be seen running from the docks. The halfling itself came from a dark alley and was seen headed to the Silver Buckle, screaming and singing a tune. The jolly tune is somewhat inconsistent with the look of shock on his face.

Teeth as sharp as daggers!
Hair as thick as a dwarven beard!
Run and hold your mothers!
Someone toss me a knife or spear!
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Nehetsrev on August 02, 2011, 11:29:59 AM: Emwonk crouched in the shadows outside the Silverbuckle Inn in Mariner's Hold organizing his thoughts. Without warning Emwonk tensed as a screaming, singing halfling rushed toward the inn. It took only a split second for Emwonk to identify the one running so swiftly, as though chased by hounds, his muted-purples marking him quite clearly. It was the story-teller, Pimpernell Greentoe, communicating in his flight something about hair, teeth, and spears. He hadn't spotted Emwonk, so Emwonk wondered who he was trying to communicate with? Had he seen Wardens, or birds? It bore further looking into. Emwonk slid quietly around the edge of the building and through the closing door like he himself were a shadow, following the other Halfling inside to listen to what might transpire...

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OOC - I'd like to consider this as Emwonk's point of entry, it that's okay with everyone involved? If not, this post can be retroed later on, I suppose.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on August 02, 2011, 12:49:05 PM: //Emwonk's entry point is acceptable. ;)
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 02, 2011, 03:11:59 PM: Andrew is smoking a cigar and writing some music when Pimpernell makes his dramatic entrance. He throws the smoke into an ashtray, sets the book aside, and heads over to the door with long strides to find out what in the red blazes is up with his new troubadour friend...
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 03, 2011, 09:46:07 AM: After a quiet meeting in the Silver Buckle, Andrew is seen around town doing some comparison shopping and offering his emotional support to the family of the missing woman. He is seen entering and leaving both Crimwell and Sons and Wisefoot Trading Company, with a smallish halfling accompanying him. A lightning-scorched trail of dead insects and small rodents lay in the wake of the halfling's steps.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 03, 2011, 10:33:33 AM: Pimpernell beckons for a tall glass of elderberry juice to calm his state of shock. He does not speak until he receives his mug of elderberry juice.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 03, 2011, 10:39:39 AM: "Here - try this, pressed from younger berries so I've sugared it up to smooth the tartness." The stoneware mug is full of the dark blue-purple juice. He beckons Pimpernell to a seat by the stage and sits himself across.

"So what hounds of the pits are nipping at your heels? You came through that door in quite a rush..."
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Nehetsrev on August 03, 2011, 10:51:20 AM: *Hiding in the shadows of a nearby table, Emwonk listens to Pimpernell's account to Andrew.*
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 03, 2011, 11:35:31 AM: Pimpernell eagerly grabs the mug and takes a sip of the juice, a smile forms on his face. He takes his time savoring every sip while listening to the sweet sound of silence. He sighs after every sip, savoring the beverage down to the last drop. After gorging on his juice, he laughs and slumps on his chair.

His usually jolly tone is suddenly replaced by a grave one. His face is now a mask of dreary contemplation as he recants his ordeal.

"A fine drink that is, Mister Andrew. Thank you. I was just really thirsty after running and singing. It was somewhat fitting considering the situation! Better they thought me mad for my safety!"

"I was busy skulking in the alleys near the docks and while rummaging through random knick-knacks, it lunged from the darkness! A behemoth of a beast with teeth as sharp as daggers! It was a hairy beast, hairier than my mate, Haels, and quite the hairy person he is!"

Pimpernell squints and nods.

"Something stirs in the docks... Something big and hairy... And it ain't no ravenous dwarf..."
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 03, 2011, 12:24:08 PM: "Let's head to the last place you saw it and have a look - hopefully it's just a wild dog or some animal wandered in. But first, can you describe it further? Close your eyes, pretend you're there again. Tell me what you see. How big is it? What color? Two legs or four?" He hums to help Pimpernell's concentration.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 04, 2011, 03:44:19 PM: //Andrew will be available to meet at the Silver Buckle tonight for those of you interested in joining who want to catch up with what's happened so far.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on August 04, 2011, 06:07:31 PM: //Just an OOC note... Only a couple of days to tie up loose ends before you're thrown in the frying pan. ;)
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 05, 2011, 10:14:38 AM: After an informative and entertaining evening at the Silver Buckle, Andrew is out very early in the morning, tracing the steps of a halfling recently seen singing loudly at full speed toward his Inn. Later he's spotted at the Mariner's Hold public works office asking to see some schematics and taking care of some routine business.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 05, 2011, 11:17:25 AM: The night prior to Andrew's departure and after his delirious escapade, Pimpernell continues with his tale...

"Well, I dunno really, might be one of those rats. You see, rumors have been circulating about humongous rats in the docks. Might be one of those!"

"Gods, that was a huge rat then. I'm kinda sleepy, Mister Andrew, might if I rent a room for the night?"
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 05, 2011, 11:25:08 AM: "Certainly, right this way. What rumors about rodents of unusual size? I hadn't heard..." Andrew tries to pry a little more information out of Pimpernell as he leads the halfling bard to the guest room beside the clinic.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 05, 2011, 11:34:56 AM: Pimpernell chuckles and nods slowly. He fashions a smug little grin as he looks at Andrew. His voice takes on a darker tone and of a different accent.

"I'll tell ye what, human... I'll tell ye everythin' yer heart be yearnin' for... but ye must answer the riddles three!"

His voice returns to its usual tone.

"Or you can just give me a tall glass of milk."

He lets the silence linger for a moment and he laughs.

"I jest! Well, rumors of late have been circulating in the docks. Rumors of unrest and hairy rats! Humongous rats have been seen in the docks recently and the local officials don't care that much as it seems. Might be the reason why folks in the docks are quite upset. Might be linked to the missing halfer though!"
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 05, 2011, 11:37:28 AM: Andrew nods and gets Pimpernell his tall glass of milk, stopping to pet the new Buckle cat on his way back. Bidding the halfling goodnight, he goes in search of Emwonk before heading to bed and getting up bright and early...
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: geloooo on August 05, 2011, 11:41:28 AM: Pimpernell savors his tall glass of milk before going to bed. He hums a calm tune as he watches Mariner's Hold from his window. He downs his beverage before diving into the oversized bed.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 06, 2011, 11:43:43 AM: Customers at the Silver Buckle one morning note the proprietor leaving with a note; upon returning he circulates around the tavern, singing and chatting, but with a pack stowed behind the bar and his rapier on his belt. He's radiating magic to the sensitive.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: Ravemore on August 06, 2011, 12:54:53 PM: //We will be delayed 15 minutes or so to wait for a player that PM'd me. If everyone can assemble at The Silver Buckle, it would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Mariner's Hold -Missing Person...
Post by: RollinsCat on August 07, 2011, 09:36:20 PM: The Silver Buckle closes after a red-haired dwarf and an older, sand-weathered human man escort a frightened halfling woman to the Inn. It remains closed for a few days; however, clerics of Prunilla, a halfling in blue and black, a woman in tight-fitting burgandy, and two Rofireinites are seen coming and going along with a dark-haired, slender woman wearing the symbol of Deliar.