Author Topic: Mariner's Hold Sewers... (Read 1459 times)

Ravemore · « **on:** August 20, 2011, 03:28:20 PM »

Rumors have begun to circulate that agents of The Silver Buckle have made inquiries into a mapping expedition of the sewer systems in Mariner's Hold, both new and old. Other unknown parties have also begun asking discreet questions.

Ravemore · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2011, 04:25:38 PM »

Andrew and staff are told by some patrons that a gray robed fellow was seen hanging about the tavern in the busy streets and saw him discreetly inquiring into whether anyone has heard of some type of mapping expedition.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2011, 05:04:51 PM »

The staff of the Silver Buckle is alerted to let Andrew know if this fellow comes around...

cbnicholson · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2011, 05:31:31 PM »

Charlie's eyebrows shot up when he was told. Nodding briefly, "Yessir, I'll be on the watch fer em."

Jilseponie Wyndon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2011, 06:43:11 PM »

I been wandering between the stores, craft hall and the Buckle to work on some costumes ... so if I see anything, I'll give you a squeek! And he shouldn't see me, no no no ... as i wander about under cover of the invisibility spell as I do not want to become one of those "missing". But I did see a stranger in town the other day. Skinny dark skinned elf ... I avoided him, yes I did, yes yes yes. Just standing there ... watching. I gave him a wide berth. *Does a salute and wanders over to a table covered with parchment papers*.

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2011, 09:08:48 PM »

*After returning from one of his famous disappearing periods, Emwonk tugs Andrew's sleeve and tries to lead him outside the Silverbuckle*

"Flow joint Emwonk, Andrew, good grounding. Flow, flow!"

RollinsCat · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2011, 12:32:27 PM »

With the world's touchiest Aeridinite, Sister Bernice, taking a rest from her work, Andrew takes some time to hunt down this grey-robed fellow. He sends a note of regret to Denock Wisefoot that the Buckle was closed the evening he dropped by and invites the man to drinks at Denock's convenience.

Andrew also alerts the entire buckle staff to be watching for a man who ignored the closed sign the same night Denock came by, one Fineas or Phineas Mulrooney. He provides a description of the older man - balding, slender, wearing reddish tights and a jacket - and asks that they warn him if they see him as he kind of, um, had to bluff his way out of admitting who he was since he had a guest there to see Sister Bernice and that required the inn be closed. He notes that Phineas claims to be Andrew Reid's biggest fan, appears unstable and fanatical, and will require careful handling.

With that, if Emwonk is willing, they flow...

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:06:41 PM »

*Emwonk waits impatiently while Andrew gives orders to the Silverbuckle staff, then tugs on the man's sleeve again to coax him outside. Once outside the Silverbuckle Emwonk leads Andrew to a spot from which can be seen the Mage's Tower of Mariner's Hold, to which he points repeatedly as he attempts to explain.*

"Unidentified entity, garbed monochromatic, querried regarding subteranean schematic acquisition joint fabrication venture flows interior specified locality. Cognate? Entity flows joint "Singular Joint Flow Collective Regarding Al'noth Improvment Repetitions", additionally Collective posesses specified locality. Cognate? Collective equals 'metallic circular conduits acquisition guides flow parameters' collective. Cognate?"

*He pauses and regards Andrew with high hopes that the man understands at least a little of what he's just said.*

RollinsCat · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:16:21 PM »

He translates to himself but watching Emwonk's face for the hot and cold signs that he's getting it. "A person, in monochromatic - grey? a grey-robed man? - was asking about our mapping trip...he or they want to join us. He's part of the Mariner's Hold Mage's Tower...I wonder what Minu knows about them? Metallic conduits - they want to pay us to join or help them?"

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:28:52 PM »

*At first Emwonk seems pleased as Andrew translates his own words back to him, nodding as Andrew makes the connection of the grey robed man to the Mage's Tower of Mariner's Hold. As Andrew begins to speak of the group as wanting to join them, and willing to pay the Silverbuckle for help mapping the sewers Emwonk begins shaking his head to indicate that he got it all wrong.*

"Null, null. Collective requires acquire metallic circular conduits guide flow parameters. Cognate this infinitum? Motivations regarding Silverbuckle equal undefined."

*He is weakened, tired and a little crabby from the previous night's treatment with Sister Bernice, yet still he tries to maintain his patience.*

RollinsCat · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:35:29 PM »

"They want us to pay them? They're suspicious of our motives?" He lowers his voice. "They bloody well should be, I don't intend to turn over any wholly complete version of that map, should we acquire it, to anyone but us - the city gets the sewers only. However it bears looking into..." His gaze turns from the tower to Emwonk.

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:44:51 PM »

*He sighs as he is still misunderstood and tries to explain once more*

"Singular entity requires metallic circular conduits via alternate secondary entity, subsequent acquisition metallic circular conduits secondary entity guides flow parameters singular entity. Singular entity equals...?" *the last asked as though looking for a specific word response from Andrew*

RollinsCat · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:56:57 PM »

He rubs his face and takes another stab at translation. "...singular entity is the grey-robed man." He backs up, fiddling with his necklace, thinking aloud. "You said first...the collective - the Mage's Tower - equals True acquisition...is one where money will guide their flow parameters - they're mercenary mages?" A hopeful look at Em, this time.

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:06:08 PM »

*smiles and nods thankfully when Andrew makes the proper translation, indicating that the group at teh Mage's Tower are mercenaries*

"Emwonk null cognative regarding motivation Collective regarding Silverbuckle querry. Alternate, monochromatic garbed entity flows joint Collective, Emwonk visualed prior Sister Bernice entity flowed locality Silverbuckle."

RollinsCat · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:12:38 PM »

"That's alright - they're mercs, so their motivation depends on who's paying them and we don't know that yet. I'll have to meet with this man...I wonder if our resident Tower Academist would be able to find out a thing or two? I'll ask her. Thanks Em." With a pause for Emwonk to say anything else on his mind, Andrew heads back to the Buckle to find Elohanna...

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:21:03 PM »

*Emwonk decides no further comment is needed and follows Andrew back into the Silverbuckle. He then heads to the nearest pile of cushions near a fireplace and curls up to rest and regain his strength.*

Anamnesis · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2011, 07:19:39 PM »

As Andrew approaches her for her help she offers to personally pay a visit to the Tower if needed, but offers what information she is able to about the Tower she may already know.

cbnicholson · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2011, 08:34:45 AM »

After a brief, whispered conference with Andrew, Charlie parks himself in a corner of the Mariners Hold Market and attempts to make contact with the shadier elements of the Hold.

Ravemore · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:12:23 AM »

//PM's sent...

cbnicholson · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:16:16 AM »

Charlie sprints back to the Buckle using the back alleyway and weasels his way through his secret door after looking around carefully. Finding Andrew, he looks very excited and more than a little worried. In whispered tones, "Mister Andy..there's Raelite agents askin bout the Buckle..yerself, and the sewers."