Plans and venturing to the Old City

[ascieszl]

"Alright, lets go in."

[Quila Oris (John M.)]

When coming up to the noose emblazoned warehouse section Quila is impressed by the unusual sight and is no longer really giving Hawkings any further thought.
She takes out a smallish bone box from an inner pocket in her garnache lining and quickly starts sketching a map using a charcoal stylus on some papyrus sheets (really just small 4x4 cards that 'connect together' / match up) made from aprig.
She takes special care to mark down where the statues were that they passed, and the current situation near a wall section with a closed double gate, with 2 strange 15 feet high poles with a ball of black/green atop each one, a set of a noose emblazoned warehouse that shares a courtyard with two near identical warehouses, and the washed out and faded triangular building (whatever I can not see atm will be filled in later when I feel safe enough to do that).

Then she hears someone say something.

Oct 28, 2021 8:56:31 GMT -12 ascieszl said:

"Alright, lets go in."

Looking skittishly around her as if caught in some heinous act, she quickly stows away her cards and the stylus again. Then she remembers she did hear that voice before, it is one of the halfling's companions.
She walks toward the voice and into the courtyard if she does not see Hawkings anymore, quietly calling his name: "Hawkings, ... you still there?"

[Bob: how high is the clay wall and the double gates? that was not mentioned anywhere afaik. Also, do I see any locks on the gates from here?]

[Skrye [AC3; 48/48HP]]

- Valmera gets aware of the new voice and gets some precautions - 'A house Maraneth spy?' - Thinks to herself whilst she wonders who belongs that feminine voice heard nearby - 'In any case, it seems I won't be the only female around here'

[Attilius]

Hawkings gets to the group huffing and puffing, hands on knees as he catches his breath.
"Guys...
guys...
there's something strange over there...
at the triangle building and two poles.
Something IN MY MIND made me walk back to the wall!"

[Niachi]

Mid-stride with the others to follow Baxby into the noose warehouse- the sellsword freezes at Hawking's puffing.  Holds an axe up to quietly signal to the party. Holstering 1 weapon, he  breaks away to pat the halfling's chuffing shoulder with a 'join me?' gesture. As soon as the newcomer is in his sight,  he squints  up at this new arrival striding into the courtyard, shielding his eyes from the punishing sun.

"Huh. OK easy now Hawk.  Get your breath nice n' slow. So them closed gates and green things on poles and pointy building, yeh? Mind stuff get in yer head?... Mokka hate mind-stuff!"

He puffs up to his full almost-4-feet height and lowers his axe a bit to greet the newcomer.

"Oyo, pretty one. Yah Hawkings is right here with Maraneth's finest. We on patrol. Moktli aint killed anything in almost a DAY!"

[Quila Oris (John M.)]

Quila comes into view of the courtyard of the noose warehouse and again sees the brightly colored halfling. She sees the dwarf calling himself Moktli and nods respectfully. "Well met proud master Moktli. Word on your accomplishments in the battle with the Grey has been talk of the New City last day."

Inclining her head towards Hawkings, she adds "Your companion here ran into me as I stood watching at the South Bridge. He came back to his own senses and greatly hurried back here to warn you. As I wanted to go into the Old City anyways, I took the opportunity to tag along. I myself have been in service to House Maraneth for a month now."

Fixing her eyes fully back onto the dwarf, looking him right in the eye, she walks completely into the courtyard, while chattily declaring "I must say that your group has me impressed. You certainly have garnered more attention than any other recent joiners that I know of. Would you have me along in your explorations?"

(OOC: Not sure where all other group members are located, tell me if I see anyone else)

[ascieszl]

(You see Ibubesi with one foot in the door of the warehouse, and his two Kirre sitting just outside, guarding the entrance.)

(Ibubesi gives the newcomer a long appraising glance and says) "Hello" (and turns back to the warehouse)

[DM Bob]

[Closing thread.]