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| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | OP  Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | ooc: By now Arus would have described the quest. So here you go, close to verbatim from the adventure text....
A few months ago, the Lionshield Coster received a payment from one Amrath Mulnobar, castellan of Noanar's Hold, for five horse harnesses made by none other than Triboar's finest harness-maker, Othovir.
Othovir recently finished the last of the harnesses, and Narth needs to arrange for their delivery to Noanar's Hold. Since the recent giant attack, he has become worried about the safe arrival of the shipment. Narth has never been to Noanar's Hold, but he describes it as a village near the High Forest that once attracted wealthy hunters.
Narth packs the harnesses in a large crate with the Lionshield Coster emblem painted on its sides and asks Arus to make the delivery for him. He tells Arus how to get to Noanar's Hold by following the Evermoor Way. Narth provides a cart with the crate loaded onto it, pulled by a draft horse named Boris.
Let's say that the harnesses, in the crate weigh 100 lbs and so yes, it's heavy. But Tenser's would work well, but you could also just have Boris pull the cart... just sayin'.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,282 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator |  Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,282 Likes: 21 | [OOC: Was thinking of the movement from cart to the delivery point. But if it is not needed then... | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | DM
The stablehand gladly provides Arus with directions. "Yer gonna get out to the road yer took to get here and keep going. It's to your right. You can't miss it. See?" he says as he points to a larger structure peeking over the tree line west. "But why would ye go there now. 'Taint no one'll see ya there today."
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His easy-going smile twitches but remains.
"And why not, pray tell?" | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | DM
"Da hunt started an dey don't get back till dusk I think. They din' go out yesterday cause of da rain."
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"A fine excuse to charge us a premium for another night's lodging," he mutters quietly, but not so quietly that his displeasure isn't noted by anyone in the group. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | DM
The lad just shrugs his shoulder and says, "Ain't nothing I got anything to do with. Maybe you can try the manor and see if someone lets you in. Maybe the castellan will answer."
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"The castellan!" he remarks, "Just the man!"
The triton nods to his companions. The harnesses are to be delivered to the castellan. So, without further delay Arus works with the party to drive the wagon out into the street and onwards in the direction the lad had indicated. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | DM
The party makes it's way down the road leading towards the keep. There is little foot traffic. People do not seem to be milling about. In fact, it's somewhat vacant. Here and there you see villagers just outside their homes but when they catch a glimpse of you they turn away and stay near the front doors of their homes.
You find the keep nestled among old pine trees on a hilltop overlooking the sleepy village. The building has three stories, corner turrets, and rooftop battlements. One of he turret rooftops has collapsed, leaving a gaping hole through which birds and other creatures can enter. All the windows are bricked up. You reach the large, old, oaken doors on the ground floor. A large brass ring-shaped knocker hangs in the center of the door.
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The more she sees of this place, the further she wants to be from it. Hopefully it won't be long now. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,132 Likes: 13 (Buffalo) Moderator | | (Buffalo) Moderator Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 23,132 Likes: 13 | Zhu
Walking along with the others, her horse having perished in the mudslide, she keeps her eyes peeled. No need to risk being involved in this Hunt, even accidentally. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 12,842 Likes: 23 Maris Imperium Moderator | | Maris Imperium Moderator Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 12,842 Likes: 23 | Aubric
As the others, the cleric is on high alert. Not quite as paranoid as earlier when he was using magic to enhance his preparedness, but not exactly ignoring the surroundings either.
He avoided making his usual sarcastic comments so as not to distract anyone else. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 13,245 Likes: 10 Wobbly Headed Administrator | | Wobbly Headed Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 13,245 Likes: 10 | Arus
He smirks as the wagon trundles to a halt.
"Nothing says 'vampire' quite like a noble bricking up the windows in their castle."
Arus looks around. "I bet a platinum piece they try to delay us until nightfall." he says, wondering if any of his companions will take him up on the bet.
Of course his attitude is light but inwardly he's on edge; if there are dealing with a vampire then they'd best be very wary indeed. | | |
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