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Sindar

"In my discussions, I learned that both news of the doppleganger in a caravan and the giant attack on Triboar have made it into the information flow here.

"I also heard a bit of talk about a dilapidated villa in the northwest part of town. People tend to stay away from it for all kinds of different story reasons. Might be worth learning more."

He shook his head at the Triton's question. He hadn't heard anything about either the thieves guild nor The Kraken Society.

Kriv

"Unless 'Fish Sandwiches' was code and the 'Gateway Bakery' leads to their hideout, then no, nothing on the Kraken Society." Replied the Dragonborn.

Arus

"Some of the locals believe this Kraken Society are trying to take over the town."

In undersea tradition, the Kraken is opposed by the Leviathan. Arus works for the Order of the Leviathan; so this interests him more than anything else he'd heard.

"So we know that the Waterbaron is under clandestine attack. Her supporters disappearing, her consort murdered. Likely this is how Lord Artan became involved.

"The local thieves guild, the all-female Hand of Yartar, are being used for this work. They might feel they're having a good year but we need to find out who's spending so much with them. My money's on the Kraken Society."

The triton has already mentioned going to speak to Scimitar Sally tomorrow at the Lionshield Coster. They might learn more from her.

"The Hand might think they still control Yartar's underworld but the bigger a customer is the more vital they become, until they're the ones calling the shots."

Zhu

She simply nods. Talking to the Waterbaron and the Lionshield Coster was already the tentative plans for tomorrow. "We also might want to ask for directions to Belabar's Rest. Seems like a place our companions might find to stay at."

Kriv

"Not a priority. They know where we are, we don't know for certain where they are, they can apprise us of that on the morrow when we meet up, which should probably be at the one place everyone knows half the group to be." The Noble commented dismissively.

Zhu

"So seems like we have three things to check on tomorrow. Talk to the Waterbaron, get directions to Belabar's Rest, and take a look at this dilapidated Villa."

She looks at the others to see if she missed anything, or if they are ready to turn in.

(OOC - No problem. I was mostly just taking a shot at wrapping things up for the night since there weren't any posts coming from the other players.)

Zhu

She turns to Arus as if just remembering something. "There were some references to this 'Kraken Society' in a book of local history I found in my room. Not sure if it is pertinent but I'm happy to give it to you when we go upstairs for bedtime reading."

Arus

The thought of bedtime reading with Zhu is most intriguing, so Arus nods amicably in response.

"Well, they do say that a good book should leave you with many experiences and slightly exhausted at the end."

Zhu

She raises an eyebrow, not certain if he is implying what she thinks he may be implying. "I have no need for sleep, so feel free to stay and read as long as you like, or take it back to your room."

DM

Eventually the four returned to their rooms, their bellies full as was their agenda for the morning.
OOC: Now's a good time to tell me if there's anything specific that you are doing before you leave your rooms in the morning.

(OOC - Neal - Sent you a PM)

Arus

He's happy to hear that Zhu needs no sleep but unless 'bedtime reading' is code for some other bedroom activity, Arus might be disappointed.

Still, he takes the eladrin up on her offer and regardless of anything else that might happen in those chambers that night, Arus learns a great deal about the Kraken Society.

Mulling it over afterwards, it seems possible that a century old enemy has dripped and twisted its way back into Yartar. Arus has some pointed questions for Scimitar Sally come their morning meet.

I don't see a way to add you after the fact. All it was was posting the contents of the Biography info you gave Zhu earlier about the Kraken Society Member. I'll close that one and start a new one that includes you for anything else.

[ooc: OK]

[Plus one hardcore triton-eladrin smooshing booty scene. OK, that's a lie.]

(OOC - Yeah, she turns him down, politely but firmly.)

Kriv

The scholar, prior and subsequent to sleep, armed with knowledge of potential subject matter from the rendezvous, turned his studious habits back to the available literature, making a beeline for anything that seemed it might be relevant in the resources available in his chamber.

DM

It is morning. You had the best night of sleep that you've had in a long time. Now on to the next day!

Sindar

He rose feeling more refreshed than he had in months. It was earlier than he had intended to get up, so he took a bit more time to indulge in the benefits of the hotel. He took another hot bath.

Clean again, he dressed, this time slightly less ornate, more normal, and travel oriented. He gathered his gear packing everything up so that when he did choose to leave their lodgings, he would be able to take it with him.

Once it was all ready, he stepped out to see about breaking his fast.

Zhu

Entering her room with Arus, she hands him the book and after brushing off some light flirtations she finds a comfortable location on the rug and sits cross-legged, arms resting on her thighs. Her eyes are open, but she is motionless, not reacting to any sounds or movements in the room.

At first light, with no warning, she rises gracefully to her feet and dresses in her travel gear, sliding on her weapons, and exits the room for a light breakfast. Passing the front desk she pauses and inquires for directions to Belabar's Rest.

Kriv

Time to arise, ablute, accessorise and accrete with associates.

DM

The four who stayed at the Pearl Handled Pipe find each other at the breakfast buffet. It is markedly more casual in the morning. People are more in a hurry, considering that many of the folks staying at the inn are merchants who have a long day of work ahead of them. The breakfast offered, mostly self-served, is as enticing as the dinner served the night before was delicious. There were separate spreads of cheeses and cured meats, dried and smoked fish, egg dishes prepared to order, assorted roasted root vegetables, piles of fresh fruits and a huge assortment of breakfast pastries and breads to chose from.

They brought their plates of food and cups of their warm and cold beverages to a table to discuss plans for the day. Finding the others was a priority. But how?