Re: Chapter 7: The Lurking Terror
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:53 am
Day Six.
Village of Briarsgate, The Inn of the Slumbering Serpent (25).
Sometime between 2am and dawn, Friday, October 21st, 576 CY.
Full moon, partly cloudy, damp, cold, misty.
"It's the law," Hoom whispers to Mouser.
In their dark room, Mouser hears no sound coming from Baltus' room.
Hoom quietly listens at the floorboards and hears voices in the common room below.
It must be Magistrate Ruskadel that speaks next. He says something Hoom can't make out. The tone is of humble, elegant apologies.
Constable Allard grunts something that also can't be heard. Low and even.
Another male voice, that Hoom doesn't recognize, says a word or two. Tentative. Apologetic.
Belba fairly bellows, "Why, young master Miller, too! Come in! Now, what can we do for you fine gentleman?"
Hoom has a sinking suspicion. He remembers, hours ago:
Actions?
Status:
Village of Briarsgate, The Inn of the Slumbering Serpent (25).
Sometime between 2am and dawn, Friday, October 21st, 576 CY.
Full moon, partly cloudy, damp, cold, misty.
"It's the law," Hoom whispers to Mouser.
In their dark room, Mouser hears no sound coming from Baltus' room.
Hoom quietly listens at the floorboards and hears voices in the common room below.
It must be Magistrate Ruskadel that speaks next. He says something Hoom can't make out. The tone is of humble, elegant apologies.
Constable Allard grunts something that also can't be heard. Low and even.
Another male voice, that Hoom doesn't recognize, says a word or two. Tentative. Apologetic.
Belba fairly bellows, "Why, young master Miller, too! Come in! Now, what can we do for you fine gentleman?"
Hoom has a sinking suspicion. He remembers, hours ago:
- Inferno wrote:
Outside, a door in the Millhouse (26) suddenly opens and several men come rushing in the direction of Hoom and Mouser!
The five figures are backlit by lanterns at the door, held by the miller's wife and youngest son.
The men move closer and closer to the hiding thieves until: "Hey Pa! There's someone here!" shouts one of the young men in complete surprise as he points at Hoom hiding behind a tree!
Actions?
Status:
- Grey Mouser, Half-Elf Magic-User/Thief 1/2: AC 5, HP 10/10, Spells: 0/1 1st lvl
Hoom Feethos, Elven Magic-User/Thief 1/2: AC 3, HP 7/8, Spells: 0/1 1st lvl