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"We have our sleepy ones to take back to the village," Eodrien says as she walks with Darrian.
"Bet they wake up as soon as we tie them up real good. Let's make sure we get all their weapons."joertexas wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:57 pm"We have our sleepy ones to take back to the village," Eodrien says as she walks with Darrian.
When they're done, Eodrien leads the way, retracing their steps back to town.terrymixon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:51 pm Des will make sure that none of the prisoners has any hidden surprises and he'll confiscate everything interesting on them to hand off to one of the others as he works. He'll also make sure they're bound nice and tight.
The hobgoblins wake when you tie them. They sputter, curse, and struggle.terrymixon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:51 pm"Bet they wake up as soon as we tie them up real good. Let's make sure we get all their weapons."
Des will make sure that none of the prisoners has any hidden surprises and he'll confiscate everything interesting on them to hand off to one of the others as he works. He'll also make sure they're bound nice and tight.
Valerin steps forward "No. They need to be questioned. They are minions of the redcaps, and know more than they're saying of their leader's plans. Kill them, and you won't know when the next kidnapping, or worse will happen."Eris wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:45 pm You meet the Villagers who were out searching on your way back. They had searched down near the lumber mill and then doubled back to see if you had better luck.
"Praise be!" enthuses their leader when he sees the boy alive and seemingly well, "Tad, my lad, we were greatly a'feared for ya!"
"And the sheep, alive and well, too!" exclaims another then pointing toward the Hobs who are cowering and trying to look small and inoffensive, "These the evil things that took 'em? A few chops from my ax will deal with them quick enough!"
Eodrien steps over to Des as they watch the proceedings, and speaks quietly. "Things aren't always as they appear with the folk hereabouts. We will need to keep that in mind."bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:07 pm Valerin steps forward "No. They need to be questioned. They are minions of the redcaps, and know more than they're saying of their leader's plans. Kill them, and you won't know when the next kidnapping, or worse will happen."
He'll not mention the Kobolds for the moment.
Darrian steps forward.bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:07 pm Valerin steps forward "No. They need to be questioned. They are minions of the redcaps, and know more than they're saying of their leader's plans. Kill them, and you won't know when the next kidnapping, or worse will happen."
He'll not mention the Kobolds for the moment.
"So I see. Thanks.joertexas wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:29 pmEodrien steps over to Des as they watch the proceedings, and speaks quietly. "Things aren't always as they appear with the folk hereabouts. We will need to keep that in mind."bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:07 pm Valerin steps forward "No. They need to be questioned. They are minions of the redcaps, and know more than they're saying of their leader's plans. Kill them, and you won't know when the next kidnapping, or worse will happen."
He'll not mention the Kobolds for the moment.
Valerin goes to Darrian and Des and says, quietly. "I would like to find somone trustworthy in this village, and tell them that we were helped by the Kobolds, and of our conversation with their king. The hobgoblins will blab their heads off under torture, and implicate the Kobolds. The Kobolds have no love for the Redcaps, but if the villagers attack them they may feel they have no option but to fall in with the redcaps. The people here would do well to befriend the Kobolds, ar at least give them the same assurances that we did, that they will be left alone. Given that the searchers were ready to kill the Hobgoblins on the spot makes me fear that hot heads would prevail." He shrugs "It would do us good as well not to have a redcap invasion at our backs as well as we go along this route. Do you think the Caravan master would know someone here that would understand?"Eris wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:56 am The party march back to the village with the tied up Hobgoblins. Once through the gates they are closed and barred. The prisoners are tossed into a small building built of stout timbers, with a thick door that is barred from the outside and with iron bars in the small window on one side.
"We will see about them in the morning." says one of the villagers.
You are all treated to a good meal and several mugs of ale and you find your spots for a night's rest.
The caravan will be moving on tomorrow, so if you want to do anything else here like question the prisoners, visit the village's temple, deal with the local mage, or dig a bit for information or rumors now is the time to do it.
Des will drink some and talk with people about the area and what things they might know about the areas they are going to before bed.Eris wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:56 am The party march back to the village with the tied up Hobgoblins. Once through the gates they are closed and barred. The prisoners are tossed into a small building built of stout timbers, with a thick door that is barred from the outside and with iron bars in the small window on one side.
"We will see about them in the morning." says one of the villagers.
You are all treated to a good meal and several mugs of ale and you find your spots for a night's rest.
The caravan will be moving on tomorrow, so if you want to do anything else here like question the prisoners, visit the village's temple, deal with the local mage, or dig a bit for information or rumors now is the time to do it.
"I would approach the villagers before the Caravan Master," Eodrien says after a moment's thought. "Let's ask who the villagers consider to be the wise ones among them."bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:54 pmValerin goes to Darrian and Des and says, quietly. "I would like to find somone trustworthy in this village, and tell them that we were helped by the Kobolds, and of our conversation with their king. The hobgoblins will blab their heads off under torture, and implicate the Kobolds. The Kobolds have no love for the Redcaps, but if the villagers attack them they may feel they have no option but to fall in with the redcaps. The people here would do well to befriend the Kobolds, ar at least give them the same assurances that we did, that they will be left alone. Given that the searchers were ready to kill the Hobgoblins on the spot makes me fear that hot heads would prevail." He shrugs "It would do us good as well not to have a redcap invasion at our backs as well as we go along this route. Do you think the Caravan master would know someone here that would understand?"Eris wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:56 am The party march back to the village with the tied up Hobgoblins. Once through the gates they are closed and barred. The prisoners are tossed into a small building built of stout timbers, with a thick door that is barred from the outside and with iron bars in the small window on one side.
"We will see about them in the morning." says one of the villagers.
You are all treated to a good meal and several mugs of ale and you find your spots for a night's rest.
The caravan will be moving on tomorrow, so if you want to do anything else here like question the prisoners, visit the village's temple, deal with the local mage, or dig a bit for information or rumors now is the time to do it.
Eodrien sits with him as she eats, drinks, and listens.terrymixon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:40 pm
Des will drink some and talk with people about the area and what things they might know about the areas they are going to before bed.
"Good ideas both of those, I will talk to the Hobgoblins and see if they are in a mood to chat, see what I can find out. Also might I forward the idea that the Hobgoblins need to be delivered to the Baron for interrogation about the red hats? That will get them out of the this village area and the Baron won't care of a few errant Kobolds in the area since they are not causing anyone any problems. Does anyone else have any ideas?"joertexas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:03 pm"I would approach the villagers before the Caravan Master," Eodrien says after a moment's thought. "Let's ask who the villagers consider to be the wise ones among them."bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:54 pm Valerin goes to Darrian and Des and says, quietly. "I would like to find somone trustworthy in this village, and tell them that we were helped by the Kobolds, and of our conversation with their king. The hobgoblins will blab their heads off under torture, and implicate the Kobolds. The Kobolds have no love for the Redcaps, but if the villagers attack them they may feel they have no option but to fall in with the redcaps. The people here would do well to befriend the Kobolds, ar at least give them the same assurances that we did, that they will be left alone. Given that the searchers were ready to kill the Hobgoblins on the spot makes me fear that hot heads would prevail." He shrugs "It would do us good as well not to have a redcap invasion at our backs as well as we go along this route. Do you think the Caravan master would know someone here that would understand?"
There is a village elder who seems to be a calmer head. You learn that the Baron has a troop of riders that go up and down this road keeping an eye on things...in fact you passed them on your way here...that are expected to be back in Hassleford (name of village) in a couple of days. You also learn that the Jon the Wader, the local cleric, would probably argue against a rush to execution for the Hobgoblins, even it they are monsters.ateno wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:23 am"Good ideas both of those, I will talk to the Hobgoblins and see if they are in a mood to chat, see what I can find out. Also might I forward the idea that the Hobgoblins need to be delivered to the Baron for interrogation about the red hats? That will get them out of the this village area and the Baron won't care of a few errant Kobolds in the area since they are not causing anyone any problems. Does anyone else have any ideas?"joertexas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:03 pm"I would approach the villagers before the Caravan Master," Eodrien says after a moment's thought. "Let's ask who the villagers consider to be the wise ones among them."bruce.desertrat wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:54 pm Valerin goes to Darrian and Des and says, quietly. "I would like to find somone trustworthy in this village, and tell them that we were helped by the Kobolds, and of our conversation with their king. The hobgoblins will blab their heads off under torture, and implicate the Kobolds. The Kobolds have no love for the Redcaps, but if the villagers attack them they may feel they have no option but to fall in with the redcaps. The people here would do well to befriend the Kobolds, ar at least give them the same assurances that we did, that they will be left alone. Given that the searchers were ready to kill the Hobgoblins on the spot makes me fear that hot heads would prevail." He shrugs "It would do us good as well not to have a redcap invasion at our backs as well as we go along this route. Do you think the Caravan master would know someone here that would understand?"
"Well since I potentially speak a language they all understand, I have to stay here. Is there anythign else you want to find out other than redhat info?Eris wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:53 am When you approach the strong room where the Hobs are being held you find one of the local men sitting on a bench outside the door, standing guard. You aren't going to be able to talk to the prisoners while he is there, so you will need to find a way to get him to leave for a while.
Eris wrote: ↑Fri Apr 02, 2021 3:53 am
There is a village elder who seems to be a calmer head. You learn that the Baron has a troop of riders that go up and down this road keeping an eye on things...in fact you passed them on your way here...that are expected to be back in Hassleford (name of village) in a couple of days. You also learn that the Jon the Wader, the local cleric, would probably argue against a rush to execution for the Hobgoblins, even it they are monsters.
When you approach the strong room where the Hobs are being held you find one of the local men sitting on a bench outside the door, standing guard. You aren't going to be able to talk to the prisoners while he is there, so you will need to find a way to get him to leave for a while.
