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If Only They Knew

[Crossroads Inn, Common Room]
Thinly varnished oak walls enclose this common room. Stretching along the back wall is a grimy datiawood bar, its wood counter warped from age and spilled drinks. An old, rather ornate chandelier is suspended from the ceiling and illuminates a menu that hangs over a small sign, which is tacked to a beam behind the bar. Wooden tables, chairs, benches and stools are scattered throughout the room, and a small lyre leans against a trash can, waiting to be played. Leading up to the second floor is a set of misshapen rickety stairs. You see Breen the barkeep. Also here is Kahund, Saebra, Shadeark, Sergeant Khregen, Myrahhge, Serapha, and Sergeant Aljeron (seated on a wooden bench).

The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air.

Muffled voices can be heard from nearby tables.
The only obvious exit is out.

Saebra glances at Kahund.
Saebra plops herself down at the bar.
Aljeron touches his lips thoughtfully.
Aljeron eats the last of his golden yellow pear and toss away the core.
Kahund stumbles up the stairs.
Shadeark asks, "How did you find out Ruggerio was in there?"
Saebra says, "The door opened."
Saebra shrugs.
Serapha listens intently to something only she can hear.
Saebra says, "Kahund walked in on him and Lariis."
Khregen says, "I looked trough de door when hit oppened."
Aljeron glances at Serapha.
Saebra says, "I went in to get the kid before she screamed her head off."
Saebra gazes upwards to the heavens.
Khregen says, "Well If'n anyone sees Leyrn agin, I will be about."
Serapha eyes glaze for a moment.
Saebra nods to Khregen.
Aljeron stands up.
Khregen says, "He was last seen entering de west gate."
Saebra nods to Khregen.
Aljeron glances at Serapha.
Aljeron rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Khregen says, "Take a leg er sumptin te keep em from runnin off."
Serapha says, "The darkness gathers."
Aljeron narrows his eyes.
Saebra nods to Khregen.
Myrahhge slips under a table and into the shadows.
Khregen glances at Serapha.
Serapha says, "And death approaches the unwary."
Saebra says, "Dun do that. You scaring the faerie."
Saebra says, "Myra, tis fine. Nothing to harm you here."
Serapha says, "The sounds of the forest dim."
Shadeark says, "I am checking the Silver Plum."
Shadeark shrugs.
Saebra nods to Shadeark.
Shadeark meanders out to the street.
Myrahhge peeks out nervously.
Saebra says, "Tis alright, wee one."
Serapha says, "All becomes quiet in fear of something unseen, but advancing."
Aljeron gets a basket of fresh red strawberries from a simple backpack.
Aljeron glances at his hands.
Myrahhge chitters nervously.
Aljeron offers his basket of fresh red strawberries to Myrahhge.
Aljeron nods to Myrahhge.
Saebra says, "Serapha, take it easy."
Myrahhge peers at Aljeron.
Saebra grins at Serapha.
Aljeron winks.
Myrahhge accepts Aljeron's offer.
Saebra says, "You'll frighten the wee one."
Serapha says, "They come close to protect their own."
Ruggerio the Barber stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Ruggerio the Barber's group follows him.
Serapha says, "One who has walked among us and gained our trust."
Aljeron walks over to a stool.
Aljeron whispers something to Saebra.

> l lariis
Lariis is a illthye in her early forties, whose shimmering white hair has been braided and coiled elegantly to frame her pale, high-cheekboned face. Cool green eyes and a distant smile lend her an aloof air. Her graceful walk hints at years of training.
Lariis' hands are empty.
She is wearing some gossamer gloves and a sheer white lisse chemise.

Saebra says, "I just came to get the kid."
Ruggerio the Barber glances around quickly then heads towards the door.
Saebra grins at Ruggerio the Barber.
Ruggerio the Barber meanders out to the street.
Ruggerio the Barber's group follows him out.
Saebra peers at her surroundings.
Saebra chuckles.
Shadeark comes into the bar.
Saebra gazes upwards to the heavens.
Saebra stands up.
Saebra meanders out to the street.
Shadeark says, "Everyday was open."
Saebra comes into the bar.
Serapha says, "Seek him out where most never go."
Shadeark says, "Ahem."
Shadeark says, "Every door."
Saebra says, "Wait til his wife hears about this."
The light fades from the area.
Saebra smirks.
Saebra plops herself down at the bar.
Shadeark says, "I could bribe Ruggerio."
Myrahhge puts a basket of fresh red strawberries in her finely woven deep blue silk cloak.
Shadeark says, "Well blackmail."
Saebra chuckles at Shadeark.
Serapha says, "The place is dank, and the shadow of his soul darkens it."
Serapha says, "Yet a willing spy he is not."
Saebra peers at Serapha.
Shadeark says, "And that should not have been said in front of two sergeants."
Saebra grins at Shadeark.
Serapha flinches.
Shadeark gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Serapha swoons.
Shadeark gestures and summons the power of his god with the words "Sul Lor".
Light suffuses the area.
The sudden light reveals you from hiding.
Saebra says, "I would have thought it wouldn't."
Aljeron ponders the situation.

> sneak out
[City of Kaezar, Tempest Road at Avanil Way, Crossroads]
Sitting in the shadow of the clock tower to the east, a large building occupies the entire south side of the block. Extremely rutted from the carts and wagons that traffic to the northern, eastern, western and southern sections of Kaezar City, the road is a quagmire of mud and deep puddles.
Obvious exits are east, south, north, and west.

(Here I run away and a few moments pass, it becomes apparent that they don't notice, so I return.)

[Crossroads Inn, Common Room]
Thinly varnished oak walls enclose this common room. Stretching along the back wall is a grimy datiawood bar, its wood counter warped from age and spilled drinks. An old, rather ornate chandelier is suspended from the ceiling and illuminates a menu that hangs over a small sign, which is tacked to a beam behind the bar. Wooden tables, chairs, benches and stools are scattered throughout the room, and a small lyre leans against a trash can, waiting to be played. Leading up to the second floor is a set of misshapen rickety stairs. You see Breen the barkeep. Also here is Kahund, Saebra, Shadeark, Sergeant Aljeron, Sergeant Khregen, Myrahhge, and Serapha.

The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air.

Muffled voices can be heard from nearby tables.
The only obvious exit is out.

Shadeark says, "I had every door open there so it will be obvious if he did."
Saebra asks, "Dazed. What was this about a dank place?"
Saebra peers at Serapha.
Serapha asks, "Hmm?"
Khregen nods to Shadeark.
Serapha ponders the situation.
Kahund says, "I-I-I'm going to get healed, t-t-then I'm going on a little silent search."
Aljeron says, "Where few go...den of the wyrm mayhap."
Shadeark meanders out to the street.
Aljeron glances at Saebra.
Aljeron frowns.
Khregen says, "I ws tinkin de same."
Saebra picks up and heads for home after a long day of adventuring.
Aljeron mutters.
Kahund meanders out to the street.
Aljeron says, "Fey place without blessed blades."
Serapha asks, "Shadows and dankness?"
Aljeron nods to Serapha.
Serapha asks, "Is that what i said?"
Serapha says, "Shadows might just be hiding."
Aljeron says, "Aye and they gather in the darkness to protect their own."
Shadeark comes into the bar.
Serapha says, "And there are not many that hide well."
Shadeark says, "Well we can get to the den quickly from the Serpent."
Aljeron shudders.
Serapha says, "Dankness could be anywhere there is moisture."
Serapha asks, "A bath?"
Aljeron says, "I nae like duckin wraithes."
Serapha asks, "A watersource?"
Shadeark says, "Well i know the caverns well."
Aljeron says, "Nae said it was a dark place that was darkened further by his soul."
Kahund comes into the bar.
Shadeark says, "Problem is dragginh him out."
Aljeron ponders the situation.
Serapha says, "Check the bath chamber at the plum."
Aljeron shrugs.
Serapha says, "There is an extra door in there."
Aljeron says, "Mayhap."
Kahund says, "Khregen, mayhaps you should question Ruggerrio."
Serapha searches around for something.

[ Leyrn sneaks in and out. ]

Shadeark asks, "A door at the bath chamber?"
Kahund says, "He was the one hiding h-h-him."
Kahund says, "That was the r-r-room he came out of, I'm sure of it."
Serapha asks, "Where is Barra?"
Khregen peers at Kahund.
Serapha says, "We need him."
Saebra asks, "Check what?"
Khregen asks, "Did ruggerio know he was in der?"
Kahund says, "I'm not s-s-sure."
Serapha looks lost in thought.
Kahund says, "H-H-He doesn't seem to have known."
Shadeark meanders out to the street.
Kahund says, "B-Bu-But it wouldn't hurt t-t-to do some asking."
Khregen says, "If'n he did he is only going to lie."
Khregen says, "I can ask."
Kahund nods to Khregen.
Serapha says, "We need some to search the town."
Kahund says, "I'm going now."
Kahund gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Kahund raises his hands and intones, "Vir Miras".
Kahund's body suddenly becomes more distinct.
Kahund focuses inwardly.
His body colors blend into the surroundings, becoming more indistinct.
Khregen asks, "Anyone know if'n dat woman he was wit was he's wife?"
Kahund says, "I just need f-fl-flux."
Kahund gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Kahund shakes his head at Khregen.
Kahund raises his hands and intones, "Vir Miras".
Kahund's body suddenly becomes more distinct.
Kahund focuses inwardly.
His body colors blend into the surroundings, becoming more indistinct.
Kahund gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Serapha says, "And if anyone is hunting and sees the orcs growing more bold and closer we must band together."
...Kahund loses control of his spell!.
Kahund is buffeted by the backlash of energy!
... 1 points of damage!
Aether glances off Kahund's chest and leaves himself with the shakes.

Khregen asks, "Anyone know who dat woman was?"
Serapha shakes her head.
Kahund shakes his head at Khregen.
Myrahhge spins nervously out.
Myrahhge meanders out to the street.
Serapha closes her eyes and faces Kahund, glowing with a gathering of aether.
Aljeron shakes his head.
With crackling energy, magical aether is transfered from Serapha to Kahund.
Serapha opens her eyes.
Shadeark comes into the bar.
Khregen says, "She."
Khregen nods to Serapha.
Kahund says, "Her legs w-w-were r-r-raised too much t-t-to identify her face very well."
Shadeark says, "Nothing odd about that alcove."
Khregen says, "Might ha been talkin bout de den o de wyrm."
Serapha says, "Kahund, Aljeron, Shadeark, Kahund."
Kahund peers at his surroundings.
Serapha says, "Er Khregen."
Kahund asks, "I guess I'm important, eh?"
Serapha says, "Be wary."
Kahund grins at Serapha.
Khregen asks, "Aye?"
Kahund asks, "C-c-count me twice?"
Kahund struts around the room.
Aljeron nods to Serapha.
Khregen says, "I alas am."
Serapha says, "Search the shadows twice."
Aljeron says, "Aye."
Khregen grins at Serapha.
The light fades from the area.
Aljeron smiles.
Serapha says, "I have a feeling he will stalk."
Kahund gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

[ Leyrn sneaks in and out again. ]

Kietal plops himself down at the bar.
Kahund joins Serapha's group.
Khregen says, "Hello Kietal."
Shadeark says, "Well what if someone followed you."
Serapha says, "So i will hunt."
Shadeark says, "It would make it harder."
Shadeark says, "I will head down to the den."
Kahund says, "H-H-Hmmm."
Kietal asks, "Looking for Leyrn again?"
Serapha nods to Kietal.
Kahund nods to Kietal.
You notice Kahund slip into hiding.
Khregen says, "Aye, he is in town."
You hear the voice of Kahund say, "Gonna find him again."
Shadeark puts a carved teakwood comb in something in his blue silk cloak.
Serapha says, "Try to hold him for questioning if able."
Kietal stands up.
Shadeark meanders out to the street.
Kietal asks, "Who's leading?"
Serapha says, "I donna think he does this willingly."
Khregen says, "We sure need te question em."
Serapha says, "There is some hold they have over him."
You notice Kahund slip into hiding.
Serapha says, "Something unapparant."
Serapha says, "That you will miss if you don go deep enough."
Grentar comes into the bar.
Grentar smiles.
Grentar bows politely.
Grentar plops himself down at the bar.
Khregen strokes his braided beard with a slight frown on his face.
Serapha says, "I think that i have recovered enough to hunt."
Grentar smiles at Serapha.
Kahund takes off his intricately-carved ash longbow.
Kahund gets a green-feathered bomwood long arrow from a tooled brown quiver.
Kahund nocks his intricately-carved ash longbow with a green-feathered bomwood long arrow.
Kahund draws his intricately-carved ash longbow.
Khregen says, "Well I guess I might look a bit."
You notice Kahund slip into hiding.
Serapha stretches.
You notice Kahund slip into hiding.
Kietal grins broadly. What a clown!
Serapha gets a wicked low-steel broadsword from a black leather sheath.
Aljeron asks, "Need a hand then?"
Serapha gets a barbed jhakor fael from an embroidered black frieze cloak.
Aljeron peers at Khregen.
Khregen says, "Aye."
Serapha says, "Be careful."
Aljeron joins Khregen's group.
Aljeron nods to Serapha.
Khregen asks, "Kietal you lend a hand?"
Serapha nods.
Kietal nods.
Aljeron gets some polished low-steel gauntlets from a simple backpack.
Kietal joins Khregen's group.
The air shimmers for a moment.
Khregen says, "Luck lady."
Serapha says, "Watch the shadows intently."
Serapha says, "Thankee."
Aljeron pulls his polished low-steel gauntlets onto his hands.
Serapha curtsies to Khregen.
Aljeron leaves Khregen's group.
You hear the voice of Kahund say, "I am being seeked."
Kietal asks, "Any chance someone knows locate?"
Khregen bows to Serapha.
Grentar says, "No."
Khregen peers at Kietal.
Grentar frowns.
Aljeron says, "Nae I."
Serapha says, "Might be Bait Kahund."
Aljeron chuckles.
Kietal says, "Dinnae think so."
You hear the voice of Kahund say, "Most likely."
Kietal burps and wipes some sweat from his brow.
Serapha says, "Off we go."
Serapha meanders out to the street.
Serapha's group follows her out.
Khregen meanders out to the street.
Khregen's group follows him out.
Aljeron meanders out to the street.
Grentar smiles.
Shadeark comes into the bar.
Shadeark meanders out to the street.
Grentar asks, "Hows it going kahund?"
Lune comes into the bar.
Grentar nods to Lune.
Lune meanders out to the street.
Lune comes into the bar.
Lune nods to Grentar.
Grentar smiles.
Lune grins slightly.
Lune waves.
Lune meanders out to the street.
Grentar waves.
Grentar jumps to his feet.
Grentar jumps up and down energetically!
Grentar performs a spectacular backflip!
Grentar performs a graceful backflip!
Grentar performs an amazing backflip!
Grentar performs a graceful backflip!
Grentar tries a backflip, but falters halfway through and falls to the ground!
Grentar stands up.
Grentar attempts to perform a cartwheel, but ends up falling right on his bottom.
Grentar gets back on his feet.
Grentar meanders out to the street.

[ Leyrn goes outside, sees Arknor wandering around, and follows him back into the inn. ]

> sneak build
[Crossroads Inn, Common Room]
Thinly varnished oak walls enclose this common room. Stretching along the back wall is a grimy datiawood bar, its wood counter warped from age and spilled drinks. An old, rather ornate chandelier is suspended from the ceiling and illuminates a menu that hangs over a small sign, which is tacked to a beam behind the bar. Wooden tables, chairs, benches and stools are scattered throughout the room, and a small lyre leans against a trash can, waiting to be played. Leading up to the second floor is a set of misshapen rickety stairs.
You see Breen the barkeep and Arknor (seated on a wooden chair).

The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air.

Muffled voices can be heard from nearby tables.
The only obvious exit is out.

You quietly slip into the room.
Arknor nods.
Arknor seats himself down at a table.
Arknor opens a simple sack.
Arknor gets a single imperial from a simple sack.
Arknor closes a simple sack.
Arknor hands Breen the barkeep some money.
Breen pours some whiskey into a cup and hands it to Arknor, looks him into the eye and says, "You'll find this pretty strong, pal"
Breen the barkeep gives Arknor his change.
Arknor snickers.
Arknor says, "If they only knew."
Arknor swallows some imperial whiskey.
You walk over to a wooden chair.
You whisper, 'Yes, if only they knew' to Arknor.
But you're already hidden!
Arknor nods to you.
Arknor says, "I hear you are quite the wanted man."
Arknor says, "More so than me perhaps."
You whisper, 'Well, they tend to look in places out of the way, if I hide in plain sight, they will never find me' to Arknor.
Arknor nods.
Elli comes into the bar.
Elli says, "Oh good Jakob what a night."
Elli groans slightly.
Arknor nods to Elli.
Arknor says, "And then some."
Elli puts a few royals in her padded bright blue burlap sack.
Elli smiles at Arknor.
Arknor puts a huge mass of sovereigns on a bar.
Elli asks, "We met sir?"
Arknor swallows some imperial whiskey.
Arknor looks a bit queasy.
Arknor momentarily loses his balance.
Elli grins.
Arknor says, "Prolly not."
Elli asks, "You buying?"
Arknor says, "If you wish."
Elli glances at her few imperials and sovereigns.
Elli smiles.
Elli says, "I'm sounding worse than Kot."
Elli puts a single imperial in her padded bright blue burlap sack.
Elli closes a padded bright blue burlap sack.
Elli says, "I'm Elli."
Elli smiles at Arknor.
Elli plops herself down at the bar.
Myrahhge comes into the bar.
Arknor says, "I am known as Arknor, in these parts."
Elli smiles at Myrahhge.
Myrahhge peers at Arknor.
Myrahhge waves to Elli.
Elli says, "Well met Arknor."
Arknor nods to Elli.
Elli says, "Evening."
Arknor says, "Feel free, drinks on me."
Elli says, "Thanks kindly."
Arknor swallows some imperial whiskey.
Arknor nods.
Myrahhge chitters nervously.
Elli asks, "Not from these parts then I take it?"
Arknor says, "You take it well."
Myrahhge glances at her hands.
Myrahhge puts a great number of sovereigns in her jeweled bright blue leather pouch.
Myrahhge closes a jeweled bright blue leather pouch.
Myrahhge spins around in circles.
Elli says, "Folks running all about this eve, everyone upset."
Elli shakes her head.
Arknor says, "Seems to be the norm lately."
Elli hands Breen the barkeep some money.
Breen pours some Shades of Night Ale into a jar and hands it to Elli saying, "May the gods bless the Queen of Nellcwyln till the end of her days!"
Breen the barkeep gives Elli her change.
Arknor swallows some imperial whiskey.
Loud bumping can be heard from the ceiling.
Elli chuckles to herself.
Myrahhge squints at Arknor.
Myrahhge chitters.
Elli says, "Very true sir."
Arknor says, "Ah, the wee one."
Arknor nods to Myrahhge.
Myrahhge chitters.
Elli says, "But they usually aren't yelling about bats."
Arknor says, "Each week, it is something different."
Myrahhge peers at Arknor.
Elli swallows some Shades of Night Ale.
Arknor nods to Elli.
Xelian comes into the bar.
Elli says, "Hello Holy."
Elli nods to Xelian.
Myrahhge slips into the comfortable shadows of a stool.
Xelian glances at Arknor.
Xelian smiles at Elli.
Arknor nods to Xelian.
Myrahhge rummages through her belongings.
Elli says, "This is Holy."
Elli points at Xelian.
Arknor looks like he could use another drink!
Arknor says, "Ah Xelian...a message for your man friend."
Xelian says, "We have met."
Arknor says, "This will interest Elli as well."
Elli says, "Ahh."
Myrahhge chitters nervously.
Elli swallows some Shades of Night Ale.
Xelian looks crossly at something in her embroidered ivory cotton sack.
Arknor says, "The ale....is poisoned."
Elli momentarily loses her balance.
Xelian closes a threaded pale lavender cotton sack.
Elli splutters.
Arknor swallows some imperial whiskey.
Elli asks, "Excuse me?"
Xelian asks, "That so?"
Arknor says, "It is."
Elli glances at her pint jar.
Arknor says, "Quite the nasty poison."
Arknor says, "Works slowly, over time."
Xelian asks, "The ale ye so kindly brought to us?"
Elli says, "Folks been drinking it for weeks with no effect."
Arknor chuckles.
Breen the barkeep blinks.
Elli sniffs her pint jar.
Breen the barkeep asks, "Is what?"
Arknor says, "I did not bring the ale. Your good friend Gabriel did."
Breen the barkeep stares at Arknor.
Arknor nods to Breen.
The dwarf gives him a half-hearted nod.
Xelian glances at Breen.
Myrahhge mutters from under the stool....'Goods tings faeries no drinks.'
Elli says, "He's saying ye drinks are bad."
Breen the barkeep asks, "Are ya sure?"
Breen the barkeep scratches his ear.
Breen the barkeep says, "It tastes fine to mes.."
Arknor says, "My sources tell me that Gabriel took the ale from the Queen, and poisoned it on the trip here."
Xelian says, "Rumor has it ye claimed involvement with the delivery, Arknor."
Xelian crosses her arms.
Arknor says, "I had my people get in touch with the Queen for the ale, that much is true."
Arknor says, "It was not poison when Gabriel took it from her."
Elli asks, "And why does this Gabriel person have it for us?"
Breen the barkeep asks, "How do ya know this?"
Elli raises an eyebrow in Arknor's direction.
Arknor says, "It was just last week that i also drank of the ale here when i had my son with me."
Arknor says, "I have been watching Gabriel for quite some time."
Myrahhge peeks out from under the stool.
Arknor says, "He let it slip to a henchman about what he did."
Arknor says, "So, i am also poisoned."
Xelian glances at Breen.
Xelian shakes her head at Breen the barkeep.
Breen the barkeep asks, "An how do I know yer not juss lyin', cause ya hate this gab fellow?"
Myrahhge begins to meditate.
Arknor says, "Your man Kot...well...i would keep a close look on him for the next while."
Breen the barkeep says, "I aint seen no one sick."
Arknor nods to Breen.
The dwarf gives him a half-hearted nod.
Arknor says, "You will."
Breen the barkeep says, "Its some mighty fine ale."
Xelian glowers at Arknor.
Elli says, "Kot's had enough to float a ship and he's fine."
Arknor says, "For now. As i said, the poison works slowly."
Xelian says, "Who is behind it, Arknor. This Gabriel could not of done this of his own accord."
Elli asks, "Why would Gabriel want to poison folks here?"
Arknor asks, "Why not?"
Serapha comes into the bar.
Arknor asks, "Any of you ever met him before he brought the ale?"
Elli asks, "Who's he connected to Holy?"
Myrahhge says, "Me's a looks aftas ye's all...faeries no's drinks da ale."
Elli smiles at Myrahhge.
Serapha says, "Ah Tracker is here."

> sneak out

(Time to go.)