After Lenesque

[Matt]

I do not share the belief that the Crown would send troops into the town to route out somebody from the house, that seems to violate the rules that have been set down to control the city.

The Crown is going to allow squatters to remain in possession of property worth £150+? Don't believe that for a second. Sir Auram may not be able to deliver the house to the party, but you may rest assued that the VIII Legion would be used to prevent anyone else from taking it now that they know about it.

This would not violate the 'rules' in any way - the Crown's rights within Golotha are not subordinate to the present arrangements. It is still a Royal freetown, and as such, all authority ultimately derives from the monarch. The Agrikans have police power, and the Morgathians (through the council) have administrative power. Now, the de facto implications of that may go beyond the de jure, but it is still true that the property belongs to the Crown.

To repeat, anyone who attempted steal this house would find a company of veteran legionnaires knocking at the door.

[Imarë]

If the majority agree with not splitting the party, Imare will go along with that. I would suggest that we stip the place to the wattle and daub before we go and take whatever is portable with us.

On the subject of Royal reclamation, I will of course take the word of the person who controls them (the Lord Morgan of the real world as it were).

Do we yet have a timeframe as to when we are going to submit our report to Sir Auram? What else do we need to have done? It might make sense to write out a report of what we have found and what we believe is going on. Although he will probably ask to mind read Bevan once again, it would make sense to have down what we belive is important.

[Matt]

If the majority agree with not splitting the party, Imare will go along with that. I would suggest that we stip the place to the wattle and daub before we go and take whatever is portable with us.

Absolutely - leave nothing behind.

On the subject of Royal reclamation, I will of course take the word of the person who controls them (the Lord Morgan of the real world as it were).

Thanks. I'd like to think of it as definitive.

Do we yet have a timeframe as to when we are going to submit our report to Sir Auram? What else do we need to have done?

Actually, in my view, you've accomplished much of what needs to be done. Apart from a handful of loose threads, a report to Sir Auram seems to be in order ...

[Imarë]

I think we have a lot of general information about what is going on. We know some of the workings of the Agrikans inside the city but know nothing about what is going on with the cohort outside the city. We have some information on Jarop but do not know how he actually fits into the whole thing. We know very little about the Morgathians except they have ambulatory corpses running around the hinterland. Can anybody think of any way to try to find out more about them? If not, after the great search of the house, we will pop back to Coranan.

[Matt]

I think we have a lot of general information about what is going on. We know some of ... <snip!>

Remember how this works - Bevan does not file a written report or even a verbal one. Sir Auram will 'read' her and will know everything she knows about the mission. He might have a couple of questions to clarify, but probably not. He'll then correlate that with what he already knows - without question more than you do - from either previous such reconnaissances or other sources and draw his own conclusions. You probably know more than you think you do, and that combined with his knowledge is what produces 'intelligence.'

If more is required, you can assume that more will be requested ...

[Imarë]

Thanks for the explanation. I have only been present one time when Bevan reported. In that instance Sir Auram requested if it would be alright for him to do and did not seem to treat is as standard (although he was probably just being polite). This makes the whole report thing moot. Is there anything else we wanted to do in investigation in Golotha? If we can think of nothing else to do (besides our seemingly futile quest for the mysterious mascle man) we should decide where to go once we leave the city with the possible options available. This is primarily the house, can we get it? If yes, do we return directly to Golotha and secure it and retain guards? If no, do we just head on toward Shiran (and do we do this even if the answer is yes)? As I think part of the solution is wrapped up in Ewen's history and that, to me, is an intregal part to whatever we are being shown I think it will be worthwhile (at least we would know if she was not what had been claimed).

Must not forget Jarop. Never leave an angry thief master behind you.

[Bevan]

We have some information on Jarop but do not know how he actually fits into the whole thing.

Remember, Sir Auram specifically mentioned we should not interfere with Jarop. I don't think it is a good idea to find out more about him that Sir Auram will get from the mind reading. As for the Morgathians we have visual proof that they have an entire division of undead which Sir Zaruial is under the impression they are intending to deploy. Not sure we can or should obtain more information on them.

[Lord Ewen]

Let's not forget, as well, the charming people (read loose ends) we have left behind in previous departures. As in Ivor the albino, in the fair city of Coranan And on a related train of thought, I wonder what good Sir Baris can tell us about Sir Meleanger Koln, in service to the Earl of Techen, who we kept bumping into back in the capitol?

I for one think at least one more day in Golotha is necessary to address a bare minimum of issues. Jarop must, we agree, be propitiated (Bevan's task). The house needs to be plundered, and I imagine a lengthy stretch of the upcoming session being chewed up wholesale in the minutia of that proposition. As well, unless I missed something in the post-game wrap-up last time, we have yet to actually notify Sir Tovar of the status of the Lenesque house, and that we are turning the matter over to Sir Auram, although the above discussion seemed to treat this as a fait accompli. Moreover, Ewen has agreed to attempt a dalliance with Parmen of Merros' cousin on the morrow, and I think that such a move might gain information regarding Borana's household, but might also pay dividends in regard to our friend the alchemist who, after all, owes us a favor. So I vote for at least a day or two more, given that I've only touched on a few of the items of interest we have been tracking down.

As Matt points out, what happens after Bevan reports to Sir Auram might depend, in large part, upon Sir Auram. He may well want Bevan to return to Golotha, or to go somewhere else. And his decision about the house will impact our next move as well. As for Shiran, while this is clearly a thread we need to track down, I wonder whether we all need to traipse up there just to make inquiry about my mother's past. While I am sure the Temple there is a wonder to behold, and I wouldn't miss the priestesses for all the gold in Tharda, perhaps my contacts at the Coranan Temple could arrange an inquiry at Shiran while we attend to other matters. Unless Shiran holds other attractions for our group?

[Imarë]

I do not wish to interfere with Jarop but gathering information as to how he fits into what is going on in the city I don't see as interferance. As it will only go to Sir Auram, I don't see any danger if we learn something of interest (but we should not do anything to get furher onto his bad side). On the Morgathians, the information we have will probably be enough, I was just thinking about finding out about people and relationships. I am sure Sir Auram already has knowlege of this however.

As for loose ends, we do tend to leave a good number. I wonder what ever happened to the Peter Lorre character back at the Trobridge Inn. I had been thinking of more than a day to wrap things up, there were those things that Ewen wanted to do and Jarop to sooth after all. I am against telling Sir Tovar anything about the house which we have taken from Evil Erol. We will be reporting this to Sir Auram and this is enough. If we are permitted to keep it, I don't want everybody to know about it. We will also have to consider our means of egress. Remember, leaving the city does not grant sanctuary. I believe there are three horses (if I remember correctly) in the stable of the house which should not be left behind. There is also water as we came.

[Matt]

I believe there are three horses (if I remember correctly) in the stable of the house which should not be left behind.

Yes, and who knows what else. There is also the question of Jeremiz and maybe Slakka ...

[Imarë]

I don't believe Jeremiz or Slakka will give us problems in the first person anymore (unless we should happen to run into them on the hill...). I think we have decided an appology and money should be offered to Jarop for Jeremiz (although nothing crass..." what would it take to make this whole situation good. He was just a bystander and got in our way"). It is spilt milk as far as we are concerned, whatever will happen will happen, we just need to make it as painless as possible (in both a literal and a figurative way). The one who attacked Slakka is another problem. I get the feeling if we leave the good Rahel alone we can keep this one at bay also but I think a rear guard when we leave the city will be appropriate.

I think it might also be good to keep on the good side of Sir Zaurial. He may be an Agrikan and all that entails but he is still a power in a city we are hoping to get a handymans special in. Maybe if Erol kept a wine cellar a couple of good bottles would be nice as a present. Since we are here it now and do not know what we will be doing shortly, it might be in
Bevan and Imare's interest to leave instructions for her cousin. We hope to be back but who knows. The Aerths seemed suitibly interested and knowlegable about what he was doing. At the very least we should send our regards to Sir Tovar and that we are leaving (at least for the present) so that his man does not keep going to the Bridgetower Inn. Simple manners and all. I don't know what to do about Sir Blors, he has shown no interest in us except for finding out who killed Sir Felkar. I am inclined to just leave... We should also keep the servants paid for the time we expect to be away, act as though the house is a done deal and that damage and pilferage will not be tolerated and to stop the paper and mail (if we let them pile up it is like inviting thieves in).

It is too bad we do not know more about the Prophet and why he held Evil Erol in high esteem (enough for a guard and silence). Any other details we might want to consider Remember, our performance is being graded (and not only by Sir Auram), if we forget something major it will not be forgotten by the man with all the dice.

[Matt]

I don't believe Jeremiz or Slakka will give us problems in the first person anymore ...

I'm sorry, I believe you missed what I was saying here. Jeremiz and Slakka were also involved in the robbery of Sir Felkar. They must also have a 'lair' somewhere. No one's going home to Jeremiz's and probably not Slakka's either.

Now do you see?

[Imarë]

OK, that makes sense now. I was wondering how two life challenged individuals would fit in here. It was late, I was sleepy. Any thoughts from people out there how to find out where these two live? Options run from Sir Zaurial (who seems to know an awful lot about the people he dislikes), the servants in the house (they were Erols friends) and maybe a lady (or lad?) of the evening. We should go quickly or I am sure Jarop will be there if he has not been already.

[Lord Ewen]

Parmen's cousin might know, as Slakka frequented her mistress' household, but I imagine it will take Ewen too long to extract the information, especially as the guy is still (perhaps) alive and she might be reluctant to disclose such details. Seems like our newly-acquired staff of Upstairs - Downstairs characters might be a quicker bet.

My recollection is that Sir Klyrdies (Sir Z's uncle) was the guy who owed a favor to Lenesque. I have been assuming that the Prophet (Sir Z's cousin) is either Sir K's son, or nephew. But since no session notes have been published, I can't be sure

[Matt]

My recollection is that Sir Klyrdes (Sir Z's uncle) was the guy who owed a favor to Lenesque. I have been assuming that the Prophet (Sir Z's cousin) is either Sir K's son, or nephew. But since no session notes have been published, I can't be sure

Yes, Erol did Klyrdes the favor. And the 'Prophet' is a cousin of Zaurial and another nephew of Klyrdes.

[Bevan]

...we have yet to actually notify Sir Tovar of the status of the Lenesque house, ...

I agree with Dave. There is no need for Sir Tovar to know about the house. I also agree we should let him know we are leaving. A simple note left with Orsa at the Bridgetower should suffice. The messenger is due on our first day in the next session.

I don't think we need to find out more information on Jarop. If, as we talked about, he is the one who opened the gates to Golotha for Arren I the Crown does know a lot about him and assuredly remains a key interest to them. If as you say Sir Auram already knows about the relations the Morgathians have then I think they know Jarop's relations.

Here is my proposed plan of action:

1) Ask the current household if they know where Jeremiz and Slakka live.
2) Party splits, some stay at the Lenesque house and search it from top to bottom locating all valuables (and if time permits dispose of all pornographic tapestries and statues ). The other members make a pit stop at the Bridgetower to settle accounts and leave note for Sir Tovar and then off to locate Jeremiz's house and search that premise for valuables. (Jarop may find out about, as Dave says, the life-challenged Slakka and Jeremiz by around noon or so, I would like to locate the house before then.)
3) Bevan visits Jarop as discussed. Perhaps Ewen would like to come along and spend some time with his favorite tramp to obtain more information on her high-tipping patron.
4) Search Slakka's house once found.
5) Obtain a guard for the house (not from Jarop and not a PC preferably).
6) Ewen pays a visit to Farla as already discussed.
7) Wrap up business and secure transport up the river and return to Coranan.

All of this will take at least two days but I hope we can push through these items and get back to Coranan as soon as possible. Let me know if I missed something big.

[Imarë]

Sounds good to me.

[Lord Ewen]

if time permits dispose of all pornographic tapestries and statues

Perhaps a donation to the Order of the Silken Voice would be appreciated. Beleaguered as they might be, it never hurts to have a sympathetic connection in a city like Golotha. And I'm unclear as to how feasible it will be to sell these things elsewhere, although I'm certainly open to our trying if we think the windfall would exceed the benefits of making a memorable donation to the Haleans.

Bevan visits Jarop as discussed. Perhaps Ewen would like to come along and spend some time with his favorite tramp to obtain more information on her high-tipping patron

Happy to, of course, although I certainly doubt he will have visited her again yet, given that I just spoke to her last night. Seem to remember having a spare vial of over-priced perfume from Borana's shop still at hand - it might help in the war of tips I am thus far losing to the blond gentleman with the large ... er, money pouch.

The plan overall sounds like a winner. What do folks think of a final visit to Sir Zaurial's Agrikans by Ewen before we skip town? Ewen remains inclined toward playing with fire (cough, cough) with those guys...

[Imarë]

I think Bevan was morally outraged by the nature of some of the art in the house (homoerotic and pedophilic I believe). Some of the stuff sounds nice and must remain from the time when it belonged to the prior Earl of Techen. Some of the things (the statue of the erection for instance) can be given to the temple, though how to get it there is the question.

I think a last trip to Sir Zaurial might be interesting. He might even be aware of where Jeremiz lives. If he had wanted to kill you, he could have done it when you brought the head of Erol (he was under orders from his uncle not to harm him after all).

The next big question, is 100 the magic number????

[Lord Ewen]

Bevan's susceptibilities aside , are you suggesting that Imarë wishes to retain some of the less scurrilous erotica for the new pad? Ewen would certainly not object, and the goddess would no doubt be pleased, but the goddess would be pleased by a donation to her temple as well, so it's all good. On the other hand, Sir Zaurial may be interested also, given the indiscriminatory sexual practices his men visit upon the castrated help. Maybe we can get a bidding war going between the two parties for the various naughty bits . Ewen feels no inhibitions about lugging an engorged statue past the Agrikan guards at the gate on the way to the Haleans; what better use for Parqu's medallions? I think Ewen is past worrying about the Agrikans seeing him go to the Temple - after all, Sir Baris and he went to the Sheshneal ceremony without any subsequent flack from that quarter.

Sir Zaurial seemed a bit ominous last night, as if reassessing Ewen, but he also stated that he would not forget the favor of the fop's murder. My sense from the encounter is that the stakes have risen markedly in that quarter for Ewen and, while I don't think my life is immediately in danger upon another visit, I think Ewen will no longer be seen as a simple, antic companion in mayhem (if he ever was viewed that way). I also can't help but wonder whether Sir Zaurial might bring the harper to the attention of his uncle at this point (again, assuming that this was not previously done).

[Matt]

If he had wanted to kill you, he could have done it when you brought the head of Erol (he was under orders from his uncle not to harm him after all).

Why should Ewen be worried about that at this remove? It's pretty clear that Zaurial doesn't have a problem with him by now.

[Matt]

The next big question, is 100 the magic number????

Yes.

[Matt]

Ewen feels no inhibitions about lugging an engorged statue past the Agrikan guards at the gate on the way to the Haleans; what better use for Parqu's medallions? .

Stand back, boys!

[Matt]

Sir Zaurial seemed a bit ominous last night, as if reassessing Ewen, but he also stated that he would not forget the favor of the fop's murder. My sense from the encounter is that the stakes have risen markedly in that quarter for Ewen and, while I don't think my life is immediately in danger upon another visit, I think Ewen will no longer be seen as a simple, antic companion in mayhem (if he ever was viewed that way).

Or maybe he should ...

[Bevan]

I think Bevan was morally outraged by the nature of some of the art in the house (homoerotic and pedophilic I believe).

Morally outraged? Nah...just thought it a bit tacky for my taste.

Some of the stuff sounds nice and must remain from the time when it belonged to the prior Earl of Techen. Some of the things (the statue of the erection for instance) can be given to the temple, though how to get it there is the question.

I didn't mean to imply we need to empty the house but while it is in our possesion we should maximize our advantage. We should take all money, jewelry, and other valuables we can carry with us. An offering to the Temple is an excellent idea. Maybe one of the handsome, young strapping boys that guard the temple could pick it up. Strike that, somehow I missed Van's comment about lugging the statue. I like that idea a lot!!

As for visiting Sir Z I also think it would make an interesting visit. They may even be able to help locate Slakka's place. The order of events definetly depends on where we get our information. Time will be of the essence when we first wake up.

You are right about the tramp. Not sure how much it will benefit us. Your choice.