Part 1: On the road to Milborne

[Balgin Stondraeg]

Spying the bound prisoners the old dwarf shakes his fist at them. "Bah, string 'em up" he declares. Shrugging at Godric's question he returns to his fishing. At this distance a disturbance can be heard from the nearby pub and a man is forcibly ejected through the doors, off balance and spittingout a tooth. After facing up to the door and threatening it he staggers away into the darkness, nursing a grudge but looking to sleep it off and come back another day. From the sounds of it there's a full scale pub brawl brewing. At least the people dashing about near the other pub aren't thumping each other.

[Woojitsu]

After retrieving his belongings from the cart, Shen turns toward the grizzled dwarf.  "Good sir, is there a jailhouse or some such where we might safely leave these bandits to face justice?"  There is not much hope in his tone, though, as more sounds of fighting spill from the pub and no lawmen are in evidence.

[Balgin Stondraeg]

"Bah," the dwarf spits, "tek 'em to old Garyld oop t' road an' turn right afore the chapel. He's th' town constable, 'though you wouldn't think so. Doesn't do much of a decent job. 'e's th' carpenter as well, see, an' tha' line of work seems more lucrative to 'im." With a scowl he turns his eyes back to the rod. "Wish my brother's son were 'ere. 'e'd mek a good constable 'e would. But tha' uselss boy's gone an' got lost somewhere. 'e were s'posed t' be visitin' a good two months back and where is 'e eh? Not a sound nor sight of 'im." Glaring back up at Thorgrin he speaks directly to the dwarf "tell the what, if tha' sees that good fer nothin Snagger tell 'im I'm waiting fer that visit and he'd better hurry oop an' no exuses mind."

Hooray, Snagger's npc character sheet now has a name :).

[PaulH]

Garrick takes note of the directions given to the constable's place, and starts to lead the prisoners there. The sooner this lots's taken care of the quicker he can warm up in a nice tavern.

As he looks across to the bawdy tavern he wonders what the commotion is? More importantly, what's the women like here?

[Custom_Hobby]

Thorgrin follows behind the group of prisoners with his axe at the ready, "No need to head off on your own Garrick." Thorgrin looks back at the rest of the group as if asking, 'are you coming?' He heads off to take the prisoners to the constable.

Amara's looks around while trying to get as much water out of his clothing as he can. "One way or another I get drenched. Can't I get a few days of being dry?" He continues to look around. "So now what?"

[Chrysalis]

"I'm following you Thorgrin." Nods Kharsis.

"Let's meet the constable. I hope this won't delay us too much."

Also the young paladin wants justice to be done properly, the place makes him nervous...

[Woojitsu]

Shaking his head in bemusement, Shen helps herd the prisoners in the direction of this "constable/carpenter."  He'll keep an open mind until he actually meets the man, but how can a carpenter be qualified to dispense justice and keep the peace?

[Balgin Stondraeg]

Passing beneath the wordless inn sign, the image upon which depicts a silver crown, the party heads up through thwe now abandoned marketplace, past a shop and, shortly before reaching the chapel, they turn right. As they do so, looking through the gap between two buildings, one of which is clearly the smith's workshop, they observe two young men dash across to the mill and enter inside. Nobody seems to stop them and many of the milling throng observe their actions so it can be assumed that they aren't about to cause some sort of trouble.

The carpenter clearly doubles as a fine bowyer, as evidenced by the number of bows on display outside his workshop and the fine timber work pieces slotted together to form his home. There are also a few chairs on display and a pair of large hounds sit near the door. At the party's approach they smell the prisoners' fear and growl. From within comes the thud thud thud of a crutch and the door swings open. Framed by the doorway is a man in his late fourites or early fifties. His lean form is topped by a mop of thick black hair showing only a hint of grey 'though his skin tells his age.

His eyes quickly take in the sign and his friendly demeanour turns to one of admonishment. "Oh Brud, what have you gotten yourself mixed up in this time man? Now Kleggy, I'd expect to see you mixed up in this, whatever it is, and who are your friends eh? More good for nothing vagabonds causing trouble I'll not doubt. And young Aldred too? Too touched by ale to tell a foul plan from a noble deed I'll be bound."

At this young Aldred blurts out "it was all him, he did it," pointing at Garlan who spits at the boy and swears under his breath. Brud hangs his head and merely mumbles sheepishly that he's "sorry Garyld, really sorry".

"Well," says the aging carpenter, "I'm afraid this time sorry won't cut it. There's some sort of ruckus at the Baron of Mutton that warrants my attention." Hobbling out a yard or so he calls out "hey Dag, Ren, what's going on?"

A young man of the watch (as evidenced by his fairly plain "uniform") glances back at and, advancing to the door of the inn, hollers inside and recieves some sort of reply. Jogging back to Garyld he pants out of breath, "it's the girl boss, my da' says she's gorn missing like an' tha' there young Andren's in a right old state. Says 'e wants t' raise a search party an' everything."

Scowling Garlynd announces that "well I don't have no time for that boy. Yer father'll have ter deal wi' it. You an' me've got ter take these 'ere prisoners to squire Carman. Tell you what, "he says, looking at the group, "why don't you lot head over to the Baron o' Mutton an' see if you can keep things calm. I'll be back ter deal wi' it as soon as I can. I owe yer one." And with that he hobbles off leading the group of prisoners with young Dag bringing up the rear.

[Custom_Hobby]

Lowering his axe Thorgrin steps up and announces "If the lass needs to be found then we should help. They are stretched thin here."

[Balgin Stondraeg]

And of course, if anyone asks "why us?" then Garyld will point out that "you took care of this lot without loss of life didn't you?" :)

[Chrysalis]

"You're right Thorgrin, just as if the gods brought us where we were needed! Let's meet the baron."

Before leaving, Kharsis adds:

"As for this lot, constable Garlynd, I have to say this one  - pointing at Brud - gave up the idea of harming us when the others attacked, only a couple of words were needed to make him come back to reason. I just want to make it fair, whatever will happen to them."

[PaulH]

Garrick's ears prick up at the thought a young woman might be in trouble.

Addressing the constable:

"Greetings, I'm Garrick". waits for a reply.
"You seem to be in charge here. OK to leave this stuff here.." (points to hand-cart) "..while we see what's happening at the Inn.."?

If the constable agrees, Garrick grabs his back pack and heads for the inn.

[Custom_Hobby]

"Shouldn't we lighten our load before moving on to another issue?" Amras looks at the chest as he speaks. Shurgging he adds "its just a thought."

[PaulH]

"Amras..... a woman might need our help. Surely that takes preceedence over a simple delivery? It's not as if it's medical supplies or anything.  Besides, we might find out more information for our journey at the inn.."

[Squigface]

I thnk I will be forced to agree with Garrick on this, unless you think we should split up.