Karthil has been staying in Marblemoor for a couple of days, to let his crew rest and perhaps acquire a few new contracts. He decides to set out in the town at dusk, heading towards the traders sanctum which resides in the heart of the town.
When he starts to close in with his destination, he hears a lot of noise from an alley close by, being a fearless warrior he decides to investigate. Arriving at the obscure scene, he observes his surroundings, taking note of -
- There are two of Q'tanis warriors taking care of one of their horses, apparently making their leave until they see their leader.
- Angry Mob shouting and yelling "Hang the Murderer!"
- Marblemoor City Watch arranging said hanging of a troubled looking male elf.
- Nokheimer noble and his guardsman attending.
- Shadowy looking figures in one of the corners of the alley.
Karthil shakes his head and tries to catch his brethren for a short chat, before he's interrupted by an intimidating Commander of the Watch.
"State your business here foreigner!" - City Watch Commander
Briefly confused, Karthil asks the commander how come he's suddenly required to state his bussiness. As he has already been in the town for several days. Commander explains that the town has been plagues with a serial killings of late, and that the City Watch is in constant state of alert.
Karthil explains that he's restocking with his mercenary group, and states that he's looking for work for his group. Q'tani also inquires what evidence points at the elf, proposing the Commander that he'd be interested to look into the case further.
"Haha, how come you care for an elf. I'm sure if we set an example the killings will stop, he was caught stealing apples from the Mayors garden! Sentenced to hang, as always to the petty sub-humans!" - City Watch Commander
"Aye sire, we better get rid of them elves! They are just as wicked as orcs!" - City Watch Guard
Q'tani horrified by the ruthless city watch and their xenophobic views, offers his help to catch the killer and look into the case further. Telling the commander that they're the famous Q'tani Mercenaries. The Commander loosening his tight beanie, tells Karthil to visit the mayors office to cement the deal on catching the killer.
When he starts to close in with his destination, he hears a lot of noise from an alley close by, being a fearless warrior he decides to investigate. Arriving at the obscure scene, he observes his surroundings, taking note of -
- There are two of Q'tanis warriors taking care of one of their horses, apparently making their leave until they see their leader.
- Angry Mob shouting and yelling "Hang the Murderer!"
- Marblemoor City Watch arranging said hanging of a troubled looking male elf.
- Nokheimer noble and his guardsman attending.
- Shadowy looking figures in one of the corners of the alley.
Karthil shakes his head and tries to catch his brethren for a short chat, before he's interrupted by an intimidating Commander of the Watch.
"State your business here foreigner!" - City Watch Commander
Briefly confused, Karthil asks the commander how come he's suddenly required to state his bussiness. As he has already been in the town for several days. Commander explains that the town has been plagues with a serial killings of late, and that the City Watch is in constant state of alert.
Karthil explains that he's restocking with his mercenary group, and states that he's looking for work for his group. Q'tani also inquires what evidence points at the elf, proposing the Commander that he'd be interested to look into the case further.
"Haha, how come you care for an elf. I'm sure if we set an example the killings will stop, he was caught stealing apples from the Mayors garden! Sentenced to hang, as always to the petty sub-humans!" - City Watch Commander
"Aye sire, we better get rid of them elves! They are just as wicked as orcs!" - City Watch Guard
Q'tani horrified by the ruthless city watch and their xenophobic views, offers his help to catch the killer and look into the case further. Telling the commander that they're the famous Q'tani Mercenaries. The Commander loosening his tight beanie, tells Karthil to visit the mayors office to cement the deal on catching the killer.
Karthil demands the City Watch Commander to see reason, and let the poor elf free. And is ready to compensate the stolen apples, and hands a few gold coins to the Commander.
"Mhmm, very well. Release the thiefling! And you foreigner, better take that filthy elf slave of yours and get away from my sight." - City Watch Commander
Learning how corrupt the City Watch was, as the Commander was quick to switch sides as Karthil handed him the gold.
"Thank you! I pledge my life to you, great mercenary leader, take me with you! I'll make a great bowman. Oh sorry, Silas Grassleaf at your service!" - Silas Grassleaf
You decide to pursue those shady looking fellows you saw earlier smirking in the dark corner of the street, but unfortunately they are nowhere to be found. You decide it's starting to get late, and take your newly acquired friend with you to the inn.
"Mhmm, very well. Release the thiefling! And you foreigner, better take that filthy elf slave of yours and get away from my sight." - City Watch Commander
Learning how corrupt the City Watch was, as the Commander was quick to switch sides as Karthil handed him the gold.
"Thank you! I pledge my life to you, great mercenary leader, take me with you! I'll make a great bowman. Oh sorry, Silas Grassleaf at your service!" - Silas Grassleaf
You decide to pursue those shady looking fellows you saw earlier smirking in the dark corner of the street, but unfortunately they are nowhere to be found. You decide it's starting to get late, and take your newly acquired friend with you to the inn.