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 ====== Oswald’s Fleet ====== ====== Oswald’s Fleet ======
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 //See Also: [[http://​bardicknowledge.com/​2016/​gamemasters/​chips-games/​oswalds-fleet|Bardic Knowledge]]//​ //See Also: [[http://​bardicknowledge.com/​2016/​gamemasters/​chips-games/​oswalds-fleet|Bardic Knowledge]]//​
  
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 ==== The Last of the Vulfgrau ==== ==== The Last of the Vulfgrau ====
  
-Eighteeen cloaked and masked people enter a tavern on the edge of [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​The Wash]] for a single purpose – the leader of the [[lore:Vulfgrau Trading House]] has summoned the inner circle. A woman they have never met addresses them. She is pleased with the progress and will now return their blood and give them their final payment. Everything they have worked for these years has reached fruition.+Eighteeen cloaked and masked people enter a tavern on the edge of [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​The Wash]] for a single purpose – the leader of the [[orgs:vulfgrau_trading_house]] has summoned the inner circle. A woman they have never met addresses them. She is pleased with the progress and will now return their blood and give them their final payment. Everything they have worked for these years has reached fruition.
  
 Any that wish to continue the work may stay an join a more select group, any that wish to leave with a heavy purse. A fire has been provided to destroy their blood so that it may never be used against them. Oswald and Nigel both decline the offer to join the smaller group; although they note that five people do elect to continue working with the woman. The independence of Bornheim is coming she says and those who do not wish to be caught up in the firestorm had best leave. Any that wish to continue the work may stay an join a more select group, any that wish to leave with a heavy purse. A fire has been provided to destroy their blood so that it may never be used against them. Oswald and Nigel both decline the offer to join the smaller group; although they note that five people do elect to continue working with the woman. The independence of Bornheim is coming she says and those who do not wish to be caught up in the firestorm had best leave.
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 ==== Lady Hapsteng ==== ==== Lady Hapsteng ====
  
-[[people:​Gia]] wanders through town looking for a place to rest and reach the spirits of this land. She finds an immaculate townhouse in [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​Glory Ridge]] whose garden has attracted many small spirits. She asks permission to sleep in the garden overnight; although the manservant objects, the owner of the house, Countess Beatrice Hapsteng, agrees to her request.+[[people:​Gia ​Sojourner]] wanders through town looking for a place to rest and reach the spirits of this land. She finds an immaculate townhouse in [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​Glory Ridge]] whose garden has attracted many small spirits. She asks permission to sleep in the garden overnight; although the manservant objects, the owner of the house, Countess Beatrice Hapsteng, agrees to her request.
  
 Gia is sleeping on the floor with nothing but a simple cloak wrapped around her. Bel arrives at the Hapsteng house and after seeing nobody, but an elderly homeless woman, slips over the fence. He covers the woman up with his winter cloak as he makes a quick circuit of the house; although she returns it with thanks for the gesture. Bel approaches the carriage house door as the best entrance and tries to use his magic to break down the door. Gia is sleeping on the floor with nothing but a simple cloak wrapped around her. Bel arrives at the Hapsteng house and after seeing nobody, but an elderly homeless woman, slips over the fence. He covers the woman up with his winter cloak as he makes a quick circuit of the house; although she returns it with thanks for the gesture. Bel approaches the carriage house door as the best entrance and tries to use his magic to break down the door.
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 ==== Bargains Struck ==== ==== Bargains Struck ====
  
-Briz visits [[people:​Charles]] in a nice house the demon is using east of [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​Old Town]]. Charles assures him that the current occupants will not be bothering them. The agreement that is eventually signed by both parties ensures the safety of [[people:​Gloria]] and [[people:Ilsa]] from Charles and his kind. Furthermore it requires Charles to stop [[people:​Llannoth the Lich King]] from manifesting within the city. Briz agrees to no longer interfere with Charles or encourage or assist others in doing so.+Briz visits [[people:​Charles]] in a nice house the demon is using east of [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim#​Old Town]]. Charles assures him that the current occupants will not be bothering them. The agreement that is eventually signed by both parties ensures the safety of [[people:​Gloria ​Hölzer]] and [[people:Ilse Lange]] from Charles and his kind. Furthermore it requires Charles to stop [[people:​Llannoth the Lich King]] from manifesting within the city. Briz agrees to no longer interfere with Charles or encourage or assist others in doing so.
  
-Once the contract has been signed Charles opens the front door. Gloria and Ilsa are standing outside shivering from the cold. Tears are running down Gloria'​s eyes as she says, "I am so sorry Briz. I wanted to protect you from him. I agreed."​ A pit opens up in Briz’s stomach when he realizes that Charles has signed a contract with Gloria to shield him. The demon has struck to agreements for the same purpose by ensuring that Briz and Gloria could not talk to each other.+Once the contract has been signed Charles opens the front door. Gloria and [[people:​Ilse Lange]] ​are standing outside shivering from the cold. Tears are running down Gloria'​s eyes as she says, "I am so sorry Briz. I wanted to protect you from him. I agreed."​ A pit opens up in Briz’s stomach when he realizes that Charles has signed a contract with Gloria to shield him. The demon has struck to agreements for the same purpose by ensuring that Briz and Gloria could not talk to each other.
  
-He bound them both to the same promise. Briz, Gloria, and Ilsa seek refuge among the [[lore:Mladovians]] that stay in the city. The next morning he escorts Gloria and Ilsa back to the palace. Everyone is silent while walking there as if the weight of what they did is too heavy a burden to speak.+He bound them both to the same promise. Briz, Gloria, and Ilse seek refuge among the [[orgs:mladovians]] that stay in the city. The next morning he escorts Gloria and Ilse back to the palace. Everyone is silent while walking there as if the weight of what they did is too heavy a burden to speak.
  
 ==== Stonearm Retreat ==== ==== Stonearm Retreat ====
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 Xarth hears the kids in the village talk of a dwarven army coming from the north, so he goes to investigate. Unlike the army that marched north, this one is going south. It is an organized retreat, but the battered and maimed dwarves returning still carry the burden of retreat. He helps the people of the village bring food, water, and bandages to the retreating dwarves. Xarth hears the kids in the village talk of a dwarven army coming from the north, so he goes to investigate. Unlike the army that marched north, this one is going south. It is an organized retreat, but the battered and maimed dwarves returning still carry the burden of retreat. He helps the people of the village bring food, water, and bandages to the retreating dwarves.
  
-The hollow look upon their faces tell the tale of a battle lost in the north. It is not just the [[creatures:​demon]]s,​ but a human mercenary company that strikes at any that are separated from the group. Looters most likely, although they are flying a banner and seem devilishly organized. The only other thing of note was a cloaked figure astride a nightmare wielding an iron staff and doing battle with the powerful spirit that seems to be driving the demons forward. She was surrounded by an "honor guard" of [[lore:Reavers]]. The sight was almost more unnerving than the demons attacking them.+The hollow look upon their faces tell the tale of a battle lost in the north. It is not just the [[creatures:​demon]]s,​ but a human mercenary company that strikes at any that are separated from the group. Looters most likely, although they are flying a banner and seem devilishly organized. The only other thing of note was a cloaked figure astride a nightmare wielding an iron staff and doing battle with the powerful spirit that seems to be driving the demons forward. She was surrounded by an "honor guard" of [[orgs:reavers]]. The sight was almost more unnerving than the demons attacking them.
  
 Xarth says goodbye to Adolphus and travels north to link up with the dwarves still fighting the retreat. Their efforts to slow down the demons will allow more of their wounded to reach the relative safety of the walls. Xarth says goodbye to Adolphus and travels north to link up with the dwarves still fighting the retreat. Their efforts to slow down the demons will allow more of their wounded to reach the relative safety of the walls.
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 In the morning Oswald decides to speak with the [[people:​Donat Lange|Lord Marshal]] concerning supplies needed for his ships. As the only remaining captain he has a right under the charter to freely contract for goods and services. The elves are interfering with him. He decides to take along Nigel in case things get dicey. The city is no longer safe to travel, even during the day, except in numbers. In the morning Oswald decides to speak with the [[people:​Donat Lange|Lord Marshal]] concerning supplies needed for his ships. As the only remaining captain he has a right under the charter to freely contract for goods and services. The elves are interfering with him. He decides to take along Nigel in case things get dicey. The city is no longer safe to travel, even during the day, except in numbers.
  
-Along the way they run into Briz, Gloria, and Ilsa – who are also going to see the Lord Marshal. Oswald decides that this is the ticket into the Palace District so he joins their group. As they near Glory Ridge the crowds begin to thicken. Gia is at the front of the crowd speaking passionately about the food being horded by those within its gilded gates. The guards stationed outside are not letting anyone into distract unless they have a sealed note from one of the households inside.+Along the way they run into Briz, Gloria, and Ilse – who are also going to see the Lord Marshal. Oswald decides that this is the ticket into the Palace District so he joins their group. As they near Glory Ridge the crowds begin to thicken. Gia is at the front of the crowd speaking passionately about the food being horded by those within its gilded gates. The guards stationed outside are not letting anyone into distract unless they have a sealed note from one of the households inside.
  
 The guards recognize Briz, Gloria, and the Baron’s daughter right away and push back a opening for them to pass through. When Oswald and Nigel force their way through immediately behind them Gia has the entire throng push through. The guards lose control but are not willing to draw their swords and drive the people back. Instead a large march begins towards the [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim|Palace District]]. The guards recognize Briz, Gloria, and the Baron’s daughter right away and push back a opening for them to pass through. When Oswald and Nigel force their way through immediately behind them Gia has the entire throng push through. The guards lose control but are not willing to draw their swords and drive the people back. Instead a large march begins towards the [[atlas:​Districts of Bornheim|Palace District]].
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 As Briz passes by the Hapsteng residence the spirits that constantly swirl invisibly around him suddenly grow not only in numbers, but size as well. Instead of appears as motes of dust, snow, or ice – they take on distinct forms visible for everyone to see. The crown immediately panics and flees from the sudden magic. This makes Briz uncomfortable;​ although Gia manages to soothe some of the crowd from turning on them. The temple guards standing watch outside the palace walls rush forward and quickly hustle Briz and his group through the gatehouse. As Briz passes by the Hapsteng residence the spirits that constantly swirl invisibly around him suddenly grow not only in numbers, but size as well. Instead of appears as motes of dust, snow, or ice – they take on distinct forms visible for everyone to see. The crown immediately panics and flees from the sudden magic. This makes Briz uncomfortable;​ although Gia manages to soothe some of the crowd from turning on them. The temple guards standing watch outside the palace walls rush forward and quickly hustle Briz and his group through the gatehouse.
  
-When they reach the Lord Marshal’s residence they are expertly stripped of weapons, while Gloria and Ilsa are led away by ladies-in-waiting. Briz drags Nigel to one side and quietly tells him in vague terms what happened last night including what he has learned about Llannoth the Lich King. The [[wp>​Chamberlain_(office)|Chamberlain]] takes the group to a private dining area and has the staff fetch some meager food and drink. It is clear the Lord Marshal has stripped his larder bare for the city.+When they reach the Lord Marshal’s residence they are expertly stripped of weapons, while Gloria and Ilse are led away by ladies-in-waiting. Briz drags Nigel to one side and quietly tells him in vague terms what happened last night including what he has learned about Llannoth the Lich King. The [[wp>​Chamberlain_(office)|Chamberlain]] takes the group to a private dining area and has the staff fetch some meager food and drink. It is clear the Lord Marshal has stripped his larder bare for the city.
  
 The door opens and Lady Hapsteng comes through, followed by [[people:​Lady Liese]] and the Lord Marshal deep in conversation. Gia immediately stands up and blocks the path of Lady Hapsteng as she tries to leave. The Lord Marshal looks vexed and Lady Liese shocked at the impudence of the old woman. Lady Hapsteng’s cool eyes clash with Gia's impassioned ones for long moment. Long enough for Oswald to notice the aura of dark magic about her. Nigel steps up to pull Gia away, but he really intends to gaze upon her soul. He sees that she has sold her soul or immeasurable power. She is a very dangerous person. The door opens and Lady Hapsteng comes through, followed by [[people:​Lady Liese]] and the Lord Marshal deep in conversation. Gia immediately stands up and blocks the path of Lady Hapsteng as she tries to leave. The Lord Marshal looks vexed and Lady Liese shocked at the impudence of the old woman. Lady Hapsteng’s cool eyes clash with Gia's impassioned ones for long moment. Long enough for Oswald to notice the aura of dark magic about her. Nigel steps up to pull Gia away, but he really intends to gaze upon her soul. He sees that she has sold her soul or immeasurable power. She is a very dangerous person.
  
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