O
Yay; O Yay; let it be known that the Sheriff of Haven demands the
presence of one 'Mindartis the elf' who is hereby arraigned in
connection with the unlawful use of magic against one of his Majesty's
citizens; one Tobrin of Hunter's Inn. All those with knowledge of these
events to present themselves before the Court of Common Pleas this next
eventide.......O Yay O Yay....
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syvil frets terribly and runs to find Mindartis.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mindartis returns from a
mission; which rumour around the tap room of the Tipsy Mermaid, suggests
involved the slaying of The Huntsman cultist, and in the Upper City no
less! He is immediately arrested and carted off to face the Sheriff; Oh
Yay Oh Yay! Let any who have knowledge of the events surrounding the
enchantment of Tobrin of Hunters' Inn by Mindsrtis the Elf, of the Blue
Sashes, give their statements to the Clerk of the Court. Next
morning the Court is in session; and The Lord High Sheriff of Maladon;
acting on behalf of and with power vested in him by The Emporer himself,
presides. ' Now; he says! Who has aught to say in defence of this wretch? '
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ i would like to speak for
myself i am part of the blue sash and in turn the blue sash is governed
by the empire i was on official faction business and in turn makes it
official empire business and this tobrin was knowingly withholding vital
information to this mission meaning he was withholding information on
an official empire faction endeavor knowing this i used the most
harmless way of gaining information to help the investigation move on
and after giving said information tobrin then tried to punch me taking
no action i told tobrin his information could save many lives and
offered some gold has compensation he refused and with the information
we found out that dark magic was involved and that the area was infested
with necromancy power then found and told of the missing faction
members body's from the other respected faction so they could give their
comrade an honorable burial and also stopping the ritual they were put
on so they couldnt rise up with unlife so you see honorable high sheriff
with out the information that tobrin refused to initially give us all
these findings most likely would not of come to light and more deaths in
the area might of happened
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syvil stands from the crowdsI
would speak for Mindartis! Just as he says he did naught to harm the
man; I can attest that by no means was there such an intent. For I was
witness to the event, though I did not first understand what had
happened it became clear when, Tobrin was it?, became so flushed and
accused Mindartis of spelling him. However Tobrin did or said nothing
which would harm the man, nor anyone else.Fact is that he was trying to
hide from us both information on Torigg, who had gone missing, and that
several men had gone into the woods earlier; and not come out. If
Mindartis is guilty for spelling the accuser, then I posit he accuser is
guilty for hiding information that might lead to the safe return and
rescue of what I presume to be the Empire's agents, potentially making
him accessory to murder; which seems a not unlikely fate for those poor
souls. Had he not talked we would not now know that necromancy infests
the Forest of Shadows and we would not have the location where they
likely ended up. Should the court require evidence of my account
then I shall do my best to provide such. If not I suggest that you read
the account of Ezekiel Boone, who has filed a report to the Company of
the Blue Sashes; under who's name we the undertook this task. It will
surely confirm the key points of what I have said here today. Done with his speech Syvil waits for any questions the court might have. And if none, sits down again.I have a nice and comfortable +5 to Persuasion.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Judge looks at Syvil. ' So
Master Dernesson; you swear that this Elf is innocent of any wrongdoing
and that his spell was solely in furtherance of the Empire's charter
upon Maladon? . Can I be sure that this is not false witness you bear out of love for one of you own kindred? '
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syvil's face is one of dislike as he replies, in a still very proper tone if perhaps bit more forced now.Kindred
you say? Not all Elves know each other, and not all those who do enjoy
the others company. No I am not saying this for friendships sake, I am
doing it for it is right, and out of respect for Mindartis as a person
who, although a know-it-all, is a good man. This should be clear from
his actions; going into peril for others and acting not selfishly; but
for the good of our entire group. And, while I cannot prove his intent,
can show evidence for part of my account... Syvil holds out a handful of the obsidian shards.These
were found set in the eye sockets of those slain in the Forest of
Shadows. They have been fouled by dark magic and would have caused the
dead to walk again; thralled to the one who placed them there. Now, had
Mindartis been a man who abuses magic for his own gain, without any
regard for others, then would not he be the one in possession of these
stones? He had all the chances to take them, or ask me for them, yet he
has not. If you wish to inspect my character I think you will not
find it wanting. Should need be I am certain you can receive word from
the rangers of the Drell Forest of my previous deeds and
accomplishments. You see I have fought as part of a faction whose main
purpose is to hunt and slay those who would corrupt the minds of the
free peoples, at great risk to me and costing the death of many
friends... Would I defend one who I suspected of such wrongdoing? Never. Syvil remains standing for a few seconds, as if he wishes to say some harsh words but thinks better of it and sits down again.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Judge confers with the a clerk and nods. '
The Court recognizes that Syvil Dernsson was once a Ranger of the Drell
Forests and accepts his testimony and vouchsafes of good conduct for
Mindartis. I withdraw my earlier objection.' 'Having said that,
your Company's own logs; written by one Ezekiel
Boone, recount that little attempt was made to 'engage the Hunter by
mundane means.....' I cannot in all conscience say that this puts Master
Mindartis' actions in a favourable light. Yet; given his good previoous
conduct, Master Dernsson's testimony and his history of aiding Haven's
interests in a certain affair involving missing livestock in the
Bonewood, I am minded to be lenient.' 'Sit down Master Dernsson;
the Court thanks you for your assistance in this matter and for your
valiant Band's efforts in advancing the Emperor's interests upon Maladon
Isle.' 'The accused will now rise! Master Mindartis; the
testimony you have given and the evidence I have received suggests to me
that your actions in enchanting Tobrin of Hunters' Inn were not borne
of reckless abuse of power but were instead in furtherance of the
Empire's mission. Having said all that, the account of your own
companion; Master Boone, suggests to me that you seek recourse to the
eldtritch far too quickly and you are hereby fined 10 gold for this
minor offense. I also fine Tobrin of Hunters' Inn the sum of 20 gold for
obstructing the Emperor's Officers in the lawful prosecution of their
duties. I can only advise you Master Tobrin, not to sew tight your lips
when the Emperor's servants ask you a question in the future! I will not
tolerate such behaviour again and you Sir had best not protest or I
will be minded to exact a heavier toll. This case is now closed!'
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As Syvil leaves he nods appreciatively towards the Judge.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outcomes; Tobrin of Hunters' Inn fined 20 gold. Mindartis the Elf; fined 10 gold; -5 Fellowship (Tobrin of Hunters Inn) Syvil
Dernsson gains +1 Renown (Haven) after his former station becomes known
as a Ranger of the Drell Forests and is the talk of the tap-rooms of
Haven for several days.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mindartis walks down from the
stand thank the court for its swift and just outcome i walk over to
syvil and thank him for standing up and speaking about what happened in
our recent undertaking
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Judge nods at you Mindartis and whispers 'I know the excellent job the Blue Sashes do in exploring the isle whilst most of the other
Companies sulk on this rock. I am also aware that these allegations may
have been encouraged by certain rivals of your faction; the Badgers who
I believe re-founded Hunters' Inn and have considerable sway over some of it's inhabitants................'+2 Fellowship with Sheriff Sir Jon Cranston for Mindartis for his restrained attitude to the verdict. Adolfo bear hugs Mindartis and Syvil at the same time and takes them to a nearby tavern to get uproariously drunk!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't mention it Mindartis. You do good for others and thus others should do good for you. Now I think - umpf The gangly elf is almost broken in half as he is embraced by Adolofo.Well, aren't you happy Adolfo! Hum? Celebrate? I would love to! Syvil
merrily joins in with the drinking and once sufficiently under the
influence even tries his hand at a lute someone brought with them It's
terrible but he doesn't seem to notice. Luckily he's not tenacious about
it and only plays about half a song before saying something about fresh
air and a drink of water. He comes back in drenched; having stuck his
head in the water barrel.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As Cranston finishes what
he says Mindartis says in the same whispered tone thank you if you ever need
something taken cared off on the isle contact me and you can be sure it
will be taken cared off i nod again and walk away before i get a chance
to say anything im embraced i look at adolfo and say uhh my robe i wont
say no to a good and steady drink i never take to much to get drunk but i
mingle and talk about adventures into the small hours in the morning
and tell funny jokes (so im facing of against this two headed giant wolf
and before i know it im in its mouth going whaaaa throws hands about in
a comical fashion) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mindartis and Syvil gain +1 fellowship with Adolfo
