Session 10: The King Arrives.
General Summary
The companions of Franchise K after defeating the Lizard like creatures discovered that the three fallen men were Knights of the realm Sanbalet and the boy Rhy are in shock that any one would ever our right attack a knight of the realm let alone murder them. They are completely beside them selves and the look of fear can be seen on their faces. The companions leave for town arriving to Soteropolis North gate in the late afternoon. Alethia is given to Lieutenant Chin per the contract. Dagwyn ask to meet with the Duke but is told that he is not available for unknow amount of time. The party heads back to the guild hall wear they clean up and enjoy a quiet evening on the town or in the guild hall. Dimmir went about mapping the Nobel district. Dagwyn caught up on paperwork. Arceven went to the Market wear he was able to sell the goods acquired in there last job. Dagon went to the open net to hang out with the crowd of rough necks seeking any information or intel he could gather. Dagon and Dimmir were able to discover that somebody has arrived into town, but it was being kept hush hush and no one could figure out who it was. The next morning A courier by the name of corporal Nikaia Iros who tells you that she has been assigned as your contact with the Crimson Guard. Any thing that involves the Crimson Guard is to go through her. She hands Karrin a scroll. As he opens the Scroll and reads that the officers of Franchise K is to report to the council hall at the 12th hour. Giving this to Dagwyn. Then he proceeds to inns that Dimmir, Arceven are having breakfast at. He runs into Dagone on the way to the inns and gives him the information as well. As he arrives near the inns he runs into Jasmal who is coming back from the temple districts form her morning prayer. Noon the party arrives at the council hall wear the work stations are busy with lines as the normal business is being conducted. The NCOIC tell the companions that they are to have a seat in the waiting area, with exception of Dagwyn who is escorted up stairs. Dagwyn who escorted up stairs to room with a round table and eight people dressed in Scarlet and blue robes with white wigs. Duke Fagus get up and hands her a robe and wig and tells her to sit in a chair that matches the color of the robe. There is also a golden chair that is empty around the table. As Dagwyn observes the people she can see the look of fear and sorrow on there faces. She counts three females and five males. Mean while in the lobby a squad of knights show up and announce that unless you are here for the meeting that business is closed for the day and that they are to go home. The citizens even though all are not happy leave as requested. 15 minutes after the citizens go home another squad of knights appear as well as a 6'6" man with long dark hair and a well trimmed goatee with a golden sigil on his chest enters the council hall. Along his side is a high ranking member of the Order of the Red Dragon. He looks at your party ask a question to the ranking knight looks at you as if to ask a question but refrains and goes to the double doors that lead to the council chambers. The ranking Knight goes upstairs where Dagwyn was taken who also goes to the room grabs a robe and wig and tells the duke that the King is ready. All nine people including Dagwyn follow Earl Hippasus leads them down to the council room wear the king waits. Dagwyn sees a chair on the U-Shaped table at the south end of the room with her name on it. She takes a seat and waits. The double doors are open the companions along with people who want to address the council enter the room. Lieutenant Chins comes into the room and announces the Distinguished guess like Merlin, and Prince Arceven Who was given a robe matching his royal colors and white wig as well. Then he announces the newly crowned King Arthur the XVIII. As the crowed in the room stand in ah with comments that the King has not been to Soteropolis since the War of the Ancients. The king keeps things simple for the most part with the exception of announcing new council member Baroness Dagwyn OakenCrown. City business is conducted with the Duke putting Dagwyn on the spot with curfew question. After general city business is conducted the King then ask all council members to leave the chambers with the exception of Dagwyn, Duke Fagus and Earl Hippasus. The king ask questions on the smuggling operation in the house located 12 leagues north of town. He thanks the companions for rescuing the the girl, giving the party a coin purse. He then with respect and admiration ask Dimmir about his golden reaper. He tells Dimmir that this weapon was last seen in the Battle of the Ancients. The king is concerned that this weapon has appeared again since the last time it was seen the Land of Azure was in trouble. The King implores Dimmir to prove his worthiness to the weapon because based on past history they will be needed again. He then informs the companion of the Grand Rose who is coming into Soteropolis secretly and he is hiring them to find out what is on this ship. He believes that is tied to the Crimson Brother hood that has been a problem and a thorn in the Crown side for years. This smuggling operation that they stopped has been going way to long and is very thankful for your contribution to the safety of the realm in stopping the operation. King Arthur tells you that he will be in town long enough to hear there report and information gathered. Then after conducting the business he turns to Dimmir once again and ask him to set up a party that included Mrs. Buttworth's The Open Net, and The Fire Ball Inn as he wants to introduce him self to the citizens of Soteropolis.
Rewards Granted
- 300 Experience Points
- 248 Sheckels (loot)
- 4 Drachma (loot)
- 500 Sheckels (Job 03 Missing Girl)
- 500 Sheckels (Job 05 Smuggling Operation)
Missions/Quests Completed
- Job 03 Haunted House
- Job 05 Missing Girl.
Character(s) interacted with
- Lieutenant Grom Chin who was promoted to Captain by the king
- Duke Caeso Calvisius Fagus
- Earl Skiron Hippasus CO of the 6th Division
- Corporal Nikaia Iros Crimson Guard
- Merlin Ambrosia
- Orim Bimyar
- King Arthur XVIII
