Try as they might, Dravus Arkell (newly appointed Sheriff, and associate of Cimri Staelish) and his men leave enough clues and evidence behind that citizens of Longacre realize that several grizzly murders took place at the Longacre Armory, even if they are not sure who was killed. Word spreads like wild dragon fire.
It seems that the most righteous citizens of Longacre have finally reached a fervent hatred for their oppressive government. For years now, Archbaron Fex has been taxing them into starvation, bankruptcy, and slavery. His most recent appointments that masquerade as lawmen even while they murder townsfolk is the last straw. Convinced that their only chance of survival is in overthrowing Archbaron Fex and his lackeys and throwing in with the Glorious Reclamation, the bravest among them dust off their old military weapons, create makeshift clubs from broken furniture, or simply gather up small bags of rocks for throwing and take to the streets. They are determined to put an end to known Thrune supporters, Sheriff Arkell, and Wyrune Thrune and his unnamed band of enforcers.
Most of the populace hides indoors, a sense of forboding strong in the air. They secretly hope that their more courageous neighbors might combine with the Glorious Reclamation and rid them of the Thrune menace, but they also secretly long for things to go back to the way they were - oppressed, but safe. They watch from shuttered windows to see how events play out in the streets, eager for the dice to fall as they may so that they can get back to their lives.
Word also spreads that The Fifth Sword Knight Tileavia Allamar has broken through her grief after being visited by The Angel Knight herself and gifted with potent magic that may just turn the tide against the local government. She has sent word to her parishoners that they should travel in groups to the Church of Iomedae where she will rally them into an organized attack once she has finished her prayers.
So is it customary for mortals to be so unintelligent and willing to die for a lost cause that violates the laws of the land?
ReplyDeleteAfter recent events you have all notices a change in Wyrans behavior. His eyes seem to be constantly blood shot and wider than normal, he always has a slight sheen of sweat and his collar is constantly undone as he tugs at it constantly. Very frequently you find him avoiding eye contact with Mirrors and positioning himself so that he can't see them, or sitting alone staring down at the trademark Mutagen Vial that summons Henry Heavy Hands, one hand gently stroking the glass as he mutters to himself before becoming suddenly afraid and quickly stowing the vial.
ReplyDeleteHe also constantly stares down at the strange Burnt, Water Damages book he carries as if trying to will words to appear on its blank pages.
If asked or approached he tells you its nothing of your concern and quickly changes subjects. If Henry Hammer Hands is mentioned his eye grow suddenly wide and distant as his breathing swiftly increases and he begins to sweat more, tugging at his collar. After a moment he seems to regain himself but is otherwise very obviously distracted.