Book 1: Chapter 1 - Troubles in Tharbad

[Muskrat]

"So, they visit different merchants on different days?" asks Halleth. "Is there some sort of trail they follow through the city as they collect their 'protection money?'"

[TetNak]

"We only wish your friendship and freedom to ply your trade."

Aravule looks at Halleth, "We can just wait for them here. Aladil, you can stay at our encampment until it is said and done. The old prison, it happens to be." He shrugs to the truth of it.

[Vardaen]

"Till what's done? You are going to end them? I can't afford to shut down for five days, are you crazy? Look you put an end to them and I'll be grateful, I'll even, well I'll even give you a reward, but I can't shut down. You want to set an ambush for them at my place, I approve, you want to go after them before that, then even better."

[TetNak]

"No, that is not what I meant. Earlier the day on Monday, take your leave."

Aravule listens patiently, "I will need to talk to the others, perhaps we may handle this before Monday. I know not yet. Say you, is it the same three brigands each time? Are they the only ones to rob the merchants?"

[Vardaen]

"Oh yes, alright." He nods, "Yes the same three come each week to rob me. I don't know about the others, but I think so. I haven't talked to them much, most others are too timid to want to do anything about it. You know they burned down Barkwell's tannery when he didn't pay right? No one can afford that to happen to them."

[Muskrat]

Halleth says, "Let's see what Telurin and Hartley found out before laying any plans. Once we know more, we can lay plans for an ambush. But I agree, my liege, that it makes good sense to offer shelter to the merchants at our headquarters if they need it. A generous and lordly thing to do," he says approvingly.

He turns back to Aladil and says, "Yes, we're here to make sure no one gets burned out again. We want put a stop to these attacks on honest folk who are just trying to live their lives."

[TetNak]

"Agreed," Aravule says to Halleth, watching him speak to the merchant. "We shall return with news on our plan. I give you thanks for allowing us to assist you." He reaches out with his hand, "I am Aravule, and this is Halleth." He gives a faint smile, "Apologies for the lack of introductions."

[Vardaen]

"Good to meet you, good luck, and I really mean that!" He shakes hands and sees you off.

You head out looking for Telurin and Hartley and eventually you spy them as they appear to be lookin for you as well.

The four regroup outside some ruined buildings.

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[Blubbo_Baggins]

Telurin shares briefly what they have learned, the merchants who seem willing to help, the one who was too afraid, and most importantly the information about the thug who hides on the rooftops. "Is there anything else of note to add?" he asks, looking at Hartley.

[Wbweather]

"Well, We know that they hit Nomrel up on Sundays. Aladil on Mondays, they visit Findigul on Teusdays and Ibal on Fridays. Serinde was afraid to talk to us. They apparently follow a weekly pattern. They most likely visit her shop on Wednesday or Thursday. It sounds like their next known visit will be to Nomrel. I suggest we plan to deal withth em on Sunday.'