The group rested uneventfully and woke up in good health albeit a little hung
over, after breakfast the group gathered their belongings and started the ride
towards the city.
The ride took most of the day and by late afternoon they had arrived in the city
and were able to acquire accommodation and stabling to see them through the
palace visit and what ever lay before them afterwards.
News soon started to spread that the Stag Lord's slayers had arrived within
the city and heroes they must be to be summoned to the palace. Though free
drinks didn’t flow freely there were plenty of ears clamouring to hear the
dramatic tale of the bandit kings death.
As the night went on an Elven women by the name of Aria Vellara introduced
herself and sat at the groups table, she ordered them all a drink and wished to
discuss a business opportunity with them. As the conversation unfurled she
informed the group that she was of sorts a "Broker of Information"
and that she would like to assist them in their upcoming ventures simply in
exchange for some land.
The group looked a little puzzled, "What? We don't have any land! Are you
sure you're talking to the right people my lady?" retorted Otto.
Aria smirked, "Of course, I'm sorry you don’t know yet, how silly of
me. Please allow me to explain." The Elven lady explained that when the group arrive at the palace
tomorrow they will be praised for clearing the greenbelt of its bandit issues
and in return will be presented with another charter that will instruct them to
begin construction of a new city in
the greenbelt and a great deal of land, which they will rule.
Vaneer laughed, "You’re crazy Lady! Why would we want to start a city
for someone else if they can't be bothered to do it themselves? We're not
exactly political people, as you can tell".
"Indeed!" replied Aria, "And this is where my offer to help
comes into play". She went on to continue "You see, you will be given
rulership of the city between the five of you, as you see fit. Now obviously you
can't just build a city overnight. You will need supplies and finances and after
tomorrow's announcement you will be approached by many houses and merchants all
wanting to ‘offer’ their support of finances, materials, labour, etc in return for something later
down the line. I am very skilled at finding those dirty little secrets that these people
like to hide and what I'm offering to you in return for a portion of land is my ability to find what secrets a number of these potential partners have and are keeping from you. Point me at the person or groups you want to have investigated and I will do just that."
The group sat in silence for a moment trying to take all the information in,
Aria smiled before finishing, "You don't need to give me an answer today, I want you to think about and discuss this together as a team. But you will soon be up to your necks in politics and the two face
backstabbing that comes with it. I am just after a plot of land to retire to,
so my offer is genuine. Think it over, I shall be at the palace tomorrow, so
you let me know either way." and with a smile she finished off her
wine and said her farewells.
"Soooo what the crap do we do now?" asked Vaneer
"I'm going to be a KING!" Smiled Miro
Vaneer smacked the Halfling across the head, "Quiet you idiot! Besides
you can't be king you wouldn’t know responsibility if it bit you on the
backside!, No I meant with what she said, I can't help but feel we're being
played."
"Agreed" muffled Kyrander from the bottom of his pint as Otto
nodded.
"Either way, I think we need some help in this coming madness and she's
at least been up front with us" mentioned Natalia.
Reluctantly they all agreed to that statement, they knew nothing of this Elven
woman but yet she may give them a fighting chance in this game of politics.
With that in mind the group settled down for the night thinking that maybe they should get some clothing more suited for tomorrows events.
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