The Imperial Inqusision is here … to save us?

Lord Ambrus’s group just arrived.

Ambrus exclaims, “Grand evening to you all!”

Puptilian says, “Evening. Yet to be seen if its good or not.”

Cryheart says, “Evening, Lord Ambrus.”

Ambrus says, “The harbingers of truth and justice have arrived! We look forward to working with our brothers and sisters of faith.”

Linsha asks, “Which faith might that be?”

Cryheart says, “Evening Disean.”

Ambrus says, “The faith, of course.”

Ambrus bows to Puptilian.

Ambrus says, “Well met, Lord Mayor of Wehnimer’s Landing.”

Puptilian asks, “Lord Ambrus, or do you go by Inquisitor now?”

Disean says, “I am well and renewed in the light of the God-King.”

Speaking to Disean, Goldstr says, “Goods ta hears ye fine.”

Ambrus says, “Lord Ambrus, Lord Inquisitor, Brother.”
Ambrus nods at Puptilian.

Ambrus says, “We have come on a mission of peace.”

Ambrus says, “It is just I, and Disean, Guardian of the Faith.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “I would think you would be housed down in the Outpost. If needed I’m sure Hearthstone just north of here has a room you can rent. The last Inquisitor stayed there for his time here.”

Disean says, “You are a child of the Serpent, your complaint is disregarded. Your heart and work is dark.”
Disean nods at Hadya.

Disean says, “Be fortunate the God-King suffers your presence this moment.”
Disean clenches his jaw.

Ambrus says, “Now now…”
Ambrus nods at Disean.

Ambrus says, “A mission of peace.”

Ambrus says, “I am merely here to perform my task for the Church, and the Patriarch.”

Cryheart says, “I would think that mission of peace would allow tolerance of other’s beliefs for the time being.”

Ambrus says, “The connection between the half-elven rebels and Hendor is one of great alarm. We must discovery how wide spread this truly is.”

Puptilian says, “If it is Hendor you are worried about you are way far away from that Barony. I suggest a more South Eastern Route to get there.”

Ambrus says, “We had made brisk travel plans, and so, we had hoped for some lodgings in your fair town.”

Disean says, “Lady Casiphia, of the One Faith, may offer us shelter within.”
Disean nods at Ambrus.

Ambrus says, “There is, perhaps that option.”
Speaking to Disean, Lylia says, “Casiphia, now there is a name I have not heard in some time.”

Aydan says, “Casiphia hasn’t been seen in these parts in a few months.”

Disean quietly asks, “Where is she?”

Aydan says, “Not here, that’s for certain.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Albanus says, “Although, as the Mayor has suggested, the Hearthstone Manor to the north has housed past Inquisitors.”

You say, “Watch out for orcs.”

Mohrgan quietly says, “There are some Sea caves not far from here. Raznel used to favor those. Perhaps you can sleep there.”

Evia says, “Why yes she did, Chaston Griffin must know all about them in that case.”
Seomanthe suggests, “There’s always the Hanging Inn a lil way back down the road. Very dilligent waitstaff there.”
Disean whispers something to Ambrus.

Ambrus looks over at Disean and shakes his head.
Speaking heartily to Disean, Chamorr says, “Indeed.”

Speaking to Disean, Sareyna says, “Killed any defenseless women of late you pathetic puppet.”

Ambrus says, “A mission of peace, Defender. Let her wild tongue dig the grave, not you.”

Ambrus begins chuckling at Cryheart!
Ambrus asks, “All half-elves?”
Cryheart smiles at Ambrus.
Ambrus says, “That would be absurd.”

Ambrus says, “We are merely here to uncover how far and wide the connection between the Scions and Sir Thadston and Hendora allies stretch.”

Ambrus says, “If the rebellion has been squashed, pray be to Koar.”

Ambrus asks, “If the seeds of unrest and treason still linger in this area?”

Ambrus shakes his head, clucking his tongue.

Ambrus says, “Now then, there’s quite a few voices, and chattering.”

Ambrus asks, “Lord Mayor, have we quarters to use within the town?”
Ambrus peers quizzically at Puptilian.

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “As mentioned earlier you can stay in the outpost or I am sure Hearthstone will work for your needs.”
Evia says, “I heard the inns were all full.”

Ambrus says, “We would like to begin our work tonight, and of course, be as quick as possible in our investigation, but of course thorough as well.”
Evia says, “Something about Frontier Days.”

Ambrus says, “I would rather avoid the Outpost. It is of course, a subject of our investigation. But I wish to be as impartial as possible.”

Puptilian says, “Inquisitor Brieson found his time in Hearthstone comfortable.”
Puptilian shrugs.

Speaking to Ambrus, Albanus says, “I assure you that Hearthstone Manor is quite impartial, and neutral ground.”

Ambrus says, “Hearthstone Manor? I suppose that will suffice. It will be a further walk to all of the locales we intend to visit within the town, but, perhaps you are running out of room due to the festival soon.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “If you have business with peole in the town you can make arrangements to speak with them at the Hearthstone Manor. Until I hear from Thadston or Earl Jovery over my opinions on an Inquisitor here, no Inquisitor will set foot inside the gates.”

Ambrus says, “With all due respect Lord Mayor, the Earl Jovery and Sir Thadston are in no position to speak with any authority on this matter, as they are themselves subjects in the investigation.”

Ambrus says, “I have been sent by the Church of Koar of the Turamzzyrian Empire.”
Hadya says, “Odd, I thought the Mayor had authority over who he lets in town.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Albanus says, “Brother Ambrus, far be it from a simple acolyte as myself from telling you Church business…but the Landing does not lie within the Empire.”

Disean says, “Silence your tongue Ivasian whore, or I will rip it from your throat.”

Ambrus glances with dismay around the area.

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “And Inquisitors that have come inside the town tortured, kidnapped, and hired thugs for killing. I nor the town are fond of Inquisitors as a whole even if Brieson did a good job.”

Ambrus glances at Disean.

Ambrus shakes his head, clucking his tongue.

Ambrus says, “He is a passionate one, young Disean.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “Its more about the fact that the Earl and Baron Malwind have their protection over this town and will hear my petitions. Its about authority and not opinion.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Hadya says, “He is, do forgive me; making it difficult to believe you are here peacefully.”

Ephya says, “Now now.. everyone. The last two inquisitors died horrible deaths… what is this one going to think if we talk to him this way.”
Ephya gazes in amusement at her surroundings.
Ambrus says, “Oh, trust in me, if we were not here peacefully, the young Blameless would not have tolerated her breath, let alone her words.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “And the fact you bring a Blameless with you worries me about being impartial. Until those worries are resolved we are not permitting anyone including an Inquisitor in town.”
Faint golden lines trace across Raelee’s skin as she appears to focus…

Disean clenches his jaw.

Ambrus says, “I will need access to town to complete our investigation.”

You see Lord Ambrus the Inquisitor of the Church of Koar.
He appears to be a Human.
He is average height and appears to be advanced in years. He has deep-set blue-green eyes and dark skin. He has very short, thick dark brown hair shaved at the temples. He has a long face, a crooked nose and a neatly-trimmed dark brown beard.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a crystal amulet, a trimmed white leather coat, a strand of blood marble prayerbeads, a hammered rolaren breastplate emblazoned with the image of a golden crown on a field of white, a pair of smooth leather gauntlets with polished white ora studs, a simple silver wedding band, a gold-stringed dark canvas pack, a gold-bound ebonwood scabbard, some padded dark suede trousers, and a pair of heavy black leather boots.

You see Disean Andrews the Blameless.
He appears to be a Human.
He is tall and appears to be very young. He has dark steel grey eyes and tanned skin. He has a bald head. He has a clean-shaven face, a thin nose and a broad chest. A ring of fresh scars in the shape of a crown have been burnt into the flesh of his head.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a gold-veined pure white Koar symbol, a pale suede longcloak lined with grey fur, a tailored grey leather satchel, a snowy white linen shirt, a crown-embossed white tabard of resplendent white wool, some drake-etched gilded bracers, a pale lacquered sheath bound in gold filament, some cross-buckled grey lambswool trousers, a pair of black leather boots embossed with invar plates, and a strand of blood marble prayerbeads.

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “Then have the Church send a more impartial Inquisitor in your steed without Blameless escorts.”

Ambrus says, “Luckily, the Baron of Bourth has already agreed to provide escorts in the town, when we conduct some of our work.”

Cryheart asks, “He has?”

Evia says, “This seems highly irregular.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “And he has no authority here to do so.”

Ambrus says, “If Disean troubles you, I can can conduct my work in town, without him at my side.”

Ambrus says, “Compromise, after all.”

Ambrus asks, “We seek truth, do you not?”

Ambrus says, “I find it certaintly concerning, a wide range of known criminals, and those of Lornon, are permitted so easily within your town.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “If you seek truth then send someone else. His relation to you and the Blameless makes you less then impartial. If you plan to stay then conduct your interviews in Hearthstone. I wont stop anyone from coming to you willingly. That said I wont let you in town.”

Ambrus asks, “But a truth seeker of the church is finding it challenging to be let in?”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “People of all faiths are permitted in this town. That is our freedom to choose our own faith.”

Ambrus says, “Understand Lord Mayor, you are also involved in the investigation. I had hoped to question you sooner rather than later, as I can imagine your schedule is…hectic.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “I will gladly let you speak to me. Lets head north and settle you in and I’ll be the first interview….outside of the Landing.”

Cryheart asks, “Ye hae a list of whom ye intend to question, Lord Ambrus?”

Disean says, “I will go arrange our quarters.”

Disean nods at Ambrus.

Disean just went north.

Ambrus twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Speaking to Ambrus, Aydan repeats, “Is there a list of persons of interest you’re intending to question?”

Ambrus says, “There is.”

Ambrus nods at Aydan.

Aydan asks, “Who is on this list?”

Ambrus says, “And it is subject to shrink, or expand, as the investigation continues.”

Ambrus says, “I am sorry, that information is not public.”

Ambrus says, “To help protect the integrity of the investigation.”

Ambrus asks, “Silence is often the most damning evidence, wouldn’t you say?”

You ask, “Where’s Turinrond when you need him?”

Ambrus says, “We are investigating the half-elven Scions and Sir Thadston, and his Hendoran allies.”

Disean just arrived.

Ambrus peers quizzically at Disean.

Disean says, “The rooms are full in the Manor. They were just bought up, the doorman claims.”

Ambrus says, “I see…”
Evia says, “Aah a pity.”

You say, “I swear I didn’t send an urchin to buy up all the rooms just now.”

You grin evilly.

Speaking to Disean, Puptilian says, “Tell the doorman to make room and not to give you a hard time about it. The rooms are not full, he is giving you a hard time to enjoy himself.”

Ambrus nods at Disean.

Ambrus says, “Tell him the good mayor said so.”

Ambrus nods at Disean.

Disean just went north.

You say, “He needed time to sneak some half elves through the back door into your quarters.”

Ambrus says, “Now then, I shall conduct most of my questioning, from those who accept such, at Hearthstone.”

Ambrus nods.

Ambrus says, “However, I will investigate a few locations within town as well.”
Ambrus nods at Puptilian.

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “That will be up to discussion at a later time once youare done with your interviews.”

Ambrus says, “It really is not up to debate, as a protectorate of the Turamzzyrian Empire. You have no laws forbidding me to enter.”

Ambrus says, “And it would be extremely careless to create any obstacles for my investigation.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Puptilian says, “As a protectorate you have no laws stating you have authority. Even Sir Thadston respected our laws. So did Inquisitor Brieson.”

Ambrus says, “I would remind you, it is Sir Thadston’s questionable behavior, that has drawn this attention here.”

Ambrus asks, “Now then, any further questions before I go get settled, and perhaps begin some of my work?”

Speaking to Ambrus, Albanus says, “I have a question, Brother.”

Ambrus peers quizzically at Albanus.

Speaking to Ambrus, Albanus asks, “Is it true that Koars’ Light is as grossly incandescent as his followers say?”

Ambrus says, “There is no light brighter than the glory of the God-King.”

Speaking to Ambrus, Hapenlok says, “Except one of your Blameless soldiers on fire.”

Ambrus says, “I shall get settled, and perhaps conduct some business tonight, if not, certaintly tomorrow evening and for the days to come.”