HT Player DS Character Name Type Status/Notes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar .. Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma W2R2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma W3R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra Game Web Site - http:/nrgcomputers.com/pbem/ Public posts/actions to pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org (mailing list) Private emails (not public actions) to pnpgm@comcast.net Game Update #45 sequence (file #336) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: None. ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Assuming Kiet gets time in the evening to attend to Z'leyra, he'll try to arrange to bring a bottle of wine and goblet or two. May as well be comfortable while we are at it. Kiet tells her "I saw a man go into a shop with a case that... OOC...sorry if this is late....no, wait...it's only Tuesday.... work week here is Sun-Thur....keeps throwing me off.... GM: Ack. I know its kind of hard these days to figure out what is late. Course I tend to see more 'late' stuff than 'early' stuff. But oh well. From Kell: [Re: Actions] [Oh, Ice Cream Fridays work too!! Maybe Quesadilla afternoons? ] Ha'Kell thinks about this, it is the most direct and ... ---------------------- [Time: 6:32 pm] Kell looks directly at Mr Smith, the scumbag, and gives .... ------------------ [Time: 6:43 pm] Hmm, where is Corona? That eagle has been very prominent, is there some connection between Corona and? Kell will listen to Kiet explain things, and if given the... ----------------------------- [Going to see Z that night, Kiet has the wine and others may go too ] Kell will go with Kiet to see Z'leyra that evening, and bring some decent food from a tavern along with the wine. After Kiet is done the half-elf adds, "The Ki Land company... GM: Ack. Chocolate or bust. I had to change one word as I had no clue what it was to vilest food. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] When asked where her sister is Z'leyra answers "I have ... GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Speaking to Z’leyra and the group on his findings: OOC: Arawn will not mention his thoughts regarding her twin at the moment and will ask the others to not discuss this with her unless further evidence is discovered or other leads have been exhausted. IC: [Once they’re together in a spot where they can have a private discussion] Arawn was keen to learn what the others had discovered ... “I followed Martin to his home and watched as he tended ... GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra thanks Keit and Kell for the food. Then to Arawn "Secrets. Politics. An offer I accepted. If not misled I ... GM: Ack. Wow you speak of the meeting that plainly. Not good. Folks this one disclosure took me for a swing. I was not expecting this so I had to stop Saturday and consider the options. Some of it was assumptions of the suite in garrison but it was known it was a garrison not a inn so could've been assumed guards around. Now I've weighed the consequences and we move on. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Arawn's eyes narrowed slighty alongside a hint of a ... "Unless you prefer to deal with it yourself I'll see to ... GM: Ack. From Kell: [Re: Actions] [OOC - Kell explains all of what he found at both companies when he has the chance. Not sure what impact it may have, and since technically that paper he has wasn't found with a warrant, it may not be admissible as evidence against anyone. He'll keep that paper to himself for now, except the name of the moneylender Sovis Smith, another Smith. Trying to keep things moving, and since we are moving out of Ticasi, focusing on that. ] Kell nods to Arawn, "Of course I can help deliver the gold." "They really want you to leave, don't they?" the trader... GM: Ack. From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Arawn gave Kell and appreciative smile before rolling his.... "Great. That family has their hands in everything. No wonder... GM: Ack. From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Z'leyra accepts Arawn's offer to deliver the gold. She... "If we do not find the killer, then yes, going to see my... In the morning: She will try to make sure Corona is fed and explain as... Having much of her equipment back Z'leyra will proceed to her uncle's house and ask if he wants to accompany him while she casts her Akasha spells to try to locate the killer(s). She trusts Arawn and Kell to deliver the gold. Any party members that wish to accompany her are welcome to do so. Z'leyra plans on a number of Akasha spells. [She will first cast an EL0 Balance Purification (with luck ring and thru Wand) then cast the Akasha using her Luck Ring and thru her wand (powered where possible by her batteries).] A couple of Akasha spells at Poorda's. One low EL to show the recent killing and taking of the vase. A max EL to see the person she had talked about at the time of Tiren's death. After these she will attempt to follow place to place her father's assassin after the murder. One Akasha per place till she finds the change in identities, runs out of casting ability, or loses track, in which case she would try tracking in the other direction...to see where the assassin came from. GM: Ack. Cast at Poorda's place while Gorsh has admitted to the killing? Plus no one asked the exact time of this mystery man in hat she saw. It can be assumed that Gorsh who had a hat might be the man. But regardless if you see him then what? Do you follow? Theres limited amount of spells one can cast to find one or the other killer. As to Tiren's Green gal if she got on a horse and went down the street there are three directions. North, South, East. You might find where she went if she went that way but how far do you follow then? I'll assume based on comments above until tapped out. So need to assign how many possible spells to which killer. Gorsh or Green gal. Since you might only have 15-16 castings before tapped out for the day. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Ticasi] [Decalis 24th, 1634TH] [Time: 3:26 pm] Z'leyra explains about her twin system and hears the Dean ask more questions. Ha'Kell thinks about this, it is the most direct and straight forward explanation. An identical twin would explain all of the unknowns, except motive. What is the motive? When asked where her sister is Z'leyra answers, "I have no reason to believe that she ever left the Kameran, roughly a thousand miles north east of here." The Dean starts to speak but then closes his mouth in thought. [Time: 6:32 pm] As the court adjourns, Martin is escorted to the door to be questioned and see why his son is arrested. Kell looks directly at Mr Smith, the scumbag, and gives him a huge smile, showing off his white teeth and handsome face, and shoving it right into that jerk's brain. He will revel in this time and do what is possible to bring Mr Smith down. Arawn frowns though at Kell for his mood. One does not need to be an empath to see what Kell is thinking. Arawn considers some straight talk on good will and all that is in order in the future. [Time: 7:28 pm] Finally Z'leyra is processed and allowed her visitors. All but Kell and Kiet are here at this point. But should be here soon. For those who remain they stay in the tiny suite. The second floor garrison suites are actually just a bigger two room area. The back is the bedroom with latrine style facilities. The outer room is a couch, table and 4-5 chairs depending on how many are in it. The inside room is maybe 10 feet by 10 but the outer room is 15 by 15 and it is still a bit cramped. Arawn was keen to learn what the others had discovered and to share his own findings as well. After listening to whatever the others had to tell he updated them in regards to his little excursion. "I followed Martin to his home and watched as he tended to something in an upper room. It might prove to be nothing of significance but, considering he seemed in a hurry to meet with Milo afterwards, prior to court, I would take a guess it has something to do with this whole mess. Afterwards, I overheard Milo inform his brother he would tell the truth, that he had a 'difference of opinion' with Tiren, to which Martin advised him to 'not add to it... especially on the other stuff'. It might be worth investigating just what Martin was up to in that room if we're to find out the truth to things here." After discussing this he turned to Z'leyra, recalling the shift in her energies after her private court meeting. "What happened in there?" [Time: 7:40 pm] Unali listens to the others then when there is time in between she explains what she found for Z'leyra to hear. Though some of it was found out in court Unali tries as softly as she can to tell her the details so not to distress Z'leyra. Arawn listens about Hayna and is impressed at the change in personality. Maybe the woman was not understood as well as before. [Time: 8:15 pm] Kiet exits the courthouse while most of the building has shut down. For over an hour he was asked questions and the chief investigator to Poorda's death listened. A scribe would make it a legal testimony as well. But the investigator says unless a trial goes on he may need to testify again. But most cases these things get plead agreements. The investigator assumes Garr's dad will try to reduce a public trial. just moments ago in the 2nd lower basement level Kiet exited the small dim interrogation room. The investigator would occasionally exit and return shortly after Kiet assumed he asked Gorsh questions or maybe other constables. Finally he is given leave. Kiet exited the room and sees Martin and his nicely dressed lawyer on a bench. Both men stop talking and stare. Martin stares at Kiet and if had nails in his mouth would make paper thin tacks. Kiet for his part passes the men and bows like they did in Katai. Then moves on best not to anger the snake too much. Kiet may not be worldly on politics and justice systems but he knows that was on purpose. Constables probably use that same technique to cull the weak from the strong who will be willful to testify or shrink away. Either way Kiet suspects he will not be invited to the Smith family for dinner anytime soon. Now back outside he heads to the market. Walking along the dark streets he not alone as many are still around in the down town area. He is fascinated by the use of magical city lights that glow brighter than normal candle or lantern lights. These orbs do the work of 3 such normal lantern lights. But as he nears the market he notices oil lights still glowing that aren't magical. It seems traditional ways of market places and decoration is still in order. Markets in many places like oil lamps as it tends to sooth customers by the flicker of the lamp. Some of the most profitable markets use tiki torches for some reason compared to lanterns that glow but of clouded light. Kiet enters a wine shop and finds a Ticasi red blend. The clerk says Ticasi does little wine making as they import most from Donara. But these are from the north of the province that only create a good crop every 4-5 years. This one is 34 years old but is good according to the clerk. Kiet pays for the wine and some cheap goblets Then heads toward the garrison. It has been a long and tiresome day. [Time: 8:24 pm] Kiet arrives at the garrison which is a sprawling 3 story complex. While general prisoners are on the first floor rear the 'guest' suites are the second floor. Folks who have diplomatic issues but are in trouble, those accused of high crimes but house arrest is warranted and the like are for the suites. A constable leads Kiet to Z'leyra's suite after checking the wine for tampering. Kiet sits on a couch as Z'leyra sits in a chair. This place is almost better than some Inns. Kiet pours the wine as the constable reminds him. "You have only about half an hour as visitors can't stay beyond 9." With that the constable shuts and locks the door. Kiet tells her, "I saw a man go into a shop with a case that looked like one in Poorda's place. He sold it then met up with Gar(r) Smith at a brothel. Councilor Smith then meets with Smith the Younger and asks 'Is that him?', indicating the vase seller. Then they leave. I found out later that Poorda was dead and I just knew that the vase seller killed her...and I suspected strongly that the Smiths put him up to it. Sure enough, the vase was missing from Poorda's quarters. We ran into her killer soon afterward and somebody tried to kill him! We were lucky enough to get him out alive if not unharmed... but that just made him more...um...pliable...yeah...during questioning. He confessed to the murder. I informed the judge about this. With luck, it should remove ANY possible influence the Smiths have in your case." "Between that and the wine, I hope it helps you." Z'leyra asks some questions and seems in a decent mood. Kiet explains his court interrogation. The suite is large but can hold 4 with ease and maybe 6 at any one time. So some members have to sit outside and wait as they talk to Z'leyra. Kell sits besides Kiet and listens. Kell will listen to Kiet explain things, and if given the opportunity will add a small piece of news. "As far as I know, Poorda never intended to sell her house. The Ki Land Development company even offered her a very large offer which she declined. Perhaps the Ki Land company can verify this as I'm sure they have good records on what they purchase and offers made. The only way Martin Smith could plan to start construction on their new school is if they have the land, which they did not until today with Poorda's death. That is either a very, very large coincidence or Martin Smith had foreknowledge of some sort." "I don't believe that Milo Smith or the Ki Land Development had anything to do with this. Whilst it is possible, both have acted with honor and honesty throughout these events. Martin Smith is the driving force, with his son Garr." Since Kell figured Z'leyra would be given the vilest food the city could buy he decided to bring food for him, her and Kiet. As the time gets near to end of visitor shift they finish the meal. After Kiet is done the half-elf adds, "The Ki Land company doesn't have anything to do with Poorda's murder. The only they have is they work for Martin Smith." Taking a few last bites of the dinner. Z'leyra thanks Kiet and Kell for the food. Then to Arawn "Secrets. politics. An offer I accepted. If not misled I will be released tomorrow with two minders, I will be able to do Akasha spells that day but must leave by the next day. I will only be able to come back if and when I have proof of Tiren's murderer. If the gold hasn't been delivered I should also make sure that that is done before I must leave." Arawn and Kell notice Z'leyra must be highly distracted as she just told something that has to have been a big secret. Arawn glances at the cell front at the bars and sees a guard with back to the suite standing there. Arawn figures maybe she should've been more concerned of being heard. But now it is too late. Arawn's eyes narrowed slightly alongside a hint of a smile at Z'leyra's guarded reply. Whomever she had spoken to in private was obviously someone of great influence, more so than any of the Council members and which hinted at a few possible identities. He left off prying further into the details of the clandestine conversation as she had her reasons to avoid sharing too many details - Secrets and Lies, all part of the game when politics were involved. "Unless you prefer to deal with it yourself I'll see to the gold delivery and have Kell accompany me to help finalize the business transaction. In the meanwhile, I don't know what else was shared with you during your meeting but as the Powers That Be seem to be urging your hunt beyond Ticasi I'd suggest speaking with your uncle, perhaps other relatives as well, before leaving unless evidence pops up to give us reason to linger here. If the murderer was an outsider it may have something to do with events outside this city. Your father shared much with you but there are some things a parent rarely tells their child. Some stories are best shared with close council, trustworthy friends and family. Perhaps one of those stories might guide you towards additional clues and an answer." Kell nods to Arawn, "Of course I can help deliver the gold." Kell listens to Z'leyra explain and shifts a bit with nerves at the statement. Clearly someone wants this whole thing covered up and now 1 or more guards may have heard. Z'leyra accepts Arawn's offer to deliver the gold. She gives him the gold and details for the transaction. She thanks Arawn and Kell for both the offer and the suggestions. She decides that she will try to meet up with her uncle in the morning. While she likely could lose the escorts she decides that unless they prove to be a real problem it would be best to stay on their good side. "If we do not find the killer, then yes, going to see my sister may be the next step." "They really want you to leave, don't they?" the trader intones with a funny look. Some may say predatory, some may say as an angel, some may say never trust a smiling trader. "I won't pry into the why, yet we need a plan after your release. The options I see are finding the actual killer, or getting into some, er, rather interesting scrapes so those escorts get lost and we can do whatever." "Z'Leyra, this is up to you. In my mind, the best option is asking your family then going to find your sister. Or we can hang the whole thing and never return to this city." as he looks her in the eyes with a now gently but firm look of compassion. Arawn hears Kell speak of yet another Smith. He hopes this moneylender is not one to deal with the gold bar. Arawn gave Kell and appreciative smile before rolling his eyes and shaking his head when Sovis ties to the Smith clan were mentioned. "Great. That family has their hands in everything. No wonder they've escaped punishment in the past. But it seems many on the Council would prefer to see their stranglehold on things come to an end. They've just been waiting for the opportunity and the things we've presented just might give them that chance. So maybe we can keep an ear to the ground and see if we can help them out." Everyone hears a noise down the hall and looks through the cell bars. A man appears in the dark hall and waves the guard away. "Her lawyer is here we'll need privacy." The guard nods and leaves from earshot. The defense lawyer steps forward and places a hand on a magical rune on the wall. Arawn senses magic activate and a very dim field of energy of some kind lowers behind the man as he steps into the cell. "Its a privacy field so no magic can be used to listen in. Sorry I'm late. I had to line up witnesses and other things for the morning. I hope we've not spoken of any strategy yet. Sadly we have short time left before they get us to leave. The basic strategy is to ensure our witness list will show you were at school during the times of his murder. I have a couple new witnesses I'm told from my staff that might help." Ht pulls up a chair and sits down. "This will be a hard road. It may take weeks or months to solve." Z'leyra stares so even he doesn't know what she knows. IF she had known of the privacy field she'd have used it but this is all new to her. [Time: 9:02 pm] A guard appears in front of Z'leyra's suite and lowers the privacy field. "Visitors need to leave now. You may stay if need for 30 more minutes." He nods to the defense lawyer. The party stands and wishes Z'leyra a good night's rest. Some may have heard about tomorrow but they will not hold their breath if things don't work out. Many of the party head to the inn for a late dinner while Unali decides she needs to do a few things and departs from the group and will return later. Back upstairs the lawyer turns to Z'leyra. "Your friends trust the system. I don't want to know what was said earlier when we exited the room. But I must say I'm curious." He raises a hand. "But in this work I've learned to accept what is given. Now let's cover the details once more and try to get a solid strategy in order.." [Ticasi] [Decalis 25th, 1634TH] [Time: 5:38 am] Z'leyra wakes up not from the noise as there have been occasional noises from downstairs general cell block yelling and fighting. But she wakes up for the uncertainty of the trial and her own sister. Could it even be true? Will she be forced to give up her sister and hunt her down to face possible punishment here? She exits the inner room and begins to pace back and forth after dressing. [Time: 6:15 am] Arawn and Kell exit the tavern after a quick breakfast of eggs and sausage or greens and fruit for Arawn. They carry the bag for the gold bar as they head for the moneylender shop. [Time: 6:22 am] Z'leyra is given a light breakfast of bread, cheese and and oatmeal. She only picks at the food as she continues to wonder about the future. Z'leyra will try to make sure Corona is fed and explain as much of what is going on to Corona as will understand. She does this through the window as Corona sits on a tree outside her cell. [Time: 7:08 am] Finally the moneylender shop opens and Arawn and Kell enter to perform the exchange. Documents are exchanged showing the deal from the east. The clerk takes the two gold bars to the side and tests them to ensure they are all gold. Once his magic detector verifies it he nods. "Ok. Two bars is over 1,200 coins. Looks like you are due 25 gold for the two bars according to the agreement from Carver." He goes to another room and enters their vault and comes back out with the gold bag. He hands the bag to Arawn. "Nice business dealing with you. This should help us go for the rest of the hard winter." [Time: 7:45 am] Z'leyra arrives at the court cuffed again and ready to wait for the judges. She meets her defense lawyer again and goes over any changes. "One witness got sick but his info is not as important as he is a janitor who only saw you briefly at the school. So it'll be fine. He's been sick a couple days and at his place." [Time: 7:58 am] Just as the last party member enters the court room behind Z'leyra the councilors and judges take their seats. The day started out chilly from 10 degrees and won't warm up to 30 until afternoon. While the courthouse has a furnace the heat is taking time to warm up the place. The court is called to order and the defense lawyer calls his next witness. The first of three teachers who quickly testify of seeing Z'leyra in school at the time of the murder. The prosecutor tries to trip them by ensuring they saw her and not this woman in green. He is able to get one teacher, Mortis Kanar, who teaches jewelry and magic mixtures, to trip to explain that his eyesight is not as good as used to be but he swore he saw Z'leyra levitating as he passed in the hallway. With two good witnesses and 5 students to come forward to also testify the court finishes this period. Finally the defense calls Hayna forward. She takes the seat and is sworn in. "So tell us of that day." Hayna looks at the wall not wanting to meet Z'leyra's eyes. "The day before was bad as I just had a stressful day at a healing herbs test. So that morning I went to the library to try to find a book a friend recommend so I can study better. It had better pictures. As I left the library I was passing the Angus Garrison and I noticed Z'leyra outside the garrison talking to a guard." The defense lawyer turns and glances at Z'leyra then back at Hayna. He confirms the time. At least 45 minutes before the murder and when others had testified that Z'leyra was in school for almost 3 hours before. "Yes this was it. As I passed I thought it odd as she was asking for directions." "Really? To where?" "To places she already knew. Like....like Tiren's street." The courtroom begins to murmur and the judge has to silence folks. "Why would this woman who has lived her for many years want to know directions to her street?' "You didn't this odd?" "Yes. But I figure maybe some spell backfired and she lost her mind briefly. I've heard of such things during one class myself on Healing Tragedies. One woman had a spell backfire and she lost her hearing for 3 days. " "What was she wearing?" Hayna explains the green clothing seen in the illusion. "Why didn't you mention this yesterday?" "We've had our....problems in the past." Hayna looks down and at the floor. "I figured no one would've believed me or trusted my word. Dean Asher knew of our problems and had dealt with us fighting a few times. It would've been..." She looks up and at the lawyer, "Would've been problems for both of us." "So after you learned of Tiren's death you held this secret for over 2 years? Why?" "She had left and it might not have solved anything." "Except for helping a man's reputation and others like her family to wonder for two years on this accident." "I'm sorry. After I saw that ...thing yesterday at his house I realized what happened." "Do you recall the guard's name or what he looks like?" She shakes her head. "So it is only your word this happened." She nods. Prosecutor steps up, "are you certain it was her in every way? Not a disguise or illusion?" "No. Well..yes. That was her I'm sure. But if it was a disguise or illusion then no I'm unsure. Though that blasted bird of hers and that drum she always wore were missing." Z'leyra looks down thinking of Fisherking. Hayna is dismissed and Milo is called back to the stand. "Were you able to obtain the documented requested?" "We are still looking but we have found some..." Milo hands over some documents showing the legal methods of the mine and dealing with Tiren. But he explains he should hopefully have the rest by this afternoon. [Time: 9:18 am] The judge calls a man behind the prosecutor to the bench. All 3 councilors, judge and the man chat briefly. Arawn is tempted to use his magic but was warned that doing so would be not allowed and could be detected. [Time: 9:33 am] The judge dismisses the man and Z'leyra is told by her lawyer he is probably a truthsayer. While not fully allowed in most situations truth magic is used to at least add advice to judges on what they detect. The judge begins to sift through various documents and finally puts them aside. The judge looks around the room, "Based on this hearing the city has not shown enough evidence to keep you further for trial. Several of the witnesses seem to be give us enough doubt that this mystery woman in green was not the defendant. However, there is some concern that the person we need to ask is your sister a twin. Since she is not here we are limited on our jurisdiction. I am not authorized to keep you in this city nor the constables. But I strongly suggest you stay until the prosecutor can be assured the true killer will be found." The prosecutor stands, "the city is confident that we can put out an alert for this woman. The problem is if Z'leyra enters they will see this woman. We are in a hard place ourselves on how to proceed. I recommend we dispatch a bounty hunter to find this twin and bring her to justice." The judge nods, "so ordered. He will get as much information from you." He looks at Z'leyra. "As he can. ' Then the judge leans forward becoming serious. "If I find that you have made this court and this city a fool by averting justice I will see that you and others." He waves at hand at the audience. "Will return to see what a court can really do. Is this understood?" The judge leans back into his cushioned chair and folds his hands on the bench. "This investigation on the murder of a councilor will not end. It will just have to change as the investigation on other things opens. You are hereby free to go." He holds the gavel in the air. "I hope for you that you bring the true killer to justice or your reputation as well as Tiren's will be diminished." He bangs the gavel down and leads the bench to the back door. Z'leyra had expected this but it still seems way too easy. A murder this way with her right here they just release? She wonders if the law is being twisted for the powers that be or forces not even known. She stands and looks back to the party who feign surprise. But she sees Hayna is quickly moving to the back door. The prosecutor had protested but seems to just sigh as yet another lack of evidence is shown in his face. When dealing with magic one must find magic experts who can fight back. But in this city such things are few and far between. The defense lawyer slaps Z'leyra's back and congratulates her. "So what now?" [Time: 9:41 am] The party heads down stairs with Z'leyra with them after singing papers on her release. As they enter the lobby of the courthouse she sees Hammerhand and Martin Smith whispering. On seeing the party Martin steps back and salutes Z'leyra while smiling. He turns and leaves the courthouse. Uncle Hammerhand sighs and moves toward Z'leyra. "It seems Garr is now in deep trouble. The investigators say he will do time for sure Even Martin will not be able to help him this time. His trial will start next week. As to Martin himself...he remains untouched." The party stare at the man and he finally explains in a soft whisper. "It seems he was told by a certain guard of this outcome today. He made a deal with the investigator that he would be not investigated if he didn't bring this situation at hand. That could bring problems to the city. So he may have some involvement but he will not be touched. But his son is due a long prison stay if not other measures." Hammerhand looks at Z'leyra in the eye as he speaks. Quietly he conveys that he probably knew what happened in that private meeting and even his eyes seem to convey he was behind it in doing a favor. But he shows now sadness that this slip of the tongue may result in Martin being loose and having a card to play in the future. Kell, Kiet and others stare as Martin mounts his horse as he smiles. He may know his son is in trouble but his power as councilor is probably still secure. While he may not be one to be investigated at least others on the council will know he had something to do with things from Poorda to Tiren's death. [Time: 9:55 am] The party exits the courthouse. The defense lawyer says she will not be allowed to still use the staff for her spells. That she should keep the spells as quiet as possible not to disturb others on the streets. The party looks to Z'leyra for the obvious now what question. Actions? Comments? Next Update....Friday?? GM: A good place to stop. I considered doing a bit more but I will wait for actions. I had hoped to be done for last Friday but posts came in Thursday last minute of a half dozen posts and got bogged down. Wednesday I had tried to start it but no posts had come in till Thursday so was delayed. I had wanted to try to finish Saturday when I saw Z'leyra's admitting to being freed. I had to sit back and resolve this very unexpected response. It was not planned. While it was clearly in error we were both wrong. I had assumed it was implied enough by the Scholar to keep it all secret. I guess the threat was not nicely too plain. Alex had assumed would've been in better position without being heard but I had already posted she would be sent to a garrison jail. Not too hard to hide. So while its not her fault entirely I had to deal with the consequences. As a result Martin is now a free man. Things could've gone way bad for the party. But I figure this is best for all in order to prevent a sudden escape from Ticasi. So now we move on and Martin is now probably a enemy with a capital E so folks may want to avoid the town for a bit. Assuming Z'leyra still wants to do her spells though as I outlined it will be near impossible to follow the woman in green all day. Even if could do 15-16 spells it might not give what she wants except finding the person get on a horse and going X direction. By the 15/16th spell magic might be drained. Since the spell only does a short time (not a VCR like spell going back and forth at will) or defined space (at most maybe 100 feet in open street) it will take time to follow said horse or her walking to find what she may be looking for. For my part even I don't know what happened as I've not fleshed it out. It will depend on the spells to come. I have a general outline of what happened to the woman in green but I did not do a complete minute by minute outline of hours after the murder. GM: 25 Gold from the gold bars. How will this be done? Split equally or what or Z'leyra takes all? Court costs - 4 Silver expenses for scribes, etc Lawyer - 14 silver for 2 days work Tiren Guards- 18 copper (3 guards 1 at Poorda's 2 at Tirens) GM: My plan I hope is to work on next update Wednesday. I'm off most of Thursday so this will help. I hope unless I get posts that night to get it out for Friday. But we shall see as I'm still recovering from my cold. Opps. I forgot to add Z's last post. Added. But I think I'll do the spells next update give some possible changes if needed. I really wanted to do more on the trial stuff and court. But I know it could get these updates huge and its already 800 lines. So I skimmed it down. I hope this is fine. I think the basic highlights was enough.