<strong><span class="bbc_u">Town...<em>The morning after</em></span></strong><br/><br/>As the orc, barmaid and bunny were roused for breakfast, they would notice that several armed citizens were standing out side the tavern. The orc would easily recognize that people were gaurding the building. He'd seen trouble like this before. The bunny would recognize the tactic as it was to keep control of a place, but why control an inn? As they headed downstairs they'd see Jacob sitting at one of his tables being questioned by an armored woman. They'd be approached by lightly armored and armed men.[/i]<br/><br/>"Have a seat, the sherriff has reason to believe that there has been an attack on the town and is questioning all newcommers and people of interest. Cooperate so we may see that the matter is thoroughly investigated and resolved", the better armed man said. Though he was only wearing studded leather and basically armed with a crossbow, shortspear and dagger. Still fairly impressive for a small wine and farm community. At least he had the composure to recognize the stranger's rights.<br/><br/><strong><span class="bbc_u">The Temple</span></strong><br/><br/><em>"sarah" would feel feel somewhat humbled by last night's awakening. She had surprised the priest indeed, but he did not spare the rod so to speak. Even for his favorite "acolyte". She would be sore, but barely considered well rested. Warm tea and food would make her feel better. when she went to the commons for breakfast she'd see that part of the town's gaurd had been formed and were stationed in the temple. They waited for "sarah" to greet them.</em><br/><br/>"Welcome back to town sister Sarah. Sherriff Hershey requests your presence at the Gilded Falcon. There has been an incident last night and we need to get to the bottom of it. We will allow you to eat, as you look exhausted, refresh yourself and we will escort you and hopefully put these matters behind us", Dhomus, one of the few active gaurds explained to her. Dhomus was one of the few in town who knew of Tara's arrangement in town. He kept his silence half out of the goodness of his heart, and half out of services rendered to his unhappy marriage.<br/><br/><em>Out in the courtyard Irriaka would be approached by two of the activated gaurdsmen. The bore no malice, however, Irraka could tell that they were here on business. After all, only adventures or men with words walked armed onto holy grounds.</em><br/><br/>"We are agents of the the sherriff", spoke a the blackhaired man lightly armed with a handaxe, shield and javelins. He most likely was the senior, but the elf could tell that law enforcmentt was not their main profession, as their armor was not tight, nor were their weapons of the highest quality. The other with his crosbow, and shortsword spoke up next.<br/><br/>"something has happened outside of town, and the sherriff is questioning all people of interest. Mostly travelers and non locals. You're not under arrest, but she wants to resolve the matter at haste. We need you to accompany us to the Gilded Falcon for questioning", he explaisn as the pair awaits the woman's response.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>The outskirts</strong></span><br/><br/>"Interesting weapon", Alex tells the gunslinger as she loads her second pistol. "Loud and powerful, makes it harder to hunt, that first shot most always count. The young woods man sets his halk to fly and sits buythe tieflings things. he tosses her  a silver coin with a hole in it. The coin is attached to some knotwork and a very large sharp tooth. "A trophy...from your impromptu hunt", he says. Though the tiefling can tell that isn't the nature of his visit. It is impressive that he snuck up on her, though the lad gave off a woodsman's vibe anyhow.<br/><br/>"The sherriff is rounding people up at the Gilded Falcon, likely to use the bridge burning last night as something of a witch hunt. So she is going to be looking for odd people. I don't intend on going, however, I think it'd be best if you do. You don't strike me as a person afraid of danger or scrutiny... and so I'm offering an alliance. You help me with the problems in this town, and I'll help you with whatever has you ready for a one woman war. If you go to that meeting, paint me as the villian, the sherriff thinks it's me anyhow. Which will throw any suspicion off you", he explains, pauses and then cuts a lock of his hair and his face.He wipes his hair on with the blood and offers it to the gunhand. "Take this as evidence that I attacked you in my zeal. and it was only due to my surpsie that you weren't able to wound me mortally. Tell her I headed into the eastern woods. That should give you credibility", he says with his offer. He then puts some healing salve over the cut and loads his crossbow. "i will contact you later, hopefully you will see benefits in an alliance. Fare de well", the acolyte and hunter spoke. He seemed to have followed his bird, leaving bloddy hair and a baffled Valerianna.<br/><br/><strong>so rounding up the party...introducing the sherriff and getting you guys into the fray. Make sure your sheets are updated.</strong>