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Ledek; east of Crint, north-east of Adae
Topic Started: Jun 22 2011, 06:35 PM (295 Views)
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--Entering from Ledek's Span--

They had ridden quickly from the countryside into the city of Ledek. They had passed the gate and given the guards only what they required to allow access without wasting time. Their quarry was within the city and Nathaniel would not allow any wasted time.

The city of Ledek is small, not as large as cities such as Ataya, Adion, Ordail or Fargon. Nathaniel knew it reasonably well, and not much had changed since his last visit here. The city was split into three rough districts, one occupied by richer citizens such as merchants and nobles, another occupied by the working class and average people, and a third which was given over to businesses, storehouses, the garrison's headquarters, and the city prison among other places.

Nathaniel said "He's in the Narrow District, a tavern called the Fox's Tail. We'll surround it before going in." The Narrow District was the western half of the city and was the poorer of the two civilian areas, so named for the winding narrow streets which turned much of it into a warren or labyrinth.
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--Entering from Ledek's Span--

Kassal rode into the city with Nathaniel and the others. When Nathaniel informed them of where the man was, Kassal nodded and followed along with the group as they moved to surround the tavern.
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As they moved through the city Nathaniel sent some of the Seekers off on a different route to reach the tavern. The streets would force them to travel single file on horseback, so it was necessary to split up and eventually dismount when they got far enough into the Narrow District.

((BTW, do you want to rp the criminal? I figured that way you'd know what they should know and it'll work easier for when he's being questioned by Mordain, etc.))
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((Yeah that's fine.))

Kassal followed along. As they got closer to the tavern, he dismounted as the others were doing to move in on the final approach.
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As they neared the tavern, which sat half way along a street, Nathaniel gave a couple of hand signals to the Seekers to cut off any escape routes. They could not afford to make any mistakes. The Seekers were exceptionally trained though, and moved to cover doors, windows and the street and alleyways without much instruction.

Nathaniel said to Kassal in a low voice "We'll go in with two Seekers, the rest will cover the tavern from outside."

The tavern was a fat, squat building, on two floors and the second floor seemed to lean out further than the ground floor. It was almost like a drunk trying to stand straight.
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Kassal nodded. "Right behind you."
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Nathaniel entered the tavern, knowing that even alone he would be conspicuous, and with Kassal and two Seekers they stuck out like a bloody sore thumb. Still, he walked into the tavern casually, moving in no real hurry and heading with no obvious goal in mind.

Some people in the tavern gawped, but most kept to their drinks and their conversations and their card games. Nathaniel walked around tables but kept his gaze higher, as if he was looking for someone in the distance. Stopping behind a man sat at a table, Nathaniel turned silently and indicated with a glance to the others that this was the man they were here for.
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The other men at the table fell silent and stared at Nathaniel and his companions, causing the man facing away, a tough, stocky man, to turn around and look at the new arrivals. "What do you want?" he asked, before realizing the formidable company he was now enjoying. As hie saw Kassal, his eyes grew wide.

"You recognize me, don't you?" asked Kassal.
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Nathaniel said dryly "I'm sure his memory spans back far enough for that." He looked at the other men at the table and said "This would be the point where you realise how busy you all are on the other side of the room."
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Without saying a word, the three other men stood up and scurried away. The man at the table also tried to get up, but Kassal clamped a strong hand down on the man's shoulder. "Are you some kind of fool?" Kassal asked.

"What is it you want?" he asked.
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Nathaniel put a firm hand on his shoulder, the one opposite to Kassal and said "We want you to come with us without making trouble. If you don't, I will use magic to break your legs and you will come anyway."

The mage kept his voice calm and steady, which likely made the threat seem even more convincing. He added "This is not a negotiation, you should save yourself the effort and the pain."
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"For what is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger!" - Aeron Damphair, a Song of Ice and Fire.

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"I...uh...I see," he said. "Ok, then, we'll do it your way."
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Nathaniel smiled a cold smile and said "Good, it's always so inspiring when people don't do the stupid thing."

He indicated the Seekers and they moved to escort the man outside. Nathaniel kept a few spell words on the tip of his tongue just in case.
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The man cooperated with the Seekers, and Kassal followed them outside.
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Nathaniel said to the Seekers and some of the others who were outside "Bind his hands and put him on a horse, keep him close at all times. We ride for the capital."
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"Whoa, why are we going there?" asked the man worriedly.

"Shut up," said Kassal as the man was bound. Kassal found his own horse and mounted up, waiting to leave.
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Nathaniel mounted his horse as the other Seekers were returning and mounting up. He said to the man "What's the matter, don't you want to meet Lord Mordain?" He knew such a name was certain to strike fear into the hearts of criminals.

He ordered the force of Seekers to ride, and they headed for the city gates, their destination Asulien.

--Leaving Ledek--
--Heading for Asulien--
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"For what is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger!" - Aeron Damphair, a Song of Ice and Fire.

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Sure enough, the man's eyes went wide with fear as they began to ride north.

--Leaving Ledek--
--Entering Asulien.--
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