“I see... Anything in particular we need to know about securing and moving the artifacts?” Celine asked after Carina finished her explanation. “Also, anything you can tell us about the cult you mentioned and their emissary? In case they send another emissary to the witch and we happen to meet said person...” She really didn't like the talk about a cult.
"Potions aren't cheap. It will be 2 gold coins for each." The alchemist says. "How many do you want?"
Gih takes 4 gold coins, "One health, and one paralyzing potion." He said as he places the coins onto the counter.
"Worry not about artefacts. My people will take care of the clean up, once the house is empty." Her face turned serious. "The cult 'Thorns of pleasure'... is most depraved cult. They rape, kill and consort with demons. They are responsible for some gruesome killings." She paused. "The agent they first send was nothing much... is what I'd like to think. She was some noble's bastard. It took some time... for her to finally start talking, but she did explain a few things about the cult. I already sent a report to the duchess. In response, she posted a bounty on the cult leader. Unfortunately, she simply did not have men to take care of it. Something about tensions between realms..."
"Thanks." Gih takes the potions, strapping them on his belt, where his last potions were. He then covers his face, making him appear to be a regular child, or a thin dwarf. He then heads back to the guild to see what sort of bounties he can take.
It takes Gih some time to return, but when he finally does, he notices, that there are new posters on the board.
Gih takes a a look at the new post, as much as he'd like to try and capture the sexy elf again. He knows when he's outmatched. And with the new bounties, they all seemed dangerous, expect maybe the two seductresses. They wouldn't expect a goblin to have aphrodisiac fluids, which gives him an edge. Gih heads to the dark elf, "What info you have on Esme, and Nancy?" He asked with a perverted grin.
"The seductresses? Well, they are notoriously hard to find. Usually, you can find them on one of those fancy balls with many nobles - where they would come, fuck some lucky- or poor sole, and steal from her or him. Then they would disappear, until the next event. Truthfully, no one bothered with them, cause they are really good in bed. But they stole something important from the duchess, and her son fell for two vixens... Truthfully, I doubt you would be able to find them."
“I see... sounds like the sooner Verena is taken care of – the better...” Celine commented as she went over everything the high priestess had told them. “You mentioned interrogating the witch. What does that entail, and is there anything in particular you want to learn from her? It would be nice to know what to look out for, in case she's careless and says something she shouldn't.” The elf asked.
The high priestess opened then closed her mouth. She then sighed. "I want to know what artefacts she possesses, where she stashed them and if she ever used them on innocents... or acted against innocent people. But you don't have to worry about that. It is all up to me and mines to take care of that." She shook her head. "It's better if you limit your interactions with her to the minimum - some witches are said to charm people with just their voice or look. It's better it's done here, where we have protections."
“I understand. Thank you for the warning.” Celine gave Carina a small bow. “That is all the questions I can think of right now.” She then looked at Rogriss, waiting to see if he had anything to say or ask. @Tjf
@Tjf @unisol_gr44 "I'm glad I could help you." The high priestess turns to half-orc. Her eyes linger on him for a moment before speaking. "Do you have any questions?"
@unisol_gr44 Rogriss looks back at her, and then to his companions, looking for permission. "High priestess, might I have a word with my companions?" He takes Alyndra and Celine off into the next room. "Alright. I'm 90% sure that she's about to offer me sex. If I accept, it could be a good way to gain information and leave her unsuspecting. I don't want to do it without your permission, though, because it is unprofessional."
Gih growls, "Rrm. Fine, who you suggest?" He asked, as he tried to think about the rest on the bounties.
Alyndra looked disgusted, 'Is that a joke? I don't think it's very funny. First the crazy innkeeper, now the priestess who likes to torture people. Do you get some kind of perverse thrill from bedding deranged or dangerous women?'
Celine looked first at Rogriss, then at Alyndra, and then at Rogriss again. Then she shrugged. “Up to you. You're a grown man, you can decide for yourself. If you think it's worth it to try and seduce a priestess...” She shrugged again before adding. “We'll wait here.”
"Look, Alyndra, you have to admit, being her lover would make her less able to react when we make our move. If she's a torturer, she likely has people to help her, bodyguards and criminals. Apprehending her could be dangerous. This lets me get close to her, safely. If she crosses the line, I'll call for help."
'Urgh, alright, fine,' Alyndra groaned, 'You go stick your... green... thing wherever you like. At least I think it's green... not that I've though about what it lookes like.'
Sure you've never thought about it, Aly, sure... Celine thought sarcastically, but kept the thought to herself. “Well, that settles it, I guess. We'll wait here and provide assistance, if you need it. Good luck, have fun, don't be too loud lest the other priestesses hear you, etcetra.” She told the half-orc.
