Re: Curse of the Crimson Throne: Edge of Anarchy (IC Thread)
Not ones for wasting any more time, the group follows Ankieseth to where he had been keeping the villainous outlaw... now gagged (so as to prevent him from biting his own tongue and dying, and to muffle any more weary insults) and looking a bit worse for the wear. A gaze of pure contempt, and some muffed...most likely derogatory remarks is all he offers to the party as they make ready to bring him, along with the stolen brooch to Castle Korvosa...
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Castle Korvosa, a magnificent achievement of architecture towering over the city into the sky above. Built upon the foundation of an ancient Thassilonian pyramid, with walls and spires reaching higher than the eye could see, the castle is testament to the power of whatever mighty overlord that first ruled this land thousands of years ago. Thanks to the ruin upon which it was constructed, the castle is relatively easy to approach from all four directions...ramps and stairways allow access up alongside the sides of the pyramidal base to the courtyard surrounding the central structure.
The normal procedure for petitioners to the monarchy, with this design in mind, was simple. Approach the Great Ramp, wait in the courtyard to speak to guards on duty, and pray for a chance a member of the monarchy would find the cause interesting enough to hear one out.
Fortunately, with the recent chaos, guards are in ready supply...and the party immediately spots some upon reaching the courtyard. Unfortunately however, the Guards were also more well armed and...touchy, than usual as well. Such that, one immediately confronts them upon noticing their arrival.
"Halt! What is your business here?"