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Wulf and Red
Wulf and Red had made it to the busy and bustling central wharf area of town, when two men dressed in fine clothing walked up to them and blocked their way forward.
“Captain Red and Wulf Sternhammer, Magistrate Aurus of Stillsquall has requested your presents at city hall at your earliest convenience.” The first man said and the second man added “It is a matter of some urgency.”
“Who are you two?” Red asked the two men.
“I’m Ives Edwards and this is Ethan Kinton, we are barristers that work for the city” the second man explained.
“Drinking will need to be postponed … the Magistrate wishes to see us!” Red said to Wulf in her best royal pompous voice.
“So right … it would be improper for us to keep the Magistrate waiting” Wulf replied also in his high English pompous voice.
The two men lead Red and Wulf to City Hall which was only a few blocks away. The structure was not ornate, but it was nicer and better fortified than the surrounding buildings. Red and Wulf were brought to the Magistrate’s court. There was a long line of people waiting to enter the room to air grievances, propose actions, or seek counsel. The court room doors opened and a person carrying a chicken walked out. Red and Wulf were moved ahead of all the other people in line and entered the court. The large doors closed behind them and in front of Red and Wulf was a plump, jovial man, with a purple-veined nose, long white wig wearing a monocle.
“Oh splendid, they found you!” The man said. “Captain Wulf and Captain Red, I’m Magistrate Anrus and the city of Stillsquall wishes to hire both of you.”
Wulf cleared his throat and corrected the Magistrate “I’m not a Captain, I’m second in command on the Scarlet Dragon”
The man seemed puzzled for a moment, but then moved on “I stand corrected. It does not change my offer” He continued
“What are you hiring us to do?” Red asked as she crossed her arms over her big chest.
“There is a man you know in our town that goes by the name Grackle. He is responsible for much grief to the local merchants. He has been involved with smuggling, fencing and spying on our defenses. He is an agent for Captain Harrigan. As you know this port is friendly to all ships, including pirate ships however, Captain Harrigan is not welcome. He failed to pay his mooring bill last time and then threaten to burn the town to the ground. I want Grackle found and brought to justice.” Anrus explained.
“Why can’t the city guards handle this? And what do we get for doing this?” Red asked.
“City guard has been unsuccessful so far, and Grackle is deadly and sneaky. I needed seasoned people like yourself to get this scoundrel. 400 gold pieces for information on the man and another 1,200 gold pieces if you catch him” Anrus offered.
Red looked over to Wulf and asked “Thoughts? Suggestions?”
Wulf and Red had made it to the busy and bustling central wharf area of town, when two men dressed in fine clothing walked up to them and blocked their way forward.
“Captain Red and Wulf Sternhammer, Magistrate Aurus of Stillsquall has requested your presents at city hall at your earliest convenience.” The first man said and the second man added “It is a matter of some urgency.”
“Who are you two?” Red asked the two men.
“I’m Ives Edwards and this is Ethan Kinton, we are barristers that work for the city” the second man explained.
“Drinking will need to be postponed … the Magistrate wishes to see us!” Red said to Wulf in her best royal pompous voice.
“So right … it would be improper for us to keep the Magistrate waiting” Wulf replied also in his high English pompous voice.
The two men lead Red and Wulf to City Hall which was only a few blocks away. The structure was not ornate, but it was nicer and better fortified than the surrounding buildings. Red and Wulf were brought to the Magistrate’s court. There was a long line of people waiting to enter the room to air grievances, propose actions, or seek counsel. The court room doors opened and a person carrying a chicken walked out. Red and Wulf were moved ahead of all the other people in line and entered the court. The large doors closed behind them and in front of Red and Wulf was a plump, jovial man, with a purple-veined nose, long white wig wearing a monocle.
“Oh splendid, they found you!” The man said. “Captain Wulf and Captain Red, I’m Magistrate Anrus and the city of Stillsquall wishes to hire both of you.”
Wulf cleared his throat and corrected the Magistrate “I’m not a Captain, I’m second in command on the Scarlet Dragon”
The man seemed puzzled for a moment, but then moved on “I stand corrected. It does not change my offer” He continued
“What are you hiring us to do?” Red asked as she crossed her arms over her big chest.
“There is a man you know in our town that goes by the name Grackle. He is responsible for much grief to the local merchants. He has been involved with smuggling, fencing and spying on our defenses. He is an agent for Captain Harrigan. As you know this port is friendly to all ships, including pirate ships however, Captain Harrigan is not welcome. He failed to pay his mooring bill last time and then threaten to burn the town to the ground. I want Grackle found and brought to justice.” Anrus explained.
“Why can’t the city guards handle this? And what do we get for doing this?” Red asked.
“City guard has been unsuccessful so far, and Grackle is deadly and sneaky. I needed seasoned people like yourself to get this scoundrel. 400 gold pieces for information on the man and another 1,200 gold pieces if you catch him” Anrus offered.
Red looked over to Wulf and asked “Thoughts? Suggestions?”
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