>>5938958You gathered what was left of the camp, saving materials and putting out fires.
The pilgrims cautiously approaching in search of guidance.
Rakta gave a word and organized them to follow you.
"Anon, come here. I want to see the look on your face when you see the city."
Emilia said, grabbing your arm and pulling you up to the front of the wagon.
A few of the chimera soldiers flinched when she grabbed you, but did nothing.
The rest of the group hopped behind, telling stories about the fortress they were going to.
Rumors and experiences of other people about what those walls contained.
The only thing they claimed to be unquestionable truth was that the obelisks were the work of Philgo, architect of magic.
Once you passed over the last hill of your journey, the city completely came into view.
Nestled between forests and mountains a mound of stones and bricks.
All chaotically built around two black fingers of polished stone.
Symmetrical creations casting their shadow over thousands of lives.
Looking down, at the foot of the tumult, a carved stone wall sheltered between medieval like houses.
You turned your head and saw Emilia watching you.
"Cool place, right? Nobody usually sees stone twins the same. Gods shitting on our minds."
You stop to think about it a little, and look back.
"They are pits?" Frankie says in confusion at her own perception.
Hildra pats her shoulder, acknowledging the aberrance in thought.
...
Entrance to the city was without problem, Rakta spoke with the guards explaining a pilgrimage mission.
The soldiers looked exasperated by the long line of people they had to check, so much work at once.
They looked over your group quickly for being the first and the company a Chosen One.
They let you pass into the zigzagging streets of the city.
Frathe Fort was the name of this place.
You learned it by reading a sign at the entrance, but the name didn't feel right.
It was the city of black stone fingers for you.
And while you were passing through the business of equally named strangers, the plan was proposed.
You knew that what you were looking for was underground.
But getting there would require connections and information you weren't sure you had.
What will you do?
>Emilia knows a lowlife bar, there must be someone who will sell you information. (Any specific idea of what you want?) >Hildra knows the leader of the mercenary guild, and the mercenaries take on strange security jobs sometimes. >Rakta has connections with the church and inquisitors, very risky but they will have reliable information. (How would you introduce yourself and what would you order?) >Frankie proposes using explosives, many. Theoretically it would work. Not ethically. >Potato informs you there are spriggans in this city. If someone deals in intrigue is them, but there is the problem of approaching them. (How would you make an approach?)>Write in (Who would you like to search for? What would you like to do?) 