Rioting in Korvosa

Neth 21, 2708 - Late at night
The city was going crazy with people getting loud and destructive this first night of the King death. I heard along with Andrian that there was a fight out side our house. I did not have time to put on my armor. Andrian told me to back him up as he was going to try and sneak around them and knock one of them out to scare them off. I just wanted to yell at them to stop. It went bad as Andrian was able to scare them off by knocking one out. But, it turn out he killed the one he was trying to knock out instead. I could not save him but was able to stop the bleeding of the noble that was getting beaten up. We took both the noble and the dead attacker to the Field Marshall Cressida Kroft. Andrian did not want me to heal the nobleman up. So, we could show how bad he was beaten up. There been more death by the guards trying to break up the fights, too. When we got to see the Field Marshall she understood and thank us for helping just that we need to try harder not to kill the city folks that are getting out of control. She just told us to be careful when trying to break up fights. We went back to the house and Andrian and Carufinwe decided to go out and find out what the fuse is all about. Riley and myself tried to go back to sleep. I did get some sleep that night.

Neth 22, 4708 - Andrian and Carufinwe came back just before dawn and reported that most of the upraising is all about. It is that they do not want Queen Ileosa to take over the city as their new ruler. They feel she is a power/money seeker and Korvosa will not do well with her in power. The ones standing up for the Queen are the ones getting attacked. We then went and reported this information to Field Marshall Cressida Kroft who was thankful for the information. She also told us that we are under marshal law and the gates of the city are locked. No one is to come in or go out until the rioting stops. Andrian and Carufinwe need to get some rest. So, Riley and I decided to patrol the streets to see if we could keep our little area under control. That is easier said then done. That afternoon I was stopped by the flying guards. They wanted me off the streets because I was caring a weapon. But, once I told them who I was and show them the badge Field Marshall Cressida Kroft gave us they left us alone. Then we came upon a mod of about ten city folks. There was no reasoning with them. They wanted us non human to leave their city they did not want our help. They had no answer to our questions. They just threw their waste at me wanting to get me mad. It is easier to be humiliated then to kill innocent folks. I stood my ground until they started to throw rocks at me. I was not sure what I would do when I started to run at them yell and screaming they should go home. Riley had cast his sleep spell I found out later is why over half of them fell to the ground. The others yell out demons and they ran away. When I check them out to see if they were hurt I found out they where just sleeping. Once I woke them up they ran away. A few hours later the same mob came back with more and torches. They where yelling they where going to burn us out when they ran past me. Riley was able to wake Andrian and Carufinwe to get out of the house just as the mob was throwing the torches When I got there the house was on fire and I did not see my friends so I ran into the burning house to find them and get my stuff. I saw them just leaving and Andrian saw me and told me he had my stuff, too. We help with trying to put the fire out so it would not burn the rest of city. I have no skill in talking with a mod some day it will probably be my death because I may not kill them to live. We then went to Field Marshall Cressida Kroft and told her what happen and ask to stay in the guard barracks, she agreed. We heard the city crier announcing martial law and the Hell Knights were being brought in to restore the order.

Neth 23, 4708 – The rioting is still going on with many being killed for a no good reason. But all reason is gone from this city and I fear more will die before it is over. I continue to pray for guidance to see what I need to do. I took the time to go over and clean all my equipment and supplies. I talk with the guards but none where interested in hearing the words of Torag. Late that night we heard the Hell Knights have arrived at the gates. But, they would not be allowed to enter until morning.

Neth 24, 4708 – The Hell Knights are let into the city to restore order. We are hearing reports they do not worry about killing anyone you stands up to them armed or unarmed. But, they are doing what they are here to do restore order. It got a little better because when the mods came across the Hell Knights most of them just ran the foolish ones just died. When nightfall came the Hell Knights left the city to rest. This gave the mods the freedom of the streets again. The madness just continues on.

Field Marshall Cressida Kroft calls us to her office. She tells us about a Korvosan Guard Captain Verik Vancaskerkin who has left his post because he could not bring himself to kill innocent people to restore order. She has found out he has taken over a butcher shop known as “All the World’s Meats”. Captain Verik is treating that corner of the city as his own territory. Field Marshall Cressida Kroft is asking us to bring Captain Verik to her alive. She does not want us to kill anyone to bring him in. We should be able to reason with him because he is a Korvosan Guad who just wants to do what is right. We left the Field Marshall to rest for the night.

Neth 25, 4708 – We headed off early in the morning to find Captain Verik. On the way we came across an old man who called himself a prophet of Pharasma. Once he made contact with me he came rushing up to me telling every one that I’m the “Chosen One”. He told me he had a dream that show him that I was the “Chosen One” for Pharasma. He said he has to go with me because Pharasma told him he must. I told him I only follow Torag and do not follow Pharasma. If he was to be with me than he must follow Torag and to my surprise he told me since I’m the “Chosen One” he would now be a prophet of Torag.

We just started to leave with our new companion when two Otyughs escape from the sewers. We had to attack these two monsters before they started killing the people of Korvosa. It was a challenge to fighting two at once because of their size. The Otyughs were going to split the party but Riley was able to stop one of them for a moment so we could attack the one closest to use. We hurt the closest one but it still came after us and I put myself between us and the second Otyugh. The Otyugh got ahold of Andrian but we easy got out of it grasp before it could put him in it mouth. Just as Andrian got lose the second one got a hold of me. I was able to stand my ground a little and not be pulled into it mouths. The prophet who just joined us saw that the Otyugh had a hold of his chosen one and thru himself into the mouth of the Otyugh to save me. Just as he did this we killed the first Otyugh and then quickly killing the second one. The Otyugh had bitten the prophet in half and there was no way to save him. It seemed like a foolish act but maybe he did save my life even though I did not feel I was in any danger. I was sad for him but it looked to me that he had a peaceful look that he did safe the chosen one in his mind.

We continue on to the World of Meats and knock on the door. A Guard from within ask what we wanted. We told him we wanted to talk to Captain Verik. They told us to go away or they would force us to leave. Andrian told them that if we leave the Hell Knights will be sent and they will not care if they kill everyone or not. The Guards said they where not afraid of the Hell Knights but they would get Verik. After a few moments we heard some noises from the back room like they where getting ready for trouble. Then Captain Verik came out to talk to us. Andrian did all the talking because he is very good at it. Captain Verik was not afraid of the Hell Knights and told his men that if any one wanted to leave they could with no problem. A few of his men did leave out the back door. But as we talk to Captain Verik we had a connection with him because he had saved his brother Orik life a couple of times. Andrian and Riley used this to our advantage. We knew him even thou Orik never told us the story why he left Riddleport. We knew enough information about his brother Orik that he trusted us. With this we were able to convince Captain Verik to turn himself in. We had to swear to travel to Riddleport and give news to his father about Verik and Orik. We all did swear to do this and once we did were able, too. We brought Captain Verik to Field Marshall Cressida Kroft. Captain Verik men also came with us to be sure we were taking Verik to see the Field Marshall. Once we went in side Captain Verik men headed back to the store.

We brought Captain Verik to Field Marshall Cressida Kroft. Andrian told the Field Marshall that Verik came peaceful and seemed to do a good job of keeping their area peaceful. Andrian also ask if Field Marshall Cressida Kroft should make that place a guard outpost to keep the peace and to also know what going on in that area. Plus, it shows she is still in control. Since they had a few of the guards with Verik that they could be over and have the assistance of the Cowhammer Boys to continue what they are doing but it is under your control. The Field Marshal like that idea and agreed to make the “All the World’s Meats” store a guard outpost for keeping the peace in that area. Field Marshall next duty was to punish Captain Verik they both agreed it needs to be done to show obedient and authority. It was done and Captain Verik will be punished but also given back his position after the time been served. When we left the Field Marshall we went to catch up with the Cowhammer Boys to tell them that they will be made a guard outpost run by the 4 remaining guards. They will need to report back to Field Marshall their activities and how it is going but they can continue to help the people in the area as long as they can keep the area under control. They were happy to hear this good news.

As the Hell Knights were going back to their camp for the night the riots seem to be picking up again. To me it seems the people are happy to go back to their homes and sleep during the day to roit at night. I only see more death and destructions.