[IRP] Vanguard Rising

[Andy]

Ambrose turned his back on the fire, his hands having warmed enough in his gloves, to greet the first arrival, when suddenly the second showed up. As some asshat was complaining about his food aloud, Ambrose said to them, "Yes, I am Ambrose, though I prefer Fred. And yes, I do have a job, provided you both are who you say you are."

He focused on Nichol. "Nichol Kless," then on Tangle, "and Tangle Rose, correct?"

They nodded. Soon after, Tangle's Sturgeon Stew was delivered, a barmaid refilled Nichol's stein, and Ambrose ordered and paid for his and their foodstuffs.

Amid the din of the place, Ambrose said, "So, we're all aware what happened here. Lycia won. The guy ruling this place was captain of a unit that helped burn the Tower of the Saint, with members of the new Church by his side. When the Emperor was parceling out the conquered territory, he saw the name of that captain, and made him lord over this place, and he's made life hell for the Etrurians ever since. Heavy taxes, in both gold and goods, and his subjects get killed or tortured if they ever speak up about their unfair treatment under Lord Pascal of Thria.

"So. The job. I'm hiring you, for the task of ending his Lordship's reign. Permanently. Think you're up for it?"