Dreygor enters the tavern and gives a quick glance around.
"Has anyone seen Taklinn? I would have a word with him about a matter of importance."
Dreygor listens intently to what the dwarf has to say then calmly speaks.
"Calm down Taklinn. I know there is alot on the plate right now, but we must keep our heads about us. First off I am only one man to enforce somewhat relaxed laws at best. This is something I mean to do something about."
Dreygor takes out his sword and touches it to Taklinns right shoulder. "By the power given to me by the counsil I herebye make you a deputy of Jastrey." He then sheaths his sword.
"I have heard of what the goblins have done to Jebs farm and I must say it demands immediate justice. There were only two goblins that applied for citizenship so the others are not protected under any of the laws. For your first duty as deputy I want you to gather up a force and purge the countryside of the goblins. If they ask for mercy then bring them here and the counsil shall decide their fate. If it were up to me, the town needs a pallisade to defend against this usuper that wishes to invade us. I think the counsil will agree that a fitting punishment for the goblins would be to have the ones that surrender to you build it with wood drawn from the forest infested with uordek. As for the plight of Ripper this is something we will have to look more into. I am not a skilled tracker and unfortunatly we are sorely lacking one in Jastrey, so I am afraid we maybe to late to help her. I will do my best to see what has become of her. I have also heard of these newcomers, so far they seem helpful, bringing food and supplies that the town needs. So far I think it best just to keep a close eye on them. I am sorry to dump so much on you so fast, but as you can tell I am a busy man. I also have to play the towns master smith as well and there are alot of weapons and armor I have to make to outfit our militia for the coming of this would be conquerer. Sorry, but my smithing duties call me back. If you need me for anything just come over to the warriors hall forge. That is where you will find me."
Dreygor gives the dwarf a handshake and takes his leave of the tavern.
Taklinn's shoulders slump as he sees the paladin walk out of the tavern. He whispers to himself "I wish I had the heart to go back to the forge, but it aint time." He walks over and orders an ale, then sits down and begins to drink. After a couple of rounds, he gets back up and walks back out of the tavern and walks out of town towards the farms.
As the sun starts to descend, Taklinn enters the tavern. Upon seeing the Sheriff he quickly walks over and says "I've been lookin' all over for ye. There are several things that have conspired since last we met. First those filty goblins have destroyed Jeb's farm. Ripper has gone missing and it looks to be foul play if ye ask me. A new group of people have shown up that are workin' fer the same man that has Jastrey in his sights in the spring, and they arent what they seem if ye ask me." The dwarf sits down and relaxes now that his messages have finally been given to the paladin. "Its been a busy month, and more yet to come I'm bettin'. So let me know what to do and I will get right to it in true dwarven fashion." The dwarf puffs his chest out and orders an ale.