[This is delivered both to Councilor Julian Fryar's Office at the Town Hall, the new Watch Sheriff and to Spencer Twist.]
============================================================= The 13th of Eleasis 151 Years since the founding of Sanctuary 1373 Dale Reckoning
Report On: Watch Private Schaeffer (Stationed: Rock Bottom) CDL Member: Perto Mennall (Stationed: At Large)
Reasons for Report: Corruption Bribery Harassment Intimidation of Citizens
Witnesses: Hoaradin Delorin Delly Aila Wilimek (Among others)
Earlier on the 13th of Eleasis I encountered a member of the Civil Defense League who goes by the name of Perto Mennall. He made an inquiry on the Bounty I have posted for the Wanted Demonspawn Criminal (as convicted by Councilor Bhast) that goes by the name of Malum Pravus.
The Demonspawn is wanted for his involvement in the deaths of a Seeker and a female Moon Elf, and escaping prison to avoid trial. Perto Mennall wanted to make the inquiry to ask if he could "keep the tail of the Tiefling" so that he may "turn it in to the Duergar at Fort Mur". I objected to this offer, as allowing the Duergar to have such a vile item could only mean they wish to use it in some dark and evil ritual. This ritual may bring harm to the city.
My objections, however, fell on deaf ears and the member of the CDL then attempted to bully, harass and intimidate me. When that failed, he ordered me to go to the Watch House so that he could place me under arrest. I refused and told him to call a Watchman. He attempted to do so.
He spoke with Private Schaeffer who is stationed at the Rock Bottom. When the Private dismissed the member of the CDL's claims and told him to "get lost", Mr. Mennall attempted to bribe him with coin. He then physically assaulted Mr. Mennall and attempted to (unsuccessfully) throw him out of the Rock Bottom.
I made the request that Mr. Mennall be arrested for his attempts to bribe a member of the Watch. Private Schaeffer then turned on me (and anyone else who might agree) threatened to, and I quote his words: "You want to taste these wooden floors? Who wants to be next?"
I then approached him and attempted to restore order to the situation and put the Private in his place. The patrons of the tavern were obviously unsettled and someone with responsibility had to step in. The Private then shot back at me: "You better stop running your mouth before I knock a few teeth from it."
Finally, seeing how hopeless the situation was and that it would only provoke a fight - something not in the best interest of the Tavern, its patrons, the Watch or anyone else I decided to leave. As I walked away the Private shouted at my back "Yeah, thats right keep on walking!" in an attempt to provoke me into a fight.
I then made my way to the Town Hall where I spoke to Councilor Fryar on this matter. Copies of this report are being sent to Spencer, the Sheriff and Councilor Fryar.
My recommendation is to remove Mr. Mennall from the CDL, along with forcing him to pay a hefty fine for bribery and spend some time in jail. A public flogging may also be in order.
Private Schaeffer should be removed from the Rock Bottom and placed on duty somewhere his aggressive attitude is more warranted - such as at the Gates. He should be publicly flogged and fined at least 750 coins, as well as required to write a letter of apology to Spencer. Many customers may not return due to the feeling of being unwelcome and this may have had an impact on his business.
Signed, Hoaradin Delorin the Pure Favored Priest of the Purifying Flame =============================================================