Realms of Dread, Chapter Four

[ewancummins]

at the Old Shell

Jamethon speaks-

''That's all we've got on our case, unless Blaise and priestess turn up something useful from their searching. I hope to see them soon, as I'm most anxious to hear their report.
Shana, Rask informed us about the murders at the temple, and that you and Ironheart were on that case. Care to fill us in on your progress? ''

[Ken of Ghastria]

Blaise moves quickly through the mist and the chaos in the bar, taking advantage of the concealment and commotion to pull off his black wig and fake scar. "Do that change again if you can," he says to Breana, pulling her along if need be.

Once they exit, he leads them quickly out of the area, without running. "Subterfuge requires a thicker skin against insults sometimes, my dear. I'm surprised... Oh well, let's go back to our 'unofficial' headquarters and compare notes with the others.

"Oh! You're injured! Is it serious?"

[steveflam]

As she follows Blaise out she says down to Jakko "Learn some respect of women, you'll be a better person for it." Then she follows Blaise out of the dingy dive. Once they are walking she thinks of Breans's shape and is once more herself. "Listen Blaise, I may have been harsh on that man, but he needs to learn how to respect women and I think I did just that. I am not a piece of meat after all. Now as for this injury, tis nothing I can't fix myself.

Sorry if I surprised you. I think those men will think twice about Myrkul, won't they? As for our little investigation, I still think we should come here tonight. I still have more Undead detection spells. By the way, that was a nice spell you cast there. Better than Obscuring mist actually."


Keeping walking with Blaise she has an afterthought. "Actually that man was lucky I didn't use the full force of my spell. I don't think you'd have appreciated or understood seeing his heart appear in my hand, heh. Now if we do come back tonight, I can bring along some extra hands, in case we need them. I hope the others have had more luck than we did."

[VAN]

Inovidil cannot help her smile when Vindala told her that she has the spell.

"I knew that a powerful illusionist would have this spell! I'd prefer to trade it actually but of course if you already have my spells I'll buy it. Where and when do you want to meet to check our spellbooks and swap spells?"

[kintire]

Shana frowns

"You are making a serious mistake associating with that vermin Threan. Remeber that the end does not justify the means when Devils and their allies are concerned. And a... cleric of the dead? you CAN'T mean a Myrkullite?"

Shana seems a little serious and concerned, but her audience knows her too well, and she can't entirely keep the disgust and disappointment from her voice.

"Vampires don't smell. But your theory has a lot to recommend it... it would be a good way to move around the city. Some more evidence would be nice, but with children missing... I can see it's hard to delay. Are you planning something for tonight?"

[BigBadQDaddy]

"I am not about to get into a debate with you or anybody as to the character of Threan. He is committed to the task and that is more than enough reason for me to trust him. As for the cleric, I had no choice in the matter. Rask knows very little about her, but assigned her to the investigation regardless."

He takes a moment to breath, feeling bad he had to snap at his friend. He looks down to the floor for a moment before looking at Shana.

"Look, Shana. I apologize for my shortness, and I understand You and the others went through hell that night. I know Blaise and Yourself are probably never going to trust Threan again. I also know that three innocent children where snatched away early this morning and for all we know, they are probably dead. I am not willing to humor anyone's personal grudges while this is going on.
"As for tonight. No. I have absolutely nothing planned for tonight. We know absolutely nothing about this man and whether or not he is involved. The city watch cannot afford another Delthrin incident. We need to play this investigation smart less we sacrifice more innocent lives."

[ewancummins]

Drowning Flagon-

Inovidil cannot help her smile when Vindala told her that she has the spell.

"I knew that a powerful illusionist would have this spell! I'd prefer to trade it actually but of course if you already have my spells I'll buy it. Where and when do you want to meet to check our spellbooks and swap spells?"

Vindala answers Ino-

''Meet me here in two days. We can trade spells then. If you haven't got anything I want, I'll still give you the spell and you will owe me a favor. Is that fair?''


[OOC- This scene is occuring a couple of hours earlier than the current scene at the Old Shell]

[ewancummins]

the Old Shell


Jamethon says,

''Yes, Shana, Breana serves Myrkul. She told me so herself. She seems rather cheerful and friendly, not what I'd have expected from one of her cult. ''

[ewancummins]

Ino and the gnomes


Mistress Chalanther finishes her drink, thanks Ino, and departs with -

''I'm going to dance tonight; I'll see you people later. Good luck with everything!''

The woman gets up and vanishes into the growing crowd of revelers.


Their business at the Drowning Flagon concluded, Ino, Glim, and Threan go off in search of the others, at Threan's urging. After stopping by the shop to look through spellbooks, the trio hoofs it to the King's Tower. They get there as evening draws on, and find that they've just missed Alain and Jamethon. With Threan in the lead [he walks fast] they make their way through the streets towards the Old Shell, the party's informal HQ. They arrive around sunset.

Ino and the gnomes at the Old Shell

Entering the common room, Ino and the gnomes spot at least some of the party sitting at a table near the big fireplace; Shana, Alain, Jamethon, and Ironheart are all there.

[kintire]

I am not willing to humor anyone's personal grudges while this is going on.

"Personal grudges? Threan is cheerfully tolerant of twisting souls into agonised slaves, and raising fiends, as well as a tyrant's stooge and a traitor. Still, its your immortal soul... Frankly, I think this city would be a much cleaner place with a few more Delthrin incidents. But I can see that an organisation prepared to recruit such people wouldn't see it that way."

[Le Noir Faineant]

Ironheart.

*Mumble, mumble.*

"Good pork... But..." *Mumble.* "... Better... Raw."

[Lord Skybolt]

As Threan comes into the Old Shell to meet the rest of the party he spots Shana and wonders to himself :I wonder if she has made any progress on the Lathander Temple Killings case . After coming in he goes directly to the bar to order himself and his two companions some thing to drink(1) .





1.Stout whiskey for himself/ Fine Wine for the casters .

[VAN]

Inovidil nods in agreement.

"I'll be here Ms Vindala. Thank you very much."

When they arrived at Old Shell and spot the others Inovidil waves and joins them.

"Here you are. Threan told me about the missing kids and of course I want to help. Did you find out anything else?"

[Ken of Ghastria]

Blaise says to Breana, "I don't doubt that you could've done FAR worse to that thug. But his heart in your hand...? That's so ... gaudy. Ha! Well, come along, my appearance-shifting ally, I have several people to introduce you to, any of whom could help us back here tonight."

Unless there are any interruptions, Blaise will lead Breana to the Old Shell.

[steveflam]

Breana follows Blaise back to the Old Shell. She smiles to herself. "Ah, I suppose the more the merrier to help us. I can get us some help as well, in case things get out of hand. Even put them on standby if need be."

Once arrived at the Old Shell, she will follow him inside and await for Blaise to do the introductions. She does recognize everyone of course.