Realms of Dread, Chapter Four

Lord Skybolt · Post by **Lord Skybolt** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:04 am

"I never said I approve of Necromancy or diabolism . I said that if it is not against the law then trying to kill some one for doing such certainly is ! And since you mention Diabolism . Having a trap that summons a monster to attack intruders to your home . Well I would have to say that summoning a "good"monster is counter productive to the purpose of a trap ." Threan says to Ino in response to Shana's words after Shana leaves .

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:15 am

Lord Skybolt wrote:"I never said I approve of Necromancy or diabolism . I said that if it is not against the law then trying to kill some one for doing such certainly is ! And since you mention Diabolism . Having a trap that summons a monster to attack intruders to your home . Well I would have to say that summoning a "good"monster is counter productive to the purpose of a trap ." Threan says to Ino in response to Shana's words after Shana leaves .

Jamethon, overhearing these words, says to the gnome-

''Yes, we know that you don't approve of the black arts, Threan. Shana....she isn't really a bad person, she just doesn't understand why laws matter. Leave her be. She's of no more use to us now than is Breana. We’ll get this job done without their help- because we must.''

With that, Jamethon exits the Old Shell to wait out front for the team to assemble.

kintire · Post by **kintire** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:12 am

Shana gazes coldly at Jamethon and replies in the same low voice

"I pray that Alain, a friend we've been through a lot with, doesn't die because you're not with us. I don't know if I could forgive you for that. I don't know if you could forgive yourself, especially since you knew in advance he had been seized by these things before in exactly the area he's now going, alone, at night to."

As he turns away, she joins Alain as he heads out.

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:45 am

Jamethon spends a moment quietly watching Shana and Alain leave the scene, then turns his attention back to the assembling team.

Ken of Ghastria · Post by **Ken of Ghastria** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:57 am

Blaise quickly whispers something to Shana, then he smiles at her and joins the group that Jamethon is assembling.

"At some point, you know," he says to Jamethon, "if this search doesn't produce results, some of us should go back to the orphanage and keep watch. Success breeds repetition, even among the undead."

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:43 pm

in front of the Old Shell, after Shana and Alain have departed-

''That's good thinking, Blaise. This is just why I wanted you with us- you're not only gifted with magic, you are clever, as well.''

Jamethon pats Blaise on the shoulder and smiles at him.

'' The whole team will return to the orphanage after completing this night's search. I don't want us split up any more than we already are. ''

Stepping back to review the small party, Jamethon takes a few minutes to check each member.

''Have all your gear? Let me see...good, good...Have you had enough water? Head clear?''

He shakes water skins to make sure they are full, asks casters to double-check any items or components they may need for spells, and generally makes certain that everyone is ready.

Once satisfied that the team in indeed ready to move, Jamethon says-

''Alright- the walk isn't too long, let's get a move on, men- and Ino!''

Jamethon winks at Ino and smiles broadly before turning to begin the short hike to the warehouses. Those who adventured with him in the Land of The Mists may recognize the old Jamethon there, the one so full of life and crazy ideas.

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:48 pm

Alain and Shana

Having left the others behind at the Old Shell, Alain and Shana head off into the night on foot. A light, wispy fog hangs over the cobbles, but it's not as thick as the heavy sea-mists that have afflicted night-travelers the past few days.

Alain might recall the way to Mara's hovel, but it could take some time to piece it all together. That night was a frightening and confusing experience for the bard, after all.

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:38 pm

Breana, Fane of Myrkul

''I like what you've done with your hair.''

Undead Master Vakros enters the priestess's chamber.

He is not wearing his skull mask, but he has blackened his exposed face and hands with ash.

''How did it go?''

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:51 pm

"Thank you, Master. It went as well as can be expected, given the fact people are quite anal retentive about the Lord of the Dead, Master." Breana goes on to explain to him the incident at the Inn, citing she did it to teach the man some manners and respect about not only women, but Myrkul! She recounts her return to the Inn and then what transpired there.

"And thus that was my first day, really. I am supposed to return shortly to help in the search for these undead children who terrorised the city before. It appears there are more and that they've kidnapped some children from an orphanage. I have only spent one of my three undead detection spells this day. Unfortuanely for me, I am not at liberty to use my undead minions to help cover more ground. I have them believing I have them for menial housework and chores, heh."

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:08 pm

Fane of Myrkul

Vakros answers-

''Be careful, oh my pupil, for these people do not honor our god or his ways. They are not to be trusted. ''

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:44 pm

Inovidil is really happy as sees the familiar spark at Jamethon's eyes. She thinks to tell him that there was no need to check the components and the gear since she always carried both but decides against that. She likes the new controlling Jamethon!

Once outside she says:

"Wait a moment please Jamethon want to cast a protective spells on me."

With that she waves her hands and pronounces a few arcane phrases.

"Now I'm ready."

Says with a smile

OOC: mage armour

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:24 pm

the Warehouse District

The ground fog is very light this night, and the skies above are mostly clear. Selune's silvery crescent and bright Tears combine with the stars to provide decent lighting for torchless travelers.

Inovidil, Blaise, Jamethon, Ironheart, and the two gnomes have yet to encounter anyone but a few drunks and one old rag-picker. No, after having walked for perhaps half an hour, they are entering the fringes of the warehouse district. The little shops and crowded tenements drop away, replaced by rows of boxy warehouses lining the roads and canals. Here and there among the larger buildings, one may see a decrepit old house or neglected little hole-in-the wall shop.

Jamethon halts and turns to address his comrades-

''Master Threan was able to follow the kidnappers' trail into this part of the city. There are many places they might be hiding, if indeed they are still in the area. Blaise investigated one such possible hiding place earlier today. That was good work, but we cannot search every building in a single night- and I fear that those children don't have long to live if indeed it is the undead that have taken them. Now, we have access to not only a skilled tracker, but to magic. Do any of our magicians have a spell that would allow them to spy on or locate persons at a distance? If so, I suggest that we employ such magic to try to narrow the focus of our search. Ino? Glim?''

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:26 pm

"I don't have any location spells right now. I have prepared my spells as soon as got my spellbook back and I didn't know about the kidnaps then. I have mainly offensive spells...I'm an evoker!"

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:48 pm

warehouse district-

Glim speaks up-

''I can detect the presence of evil with a spell, but I have to be fairly close to the source of taint for this to work. If any evil undead are very nearby, I should be able to find them. I might even pick up a lingering trace if the concentration and power of evil in an area was quite strong at some point in the recent past.''

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:47 pm

Breana acknowledges the Undead Master with a smile. "I know that, Master. Well I must be getting to the Inn and then off to the warehouse district in search of these undead children. You can feel safe in the knowledge that I trust noone, but if people trust me, that is to my credit, he he he!. I bid you a good evening, sir."

She exits the Fane and heads for the Inn. It is near 10 p.m. When she sees none of the others there, she realises that she didn't actually say where she was going earlier and thus didn't make plans to meet up again with the others. She leaves the Inn and heads for the warehouse district.

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Realms of Dread, Chapter Four