A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [03]
mleibrock
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Tsadok
Once Haidar is gone, Tsadok looks up and speaks. "Can you tell us a little more of your Uncle's history? He is a very proud and interesting fellow."
Once Haidar is gone, Tsadok looks up and speaks. "Can you tell us a little more of your Uncle's history? He is a very proud and interesting fellow."
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
As dishelved as Harnrey looks, the mention of Haidars noble past deeds lights the wizard's curiosity. he looks hopeful the the merchant.
Maidhc O Casain
Na Bith Mo Riocht Tá!
Almah's face takes on a far-away expression as she leans back in her chair.
"Uncle Haider was once a very powerful man, the bastion of Ipeq's defenses against invasion from Katapesh. My memories of him are faint, those of a very young child for an Uncle who once gave her sweets and toys on his infrequent visits. I've seen him only once in my adult life, when he was in Katapesh - supposedly on a diplomatic mission - and came to our villa for a brief social call. He and my father secreted themselves in the study and I spoke to Uncle Haidar only for a moment. That was almost 5 years ago.
"We found out afterward that he had disappeared from Ipeq, leaving behind the corpses of his wife and children. They had been slaughtered in their home,and were left laying in pools of their own blood."
She focuses once again on you. "He was presumed to be the instigator of this horror, of course. Your tale of lycanthropy would appear to confirm this presumption, solidifying it into fact. The man I've sent him to will be able to cure him of this curse as well as discovering the source. After that he'll have to answer to the Ruby Prince - as well as to his own conscience - for his crimes."
"Uncle Haider was once a very powerful man, the bastion of Ipeq's defenses against invasion from Katapesh. My memories of him are faint, those of a very young child for an Uncle who once gave her sweets and toys on his infrequent visits. I've seen him only once in my adult life, when he was in Katapesh - supposedly on a diplomatic mission - and came to our villa for a brief social call. He and my father secreted themselves in the study and I spoke to Uncle Haidar only for a moment. That was almost 5 years ago.
"We found out afterward that he had disappeared from Ipeq, leaving behind the corpses of his wife and children. They had been slaughtered in their home,and were left laying in pools of their own blood."
She focuses once again on you. "He was presumed to be the instigator of this horror, of course. Your tale of lycanthropy would appear to confirm this presumption, solidifying it into fact. The man I've sent him to will be able to cure him of this curse as well as discovering the source. After that he'll have to answer to the Ruby Prince - as well as to his own conscience - for his crimes."
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
"That will be most unfortuneate. Suffering for his crimes to himself I am sure will be a signifcant amount of torture to his soul. I would not want to know what the Ruby Prince has in mind."
*sigh*
"I am sorry about your uncle, and moreso about his family."
Harnrey bows and speaks no further on this.
*sigh*
"I am sorry about your uncle, and moreso about his family."
Harnrey bows and speaks no further on this.
mleibrock
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Tsadok
Before Tsadok can form his words, Harnrey speaks...mirroring Tsadok's thoughts.
"I too am very sorry. Obviously if he did commit the crimes and from what I saw of him that is a big if, you obviously see he was not himself. If ever the opportunity presents itself to speak with him again, I'd love to."
Tsadok looks to the others, "Well...should we be off for a bath, dinner and restful night?"
Before Tsadok can form his words, Harnrey speaks...mirroring Tsadok's thoughts.
"I too am very sorry. Obviously if he did commit the crimes and from what I saw of him that is a big if, you obviously see he was not himself. If ever the opportunity presents itself to speak with him again, I'd love to."
Tsadok looks to the others, "Well...should we be off for a bath, dinner and restful night?"
Scotley
Hero
Keeland
Keeland nods absently at Tsadok's suggestion. He offers a bow and Almah and turns to leave. His mind whirls as he considers the possibility of composing a ballad of the tale of Haider. He could never sing it while employed by Almah, but the words begin to organize themselves around a mournful melody in his head none the less.
Keeland nods absently at Tsadok's suggestion. He offers a bow and Almah and turns to leave. His mind whirls as he considers the possibility of composing a ballad of the tale of Haider. He could never sing it while employed by Almah, but the words begin to organize themselves around a mournful melody in his head none the less.
Scott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
Ah yes/ that sounds like a way to go.
Leif
Adventurer
Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 3
Having recovered somewhat from his previous malaise, Houwlou now speaks, "Haidar is a formidable foe. Perhaps when he is more himself we can aid him in recovering a portion of his former status. If, that is, our resident spell-slinger Harnrey will permit the presence of another arcanist."
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Having recovered somewhat from his previous malaise, Houwlou now speaks, "Haidar is a formidable foe. Perhaps when he is more himself we can aid him in recovering a portion of his former status. If, that is, our resident spell-slinger Harnrey will permit the presence of another arcanist."
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Level: Olcán Ranger3
HP: 32/32 AC: 17 AC(T): 11 AC(FF): 16
Init: +01 ST(F):+04 ST(R):+04 ST(W):+05
BAB: 03 CMB: +6 CMD: 17
Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+3 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 +6 1d4+2 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW) +4 1d8+3 19-20/x2 (Undead)
Longsword +3 1d8+1 19-20/x2
Javelin +4 1d6+3 20/x2
*+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary handScott DeWar
Prof. Emeritus-Supernatural Events/Countermeasure
"Of course I would!"
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