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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 3295917" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>Letter #20</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>This entry is labeled #20 because I've lost my notes for #18 and I missed session #19. I'm going to handle this one as if Lothiriel had been writing her brother all along and the letters got lost in the post.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>During the session I missed, the party used one of the 'spirit stones' to enter a fey demiplane. There they had a variety of strange encounters centered around the shards of an evil artifact, a black diamond. Swallowing a shard or inserting it into the body can cause the subject to turn evil. If you're familiar with the anime <u>Inu-Yasha</u>, this artifact was inspired by the Shikon Jewel in that series. </em></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Dearest brother;</p><p></p><p>We've been in Lopolla for a few days. I had to purchase a new suit of armor, since we gave my original armor over to a troll as I told you in my last letter. Thank Solonor we had no threatening encounters in the Bramblewood during my time without armor. </p><p></p><p>Here in Lopolla I’ve discovered the fascinating creatures called llamas. I’m considering purchasing one as a pack animal. They have lovely eyes, and I hope I can find someone who can make a cloak of llama wool. Their wool is quite appealing.</p><p></p><p>Our chief order of business here in the capitol of Ket was to return the diamond we found to the Malik Galivar. You may recall that some time ago we met a halfling named Kirp, whose brother was an old friend of Erasyne’s. We eventually learned that Kirp had stolen a large diamond from the Malik, who is a noble of some repute here. Kirp was captured by bounty hunters in the Malik’s employ, but he claimed he had sold the diamond prior to meeting us. While searching some ruins in the Bramblewood, we stumbled upon the remains of some travelers who fit the description of the people to whom Kirp had sold the stone. We found a large diamond among their effects. Assuming that this gem was the one Kirp had stolen, we decided to return it to its rightful owner.</p><p></p><p>I had misgivings about approaching the Malik. I feared he might think we were Kirp’s accomplices in the theft. I grew more apprehensive when Erasyne and Ninad took the lead in addressing the Malik during our audience. They told the story of our relationship with Kirp quite honestly, but I worried that they wouldn't be believed. My concerns only increased when the Malik brought out the three bounty hunters we had encountered previously. To my surprise and relief, the bounty hunters confirmed our story. </p><p></p><p>The Malik accepted their opinion and agreed to pay us the reward he'd offered for the return of the diamond. But Ninad was concerned for Kirp’s fate. The halfling was brought out and we could see that though he had obviously not been treated gently, he was in relatively good condition. </p><p></p><p>Ninad stated that he believed Kirp had been punished enough, and asked the Malik what he would consider sufficient recompense for the halfling’s misdeed. When the Malik suggested an amount equal to the reward, Ninad calmly handed back the chest of gold coins. The gold doesn't matter much to me, but I half expected Erasyne to argue with Ninad. Evidently her sympathy for Kirp outweighs her desire for treasure.</p><p></p><p>I must cut this letter short as I have other matters to attend to. I'll write again soon.</p><p></p><p>Lothiriel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 3295917, member: 30035"] [b]Letter #20[/b] [B][I]This entry is labeled #20 because I've lost my notes for #18 and I missed session #19. I'm going to handle this one as if Lothiriel had been writing her brother all along and the letters got lost in the post. During the session I missed, the party used one of the 'spirit stones' to enter a fey demiplane. There they had a variety of strange encounters centered around the shards of an evil artifact, a black diamond. Swallowing a shard or inserting it into the body can cause the subject to turn evil. If you're familiar with the anime [U]Inu-Yasha[/U], this artifact was inspired by the Shikon Jewel in that series. [/I][/B] Dearest brother; We've been in Lopolla for a few days. I had to purchase a new suit of armor, since we gave my original armor over to a troll as I told you in my last letter. Thank Solonor we had no threatening encounters in the Bramblewood during my time without armor. Here in Lopolla I’ve discovered the fascinating creatures called llamas. I’m considering purchasing one as a pack animal. They have lovely eyes, and I hope I can find someone who can make a cloak of llama wool. Their wool is quite appealing. Our chief order of business here in the capitol of Ket was to return the diamond we found to the Malik Galivar. You may recall that some time ago we met a halfling named Kirp, whose brother was an old friend of Erasyne’s. We eventually learned that Kirp had stolen a large diamond from the Malik, who is a noble of some repute here. Kirp was captured by bounty hunters in the Malik’s employ, but he claimed he had sold the diamond prior to meeting us. While searching some ruins in the Bramblewood, we stumbled upon the remains of some travelers who fit the description of the people to whom Kirp had sold the stone. We found a large diamond among their effects. Assuming that this gem was the one Kirp had stolen, we decided to return it to its rightful owner. I had misgivings about approaching the Malik. I feared he might think we were Kirp’s accomplices in the theft. I grew more apprehensive when Erasyne and Ninad took the lead in addressing the Malik during our audience. They told the story of our relationship with Kirp quite honestly, but I worried that they wouldn't be believed. My concerns only increased when the Malik brought out the three bounty hunters we had encountered previously. To my surprise and relief, the bounty hunters confirmed our story. The Malik accepted their opinion and agreed to pay us the reward he'd offered for the return of the diamond. But Ninad was concerned for Kirp’s fate. The halfling was brought out and we could see that though he had obviously not been treated gently, he was in relatively good condition. Ninad stated that he believed Kirp had been punished enough, and asked the Malik what he would consider sufficient recompense for the halfling’s misdeed. When the Malik suggested an amount equal to the reward, Ninad calmly handed back the chest of gold coins. The gold doesn't matter much to me, but I half expected Erasyne to argue with Ninad. Evidently her sympathy for Kirp outweighs her desire for treasure. I must cut this letter short as I have other matters to attend to. I'll write again soon. Lothiriel [/QUOTE]
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