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<blockquote data-quote="Droid101" data-source="post: 2042801" data-attributes="member: 942"><p>After a couple of days, Viknen teleports himself, Ogrim, and Eltharion to Baruk, the town where some evil wizard was supposedly trying to get power through politics.</p><p></p><p>Baruk seemed like a small town. They gather some information from the innkeeper where they get a room.</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, elections are going on. Towns out here in the east are progressive. They vote in mayors,” the innkeeper says.</p><p></p><p>“Interesting. And who is running this time?” Eltharion asks.</p><p></p><p>“Well, the man who has been our mayor for years and years: Hrogan McCandless. He was a shoe-in every year, but this year, things are looking different. Some new guy, named ‘Ronec’ is running. Saying how he’s going to progress us into the future even more. He’s got everyone in an uproar,” the innkeeper explains.</p><p></p><p>“Hm…” Eltharion thinks a moment, looking to Ogrim and Viknen. “You think he’s using magic to influence votes?”</p><p></p><p>“A possibility,” Ogrim responds.</p><p></p><p>“Thank you good sir, we’ll be off,” Eltharion says.</p><p></p><p>“If you hurry, you can catch the end of the debate that’s going on in town hall right now,” the innkeeper says.</p><p></p><p>“Great, thanks!” they run to the center of town and find a large courthouse and meeting hall. They go in, only to find two tables up at the front, along with rows and rows of seats. The seats are empty, as all the people are crowding one of the tables. The other table has one chubby man sitting behind it, looking flustered. The Heroes approach.</p><p></p><p>“Ah, votes, votes!” the chubby man says.</p><p></p><p>“No, we don’t live here, I don’t think we can vote,” Eltharon interjects.</p><p></p><p>“Rats… looks like that Ronec guy is going to win…” the chubby man shakes his head slowly.</p><p></p><p>“Who is he? Does anybody know anything about him?” Eltharion asks.</p><p></p><p>“Newcomer. Just showed up a couple of days ago. Everybody loves him. Says he’s going to use magic to take our town to the ‘next level.’ Political mumbo-jumbo. I know what this town needs!” Mr. McCandless says.</p><p></p><p>“I think we need to have a word with him…” Ogrim says.</p><p></p><p>“Great, more support for him…” Mr. McCandless looks defeated.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t worry…” Eltharion pats him on the shoulder, and the Heroes sit in some chairs, waiting for the crowd to die down.</p><p></p><p>Slowly, the mass of people starts to stream to the exit. The crowd grows more and more thin, and finally, they can see the man sitting at the table. They can see Ronec.</p><p></p><p>Rather, they can see The Necromancer.</p><p></p><p>“What in the world…?” Eltharion says, perplexed, as he approaches The Necromancer.</p><p></p><p>“Fancy seeing you all here. Any reason for the surprise visit?” The Necromancer asks.</p><p></p><p>“Yep,” Ogrim lowers his voice. “We’ve been sent to kill ye.”</p><p></p><p>The Necromancer laughs for a moment, but then sees that the others aren’t.</p><p></p><p>“With or without my permission?” The Necromancer asks.</p><p></p><p>“Well, we didn’t know it was you when we came,” Eltharion says. “The devils that paid us to kill Gryrtag are paying us again to help stop ‘some evil wizards in the east.’ Turns out, that’s you!”</p><p></p><p>“Why are ye runnin’ for public office?” Ogrim asks.</p><p></p><p>“Easy. Here in the east things are changing. Down south, in Baron, things are changing as well, but for the worse. Adlai has read you the prophecies, right? There is a third side that comes out victorious. There is a third side that wins in the end. I intend to be on that side. And this is where I think the resistance begins,” The Necromancer explains.</p><p></p><p>“Resistance?” Eltharion asks.</p><p></p><p>“Well, let’s see. Baron outlawed magic. Outlawed drugs. What’s next?” The Necromancer asks.</p><p></p><p>“They did it for the good of the people. The dark elves have been slaughtering everyone with magic, so they want to set a good example for their people,” Ogrim says.</p><p></p><p>“But when does it stop? The King has too much power. And now that this ‘Prophet’ has arisen and is backing the King, nothing can stand in their way. I don’t want to be there when things go sour, that’s all,” The Necromancer says.</p><p></p><p>“So you’re going to let us fight for our lives in Baron, while you’re out here by yourself?” Eltharion asks.</p><p></p><p>“How can I fight if I don’t believe what’s being fought for?” The Necromancer retorts.</p><p></p><p>“Good point,” Ogrim nods. “But I must stay and fight with the dwarves.”</p><p></p><p>“And I can’t let the dark elves take over Baron…” Eltharion says.</p><p></p><p>“I’m just along for da ride mon,” Viknen says.</p><p></p><p>The Necromancer shakes his head.</p><p></p><p>“Look, you’re my friends, but I just can’t go back to Baron. I’m an outlaw there as it is. Remember, I use magic.”</p><p></p><p>“Suit yourself. You’re going to be missing out on the battle that will define our time, though,” Ogrim says ominously.</p><p></p><p>The Necromancer chuckles.</p><p></p><p>“So, what about this whole killing me thing?”</p><p></p><p>“Well, we don’t have to kill you. We just have to ‘neutralize’ you,” Eltharion says.</p><p></p><p>“Hm. I have a plan. Where are you staying?” The Necromancer asks.</p><p></p><p>“The inn down the street,” Eltharion responds.</p><p></p><p>“Meet me there tonight, I’ll find your room,” The Necromancer stands, and walks over to Mr. McCandless.</p><p></p><p>“How do you do it?” Mr. McCandless asks, shaking his head.</p><p></p><p>“May it be a clean and fair vote,” The Necromancer shakes Mr. McCandless’ hand, and leaves the hall. The Heroes hang around that day, and finally return to their inn room that night.</p><p></p><p>The Necromancer enters, with a large sack over his shoulder.</p><p></p><p>“What’s in the bag?” Eltharion asks, and the question is quickly answered when chopped up body parts are strewn about on the floor. The sight is more than disgusting.</p><p></p><p>“There you have it, it’s me!” The Necromancer says.</p><p></p><p>“Nekky, that’s disgusting…” Eltharion looks away. Ogrim shakes his head. Viknen sniffs an arm.</p><p></p><p>“I used magic to make the body look as much like me as possible. I just dug him out of the cemetery,” The Necromancer says. “Then chopped him up like I got murdered. I’ll vanish for a while, and the devils will think you did a good job. Sound like a plan?”</p><p></p><p>“Good thinking, bad presentation…” Eltharion is still looking away.</p><p></p><p>“You should leave tonight, so it looks abrupt. I made sure the innkeeper saw me come in, so he’ll know it was you who did me in. Word will spread,” The Necromancer says as he steps back. “Good luck in that big battle. Wish I could be there fighting beside you.”</p><p></p><p>And with that, The Necromancer vanishes with a snap.</p><p></p><p>“Let’s be getting’ outta here, now den,” Viknen says, waving his staff with the skulls hanging from it. They clatter together, and the three of them teleport back to Baron.</p><p></p><p>They decide to take another couple of days off before letting the King and Adlai know about the help from the devils they should be receiving.</p><p></p><p>How will they take this news? Can the devils help push the fight in Baron’s favor? Why won’t The Necromancer help them? Is Baron really that bad? Find out, next time!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Droid101, post: 2042801, member: 942"] After a couple of days, Viknen teleports himself, Ogrim, and Eltharion to Baruk, the town where some evil wizard was supposedly trying to get power through politics. Baruk seemed like a small town. They gather some information from the innkeeper where they get a room. “Yeah, elections are going on. Towns out here in the east are progressive. They vote in mayors,” the innkeeper says. “Interesting. And who is running this time?” Eltharion asks. “Well, the man who has been our mayor for years and years: Hrogan McCandless. He was a shoe-in every year, but this year, things are looking different. Some new guy, named ‘Ronec’ is running. Saying how he’s going to progress us into the future even more. He’s got everyone in an uproar,” the innkeeper explains. “Hm…” Eltharion thinks a moment, looking to Ogrim and Viknen. “You think he’s using magic to influence votes?” “A possibility,” Ogrim responds. “Thank you good sir, we’ll be off,” Eltharion says. “If you hurry, you can catch the end of the debate that’s going on in town hall right now,” the innkeeper says. “Great, thanks!” they run to the center of town and find a large courthouse and meeting hall. They go in, only to find two tables up at the front, along with rows and rows of seats. The seats are empty, as all the people are crowding one of the tables. The other table has one chubby man sitting behind it, looking flustered. The Heroes approach. “Ah, votes, votes!” the chubby man says. “No, we don’t live here, I don’t think we can vote,” Eltharon interjects. “Rats… looks like that Ronec guy is going to win…” the chubby man shakes his head slowly. “Who is he? Does anybody know anything about him?” Eltharion asks. “Newcomer. Just showed up a couple of days ago. Everybody loves him. Says he’s going to use magic to take our town to the ‘next level.’ Political mumbo-jumbo. I know what this town needs!” Mr. McCandless says. “I think we need to have a word with him…” Ogrim says. “Great, more support for him…” Mr. McCandless looks defeated. “Don’t worry…” Eltharion pats him on the shoulder, and the Heroes sit in some chairs, waiting for the crowd to die down. Slowly, the mass of people starts to stream to the exit. The crowd grows more and more thin, and finally, they can see the man sitting at the table. They can see Ronec. Rather, they can see The Necromancer. “What in the world…?” Eltharion says, perplexed, as he approaches The Necromancer. “Fancy seeing you all here. Any reason for the surprise visit?” The Necromancer asks. “Yep,” Ogrim lowers his voice. “We’ve been sent to kill ye.” The Necromancer laughs for a moment, but then sees that the others aren’t. “With or without my permission?” The Necromancer asks. “Well, we didn’t know it was you when we came,” Eltharion says. “The devils that paid us to kill Gryrtag are paying us again to help stop ‘some evil wizards in the east.’ Turns out, that’s you!” “Why are ye runnin’ for public office?” Ogrim asks. “Easy. Here in the east things are changing. Down south, in Baron, things are changing as well, but for the worse. Adlai has read you the prophecies, right? There is a third side that comes out victorious. There is a third side that wins in the end. I intend to be on that side. And this is where I think the resistance begins,” The Necromancer explains. “Resistance?” Eltharion asks. “Well, let’s see. Baron outlawed magic. Outlawed drugs. What’s next?” The Necromancer asks. “They did it for the good of the people. The dark elves have been slaughtering everyone with magic, so they want to set a good example for their people,” Ogrim says. “But when does it stop? The King has too much power. And now that this ‘Prophet’ has arisen and is backing the King, nothing can stand in their way. I don’t want to be there when things go sour, that’s all,” The Necromancer says. “So you’re going to let us fight for our lives in Baron, while you’re out here by yourself?” Eltharion asks. “How can I fight if I don’t believe what’s being fought for?” The Necromancer retorts. “Good point,” Ogrim nods. “But I must stay and fight with the dwarves.” “And I can’t let the dark elves take over Baron…” Eltharion says. “I’m just along for da ride mon,” Viknen says. The Necromancer shakes his head. “Look, you’re my friends, but I just can’t go back to Baron. I’m an outlaw there as it is. Remember, I use magic.” “Suit yourself. You’re going to be missing out on the battle that will define our time, though,” Ogrim says ominously. The Necromancer chuckles. “So, what about this whole killing me thing?” “Well, we don’t have to kill you. We just have to ‘neutralize’ you,” Eltharion says. “Hm. I have a plan. Where are you staying?” The Necromancer asks. “The inn down the street,” Eltharion responds. “Meet me there tonight, I’ll find your room,” The Necromancer stands, and walks over to Mr. McCandless. “How do you do it?” Mr. McCandless asks, shaking his head. “May it be a clean and fair vote,” The Necromancer shakes Mr. McCandless’ hand, and leaves the hall. The Heroes hang around that day, and finally return to their inn room that night. The Necromancer enters, with a large sack over his shoulder. “What’s in the bag?” Eltharion asks, and the question is quickly answered when chopped up body parts are strewn about on the floor. The sight is more than disgusting. “There you have it, it’s me!” The Necromancer says. “Nekky, that’s disgusting…” Eltharion looks away. Ogrim shakes his head. Viknen sniffs an arm. “I used magic to make the body look as much like me as possible. I just dug him out of the cemetery,” The Necromancer says. “Then chopped him up like I got murdered. I’ll vanish for a while, and the devils will think you did a good job. Sound like a plan?” “Good thinking, bad presentation…” Eltharion is still looking away. “You should leave tonight, so it looks abrupt. I made sure the innkeeper saw me come in, so he’ll know it was you who did me in. Word will spread,” The Necromancer says as he steps back. “Good luck in that big battle. Wish I could be there fighting beside you.” And with that, The Necromancer vanishes with a snap. “Let’s be getting’ outta here, now den,” Viknen says, waving his staff with the skulls hanging from it. They clatter together, and the three of them teleport back to Baron. They decide to take another couple of days off before letting the King and Adlai know about the help from the devils they should be receiving. How will they take this news? Can the devils help push the fight in Baron’s favor? Why won’t The Necromancer help them? Is Baron really that bad? Find out, next time!!! [/QUOTE]
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