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<blockquote data-quote="mikeawmids" data-source="post: 7940753" data-attributes="member: 6776411"><p><strong><u>Chapter Fourteen: The Plot Thickens</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Having defeated the Carrion King, the heroes return to Kelmarane. Felliped and the camels are relieved to see them all alive and well. We glossed over the return journey using the Quick Encounter rules.</p><p></p><p>Almost immediately, the heroes are summoned by Almah, who receives them in her luxurious suite overlooking the Victory Market. Garavel and Father Zastoran are also present, to offer their counsel. The heroes kneel before the Merchant Princess, who bestows a kiss unto each of their brows - even Fuk, which is a bit like kissing a camel's leathery ballsack.</p><p></p><p><strong>"The sight of you all returned safely lifts a great weight from my heart,"</strong> Almah says, <strong>"Tell me, what did you learn of this Carrion King and his intent toward our new home?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"The Carrion King was a mighty gnoll warlord and follower of Rovagug the Destroyer,"</strong> Nadiyya explains, <strong>"We fought and killed him in his throne room beneath the House of the Beast."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Then he and his gnoll army pose no further threat to my citizens?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"There was no army,"</strong> Misfar says, <strong>"The Carrion King had many warriors, but their orders were to find the entrance to a hidden tomb beneath his lair. We discovered that Zayifid is a shape-changing djinn and part of an ancient order called the Templars of the Five Winds. He lied to us and to the Carrion King, pitting us against each other so that he could claim the contents of the tomb while we were fighting.</strong></p><p><strong>The Carrion King poses no further threat to Kelmarane, but I am concerned about these Templars and what their plans may be."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Perhaps I can allay a few of those concerns."</strong></p><p></p><p>A tall, muscular man stands framed in the doorway to Alnah's suite. It is Kardswann, the djinn who previously ruled the Kullid tribe from this very room! Until now, he had been lying comatose in the heroes waterfront mansion.</p><p></p><p><strong>"Princess, stand back!"</strong> Garavel growls, reaching for his sword, <strong>"How did you get passed the guards?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Peace, friends."</strong> Kardswann says, <strong>"I mean you no harm. In fact, I offer my gratitude for breaking the control that foul demon Xulthos had over me.</strong></p><p><strong>You speak of Zayifid and the Templars of the Five Winds. I am also part of that order. We served the djinni princess Nefeshti in her war against a wicked djinn called Jhavul. After Jhavul and his army were defeated, we five Templars went our separate ways. Zayifid was always a trickster, but the behaviour you describe gives me pause. You mention that he sought the contents of a hidden tomb?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Why should we trust you?"</strong> Misfar demands.</p><p></p><p><strong>"Because I was there, fighting alongside Zayifid and the other Templars when Jhavul fell. If this prize Zayifid seeks is a relic of that war, it could be very dangerous in the wrong hands."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"He sought a scroll, in the Tomb of Shirak."</strong> Misfar says, warily.</p><p></p><p><strong>"That could be very bad,"</strong> Kardswann answers, <strong>"As well as her Templars, Nefeshti was allied with a human wizard called Andrathi. Andrathi possessed a powerful relic called the Scroll of Kakishon. In the final battle, Andrathi used the scroll to weaken Jhavul, but was destroyed in the process. Without his sacrifice, we would likely have been defeated. If Zayifid is seeking the scroll, he is seeking the power of Jhavul sealed within the relic. It is vitally important that he does not get his hands on it."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"What would you do, if you had the scroll?"</strong> Misfar asks.</p><p></p><p><strong>"Deliver it to my mistress Nefeshti,"</strong> Kardswann answers.</p><p></p><p><strong>"What would you do if I told you we have the scroll?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Do you have the scroll?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Maybe."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"If you did have the Scroll of Kakishon, I would advise you to share that information with no-one outside of this room. Zayifid is not the only person with an interest in claiming Jhavul's power. I would encourage you to use your most powerful magic to hide the scroll, until I can contact my mistress.</strong></p><p><strong>Do you have the scroll?"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"Yes."</strong> Misfar admits, <strong>"But we have no magic powerful enough to conceal the scroll."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"There is a magi in Katapesh called Rayhan,"</strong> Almah says, <strong>"He is a close friend and I would trust him with my life. If he cannot weave a spell powerful enough to conceal the Scroll of Kakishon, nobody can.</strong></p><p><strong>Garavel, I charge you with escorting the heroes safely to Katapesh and introducing them to Rayhan."</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>"As you will, Princess."</strong> Garavel agrees.</p><p></p><p><strong>"I will attempt to contact my mistress and notify her that the Scroll has been found and that Zayifid can no longer be trusted."</strong> Kardswann adds, <strong>"I will seek you in Katapesh, once I have her answer."</strong></p><p></p><p>The party prepare for the journey to Katapesh.</p><p></p><p><em>TBC</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mikeawmids, post: 7940753, member: 6776411"] [B][U]Chapter Fourteen: The Plot Thickens[/U][/B] Having defeated the Carrion King, the heroes return to Kelmarane. Felliped and the camels are relieved to see them all alive and well. We glossed over the return journey using the Quick Encounter rules. Almost immediately, the heroes are summoned by Almah, who receives them in her luxurious suite overlooking the Victory Market. Garavel and Father Zastoran are also present, to offer their counsel. The heroes kneel before the Merchant Princess, who bestows a kiss unto each of their brows - even Fuk, which is a bit like kissing a camel's leathery ballsack. [B]"The sight of you all returned safely lifts a great weight from my heart,"[/B] Almah says, [B]"Tell me, what did you learn of this Carrion King and his intent toward our new home?" "The Carrion King was a mighty gnoll warlord and follower of Rovagug the Destroyer,"[/B] Nadiyya explains, [B]"We fought and killed him in his throne room beneath the House of the Beast." "Then he and his gnoll army pose no further threat to my citizens?" "There was no army,"[/B] Misfar says, [B]"The Carrion King had many warriors, but their orders were to find the entrance to a hidden tomb beneath his lair. We discovered that Zayifid is a shape-changing djinn and part of an ancient order called the Templars of the Five Winds. He lied to us and to the Carrion King, pitting us against each other so that he could claim the contents of the tomb while we were fighting. The Carrion King poses no further threat to Kelmarane, but I am concerned about these Templars and what their plans may be." "Perhaps I can allay a few of those concerns."[/B] A tall, muscular man stands framed in the doorway to Alnah's suite. It is Kardswann, the djinn who previously ruled the Kullid tribe from this very room! Until now, he had been lying comatose in the heroes waterfront mansion. [B]"Princess, stand back!"[/B] Garavel growls, reaching for his sword, [B]"How did you get passed the guards?" "Peace, friends."[/B] Kardswann says, [B]"I mean you no harm. In fact, I offer my gratitude for breaking the control that foul demon Xulthos had over me. You speak of Zayifid and the Templars of the Five Winds. I am also part of that order. We served the djinni princess Nefeshti in her war against a wicked djinn called Jhavul. After Jhavul and his army were defeated, we five Templars went our separate ways. Zayifid was always a trickster, but the behaviour you describe gives me pause. You mention that he sought the contents of a hidden tomb?" "Why should we trust you?"[/B] Misfar demands. [B]"Because I was there, fighting alongside Zayifid and the other Templars when Jhavul fell. If this prize Zayifid seeks is a relic of that war, it could be very dangerous in the wrong hands." "He sought a scroll, in the Tomb of Shirak."[/B] Misfar says, warily. [B]"That could be very bad,"[/B] Kardswann answers, [B]"As well as her Templars, Nefeshti was allied with a human wizard called Andrathi. Andrathi possessed a powerful relic called the Scroll of Kakishon. In the final battle, Andrathi used the scroll to weaken Jhavul, but was destroyed in the process. Without his sacrifice, we would likely have been defeated. If Zayifid is seeking the scroll, he is seeking the power of Jhavul sealed within the relic. It is vitally important that he does not get his hands on it." "What would you do, if you had the scroll?"[/B] Misfar asks. [B]"Deliver it to my mistress Nefeshti,"[/B] Kardswann answers. [B]"What would you do if I told you we have the scroll?" "Do you have the scroll?" "Maybe." "If you did have the Scroll of Kakishon, I would advise you to share that information with no-one outside of this room. Zayifid is not the only person with an interest in claiming Jhavul's power. I would encourage you to use your most powerful magic to hide the scroll, until I can contact my mistress. Do you have the scroll?" "Yes."[/B] Misfar admits, [B]"But we have no magic powerful enough to conceal the scroll." "There is a magi in Katapesh called Rayhan,"[/B] Almah says, [B]"He is a close friend and I would trust him with my life. If he cannot weave a spell powerful enough to conceal the Scroll of Kakishon, nobody can. Garavel, I charge you with escorting the heroes safely to Katapesh and introducing them to Rayhan." "As you will, Princess."[/B] Garavel agrees. [B]"I will attempt to contact my mistress and notify her that the Scroll has been found and that Zayifid can no longer be trusted."[/B] Kardswann adds, [B]"I will seek you in Katapesh, once I have her answer."[/B] The party prepare for the journey to Katapesh. [I]TBC[/I] [/QUOTE]
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