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<blockquote data-quote="Helspar" data-source="post: 1310406" data-attributes="member: 4849"><p><em><strong>The Journeys of Helspar Entry Two</strong></em></p><p></p><p>I have new companions to travel with although maybe not for long. I hope that this isn’t the last entry in this short log. No sense brooding I suppose, I doubt that I can avoid anything fate has in store for me anyways. I should start with what has happened since I wrote last. Myself and the nameless mentallist reached Oakhurst two days ago. Upon our arrival we were approached by the captain of the guard, the lovely Filosial. She informed us about a group of adventurers who were on a mission for her and the town lord. She requested that we might help them out and in so doing help her townsfolk. We agreed, or at least I agreed and my companion is apparently staying. She said that she expected them to return in but a few days and that they might need our aid. She seemed worried, so not to leave a lady in distress I said I would wait and offer any assistance that I might be able. At least I sensed that we might be able to get a free room and a meal out of this. I was also willing to pause to gain some new company to the Fair. It was, after all, a long way.</p><p></p><p> They were easy enough to mark the afternoon that they returned, A ragged and disorganised bunch consisting of a proud yet battered elven warrior, A youthful man who I marked as a rogue by his shifty and paranoid movements; and a strangely equipped fellow who’s dress I couldn’t place. They were missing one as Filosial had mentioned four. Introductions were made and the tale of their adventure was told. The village of Oakhurst was under the terror of the so called night demons. The source of these fiends was reported to be a place they called the “Sunless Citadel”; an ancient castle that, through some cataclysmic event had been buried beneath the earth. It was located near the Plains of Ash, A thoroughly desolate place. The elf who, named himself “Wicker”, spoke of battling hordes of goblins who they supposed served an evil druid who created the plant-like night demons. In an unexpected encounter with a shadow demon they lost their fourth companion in an inexplicable act of self sacrifice. What was I getting myself into? The mentallist suggested that they take a trip to the local church of Pelor to acquire some aid. I don’t think he mentioned his name to them and they were somewhat taken aback by his forward nature. His intentions were good though. When they returned later that day we spoke more of their previous adventures. It seemed that they would be good companions. I was slightly suspicious about the rogue, I sensed he was hiding something. A young fellow just in the early stages of his manhood judging by the sparse facial hair he was attempting to grow. Too young to be tied up in anything I might be interested in, but still, I must make a point to talk with him later if I gain his confidence. I had to smile when he, Pick was his name, spoke of how the mentally enabled one haggled like a Freeport fish-wife over some cure-alls with the local priestess. It would seem my companion would need some work on his people skills. The last of the trio seemed too distracted to talk. There was something familiar about the fellow but I couldn’t place it.</p><p></p><p> We spent the evening telling tales and drinking ales. Maybe I should consider a different career. We agreed that they required some rest before returning to the citadel. It seemed prudent to be prepared. I spent most of the day preparing my gear for the next day. Sensing that I might not have time for a while, I pen this. The mentallist paces the floor of the tavern all day. He really worries me. If we are confronted with battle could he be a liability? What demons whip him to action? It might be worth following up that last train of thought, but then again, Maybe not. The rest spend their time resting and preparing. The man Valerick practised sparring with his shadow. I assumed from his movements he was of some skill with his hands. We will set out at first light tomorrow, I am told it is a half day’s journey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Helspar, post: 1310406, member: 4849"] [i][b]The Journeys of Helspar Entry Two[/b][/i] I have new companions to travel with although maybe not for long. I hope that this isn’t the last entry in this short log. No sense brooding I suppose, I doubt that I can avoid anything fate has in store for me anyways. I should start with what has happened since I wrote last. Myself and the nameless mentallist reached Oakhurst two days ago. Upon our arrival we were approached by the captain of the guard, the lovely Filosial. She informed us about a group of adventurers who were on a mission for her and the town lord. She requested that we might help them out and in so doing help her townsfolk. We agreed, or at least I agreed and my companion is apparently staying. She said that she expected them to return in but a few days and that they might need our aid. She seemed worried, so not to leave a lady in distress I said I would wait and offer any assistance that I might be able. At least I sensed that we might be able to get a free room and a meal out of this. I was also willing to pause to gain some new company to the Fair. It was, after all, a long way. They were easy enough to mark the afternoon that they returned, A ragged and disorganised bunch consisting of a proud yet battered elven warrior, A youthful man who I marked as a rogue by his shifty and paranoid movements; and a strangely equipped fellow who’s dress I couldn’t place. They were missing one as Filosial had mentioned four. Introductions were made and the tale of their adventure was told. The village of Oakhurst was under the terror of the so called night demons. The source of these fiends was reported to be a place they called the “Sunless Citadel”; an ancient castle that, through some cataclysmic event had been buried beneath the earth. It was located near the Plains of Ash, A thoroughly desolate place. The elf who, named himself “Wicker”, spoke of battling hordes of goblins who they supposed served an evil druid who created the plant-like night demons. In an unexpected encounter with a shadow demon they lost their fourth companion in an inexplicable act of self sacrifice. What was I getting myself into? The mentallist suggested that they take a trip to the local church of Pelor to acquire some aid. I don’t think he mentioned his name to them and they were somewhat taken aback by his forward nature. His intentions were good though. When they returned later that day we spoke more of their previous adventures. It seemed that they would be good companions. I was slightly suspicious about the rogue, I sensed he was hiding something. A young fellow just in the early stages of his manhood judging by the sparse facial hair he was attempting to grow. Too young to be tied up in anything I might be interested in, but still, I must make a point to talk with him later if I gain his confidence. I had to smile when he, Pick was his name, spoke of how the mentally enabled one haggled like a Freeport fish-wife over some cure-alls with the local priestess. It would seem my companion would need some work on his people skills. The last of the trio seemed too distracted to talk. There was something familiar about the fellow but I couldn’t place it. We spent the evening telling tales and drinking ales. Maybe I should consider a different career. We agreed that they required some rest before returning to the citadel. It seemed prudent to be prepared. I spent most of the day preparing my gear for the next day. Sensing that I might not have time for a while, I pen this. The mentallist paces the floor of the tavern all day. He really worries me. If we are confronted with battle could he be a liability? What demons whip him to action? It might be worth following up that last train of thought, but then again, Maybe not. The rest spend their time resting and preparing. The man Valerick practised sparring with his shadow. I assumed from his movements he was of some skill with his hands. We will set out at first light tomorrow, I am told it is a half day’s journey. [/QUOTE]
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