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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8564483" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>A short while later, the dwarf, who normally had an iron constitution, excused himself with a stomachache and headed back to the Gatereach. Rosten meanwhile had paled considerably while eating the stew, but finished it nonetheless, pushing the bowl away slowly while grimacing and gritting his teeth. The halfling then glugged down some ale, which returned some color to his cheeks. Njord shortly after arrived at Lilda’s Festhall and bought some more ales, which Rosten appreciated, as did Dermot after the ranger arrived as well. Aerikoth advised him not to consume the stew.</p><p></p><p>As the group was about to break up and go their separate ways for the day, a young girl named Lilly arrived and in a conspiratorial whisper asked Aerikoth to have them go back with her to Thessar the Warrior’s house. The wizard informed his companions, who were curious and up for it, and they walked the short distance to the old warrior’s place. Thessar was as hospitable as ever and invited them to take a seat in front of his fireplace. He then asked Lilly to tell her story, explaining that she had escaped from her brother, who brought her to a cave further down the Shore, having lured her there with a tale about playing hide-and-seek.</p><p></p><p>The girl was at first reluctant, but then sat down formally in a chair, her legs dangling, and raised a hand dramatically to begin her tale. She related that her brother Xavier – or what she thought was him – had lured her into the back of the cave, which was smelly and not fun anymore. Then this HUGE orc appeared with a boar named Ugga. The “Xavier thing” as the girl put it, said that the orc would not take its prey from it. Then the orc said, “No, you don’t understand. YOU are my prey” and attacked it. Rosten, eyes widening, took the opportunity to drink from his hip flask.</p><p></p><p>Lilly continued, saying the orc had told her to run to Ugga and get away. She ran and ran, hearing yelling behind her as the boar charged past. She said she didn’t look back, but kept going outside the cave and ran into the night, desperate for a savior. In a dramatic tone, she related how she had cowered behind one of the houses, not daring to come out when she heard voices. Thessar had then appeared, with a woman leading him, and took Lilly back to his house, saying she could stay there until it was safe. She repeated the word “safe” to herself a few times, evidently trying to convince herself, while hoping that Xavier would come along for her. Thessar said they would just have to see and sent her upstairs to her room.</p><p></p><p>The old warrior waited until he heard the girl heading upstairs before he spoke further, saying that they all of course knew what really happened. Rosten expressed his sympathies for Lilly’s situation and Njord replied that her brother was a vampire, which was easy to figure out. (<em>Lilly, the poor girl, still seems to be in denial about this fact - although perhaps her characterization of the "Xavier thing" was correct after all; it was truly no longer her brother, but an abomination. --C</em>) Thessar mentioned that he had encountered the half-orc the previous night, before the incident in the cave; he had indicated to Thessar that he was on some sort of spirit quest. Thessar said he had sent the half-orc, whose name was Krull, to the Ascetic One and had not seen him since, but it seemed that he at least did some good. The old warrior then revealed that he had another house guest, who had also showed up the previous night – an elf by the name of Lomilith, who of course was known to the party.</p><p></p><p>Before Thessar went upstairs to attend to his guests, Aerikoth mentioned that they had been to see Lady Tylanna, who had mentioned Thessar’s upcoming gathering. Grinning, the warrior asked if they would attend, and received an affirmative from the wizard, who noted that Dermot and Njord had not previously heard of it. Thessar was pleased and said that more would be revealed then, to all, when the meeting occurred the next day at highsun. After Thessar departed, the others went their separate ways. Dermot accompanied Njord to see some of the other temples in Westgate, in hopes of finding more allies, while Aerikoth and Rosten went about their own business.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8564483, member: 7015827"] A short while later, the dwarf, who normally had an iron constitution, excused himself with a stomachache and headed back to the Gatereach. Rosten meanwhile had paled considerably while eating the stew, but finished it nonetheless, pushing the bowl away slowly while grimacing and gritting his teeth. The halfling then glugged down some ale, which returned some color to his cheeks. Njord shortly after arrived at Lilda’s Festhall and bought some more ales, which Rosten appreciated, as did Dermot after the ranger arrived as well. Aerikoth advised him not to consume the stew. As the group was about to break up and go their separate ways for the day, a young girl named Lilly arrived and in a conspiratorial whisper asked Aerikoth to have them go back with her to Thessar the Warrior’s house. The wizard informed his companions, who were curious and up for it, and they walked the short distance to the old warrior’s place. Thessar was as hospitable as ever and invited them to take a seat in front of his fireplace. He then asked Lilly to tell her story, explaining that she had escaped from her brother, who brought her to a cave further down the Shore, having lured her there with a tale about playing hide-and-seek. The girl was at first reluctant, but then sat down formally in a chair, her legs dangling, and raised a hand dramatically to begin her tale. She related that her brother Xavier – or what she thought was him – had lured her into the back of the cave, which was smelly and not fun anymore. Then this HUGE orc appeared with a boar named Ugga. The “Xavier thing” as the girl put it, said that the orc would not take its prey from it. Then the orc said, “No, you don’t understand. YOU are my prey” and attacked it. Rosten, eyes widening, took the opportunity to drink from his hip flask. Lilly continued, saying the orc had told her to run to Ugga and get away. She ran and ran, hearing yelling behind her as the boar charged past. She said she didn’t look back, but kept going outside the cave and ran into the night, desperate for a savior. In a dramatic tone, she related how she had cowered behind one of the houses, not daring to come out when she heard voices. Thessar had then appeared, with a woman leading him, and took Lilly back to his house, saying she could stay there until it was safe. She repeated the word “safe” to herself a few times, evidently trying to convince herself, while hoping that Xavier would come along for her. Thessar said they would just have to see and sent her upstairs to her room. The old warrior waited until he heard the girl heading upstairs before he spoke further, saying that they all of course knew what really happened. Rosten expressed his sympathies for Lilly’s situation and Njord replied that her brother was a vampire, which was easy to figure out. ([I]Lilly, the poor girl, still seems to be in denial about this fact - although perhaps her characterization of the "Xavier thing" was correct after all; it was truly no longer her brother, but an abomination. --C[/I]) Thessar mentioned that he had encountered the half-orc the previous night, before the incident in the cave; he had indicated to Thessar that he was on some sort of spirit quest. Thessar said he had sent the half-orc, whose name was Krull, to the Ascetic One and had not seen him since, but it seemed that he at least did some good. The old warrior then revealed that he had another house guest, who had also showed up the previous night – an elf by the name of Lomilith, who of course was known to the party. Before Thessar went upstairs to attend to his guests, Aerikoth mentioned that they had been to see Lady Tylanna, who had mentioned Thessar’s upcoming gathering. Grinning, the warrior asked if they would attend, and received an affirmative from the wizard, who noted that Dermot and Njord had not previously heard of it. Thessar was pleased and said that more would be revealed then, to all, when the meeting occurred the next day at highsun. After Thessar departed, the others went their separate ways. Dermot accompanied Njord to see some of the other temples in Westgate, in hopes of finding more allies, while Aerikoth and Rosten went about their own business. [/QUOTE]
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