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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 5208793" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p>Once the dust had settled, the group closes in on the broken altar, still emitting motes of dark energy. Jhani and Thalnek each exchange concerned glances and then turn to Lira, who ignores them for the time being.</p><p></p><p>"What do you suppose this thing is?" Syl asks of Vastyrnil, who also approaches the altar.</p><p></p><p>"I've not had much experience with this sort of object," the Vanth elf replies. "Perhaps the dwarves would --"</p><p></p><p>"Perhaps our friend, Lira, would!" Thalnek blurts out.</p><p></p><p>"What?" Lira asks, backing away from the dwarves.</p><p></p><p>Thalnek presses. "We both saw what you were doing."</p><p></p><p>Jhani joins his twin. "Listen, Lira. We appreciate yer helpin' us with the shadow critters 'n all, but we have to ask. Did we see you speakin' words of Shadow yerself?"</p><p></p><p>Hamil, shocked by the suggestion (he was too busy during the fight to notice this himself), turns to Lira. "What about it?"</p><p></p><p>Lira looks to Hamil and then to the dwarves. "Working with the Shadow is... one of my talents, yes."</p><p></p><p>"I'll not travel one more step with a witch!" Thalnek says, backing away from both Lira and the altar. Jhani wordlessly follows.</p><p></p><p>"Now, wait," Syl says. "Lira helped us defeat those things. Surely, you don't think she's in league with them!"</p><p></p><p>"I don't have time to worry about who's on what side, little lady," Thalnek replies. "The Shadow is the Shadow. All's I know."</p><p></p><p>Vastyrnil continues to study the altar. "I hate to interrupt, but I think I may know what's wrong with this object." All briefly turn their attention to the elf. "This was once an altar dedicated to the Seven Servants, or perhaps, one of them at least."</p><p></p><p>Jhani rushes to the elf's side. "What, you say? A <em>holy</em> altar? In this place?"</p><p></p><p>Thalnek joins his twin brother's side. "What's with the Shadow coming from it?"</p><p></p><p>"That's a good question," Vas replies. "Perhaps Lira could shed some light on it, no pun intended."</p><p></p><p>"I'll not trust anything she says," Thalnek says.</p><p></p><p>"Fair enough, but I believe we should investigate this before moving on," the elf says. "If we're moving on."</p><p></p><p>Lira approaches the altar. She slowly runs her hand through the rising motes of black enegy coming from the altar. She playfully tries to catch a few of the motes in her hand before turning to the group. </p><p></p><p>[sblock=Game Notes - Arcana Check]Lira attempts an Arcana check to see what's going on with the Broken Altar. She gets a result of 4 -- no clue![/sblock]</p><p></p><p>"I don't have the first clue, sorry," Lira says. "Seems more of a religious thing to me. Maybe the accusatory dwarves can figure this out."</p><p></p><p>The dwarves grumble at any suggestion from Lira, but agree to take a look.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Game Notes - Religion Checks]Thalnek uses Religion as an Aid Another check to bolster Jhani's Religion check.</p><p></p><p>Thalnek gets a result of 13, which is enough to grant Jhani a +2 circumstance bonus.</p><p></p><p>Jhani gets a total result of 20, which is enough to learn something.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>"Aye," Jhani says upon studying the altar for a few minutes. "This <em>was</em> an altar to <strong>the Harvester</strong>. But why would it be found in this dark, forgotten place?"</p><p></p><p>"Can it be recovered?" Syl asks.</p><p></p><p>"Recovered?" Jhani asks, stroking his long, red beard. "S'pose so. Need some sort of rite, mebbe. Not somethin' I'm knowin' 'bout, though."</p><p></p><p>"Our teachin' at Black Peak didn't talk nuthin' 'bout broken altars," Thalnek adds.</p><p></p><p>"Very well, then," Vastyrnil says. "Perhaps it's best that we move on. I see two exits from here."</p><p></p><p>"Hold on," Thalnek says. "We haven't settled the matter of this witch." He squints at Lira, who steps back a few paces, to the edge of the dais. "I demand an explanation of her consorting with Shadow powers, or I'd just as soon leave her back in her cell."</p><p></p><p>Jhani nods in agreement. "Brother, you were right when you said we should not have let her out."</p><p></p><p>"May I at least have a chance to defend myself?" Lira asks.</p><p></p><p>"Of course," Syl replies. "I, for one, don't think we'd have survived that fight without your 'consorting'. So, Lira, tell us how you came to know these Shadow powers."</p><p></p><p>Lira sighs, looks at the scowling dwarves, and then to Syl. "All right, then."</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Game Notes - Healing Surges Spent]Between encounters, Jhani, Lira, and Syl each spend a Healing Surge.</p><p></p><p>Jhani (21/25 HP).</p><p>Lira (24/25 HP).</p><p>Syl (20/22 HP).[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 5208793, member: 11437"] Once the dust had settled, the group closes in on the broken altar, still emitting motes of dark energy. Jhani and Thalnek each exchange concerned glances and then turn to Lira, who ignores them for the time being. "What do you suppose this thing is?" Syl asks of Vastyrnil, who also approaches the altar. "I've not had much experience with this sort of object," the Vanth elf replies. "Perhaps the dwarves would --" "Perhaps our friend, Lira, would!" Thalnek blurts out. "What?" Lira asks, backing away from the dwarves. Thalnek presses. "We both saw what you were doing." Jhani joins his twin. "Listen, Lira. We appreciate yer helpin' us with the shadow critters 'n all, but we have to ask. Did we see you speakin' words of Shadow yerself?" Hamil, shocked by the suggestion (he was too busy during the fight to notice this himself), turns to Lira. "What about it?" Lira looks to Hamil and then to the dwarves. "Working with the Shadow is... one of my talents, yes." "I'll not travel one more step with a witch!" Thalnek says, backing away from both Lira and the altar. Jhani wordlessly follows. "Now, wait," Syl says. "Lira helped us defeat those things. Surely, you don't think she's in league with them!" "I don't have time to worry about who's on what side, little lady," Thalnek replies. "The Shadow is the Shadow. All's I know." Vastyrnil continues to study the altar. "I hate to interrupt, but I think I may know what's wrong with this object." All briefly turn their attention to the elf. "This was once an altar dedicated to the Seven Servants, or perhaps, one of them at least." Jhani rushes to the elf's side. "What, you say? A [i]holy[/i] altar? In this place?" Thalnek joins his twin brother's side. "What's with the Shadow coming from it?" "That's a good question," Vas replies. "Perhaps Lira could shed some light on it, no pun intended." "I'll not trust anything she says," Thalnek says. "Fair enough, but I believe we should investigate this before moving on," the elf says. "If we're moving on." Lira approaches the altar. She slowly runs her hand through the rising motes of black enegy coming from the altar. She playfully tries to catch a few of the motes in her hand before turning to the group. [sblock=Game Notes - Arcana Check]Lira attempts an Arcana check to see what's going on with the Broken Altar. She gets a result of 4 -- no clue![/sblock] "I don't have the first clue, sorry," Lira says. "Seems more of a religious thing to me. Maybe the accusatory dwarves can figure this out." The dwarves grumble at any suggestion from Lira, but agree to take a look. [sblock=Game Notes - Religion Checks]Thalnek uses Religion as an Aid Another check to bolster Jhani's Religion check. Thalnek gets a result of 13, which is enough to grant Jhani a +2 circumstance bonus. Jhani gets a total result of 20, which is enough to learn something.[/sblock] "Aye," Jhani says upon studying the altar for a few minutes. "This [i]was[/i] an altar to [b]the Harvester[/b]. But why would it be found in this dark, forgotten place?" "Can it be recovered?" Syl asks. "Recovered?" Jhani asks, stroking his long, red beard. "S'pose so. Need some sort of rite, mebbe. Not somethin' I'm knowin' 'bout, though." "Our teachin' at Black Peak didn't talk nuthin' 'bout broken altars," Thalnek adds. "Very well, then," Vastyrnil says. "Perhaps it's best that we move on. I see two exits from here." "Hold on," Thalnek says. "We haven't settled the matter of this witch." He squints at Lira, who steps back a few paces, to the edge of the dais. "I demand an explanation of her consorting with Shadow powers, or I'd just as soon leave her back in her cell." Jhani nods in agreement. "Brother, you were right when you said we should not have let her out." "May I at least have a chance to defend myself?" Lira asks. "Of course," Syl replies. "I, for one, don't think we'd have survived that fight without your 'consorting'. So, Lira, tell us how you came to know these Shadow powers." Lira sighs, looks at the scowling dwarves, and then to Syl. "All right, then." [sblock=Game Notes - Healing Surges Spent]Between encounters, Jhani, Lira, and Syl each spend a Healing Surge. Jhani (21/25 HP). Lira (24/25 HP). Syl (20/22 HP).[/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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