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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jsb420" data-source="post: 5704381" data-attributes="member: 6672544">Vandrol turns towards Orsik and Muzdum and says, ”Our goliath-friend here is correct. I have reason to believe that you have found a certain relic of the Silver Flame.”      He leans forward in his chair to take the proffered sword from Braddock, hilt first. ”Truly Amazing! Found after all this time. This is one of the bright moments in our recently clouded past." He bows his head reverently. You can see his lips mouthing a prayer to the Silver Flame. After a moment, he looks up, carefully lifts the longsword, and then once again studies the divine blade."It is as I had feared. This was once one of the finest blades within our order. Many a long list of champions used that blade to deliver justice and cleansing flame. It was lost almost 120 years ago, during the Purge. All of its divine enchantments have been stripped leaving only an empty shell, albeit an expensive one.” He studies the magnificent silver blade a few seconds longer before setting it down on the desk top in front of him. "You have earned our deepest gratitude for the return of this blade. As such, you and your companions will be compensated accordingly."     Vandrol goes on to say, ”But first, I wish to discuss the main reason why I requested your presence. The Church of the Silver Flame has need of brave adventurers, such as yourselves. You have already proven yourselves capable by ridding Sharn of the threat below. Rumors have been coming in from the countryside surrounding Sharn – particularly within the area around the King’s Forest. Rogues and bandits, and even wild creatures are attacking caravans and travelers heading to our fair city. Survivors – what few there are – claim to have seen beasts covered in hair, not like goblinoid, but more feral-looking humanoids, wild and barbarous. Those within our order believe that lycanthropes are to blame. One such group of beast is known to reside within the King's Forest. Our church would like you to find these were-creatures and bring them to justice, in the name of the Silver Flame. Historically, our normal response would be to start a crusade and simply eradicate those we find unjust. Many of our number would gladly join such a warband, but I feel that we must learn from our histories, to investigate the situation, and then deciding on the best course of action.” He gestures towards the bookshelves containing numerous volumes, row after row, shelf after shelf,  holding centuries of the Church of the Silver Flame's histories.      Vandrol gives a sigh, almost forlorn before continuing. ”I have communed with the Keeper of Flames, and we fear that this could be the start of another Purge. We must choose tolerance over apathy. Lead with our hearts and our faith in the One Flame. We don’t know how our beloved church can survive another failure. Before that can be allowed to happen, we require more information. Your task would be to travel to the King’s Forest and locate this group of lycans, discover their intentions and their plans and then return here and tell us your findings, upon which time you and your allies shall be rewarded for your service. Although, I cannot condone violence, should the criminals choose to resist and attack you, by all means defend yourselves as you see fit. Now, what say you?” Vandrol leans back into his chair and steeples his fingers before him awaiting your responses…</blockquote>

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