[Adventure] The Sibylline Idol (Judge covaithe)

[stonegod]

Incarnation does not take the bait, but addressed the apparition directly. Spirit! Tell us as best you can the circumstances surrounding your death! The who, whyfor, and how!

 

[Erekose13]

"I had it in my hands, it had called to me again that night driving me to stare into the depths of its odd angles, colours shifting across the cold metal. The Sybilline Idol drew me into it's countenance, whispering secrets from the Ghul'hadi. But it had drawn another that night and I was unaware of its approach even as the smell invaded my nostrils.

"I was too preoccupied to notice until the dagger slipped between my ribs. I turned then, shock at the blade sticking out of my chest. As I sputtered trying to breathe I saw a young man no more than 14 summers old. He wore ragged clothing and smelled aweful. 'The Umberal Sliver returns as shall the Waiting.' he had said in a squeeky voice.

"As I lay there a pool of blood spilling beneath me, he grinned and it was a terrible sight. No man's mouth should be able to open that wide. No teeth be that long and sharp. It was no youth that looked down at me and flicked a pointed tongue across the bloody dagger.

"It fled through my front door, with the Idol in it's hand. Moments later I slipped into Lauto's realm, only to be called back to this maddening place. Let me be." said Rosvodiz as the spirit melted away and only the cold corpse lay upon the stone table.

 

[EvolutionKB]

The shifter fingers the hilt of his blade nervously as the dead speak. "Any idea w-w-what such a c-c-creature c-could be?"

 

[Nebten]

Not I. But such beast sounds like it live in sew-ars. Does 'Umberal Sliver returns as shall the Waiting' mean anything to anybody?

Dane appears to be a little more pale after the spirit speaks.

 

[ukingsken]

Vashik racks his brain trying to think whether he has seen any mention of the Umberal silver in any historical or Arcane texts.

[sblock=ooc]History & Arcana Check (1d20+10=28, 1d20+10=26)[/sblock]

 

[stonegod]

Incarnation's flames dim as he ponders the dead's words. Dark portents these words intone. The warlord has already told us these Ghul'hadi Old Ones: The dark patrons of those that toy with things Beyond. It is true indeed that the Idol is tied to this madness. But of more concern is the fact that the Umberal Sliver are returning—those that held the idol before. These could be the 'Shards' we told of or another, but in any case, these are likely those that seek the idol again.

The warforged taps his fingers together, causing small plumes of smoke to form. We should seek the dark ways beneath the foundry first, to ensure they have not returned to their old haunts. That is my counsel.

 

[Nebten]

Agreed. Hate to have dem shards messin' wit dwaf site.

 

[EvolutionKB]

The shifter nods. "It s-s-seems the wisest p-path."

 

[Walking Dad]

"Yes, this sounds like the most logic path to take." Riardon says to the warforged.

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Everyone in 20 sq around Riardon gets a +2 to initiative.
When you spend an AP, you get a +3 on attacks.

[sblock=Mini stat block]
Riardon
Perception: 16 Insight: 11 Low-light Vision
AC 18 Fortitude 15 Reflex 14 Will 13
Hit Points: 24 / 24 Bloodied: 12
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +5 vs Charm
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge:6 Surges per day: 7 / 8
Encounter Powers: Inspiring Word 2/2, Scorching Burst, Warlords Favor, Feystep
Daily Powers: Lead the Attack

Condition: -
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[ukingsken]

Then let us waste no more time with the dead.