Age of Heroes - LR's Gestalt Game.

"I concur, even if what is transpiring in Solon is unrelated, which seems unlikely, it is on our way. I propose we hire one of the locals to keep an eye out for any unusual people and inform them what we are doing so we can get underway as soon as possible."

"Hopefully we will be able to get more information from these "headhunters""
 

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"Whoa whoa whoa," Ilshana says, waving her hands. "We have no -idea- that this deadgate is in the Crystalmist mountains, or that it has anything to do with Jarl and his giants. I asked this Oghmite if he knew of any connection between the demon worshipped by the giants and Orcus, and he knew of none."

"I think we need to be more sure of ourselves before we leave. Right here, right now, we're in a -perfect- place to research this. Once we leave, we have only our own resources to go on."

She plants her fists on her hips and nods.

"There's got to be an angle we haven't covered. What about demonologists? Summoners and binders? They might know more about Abyssal politics...give us an idea of who or what might be working with Orcus on this."
 

"I took the dwarves desire to collect heads as a link to our vision, but perhaps I was hasty. I feel uncharacterist desire to move quickly. A more careful and well researched approached could be best. How do the rest of you feel?"
 

Scotley said:
Silvanyck listens to the others share their news before adding his own. "My own findings support what you have said. I got some directions to Jarl Gnorgraks tribe in the Crystamists. The journey is rather long and difficult. I also heard about a group of four dwarves near Solon not far from the tribe, one a wizard as well as a warrior. They are discribed as bandits, but in fact seem only interested in heads. The bards confirmed that we are dreaming of a Deadgate, the likes of which have not been seen in more than 5000 years. There does not appear to be a signifcant effort underway to stop the troubles near Solon. I seems the government in the area if overwhealmed with other problems." He pauses to collect his thoughts. "I think we must act at the behest of our respective gods to undo the horror inflicted by this evil demon of the dead. I say we travel to Solon and confront the evil directly, slaying all who were involved in this fell project so that the dark knowledge is once more removed from the world."
OOC: All of the Dwarves were described as both Warriors and Wizards :D
 

Ilshana looks blank for a second, then slaps her forehead.

"Oh, you mean LITERAL heads!" She laughs until she hiccups and covers her mouth.

"I'm sorry. I thought you meant heads like...headhunters. Bounty hunters. You know. Okay, four bandits lopping heads off near Solon does sound pretty odd. Definitely follow up on that...still, it seems like a waste to be here and not learn what we can. Maybe would could hire a sage to do research while we're checking on the dwarves...then come back and see what he dug up?"
 

After discussing amongst yourselves the information you've all learnt you decide to find a place to spend the night.

Asking for directions you're sent to a moderately priced Inn and soon find yourselves ensconced in a private room enjoying a warm meal and the prospect of a good nights sleep. Talking well into the night you discuss your plans for the next day then retire to our beds.

Falling asleep rapidly you find yourselves caught up in the same familiar dream, however instead of being consumed by the shadowy figure you know to be Orcus you're instead bystanders watching the ever increasing flow of souls towards the Deadgate.

As you watch more and more souls pour into the device and second by second the shadowy figure of Orcus seems to swell and grow with power.

The image of Orcus and the Deadgate fades and your heart ceases it's racing beat, standing before you is the glowing form of your deity "You must hurry, time grows short, the Deadgate will be completed within a week, it must be destroyed before untold souls are forever lost"

OOC: Assume that you now know everything that I've revealed so far.
 

Silvanyck

Rising from a bed damp with sweat, Silvanyck washes up at the basin and quickly dresses. He goes to join the others expecting to find them awake as well, but pounding on doors if needed. "We cannot wait longer. We need to travel as rapidly as posible to this Deadgate."
 

"Mister could you keep the knocking to a minimum," Dev cradles her head remembering the 30 or so offerings of wine she had given last night. Getting up and getting dressed Dev makes careful use of the water rags not wanting to wipe off the natural healing that her body is producing. Tying her long hair back she fumbles down to get some food.

"That dead thingy can wait till I have had my meal,"
as she begins to eat her meger breakfast.
 

In his dark quiet room Ununkua’em does his quiet absolutions to Valadis in the hour before dawn, when the night seems the darkest and when divine guidance seems most important. The bed in his room remains unslept in, to small for his large build, at nearly eight feet tall, his shoulders brush the ceilings, requiring him to stoop as he finishes his prayers.

Taking time to carefully secure his shining silver armor tightening straps here and there. He removes his gigantic bow and arrows from a bag that is much too small to carry them, securing them across his back. Finally he takes a moment to stretch in his armor and equipment, letting it settle into it’s natural place for his body movement.

Those few who knew him well enough would recognize the look in his eyes and his stance, Ununkua’em the Vanquisher was going to war.

Reaching down to the bed, he contemplated the wide brimmed hat for a moment. Then came the pounding on his door: Silvanyck’s rousing. “I will be down in a moment.” his voice sounding even deeper than normal.

Grabbing the hat from the bed and placing it on his head caused a ripple of visual distortion. Instead of an eight foot tall armored Goliath, stood a seven foot tall man dressed in traveling clothes, still heavily armed with oversized weapons.

Without further wasted time, Ununkua’em makes his way to the inns common room to meet with the others, without bothering to sit down, he addresses those gathered, “If you all have had the same dream as I, I think our course is clear.”
 

Ilshana is already downstairs, looking rumpled and baggy-eyed. She's sipping something pungent and steaming from a mug when Ununkua’em gets down, and gives the giant a sour look.

"Well, they didn't exactly light our way with great arrows of light and signs saying 'THIS WAY TO THE DEATHGATE,'" she comments dryly, "But I suppose what we got will have to do. I suppose the fact that they didn't correct us means we're more or less on the right track; just stepping a bit to slow for their tastes."

She shrugs.

"So...I guess we're off to Solon, to find us some head hunting dwarves."
 

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