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Message: <blockquote data-quote="airwalkrr" data-source="post: 5697029" data-attributes="member: 12460">Erik knows only that the architecture is reminiscent of the old Kingdom of Istallya, which used to rule the whole of the lands upon which both the Republic of Berandal and the Johak Empire now reside, as well as many lands beyond. The ruby from the staff is nearly identical to the one which is set into the amulet. Erik recalls that the ruby has had some magical significance throughout history."He believes... amulet is the key... but not the key... it is she... Awna is the true key... must be saved..."With this the spirit stands up. His image is a gory mess. Blood pours from his empty eye sockets and ears, and his skin is pallid and gray. However, as he becomes aright, the color returns to him, and his wounds close. The blood stains remain upon his ghastly visage, but his eyes return and the sockets cease to gush blood. Soon, a veritable transformation is complete and he stands before you a true corporeal being once again.The being walks gently over to Krawlinstar, "Gentle priest of the sun, you and your companions have drawn me back from Limbo and I am grateful. You have reminded me of my unfinished business on this world and I know now that you can be entrusted with the task that I was unable to complete in life. The girl, Awna, she is a special child, born with a secret that none can know. You can make her safe though. Take her to a place where she will be protected. There is a citadel east of here. It was my mission in life to see her there safely, but I have failed. Now, you must take up this task, and escort her there. Only at the citadel can she find safety."The spirit-given-form walks over to the child whose face now streams tears. "Daddy? Can't you come with me?" she asks."No, my precious child. I cannot. The gods have granted me this one reprieve from death so that I might impart my mission before passing on. But these people are good of heart and noble of deed. I know they will protect you. You must believe me. I would be here if I could, but that was not my fate. It is important now for you to be strong. Can you be strong for me?"Awna begins to bawl and reaches out for her deceased father, "No, Daddy! I'm not strong. I'm weak! Please, Daddy, I need you!""Dear child, I would be with you always if I could. But know that I love you as I have loved you always. And I shall always be watching you, protecting you in my own way. I love you, dear Awna, but my time in this world is fading. Remember, my darling, no matter what happens, I shall always love you..."With that, the man is engulfed in a blinding light such as you have never witnessed. You shield your eyes for a moment and then realize the light is gone. As you open them to look upon the scene once more you realize that the spirit is gone, passed on. The girl looks up at each member of your party expectantly. Tears still stream down her face, but something seems to have awakened within her, a strength that was not there before. She wipes her eyes and says, "You know what to do, don't you? You understand?"[gm]The skill challenge is complete! 125 XP for all! Your total is now 1,125.[/gm]</blockquote>

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