Arcanis: The Spear of the Lohgin

[Byrons_Ghost]

Cadwyn/Visha: The Chapel of Illir

A brisk walk of a few minutes brings you to the chapel, located on the northwest edge of town. The area you pass through on the way is mostly residential; severeal more of the houses have been boarded up and abandoned.

The chapel is a small, two-story stone building that would look like a house if not for the belltower. There is a small, well-tended flowerbed out front, but otherwise the churchyard is simple lawn.

The double wooden doors of the chapel stand open. Entering, you can see that there are several locals scattered about the church. Most pray at small shrines in wall niches. Two or three are speaking with the two priests here, identified by their white robes with the symbol of Illir (the sun within a laurel wreath) on the robe breast.

Most of the people stop what they are doing and look up as you enter. Some cast suspicious glances in Visha's direction. The older of the two priests (probably in his mid-thirties) breaks away from his conversation and approaches you.

"Gentlemen," he nods, somewhat nervously. "I am Brother Albert, the head priest here. What can I do for you?"

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Gideon/Solnir: Lohgin Manor

Definately the best house in town, Lohgin Manor has a distinct U-shape around a small garden area in the rear. It is built mostly of stone with wood supports and decor. With two ample stories it definately stands above most of the other structures in town.

A single guard stands on the path to the house, halfway between the road and the manor. He carries a spear and wears chainmail with a taberd displaying the crest of a mounted knight weilding a spear. He looks tired, but straightens up and regards you as you approach.

"Strangers," he says. "You must not approach further. This house is unclean. None dwell in it now."

 

[Blockader7]

Cadwyn/Visha: The Chapel of Illir

A brisk walk of a few minutes brings you to the chapel, located on the northwest edge of town. The area you pass through on the way is mostly residential; severeal more of the houses have been boarded up and abandoned.

The chapel is a small, two-story stone building that would look like a house if not for the belltower. There is a small, well-tended flowerbed out front, but otherwise the churchyard is simple lawn.

The double wooden doors of the chapel stand open. Entering, you can see that there are several locals scattered about the church. Most pray at small shrines in wall niches. Two or three are speaking with the two priests here, identified by their white robes with the symbol of Illir (the sun within a laurel wreath) on the robe breast.

Most of the people stop what they are doing and look up as you enter. Some cast suspicious glances in Visha's direction. The older of the two priests (probably in his mid-thirties) breaks away from his conversation and approaches you.

"Gentlemen," he nods, somewhat nervously. "I am Brother Albert, the head priest here. What can I do for you?"

"Greetings to you good sir. We were sent by the Duke to seek information so that we may stop the plague that once withered this grand city, and has since moved on. He seeks to end the spread of the plague that has gone beyond this grand town.

"What can you tell us about the plague?"

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Greetings noble guardian. I am Lord Gideon De Angeles knight of Hurrian and servent to Duke Victor val'Holryn. My companion is Solonir. We have been sent to investigate the illness and see what can be done to cleans it from this area. What can you tell us of the history of the illness?"

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Cadwyn/Visha: The Chapel of Illir

Brother Albert shakes his head sadly. "It is a great tragedy. I have never seen a contagion so bad, so many dead in a few days... What healing magics we have were unable to prevent it, although the local apothecary did have some herbs that staved off the worst of the effects- for a time. All those infected still died eventually. We thank Illir that he saw fit to end it before all were taken."

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Gideon/Solnir: Lohgin Manor

The guard's face becomes grim. "It came on us suddenly- the first reported case were right here in the Manor. Sir Lohgin was stricken early in the first day, and he did not survive to the next dawn. Many of his men were taken as well.

"We do not know what caused it. Some say that it was brought here by a traveller, or infected animals. Others feel that witchcraft was involved. Some of the older men are veterans of the war with Canceri, and they whisper that they saw similar things during their campaign there. Most of them do not like to talk about the war, so there may be something to what they say."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Brother Albert
Brother Albert shakes his head sadly. "It is a great tragedy. I have never seen a contagion so bad, so many dead in a few days... What healing magics we have were unable to prevent it, although the local apothecary did have some herbs that staved off the worst of the effects- for a time. All those infected still died eventually. We thank Illir that he saw fit to end it before all were taken."

Visha nods as the priest speaks.

"Hmm... you mentioned herbs. I would like to see what you used, if you don't mind... also, do you have a list of the symptoms of this disease, in it's various stages? And you say that magical healing did not affect it... was the disease unnatural in nature, or did you not look? Who was the first afflicted, and when and where did he begin showing symptoms of having the illness?"

 

[Blockader7]

"Were there any suspicious circumstances at the time when the plague started?"

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Please sir. We need all the details you can muster. My faith provides me a shield against disease. Mahaps I should enter the building and see what I can." Gideon remarks. Solonir is so quiet.he thinks to himself.

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Gideon/Solonir: Lohgin Manor

"I wish I could tell you more, but we have very little information. You may wish to speak with those who tended the patients, such as Brother Albert in the chapel."

The guard looks uncomfortable at mention of entering the mansion. "I've been ordered not to let anyone in. If you want to go inside, you'll have to speak with Master Brecht. He's sort of organizing things now that Sir Lohgin has passed away."