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Message: <blockquote data-quote="biorph" data-source="post: 1110484" data-attributes="member: 10426">How did you know that?As Alya approached the temple she was met by Calrom carrying the revenant’s holy symbol and shield.“That is THE RUDEST door,” He began “Just let it know who’s boss indeed.  Anyway, the shield is a basic shield that provides extra defense.  The holy symbol Maniwater however is provides both defense and resistance against certain kinds of attacks.”“Interesting,” said Ayla “I would have thought your elven ingenuity would have been able to think of something.” Calrom blatantly ignored the remark “Still” Alya continued as she looked at the items “It’s a pity I don’t think we’re going to be able to keep them.”The two of them stepped inside where they were shown to a conference room, with Darian, The High Father, Filani, and several other servants of Lathander Alya didn’t recognize.  Kelrecent was even there, looking somewhat paler than before and having a nasty scar on his neck where his head had been reattached.  They made their introductions (the names of which your humble author didn’t pay attention to) and proceeded to discuss business.“I must still protest this course of action your grace” began one of the nuns “If we attempt to tamper with The Banes who knows what we could unleash upon the land.”“It’s a moot point” said one of the brothers “We hardly know where to begin with opening them, from the descriptions we’ve received their sealed to all but the most powerful magics.”“Yes” said Alya “According to the not we found a ring of three wishes was necessary for them to get in, and unless someone happens to have another one handy, I think it would require Lathander’s direct intervention in order to bypass the wards.”“And no one here has that sort of connection to the Sun Lord,” Said Darian “I’m not sure even the high priest in Suzail has that sort of power”“Oh, he could do it” said Alya “I know that much for certain, though it would certainly cost someone a pretty big hunk of gold.”The table turned to look at her almost as one “And how do YOU know this?” Darian asked. Alya replied by giving Darian bard guild patented smile number 32, “The ‘I know something you don’t know.’ With a hint of mischievous grin number 14 thrown in for good measure.“Anyway, even if we did get the high priest to acquiesce, that would still be several weeks to go to there, convince him of our cause, and bring him back to the Barrow Mounds.” Alya continued “And we don’t know how much of a head start they have on us already.”“That’s the second time you’ve mentioned ‘them’. ” queried the other nun, “Who else has been searching through this place lately?”“So far, we encountered the Zhentarim and the cult of Moander, as well as possibly some others we may not yet have found.  Not to mention the place has been frequented by other adventuring parties lately and who knows what they may accidentally release.” Said Darian“I have asked Lathander for a vision to aid us in this matter, and though he has sent me one, I’m unsure of it’s meaning” Interrupted the high father. “In my vision I saw three hands: a hand with an eye, a hand with a mouth, and a dead and withered mummified hand.  The hand with the eye held the dead hand though it was not aware of it.  The hand with the mouth sought the dead hand though it did not know where to look.”“Interesting” said Filani “In my research of the Banewarrens, I came across some interesting information about the Danaar, the man who constructed them.  Apparently all of the doors in the warrens were sealed to prevent entry, and each one had a large magical device place inside them to prevent others from tunneling around the doors.  But it was said Danaar’s touch could open any door that he had sealed.  Perhaps this dead hand is Danaar’s own?”“Hmm, if that were the case,” said Darian “The hand with the mouth is the symbol for Moander, and if they seek to enter the Banewarrens, they would certainly be looking for this item, though apparently they don’t know where to find it yet.  If the hand with the eye is the same one used as a holy symbol by the priests of Bane, then they may unknowingly possess the item.”“Something isn’t right though” said Alya “If the priests of Bane had the hand we should have found it on the Zhentarim we captured in the Barrow Mounds.  After all it would seem silly to have the item and not use it for the purpose it was made for.”“Unless they aren’t aware that they have it.” Said Filani, “It sounds like it could easily be confused with a mage hand, like the kind I’ve seen in house Vladaam’s collection…come to think of it, maybe house Vladaam has it as part of their collection and doesn’t know it.”A light went on in Alya’s eyes ‘The hand with the eye held the dead hand though it was not aware of it.  Working with the priests of the Zhentarim.  That’s treason, lady Vladaam, oh this could be fun.’ Alya thought to herself.“Very well, so we have a lead we can at least follow for that problem.” Said Darian “Filani would you please let us know if you have any other ideas, or find any other information that may be of use?” Filani nodded her ascent. “Good, now I’m afraid we have more pressing matters.  It’s almost sundown and the revenant will be back soon to reclaim it’s possessions.  Have we found out anything more about it?”“Oh quite a great deal actually Father Dawnguard.” Said the High Father “On its way to the temple it appeared to kill two beggars and when it left it headed toward the sewers beneath the city.  My divinations have led me to believe that the sword it holds is not in fact the sword of truth, but merely the sword of a holy knight.”“If that’s the case, then perhaps it would simply be best to return its possessions and left it return to the barrows to rest in peace.” Said Darian“But doesn’t Lathander view the undead as an abomination?” asked Alya“This is also true Master Dawngaurd, but since you awoke the creature I will leave the decision up to you.” Said the High Father“Well” said Darian “Since half our party has disappeared somewhere in the depths of the city, and I’ve yet to be able to contact them, I feel that perhaps it might be wisest to give the creature it’s possessions to return it to its rest.  If we feel it is necessary and right to destroy the creature upon our return, to ensure the holy knight proper eternal rest, than we can do so as a party.”“Very well, Darian.” Agreed Alya. “Will we await the creature here in the divine protection of the altar or shall we wait outside the city where no other innocent bystandards are at risk?”“I would prefer” Interrupted the high father “If you waited for the creature outside the city.  I would not like to see any more lives risked than was absolutely necessary.”“Very well your grace” said Darian “Then we should make haste, the sun is already beginning its decent.”“Alya” asked Filani “If I may have a word with you.”“Of course.”  Alya replied as the loremaster pulled her off to a quiet area of the temple,“There has been a man asking for you at the Temple of Gond.” The loremaster started “An elf who was one of those attacked by the Agent of Chaos.  After the attack something in his mind seemed to break, and he was given over to the priests of the Temple of Gond for care.  Lately he has stared asking for you specifically.”“How odd” replied Alya “I barely remember passing him in the fray, strange that he should know me specifically.  Thank you for this information Filani, I’ll definitely have to check up on him before I leave the city.”With that, Alya rejoined her companions and they set out at a brisk pace to be clear of the city by nightfall.</blockquote>

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