CLOSED! Rhun's Greyhawk OMEGA Game (ToEE)

[Voadam]

"Our path is clear. We must return tomorrow to deal with this Master once and for all." Sir Merrick looks sure and determined. "Lord Krane, we will need to interrogate our bugbear prisoner and learn what we can of the Master. It would be good to know going in to combat him if he is a master warrior, a spellcaster, or simply a charismatic manipulator. Our Free City mage has fallen but we shall continue on with our duty to rid this area of the evils that plague it. Our enemies numbers have been far more reduced and we must strike again soon. Also we must stay vigilant tonight for cult agents in the village who might attempt to make a move on us."

 

[Dog Moon]

Deren sighs. "Sneaks; I hate sneaks. The problem with sneaks is that they're sneaky and you never know when they're going to strike. Although I would like to kick back and relax tonight, I have a feeling I'll be up all night. At least we'll be in warm beds though."

 

[Rhun]

The night passes quietly and without excitement, though Deren swears he heard someone sneaking about his door several times during the wee hours of the morning. Perhaps, since you arrived back in Hommlet in the twilight hours, none who may be foes saw you return.

Waking early and having a quick breakfast, you make your way to the stone tower of the Lords Burne and Rufus, who are responsible for keeping law and order within the area. It is here that the captured bugbear is held.

The guards quickly admit you, and you are led two levels down from the main floor, to where the holding cells are found. In one, the warrior Zert is held, and in the other, the captured bugbear.

 

[Voadam]

Sir Merrick will let Lord Krane play the good constable and lead the investigation while Merrick plays the role of bad paladin as they interrogate first the bugbear then Zert, focusing on information about the master and his cult.

 

[Rhun]

The interrogation goes rather quickly, with Lord Krane asking the questions. The bugbear is quite unwilling to provide any useful information at first, but after a few minutes of threats and prodding, he begins to speak.

You learn that The Master's name is Lareth, sometimes called Lareth the Beautiful, and he is apparently a cleric of some dark god. He came to the area to attempt to recruit those of evil nature and rebuild the Cult of Elemental Evil. He has a warrior of some prowess by the name of Kimwar that serves as his Lieutenant. Some quick calculations based off the bugbear's estimates lead you to believe he can't have more than a dozen troops left under his command.

From Zert, you learn little. He still claims his innocence of any association with the brigands or the Temple of Elemental Evil. Jebediah can tell that the man is lying, but is unable to compel further information out of the man.

 

[Dichotomy]

OOC: Does Aeron happen to know anything about the Cult of Elemental Evil? Knowledge religion and planes are both +6, though I don't know if planes will help...

 

[Voadam]

Sir Merrick Garland

"A cult cleric with a dozen soldiers. And we're down our mage from the free city. Krane, could you see if there is any support the good tower lords could provide before we go back in?"

 

[Rhun]

Lord Burne enters the chamber, his tall lean form towering over that of the much smaller man accompanying him. He nods at your group, and smiles widely, absentmindedly stroking his goatee with one hand. ”Since it seems you’ve lost your wizard during your latest excursion, I would be most distraught if I could not provide you with some form of help.” Nodding to the man next to him, who is obviously of strong Flan descent, the wizard continues. ”This is my apprentice, Ciaran apCallain. While he is still green in the ways of wielding magic, his grasp of the theories and logic behind the magic is quite strong. I think you would find him quite a boon to your group, if you’ll allow him to come along with you.”

 

[Rhun]

OOC: Does Aeron happen to know anything about the Cult of Elemental Evil? Knowledge religion and planes are both +6, though I don't know if planes will help...

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Yes, Aeron does know some...I will update this post later tonight when I have access to all of the information I need!
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[InVinoVeritas]

A small, swarthy human, Ciaran wears a soft hide outfit, brown, with colorful beaded designs of blue and white. His curly, black hair is kept short.

Ciaran nods and gestures a greeting. "Lord Burne has spoken to me about your bravery. I would be honored to assist you. I hope I can fill the place of your fallen comrade. What do we know about our quarry?"