Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[Fenris]

[sblock=OOC] Yeah. I actually added that bit to the OOC question as an afterthought. If they were far away, I had a different plan. Hey, they have a lot of horses, could be a big barn. [/sblock]

Varius grins "Is that so. You know, you boys have just terrible timing."
and with that Varius springs into action, veritably leaping onto the bandits while drawing his sword, as he closes with them. The crystal sword shone with an erie incandescent glow in the gloom of the barn. An effect all the more ominous in the speed in which it was wielded as it swung in a swift arc towards the central thug.

[sblock=OOC] So,lessee. Move to cover the 10 feet. Varius will do his best to position himself over the downed man while striking at the central thug. And lets see if we can't get cleave to work, by shoving 2 points to power attack +6 attack 2d6+9 damage, oh and maybe an intimidate roll for icing [/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, rougishly sorcerous barbarian

The party is able to make it to Hemlock easily and are able to find their way to the temple of Heironeous. Once there, the same priestess that they had met before greets them and is eager to hear an update.

Byn shakes his head sadly. "I'm afraid your fellow priests are dead, though we brought their killers to justice," Byn says. "There was no malevolent supernatural force as we'd worried, but rather the mundane threat of greedy men."

[sblock=OOC]I only just now remembered that the priests were supposedly investigating things after finding an artifact. Was that just a cover story, or did we completely forget to finish part of the adventure? [/sblock]

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Byntrou, Keryth:

The priestess looks to the ground and sighs. "Indeed, that often happens when people shortchange the customary laws of society. The laws are there to protect one another from each other's greed, pride, and selfishness. When people overstep these bounds, there is always cause to mourn. Today there is doubly reason to mourn. The loss of those who sought only to serve is indeed troubling."

[Sblock=OOC]I'll never tell, jkason!

But, just in case you are feeling guilty for possible missing part of the adventure ...

A). The crash has eaten up the portion of the game that had that in (and your DM has been too lazy to repost it, sorry. But I do have it, thanks to Unleashed)

B). You're down 2 players (Daz and mg2001) and looking towards picking up 2 more, so you'r thoughts are no doubt focused forward and not backward.

So, either way, don't worry about it. These things (potentially) happen! [/Sblock]

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Troubling and saddening, yes,” Keryth remarks quietly. “Also troubling, is the fact we didn’t hear anything of the artifact they supposedly found. Though we let our inquiries in that area drift as we focussed on looking for the priests themselves. I hope we haven’t left more trouble behind us by doing so...”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Byntrou:

The priestess turns slightly and looks to the holy symbol of Heironeous inscribed upon the floor. "Then we will remain vigilant."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Yes, please do. We may be able to be reached for a time yet, if you can send word to your brethren in Theropa. And speaking of Theropa, we should begin our journey back shortly if we don’t wish to spend an extra night in the wilds,” Keryth adds, looking to his companions.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous bous barbarian

Byntrou looks to the floor, as well, though he seems more to be avoiding eyes than looking to a religious symbol. How could I forget the artifact? he chastises himself.

"Yes, Keryth, we should make our best speed back to Theropa, I think." he says by way of recovery from his embarrassment.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Byntrou:

The party is able to spend the better part of the week headed back to Theropa. Once they safely see the city in the distance, Bahruul stops and rests his axe upon the ground.

"I fear that this as far as I shall go with you all, friends and herd-mate. I have prolonged my quest enough, and to be honest I have no great love for the city as well. To return to the city will only prolong my quest even more. Not only that, but you all seem to enjoy your time among the strange herd. I think it is best if we part ways here."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth turns from the city as Bahruul speaks, a frown briefly passing over his features, before he composes himself. “I understand your need to see your quest done Bahruul, but can you not wait just a little longer so that we may accompany you? You know that we will come with you if you ask, don’t you?”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Keryth, Byntrou:

Bahruul looks proudly upon Keryth. "You are indeed a good friend, but I am afraid that this journey is my own. In truth, there is much good that you all can do in the world. If you go with me, you will turn from that path and help me accomplish what is truly only mine to accomplish. If I turn from my path to stay with you, then I will be doing great good but avoiding my own destiny. I believe that our paths lie seperate from each other, but perhaps they will meet up once more in the future."