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<blockquote data-quote="Creamsteak" data-source="post: 4199666" data-attributes="member: 552"><p><span style="color: orange">"The marchioness is currently away. I'm afraid that all I have is her fine array of substitutes, but I'm afraid that their words would not be particularly useful here."</span></p><p></p><p>The Mad Marquis speaks up suddenly, <span style="color: sienna">"Of course she isn't here. She hasn't been here for some time, has she, Verbane?"</span></p><p></p><p>The supposed arch-mage seems surprised. His wry smile turns to a bit of shock. <span style="color: orange">"Querchard!"</span> The advisor looks at the tatters of the once regal marquis and seems disturbed. <span style="color: orange">"So then, you return. And what has happened to your madness? Are you still as deranged and feral as when you left us? And what, exactly, did you do with Emondav?"</span></p><p></p><p>Querchard replies, <span style="color: sienna">"I'm afraid the madness may have left me to die. I can still hear the voice, but it's much weaker than it has been in years now. You can thank these heroes for driving off the Malgoth, if only briefly. I fear now for Emondav's life. While I can still think clearly, fetch Molthian, Rhist, and Colby from their quarters. These travelers have been beaten down to their last reserves."</span></p><p></p><p>Verbane makes a few hand gestures towards unseen servants. He then continues...</p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">"I'm afraid my plans are foiled here. I must admit, I had hoped to find you dead. There is also the terrible problem that you may still be under the influence of whatever was inside of you. I'm afraid I'm going to have to make a request."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: sienna">"The answer is no, Verbane."</span></p><p></p><p>The arch mages slight composure turns to red anger. His face swells up like a balloon. The frustrated Verbane then turns his back towards the group, not wanting to look anyone in the eyes. He starts marching off up the eastern staircase towards the anterior rooms.</p><p></p><p>After a few more minutes, the men called for earlier arrive. Molthian, Lady Rhist, and Colby are all clerics of Istivin. They, also, recognize the Mad Marquis as Marquis Querchard. Further, they take the time to cast numerous spells and offer potions to aid the party.</p><p></p><p>(Everyone recovers 4 points of Strength Damage, except Slisik, who recovers 12.)</p><p></p><p>Once that's settled, the Mad Marquis looks at you. <span style="color: sienna">"You have my thanks, strangers, but I'm afraid this is only the beginning of my problems."</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Creamsteak, post: 4199666, member: 552"] [color=orange]"The marchioness is currently away. I'm afraid that all I have is her fine array of substitutes, but I'm afraid that their words would not be particularly useful here."[/color] The Mad Marquis speaks up suddenly, [color=sienna]"Of course she isn't here. She hasn't been here for some time, has she, Verbane?"[/color] The supposed arch-mage seems surprised. His wry smile turns to a bit of shock. [color=orange]"Querchard!"[/color] The advisor looks at the tatters of the once regal marquis and seems disturbed. [color=orange]"So then, you return. And what has happened to your madness? Are you still as deranged and feral as when you left us? And what, exactly, did you do with Emondav?"[/color] Querchard replies, [color=sienna]"I'm afraid the madness may have left me to die. I can still hear the voice, but it's much weaker than it has been in years now. You can thank these heroes for driving off the Malgoth, if only briefly. I fear now for Emondav's life. While I can still think clearly, fetch Molthian, Rhist, and Colby from their quarters. These travelers have been beaten down to their last reserves."[/color] Verbane makes a few hand gestures towards unseen servants. He then continues... [color=orange]"I'm afraid my plans are foiled here. I must admit, I had hoped to find you dead. There is also the terrible problem that you may still be under the influence of whatever was inside of you. I'm afraid I'm going to have to make a request."[/color] [color=sienna]"The answer is no, Verbane."[/color] The arch mages slight composure turns to red anger. His face swells up like a balloon. The frustrated Verbane then turns his back towards the group, not wanting to look anyone in the eyes. He starts marching off up the eastern staircase towards the anterior rooms. After a few more minutes, the men called for earlier arrive. Molthian, Lady Rhist, and Colby are all clerics of Istivin. They, also, recognize the Mad Marquis as Marquis Querchard. Further, they take the time to cast numerous spells and offer potions to aid the party. (Everyone recovers 4 points of Strength Damage, except Slisik, who recovers 12.) Once that's settled, the Mad Marquis looks at you. [color=sienna]"You have my thanks, strangers, but I'm afraid this is only the beginning of my problems."[/color] [/QUOTE]
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