For the Greater Good

[Jarval]

Nessa looks more than a little surprised as the frog starts to talk.

"Sorry, I didn't realize you could speak." She apologies to the frog. She pauses to let Lyssia ask her questions, then ponders the last point the former demon made.

"There was a residual trace of transmutation magic radiating from inside the ball, so it could be that our friend here has been polymorphed or shapeshifted to his current form." She says.

"And I do beg your pardon, we've not been introduced yet. I'm Nessa. What's your name?" She asks the frog.

 

[Halivar]

Sebastian Andovar, the mostly alive paladin or Hoar

Sebastian ignores the interchange with the frog. Indeed, he seems not to take notice of anything other than the idol. He stares at it, resting on the ground. He can feel the darkness streaming from it; a dark call from the netherworld that tugs at fallen souls. Aerofax winnies and prances lightly away from it.

"That," Sebastian says, pointing at the idol, "must be dealt with. It's not going to stay here, and it's not going to come with us."

 

[Jarval]

"If you can deal with it, then do so." Nessa replies calmly. "It's... I don't know, just unpleasant. Wrong. I couldn't identify it, and I go an overwhelming sense of evil from it. But I doubt it'll yield to any sword or spell we have. The level of power imbued in that thing is, quite frankly, horrifying."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I was supposed to be an arcanist's companion... I'm pretty sure I was. A court wizard made me for a princess, to be her companion and familiar when she came of age. But there was a war, and I got stuck in here, and now here I am," the frog says, brushing a fleck of dust off of its golden skin.

 

[Halivar]

Sebastian Andovar, the mostly alive paladin or Hoar

"If you can deal with it, then do so." Nessa replies calmly. "It's... I don't know, just unpleasant. Wrong. I couldn't identify it, and I go an overwhelming sense of evil from it. But I doubt it'll yield to any sword or spell we have. The level of power imbued in that thing is, quite frankly, horrifying."

"I can do naught about it. But I know one who can. Orshallan. Aerofax is swift of hoof, but she is much faster of wing. I can fly the damnable thing to the Hieroneans; they will have the means to dispose of it. I may be able to return to you before you reach the Baroness's lands."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

OOC - Note you have been traveling for about a week. You are a week away from Andeluvay by normal horse.

 

[Halivar]

OOC: Yeah, I figured we'd been travelling for a while. Aerofax can fly 120 ft./round, which I think is twice the normal rate of horses. I'd have no problem running back and catching up. Of course, I understand completely if breaking up the party is going to hurt the game. Just let me know.

 

[Lichtenhart]

"If you can deal with it, then do so." Nessa replies calmly. "It's... I don't know, just unpleasant. Wrong. I couldn't identify it, and I go an overwhelming sense of evil from it. But I doubt it'll yield to any sword or spell we have. The level of power imbued in that thing is, quite frankly, horrifying."

"If it so, it was probably not by chance that it was travelling towards the Baroness' lands. If Aerowing can be that fast, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to carry it to someone who can deal with it properly, and even better it would be to keep it hidden while doing so. Would that be among your powers, pupil of Boccob?"

 

[Jarval]

"I can give most items an undetectable aura, but this idol might well overwhelm such a simple masking spell. Nondetection would go some way towards concealing it, but I lack that spell." Nessa frowns. "Normally, I'd just teleport back to the temple with it, but given the wards overlying the land, that's not an option.

"Do you have any idea how long you've been trapped?" She asks the frog. "Or if you know where you're from, we could return you home. Or you can travel with us, although it might get rather dangerous."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I'm supposed to protect people from danger! I really don't know how long I was in the ball, I slept a lot, I'm afraid, but I think it was a long time. And I really don't know where I am, so I can't really tell you where I'm from," the frog says, then squints up at Nessa. "You look like you could use some protecting. I'll protect you," he declares.