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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Morrow" data-source="post: 790108" data-attributes="member: 301">16th of CharderKrikara spends the day watching Zane’s shop, but never sees anyone suspicious.Foleful spends the day researching the party’s possible opponents in the library.  He reads up on Green Hags, Athachs, Vapor Boars, and Erinyes.  He is even able to find a little on Ilvana herself.  She is reported to be a professional, very dedicated to her work, and always looking for new challenges exploring the line between life and death.Foleful also researches powerful anti-divination magics.  He discovers that magics able to bypass such wards are still beyond his reach.Foleful researches lycanthropy, and consults with a library member who is an expert on such things named Azimov.  He discovers the existence of rare demonic strains of lyanthropy.  There are rumors that the original lycanthropes were demons themselves.   Foleful explains to Azimov about Pankwigs bar, there is contagion there but the regulars don’t seem to contract the disease.  Azimov expliains that many different things can trigger latent lycanthropy.  On the surface, the full moon is a common trigger.  Extreme rage is always a trigger.  Sometimes proximity to the originator of the strain will trigger the transformation.  If the originator of the contagion never went near the bar, he would be able to hide the source of the contagion.  Foleful discovers that cure disease will usually cure lycanthropy, at least before the first change.  Fiendish strains of lycanthropy typically have unusual effects.  Some are uncurable.  Some grant the lycanthropes fiendish abilities.  This would explain the enhanced speed and unexplained claws.While Foleful continues his research Atarax is able to turn up rumors that there are shapeshifters operating in Gulg, perhaps even connect to Borga, the bugbear ruler of Gulg.  17th of CharderThar receives word that Kooluk, the Cleric of Kaldeki is ready to see him.  Thar sends back word that he would really like to meet with Kooluk, but he is currently very busy.  Perhaps next time?Foleful spends some time researching elven artifacts, particularly bucklers.  He discovers that all powerful artifacts block divination about their location, but he cannot find any references to an effect broad enough to explain the failure of all divination about Sanctuary.Foleful discovers a listing for a buckler that matches Krikara’s description.  There is a legend about it which predates the split between the surface elves and the drow.  At that time the cods Lolth, Lumilor, and Corellon Larethian were on good terms.  Lumilor wore a full suit of armor, including a buckler which matches Krikara’s description.  The legend mentions a tryst and jealousy between the trio.  Lumilor was slain, although it is unclear whether Lolth or Corellon was responsible.  His armor and weapons were scattered and lost forever.Foleful can find nothing about destroying the buckler.While Foleful continues his research the party meets with Zane.  He has Rhuun’s sword and gives it to her.  Thar accepts the commission to retrieve the spider poison sacs.  Zane gives Thar a small, temporary bag of holding with which to transport the sacks.  He needs at least two sacks, more if he can get them.  Zane also tells him about a lair of large wyverns in another part of the Hellmouth from which he also hopes to secure venom.  Zane mentions in passing that he expects to meet with his client the next day, and will set up a date for delivery in a month.Thar also buys an enchanted pen that will allow Smudgy, Foleful’s new apprentice to take notes more quickly and clearly.18th of CharderFoleful returns to the library.  Krikara stakes out Zanes shop while the rest of the party waits out of sight.  Zane’s first customer of the day is a bugbear who buys an enchanted greatsword.  Zane’s second customer is an orc who wears two shortswords and wears light armor.  He does not seem to carry anything into or out of the shop.  Krikara follows him down the street, where he meets two more orcs, also carrying shortswords and wearing familiar equipment.  The trio heads in the direction of the secret exit from Gulg through which the party entered.Krikara goes to warn the party.  They prepare to follow, Krikara leading and the others staying well back.  Thar casts sending.  “Mikek is here.  He’s heading for the secret exit.  Join us now.” “Now we’ve got him.”</blockquote>

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