Island Empire, Part III, The Lich's Curse

[J. Alexander]

Off to Consult

"I would imagine that we did Master Gnurl and as to knowing if he sent it...we could either ask him or go on the premises that he did as he is the only one outside of our group and our enemy who would know of our desire to learn more about that particular undead"

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"I would imagine that we did Master Gnurl and as to knowing if he sent it...we could either ask him or go on the premises that he did as he is the only one outside of our group and our enemy who would know of our desire to learn more about that particular undead"

"Ahh, but the lich himself knows about that desire! And he was not destroyed and is at large in the world with his considerable spell powers."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"And what is more, Geoffrey, it is my belief that Captain Marin would expect us to feel this way, after what we have so recently been through, and that he would take care to avoid any question in this regard. He just saw us not two days ago! And he said nothing of this! The way that these events have transpired bears no indication of Captain Marin's behavior."

 

[mleibrock]

A true lawyer

OOC - Leif, you are a true lawyer, always up for a debate!

IC - "I think you are being a bit paranoid, my friend. Even if it is a trap, are you not up for an adventure?"

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"Adventure is one thing. Traps carefully laid to catch us unawares are quite another. Still, I'll go along with the will of the group. Hell, somebody has to be there to get you fellows out of these scrapes," says Gnurl with a wink and a grin.

 

[SirCaith]

Finn Hunter

Finn's contact clearly takes his warnings and concerns seriously. She asks several questions about details of appearance, symbols, magics and so on. Eventually, sleep takes them both. Like the others Finn finds his dreams troubled; however, before the darkest dreams can seize him, she is there in his mind warding off the dark. He falls into a deep and restful slumber, perhaps the best sleep he has had since he was a babe. When he finally wakens, she looks haggard and spent. The night's psionic battle with Finn's dreams has exhasted her. At least she has a triumphant smile on her face. "That's a nasty curse you've got there love. I think maybe I've given you some protection, but it will be fleeting at best. I think you'll have to destory the Sea Sorcerer Lich before you are free."

Finn grimaces, seeing the severe exhaustion on Angela's face. He reaches out and tenderly cups her cheek. "Ah, love, while I appreciate the best night sleep I've had since I since I started this crazy assignment, I would not have seen you so worn by giving it to me. The lich is now my primary objective, but my fears lie with the fact that he knows we will have to come after him. He is a prepared enemy, which means that the traps and travails before us will be as deadly as he can make them. The task of stopping the Sea Sorceror would be daunting enough, but now as a lich, his powers are much more impressive. I must be getting back, as I am sure the others under his curse will be beginning to prepare for our chase. Keep yourself safe, as I would hate to think that by helping me you have attracted his attentions as well."

Finn dresses quickly, and with a light kiss to Angela's cheek, he departs through the back and heads back to the White Wake. Finding the note on his door, he goes to meet the others in the restaurant. His choices for breakfast are eggs, ham, biscuits, fried potatoes, some fresh fruit, and coffee.

 

[Scotley]

Marienna, looking surprisingly cheerful for one stuck with a Lich's curse asks, "So what are you boys going to do today? Act on the letter? Look for Captain Marin to confirm it? Something else entirely? For what it is worth that looks like his handwriting." She has her long red hair tied back in a ponytail and is wearing a simple blue dress that flatters her curves. She seems less serious and more jovial than her norm today.

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling

"Well, Dear Lady, if the note seems genuine to you, then that's good enough for me. I say we act on the note's instructions."

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

Radoon will find the Concierge on the way to breakfast and speak to him about the coach that is available and ask for a description of the man who asked for it to be made available to us.

OOC - Hopefully this will match Marin's description and Gnurl will be at ease.

 

[Lou]

Mingo Frasse & Anson & Mig

Listening to the party members discuss the origins of the note, Mingo and Anson will continue eating breakfast, looking at each other occasionally. Since they only just met the man, they have no idea if the note is genuine or not. Anson orders a beef steak with bone in extra rare for Mig. Sipping black coffee and slowing enjoying the fresh fruit, Mingo finally says, "Surely we can handle it, even if it is a trap of some sort. The Sea Sorcerer is unlikely to attack so soon."

OOC: When are the magic items expected to be ready?