Island Empire, Part III, The Lich's Curse

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp75/76,AC23,ActvSpells:GtrMagArm,SeeInvis

Zurrik looks at his singed outfit and sighes. "I'm a law-and-order man, not a counselor." Zurrik thinks to himself. "Hopefully someone here will help Fosco get a hold of himself." Looking around the room, Zurrik spots Balmal and walks over to introduce himself.

OOC: Zurrik has been posted to the Rogues Gallery. BTW, having a Chaotic Good outlook on life, Zurrik is a law-and-order man only when done his way. Like most law enforcement officers, Zurrik thinks the "laws" only apply to everyone else.

OOC: Gnurl, sadly, has already done all that he is able to do as regards helping Fosco to "get a grip." And Gnurl also hopes that Zurrik will not be trying to actively enforce his ideas of "law" upon the party! Potential friction here?

 

[Scotley]

Balmal

"I do not wish to seem cold, and would normally offer you hospitality after such a tragedy, but I suspect that the curse led these foul creatures here. I would ask that you leave my home by sunset. I will render what aid I can until then, but I do not wish to place my household and my family in any more danger. I will be happy to respond to any further queries you might have by mail." He finds a bottle and pours all who are interested some cheap brandy. He takes a moment to compose his thoughts and calls for a few books. With the aid of the scribe he makes two pages of notes about Liches.

OOC: Consider yourselves to have the benefit of an Archivist's Dark knowledge when next you face a Lich. You will can +1 to hit, +1 on saves and +1d6 damage on attacks vs. the next Lich you fight--for one encounter. So if you don't manage to destroy it, the next time you fight it will have countered your knowledge. He also suggests that Radoon stock up on vials of holy water. He should be able to throw them much like his usual daggers, but to greater effect against the Lich.

OOC: 2200 exp. for the Barghest encounter.

 

[Lou]

Zurrik Odeil - Warlock / Rogue (FF) AC 25 HP 49/66

OOC: Gnurl, sadly, has already done all that he is able to do as regards helping Fosco to "get a grip." And Gnurl also hopes that Zurrik will not be trying to actively enforce his ideas of "law" upon the party! Potential friction here?

OOC: Shouldn't be much friction, unless Gnurl takes Zurrik's silence as something sinister. Zurrik is primarily used to dealing with humans, as the Western Reach island chain is almost 4/5 inhabited by humans, with the most common non-human being dwarves.

[sblock=Zurrik Daily Limits]
DR 1/- 1/10
+3 HP 1/10
Empower EB 0/3
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Zurrik will accept a glass of cheap brandy from Balmal. After listening to Balmal's words, and any replies from the group, he will say, "I will stand guard outside the keep until the party is ready to leave."

Turning to Fosco, Zurrik says, "Let me help you load Anson's body and things on your horse. I am used to dealing with such things. If the lady will provide a couple of sheets, we can wrap things for travel." If the lady will provide a couple of fine sheets, Zurrik will attempt to pay a GP for them.

 

[Scotley]

"I'll have my man bring up a suitable box for the remains," announces Balmal. With considerable dignity his servants bring up wooden box just big enough to hold the remains and goods of Anson and place him inside.

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp75/76,AC23,ActvSpells:GtrMagArm,SeeInvis

"I do not wish to seem cold, and would normally offer you hospitality after such a tragedy, but I suspect that the curse led these foul creatures here. I would ask that you leave my home by sunset. I will render what aid I can until then, but I do not wish to place my household and my family in any more danger. I will be happy to respond to any further queries you might have by mail."

"That is perfectly understandable! I apologize to you, Balmal, and I'm sure my companions second the apology, that we have involved you so deeply in this sordid business. We need to be going anyway. And we thank you again, Kind Sir, for all your invaluable assistance!"

And to the rest of the group, Gnurl says, "Okay then, everybody ready? Now what?"

 

[Lou]

Fosco Sandybanks

With the body and effects of Anson carefully placed, Fosco is ready to leave. "I don't suppose I could ask you to take this back to the city on the Carriage?" Fosco asks the group. He is a bit skeptical that he can carry it on the horse. "And does anyone else need healing?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

H'Roosh (44/72 HP)

"If you fore see no trouble on your trip and can spare the power to heal, I still do not feel at my best. I would appreciate any assistance you can give."

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp75/76,AC23,ActvSpells:GtrMagArm,SeeInvis

"And does anyone else need healing?"

"I just have this scuffed knee remaining. If you could spare a quick orison to take care of it, I would be much appriciative!"

 

[Scotley]

Balmal and the scribe move to offer additional healing support as needed such that every should leave here at full health--physical if not mental.

In death the Barghests seem smaller, even their armor and weapons are closer to normal size...

 

[Leif]

Gnurl Whiskerling hp76/76,AC23,ActvSpells:GtrMagArm

"Thank you, Kind Sir!"

(Gnurl's See Invisbility lapsed a while back, I would imagine.)