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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 4737031" data-attributes="member: 2012">"I thank you, Lorien." Sir Ebal replies as he grasps your hand in friendship. "And you may all just call me Ghal when my father and the Lady are not around. I'm sure Lady Pendour wouldn't mind the informality but it's best to address her properly unless she says otherwise.""Indeed. My father's behavior was simply the act of a man who lacks tact with those he does not know. He is abrupt but he is a decent man," Ghal says. "And, yes, he is quite intelligent but sometimes his great intellect gets in the way of his good sense.""The cretures have been an evil plague on our community for as long as I can remember. The previous lord rarely gave them a second thought. His attitude infected our community and the locals grew used to graves being defiled and sheep being slaughtered by the beasts. People often disappear, which keeps Carnell from growing as it should. We have become as used to the attacks as the harsh storms that roll in off the sea."That all changed a year ago when Lady Pendour's husband inherited the manor from his uncle. Lord Pendour was an idealistic young knight who hoped to rid our community of these evil creatures. His death was tragic. He was a great man." Sir Ebal's sorrow is reflected in his eyes."Indeed he was," a voice rings out from above like chimes in the wind. "I thank you for your kind words, Guardian."Looking up to the second floor balcony, you see two noble ladies, one older and one younger, standing near the railing on the northern side of the room. Both are dressed in the trappings of nobility; although, their garments are tastefully simple. They would seem plain in a grand city but here they are visions of grace and beauty."Lady Pendour," Sir Ebal bows. "I am pleased that my words give you comfort."He sweeps his hand towards the table where you are sitting."These are the heroes that stayed at the Gurnard's Arms last night and so beguiled the locals with their company and tales of adventure."Lady Pendour looks at each of you one by one. The light streaming in from the manor's skylight highlights her face perfectly and her features are beautifully serene."I welcome you to my home, travelers, and to Carnell. I hope all that I have heard of your good nature is true. We are in great need of heroes. I, personally, need your help in recovering an important item from the roost of the harpies that plague Carnell. Plus, if you can determine what exactly happened to my husband, I would be extremely grateful."Unfortunately, I cannot pay you great sums of gold as we are a poor community, but I can offer you a token payment for your services if you feel you must be paid. Also, you are free to keep anything that you uncover in the beast's lair. The tower was a great fortress once and I am sure that it still holds many secrets. I also have a meager library of books and scrolls that you may reference in pursuit of this goal. I doubt any of them are magical, but the books should be informative nonetheless."</blockquote>

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