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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 7232990" data-attributes="member: 2012">Caerth sees an old goat lying off to one side of the main road passing through the village. It is dozing. A small cat walks along the top edge of an old house. It seems to be eying several chickens in a nearby coop.Lorien returns Caerth's smile with one of his own and a short laugh. He understands the big druid's meaning. The elf bard sighs, finally relaxed."It's good to be back here," he says to no one in particular."Well, we did tell you that there would be danger out there, but you all came back and you all don't look like your going to die this minute, eh, so well done," Gareth  replies as he and Timmins carry the body up the road and into the village square.Many of the locals gather around to see the fallen lord's body and say a prayer for him. They are quite respectful and two other men help carry the dead ruler up the northern road. When the entourage reaches the side road that leads to Pendour Manor, several guards, including Raius are waiting for them. Word traveled quickly to the manor. The guards take up the body and carry it the rest of the way to the manor with quiet dignity. The citizen's of Carnell follow behind solemnly.Lady Elisabeth Pendour, her daughter, Lady Melantha, and Lord Gar Ebal wait at the the door to the manor watching in silence. Then the young girl begins sobbing. Her mother hushes her and orders her to 'remain dignified'. There are many wet eyes in the crowd, as well. The Captain of the House, Sir Ghal, exits the manor and orders the guards to place Lord Pendour's body on a raised dais, which has been placed on the right side of the entryway. He inspects the body and then nods to Her Ladyship."It is indeed him," Ghal says."I had hoped that his death had been a fiction," Lady Pendour says quietly. Then she looks at the crowd. "Our fallen lord has been returned to us by these brave champions. We will honor him and them at the appropriate time tomorrow. Lord Pendour's body will remain here under guard. Tell all that they are free to come and say their prayers to the gods in his honor until dawn."The crowd murmurs in approval and many of them thank the group before or after saying a short prayer for Lord Pendour. Even Lord Ebal nods his approval towards them.Lady Pendour waves you all forward after most of the people have gone back to their homes. "You have done as you promised, and I thank you for bringing him back to us. Please follow us inside where we can discuss your experiences out on Gurnard's Head and, other things."Raius and Sir Ghal usher the group into Pendour Manor. You all find yourself back in the manor's main hall. Besides Lady Pendour, Lady Melantha, Lord Ebal, and Sir Ghal, you are also joined by a young man in his early twenties. He sits next to Lady Melantha and tries to comfort her.Raius closes the halls doors and stands guard outside."This is Lord Xander Chartrese of Belporte. He is to be my daughter's future husband," Lady Pendour introduces the young man next to her daughter."I am honored to meet you all," Lord Alexander says to them with a curt nod. He is distracted by trying to keep his future bride's emotions under check."Perhaps you should have her taken to her room," Lord Ebal suggests to his son, Sir Ghal. "This would be tough for her to hear.""N-no, I want to stay," Lady Melantha insists."Are you sure, my darling?" Lord Alexander asks. "No one will think less of you, if this is too much for you.""I am sure beloved," she replies strokes his face. "F-father would not want me to hide in my chambers like a sullen child. If I am to be a lady of Belporte, I must learn to grieve with dignity and hear about the dangers of the world.""Indeed," Lady Pendour says. She looks at the heroes. "The key. I have already heard that you have it." She and the others wait for it to be shown.OOC: I've forgotten which of the PCs has the key.</blockquote>

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