The Four Lands - The Great North Part 2

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar

Using time while the party is reforming, Vorian approaches Jaroth.

[sblock=For Jaroth]
I would appreciate if you could keep Delilah's awakening secret from our inquisitor friends. I wont hold it back if it becomes important, but right now we don't need dissent in the party. I'm not sure all are convinced of Arrwuh's authenticity. And I know I'll be suspect and constantly under close watch because of my knowledge of elven language.

Until we have time to clear things up, I would be very grateful if you could keep it to your self.
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OOC: spoilered because Vorian tried to speak only to Jaroth, in the shuffle it is possible that someone could overhear, especially if paying special attention to one of us

OOC2: post edited, now it's Vadric that cast circle of healing

 

[Rath Lorien]

"Yes, Bertrand, I think we need to go see what they want."

Anniston prepares to meet with the plainsmen. He will go with the party when they are ready.

 

[Rhun]

Sorry for the delay, Rath_Lorien.


[sblock=For Anniston]
Vadric finds himself nodding in agreement as he listens to Anniston's words, finding truth and wisdom in all of the points that the paladin is bringing up.

"Friend Anniston, I am at a loss. Neither do I trust Silverwood or the elves. Your theory makes sense to me. Silverwood very well could be an agent of Drakkar, working alone and possibly in secret to attempt to befriend us and gain access to the book. I know too that some of our companions do not believe as strongly in the church as we two, and they do not realize that We are risking our very souls by associating with these pagan fey. But how, at this juncture, do we turn them away?" The cleric breathes a deep sigh, wiping sweat away from his brow. It is clear that he is somewhat drained from the constant fighting that the company has faced recently.

With a shake of his head, the knight-priest continues. "And I agree with you concerning De Sion as well. He is a definite threat, and I too believe he intends to claim the book for himself. I believe that his thirst for power is going to bring him into direct conflict with us, and will lead to either his death, or ours. We must be wary of him. We must not allow him to escape with the book, not under any circumstance. We must convince him that we are going along with his plans; by keeping him busy protecting the book against the Drakkar, we keep him too busy to turn his attention on us, and we keep him close enough that we can watch him."

"As much as I believe in redemption, I feel that in the end we are going to be forced to destroy the vile artifact. If its power is as great as we are being led to believe, I think it is more likely that it corrupt us than we being able to redeem it. If we cannot find a way to deal with this tome ourselves, we must certainly return it to the holy sanctuary of Illum, and let those wiser and stronger than ourselves deal with this threat. The Light will always prove victorious over the Darkness, but only as long as we remain stalwart and true in our beliefs. This is not a time to question what we have been taught, and what we know in our hearts is true and good. Wavering now will only leave us open to assault and corruption by the Dark forces."

Vadric places a hand upon Anniston's shoulder, and peers into his companion's eyes. "Be ready. Be wary. Our faith is our shield, our bond with the Light is our sword. Should the book begin to influence and corrupt the others, we will be all that is left to deal with this menace."
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[Rhun]

Vadric is going to need rest soon; we haven't been able to rest between the last couple of battles, and he is almost out of spell power again...well, may not almost out, but out of his usual barrage of offensive spells. Does anyone require further healing?



[sblock=Spells Prepared]
- 0-Level (6): Detect Magic x 2, Create Water, Light x 2,
- 1st Level (7+1): Bless, Command, Remove Fear, Divine Favor, Shield of Faith, Obscuring Mist, Doom + Protection from Evil
- 2nd Level (6+1): Consecrate, Hold Person x 2, Bull's Strength, Silence, Resist Energy + Spiritual Weapon
- 3rd Level (5+1): Invisibility Purge, Magic Circle vrs. Evil, Searing Light, Dispel Magic x 2 + Magic Vestment
- 4th Level (4+1): Freedom of Movement, Greater Magic Weapon, Divine Power x 2 + Holy Smite
- 5th Level (4+1): Greater Command, Righteous Might, True Seeing, Break Enchantment + Flame Strike
- 6th Level (3+1): Heal, Vigorous Circle, Harm + Blade Barrier[/sblock]

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian gathers himself and cleans up a little as he moves back toward the hill overlooking the tribesmen.

"Well, I started the talks with them. Perhaps I should continue with whoever else wishes to come. Generally not a good idea to change negotiators unless required by circumstances such as death or injury. It tends to erode trust.

"Who else is coming to talk to the neighbors?"

 

[Rath Lorien]

"I will go with you, Finnian. Also, has anyone seen what has happened to Lady Vera and Silverwood?"

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I will attend you sir. Lead on."

 

[J. Alexander]

parlay

The party seated on the white and black rabbit pelts await the approaching party. Those who are going find that the same individuals who they spoke with before are present all showing signs of fatigue or even wounds.

Reaching the defined parlay area they party is greeeted with "Sit, take salt, we must talks"

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar

Vorian attends the meeting with others. Again he sits at the side, attentive, but silent.

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston sits when Finnian is seated and takes the salt when it is presented.

[sblock=for Vadrik]"Thank you, Vadrik. I am relieved that we are of one mind in these matters. Perhaps we will need to speak later, but for now I think we can rejoin our companions."[/sblock]

[sblock=OOC question for the DM]What is required of a faithful member of the Church when he meets a self-acknowledged practitioner of the dark arts? Can the faithful act to try to redeem the practitioner if they feel that redemption is possible? Or is Church teaching clear that once they have fallen into the sin of wizardry that there is no redemption? This is a different question than one of secular law and jurisprudence. Where it may be illegal to practice wizardry and the penalty of this infraction may be capital punishment, I am asking what the church demands as a matter of faith and morals.[/sblock]