The Four Lands - The Great North

[Rath Lorien]

Annison takes a deep breath, considering the options.

"Many of us have expressed the feeling we were drawn here for some purpose known only to the Light. I am certain that I was brought here by the Light as were you all in order to capture this book and keep it from the hands of the Drakkar. I also believe that the rising threat of the Drakkar must be brought to the attention of the proper authorities."

"I have grown to trust these stalwart companions. They have proven themselves to be enemies of the darkness and allies of the Light. However it would be unwise for us to underestimate the power of the Drakkar or the strength of their motivation to recover the book. Though our combined strength is great, we are not equiped to defend the book here in this wilderness so close to the power center of the Drakkar and so far from the divine power of the Church of the Light. Furthermore, though the information given us by the Lady Vera is valuable in assessing this challenge, it is incomplete. We cannot afford to make any mistakes, the stakes are too high."

"Though I hate the thought of anyone having to suffer the effects of the book, I believe the book must be taken to Illum where it can be protected, investigated, warded, and, Light willing, destroyed."

"We must make all possible speed and so, Vadric, I propose that you use your Word of Recall. If my understanding of this great blessing of the Light is correct, then Vadric should have the ability to return with any of this party that wishes to return."

"This, unfortunately, will mean that the rest of the crew and passengers of the shipwreck will be left behind. I do not favor their chances here alone, but keep the book from the Drakkar must be the highest priority. I fear we have only just tasted the darkness into which they are capable of descending."

"Some of us might prefer to remain behind rather than to abandon the others. For myself, I would be willing to stay behind to help defend the camp here and attempt to aid those who remain as best I can."

"We should consider taking DeSion back to Illum, as well as Lady Vera. Their insight into this threat may prove valuable. But in any case enough of us must return in order to protect the book until it can be delivered to those who can best protect it."

 

[J. Alexander]

Meetings

Smiling softly the lady replies "Children of the Light so confident in their faith.....HAVE YOU NOT GUESSED that the book can only be transported by physical means...that your spell will not work?......anyone powerful enough to protect and or possess the book would certainly have the means to travel great distance at willl thru magic...but the book does not allow this.....should you attempt such an act it could well interfer and cause you to arrive at a location of IT"S choosing" then in an somewhat lecturing tone she adds "And the rest of you, do you not understand that if we can not destroy the book do you think the Light can?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Jaroth

For Jaroth
[sblock]As the meeting begins to discuss the book you begin to feel somewhat faint....roll me a willpower save dc 18[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Getting a little tired of the condescending tone Bertrand comments, "You give us only more problems. Have you any solutions to offer? We are asking questions and trying to form a strategy based on our limited information and understanding. If you have something helpful to tell us, now would be a good time."

 

[J. Alexander]

Meetings

Breaking into laughter the Lady Vera says "But first we must understand all the issues before solutions can be found. For one..the book can only be transported by mundane means. Second the book has already affected your party to which extent has yet to be established. Third if you so desire we will protect the book, but i fear the Light will not allow it nor would my order welcome it"

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

[sblock=For DM] Will Save Result = 25 [/sblock]

Jaroth lowers his head a bit and puts his hand to the side of his head.

"This talk of destroying the book is making me feel faint. It presses on me, like a weight."

 

[Rhun]

Vadric bristles a bit at the scorn in Lady Vera's words. "You are correct. I will not allow such evil to fall into your hands. You'll be asking us to hand it over to the elves next." Vadric turns his brown eyes upon the elf for a moment before looking back to Vera. "And yes, I do believe the Light can succeed in destroying the book where you cannot. With faith, anything is possible."

 

[Rath Lorien]

Anniston appears astonished by Lady Vera's words and tone, then his manner hardens with a considerable effort of will.

"Lady Vera, what you say may be true. It does seem odd that the Drakkar and DeSion would employ such mundane means of transportation if faster means were available. However, we have carried the book via Air Walk with no ill effects. If there is a faster means of travel then we should consider it."

"In spite of Lady Vera's doubts to the contrary, I believe we should return the book to Illum by whatever means are available to us. If we are strong here then we will only be stronger there."

"Who is carrying the book? We have been through battles and flight and I do not remember who is in possession of the book. I would like to see the object of our discussion, to confirm that it is still in our possession."

 

[J. Alexander]

DM Laughing

Is it just me or does that remind you of the passge "Bring forth the Ring Frodo"

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian Douglas

Finnian sets his coffee down as he studies the others. Seeing Jaroth's distress, Finnian decides to break his silence.

"Your faith is admirable, but it blinds and deafens you to what is actually around. Look at Jaroth. All this discussion of destroying the book has caused it to try to reach out to him. See his distress as he fights its influence.

"There is your proof as to who holds the book, Anniston. I gave it back to him as soon as he returned from dealing with the Eld One.

"We, here, do not have the knowledge or the power currently to do more than guard the book. It is time to table that part of our discussion and move on to things we can do. For now that means dealing with these tribesmen and finding a way back to civilization. While we are doing that, we need to investigate what moves here in the North so that we can bring effective warning to the peoples of the South. If we cannot make peace among ourselves to accomplish that much, how do you think the peoples of the south will be able to prepare for the coming conflicts?"