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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7840705" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Turning to the newcomer, Garis explained that Veran had come to House Thalavar's attention as part of their ongoing investigation of necromantic activity in Westgate, inviting Veran to tell his story. Veran, often speaking using somewhat obscure metaphors, informed the party that a prophecy of his order had brought him to Westgate. The prophecy stated that a great kingdom of the dead, which had risen and been vanquished, would rise again; this fit Westgate's history. Garis said that in the ancient past, prior to Dalereckoning, Westgate had been ruled by the vampire king Orlak. Veran stated that Orlak was eventually defeated by a group of holy warriors, but the prophecy said that it would occur again. (The perpetual struggle involving good and evil, light and darkness, life and death, has not ended nor will it end, until the universe ceases to exist. A sobering thought, yet one which also gives purpose. --C)In response to a question from Rahnee, Garis commented that the prophecy was indeed vague, but that it fit with Thalavar reports of vampire activity, including what the party had previously run across. Garis said that if this prophecy were true, then Westgate faced a much more serious threat than a few stray undead. Since Veran was unlikely to make much headway on his own, and the party already had some experience with the matter, Garis believed it would be useful to introduce them. Garis also said that he would be willing to pay the additional 100 gold bonding fee for the Mercenaries Guild, should the group accept Veran. He addied that Veran was currently at the temple of Lathander, but could not stay there much longer.Rahnee led the group in questioning Veran about his skills, which appeared to be satisfactory, and his willingness to work with the party in the Mercenaries Guild. Garis passed a gold pouch to Rahnee, to use for Veran’s bond, and excused himself, appearing a little relieved. On the way out, Garis was pulled aside by Jokull, who asked for a private meeting with Iono; Garis said he would try to arrange one. Brok-Tul, curious, engaged Veran in a discussion about Kelemvor and the afterlife, commenting that he had not seen Kelemvor before being raised. Veran made several profound - if difficult to fully decipher - remarks in reply, which left Rahnee chuckling and Jokull confused. (The description of Brother Veran's speech reminds me of some of our Order's more esoteric members, whose remarks can be either profound or baffling, depending on the day. --R)Having been provisionally accepted by the group, Veran accompanied them out of the tavern. The monk commented that he did not need to stop by the Lathander temple to retrieve any belongings, since he carried what he possessed. Brok-Tul and Jokull broke off to stop by the Mercenaries Guild, while the others headed for the Gatereach, where they checked Veran in with Jandrico Swift and informed him of Marik's departure.At the guild, Brok-Tul and Jokull were informed by the clerk that registering new members required the newcomer to be present, along with at least two members of the company to be joined, in order to vouch for the newcomer. Returning to the guest house, the two discussed travel plans to Turnton with Rahnee and Aerikoth, and were joined by Veran, who had been given a room upstairs for the night. Before going to bed, Jokull mentioned that he might not be able to depart the city with the others, given his upcoming match at the Quivering Thumb. Veran was interested in why Jokull fought, asking if it was for coin or glory. Hesitating slightly, Jokull replied that it was perhaps both.The next morning, Jokull was convinced to accompany the rest of the group to Turnton, although he said he would return early the following day, citing the need to keep an appointment. Heading east across the city, a stop was made at the Mercenaries Guild to put Veran on the rolls of Helm's Shadows, and another at Shalush Myrkeer's shop to obtain additional supplies. The party then made their way outside the South Gate, finding the road marked for Turnton.</blockquote>

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