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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7957054" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Death of a ThayanBy early evening, Rahnee, Aerikoth and Darrow had gathered again at the Gatereach inn for dinner, deciding to take a corner table in the common room. Dinendal previously had informed Rahnee that he wished to visit a temple in hopes of decoding the Hallton cipher, whereas Jokull had not been seen since that morning.When Jandrico and Goruna brought out their meal, the innkeeper in a low voice mentioned that he understood this might be a special night for the adventurers, so he had prepared wyvern steak, a rarity, for them. After Jandrico departed, Rahnee softly questioned what he had meant by his statement, prompting Aerikoth to comment that the innkeeper had probably overheard their conversations at some point. Darrow for his part was oblivious to anything except the juicy meat.The three thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the complimentary bottle of Westgate Ruby that Jandrico had provided. As they compared notes about their last two days, it came out that they had independently tried to visit Gondeth’s shop, which had been closed since at least the previous day. In part to walk off their meal, the three decided to determine if that were still the case and headed for the Market district. There, they were able to confirm that the magic shop was still closed; a passing commoner informed them that Castle Thalavar and Audara Imryth’s tower had also been shut to the public for the past two days. The three pondered the information and after some discussion, decided not to try to enter Gondeth’s locked shop. Instead, they turned back toward the Gatereach, intent on preparing for their upcoming confrontation with the Red Wizard.Late that evening, the five companions reunited by the smoking ruin of the Gatereach guest house. Rahnee confirmed they were all ready, then the company set out for the area outside South Gate in order to pick up the path into the Seven Hills. They arrived about an hour before midnight, which was intended to give them enough time to scout the area a final time and set up for the arrival of the Red Wizard. Rahnee took off to scout, moving slowly and stealthily around their designated ambush site.Meanwhile, the others made final preparations for combat, as both Aerikoth and Dinendal cast spells of protection and support for their comrades. Just as Jokull was impatiently complaining about the length of time Rahnee had been scouting, she returned to report that all was clear. Dinendal then moved off to take an overwatch position on the likely route of approach of the Red Wizard, while the others finished placing themselves in ambush positions and casting spells.As the companions settled down to wait, the night sounds seemingly grew louder, as all of their senses were on edge. After what seemed like an eternity, the Red Wizard and two accompanying dark shapes suddenly appeared. The mage began to cast offensive spells while his undead guard moved to engage the adventurers. Full-on battle was joined, with Dinendal returning from his position to assist. The two undead servants fell relatively quickly, in part thanks to a dire wolf conjured by Aerikoth, leaving just the wizard to be dealt with. A timely knockdown from Jokull interrupted one spell and then Darrow moved in with his axe, temporarily enchanted by a spell from Dinendal, to cleave the Thayan’s throat.Once the battle was over, the group took stock of their condition. All of their wounds were treatable, although Dinendal complained, teeth chattering, of having felt part of his life force drain away after being touched by one of the undead. Aerikoth took possession of the Red Wizard’s things, leaving only the trademark red robes. After this was done, Jokull produced a small packet and placed it into one of the deceased wizard’s inner pockets. At this point the companions decided that it would be better to vacate the area and headed back to the Gatereach.</blockquote>

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