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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8564556" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Mid-afternoon of Tarsakh 3 the group gathered again at the Gatereach. Darrow still looked a little green, but had been filled in by Aerikoth as to what had occurred at Thessar’s. Njord claimed that his and Dermot’s afternoon visiting the temples had been productive, prompting the ranger to tell the others how they had gotten the chance to bring the Gondians and the Tymorans into the work, as he put it. Njord enthusiastically also asserted that the Ilmateri would assist them with healing any wounded, and that the dwarven priest was making many valuable connections. Aerikoth pointed out that outsiders rarely had such an easy time of it in Westgate, but failed to dent Njord’s optimism. Jandrico Swift, seeing that earlier meals had been lost, set about finding some healthy food for them.In discussing what to do next, it was noted that they had a meeting set for midnight, which might preclude other ideas, such as exploring the Lost Hills or talking to the elf Lomilith. They decided it would be best to rest up for the night’s work, since they did not know when they would next be sleeping. Aerikoth departed the Gatereach, leaving the other four to head to the guest house and rest for several hours. The wizard then rejoined them in the evening, just as they were gearing up for the night’s endeavors. Dermot rummaged in a bag which the ranger said contained old trophies and keepsakes, distributing a few things to Rosten and Njord that might aid them in the future, including a warding ring and a talisman to keep disease away.It being only early evening, they decided to head for Thessar’s to see if Lomilith was awake and to make sure to catch him before he left. As they departed the guest house, Dermot remarked that for once it wasn’t raining, while Rosten observed that it was the first time the hin had been out after dark since the night with Lomilith. They made some idle chatter with the merchant guards outside the Westward Eye inn, but other than that it was an uneventful walk to the Shore.Although Njord was concerned enough to listen outside the window, Thessar readily opened his door after they knocked, although the party saw him putting away a large waraxe as he did so. He went upstairs to see about Lomilith, telling them to come up in a minute. Shortly thereafter, they went up to the elf’s room, Thessar reminding Njord to leave his shield outside as it wasn’t necessary. The old warrior then went back downstairs, leaving them to their conversation.The elven wizard gave them – particularly Rosten – a sour look and sighed, asking first about the nice lady they used to travel with. Darrow explained that she had left the group due to philosophical differences. Lomilith took this bitterly, as he did most things, and laughed outright at Njord’s attempt to cheer him up. Eventually he noticed Aerikoth, who introduced himself, as did Njord. Lomilith seemed respectful for once, commenting that at least they had a real mage on their side.Aeirkoth inquired why the parasitic undead wished Lomilith’s demise and the elf replied that he had stuck his nose into their business on the Shore; he actually cared about the people there and wanted to find out what was happening to them. (Normally I would not believe such a story in Westgate, but it is true that those in the Shore had no coin or business worth coveting in the first place. --R) Lomilith confirmed that Rosten had told the others about how they met, the elf considering himself lucky that Rosten happened along to defend him from the vampire attack. He also had counted himself fortunate to have met Thessar, at Lilda’s Festhall one night. (Lomilith's story in these chronicles touches me in a personal way that others do not. The bitter elf mage, down on his luck, still in essence was willing to risk his own life to help those even less fortunate. This is a lesson for all of us. --C)Lomilith then shared that, from what he could tell, disappearances in the Shore had been going on for at least a year, which earned an expletive from Rosten at the fact vampires had been active for that long. Nobody knew it was anything different for a while, explained the elf, since it just seemed that drifters in the area were moving along, beggars falling into the river, whatever – except that it wasn’t. Only in the past month or so did the rumors of vampire sightings start, with them getting bolder. In response to a question from Aerikoth, Lomilith pondered for a while and then said he thought the vampires had come after him for asking too many questions at Lilda’s. He suggested they talk to Hazel, the barmaid, if they wanted to know more about the place.</blockquote>

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