In the Temple of Lathander - Shadow War
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Eluriel arrives back just behind Fadia. Recalling now where mention of a likely suicidal search of the Lost City came from, she shuts the door behind her and with it Vladimir out.
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We're fighting them. Of course they don't want us to do that.
Fad looks around the room for a bit
Would it not behoove them to get us to chase false leads while they continue their work?
There are several places of great death in the woods. The ruins of the old temple and the old circle where the Defiler performed the sacrifice that turned him into the monster he became, the bugbear warrens where many died in the final battle of the war with him, and even long after. The elven encampment from which I come and which was purged by great and terrible evil and the Lost City are other choices, as well. Mintas Rhelgor is full of extraplanar creatures who, when last I passed that way, frequently used death magic, and it lies in the far northeastern reaches of the woods.
My point is, we could do with something more specific. There are many places of great death in the Rawlinswood, and thoroughly searching each would only give our enemies more and more time to prepare to end us. We need more evidence.
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Of course it's probably an ambush. It's always probably an ambush. But the fact that they're even willing to go to these lengths means we're up to something they do not want us to do. And it's still a better lead than we had. Either we find this rod or we find our would-be captors. And given the elusive nature of the Shadow Folk, I'm okay with either scenario.
If we succeed, we'll have this vital rod. If not, we'll know the true measure of our new 'ally' against the Shadovar. I have spoken often of how if Oscura is to change its ways for the better and without bloodshed, it must be done by Oscurans. It would be hypocritical of me not to allow Vlad the opportunity.
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Kabul, who was quietly standing on one corner of the temple, hearing about the Shadowar looking for this artifact in the forest south of Norwick, heads towards the Rawlings with enough supplies for days, searching for any leads, everywhere.
After this long search, he returns to Norwick
//if Im not mistaken, MS and hide 26, spot and search 10. They may be a bit higher.
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Eluriel nodded her sound agreement to Hammer's words.
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Hammer gives Sol a brief look, before starting to gnaw, chew and suckle on the meat, momentarily satisfied.
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Pointedly offers up another kebab to keep hammerhand quiet. a subtle grin at the paladin's manner as she listens for more imput
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((Sarcasm really does not translate into writing.))
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ponders Hammerhands comments
Or perhapse they haven't lost their touch after all. When following these leads, we should be on the lookout for ambush. It would not be unlike them to leave clues and leads that lure us straight into a trap.
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_Hammerhand, generally uninterested in the meetings and talkings - only there because Sol drags him along - mutters:
"Well, at least it's nice and convenient for us that these shadow-masters use simple notes, in common even, to tell each other their plans. You'd think they'd have the ability to send magical messages with that shadow magic they have, but apparantly not. What a slip-up from this empire of secrets. I guess Sharans are losing their touch.At least now we know -exactly- which way we have to look."_
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@53800fab99=SickFish:
"Vladimir, we need 't be searching in "places of great death". On that list of places includes th' Oscuran Crypts and th' Keep in Oscura. We could use your help in leading a small group of us into them. 'n thank you fer sharring this with us" Troff speaks up when Vladimir is there.
I will of coruse aid anyway i can, yet is there any places of "great death" as you put it in the woods? the note we found clearly points to somewhere in the Rawlins?
And yes, i agree with Rico, the rod needs to be our first priority.
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Rico comes back from speaking privately with Vlad.
_I will accept Vladimir's presence without further rebuke, but my trust is something he shall have to earn.We might consider the rod and an expedition to find it. What say the others?_
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"Vladimir, we need 't be searching in "places of great death". On that list of places includes th' Oscuran Crypts and th' Keep in Oscura. We could use your help in leading a small group of us into them. 'n thank you fer sharring this with us" Troff speaks up when Vladimir is there.
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I understand that trust is a commodity that is in short supply at the moment. There are many different motivations behind all of us being here. Some simply hope to defend their lands. Others may be seeking glory. There is even the possibility that there is at least one among us that hopes to betray or misinform us.
I have faith that in the end light will reveal and either reward or condemn the motivations of all of us. But it is vital that information is not withheld from those who seek to join us in our quest. A gift is upon me and all who walk the paladin's path to be able to detect evil motivations. All who I have worked with so far have I have not detected the taint of evil upon. Would not the desire to thwart our plans come from an evil motivation? Would such a one be able to walk freely amongst the paladins who have joined this cause and be able to enter this sanctuary?
Let us be be eager to bring comrades into this fellowship and not to exclude any based on political or social difference. Unity is our best defence and strongest weapon in this struggle.
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Vladimir Takes Rico to the side and whispers to him
//check PMS
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Rico speaks: Vladmir, your allegiance is to Oscura, who have traded with and given safe passage to the Shadovar. For what reason would you seek to aid us?
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*Vladimir joins the meeting just outside the temple of Lathander, he knows perfectly well he is not the most welcome but doesnt seem to care
"_I have come into some information which needs to be known if these Shadovar are to be defeated.
A group of us found a scroll, amongst the Shadovar dead.
It detailed there motives, apart from what they are searching for it seems they have a higher priority.
They need a control rod, this control rod is needed for their plans to activate the artefact. THis was trying to be kept hidden.
It is unsure of where it is, as they clearly did not know either.
Yet the details are sketchy, they appear to point towards somewhere in the Rawlins, perhaps the Lost City or in the old elven camp?_"
He hands around a copy of the note he found
@7fcf61cd2a:
The rod must be found at all costs, this is to be our first priority. Do not let those who would work against us know of this, it is crucial to our success. Search the forst south of the town of Norwick.
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"_I know i am not someone who alot of you would normally trust, yet i guarantee i am working with you on this.
This needs to be our first priority._"
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_Among a trip under the crypts, a group of Shadovar sprung an attack. The werewolven warrior smelled a strange smell ending at the lakes, and the Shadovar carried several orbs and a scrap of paper with a name on it.
The name of a Shadow Dragon._
Rico speaks to those gathered on the subject:
_Perhaps it was the Dragon Aelthas smelled, lying in wait beneath the lake…it was certainly large enough. Maybe the Shadovar were sent to contact it. We could go back and investigate.
In the mean time, we need more clues to head off the Shadows. As Janick has suggested, we should look for places of great death, far from the light._
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_::Rith Phoenixfeather is seen at all times in the Shrine of Lathander, offering her healing and curing services and being source of courage and inspiration to the holy warriors of the Morninglord gathered in Norwick.
Every morning she gathers all the dawnbringers and paladins atop the hills next to the temple to welcome the coming of the new day. Lathanderite banners flap gently in the morning breeze as the clear sound of silver trumpets announce the Dawn. Rallying shouts and hymns are heard across the valley as the Lathanderites prepare each day to fight as if it was their last, but with the possitive and joyful spirit as if they were going to live forever::_
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A Shadowy orb is seen being handed over into Jannicks possession, the priest of Lathander comments that he will examine it to find out what he can.
