In the Temple of Lathander - Shadow War
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I don't know. There appears to be at least two factions. The Dragon may be his own. Don't trust anything the general told us, Troff. But either way, we need to find this last piece. We do need to force a conflict if we are to finish this, but on our terms, not theirs.
And when it comes to it, we need to destroy that piece.
One was found in the Rawlins. One in the Cold Caves. One beneath Peltarch.
breathes a heavy sighWe should look on the Long Road, beneath the battleground that was once Jiyyd.
It's either that or Mintas Rhelgor.
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which one are you referring to in the Rawlins?
The first one they found, I believe, was when we first encountered them south of the lake near the Glenn. Fadia later went into the cave and found where they had dug, and excavated something.
Is that what you are referring to?
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Th' shadow dragon is said 't hold at least one. And we do have a ritual or something 't git to him, don't we? Though I'd rather not do th' shadovars work for em.
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Priest Janick
If all reports hold true, and our assumptions are correct then it would appear that only one Artifact yet remains.
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So there is only one left to find?
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One was taken from a Rift inside the Peltarch Barrows through a tunnel leading to the Oscuran mines. That at least, may be one outwith their control. Though, were Sharrans the ones to do so, the Shadovar very likely have four.
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No that's a good point Sergeant. In the end, no matter what road we go down, there will be a conflict. Best we be well prepared for that.
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Yngdír, a new addition to the coalition against the shadow considers his words carefully before speaking…
"What happens when we have the artifacts? They are clearly better at finding them than we here are. I do not like to guess - but it is very likely that to bring even one of these artifacts into our care would only invite them here to do battle with us. And even if we can keep it, to what end do we keep it? The inevitable is battle. I percieve but two choices, we recover one or two artifacts and dig in to defend for the rest of our lives - or we instead attack them; perhaps not by any conventional means. We may not win if we rely solely on arms. … But now I speculate, and I am not fully aware of our situation."
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If there are five artifacts, we can assume they need all five.
They have the one found beneath the Rawlins, torn from our very hands.
Our expedition confirmed they were in the Cold Caves, so likely the Hoaran report was true, as it described an object similar to the one we found.
They left Oscura wiithout a fight, which means whatever they wanted they probably got.
I would wager they have no less than three artifacts. They may have all five, and are preparing whatever dark magics they need. If there are any yet remaining, we should seize them. We'd need a way to circumvent an attack like before. Someone who can stand against their powerful General long enough for others to secure it, or some mystical means of evasion.
The alternative is a direct attack. We flush them out, attack, and steal or destroy one or all of the artifacts. I do not relish the peril that would place us all in.
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Priest Janick
"Has anyone yet come to any conclusions on how we can defeat these shadowy foes? They seem to have vanished, but do not think that it means the threat has left us. Any can still sense that their evil lingers and lurks."
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((I'd come, but I'll be at work from 9-1 est. So that's a no go for me.))
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((Cant make that time, as I will be asleep. Good luck everyone!))
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//In that case I'm going to eat my dinner, stock up on potions, and wake up at nine.
_Rico Swift rallies everyone prepared to go, personally swearing each of them to the cause of thwarting the Shadovar and protecting the people of Narfell. To some it seems a hollow gesture, with no magical geas to back it up, but to Rico it matters.
"I do not doubt the honor and valor of any of you. I ask only for confirmation of what my heart knows. In return, I swear to do all I can to protect each of you in this task."
Rico is not Fadia, so once the oath is taken, he trusts everyone there and tells them to meet at the Crossroads upon the morn._
/If Rico's talked to you about going, you're invited. If you've got a well known Good PC, especially LG, you can assume an invite as well. I'll set the minimal level bar at Level 7. If in doubt, shoot me a tell./
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–EDIT: Due to lack of notice, will shift this to Sun, December 19th, 10am EST... 11 hours from posting.--
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Keeping things close to the chest, Rico talks with others about organizing the Cold Caves Trip to investigate the Hoarans claim.
//Another invite only deal, I think, but we could use a time. Whichever DM would like to run this one, shoot me a PM about when.//
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Duncan walks into the temple and begins to ask questions to the Paladins standing about.
I have decided to join you in arms against the Shadovar. Please, tell me what I can do to help. I too follow the morninglord and wish to strike down his vengance upon every souless shadow creature, untill this land is again blessed with his grace.
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We should investigate, we have discovered other things they have missed. We need to do something.
// I will go,, all depends on if I am IG when you all decide the time.
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"I've never been one to avoid a possible trap. And truth-spelling the messenger would do little. You never tell the messenger anything."
"But the Hoarans have also been attacked, and are as threatened by the Shadovar's quest as we are. They have as much to lose. I would hope that if successful, this might pave the way to an easing of tensions between our peoples. It is my hope that the offer is genuine, and that the Men of the East and West might stand together in this time."
"I will go. If it is a trap I will spring it. But it also seems like a chance to learn what our true enemy is up to, and for new beginnings."
To the messenger: "Tell your leaders a few of us will take the offer."
//I'm booked Friday from 1800-2359 EST. What about the rest of you?
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Mike Bin, who was leaning on a wall adjusting his scrolls to his bow, says:
- Traps, traps. Ambush, ambush. Blah, blah, blah. We can't be scared of every piece of information that comes our way. Besides some Hoarans have camped just outside Norwick, and showed no sign of agression.
He pauses a moment, remembering his last meeting with he Shadovar, and rubs the back of his neck.
- How about just going there, huh? We already went to several other places, I dont see why not following this lead too. The shadow people may have what they wanted from the place, but some usefull information may be found, right?
Another pause, looking around…
- Besides, I m sure if others have a better idea they can just follow another course of action. Divide and conquer, or something like that. Or they can just sit here and talk untill another clue presents itself and then begin to discuss that it may be a trap… or an ambush!
After that, the young goes back to tie his scrolls to his bow, trying to figure out how wizards do it…
(//any chance we do this tonight? Or maybe tomorrow?)
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_Hammerhand lets out a grunt and shrugs.
"Well, true. The Hoarans might as well handle this and get their hands on one of those magic artifacts or whatnot. What -would- they use it for?So what -will- we do? I'm getting tired of just standing around and talking about what we -could- do."_
