Wellards rescue attempt on RotRL

Game Master Wellard

Marak makes no pretense of not watching the spellcasting with interest, and rolls up his scroll and puts it away. Note to self, I need some scroll cases and extra paper and charcoal for rubbings. he thinks idly, gesturing for a refill of whatever watered-down ale he's currently drinking.

He also notes that a young woman with dramatically red-dyed hair also appears to have noticed the sage and taken an interest. Unlike the others, she is unarmored, with suggests an arcanist. Certainly not a monk, as they are said to more ascetic and less concerned with cosmetics.

Noting that the other group has continued to converse with Ilsoari, he waits until they have finished their current business before rising to introduce himself.

The healing potion should be kept in reserve for whoever needs it first. I think Inikai's armor class is good enough so maybe Ali or Muchorak would benefit more from the ring. I see that Muchorak uses a short bow. If he wants to trade that for the masterowk longbow it might be better than Inikai keeping it, considering the difference in BAB.

I agree about the potion and most likely Inikai should be the one to hold on to it. As for the Bow I have no problem swapping the bows, however if Inikai can use the Str portion of the bow by all means hold on to it. Muchorak is more melee based than archery. As for the Ring, of course I would like that, but if i'm getting the bow the Ring should go to someone else. Though the Ring would help Ali in her humanoid form and greatly help her in Wolf Form if it carries over. Will the bonus carry over?

If the ring does carry over its benefits then Ali should get it. Inikai and Muchorak both have armor. I'll hold the potion, as you suggested. If I take the longbow then you should get first choice on the next goodies we find. Of course, we can always swap bows if the need comes later.

"Ilsoari, has anyone brought anything unusal to your attention lately?"

What longbow..you have a Composite SHORTBOW(+1 str adjusted)

Ilsoari looks pained at Inakais question...."Aye that was a bad business and I'm not surprised you didnt take note of it at the time Lad...She fell they say..fell from the balcony of the Mansion to the rocks below...some said she jumped...well..that's as maybe..though I would not speak ill of the dead Lord Kaijutsu was not the..easiest of men to get along with, I know Tsuto has claimed his father pushed his mother to her death...but I can't believe he would have done that"

Listening to the conversation between Inikai and the mage, "Tsuto? This is the one we found down below yes? His father is also prone to violence amongst his family?"

Well thanks guys : ) But actually, because of her high Dex and small size, Ali has the same AC as you two in her normal from AC16 and it’s even higher than yours in her wolf form AC18. So I suggest the ring goes to one of you, if Muchorak is more Melee based maybe him? To Balance the bow? And I agree Inikai should keep the potion. And besides, possessions still don’t mean much to Ali…it’s her Player who was just real curious. ;-) If something cool for her does come along eventually though I’ll certainly let her take it =D

As the old mage comes in and beings to speak with Inikai Ali watches him curiously. Normally uncomfortable around Arcane magic she nevertheless senses no harm in the elder sage and is drawn out of curiosity to his workings. She moves closer and closer until she is almost stepping on him at which point she looks up at him and proclaims “You Good” She then unceremoniously plops herself in his lap, leaning forward and staring with fascination at his magical manipulations.

Okay, so how about Muchorak takes the ring and Inikai takes the bow.

Nodding in the direction of Marak "Well, one of the strangers at lest gives a polite greeting to us. The young woman must be new here as well. I wonder if they have any news of the lands outside Sandpoint. Surely, the goblin attack must be known outside this area by now."

Inikai also shows Ilsoari Tsuto's journal.

Believing that the others have concluded the bulk of their business with the sage, Marak rises to his feet and takes his scabbarded longsword and baldric off of the back of his chair and refastens it around his waist, before crossing over to Ilsoari's table.

Once there is a gap in conversation, he will introduce himself, "Excuse me for interrupting, but are you the learned sage, Ilsoari? My superiors in Absalom spoke highly of your expertise in this area."

Being from the same pretty small town, wouldn't Inikai and Kali have at least seen each other before? Or maybe Inikai just doesn't recognize her with the dyed hair and make-up? =D

Seeing the cleric moving over to speak with Ilsoari and possibly the others, Kallie winced. Damn! Maybe I can still catch him alone. She wished she was sitting close enough to eavesdrop, but Ilsoari would certainly have noticed her then. Still, she turned in her seat, pretending to be absorbed in her book and keeping her face turned away from them. It would not do to have her teacher introduce her. Gods, it would be like having them meet me through my mother!

She tried to overhear as much as she could, waiting for the sound of conversation to stop before she turned to look again.

Perception: 8 (6+2)

Ok, i'll add the ring to Muchorak now

Seeing the stranger come up and begin a discussion with the mage Muchorak turns to Inikai, "If our business is concluded here shall we depart for the morrow?"

Ok, i'll add the ring to Muchorak now

Seeing the stranger come up and begin a discussion with the mage Muchorak turns to Inikai, "If our business is concluded here shall we depart for the morrow?"

"We should rise early and prepare tomorrow. We still need to decide if we will explore the tunnels or seek out this Nualia."

Muchorak looks to Wolf Spirit, "Will you have your rest inside?"

Looking back to Inikai, "I would prefer the threat below the town, it is or seems to be a closer threat for the people here."

Ilsoari seems to take Ali's actions in his stride

In answer to Muchoraks question Ilsoari nods. "As I say I would not speak ill of the dead but there are many who will not mourn his passing..in truth the man was a bully who drove both his children away"

To Inikai he says "You don't recognise the girl?...shame on you lad, you spent four years correcting her somewhat fanciful language essays..it's Kali! Surely you remember 'The Black Witch of Sandpoint'. Though to be honest the red hair does make her somewhat unrecognisable"

On Maraks comment he laughs self deprecatingly.."Sage..well some might call me that...I just keep my eyes and ears open and I know a few tricks..travelled a lot in my younger days and made a few wise decisions..as well as a great many unwise ones. The wisest of which was to settle down and use my brain rather than my sword arm"

Kali

To Inikai he says "You don't recognise the girl?...shame on you lad, you spent four years correcting her somewhat fanciful language essays..it's Kali! Surely you remember 'The Black Witch of Sandpoint'. Though to be honest the red hair does make her somewhat unrecognisable"

Kali
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"I never would have known! Such a sharp mind she has. What does she do now?"

Inikai sends a glass of wine to Kali's table.

Kallie frowned as she thought she overheard the large man mention a threat of some sort underneath the town. Did I hear that right? There's something under us? I thought we were only having problems with the goblins. Gods, if there's anything I can do I need... Still, that meant they must be the people she was looking for.

She came out of her reverie with a start as a glass of wine was placed in front of her. She looked up at the server and then the glass, staring as if she were some mouse that just found itself looking a snake in the eyes. "Thanks," she said, slowly turning her eyes towards Ilsoari and his visitors. Damn it, old man! He must have pointed her out. Even now he could be unwittingly sabotaging her introduction. How could they take her seriously if he started relating every embarrassing mistep of her childhood? Don't be stupid, she thought, What reason would there be for him to tell them anything like that to bunch of strangers? Even so, she was making herself fully paranoid now. I might as well stop it before it starts. I know they're the ones I'm looking for. No excuses. Breathe deep. Stand straight. Look them in the eye.

She took a quick sip of the new wine, steeling herself. She kept the glass in her hand as she rose from her seat, slowly turning and making her way over to the others. She kept her eyes half-lidded as she walked, trying to keep an aloof appearance even as she tried to get a better look at these people. The Shoanti man did not seem quite the brute she first thought. Gods, he looks like some barbarian prince, fresh of the plateau. Wait, if he's new to these lands, he might not be fully aware of what life is like down here. He might believe all sorts of tales. I can work with that! The strange, seemingly feral gnome was harder to pin down as she came closer. Okay, she might be half-crazy to begin with. I think I can work with that too. Just keep my fingers away from her mouth and I'll be fine. This can work!

She was almost upon the table when she realized she better announce herself. She attempted an elegant, yet cool, tone while trying to mask her notice of Ilsoari. She hoped she could somehow signal to him to please keep any further knowledge of her to himself. "I thank you for the wine." She held it up a bit in her left hand, her other hand resting in that arm's elbow. "I must apologize, but I thought I overheard something about some "threat" underneath our town. I don't wish to intrude any more than necessary but I must ask..." she finally took a good look at the third person, the one that looked somewhat familiar earlier. Oh Gods, it's Inikai. Recognizing him as someone that knew her in her unglorious childhood, she faltered. "...if you need help or if it's true or..." She coughed and tried to regain her composure. "...I mean, if this matter is true. That is. Whatever it may be." Damnitdamnitdamnitdamnitdamnit!

"Aiding in healing at the temple I believe..she was useful after the goblin attack...fought them too till she exhausted her magics. Then showed the good sense to take cover"

Turning to the priest again

"So Sir what brings you to Sandpoint and what can I do for you"

Turning back to Ilsoari after the discussion swings back his way, Marak smiles, "I have been seeking information on Old Light, here in Sandpoint, as part of some research on the various monuments to be found here in Varisia. I hope to eventually collect samples and rubbings from several such sites, and to compare the various runic scripts of the area, to further my understanding of the Thassilonian tongue."

While he typically wears a long sleeved tunic (green with yellow trim, similar to the outfit in the icon above) under his chain shirt, he unconsciously rubs at the bold green tattoo travelling up his left arm, making it even more obvious than it was before he unintentionally drew attention to it.

Muchorak raises his left eyebrow at the females odd and off balance introduction, "Mur che nee parr" he grins waiting to see how the others react to her introduction.

Ilsoari raises an eyebrow as the girl comes over..her fumbled attempt at an introduction however brings a sympathetic smile to his face. it's as if he can read her mind.

To Muchorak he replies "nar Chee sadu thanduk desrat makantha"

"Lady and Gentlemen this is Kali. Kali, I'm sure you remember Inikai, these good people are Muchorak and Ali his comrades in arms and this is...I'm sorry Father I did not catch your name"

After Marak introduces himself

"He has come from Absolam to study our ruins...hmmm, perhaps Father you could be of help to my friends here..they are engaged in an exploration of an area beneath the town and a scholar of ancient times may be of great assistance to them. I would go myself but my age tells against me and perhaps what is down there may have some bearing on your studies."

"Yes Kali you did hear right there is something down there..something eldritch and evil.Are you volunteering your services in defence of the town? Do you have the courage to face the unknown and more to the point do you have the courage to face your mother over putting yourself at risk?"

The old Headmaster's look is one of concern for his former pupil mixed with a certain satisfaction

Realizing when prompted that he failed to identify himself in his enthusiasm, Marak blushes, "Marak. Marak Quan, from the Two-Faced Fane of Nethys in Absolom." He brushes the holy symbol worn on a cord around his neck as he says the name of his church, which appears as a serene mask-like face about the size of a hand, all gleaming polished silver on the left side, and pitted and blackened on the right.

After Ilsoari describes the situation under the city and introduces the others, Marak nods his assent, "I would be honored at this chance to seek out such information for you." Turning to the others, his eyes pass over each of them before he addresses Inikai, "Will your expedition be departing immediately, or in the morning?"

"Kali, it is good to see that you are well, especially in light of the goblin assault. Ilsoari said that you fought well." Inikai considers bringing up an embarrasing incident from Kali's past but then decides to hold his tongue.

"Well met, father Quan. It is always good to have another learned man in Sandpoint. I think we should rest until morning before exploring underneath the town. The guard is stretched thin at the moment and we are doing what we can. Any help is appreciated."

Kallie winced when Ilsoari introduced her as "Kali", but was grateful that he didn't seem to have given any real details to the strangers among them. His exchange of strange words with the grinning Shoanti man made her worry, but from his tone it didn't seem like anything bad.

She took note as Marak introduced himself as a priest of Nethys. Alright, I can learn a lot from this guy. Just don't approach him with questions like some ignorant bumpkin, keep it subtle! And try not to make up too much nonsense about magic in front of him because if anyone will see through it it'll be him! And Inikai...

"Kali, it is good to see that you are well, especially in light of the goblin assault. Ilsoari said that you fought well." Inikai considers bringing up an embarrasing incident from Kali's past but then decides to hold his tongue.

She looked to Ilsoari, gratitude breaking through the mask she was fighting to keep up. That and relief that Inikai didn't seem to remember the terrible poetry of her youth. There was something about him she could not quite remember...didn't he lose a parent soon after moving here?

"Yes Kali you did hear right there is something down there..something eldritch and evil.Are you volunteering your services in defence of the town? Do you have the courage to face the unknown and more to the point do you have the courage to face your mother over putting yourself at risk?"

She had been preparing a confident and dramatic declaration of her willingness to help until the mention of her mother. Oh gods, as if they'll take me seriously now that they know I'm still beholden to her. Some of the air obviously out of her sails, she replied, "Ye-yes of course." Clearing her throat, she tried to regain her lost tone. "What is the nature of this threat beneath our town?" she asked the old teacher and Inikai. The knowledge that there was something dangerous under the town genuinely did worry her.

Ilsoari looks around and seems to make a decision

"The nature of the threat is not something to be discussed in a tavern...I suggest you all get a nights rest and we assemble at the academy in the morning. I'll ask Zanthus and the mayor to join us"

"As you wish, sir." Marak says to Ilsoari, with a slight bow of his head.

He turns back to Inikai, "I am not familiar with the town as of yet. If you are staying in this inn, as I am, could you rouse me when you are ready to leave in the morning, so that I might follow your group to this academy?"

Deep down, he's somewhat concerned with the mention of the Mayor's involvement. This matter must be serious, indeed, if the community's leader is involved, and Ilsoari's dismissal of his importance an act of modesty, if he believes that the Mayor will come at his beck and call!

Marak activates his detect magic spell-like ability, and quickly glances over his new companions. Determining that they are not laden down with much enchanted gear, he is reassured that he has not fallen in with a much more experienced crowd, completely out of his league!

Already his mind is moving to other matters, and he mutters, "Scroll cases. And paper."

He turns back to Inikai, "I am not familiar with the town as of yet. If you are staying in this inn, as I am, could you rouse me when you are ready to leave in the morning, so that I might follow your group to this academy?"

"Of course."

Marak bows his head in the direction of the assembled group and quickly heads out the door.

In town, he purchases 2 map/scroll cases, 10 sheets of paper and some charcoal for rubbings. Assuming that charcoal costs as much as chalk, that comes up to 6 gp and a couple cp.

He returns to the inn about an hour later, eats a quick dinner and, barring any further encounters, retires for the evening.

Kallie noticed the glass shaking in her hand and quickly put it down. She wasn't sure if it was excitement or fear that was getting to her. Right underneath us? She turned to Inikai, hoping she had gotten her proper tone back. "Well, whatever it may be you have my assistance in Sandpoint's defense, should you choose to accept it. Until tomorrow then."

She bid farewell with a slight bow and tried to exit the inn as calmly as possible. Once she put it out of sight, she picked up her pace, hurrying to get back home. Thinking of what may lay underneath the ground she walked upon, she caught herself grinning even as she broke out into a cold sweat.

Muchorak will retire with Wolf Spirit, if she decides to rest in the Inn he will respectfully share the room with her, and if she decides to rest outside he will join her in the wild.

Wellard & Ali

OK I'm going to move things on quickly to the next morning.

Muchorak and Ali

Marak

Kallie

Inikai

One thing youare all aware off was that Jael sat quietly during the meetings and didnt offer an opinion on anything..he seemed to be brooding over something

The morning dawns grey and overcast with low dark clouds scudding across the sky borne on a stiff wind.After a hearty breakfast at the inn(at home for Kallie..your mother also embarrasses you by insisting you take a basket of food with you..just the sort of thing you are sure is NOT done by intrepid adventurers) you make your way to the Academy where Ilsoari greets you..you are soon joined by Father Zanthus,the Mayor and a bruised but fully recovered Ameiko

For some reason I see Ilsoari as being played by Sean Connery..but I'm not writing the accent

Ilsoari begins by outlining the events of the past few days for those who have not fully experienced them and then moves onto the more pressing matters. It is clear that in matters arcane he is the voice of authority in this town

"This demon below us is a threat to all who live here. Father can you throw any light on the powers it may have"

"Certainly" replies the priest "I was able to discover that Quasits are amongst the least of demonkind..indeed it seems that even demons regard them as some sort of vermin. Some serve as familiars to powerful dark spellcasters.They have a poisonous sting, are resistant to damage and can make themselves invisible at will. In addition they heal quickly and oftimes assume the form of another creature. I have prepared two scrolls which may aid you against its abilities" He places the scrolls on the table. "Has anyone any questions?"

Party gains two scrolls of align weapon(good)

The morning dawns grey and overcast with low dark clouds scudding across the sky borne on a stiff wind.After a hearty breakfast at the inn(at home for Kallie..your mother also embarrasses you by insisting you take a basket of food with you..just the sort of thing you are sure is NOT done by intrepid adventurers) you make your way to the Academy where Ilsoari greets you..you are soon joined by Father Zanthus,the Mayor and a bruised but fully recovered Ameiko

For some reason I see Ilsoari as being played by Sean Connery..but I'm not writing the accent

Ilsoari begins by outlining the events of the past few days for those who have not fully experienced them and then moves onto the more pressing matters. It is clear that in matters arcane he is the voice of authority in this town

"This demon below us is a threat to all who live here. Father can you throw any light on the powers it may have"

"Certainly" replies the priest "I was able to discover that Quasits are amongst the least of demonkind..indeed it seems that even demons regard them as some sort of vermin. Some serve as familiars to powerful dark spellcasters.They have a poisonous sting, are resistant to damage and can make themselves invisible at will. In addition they heal quickly and oftimes assume the form of another creature. I have prepared two scrolls which may aid you against its abilities" He places the scrolls on the table. "Has anyone any questions?"

Party gains two scrolls of align weapon(good)

"Demons don't fear fire, do they?"

"Ms. Kaijitsu, I am glad to see that you are recovered. I hate to ask so soon after your ordeal but, can you tell us anything of those allied against us?"

Wellard:

"This creature can become invisible?" Muchorak's tone is evident in that he has no experience in fighting the 'supernatural', but he quickly regains his confidence and turns it to more matters he can understand, "Is there a way to counter act that, something that would let us keep the hunting grounds to our favor?"

"This creature can become invisible?" Muchorak's tone is evident in that he has no experience in fighting the 'supernatural', but he quickly regains his confidence and turns it to more matters he can understand, "Is there a way to counter act that, something that would let us keep the hunting grounds to our favor?"

Ilsoari smiles slyly.."Well it just so happens that in my adventuring days I had occasion to need spells that were efficacious against invisible opponents..so I have these available"

He hands three scrolls to a somewhat suprised Kallie

"Use these wisely lass..you'll know when. They shouldn't be beyond you"

Kallie gains 2 scrolls of see invisibility and a scroll of web

Ameiko softly answers Inikais question.." My body has healed thank you..but my mind still reels from what my brother has done."

Ilsoari continues "So these tunnels..probably used, so the mayor tells me, as a way into town by smugglers during the era of Chelaxian rule.They might be quite extensive so you'll need a good light source..Kallie is that part of your power or your's Father Marak?"

When the quasit was mentioned, Kallie nearly balked. A demon! An actual demon! Her fears doubled when the Shoanti man, Muchorak, brought attention to its ability to become invisible. This isn't like fighting goblins!

So deep was she in her fearful imagining that she was startled when her old teacher gave her three scrolls, telling her to put them to use against the demon. "Y-yes Ilsoari." She hoped she had not visibly lost her composure. "Thank you, I shall put them to good use." she said, relieved as she saw what the scrolls were for.

Ilsoari continues "So these tunnels..probably used, so the mayor tells me, as a way into town by smugglers during the era of Chelaxian rule.They might be quite extensive so you'll need a good light source..Kallie is that part of your power or your's Father Marak?"

Kallie couldn't suppress a slight smile at the opportunity to show off, such as it was. "I can be of some help in that regard. Though I have no particular fear of the dark myself, I understand that it can be quite troublesome for others."

Casting: Dancing Lights

With a wave of her arm before her and a low whisper, four tiny, faintly colored spheres of light appeared before her, giving off enough light to equal a torch. "I can move them around and dismiss them at will. However..." She concentrated on the far end of the room, sending the lights forward. At around 120 feet away from her, they winked out. "...I can only move them so far. And they only last a minute, though I can easily summon them again." Her tone was less enthusiastic as she moved on to the limitations of her abilities, and sounding a bit defeneive at the end.

"The good priest Marak Quan may have something more appropriate to our needs, however."

Has Nualia been mentioned during the "filling in"?

I had posted a cute little introduction from Ali earlier but looks like Paizo ate it…grrr…not that’s it’s important anymore but I’m including it here if anyone’s interested

Ali doesn’t participate much during the conversation but she can be heard to mumble “Yes, killum Ka-zit too, him no good”. When Ilsorai mentions Light though Ali suddenly pipes up “Me do Me do! Me makum bright bright!” and she causes a bright light to glow on the tip of the old mage’s staff. I was just assuming he had one, seems to fit the image, and yes Connery in Perfect ;-)

Also, Ali has changed her spells for the day to Farie Fire and Magic Fang

Wellard and Muchorak

Marak has been very quiet, and somewhat pale, at the talk of a demon, even one regarded as a 'vermin' by bigger demons, and looks somewhat like a deer in headlights when Kaliciel mentions a light source.

"Yes. Indeed." he says abruptly, and reaches into his pack and produces a torch that burns with a cool reddish flame, that apparently does not burn his backpack or belongings. "If the way is not lit, I'll keep it in my shield-hand, and we need not fear it being extinguished, save by magic."

Oh, and she also swaps create water for know direction

Muchorak takes in all that has transpired, including the use of Shaman magics, "It seems we are well prepared for the road ahead. Shall we meet here at dawn for the morning meal, then depart for this academy?"

Ali

Kallie

should have mentioned that Jael has not appeared

Ilsoari chuckles a little

"An ever burning torch...perfect for the job and with Kallie's dancing lights and Ali's abilities you have more than sufficient light for your explorations"

"Now we don't know what else might lie below..but one thing works in our favour...we know they are there and they don't know you are coming.If you wish to take the advice of an old adventurer..dont over reach..if you feel you need to return to the surface then do so..I saw too many young would be heroes die because they didn't have the sense to run away when they should"

He turns the floor over to the mayor

"I can't add much to what the good father or Ilsoari have said" she says "but I have used town funds to buy these to aid you"

She lays a bag on the table. and pulls a number of bottles from it.

"Firstly a healing potion for each of you(CLW), also two flasks of Alchemists fire and two vials of antitoxin. In addition if you are successful there will be a payment of 500 gold pieces for each of you"

Muchorak will put the Potion (CLW) in his pack, being sure to let the others in his party know of it's location incase the worst is to happen and someone needs to gather the one in his bag.

If Ali doesn't take her's Muchorak will place it in his bag

Marak places the curative potion in his belt pouch, and also selects one of the flasks of antitoxin and places it there as well, unless anyone objects. Within the pouch are a few rags, which he places between the bottles, so that they do not clink against each other.

"Is anyone else able to use the scrolls of Align Weapon, or will those be my responsibility?"

I had posted a cute little introduction from Ali earlier but looks like Paizo ate it…grrr…not that’s it’s important anymore but I’m including it here if anyone’s interested

Alisebett:

Kallie had looked visibly shocked at the mention of Nualia earlier, and now she was perusing the journal, having to see for herself. It was clearly upsetting. Gods, what happened to her? How is this possible? The irony of Nualia apparently trying to remove her "celestial taint" and her own hiding of her celestial blood did not escape her. When Marak asked about the scroll, she gave only a half-aware "No, I cannot use that." in response as she continued reading.

As the supplies being donated to the group were handed out, she quietly spoke her thoughts without looking up from the pages, "What's making her do this? Are you even sure it's her? There has to be something wrong with her, something making her do this...right?" She sounded more as if she were trying to convince herself than anything else.

Kaliciel

After fully questioning and grasping what potions are and what they do, with large eyes Ali will reverently and carefully take the CLW and, as the back-up healer, one of the antitoxins if no one objects and place them in a small sack she is now carrying around with her tied to her waist(she still doesn't own enough to warrant a backpack though ;-). She will follow Marak's example and place cloths around them so they won't break each other.

Muchorak & Iniaki (and Wellard if you like)

"We should take some bags of flour as well. They might be able to reveal unseen foes. I will need to return to my home tomorrow before we leave. Ilsoari, thank you for your aid and advice. We will owe our success to you."

Ali, Muchorak:

Ilsoari barks with laughter

"So you were listening when I told some of those stories"

He claps you on the shoulder

"Your father would be proud of you lad...very proud. Just try and come back safe from this...that goes for the rest off you too"

The Mayor gives you a nod.."I'll leave you to carry any last minute preparations you require to make.Shall we say that we shall assemble at the Glassworks in ,at most, two hours.

"What's making her do this? Are you even sure it's her? There has to be something wrong with her, something making her do this...right?" She sounded more as if she were trying to convince herself than anything else.

Muchorak turns to Kaliciel, "You know of this woman?" His voice evident with shock, and a hint of joy in this revelation.

Ali, Inikai & Wellard

Kallie looked up in surprise at Muchorak's reaction. "I...never really got to know her..." Her eyes unfocused, apparently turning inward as she thought back. She realized that how she remembered Nualia might be muddled with the image she built up for her in the absense of her sister. "She was a good person, but...she was probably lonely. A lot of the other girls were jealous of her. They could say some rather cruel things. And the young men...her beauty brought her a lot of attention, but few friends."

Kallie could not help but feel empathy for her, even if the lonliness of her own early years was actually her own fault. If only someone had reached out to her, like my friends did for me. But then why didn't you try? I was too young! And she was so...why would she want the friendship of someone like I once was anyway? What excuse is that for not trying? Guilt was beginning to play about her face. "It's just...this can't be her doing all this. There has to be something making her do it."

Ilsoari nods sagely.."You show insight there Kallie..Maybe she has been possessed...but the truth of that that will have to wait until she can be brought to bay. For now we must concentrate on the immediate threat..remember what I always told you..focus"

The young sorceress can't fail to notice that the old scholar is no longer calling her Kali

btw Bill and Khaladon..your other characters are required to report for caravan escort duty in the Wilderlands game..we now return you to your scheduled programming

Inikai appears in the morning, ready to explore the tunnel. At times he seems a bit distracted at times.

Wellard: