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After eating, Thadeous walked directly to Almah's tent, eagerly awaiting what the new day would bring, but nervous, as well, wondering if he would be able to successfully turn his book knowledge into practical application.

"It is good to have you with us." she said to Thadeous and Azten. "You have my thanks for your aid. If you will excuse me however, I must seek Father Zastoran. Our friend was badly hurt, and she needs healing."

Thadeous bowed to Ikethru. "Thank you. I just hope I can be of more help in later days."

After introducing himself to each of the others, Thadeous sat by the fire and listened to Kara's song.

I had no idea such poetry existed, he thought to himself. I thought all of the knowledge and art in the world existed only in colleges, universities, and libraries. I may learn more than I ever imagined from these young people.

After laying out his bedroll, Thadeous drifted off to sleep with Kara's song still in his head.

Thadeous nods courteously at Almah, "If I may make a suggestion, Madam. I am in agreement with Kara, I think that splitting the group in two, to fight two enemies at once would weaken our overall effectiveness. While the monestary may not be clear, if we all move there together we can concentrate our fighting abilities there and then have a more defensible location to set up camp. In the meantime, if the vulture strikes again while we are moving, we will all be together to fight it, wherever that may be.

Thadeous stokes his beard in thought. "Hmm. At least, I think that is what Alzer Thaan would have done based on his ancient treatise, The Conduct of War.

"But, I myself am no expert in such matters," he adds, blushing slightly and bowing to Almah. "I have just read books on many different subjects."

Thadeous, impressed with Kara's tactical thinking, shook his head in agreement.

"The monestary sounds like an excellent idea to me, as well."

Perhaps I can learn something from these young people, he thought.

Thadeous looked into the faces of the people around him. They all seemed so young and capable, even the young lady who was sick, Kara, the Osirion had called her. He was a bit shocked to hear that she was a slave, though he tried not to let it show. He had little taste for a person who would hold another in bondage. Whose slave was she? he wondered. Ikethru’s? Almah’s? How many others here are slaves? Perhaps the Osirion is also a slave?

Slaves or not, these people all had the look in their eyes of people who had done things and seen things that he had only read about in books. The young man beside him, Azten, also had that look. Doubt began to creep over him, threatening to overwhelm him.

How much would they expect of him? Would they be like the master of the caravan he had travelled to Katapesh with? That man had thought he was a master mage. He had tried to explain that he was more of a researcher than a wizard, but the man had not listened.

This woman, Almah, seemed to have the same idea. Perhaps I should have stayed at the library, he thought. I’m nothing but an old fraud.

His moment of panicked doubt began to pass and he steeled himself against it, resolving to do his best to meet the expectations of these brave people. He had chosen this path, and it was too late to back out now. He may not be a master mage, but he knew a trick or two, and he could still be of value.

“I’m Thadeous. It’s very good to meet you all.” He bowed then hurriedly sorted through his pack and took out his waterskin, offering a drink to Kara.

Sorry it's so long, just trying to build a bit of his character for the first post

Welcome to the group!

Thanks! I have read all of the adventure posts and am looking forward to joining up with the company.

Also, if its ok, while I'm waiting in Katapesh to meet up with the group, I would like to copy the scroll I purchased at the market to my spellbook.

Take 10 +8 Spellcraft = 18

<-----------------Dark Minstrel here.

Hi all! Thanks for letting me join. I am reading all the game posts now, it looks interesting and fun.

The characters are all great.

DM Rambler: I posted all of Thadeous' stats for you to check. Had a couple of questions on the Raven familiar that are posted there too, nothing too important.

Thanks again!