Alendru Ghoroven:
"Ah, the late Professor.
I can't help you much on the Necromancy front as It's not my field of study,
but these notes do raise concern, and I would recommend that you don't show it to anymore people unless you can really really trust them."
Janos nods. "Thank you, Mr. Ghoroven. We appreciate your time. Hopefully our concerns turn out to be nothing at all, but we do appreciate you speaking to us."
Once they've left the teacher, Janos looks at the others and says, "I think it's time we do some investigating outside of the library. Who's up for a midnight walk in the Restlands?"
Alendru Ghoroven:
"If you going to investigate the flase crypt, I would talk to father grimbrow about it and get his permission."
Daniel leaves with the others, bidding the Mage farewell.
I want to apologize for wasting time. I had hoped he would be more helpful than that. Though, he has a point. Perhaps we should be more trusting of the good father and seek entrance to this false crypt.
The eradication of undead certainly falls within his charter, so I'm inclined to think he would help.
"No, it was a good thought. If this is a cabal of necromancers, however, maybe we do need to Father Grimburrow's help. Besides, you've already made a good impression on him. Perhaps we ask him for permission to enter the Restlands and investigate Petros' death? You think he would give us permission on something as open ended as that?"
it's getting dark out, and the sun has set.
Well given the hour, we can squeeze in a visit to the temple and hope the man remains in good spirits. IF he agrees we can head to the false crypt.
Daniel walks purposefully back to the temple and locates the cleric.
Father, if we might speak with you. We recently attended the late Professor Lorrimor's funeral and during the reading of his will he has left us some distirbing books and notes pointing to a sect of the whispering way, possibly operating out of Harrowstone. Our research today was directed towards finding out what we could on them.
Based on what we discovered I can assume you may know something of them.
We we found tells us it is a cable of necromancers who seek to plumb the depths of lichdom.
If you'll look at these journal notes, you'll have an idea of the professors suspiciouns.
Janos whispers to Mat as they walk to the Temple. "It's not quite what we had planned, Mat, but I think we'll need the Father on our side before long anyway. Might as well make use of Daniel's rapport with him."
[ooc]still here. Waiting on clerics response[/ooc[
You walk back to the temple with the sun setting on the horizon, and a light fog rolling in.
and you knock on the door.
father Grimbrow:
he opens the door
"Oh, what can I do for you at this hour?"
Father, if we might speak with you. We recently attended the late Professor Lorrimor's funeral and during the reading of his will he has left us some distirbing books and notes pointing to a sect of the whispering way, possibly operating out of Harrowstone. Our research today was directed towards finding out what we could on them.
Based on what we discovered I can assume you may know something of them.
We we found tells us it is a cable of necromancers who seek to plumb the depths of lichdom.
If you'll look at these journal notes, you'll have an idea of the professors suspiciouns.
Father Grimbrow:
he let's you in
"Oh my, that is troubling.
And this note here of a false crypt is a curiosity.
I don't know if there is a false crypt,
but I would not mind you checking it.
Provided you catalog and bring back any items of value."
Daniel does not like to speak for the group, so he does not.
You have my word as a Sword of Imodae, I'll not defile Pharasma's crypt. All church valueables I find I will bring to you as I am able.
"We will ensure that all is handledwith the respect that is due Father," Rhia says with a smile.
Father Grimbrow:
"Well then, that's good to hear."
With your leave then, we will investigate the false Crypt. Thankyou.
Daniel turns to his companions. If everybody is ready, shall we go?
"Thank you, Father. We'll let you know what we find." He dips his head in deference to the Priest of Pharasma.
"I'm ready. Let's see what the Professor was looking for."
Father Grimbrow:
"Have a safe trip."
Turning from the Father, Daniel leads the group to the graveyard.
Let's not dawdle. We should finish this while the night is still young if we can.
I can magically provide light in the crypt if we need it.
Just as you exit the Temple you run into a familiar sight.
"I was hoping to find you all here,
Ms Lorrimor was getting a bit worried,
since you did not show up for dinner"
"Alkaid, our apologies. We've gotten caught up in our research. Daniel was conferring with Father Grimburrow on a few items. Unfortunately, we want to follow up on a lead right now, so dinner may have to wait. Please tell Kendra, we'll be out late, but we will return. When we do, we'll be happy to share a bit to eat and a pot of tea." Janos shifts impatiently.
"It would be best for us to investigate this now and discuss our findings over dinner, albeit a late one. Is Kendra all right?"
Please convey our apologies. We will return, but late.
"She's fine, and
Where are you going this late in the evening?"
"To follow up on something the Professor was interested in. We'll fill you in later back at Kendra's place. Don't worry, we'll be back soon."
but won't stop you.
"Please try to all come back without any injuries."
Trust, Sister. Imodae is with us, so long as we remain true. I will use all the power she gives me to keep us safe.
"I pray that she does keep you safe,
as I don't want Ms Lorrimor to feel anymore sadness."
"We'll be fine, Alkaid. We've got a servant of the Inheritor with us and a certified spirit hunter with us. Plus, Mr. Falknor will be able to get us out of trouble as quickly as we would get into it. Tell Kendra we'll see her shortly."
The goodbyes said, Daniel motions for them to leave...
You all enter the Restlands
as the sun drips below the horizon,
with only a moon to light the land.
a light fog rolls into the area,
adding a chill to the air.
As the group enters the restlands, the rolling fog and wan moonlight gives Rhia an air of etherealness, the fog swirling as if reacting to more than simply her movements.
Quietly she speaks, not to her companions at first but to the spirits of her ancestors, calling upon their protection.
"Protect this daughter of the blood as I walk amongst the restless."
Her body reacts as the chill around her deepens,yet it is a comfort as the space around her is filled with a misty swirl, images of warriors, long passed flicker around her, patrolling, focused on defending her from harm.
"Be on your guard gentlemen, danger can come quickly, and unseen in places like this.
Janos looks to Rhia as she speaks, uncertain if she is talking to the group or something else more in the spirit world. "She's right. Watch yourselves. Sometimes in places like this, your eyes can trick you." He carries his long handled axe in a ready state.
As they walk, Janos tries to match the misty scene before him to the view they had the previous day. "The Professor's note said it was at the intersection of Eversleep and the Black Path. Anyone see those names?"
We'll keep an eye out, Daniel states firmly and Draws his longsword.
I am good with a sword, but generally give blessings as soon as combat is joined. Does anyone wish to walk point?
"I can walk ahead. My eyes...they're more accustom to the twilight than yours probably are. But stay close." Janos steps out about 20 feet in front of the group.
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Mat follows his companions into the cemetery, a chill runs up his spine as Rhia summons her spirit protectors. I wish should would at least warn us when she is going to summon dead warriors. He glances around nervously and mutters to himself, "Hopefully we are not making a mistake."
He whispers loudly to the others, "I'll join Janos on point." and silently moves to join him at the head of the group.
Daniel casts light on his armor.