The man isn't dead, I can assure you of that. There is something about him that makes me almost certain. As for OUR methods, I will admit he does know them but who is to say we don't change it up for once. She answers almost with a painful look. One that says she know she will never escape the Raven, even after his death.
Then perhaps I, or we I should say, are the only unknown here. The Raven and I have an agreement: He knows I will do what I find to peek my interest, and right now that is following this group. Should you turn toward the Raven, he wouldn't know what I will do, because I don't know what I will do! He sums this up with a nonchalant smile and continues eating, as if nothing was said.
After the gargoyles are taken care of and the keys picked from the rubble, Taldra walks over to see to Salazar's wounds. I'm so sorry that I lead you to the door and right into danger. I do hope you're not mad at me. Also hold still so I can heal those wounds. This may sting a bit. Taldra begins to speak words of healing to close Salazars wounds. Once he is healed she walks back towards the holy building of the Drow. Taldra takes her time reading te signs and studying the building.
Knowledge: Religion to see what God they worshiped
As Taldra is examining the building, she sees Ian gesturing over the pedestal where once stood the gargoyles. He seems a little peeved, until he stops gesturing and smiles.
why in the world would they worship so many different gods in one place. Taldra says aloud as she's studying the building.
So may gods...that seems odd. I am getting a bad feeling about this. The dahmpire mutters out loud after using her wand to close up the wounds she also sustained.
Damn I wish I could figure out why they worshiped so many. I wonder if this artifact has something to do with it. Where is the manbear? Seriously how long does it take to do personal business. Taldra says aloud and she studies the outside of the temple.
After a few moments she walk over towards Salazar with a look of deep thought. Once she reaches him she starts to speak to him in Vishkanya. My love I have a very bad feeling about this place. It is odd that they worship so many Gods and each one is of a different alignment. I fear that this may be a trap set by the raven and if it is I just want you to know that I love you, Salazar Valentine Teramore. As she finishes a single tear runs down her cheek.
The Dhampire looks over the temple, still feeling uneasy. Honestly to hell with this artifact, if it is this important then he does not deserve it. He probably has some use for it that would end us all. Let us find it and then store it else were.
Ybewyr keeps quiet as he listens to this conversation.
She turns her attention to the bear man that has been silent, What is your take on things, besides the fact that you obviously would rather be back in nature then with a bunch of imbeciles like ourselves?
Taldra, There is nothing that he can throw at us that we cannot beat until dead. He wipes the tear fro her face and would have said something much better but his lack of charismatic nature has gotten to him. Hell...I don't care about this raven anymore. I want to go after him. But there is no way we can get close. Maybe what is inside will give us that reason. We do not have to go in there. We are our own masters now.
Salazar we need to go in there, I want to go home and I think its in that temple. If I die protecting everyone, then I die, BUT I want to go HOME.She says while trying not to cry.
After Taldra relays the information Agurah cringes. The Raven does not...and I repeat not need to get this crown. He could use it to take control of everything if he wanted to...that means the end of everything.
Well, I guess we need to vote on whether or not we go in and what we do with that crown when we find it. Taldra says as she stares at the temple doors. Also, if anything should happen to me there is a small wooden box in the wagon. Open this and follow the directions on the paper inside. I've included a map as well.
*Null*My vote goes to the one who entertains us the most! *Ian* Phrasing Null, phrasing... He sighs in exasperation, and then unexpectedly smiles. I will withhold our vote, but I think I like Null's point.
"It matters not to me." Ybewyr says.
Ian jacks the crown, and wishes for an amazing drink.
After they arrive in the woods, the dhampire puts the crown on her head closing her eyes, and muttering to herself. I wish that I knew the location of my father, so as to put his head on a steak for leaving me and my mother. After a note appears she opens it reading it aloud.
Note: You are corduly invited to the Master Agrim's castle for a banquet in honor of his 300th birthday
She closes her eyes and breaths in deeply, That bastard is going down
After they somehow got out of the church and somehow survived the thing and somehow got all the random stuff they got. Salazar takes his elf woman by the hand, and takes a knee in front of her in her new, goodly form. Taldra, I don't care what form you take, elf or Drow I still love you. Will you take me as yours? will you marry me? He presents one of the two rings that he got to her.
Taldra places the crown on her head, I wish for my heart to be good so I no longer do evil.
Taldra is still slightly out of it from become an elf. She stands there for a second and looks at Salazar rather surprised. Yes, I'll marry you. She says starting to cry as she is filled with joy.
Taldra tells everyone what she knows about the castle.
Well Augrah can take a guest as can Salazar, SO how do all of us get in? she asks while walking back to town.
Depends, I know you are probably going to take Salazar, I can take whoever, I know Ian/Null can sneak in...we could drag the bear in as offering since it is a castle full of Vampires. She replies as the walk.
Offering up the bear is a bad idea, just say. However, you and Ian/Null could take the bear in as your pet. The two of you could be performers. As for Salazar, I can give him my ring of disguise and he could choose to look like a human male.Taldra suggest as they continue to walk.
no, I am the best at infiltration. I will be the one sneaking in. Use the ring on the hulk here to get him inside. I will find my own way. He holds out his ticket to the bear. Just say you are me. I have done very well to not be seen by those who would remember my image. You can get away with it. Hopefully.
Salazar earns a glared look from Taldra after he says this. I will allow this under ONE conditon. I get to groom and clean up that wild thing that calls himself a man.
"NO!" Ybewyr shouts at the top of his lungs.
"NO! I'm tired of all of you! You with the sneaking, you with the genocide! I'm done with you all!" Ybewyr then starts making his way back to the thick brush he calls home.
The Dhampire can not help but screech to a halt as they were walking back to town. She lets off a laugh that would make a child cry. Well, then, I guess stinky bear man is going back. Well then let us hurry to town and gather what we need to infiltrate a castle. Leave Agrim...he is mien. A dark look crosses her face as she chuckles her teeth pointing from her curled lips.
There is just one minor thing. I need to get my wagon back and well... Im not exactly the same person who left it at the Inn.She says motioning to her new body, However, I still have my ring that the Raven gave me so if I look like my old form I should be ok.
When they stop to make camp for the night Taldra pitches her tent and readies for bed. She misses the ability to not have to rely on light to see at night. This was the one thing that made setting up camp easiest for her.
Once she is ready for bed, Taldra asks Salazar if he is going to sleep in a tree to keep watch.
Ill only be in the tree till the end of my watch. Then I will be inside to sleep. He takes second watch
As you wish, my love. Taldra goes to get some rest as prepare herself for the next day.
Ian plays softly in the night on his violin during the final watch.
When the group is up and walking in the morning, Ian summons Null... The entire party is surprised to hear a loud shout of WHAT THE F#+& NULL!!?. They seem markedly different. Ian now sports 6 spindly legs, extremely reminiscent of a spider. He seems much slimmer, even more so than usual. His arms seem slimmer, almost as spindly as his legs. *Null*Well, I got to thinking, the slimmed creepy guy wasn't really scaring people, so I modeled myself after the creepiest thing I know, SPIDERS!
Agurah chuckles at the spider man as she heads to her bar. She starts by serving some customers before catching the eye of the messenger that she had seen before. She got about 15 gold in tips from customers who were very grateful that their favorite server had returned.
She then leads the young man to the back room as she lets her hired hand take back the bar. When she then changes into a attractive outfit worn by belly dancers and begins to dance for him, she has a mask on that covers her face so that he can never recall she did it. She then after getting closer attempts to get his gold purse as she moves her hips and stomach to some unheard music. He notices as she reaches for his bag and swats at her hand. After she finishes the dance he walks out and leaves a disappointed thief with nothing but lost dignity for giving a free dance.
Salazar walks over to a quiet corner, out of the way of the peering eyes of those who might be curious as to his intentions. I would like to discuss something with you all. After we take care of our next little job. I will take Taldra on our Honeymoon. I do however feel bad for taking two out of the 5 away. So I propose you chose one of the replacements I have set up for you in the event that I died. Now would be the best time to go over this. He reaches into his black as night armor and pulls out a large letter and sets it on the table. Once it is opened the party can see a letter of his death, and then three crudely drawn pictures with some papers that associate the person with a brief description of his skills. The first, A dashing looking human with a drawn hand over his face, somewhat covering it. The second is a bird man standing in a very peculiar fighting stance. The third is an elf looking man, skinny but next to him a depiction of a panther or some form of quadruped creature.
Agurah after returning from her bar looks over at the options, well, I am not to sure how I feel about a skinny little elf joining us, he must not be strong and we need more up front people since we lost the bear. i would ask you to send out for the bird man, something different. More like exotic blood that I can steal from him in his sleep but not enough to kill/ she thinks to herself as she licks her lips.
Taldra comes in and places a small wooden box on the table. Inside this box are directions to find my dear friend Zara. She is a strange creature to say the least and may need some convincing. Also once we finish this mission I need you to give her my ring of disguise as she will find a use for it.
Ian seems to just kinda appear in the room beside the letter. He looks around, and says Huh, so that's how that spell works... what are we discussing?
Salazar picks up the pictures and letters attached and b*+~& slaps them onto Ian's face. READ! CHOOSE!
As he reads, he seems kinda pissed off. He mutters a few words() and pokes snake in the chest, pushing him back five feet across the room. Bring the elf, I like pumas.
He just slides back in his chair 5 feet very calmly with his arms crossed in front of him. Heh...cool story bro.
His arm seems to reach a little farther, flicking you in the face with enough force to slide you another 5ft. Sorry, thought you wanted me to tell it again...