Lómarambor Evilbane AKA DM's page

The majority of the preiest seem confused and purplexed at the unholy symbol. Some mistaken it for Eilistraee, also known as The Dark Maiden due to being a female Drow who, like some of their kind have been increasingly, coming to the surface to avoid their evil ways. This doesn't fit however as the symbol has the woman armoured and Eilistraee is always depicted as a naked Drow with a bastard sword and she's always seen as Chaotic good, with portfolio of: Song, beauty, dance, Swordwork, Hunting and moonlight so the idea is shot down.

However the Abbot of the temple you met before who told you of this place grows pale as you show this symbol about his temple and he goes pale in the face.
"That...that symbol should be melted down and destroyed." after he managed to get the confidence to speak he grows red in the face and begins to shout. "Take that terrible thing out of this holy place! I will not have my temple defiled by that vile thing in here. I will speak to, but not with that evil thing in your position at this temple."

One of your members might have Dwarven as a language.

You can make a knowledge local if you have the knowledge and you can ask your group too if anyone knows. Whisper knows a bit though.

Most people seem to look at you in disgust at the mention of the village, however, the Elf cleric you met before is shopping with his daughter and runs into you.
"I thank you for what you did for me and all I have left of my family." he smiles as he is clearly glad to have his little girl back and when you ask the question his face hardens and for a moment he says nothing and scraches his hair. "Err...sweetie just wait for me. I have to speak to Mr Woods." after she's gone he turns to face him "Bloodstone Village is north of here. The road forks past the turn to Castlekeep. The unmaintained road is the one that leads to this village and from what I have heard it's filled with such intense evil paladins walk in, but never leave and clerics of good have gone mad. I don't know why, but the clerics who have returned babble nonsense and as far as I have been told, laws there are different and filled with evil. I wouldn't go there if I were you, it's very dangerouse. I can imagine slavery being allowed there, but why do you ask?"

Since the Elf cleric is there he will also tell you about the the farm.
"I don't know much about the farmer, however I have not seen him about town recently. He has a family so we're a little worried that Goblins have been spotted near his farm, even stealing some of his crops. Goblins often attack villages or towns to steal crops so it is worrying if anything happened to him."

"I guess you could ask a member of the wizards guild. The one who set it up is powerful enough to cast the spell you want and overpower him. If you go see her however, tell her that her neice wants to see her again and I'm sorry." he gave a weak smile and then something hit his mind. "Oh...a reward. You brought back all I have in life so I'll give you something that my wife make for me on our adventures years back." he takes off his sword and hands it over to you. It is the sword you once held and can feel it's power once again. "This is the least I can do to pay you back. The sword was my wife's family possession called 'Evilbane' and I hope it aids you in your fight against evil. It hasn't smited evil in a long time."

'Of course you can have the sword back. It is a wonderous blade and I feel its call for truth and justice but it would sooner slay me then let it be parted from your company. No, my thoughts were to leave it with your master at the Temple of Lathander unless you chose to journey with us in which case I would see it returned before we left. I just wish no problems to occur that would mar the worth of this blade and your service to Lathander.'

He looks hopeful when you said he could have it back, but he then looks downcast and dissappointed when he was told the sword was going to be given over to the high priest. He was more than annoyed that he wasn't getting his sword back since he felt it was cherished, but he had to let him do what he felt was right. The blade was powerful and if the Gnome was evil it would've hurt him and been quite noticable.

'Surely you jest when you talk of keeping the man here. Didn't you hear what the man said of clearing undead from caves? The enemey could have a virtual army of spirits, ghosts, shadows, and wraiths at their command. No, sir, I am no priest but I do hunt evil. An inn is no proper defence against such problems.'

'He' said Badger pointing to the Zhent agent, ' needs to be held on consecrated ground and preferably in a temple dedicated to the Morning Lord to keep such filth at bay. Preferably inside of a ring of blessed salt and holy water with priests ready to respond to dammed.'

'The man may be dammed to hang but I would have it done on justice's time table and not Bane and his mistress's. But that is a decision for you and the Captain. I have given my warning that you only invite the undead into your inn and homes by keeping the Zhent agent here.'

"If what he said was true about the undead being drawn out ages ago, shouldn't the undead have left and invaded this town by now? Of course if you di wish for this when Lathander's clerics such as myself should be trusted with watching him, but I cannot trust myself to watch him. I'll head to my home in the hopes that you will return with my daughter." he smiled weakly as he looked at the wise Gnome "Very wise of you. I had a Gnome companion like you. He had some...interesting perks." at saying this he smils and then bows to theg group "I shall take my leave. Look after that weapon, Inquisitor. I hope to have it returned soon." and with that he turns to leave.

The blade has been visably shrinking whilst in your hand, becoming closer to the size of a longsword for a creature of your size. You continue to feel the goodly energy.

I kinda do magic items different. One thing that's always pissed me off is how if you're a small character you are a lot less likely to gain a magic item to fit you, but like my friend I rule that since it's magical, it'll change size whilst in your possession.

Also, apologies for not posting earlier. Lot of random crap happened here after I arrived home.

'We appreciate your service Evilbane, but I don't think you should be holding that blade for the moment. Madness is easily contagious and this man has enough for twelve men. Sheath the blade and let me hold it for the moment to make sure the temptation does not again seize the heart. I'm sure your daughter and we will have need of your wits and strength soon enough.'

"May I have my blade back before you leave? It was bought long ago when I still fought the forces of darkness. It's very old by your standards and it is very precious to me, but my daughter is far more valuable." as he says this he looks at the blade longingly, though he wants his daughter back first.

Hmm, a cave? And undead? Plenty of ashes and fungy in those conditions. "Yes lets do! Kyras says exites about the prospect of a journey there. Stoping suddenly in his exitement, his smile fading a little. "But shouldn't we at least see if the trader is still in town? Plus we will need supplies and rest before we go. Kyras looks forward to the prospect of good cooked food and a soft bead as much as he also wants to get a chance to look at what the town has to offer before heading out.

"I am sure the Captain will compensate you all for bringing this man here. We'll be hanging him tomorrow but from what he has said, he won't make it through the night." th elf smiles and bows to them. "They serve good food here, but I'd be careful what you say around the owner. He's very protective of this place."

"I...heard of a evil cult that rose after the Time of Troubles, but I do not know much. I was never brought up here and don't know where this temple is, but if we question the locals we will have to find one who will remember. The leader of the temple of Lathander should know." he told the group, but kept his blade raised.

To do that thing with the blade I would suggest you do a bluff check to keep him distracted and Sleight of Hand to remove it from him without making him get into a fight. I will give you a bonus because as you'll see below what you did and said got through to him so his grip will be lessened and his mind will be more focued on other things.

As you touch the blade however it feels good. It's as if a goodly aura courses through it and just touching it gives you the feel of ultimate law and good. You feel as if you were able to hold it in your hand all evil and even the very darkness would run from you.

"You are right, young Gnome. I should not strike out with my blade against such a person. I settled down because I no longer wished to travel and I fell in love." he seems to smile to himself as he remembers something from his past and the grip on the blade is visably loosened.

The man appears to be confused, looking up at the strange and vague image. He doesn't know what to think or feel as he feels his doom coming upon him, especially with the intimidating Tiefling in front of him.

"I did know the man. He was a friend of mine, we joined the Zhents together. He'll be out of here now that he knows I've been put in here."" he looked so visably scared of the Tiefling and listens to the voice coming from the great beyond. He seems visably confused as these things were being told to him. "But lord...it is not you're alter and...they are not of the worthy blood. Unless you wish..." he trails off and smirks as he turns to the group "My deity speaks to me in my time of need. The temple is build into the nearby mountain range. Directly south and not far from where you found me. The keen eyed would be able to see tracks here. The door was barred years ago to keep the undead inside, but we've opened it last month before the kidnappings. The evil has been unleashed and will cause chaos, if they havn't already. If you wish to head up there to your deaths you can, but in the afterlife I will come for you and Bane will give me the strength to kill you." he seems to start laughing again and repeating his singing from earlier. It's been clear this entire time that in his eye lies madness. What caused this you have no idea though.