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Mayor Uptal:

The mayor once again speaks to the townsfolk.
“I present to you the brave heroes who will follow in Kassen’s footsteps to retrieve the Everflame!
Some of them may not return, but I say to you that their sacrifice shall not be forgotten.
Go, brave heroes, and do not return until you have the eternal fire.”
With that, the mayor points to the south, the direction of Kassen’s tomb.
The townsfolk begin waving goodbye with cold, solemn looks on most of their faces.

Mayor Uptal:

The Mayor then adds "May you bring the Everflame of our Hero back to Kassen."

He then hands each character a backpack that contains 5 days’ worth of rations, a small tent, a winter blanket, a full waterskin,
and a piece of the Trail Map that leads from Kassen to the Crypt of the Everflame.
In addition, the following items are spread out among the PCs’ backpacks, distributed as evenly as possible:
50 feet of hempen
rope, a box containing tinder and three tindertwigs,
a labeled potion of cure light wounds,
three torches,
a grappling hook,
and a small bottle of local brandy.

November 4th rolls around and you all enter the empty town square
and wait for when the noon bells from the church toll

The bells atop the Temple of Erastil toll their midday song, echoing throughout the quiet town of Kassen.
As the peals begin to fade, the first of the townsfolk make their way into the square, dressed in black, as if attending a funeral.
They slowly fill the square, moving quietly across the cold, hard ground, their eyes downcast and mournful.
After a few moments, a murmur passes through the crowd as it slowly parts to let Mayor Uptal through.
He leads the way with a tarnished silver lantern. Behind him, an old pony drags a cart laden with backpacks and supplies.
Once he reaches the center of the crowd, Mayor Uptal stops
and calls out to the assembled townsfolk.
“Once again the winter winds blow through the Fangwood, marking the end of another harvest.
There are wolves in the woods, howling at our walls, and serpents in our shadows, waiting to strike.
Just as it was one hundred and seventy-four years ago, when Kassen himself left these walls to protect us, so it is today. Where are the heroes?
Where are the brave folk that will venture out to Kassen’s tomb and retrieve the flame to keep this community safe for another winter?”

You all approach the Mayor

and he now asks
"Who among you will be the Lantern Bearer and be the one to bring back the Everflame?"

Mayor Uptal:

The Mayor re-enters the room after a good 10 minutes

then says to the group
"Well all that is taken care of.
I've gotten others that could grab the Count's interest out of town into groups and doing something different.

Use the next few days to mentally and physically prepare for the ceremony."

Mayor Uptal:

The Mayor then adds
"Seems you all getting to know one another at the moment,
so I'll take my leave as I have a few things to quickly go over before I come back.

I hope you all get to enjoy this break from your normal day to day routine."

the Mayor then leave to room for a moment.

Mayor Uptal:

I'm curious myself, what woman could get the battle manic, Rodnas, to think about settling down

Mayor Uptal:

He goes wide eyed, hearing Rodnas' words
"Holy Crap, has hell started to freeze over.........
or am I asleep and this is just a dream or nightmare......."

Mayor Uptal:

Latte chimes in right after.

"If we talking about marriages... we have someone who is in the age to do so, but still haven't yet. Really made me curious." As she look at Rodnas. "As for me, before worrying about marrying ... I'm more worried if they have clothing of my size to begin with..."

Latte then look at her current clothing, which was actually made from Father Randal's spare vestment, as normal ones does not fit her whatsoever.

The mayor adds

Mayor Uptal:

Rodnas, looking at the Mayor's eyebrows, he says:

"Alright, guess I'll be a wall of metal, then..."

The Mayor replies to Rodnas

Ah. I see. As much as I don’t like this, you have my cooperation.

I knew he would be dangerous. I am surprised that Uptal cares though.

The Mayor comments on Azoth's words and expression

Mayor Uptal:

Hearing Latte ask the question the Mayor answers
"He is a Count in the country, and runs hes territory well, but he also has some bad rumours about him.

So to stop any trouble in town or him bringing it here, we are having you all do the Everflame ceremony so your out of town while he passes through."

Mayor Uptal:

seeing Rodnas enter he says to him
"Good your finally here, I take it you know Count Allistrand and his daughter?"

Mayor Uptal:

A portly man in fine clothes enters the room and looks over those present. He seems a bit worried and upset about something.

with a disappointed voice "I see 4 out of the 5 here, and seems he's late like usual. It would of been best if he was here before we start so I don't need to repeat myself."

He sighs before continuing with some frustration in his voice

"Well, seems one of you will have to fill him in, and I swear for one of the Ritter rank of nobility if he was picking a fight before coming here.
I'll see to it that he's stuck in a cell for week this time to have him cool off."

He then continues in a more normal though not happy voice
"This is both good news and bad news for Kassen.
Good news for you five is that you'll be doing the Everflame ceremony.
Bad news is Count Allistrand and his daughter will be passing through Kassen,
and to make sure there is no trouble for him or that he causes less trouble, we've chosen you five for the ceremony."

Pip:

in his french accent
"Oui, I'll keep the madam and her little one safe, while you all check out what beyond the doorway."

Pip:

in his french accent
"Eh, Looks like fate open a door. no."

Pip:

Pip attacks a rats going after Leonora or close by

atk1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
atk2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Pip:

Pip readies himself with two shortswords, and moves to protect Leonora and Kirk from danger.

Pip:

in his french accent
Pip answers Jenise question
"Unfortunately, I don't have a name, madam.
Though I do know this tor became a tomb for a warlord, long ago."

Pip answering Kilain's question
"I'm looking for a place to retire from mercenary work, One piece of advice I can give is never take contact for work in Ustalav, as work there can be a bloody mess, no, especially with those vampires, in some cases work in that country is more of a nightmare then work in Mendev."

"I've been near the Five Kings Mountains, when I took a job in Andoran, I can't give the details, though I will say it was fun messing with the devil worshipping ****s in Isger."

he's speaking the truth

Pip:

In his french accent
"Then these bandits are amateurs, I would know, as I was one for a time before I became a mercenary.
I'm retiring from mercenary line of work as Lady luck so don't always like me, as she is quite the fickle lady, no."

"I would also be nice to know the names of those taking shelter with us, no."

Pip:

"I'll dry by the fire, as the dampness reminds me, I am alive."

In his french accent

"I do know some of it, this tor is more a tomb from what I've heard."

"Oh silly me, where are my manners, I'm Pip Bernadotte."

As soon as the Woman and child are near the fire and set a place to rest another enters trough the door and also says "Storm peace"

"Big-Bull" Baccus:

He looks over the group, and then as introduced to Rune and seeing Rune, gets nervous, very nervous, and isn't sure what to say with his mouth wide open.
"..........."

Big-Bull's mind has crashed like a Blue Screen of Death

"Big-Bull" Baccus:

A big half-orc approaches the group and asks
"Your not from around here, is there anything I can help you with?"

??:

The gentleman replies
"The layouts are different, but they both have the same height of floor to rafters height of between 6 to 7 feet."

??:

The gentleman replies
"In my books they are about equal overall."

??:

The gentleman replies
"Yes this town does have a smithy, but we actually have two of them;
The Baccus Smithy and The Chance Smithy."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Lairë
"I wasn't there, so I couldn't say with absolute proof,
But from what I heard Azmur gave Raz a list of jobs to do right just before he left, and she immediately went to doing those tasks."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Lairë
"Azmur maintained a groove right in town, If I recall right he and his wife left going somewhere and said they'd be back within a month.
I don't know where they were going or why, or who they were going to visit."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Lairë
"Unfortunately, I don't know who was leading the investigation, and from rumours, I heard they don't even have any leads at all, as then don't even know where they disappeared or even when."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Kusar
"Sorry, we don't have a farmer's market, we either buy right from the farmer or from Tymek's general Store since farmers sell some of their produce there."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies before Aurorae turns around
"I didn't say she was a druid, only that she's covering some of Azmur Keel's job while, he's away."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies
"We do have a apothecary and herbalist in town,
If I remember right, the places are called Xemne's Tonics, and Anagrit's Cottage respectively.
As for Druids, we have a local man named Azmur Keel.
He and his pregnant wife have been missing for over two months now.
Thankfully Raz showed up a week and a bit before he left and then disappeared.
She's been doing some of the tasks that Azmur Keel normal does."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Kusar
"We'll see, if your words are true."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo replies to Kusar
"I hope so,
the last group of newcomers here said the same thing and cause a lot of damage, and skipped out of town quick to avoid paying for the damages."

Swerlo Grayhands:

Swerlo adds in his thoughts
"You don't have to deal with the sh*t I have to deal with pal,
Let's see you run a Tavern is a small town that is in a rut."

He continues with his words
"Unfortunately I don't have a place that works well for some of the unique individuals among your group.
But if I could suggest a reasonable place it would be at the table next to the bar.
I'll have a strong bench put out for the group."

Swerlo Grayhands:

The sees Rune enter his Tavern last and he gets a bit nervous and thinks
"....we got BIG trouble....
.....I don't think I have any spot big enough for this customer....
.... and it would not be a wise idea to cheese her off, as she looks strong....
....Heck they even have a short minotuar with them...
...I may not want to piss them off...they could break the place..."

"Welcome to Grayhands How may I be of service."

Swerlo Grayhands:

The man quickly looks at the group entering that he has not seen before
"First new customers in months and they look like Trouble with a capital T."

Duke:

Duke gives directions to Grayhand's Tavern
"Just follow straight on this road and Grayhand will be on your right side after the Amphitheater."

Duke:

Duke replies
"Let's see, there is the;
The Wise Piper Inn,
The Grayhands Tavern,
The Belhaim Garrison,
Tymek's General Store."

after a moment continues
"That's all off the top of my head at the moment."

Duke:

Duke replies
"See, you can't always rely on your intuition, facts are facts."

Duke:

Duke replies
"I can understand your group a bit better now and am believing your words.
Now I don't quite know if your going to get any payment from Mr. Gribb, if any at all.
You'd need to find out from the garrison, Gergis Bellett.
But since He'll be processing this paperwork, the answer won't be anytime soon."

Duke:

Duke replies back
"Yeah, well your women's intuition doesn't have a perfect track record, and when it messes up it messes up big time."

Duke:

Duke quips
"I think they might be telling the truth."

Corindus:

Botting

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Duke:

Duke asks
"And what about the rest of you?"

Duke:

Duke looks over the group.

Deputy Leon:

Leon replies to Milton
"Yeah that sounds like it.
The fact that a few whole families had it is unsettling."

Deputy Leon:

Leon sees Gur and then answers him
"I don't really know myself, seems something bad is coming and no one really knows the source or how to stop it.
The Nightmares some folks had last night are even scaring me."

Deldrin Baleson:

Baleson replies
"I do hope anyone who's entered town is willing to help.
We should tell folks to stay out of the woods until this is settled, though I can say Mr Kreed would likely complain about the stop in production.
Though with Payday in the stat he's in, he'll either not care about enforcing Kreed's will or go nuts on folks.

Now we should also find out as much as we can and sort it,
I ask do this, do these nightmares have any order or pattern, or is it pure chaos in who got them and or it's contents?
So far I think there is a pattern, but I don't know enough yet to see it.
The other question will be how much time do we have, if this is trouble in big bold letters that's coming in like a storm."

Nice idea and good execution

Deldrin Baleson:

Baleson adds
"I didn't have any nightmares, but it must of been one hell of a thing judging from some folks faces.
Let's find out who had nightmares and who didn't, their maybe a connection or pattern of who got the nightmare.
We should also see if there are any other connections of anything in those nightmares even if it's scary to remember them."