conversations: human
conversations:  The cathedral flashed with another brilliant flash of light, and then the spell slinging stopped. The cavernous roar of the wild woman died down, replaced by bitter sobs.
  
  All grew dark for a moment as the gathered crowd outside wondered who had lived and who had died. Suddenly, a soft light lit the cathedral and the town square outside in a warm and loving light, and a lone figure stepped out into the square.
  
  It was Joseph, the young former high priest of Pelor, who had died the year previous saving his companions from a balor, and had returned in this hour of need to strike down the archduchess. His speech has not of any language known to those gathered, but all understoood his words:
  
   "She is fallen. Return to your loved ones and await our aid in the coming days." 
  
  He then burst into brilliant white flames that consumed him in great heat, but he did not flinch. The flames died to blue, then to yellow, and finally to red as his body disintegrated on the steps of that unholy temple, purifying it. In years to come it would become his temple, in the service of Pelor as a demigod.
  
  The sun set slowly, as if setting would bring back the archduchess, but as the light faded Queen Elaina walked out cradling the headless broken body of her daughter, flanked by her attendant and Guildmaster Maparoon. The others appeared to be still in the cathedral, ensuring that the archduchess and her consort wouldn't rise again.
  
  With a puff of smoke and twist of shadows, Maparoon disappeared towards the lower quarters.
  
  However, despite the mighty heroes before the crowd, they are not the focus of our tale. For in the days following this battle, each hero met with a new destiny, and left, leaving Dorunsmere. But evil does not simply wait for good to be ready . . .
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  In the shadows, a man weeps. On the run from everyone, the shadow warrior had taken solace in the temple, watching Joseph from a hiding place, admiring his strength and faith. The comfort that such a man's inner confidence brought to John was immeasurable, such that the former crime lord, one who had murdered and stolen, blackmailed and slaughtered good people, for no remorse, wept for the loss.
  
  He moves, fast, hidden. A head turns, sees a blur. He moves again, searching for his salvation, he has heard of several heroes, arrived in town... He remains hidden, waiting, like the warrior of the shadows that he is...
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Melissa 
  
  She is waiting for something anything to prove to her family, that she is greater than them, despite nearly being kicked out.
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  Vagabond lets out a sigh of relief and a small smile appears on his face.  "A great burden has been taken off the shoulders of this city."  he says as he stares at the building where the battle had taken place,  "it's as if the city can breathe again ". Vagabond walks away from the crowd and finds his way to the marketplace and speaks to all that will listen about what has occurred this day
conversations: Frozen Messiah:
conversations: human
conversations:  Maparoon returns with a vial containing a red liquid and sprinkles it over the headless girl's body. She glows with a bright light, and then is alive and running around in seconds.
  
  The party turns its attention to a large armoured figure, who after some words walks towards the waterfront.
  
  After a few moments, the crowd dispurses, most likely due to the elven wizards subtle mindwarping spellcraft.
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  The former crime lord watches with amazement and revulsion. This be an unnatural circmstance, one he wishes to know the root of. He watches anxiously, ready to attack from the shadows.
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Melissa 
  
  Melissa wants this power, the power to bring the dead back at will.
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  He moves over, looking for someone. He sees a woman, sees what she looks at, and appears beside her. "Hey."
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Do you realize what we could do with that power?  She asks the man
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  The outlaw smiles and nods. " I don't believe you know me, but you'll know my former organization. " He pauses. " I was the lord of the underworld. "
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  My name is Melissa  She gives him a quick hug
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  The man gets a little unseasy, but lets her hug him briefly. "So. I'm John... What brings you here? "
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  My family is all powerful sorcerers, the fact that I was not, made them scorn me, I want to prove just how much stronger I am than them 
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  " Similar. My family forced me into a life of Crime, Violence and murder. Now I have no-one, because I stand up for what is right and defended a man and his family. " He says, sadly.
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  The conversing pair are approached by a willowy man carrying a book.
  
  "I couldn't help but overhear you search power, and I thought we may be on the same mission."
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  Are you a wizard? 
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Me? No no no my dear. An academic wishing to sally forth into the unknown."
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  Then how can you help me, and ... I never got your name  First facing the man than turning to John
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  " my name's John Blackheart " he says. " And I know an adventurer when I see one. What's your proposition?  " he says, thinking back to his crime days.
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  After a long pause, and falling asleep for a second, the man looks you in the eye.
  
  "Demons. They're everywhere, and I need help ridding some areas of them."
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  How can I help, are you okay 
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  "What makes you so sure? I've had my experience with them before, how bad is it? "
  
   
   Spoiler 
  Know, local:  (1d20+11)[ 29 ]  Thinking about prievous incursions/sightings, also guards and where the shady shops are.
   
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler 
  Bump. BOOM
   
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Cadian 9th 
    John 
  
  "What makes you so sure? I've had my experience with them before, how bad is it? "
  
   
   Spoiler 
  Know, local: [roll0] Thinking about prievous incursions/sightings, also guards and where the shady shops are.
   
   
   
  
  "Pretty bad I'd say, a warehouse I own is infested."
  
   
   Spoiler 
  There's been demon sightings mainly around the Brawling Bear tavern
   
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler 
  Ok, good to see you alive!
   
  
   John 
  
  "What was in the warehouse before? I'm wondering. Maybe I can pay a visit to my old friends, we can check it out. "
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Where is this warehouse 
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Illven 
    Where is this warehouse  
   
  
  "It is in the Southgate, come, we shall go there."
conversations: Sir_Chivalry:
conversations: human
conversations:  Okay then  Giving the man a quick hug, then falling into step behind him
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  "Okay, lets go. " He says, heavily.
  
  He pulls Melissa toward him and whispers in her ear. " Be ready. I don't trust him, but then again I don't trust anyone. What do you think? "
  
  OoC:
   
   Spoiler 
  
  Sense motive check!  (1d20+7)[ 10 ] 
  
  And good to see you back, Sir Chivalry. I was missing you! 🙂
   
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Aw you're probably just being paranoid 
conversations: Illven:
conversations: human
conversations:  John 
  
  " Perhaps I am, but I don't take chances. It's not by being carefree I became the crime overlord. This city is by no means friendly. Always be on your guard. " He whispers back.
  
  John looks around, taking in his surroundings as he follows the man.
conversations: Cadian 9th:
conversations: human
conversations:  Aw, you just need more hugs.  As she hugs you again
conversations: Illven: