| The Biscuits | Gimar - Fighter 8th Level (PC) Jaron - Paladin 6th Level (PC) Rheaphlyndar - Thief 8th Level (PC) Nicola - Cleric 5th Level (PC) Dollin - Druid 6th Level (PC) Wed - Mage 5th Level (NPC) |
| Locale | Dyvers |
| Date | 1st day of Wealsun, 585 CY (Common Year) |
| Time | late afternoon |
After leaving Little John at the sanctuary, the Biscuits stepped into a nearby tavern to discuss their options.
| Gimar | So, this restoration, is there a recovery time? |
| Nicola | None that I know of. |
| Wed | I have heard it is quite costly. |
| Jaron | Bah! Our purses have too much coin anyhow . . . |
| Rheaphlyndar | (indignantly) Speak for yourself! |
| Wed | No, I mean in years. |
| Nicola | Ah, that's right, I remember now. Little John could end up quite a bit older when this is done. If you'll all excuse me, I'll go check up on our warrior. |
| Knight | (bumping into Jaron) Hey, you, er, your paladinship. Say, your group isn't here with the Knights of the Hart, are they? |
| Jaron | No, good sir. |
| Knight | Well that's lucky for you, then. |
| Gimar | Why would that be, sir knight? |
| Knight | Derrek's the name. It seems a bunch of those knights arrived earlier this week, with a message from his lairdship, King Belvor. |
| Gimar | (quite curious now) Please go on. |
| Derrek | (pulling on his beer) Well, we don't know for sure, but the rumour going around these parts is that King Belvor means to annex Verbobonc and Dyvers. |
| Jaron | Has the Magister made any proclamations one way or the other? |
| Derrek | No, but there is a meeting of the Gentry next week. Oh, pardon me, I must be going. Cold Iron avail you. |
| Jaron | And you, sir knight. |
After the knight ambled out the door, Gimar turned to Jaron.
| Gimar | Is a mage in charge of the government here? |
| Jaron | No, no, nothing like that. Magister is the title given to the mayor, although it is somewhat of a figurehead position. Real power rests with the Gentry council. |
Jaron then excused himself to go and visit the Keoish ambassador. After another round of beverages and a fresh platter of meats, Nicola returned with the news.
| Nicola | High Priest Barmanos Sarnfar is considering Little John's case. |
| Gimar | Well that sounds good. Is he quite capable? |
| Nicola | He is know around here as a healer of men, a leader in battle, a destroyer of darkness, and a protector of goodness. |
| Dollin | (obviously impressed) I should think he would be up to the task. |
| The Biscuits | Jaron - Paladin 6th Level (PC) |
| Locale | Dyvers |
| Date | 1st day of Wealsun, 585 CY (Common Year) |
| Time | early evening |
Jaron reached the ambassador's office just as it was closing, and he was invited to dinner. He graciously accepted, and the two of them went down to Sails, a fine restaurant with a view of the water. Shortly they were joined by the Herald of the Western Gate.
| Cyrus Harthorne | Ambassador Boyd, it is a pleasure to see you again. |
| Boyd | Always room at the table here. May I introduce Jaron Yhanovaar of Pelor. |
| Harthorne | (bowing low) Pleased to make your acquaintence, sir Paladin. |
After the first beverages and appetizers arrived, the conversation turned to the recent political events. Jaron listened with some interest.
| Harthorne | I see only a slim likelyhood that the Knights of the Hart would actually follow through on such a plan. |
| Boyd | Margus is a weak-willed fool. I'll wager he would buy into this hook, line and sinker. |
| Harthorne | You know as well as I that the Gentry wouldn't allow anything like that to happen. However, I can make a few inquiries about your rumour. |
| Boyd | I shall be very interested in what you find. If you gentlemen would excuse me, nature calls. |
| Harthorne | (as the Ambassador was leaving) So, young Jaron, how do find our fair city? |
| Jaron | I have only been through it twice now. It does seem to be a city of industrious citizens who have a good work ethic. |
| Harthorne | (smiling) Yes, I would agree with that assessment. Now that the ambassador has gone, I have something else to discuss with you. |
| Jaron | (surprised) Sir? |
| Harthorne | I had quite an interesting dream last night, involving a certain paladin wielding a certain broadsword known as Scather. I see that particular weapon there on your belt and deduced that it must be you. |
| Jaron | (cautiously) I hope the dream was favorable. |
| Harthorne | (chuckling) Oh, quite. Anyhow, it seems I am fated to give you this. I can tell you no more; prayer will have to provide your answers. |
The half-elven warrior-bard handed Jaron a small sealed platinum urn, of the type used to hold the ashes of the deceased. An engraving of a magnificent warhorse was visible on one side.
| The Biscuits | Little John - Fighter 3rd Level (NPC) |
| Locale | Dyvers |
| Date | 1st day of Wealsun, 585 CY (Common Year) |
| Time | evening |
Little John was just finishing up his meeting with the high priest of Pelor in the region, one Barmanos Sarnfar.
| Barmanos Sarnfar | So you see, that is my price. |
| Little John | I will inform the others of my party. I suspect they shall say no, since we are on a vital quest. |
| Barmanos Sarnfar | And you say that all this was originally because of a dream and a woman? |
| Little John | Maybe I'll live so long that I'll forget her. Maybe I'll die trying. |
| Barmanos Sarnfar | You must go where your heart leads you. I have some appointments in the morning, but I will be available by midday. |
| Little John | Thank you. |
| Barmanos Sarnfar | Advice is always free, my friend. |
| The Biscuits | Gimar - Fighter 8th Level (PC) Jaron - Paladin 6th Level (PC) Rheaphlyndar - Thief 8th Level (PC) Nicola - Cleric 5th Level (PC) Dollin - Druid 6th Level (PC) Wed - Mage 5th Level (NPC) Little John - Fighter 3rd Level (NPC) |
| Locale | Dyvers |
| Date | 1st day of Wealsun, 585 CY (Common Year) |
| Time | late evening |
The Biscuits gathered late in the evening at the One-Eyed Mug and compared notes. Gimar looked quite happy with his imperial tankard of earthwine.
| Little John | The high Peloran priest, Barmanos Sarnfar, can perform the spell but he requires that we go on a minor quest. |
| Nicola | For the good of Pelor? |
| Little John | As I understand it. If we accept, we must travel to Critwall and attempt to contact the High Priest of the temple. We must also bring back a Peloran relic, to prevent it's falling into the hands of the forces of Iuz. |
| Gimar | Isn't Critwall an occupied city? |
| Dollin | Yeah, up in the former Shield lands, that's right. |
| Little John | I am afraid that this quest could distract us from the King's quest, perhaps for too long. I have talked at great length with the high priest who assures me that I can continue to improve on my skills and, in time, surpass my former level. So please, let's not make a decision only on my account. |
| Rheaphlyndar | We aren't due in Irongate for some time yet. Is there any treasure in this former temple? |
| Jaron | (glowering) You must mean outside treasure, since the items in this church belong to Pelor. |
| Rheaphlyndar | Well of course, that's exactly what I meant . . . |
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