The Meeting
IC:
*Just when the tensions were getting high amongst the party, the door opens and Willy McAle enters the room.
All of you want to know what this is all about, why you were taken away from your "normal" daily lives. The party calms down and listens to McAle.*
Willy McAle: Well, well, I see that some of you have elevated my bill to new hights! Good thing the Order pays for my trips. And have you tried the cornbread? Its a killer!
Let me Introduce myself. I am Sir William McAle, Paladin Knight of the Order of the Radiant Heart.
I serve under the orders of Keldorn Firecam, I was his apprentice for 10 years.
Keldorn fought alongside Vladek maus 10 years ago, now he's the leader of the Order of the Radiant Heart.
When I was granted full paladin powers by Keldorn, he gave me his sword as a present for my accomplishment. I now weild the great
Carsomyr, the greatest weapon a Paladin can weild.
I serve the Order of the Radiant Heart and no other.
Now enough about me!
Now, I was asked by my Order to bring you all here for a meeting. This is about something really important so listen carfully.
Wondering why there is 8 chairs here and we are only 7? Let me introduce you to our host.
*Willy Takes his sword off of his belt and kneel down on 1 knee and holds his sword over his head pointing to the ceiling. He starts to recite a spell in a unknkown language, the lights dimm and his sword starts to glow red.
A bright light suddenly starts shining, blinding the party for a few seconds.
The light goes away as fast as it came.
When the party opens their eyes, they see McAle sitting and a Red mage standing in front of the table.
The lights go back to normal, and the room is filled with a strange warmth that puts the party in full confidence towards the red mage as if you knew and trusted him all your life.*
Red Mage:Thank you Willy.
Willy McAle: No problem, They are all here as you requested.
Red Mage:Good, let us start then.
*The Mage sits down*
Red Mage: I would like to introduce myself. I am Elminster of Shadowdale, Mage of Faerun.
The meeting will start now as we do not have much time to waste.
*Elmister grabs a empty bowl on the table and fills it with water. He takes a small pouch and sprinkles some powder in the water. The water suddenly turns reflective like a polished mirror.*
Elminster: Look here.
*the party looks into the bowl and images of what Elmister is talking about appear.*
Elminster: We are facing troubled times. The land was at peace until now. as you may already know, the sword coast is being assailed by thives and gnolls.
We fear that we have a greater enemy at hand but for now we don't have any proof of that. We want you guys to discover who or what is behind all this.
The Gnolls are attacking Naskel and the mines at night. Gnolls are usually disorgenised and attack sporadicaly, but now they attack with precice patterns and with warriors in formation.
They need to be destroyed in order to get the iron mine working in full and supplying the cities.
There are thives acting up near Bladur's gate, they intercept caravans, cutting vital supplies from the citizens. Kan' and Oskar might have seen some of this happen. They are suprisngly efficient in their theiving activties. It look's like they have a informer because they hit caravans with uncanny precision and large numbers.
You will need to infiltrate them and get rid of them afterwards.
*Elmister stops talking and the water returns back to normal.
The party sits back.*
Elminster: Now you are probably wondering why we chose you.
First of all, when I say we I mean that I am not alone in this.
You were chosen by your own Deitys.
You were chosen because the sword coast needs another chance And you all need another chance in you lives.
Kan', you were leading a great life until that Mole incident. You have some demons to face.
Nicholas, You belive in your own principles but have you tried enough to succeed in making them come true? have you given up?
Ian, Sure you feel like a outsider but why lead a life of crime when you can put your talents to good use.
Oskar, You are a brilliant Bodyguard some of wich I rarely seen before. You have more talent than what you think and you loose confidence fast. Maybe trying is learning!
Sigur, you probably are the reeincarnation of Vladek Maus, brilliand and swift. Why do you use your powers in such a miserable way? Your powers are a great tool of good if weilded right. Firebead did not treat you rongfully, he was trying to show you the right path. You must appologise for leaving his side.
and
Glappo. Glappo, Glappo, Glappo. I can't even say here what you would like to change in your life. I'll keep it to myself, that way I know that your curiousness will make you follow the party. Don't worry you will find out in due time.
You Deitys chose you because you all have great potential and need to do this quest to accomplish your lives.
You have been disturbed by us to do our chores, we will help you on this quest. You will have a great reward when you will succeed.
For now we will start you up on your way. Here is
2000GP.
You can separate it in equal parts or keep it for the party. This will permit you to buy weapons and armor tomorrow. We have rented a room on the second flood for you guys to sleep and memorize spells.
This room is rented for you guys until your quest is done and won't cost you a single gp to sleep here.
I think we are done.
Willy McAle: I would suggest for you guys to go rest as soon as possible, there is much work to be accompliched. Also you spellcasters! remember to memorize your spells.
During daytime the weaponsmith is open for buisness. He's on the other side of town, the name is Thunder Hammer Smithy.
Any questions?
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