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inspecting the grave, piers does not find anything- literally. there is no bones or even flesh inside. however, looking at the dirt he notices that it seems like the user didn't use a shovel- it seems like something crawled out of the dirt. 

"a. . . cursed object? i've never heard of a magic item that could raise the dead." he scratched his chin as he looked at Cat "sorry, but i do not know. only the gravekeepers keep the records of the deceased- i'm simply someone that was been tasked with protecting the people here from the necromancer. well, once you are ready, we should start." 
(you guys are here, where the arrow points)

As they inspect the map piers suggests "I can always assume the form of a small animal or bird .If there is a necromancer I could spy on him and see where is his hiding place!Plus I am still waiting for our small friend to tell us if he found some witnesses .Small ones I mean " says winking

The first hearing of what Piers did, Cat nods with surprise. "Alright. Defiantly, the small creatures would know the goings on around them."

Lore looks down into the grave and wrinkles his nose. "If we are to take watch tonight, then we out to be quick here. I also need some time to prepare."

(( @DM: Has Lore seen anywhere in town that he could purchase herbs and/or incense? ))

“I agree. Some time to rest, will be good for all of us. I’d rather not have a repeat of our last encounter.”

( herbs and incense is with Fala, she has everything a green guy would like!

while looking at the grave's names, they see different names - James Taylor, Maria Manson, Anastacia Taylor - the name goes. it doesn't seem like there's a pattern, tough.

after a few moments, Venti comes back, chirping in Piers's ear "a few birds told me that they saw a scary looking man a few nights ago. they coudn't see his face, but he went on a grave, and left. the next morning the grave was open, with nothing inside! it's scary, if you think about it. . .but they didn't saw the scary man again after this"

Piers says to the others after having his conversation with venti "Our friend here  confirms there is a necromancer.The man appeared and after he completed his work left.My conclusion is this..he is a man above suspicion. Someone who has access to this place and he must know his way around.Secret tunnels?passages?I still bet that mausoleum in the middle of the cemetery should be our first place to search.Or second option is I transform into a crow and I ll fly around the cemetery until I see him"

“Well, if you’re a crow, you probably wouldn’t be much use to us in a fight. Can some of your crow friends do that for you as we patrol?” Drux asks.

"Oh don't worry I can become well..me if we get into a fight.My idea is you hide while I scout the area  and then once we find the necromancer we get him and deliver to the authorities .If it is what everyone wants I ll ask the crows around here.there might be one who ll want to help"

“We’ll trapping and securing him is a better idea than fighting him and killing him, ha”

(Even though, considering the first map. We really don't know its one of the Crypts)

"Piers? Could you turn into a rat? A spider, or something? So we could check some of the Crypts around us."

(Note if you had the revised Druid from Tasha's you could use your wildshape to summon a familiar for an hour.) 

"I can but to work I have to see it first..I know its seems wierd cause everyone has seen a spider or rats in their life..anyway too bad I didn't spend more time with my mentor Timithor.Once told me there is another trick that some from our order do..they can summon a pet friend to help them.Isnt that amazing?!" 

(I used the name for the mentor from playmobil 😆. Also its fine as my character is.tbh I already think his built is to op with so many abilities. I believe lack of ability gives more flavour to rp)

(Note: You only had to have seen a animal in the past. Once you've seen a lama you can be a lama anytime You're right a spider is a common creature, We've most likely seen a few in Trollskull and a few rats in the sewers.)

She gives him a incredulous look,

"You've never seen a rat? What about those in the sewers, where we met and we left a few days ago? And the spiders hanging around in the manor?"  She smirks "Quit pulling my leg Piers. Did you ask Venti how long ago they've last seen the man?" 

 Piers burst in laugh"Oh no of course I have seen I was merely explaining the spell.Anyway to the point..yes I can become a sparrow,a crow,a spider, beetle, coach roach..etc" chirping to venti aks

“Are you thinking the crypts will hold this guy? That wouldn’t be a bit small of space?”

Cat shakes her head and points to the larger buildings "Maybe I misspoke, I guess I meant mausoleum."

"indeed but the question remains.Who is he really?or she.We need to be aware that below that mausoleum may be an network of crypts and tunnels all interconnected"

venti looks at piers, looking down as he tried to recall "i think it has been more or less two weeks ago. after that, more and more skeletons appeared! they said that if they find the man again, they will come looking for you"


( so you guys gonna go to the mausoleum? or start the night patrol?

(Doh)

Cat face palms as she realizes that the man in not as important right now as where the undead are heading 

"Piers could you ask where the scary undead things went too?"

"I have the ability only for a short time so it could be the last question. To so that again i ll have to rest a bit. It takes some mentally effort you know"

(By the way how long has it been since we arrived at the cemetery?)