Lyssma reappears near the others, wiping the blood gingerly from her mouth. “So what’s happening now?”

Alcashia turns away from Victoria, who he was talking to about how he wanted the city ruled.

"Well, now we leave. Unless any of you want to stay here or do something else here. Also, you missed a spot."

"Let's go"

"Alright."

As you leave, everyone recoils from the group, afraid of Alcashia and he zombies in front. As you are about to leave the city, an old woman in shawls approaches you. The zombies part like waves before Grishkar and stops before Alcashia without saying a word.

Grishkar will brandish his staff at the woman's chest, "Best take a long step aside, Madam."

(Prepared Lightning Bolt via Staff of the Magi.)

She looks at you and says "Best you let your elders speak, sonny." before turning to Alcashia and saying "I know what you and your group plan to do. I know that you'll never succeed without the Weapons of Sin and the Bane of Isliduren. And the Weapons of Sin can only be re-created at the Shadow Forge. If you will save my city, I can tell you where the key to Shadow Forge is."

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“... Also, you missed a spot."

 Lyssma’s hand enlarges and shifts into a massive, clawed, hairy hand. She uses it to indiscriminately wipe her face. 

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She looks at you and says "Best you let your elders speak, sonny." before turning to Alcashia and saying "I know what you and your group plan to do. I know that you'll never succeed without the Weapons of Sin and the Bane of Isliduren. And the Weapons of Sin can only be re-created at the Shadow Forge. If you will save my city, I can tell you where the key to Shadow Forge is."

 Lyssma looks dubious. “What is wrong with your city, old woman?”

"A legend come to life. Three vengeful Sea Hags known as the Toadfish Sisters have unleashed a plague on my home. Zombies roam the streets, our fish and livestock give us disease and death. They have created a horrible monster to terrorize and drive us away. A Banderhobb. My city sent me here to ask for help from the heroes, as all have heard of their great deeds. But as you have killed them and taken the city, I ask for you to help. The Demon knows he will not succeed without my information. Please, help my city."

(Also, I forgot to say several things.

1st. To Grishkar, you now have a red crystal on a string around your neck. It was Aodh's but as he's dead now, it's yours. As you don it, it seems to make a connection to your soul, and you find it impossible to separate yourself from it. When you wear it, you can communicate with the rest of the group telepathically, and once a day may teleport to any other group member in any range.

2nd. Everyone make a history check)

(History: 13)

History 20

Grishkar gives a chuckle at the woman's hubris, "Such confidence! I almost like you. Be careful who you wish for to banish your demons, though."

Grishkar gives a chuckle at the woman's hubris, "Such confidence! I almost like you. Be careful who you wish for to banish your demons, though."

Lyssma Intelligence (History) check: 16

Lyssma glances over at Grishkar, and points to the object around his neck. "When did you get that thing?" 

"I have an attractive personality." He beams with a toothy, crooked grin.

"I gave it to him. It was Aodh's, but as he's dead now, I hardly thought he'd need it." Alcashia says without looking.

Lyssma alone is able to remember the legend of the Weapons of Sin and the Bane of Isliduren. The Weapons of Sin were legendary items created by Tiefling Gods to fight the Celestials. There were 5 in total. A sword, a bow, a glaive, a dagger, and an axe. All were immensely powerful, but were destroyed by the Celestials when the war was ended. But a recipe for each weapon was left at their birthplace, the Shadow Forge. Only Tieflings can find the Shadow Forge, and even then only the worthy can survive it. The Bane of Isliduren was a ring used by the Tiefling god Axbal Ta'Ruun to subdue and hurt the Celestial god Silvar. It was also destroyed.

"Only Tieflings can find the Shadow Forge, old woman," says Lyssma, picking a stray bit of meat from her teeth. "And even then, not everyone survives the encounter. How do you know where it is?"

"A forge that creates weapons meant to kill gods..." Grishkar's arm falls limp, still clutching the his staff. Without a word or motion, his minions close in around the group and four of them - those which show a more feral intent and intellect - interpose themselves between their master and the old woman. Grishkar turns to Alcashia and pulls his hood down, "You seem to have a certain destiny to fulfill now; one also tied to my own." His head is covered by matted, dirty-grey hair, and the ruined half of his faces shows damage across his entire skull.

The fiery, blue orb in the ruined eye socket flares as Grishkar extends a hand toward the tiefling. The white orb in his wrist sinks into the arm and reappears in the palm, then quickly rolls to reveal an eye embedded in the hand. "Now, what do *you* know about this Shadow Forge?"

(Waiting for more story)