Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

Gaelin & Jinara- you each take a moment to settle again and breathe rhythmically.  As you do you begin to clear your mind and focus only on a single word.  Gaelin on Neltharion and Jinara Phoax.  You begin chanting these words slowly every few seconds.  The candles around the room dim and flicker as an arcane aura seems to form around the two spellcasters.  The aura pulses after each utterance and begins to glow brighter as time passes.

Gaelin- You learn that Neltharion is currently bound to the Shadowfell plane of existence. From that plane he manipulates and uses servants to travel between realms to try and set him free from the powerful curse.

Jinara- Though the city of Phoax is not legendary itself, the desolation of it at the hand of Neltharion is.  You learn that Neltharion spent two days burning the city repeatedly while hunting down any survivors he could find.  Of the few survivors, one named Valrick Quomorin wrote a detailed book of the experience and passed the book down through his family.  

Aryn & Mucor- Daisy rushes towards the door passing between tables frantically but just reaches the door before Aryn catches up to her grabbing her shoulders.  "I don't... I don't know what you want." she shouts hysterically as tears begin to form in her eyes.  Towards the back of the tavern, Quentin stands and levels the crossbow at Mucor's head.  "I'm not your friend.  I don't know who you two are, but leave us now and you'll live to see another day."'

(Will post map tomorrow morning but Mucor your're at the top left corner of the bottom right table by Quentin.  Aryn, you and daisy are just above the double doors SE of the small round table.)

"Now friend... I know I may look a little different now.. but I am sure you remember your old Minotaur friend from Riverwood... I mean how many minotaur's can one person know... let alone fight alongside in battle." The elf would say calmly to the old friend. "I noticed your still wearing the boots I gave you, and I assume your still wearing that shiny armor I gave ya the coin coin to buy as well... so why don't you just relax and let your old pal Mucor buy you and Daisy a drink." Mucor would add with a smile. 

(page 45 is where I gave him the stuff)

Mucor- Make a persuasion or intimidation check!

Map: 

Persuasion! 17

ooc: wow that is pretty good for no bonuses

As he comes out of his trance, Jinara ponders for a moment while Gaelin completes his journey. When Gaelin returns, he asks "Does the name Valrick Quomorin mean anything?"

(Nice Mucor!)

(@Xtra- Does it?)

History:  17

Gaelin- you've never heard of the name before.

Aryn & Mucor- Quentin stands his hand quivering but remaining aimed at Mucor.  " What do you want Mcuor, cause I know it's not a drink?  You here to take me in?  I've learned alot since we last saw each other... I don't want to hurt you."

"I didn't come here looking for either one of you Quentin" Mucor would say glancing back from the hooded man towards Daisy. "My friend Aryn and I are actually in town for a bit of a vacation actually. It would be nice if we could all catch up and talk a bit. I wouldn't mind introducing you to Aryn. She means a lot to me and it would be nice to introduce her to an old friend" He would add as he motions towards the table. "if you're in trouble... you know I can help." he would whisper with a look of concern.

Gaelin shakes his head and looks at Jinara.  "No... Neltharion, he's still alive.  He's in shadowfell but bound there by some type of curse.  He has spies that travel between the planes searching for a way to break the spell.  Didn't Dain mention the creatures Wymeron summoned could've come from the shadowfell plane?  Do you think Wymeron or Celaser were working for him?"

(pg 294 Jinara)

Aryn & Mucor-Quentin looks around at the tense onlookers within the tavern and lowers his crossbow.  "Daisy, a round of drinks for my friends!" Good to see you again, you scared me there for a moment." he says loudly enough for the whole tavern to hear.  The tension seems to ease as he walks forward and leans in close to your ear and whispers, "Let's be civil for now and have a drink then we can discuss things further somewhere less... crowded." and gives a firm pat on the shoulder to play off the original scuffle as a misunderstanding.  Daisy mindlessly giggles and resumes her work with a still puzzled look on her face.  Quentin sits back down in the corner and motions you both to join him.

"I think my old friend might be in trouble... or... be trouble... Just keep your eyes open" Mucor would whisper to Aryn as he places an arm on her shoulder and walks with her to sit at the table. 

"I am sure that is possible. He referenced undead and the Shadowfell in that same conversation. Maybe Neltharion is undead? Or has learned some arcane abilities to control undead? I am sure Wymeron has skills to control undead." Jinara pauses only but a moment before going into a brief rant. "Maybe that was the link! Neltharion was the master and Wymeron was the righthand, summoning upon Naltharion's request in the defined locations. That could explain why he traveled so often..." Jinara trails off for a moment in thought. "Wait. What about the demons? There was mention of demons being summoned also. This leads to so many more questions. If Neltharion is involved, how is he involved with the queen of darkness in the Feywild?" Gaelin, you notice that the conversation between you has begun to trail into a mental rabbit hole of Jinara's where he is merely speaking outloud. (trying to paint the mental picture of him losing focus on his own thoughts accidentally lol)

"I feel like the only one who would know for sure is Wymeron or Dain.  I just don't know if Dain is well versed enough to tell the difference between demons and shadow creatures. Of course we don't know Wymeron's capabilities either or Celaser's other than poison."  Gaelin says adding into the conversation.  "If I were trapped somewhere for over ten thousand years I'd try sending people wherever i could to get out too.  Sounds like we need more study and perhaps a few interviews before the ceremony takes place. "

(I feel like Torq and all the girls are just watching us ramble to ourselves.)

"Yes yes yes!" he says as he snaps back. "Where do you think we should go first?"

(Right? lol )

Gaelin & Jinara- Iris and Valeera almost simultaneously clear their throats to interject, "Perhaps we should rest before you travel more." Valeera says while Iris adds, "You've had a long day.  Taking some time to collect your thoughts might be of help."  Your adrenaline pumping from this new revelation has renewed your tired bodies and you remember it's already evening.

Aryn & Mucor- "She looks nice.  That your girlfriend?" Quentin says with a smile before Aryn reaches the table.  "Nice to meet you m'lady.  Quentin's Caruso at your service." he says with a nod to Aryn.  From under the hood you see a full set of white teeth and smooth chin.  "So what brings you here old friend?" he asks as Daisy brings you each a pint of ale. "thanks love. Everything is alright, sorry for the scare." he says to her 

"Ye..aah.. uh umm.. I mean I think soouuhh.. " Mucor would reply as he is not sure how to answer before deciding to skip to the next question. "We are here on vacation.. I uhh.. actually grew up in the swamps not far from here." The elf would reply. not wanting to assume that Aryn was his girlfriend if she did not feel the same. 

Aryn squints at Quentin and gives a simple small smile. "Hi.  I'm Aryn.  We're just enjoying the sights.  I hear you're pretty famous down south.  That what all the cloak and shadow nonsense is all about... friend?"

(OOC Mucor really wants to say Aryn is his girlfriend but doesn't want to make her mad if she doesn't think she is his girlfirend! relationship drama!)

Quentin chokes on his drink a bit while Aryn speaks cooly to him and he clears his throat.  "Daisy and I have something that can't be bought or reasoned with.  Some people don't understand it and make me out to be the bad guy.  Do you think I would ever hurt Daisy? No of course I wouldn't, and if I did, you  think she'd still be with me?  We traveled as far away from everything and everyone else that would try to tear us apart.  As long as you two aren't going to try and separate us we'll remain friends." he says with intensity.  You can tell he is quite emotionally attached to Daisy.  His speech changes to a more solemn tone as he looks at Mucor, "Wheres Gabriel and Yera?  Did you make it to the front lines?"