Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

Mucor would take Aryn's hand as he sits at the table... completely oblivious to any Aryn getting any messages.

Gaelin & Jinara-  Iris nods and says, " I can do both.  I can send 3 more messages today but can teleport to the castle only once. Who would you like me to send a message to?" You make your preparations for the night and begin planning how to transport everyone back to your current location.  Mostly you sit and wait.

Torq- The twins excitedly rush to attack you and manage to get you in a playful grapple before relenting to don their armor and weapons, also ready for action.

Aryn & Mucor- "I can imagine you were nervous Mucor." Lilyana says with a gentle smile.  "I wish you could've found me sooner.  Thank you for helping reunite us." she adds turning to Aryn. A few minutes pass in idle conversation and awkward silence before you hear the sound of footsteps approaching descending the staircase and approaching the room.  Folduin Loramenor enters the room dressed in a simple but expensive shirt and trousers with a blue overcoat that has gold embellishments.  He smiles and bows cordially to the guests and says, "Apologies for the delay.  I had important business to attend to.  I trust Lady Loramenor has been a gracious host to you both.  I, Folduin Loramenor am at your service and am honored to have you... as our guest." he stutters for a moment as his eyes glance over to his wife and he sees her glare which, he somewhat expected but not to the magnitude.  He bows again and takes his place at the head of the dinner table.  To his right are Aryn and Mucor and to his left Lilyana.  He takes a moment to compose himself with a faked smile and raises his glass to commence the dinner, "To our new guests and friends.  May you be blessed with good fortune and health." He raises his glass to his lips and you all follow suit in the opening toast.  Anias and some servants quickly enter with an assortment of meats, winter vegetables and cheeses.  The spread is impressive and quite tasty.  

Aryn & Mucor- Make an insight check!

"Is there anyone at camp who can facilitate the castle's teleportation circle, then all we have to do is get Aryn and Mucor to the castle. Herbert maybe? I believe Mucor has a way to manipulate trees for teleportation. If he can use that to get home, then the lot of them may be able to get here tonight, where we rest together and plan for tomorrow." Jinara says

"I agree.  Iris, can you send a message to Aryn asking if she and Mucor can come to the castle in this evening?  Also, send a message to Herbert to contact one of us when Aryn and Mucor arrive and to tell Torq be ready in the evening.  If you can teleport you and I to the castle I can teleport them all back here.  Cedany, Kelgos and Jinara will you be comfortable staying here until we get back? I won't be able to teleport us all here if everyone comes back to the castle with us." Gaelin asks doing the mental calculations in his head.

"We should be fine. Hurry back and best of luck." Jinara says. He holds a long look at Iris with a sense of care as to indicate to her to be safe.

Aryn smiles politely at Folduin and bows her head to him.  She enjoyed the thought of appearing to be kind, knowing what a whirlwind he was in for.  She'd raise her glass and follow along choosing to observe replying with only a short, "Thank you."

Insight:    18

Mucor would look to the man and give a small nod. His hand would clutch the spoon in front of him and as his father spoke, he would squeeze the spoon. tighter, bending it slightly.

insight 22

Aryn & Mucor- you both can tell Folduin is putting on appearances.  His mind is elsewhere but when he sees Lilyana's look you do notice a shift in his mood.  His impatience turns to nervous anxiety and he shudders a bit from her look.  

Mucor- you notice one of the servant girls exchanges a prolonged glance at you and Folduin.  A thin smile on her lips.  She sets her platter of cheeses down on the table and walks back towards the kitchen door but instead of simply exiting she looks back once more at Mucor and Folduin before disappearing behind the doorway.

Aryn- You hear Iris' voice in your mind say, "Please come back to the castle this evening with Mucor. Once you arrive, Gaelin and I will teleport us back to where we are now." 

Torq- You also hear Iris' voice in your mind say, "Be ready in the evening.  Gaelin and I will teleport you back to where we are now."

Gaelin & Jinara- You watch as Iris, sends her requested messages in rapid succession.  You wait a few moments and she relays Herbert's reply of "Will do."  You receive the other's replies and sit for a short while before Iris begins tracing runes on the floor.  Iris slightly blushes at Jinara's comment and stare just before she finishes the circle.  "See you soon." she says softly and with a final streak of chalk the runes flare with arcane energy.  Gaelin and Iris step in and disappear in a flash, instantly transported to the castle's circle.

"I'll do my best.  No promises." Aryn replies to Iris.  If Iris was having to send messages for Gaelin then she knew it was important.  Evening gave her plenty of time to convince Mucor to tag along.  The awkward dinner was going to either end quickly or drag on in silence but she'd let things take its course.  If too much time passed she could always just convince Mucor to leave rather than kill them.  Her only worry was if things went too smoothly.  Then she'd really feel bad about pulling them away.  

Aryn would casually begin eating to break the awkwardness and continue to watch everyone's expressions.

Mucor would look to Folduin and clear his throat. "Thank you Folduin for your hospitality. Lillyana has been more kind and generous than I could have imagined. As lightbringers, Aryn and myself don't get many opportunities to relax. After destroying countless undead creatures and slaying hulking monstrosities... it is nice to take a break for once." The elf would give a small snort as he looks from Folduin down to his spoon. He would then quickly bend the utensil back into the proper shape. 

before they leave Gaelin will spend ten minutes ritual casting Telepathic bond so they can still communicate. "If anything happens before Aryn and Mucor arrive I can teleport us back with Torq and the twins." he says to the group and will walk into the circle.  Once on the other side he'll find Torq and the twins then fill them in on what's going on.  "We've arranged a deal with some ghosts so don't attack them.  The pale savage looking things are fair game though." he says using prestidigitation to make a small representation of one.

After speaking with Torq he'll make a B-line to the dining hall and eat while also grabbing extra food for Cedany, Kelgos and Jinara, knowing they were probably just as hungry. 

"I see.  So we don't know if there's anything in the room that's actually dangerous?" Torq asks listening to Gaelin's explanation.

Aryn & Mucor- Folduin's eyebrows perk up at the mention of Lightbringer and he look over to his wife then back at the two with a more earnest expression of respect.  "My apologies again for making you wait.  I... was unaware of the esteemed guests we have the pleasure of hosting.  Lily, you could've said these were the famed Lightbringers." he says with an added hushed comment to his wife.  "So what brings you to our humble estate?  Are you in the area to deal with some kind of disturbance?" he asks.

"Actually, uh.... well..." Mucor replies as he tries to remain calm. he can feel the hair on the back of his neck stand up as he struggles to find the right words. "Aryn has come with me to attend a family reunion of sorts... It had been a little over twenty four years since I had been home last. Isn't that right Lilyana?"Mucor would ask as he looks from his father to his mother. 

Aryn & Mucor- Tears begin to trickle down Lilyana's face as Mucor mentions a family reunion.  She looks at her son with all the motherly affection she has and turns to meet Folduin's surprised gaze.  "Our son... my son... has come home.   Despite you trying to kill him off in the swamp he has persevered.  How could you?" she says as firmly as she can half choking on the words.  Folduin turns pale and looks at the face of Mucor then to his wife then to Aryn.  "I.... I... I did what I thought was best for..." his voice cracks as he speaks before stopping suddenly and he seems to choke on his on breath.  His vision now looking beyond everyone at the table and looking at the servant girl who stands in the doorway.  A sinister smile stretches across her face as her right hand clutches a small clay figure in the shape of a person.  Draped around the neck of the clay figure is a small rope that is pulled taught by her left hand.  The girl's face turns to a glare at each of you and she says, "Today is the end of your fortune Folduin Loramenor.  The child was promised to us.  Your son is your own undoing just as I said.  We always follow through on our promises.  No matter how many of us you kill we will prevail." She smiles and reveals long sharp fangs then lets out a laugh as she looks at Mucor.

Roll initiative!   Mucor- make a DC 17 Wisdom save or be charmed.

(oh snap!)

Initiative:  17

Aryn bout to trigger her inner kate beckinsale...

mucor save 21

mucor initiative 17

Vampire initiative:  16

Lilyana:  15

Folduin:  9

 The girls eyes flare at Mucor but he shrugs off the effect and she hisses. 

Aryn & Mucor!

map:

Aryn will draw the hilt of the sun blade and rush towards the vampire moving to the south of her.  Using her bonus action she'll activate the sword and wield it in both hands and lash out at her 4 times. (burning action surge as well.  Since I go before her I get advantage from assassin.)

Attacks:   (1)   13    (2)     27   (3)      14    (4)     27  

Damage:   (1)  11       (2)     9     (3)      14     (4)     12      (sneak)    17

(@xtra- also, the sunblade light counts as sunlight)