Allansia Wildlands Campaign.

Herman just nods "indeed"

He is willing to let the newcomer join but he is not willing to let it show, he is diffident, as always.

He searches the bodies of both priests and trolls if anything useful can be found

"By the way, Tzedaka, where were you and the priests going? It seems you know a lot about us (and it would be nice to know why) but we know nothing of you..."

"Priests of Libra on pilgrimage." She looks at the untrusting man, who has not told her his name. "I hhere with blood from priest. I see death. I see HHeeroes halp priests. I halp hheeroes. Hheeroes hurt by Shakor." She spits. "I fight Shakor." She looks directly at Herman with her sweet blue eyes and smiles, "I am hhere for you." (She does not make it clear if "you" means the party or specifically Herman)

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He searches the bodies of both priests and trolls if anything useful can be found

 The priests are nothing but ash on the wind now, the Hill Trolls wear heavy hide with metal plates bolted onto it and their cumbersome looking axes, theres nothing in their pouches but jerky of dubious origin and a few shiny stones they have picked up in their travels....none of which appear valuable.

Tzedaka looks at Herman. “Wolf man,  arrgh you not heero?”

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"Perhaps we should fill her in on why we're going after Zagor, you know, his many evils and crimes, plus we hope to salvage any elemental essences he may of gathered and put them to better use."

Shalana nodded, " Latest information gained on Subject: Zagor."

- The top of Firetop Mountain has turned black.

- Livestock which have grazed on and around the mountainhave started to die. 

- People have even disappeared, dragged inside the mountain by *unknown*

- People who remain are terrified for it is rumored that Zagor has risen and is building himself a new body bit by bit, from the unfortunate villagers of Anvil.

*End of Information*"

Zeltheris pointed to the east, " Well, lets get going...songs about folks planning to do things don't sell as well as songs about people doing things."

Banzo gestures to himself, "I am called Banzo." then pointing toward Herman, "And that surly fellow is Herman."

"By all accounts and whatever information we could gather it would appear that Zagor is risen again. Or at the very least he affecting things in the world again, either way we must investigate and try to put an end to the threat."

"There is a rumor that he might have collected some elemental essences for nefarious reasons. We believe we can put them to better use in aiding to remove the demon tattoos."

Still waiting for Herman to answer her question.... Tzedeka pauses, hearing the information from Shalana and Banzo.

First, she laughs, almost giggles. "I thinking his name Wolf man....but no....it is Cher Man. My translate bad. I am confuzed." She laughs again, and winks at Enwynn. (as if they have an inside joke at Herman's expense)
"We find Zagor. He churts Allansia. He is bad." She pauses, seeming to think (although sometimes she seems to have the personality of a child, she also seems wise). "Banzo, I do not kkno of this eelment essence but I worry. Che use things for power. Evveryting che touch is tainted and bad. He get eelements, you take, maybe it is tainted. It could churt you."

She looks at Banzo, "I ttink Zagor and Skakor", as usual, she spits, "are togeter." "Bring them to justice, maybe tattoo goes away.... but I don't kknow."

Gathering themselves the companions headed north once more.

After another hour or so they arrived at the village of Anvil, as a throughfare on a major trade road Anvil is a substantial settlement.  Drinking establishments in Anvil include The Two Moons tavern and Hullgrim's Alehouse. The inhabitants seem somewhat on edge as you enter.

Hullgrims is packed with merchants from two caravans , but Two Moons seems a little quieter.

The villagers you meet on the street lookfrightened and women quickly push their children indoors as you walk along the mainstreet.

"I'm not sure if the villagers of Anvil are just not used to strange visitors or if it's something else, maybe the recent tales of the return of Zakor has them on edge?"

Banzo will begin to amble his way to The Two Moons tavern but stop suddenly, "This one seems quieter but maybe we'll find out more in that one," Banzo points out Hullgrim's Alehouse.

"What do you all think, maybe stay here and send our best agent or two to gather info?"

(Does Tzedaka see a temple of Libra. Also did we have a short rest. She could also use a long rest. She is still injured and to replenish spells 32/43hp)

”I vill need to rest soon. I am tyrd from trolls and need to talk to moter."

Then she looks at Banzo, "Anvil is....not right. De people arre sick."

"Do you mean a plague or pox of some kind?"

Banzo looks concerned over what Tzedaka shares.

"Or some kind of magical curse?"

She looks closer at the town folk....."I don't kknow. They are scarrd. Sad. Maybe... town is....sick?"  

She seems genuinely very concerned about these people. "Shalana say people disappear, cow die near mountain." 

"I don't hear laughter, I don't see kild playing."

To the whole group: "What you see, feel, hear?" 

(The more you get to know her, the more Tzedaka seems kind and loving. She seems to care greatly about people, about Allansia: OOC: Clearly lawful good)

( You have not rested yet, both taverns seem to have accomodation.  There are small shrines scattered about to pretty much every God on Titan to cater to Travellers.)

Tzedaka grabs the barbarians hand gently. "CherMan, you go widt me to see Moter? Maybe I get answers."

Again when she touches him, he feels a rush of confidence: Heroism: +5HP, no fear for 1 minute.

"I am Herman, of the wolf tribe, as you well assumed. are we heroes?! well, that's what we are called in Chalice, yes. If you are here to help us, we welcome you, Tzedaka, priest of Libra"

he says in ill-concealed pride

Garet picks up on the atmosphere, but with the information Shalana provided it is little wonder they are scared.

Garets thinks clearly about a plan of action "A little information could do us no harm and maybe a guide," Taking on board what Banzo said perhaps we should try both suspecting that Banzos garrulous personality would be better suited to the merchant Inn whilst Garets dark brooding may gain more results in the other.

"Herman and our new friend can consult the gods, and the rest maybe divide against the other two taverns and report back. In the meantime I'd be interested in any merchant wares."

Garet the diamonds jangling in his pockets hoped he could pick up a cloak of protection the closer he got to Firetop mountain the more he felt he would require it.

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Tzedaka smiles at Herman, knowing she had finally broke through his distrust.

"Cher Man, Chero of Chalice, some day, maybe Chero of Allansia.

Gods of Allansia see. They listen. 

Moter watches

Choices of peoples are good, or bad. Help or hurt.

Our deeds are measured. Are weighed.
Justice and truth gives each what they deserve. 

I am here for you. I am here for Zagor. I am justice."

"Ok, we split up for now. Whoever feels like they can work a crowd better can join me in Hullgrim's Alehouse. The rest can try The Two Moons tavern, and secure rooms for us there also, we're gonna need some place to sleep tonight before moving on in the morning."

Banzo approaches Hullgrim's Alehouse and takes a deep breath before entering.