„I don‘t know... My Mother, the former speaker may know something about ghosts. Maybe Mio Remir, he is our local healer and herbalist. The temple in Bryn Shander may be able to help. I don’t know, but i will ask around later.“ Speaker Masthew replies to Hifu.

Hifu heads to the Tavern but his heart really isn’t in it.  He keeps thinking about the ghost and the course of events.  After 2 ales (instead of the 5 or 6 he would usually have) he says goodnight and heads upstairs for a good rest (they do have lodging, right?). He dreams about becoming part ghost, that his arms, legs, and head are wispy and in the ethereal plane, but they still obey his commands.  Early in the morning he heads out to find Mio Remir in town and see if anything can be done about the aging.  After that he heads to the tavern again to find his companions and Speaker Mashtew.

You don‘t have lodging prebooked/payed, but you can get some without problem.

After a couple of rounds Hifu secured a room for himself and Gilgin, woke up leveled up and feeling 20 years older.  He makes inquiries and seeks out Mio Remir in town.  ((Let me know how much coin it would be.))

James heads out with his companions, collecting his dogs and taking them to the inn.

Once there, James secures lodging for the dogs at the inn's stables and then heads inside to have a meal and a drink.

Before heading to his room, James comments to Hifu,

"We will find some way to undo what has been done, don't worry my friend."

In the morning, James meets up with the others to see about getting some help for Hifu.

"Should we start with the temple or the healer?"

"The temple is in Bryn Shander, let's see if Mio Remir here in Termalaine can help me.  (and Speaker Mashtew as well).  Speaking of which, have you seen the Speaker this morning?   We were going to discuss the matter of Trex and the Kobolds, the mine, and the ghost (Hifu gives a shiver here) that we encountered."  Hifu says.

"Oh right, I must have missed the part about the location of the temple, heh, ops."

"Sure, sounds like a good idea."

James stands ready to head out when everyone else is.

Kravek will drink a few ales with the group, mostly sipping his drinks and their to bolster the spirit of the group. Faking a smile every now and then and drifting back to his thoughts. 

After a good nights sleep he will meet up with the others. Agreed lets check with the former speaker first before travelling to another town. 

Perhaps we can have a better talk this time. 

Gilgin will spends most of the night in a cheerful mood. He rambles on to all of the party about how great they all are, and how it’s great that they’ve really showed their true selves.

Before Kravek heads to bed, he pulls him aside and whispers in giant 

 Rising fairly late, Gilgin nods In agreement about going to see the speaker. ”Aye, hopefully we can catch him before he heads out to the mine.”

You all have a few bites to eat and a drink or two, before you head to bed. Vernon Braig has a large room for you, that four of you share, while Nyx is happy with her little corner in the stable, that she used the last few months. You hear people drinking and singing in the common room till late in the night, although it is hard to tell how late, with the lack of sun.

The next morning before dawn, you get up and downstairs to the common room for breakfast.

( where do you want  to go? Pharmacy or Townhall or wait for the Speaker in the inn?)

“I would like to head to the pharmacy if you wouldn’t mind, and see Mio Remir.  Then to the Tavern to meet with the speaker.  Perhaps we can see what is going on at Town Hall as well.”

James nods agreement with Hifu's desired course of action.

"Sounds good to me, shell we head out?"

“Let’s find the speaker first. He said his mother knows about ghosts, so this might not be the first time something like this has happened. We’ll check in to the herbalists after, but I don’t think plants will fix what happened to you. Hate to say it, but we might have to go on a trek to Bryn Shander.” Gilgin chuckles putting his arm around Hifu in a playful wrestle.

James smiles at Gilgin,

"Hey, careful there, he's not as young as he used to be."

James chuckles at his own humour, before slapping Hifu on the shoulder.

"Well get you sorted, old man, one way or another."

James chuckles again, before growing more serious.

"Really though, I mean it. I'll be by your side until we can workout a solution to your problem."

James gives Hifu a nod, with a look of determination on his face.

Nyx shows up quietly and says, "I think this look suits you."

 Kravek and Nyx lead your little group through the alleys of Termalain. It is pitch black and most houses got theire window shutters closed to save as much warmth as possible. Kravek and Nyx know the way so you have no problem to find the townhall, where you hope to find speaker Masthew. (20)

 The townhall has beautifully carved wooden pillars holding a small roof over the front door. In the darkness it is hard to see the exotic motives but it looks like two djins holding the roof. The door is open and you enter. You leave your coats and snowshoes in the foyer and enter. The meeting hall is illuminated by several torches who don‘t seam to flicker nor do they produce smoke, also you see only one of several chimneys holding a fire at the moment and an older half-ork siting alone at a table next to it, going through papers, Speaker Masthew.

Hifu takes the ribbing about his age, he easily twists out of Gilgin's reach and then says "Ow!" grabbing his shoulder, "I felt a little achy this morning.  What the heck is that?"  He flexes his joints in his hands and cracks his neck.  "All ok now."  He accompanies his companions to town hall to see the Speaker.  "I hope that we can find a solution to this.  It is a little strange to wake up 20 years older.."

Hifu walks in and says "Ahem.  Speaker Mashtew?....  Could we have a word with you?  How are you feeling this morning?"

“To be honest? As old as you look like...” he replies in a tired voice. He gestures you to come closer before he continues. “I had a chat with my mother, she said that most undead skills that drain your energy are only temporary and that a good nights rest will cure them. But she also said if that won’t help, that this condition will be most likely permanent, unless you know a high priest or archmage who is willing to help you out.”

James nods to himself.

"Ok then, so we are going to need to find a high priest or an archmage, at some point, and find someway to convince them to help us."

James pats Hifu on the shoulder.

"It's looking like this may take us a little longer to remedy, but I wont give up, if you wont."

“Aye, it be a shame, I suppose we’ll head to Bryn Shander and try to seek help from the temple. I’m hoping they can teach me a few things so I can come back and help yous lot too.... for a price. Speaker, I’m curious, what’s yer ma’s experience with ghosts? Is this something that’s plagued the area for some time? We also need to discuss the housing of these Kobolds, I had my suspicions of their leader but I have me hope and belief that a little compassion from us will prevent them from future sins.”