NEW CAMPAIGN - RAVENLOFT 1983

Imryll compliments Anna on her lovely home, and expresses her sincere condolences for the loss of her child.

"I know much of a loss such as yours, My Lady, and I grieve for you and your husband.  Is there anything I can do to help you both in this time of need?"

"I don't mean to seem insensitive, but why haven't you buried your children?"

"The bodies are being dug up and taken away by someone, something, we don't know." Anna quietly cries. "Every grave in the town is like this. The corpses don't remain for long before they are...taken."

Martha thinks for a moment, before turning to Imyrll, “Imyrll, do you think you could follow their tracks? I mean, carrying bodies must leave some trace, right?”

"Anna, I'm sorry. That is easily the most offensive thing I've heard or witnessed since I arrived in this accursed land. The dead should be left in peace."

Imryll nods to Martha, turns, grabs a hunk of meat from the table (Sleight of Hand: 19), throws her hood up, and silently walks out the door of the burgomaster's home.

As she sits down on the grass near the empty graves, she falls into a deep concentrative trance.  (OOC: Ranger skill - Primeval Awareness: she can sense any undead creatures within 5 miles, their general direction and distance).

OOC: Crispy, any results?

"I agree with Bors. It is truly terrible that you lost your children, even more so that some fiend has stolen away with their bodies." Briella takes Anna's hands in her own, trying to comfort the grieving woman.

"Mrs. Anna, my name is Briella and I am a cleric of Ehlonna. If you need anything I am here for you, my dear." She gives the woman a small reassuring smile.

At the mention of unquiet dead, empty graves, and finding corpses, Kia throws some side eye at Grishkar. When Imryll goes outside, Kia goes with her.

”Our death dealer may have some insight as well,” she notes, and then, “Be aware of Grishkar’s servants when you do your search.” Then she stands quiet guard while Imryll concentrates, tail waving slowly. 

Imryll, you don't detect any undead. Maybe try something else.

You do notice the stink of evil on Grishkar, however =P

After a long minute, Imryll stands up and begins to pace around the empty graves, periodically stooping down to inspect curious blades of grass, overturned stones, etc.  (OOC: Tracking skill:10).

OOC: If that's successful, Imryll learns the exact number, size, and how long ago the creatures came through this area.  After following the various sets of tracks for a couple blocks, Imryll returns back to the burgomaster’s home and reports her findings to the group.

OOC: If that's unsuccessful, Imryll returns back inside the burgomaster's home and states "There were too many tracks in the area, unclear and undefined.  Burgomeister Krezkov, any idea what scourge has beset your town?"

You notice that, yes, there are tracks, and yes, they are leading towards the abbey, but you cannot identify exactly what.

Martha takes in the information, “Was kinda hoping that the abbey and the grave robbing were unrelated, but I’m not really surprised anymore. This whole places seems tied together like a spiderweb.”

You can explore the village, explore the abbey, or explore the pool from this point.

Imryll: "I suggest we explore the pool and shrine before looking into the abbey...that place looks creepy."

OOC: What time of day is it currently?  One of the conditions of us entering the city was spending the night in the burgomaster's home.  If it's late, I suggest we chillax and talk with the burg and his wife longer.  If we still have daylight, let's explore!

“Knowing this place, they’ll all be creepy, just in their own special ways.”

It's afternoon. The burgomaster has no idea what could be taking the bodies, and no one wants to find out. Apparently, it's happening at night, and it's too dark to see. Not to mention everyone is scared witless to do anything outside at night.

Imryll: "Burgomaster, any suggestions where I could get a nip of ale to guard against the coming cold night?"

Kia would like to go visit the pool. She is interested in this morning lord, and is not afraid of the dark. 

OOC > 😃

“I agree Kia, this Morning Lord might be the closest thing to a good deity we’ll find in this place. What do you guys think?” Martha asks the rest of the group.