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 [[Kaldir]] casts [[Identify]] on the magical goat head amulet recovered from the tomb. He discovers it is an Amulet of Natural Armour +1. [[Jarek]] takes ownership of the item and wears it concealed under his clothing/armour. The party return to the [[Mercenaries' Guild]], where [[Enris]] pays them 1,000gp on behalf of the [[League of Enlightenment]] for clearing the tomb of [[Necromancers]]. He also advises them that a representative of the [[League]] wishes to meet them the same evening to thank them in person.
-[[Kaldir]] makes a [[Gather Information]] attempt regarding [[Drakus Brayden]] and learns some rumours. Apparently, he is an orphan who has fallen into petty thievery, and some suspect him of having some kind of telepathic power. He has not been seen in the city for a number of weeks. [[Kaldir]] also bribes [[Gerald Grabbit]], the Innkeeper, who confirms that [[Brayden]] works for [[Berrigon]]'s rival in [[the Black Tendril]] - [[Virannon]]. Meanwhile, [[Jarek]] is able to negotiate a sale of the emeralds prised from the [[demonic]] artefact found in the tomb. Using a combination of Bluff and Diplomacy, he is able to agree upon an excellent price with a local jeweller.
+[[Kaldir]] makes a [[Gather Information]] attempt regarding [[Drakus Brayden]] and learns some rumours. Apparently, he is an orphan who has fallen into petty thievery, and some suspect him of having some kind of telepathic power. He has not been seen in the city for a number of weeks. [[Kaldir]] also bribes [[Gerald Grabbit]], the Innkeeper, who confirms that [[Brayden]] works for [[Berrigon]]'s rival in [[the Black Tendril]] - [[Virannon]]. Meanwhile, [[Jarek]] is able to negotiate a sale of the emeralds prised from the [[demonic]] artefact found in the tomb. Using a combination of [[Bluff]] and [[Diplomacy]], he is able to agree upon an excellent price with a local jeweller.
-In the evening, the party meet with [[Alicia Rynem]], a city councillor and member of the [[League of Enlightenment]]. The meeting takes place in an up-market tavern, [[The Half Moon]], not far from the [[Home of the Enlightened]]; a luxurious, walled estate in one of the finest districts of the city. She thanks them for their assistance in [[Riddlebeck]], informing them that their actions have almost certainly saved innocent lives there. They also learn a little about the [[League of Enlightenment]] - [[Alicia]] tells them that '''"The Path of Enlightenment dispels the [[darkness]] - those who are black of heart cannot [[hide]] from us."'''
+In the evening, the party meet with [[Alicia Rynem]], a city councillor and member of the [[League of Enlightenment]]. The meeting takes place in an up-market tavern, [[The Half Moon]], not far from the [[Home of the Enlightened]]; a luxurious, walled estate in one of the finest districts of the city. She thanks them for their assistance in [[Riddlebeck]], informing them that their actions have almost certainly saved innocent lives there. They also learn a little about the [[League of Enlightenment]] - [[Alicia]] tells them that '''"The Path of Enlightenment dispels the darkness - those who are black of heart cannot hide from us."'''
 [[Alicia]] shares the organisation's first tenet with the party: '''"The Path of Enlightenment leads to personal success and contentment. This benefits everyone, including the unenlightened."''' When asked about how one might join the [[League]], she responds '''"Perhaps later, when I am confident you are truly worthy of following our path. We may need your services again, we will find you when we are ready"'''.
 After leaving the inn, [[Kaldir]] tails [[Alicia]] and sees her entering a high quality town house not far from the tavern. He also observes armed guards patrolling the walled estate of the [[Home of the Enlightened]].
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 The party leave [[Sonward]] for now, attempting to create the impression that they are leaving towards [[Ventelas]] (even going as far as collecting their belongings from the inn and vacating their rooms). They then return to the main group of revellers in the centre of the village, keeping a low profile whilst monitoring for any activity coming from the temple. It eventually becomes apparent that [[Sonward]] is not going to leave the shrine, so the party return to confront him directly. As he opens the door, [[Sonward]] is grappled by [[Finn]] and pushed back into the temple. The others follow closely behind and force their way in. They accuse him of being involved with the cultists, and at first he denies it – insisting that [[Finn]] release him so that they can discuss this properly. [[Finn]] obliges, and the interrogation continues for a few minutes before [[Sonward]] finally loses his temper and drops his Consume Likeness spell. "Remain silent, for [[Karzoun the Revelator]] is amongst you!", he screams. A short fight breaks out, but he is surrounded and quickly overwhelmed. He attempts to cast [[Dance of Ruin]] as a last ditch attempt to defeat the party, but he is struck down before he can complete the spell.
-Later that evening, under cover of [[darkness]], the party gather together all of the bodies of dead cultists and the [[Demon]] and set fire to them on the outskirts of the forest.
+Later that evening, under cover of darkness, the party gather together all of the bodies of dead cultists and the [[Demon]] and set fire to them on the outskirts of the forest.
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 The party then return to the inn, sleeping in until around 10am to ensure the spell casters are sufficiently rested. They are now suspicious of [[Sonward]], and insist on taking him to the manor house to prove what has been happening there, allowing [[Kaldir]] some time to snoop around the temple. [[Kaldir]] finds nothing unusual, however, and [[Sonward]] is keen to return as soon as possible. Whilst here, [[Daxia]] takes the tusks from the corpse of the [[Bar-lgura]]. [[Sonward]] appears to be concerned regarding what the party have shown him, and thanks them for dealing with this matter. He recommends they keep this to themselves for the time being, so as not to spoil the rest of the summer fayre and cause alarm amongst the revellers. [[Korwyn]] leaves the temple to cast a [[Detect Magic]] spell undetected, and returns to use it on [[Sonward]]. He detects a moderate aura of magic but is unable to pin-point the specific school. The party lie to [[Sonward]], telling him they are going to return to [[Ventelas]] to warn the Duke – [[Rodan]] makes a successful Sense Motive check and deduces that they are being lied to. They next ask him to write a letter to his superior in [[Ventelas]] – [[Sonward]] complies and addresses the missive to one 'Grendall'.
-The party leave [[Sonward]] for now, attempting to create the impression that they are leaving towards [[Ventelas]] (even going as far as collecting their belongings from the inn and vacating their rooms). They then return to the main group of revellers in the centre of the village, keeping a low profile whilst monitoring for any activity coming from the temple. It eventually becomes apparent that [[Sonward]] is not going to leave the shrine, so the party return to confront him directly. As he opens the door, [[Sonward]] is grappled by [[Finn]] and pushed back into the temple. The others follow closely behind and force their way in. They accuse him of being involved with the cultists, and at first he denies it – insisting that [[Finn]] release him so that they can discuss this properly. [[Finn]] obliges, and the interrogation continues for a few minutes before [[Sonward]] finally loses his temper and drops his Consume Likeness spell. "Remain silent, for [[Karzoun the Revelator]] is amongst you!", he screams. A short fight breaks out, but he is surrounded and quickly overwhelmed. He attempts to cast Dance of Ruin as a last ditch attempt to defeat the party, but he is struck down before he can complete the spell.
+The party leave [[Sonward]] for now, attempting to create the impression that they are leaving towards [[Ventelas]] (even going as far as collecting their belongings from the inn and vacating their rooms). They then return to the main group of revellers in the centre of the village, keeping a low profile whilst monitoring for any activity coming from the temple. It eventually becomes apparent that [[Sonward]] is not going to leave the shrine, so the party return to confront him directly. As he opens the door, [[Sonward]] is grappled by [[Finn]] and pushed back into the temple. The others follow closely behind and force their way in. They accuse him of being involved with the cultists, and at first he denies it – insisting that [[Finn]] release him so that they can discuss this properly. [[Finn]] obliges, and the interrogation continues for a few minutes before [[Sonward]] finally loses his temper and drops his Consume Likeness spell. "Remain silent, for [[Karzoun the Revelator]] is amongst you!", he screams. A short fight breaks out, but he is surrounded and quickly overwhelmed. He attempts to cast [[Dance of Ruin]] as a last ditch attempt to defeat the party, but he is struck down before he can complete the spell.
 Later that evening, under cover of [[darkness]], the party gather together all of the bodies of dead cultists and the [[Demon]] and set fire to them on the outskirts of the forest.
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 The rest of the party have left the main path and attempt to [[hide]] amongst the trees, but only [[Daxia]] and [[Idris]] are successful. [[Kaldir]] greets [[Novenia]], who responds in a curt manner. She soon spots [[Korwyn]], [[Finn]] and [[Rodan]] failing to [[hide]] and immediately calls out to them, insisting they show themselves, which they do. Meanwhile, [[Daxia]] and [[Idris]] are able to slowly move forward whilst remaining unseen and unheard, taking up positions within 30’ of [[Novenia]] and her cohorts. [[Daxia]] recognises [[Novenia]] as one of [[The Ten]] ('Nine', in fact). [[Daxia]] always sensed that [[Novenia]] never quite trusted her and indeed, she has travelled to [[Granthis]] to ensure that [[Korwyn]] is captured and returned home, one way or another.
-As soon as [[Novenia]] spots [[Korwyn]], she becomes angry and suspicious and immediately insists that [[Kaldir]] hand him over to her so that he can be returned to King [[Baradine]] in [[Elingor]]. [[Kaldir]] tries to argue, and senses that [[Novenia]] will need to be defeated if they don’t want to lose [[Korwyn]]. Still undetected, [[Idris]] and [[Daxia]] decide to act and get a partial action of surprise. [[Idris]] fires his longbow at a nearby cohort, gaining sneak attack damage and injuring him badly. [[Daxia]] casts a [[Shield]] spell, and although she is heard she is not spotted. The battle now begins in earnest, and [[Novenia]]'s cohorts cast both [[Shield]] and [[Mage Armour]] spells before engaging the party. As soon as [[Daxia]] reveals her position to join the fight, [[Novenia]] curses her and challenges her to face her alone. An invitation which [[Daxia]] declines. The pair engage in a brief round of inconsequential Psionic combat before engaging each other with their swords. The rest of the party tackle the cohorts, while [[Korwyn]] assists [[Daxia]] by pelting [[Novenia]] with Magic Missiles and [[Melf's Acid Arrow]] (Electricity [[Energy Substitution]]).
+As soon as [[Novenia]] spots [[Korwyn]], she becomes angry and suspicious and immediately insists that [[Kaldir]] hand him over to her so that he can be returned to King [[Baradine]] in [[Elingor]]. [[Kaldir]] tries to argue, and senses that [[Novenia]] will need to be defeated if they don’t want to lose [[Korwyn]]. Still undetected, [[Idris]] and [[Daxia]] decide to act and get a partial action of surprise. [[Idris]] fires his longbow at a nearby cohort, gaining sneak attack damage and injuring him badly. [[Daxia]] casts a [[Shield]] spell, and although she is heard she is not spotted. The battle now begins in earnest, and [[Novenia]]'s cohorts cast both [[Shield]] and [[Mage Armour]] spells before engaging the party. As soon as [[Daxia]] reveals her position to join the fight, [[Novenia]] curses her and challenges her to face her alone. An invitation which [[Daxia]] declines. The pair engage in a brief round of inconsequential Psionic combat before engaging each other with their swords. The rest of the party tackle the cohorts, while [[Korwyn]] assists [[Daxia]] by pelting [[Novenia]] with [[Magic Missile]]s and [[Melf's Acid Arrow]] (Electricity [[Energy Substitution]]).
 Down to zero hit points and staggered, [[Novenia]] curses [[Daxia]], calling her a traitorous bitch and tells her that she will take her down with her. A successful Autohypnosis check allows her to stay on her feet and take another swing at [[Daxia]], wounding her. Despite this, [[Daxia]] and [[Korwyn]] are able to finish her while [[Idris]] charges a cohort who [[Finn]] was fighting, killing him and then cleaving another cohort nearby and dropping him, too. By now, only one cohort ([[Dain]]) remains alive and he surrenders immediately. [[Idris]] and [[Rodan]] are reluctant to kill him but the rest of the party are inclined to finish him off, rather than risk letting him go. With his hands bound, [[Dain]] makes an interesting point that, according to the rules of [[The Ten]], [[Daxia]] is now essentially [[Novenia]] and that he could follow her without his remit actually changing. [[Daxia]] decides against this offer and instead strikes him down, whilst he is defenceless.
 The party continue on to [[Ventelas]] and arrive by late afternoon. Here, they discover that [[the Lucky Lady]] Inn has finished its refurbishment and has re-opened (it actually looks virtually identical to how it did previously). [[Kaldir]] has a conversation with [[Gerald Grabbit]], the innkeeper, and learns that [[Berrigon]] has gone missing following the recent assault on the inn. His rival, [[Virannon]], has not yet spread his influence to fill the gap left by [[Berrigon]] but Grabbit suspects it's only a matter of time. He's more than happy for the party to continue their previous boarding arrangement at the inn so the status quo is once again restored. The group also check-in with [[Enris]] at the [[Mercenaries' Guild]]. A note for the entire party from [[Alicia Rynem]] of [[the League of Enlightenment]] has been left there, thanking them for preventing an atrocity in [[Little Dingle]] and informing them that the sum of 10,000gp has been deposited in their adventuring company's account. [[Enris]] says he may have some more jobs for them but he needs them to complete their existing task, to defeat the [[Ettins]] north of the city, before he can allocate any more.
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 The party press on towards the main keep, where they can see [[Lord Treygal]]'s body impaled on a spike atop the central tower. They fight their way up the keep, having to cross a room full of barricaded [[Orcs]] on each level to reach the stairs on alternate sides every time. Finally, they reach the Lord’s bed chamber, which is now occupied by the [[Orc]] leader, [[Garrash]]. He is assisted by an [[Orc]] Cleric of [[Gruumsh]] and an [[Orc]] Sorcerer. Four [[Orc]] archers round out his remaining forces.
-[[Jarek]] decides to challenge [[Garrash]] to a duel, which, unwilling to show weakness in front of his followers, [[Garrash]] accepts. [[Jarek]]'s companions spread out in a semi-circle around him, while the [[orcs]] do the same to [[Garrash]]. Naturally, both sides are ready to attack should their champion look as though they are in trouble. The fight goes badly for [[Jarek]], and he gives a signal to the others to [[aid]] him after a few rounds of combat. By this time, unfortunately, the party are on the back foot and are unable to recover. Despite a valiant, brutal battle, a tactical mistake allows the [[Orc]] Cleric to keep [[Garrash]] healed via Cure spells and a wand of Cure [[Light]] Wounds.
+[[Jarek]] decides to challenge [[Garrash]] to a duel, which, unwilling to show weakness in front of his followers, [[Garrash]] accepts. [[Jarek]]'s companions spread out in a semi-circle around him, while the [[orcs]] do the same to [[Garrash]]. Naturally, both sides are ready to attack should their champion look as though they are in trouble. The fight goes badly for [[Jarek]], and he gives a signal to the others to [[aid]] him after a few rounds of combat. By this time, unfortunately, the party are on the back foot and are unable to recover. Despite a valiant, brutal battle, a tactical mistake allows the [[Orc]] Cleric to keep [[Garrash]] healed via Cure spells and a wand of Cure Light Wounds.
 While [[Jarek]] is dangerously low on health, [[Garrash]] administers a cleaving blow and slices him in two. The rest of the party fights on bravely, but are unable to overcome the remaining [[Orcs]]. As they continue to drop, [[Kaldir]] sees that their position is hopeless and flees back down the stairs, heading for the bottom of the keep. [[Jarek]] is killed outright and the others are left by [[Kaldir]] to bleed to death.
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 Whilst relaxing in [[the Riddlebeck Arms]], the party are disturbed by a local farmer and his family. [[Farmer Bosworth]] comes bursting into the Inn, with his wife and two children in tow, short of breath and ranting about [[Ogres]] who have stolen his cattle. Apparently, the family fled when they saw the [[Ogres]] approach, rather than risk being attacked. It would seem that the [[Ogres]] were led by an unusual blue-skinned leader, who possessed the power of flight. His description matches that of the [[Ogre Mage]] the party met at the fort, battling the [[Orc]] leader, [[Garrash]], and his forces.
-The party discuss this event with [[Lord Harlex]], who is reluctant to risk sending troops from the fort. He asks the party to perform a recce of the farm and to report back if they think they will require more support to deal with the [[Ogres]]. The party agree and set off towards [[Bosworth]]'s farm, which is no more than a half hour walk away to the north west. The party locate the farm easily and find a straightforward trail that leads back to the [[Ogres]]' cavernous lair in the foothills of the [[Brightpeak Mountains]], on the edge of a [[light]] forest. Using good tactics and the powerful [[Magical Items|magical items]] recovered from the fort, the party are able to defeat the [[Ogres]] and their over-confident [[Ogre Mage]] leader. All of the magical arrows of [[Ogre]] Slaying are expended in the assault, in fact [[Kaldir]] just manages to slay the [[Ogre Mage]] with his last arrow, fired as the creature attempts to cast a [[Charm Person]] spell on [[Finn]].
+The party discuss this event with [[Lord Harlex]], who is reluctant to risk sending troops from the fort. He asks the party to perform a recce of the farm and to report back if they think they will require more support to deal with the [[Ogres]]. The party agree and set off towards [[Bosworth]]'s farm, which is no more than a half hour walk away to the north west. The party locate the farm easily and find a straightforward trail that leads back to the [[Ogres]]' cavernous lair in the foothills of the [[Brightpeak Mountains]], on the edge of a light forest. Using good tactics and the powerful [[Magical Items|magical items]] recovered from the fort, the party are able to defeat the [[Ogres]] and their over-confident [[Ogre Mage]] leader. All of the magical arrows of [[Ogre]] Slaying are expended in the assault, in fact [[Kaldir]] just manages to slay the [[Ogre Mage]] with his last arrow, fired as the creature attempts to cast a [[Charm Person]] spell on [[Finn]].
 A grand total of 850gp are retrieved from the cavern, along with a [[Greatsword 001 | greatsword]], which they [[Detect Magic|detect magic]] upon and later determnie to be a +1 weapon. Four [[amber]] gems are also prised from a crude wooden throne which the [[Ogre Mage]] had been using, presumably as some symbol of his power over his [[Ogre]] followers. After defeating the [[Ogre]] menace, the party return to the village and report back to [[Lord Harlex]]. He is of course thankful for their intervention, and under pressure from the party regarding a reward for their services, he writes a letter, which he seals, and instructs them to take it to the Duke.
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 [[Kaldir]] spots [[Daxia]], [[Idris]] and [[Rodan]] approaching and climbs down to meet them. While they discuss their next move, they are shortly joined by [[Finn]] and [[Korwyn]] who inform them that they have let [[Loren]] go as she was fearful for her life, and refused their offer of a safe escort. [[Finn]] is somewhat suspicious, however, as [[Loren]]'s claims of working for some "bad people" didn’t fit with the story that [[Kaldir]] and [[Idris]] had spun – namely that she was an innocent daughter of a wealthy family, kidnapped by thugs for ransom. The party decide that they will head to [[The blind troll|the Blind Troll]] tavern to see if they can find the escaped sorceress. Using [[Malek]] to scout out the building, they discover it is a two storey structure with a rear door in addition to its main public entrance. The tavern is occupied and busy. [[Daxia]], [[Idris]] and [[Korwyn]] enter through the main doors, while [[Finn]], [[Kaldir]] and [[Rodan]] head towards the rear entrance. [[Kaldir]] makes a successful [[listen]] check at the door, and overhears a brief conversation between a man and a woman. It is clear that the woman is the escaped sorceress, as she warns her male comrade that she cannot be certain that she is not being followed. He tells her not to worry, and he starts to "kit-up" to ensure he is ready for any potential battle that may occur - he starts putting on his armour and readies his weapon and [[shield]].
-Meanwhile, [[Daxia]], [[Idris]] and [[Korwyn]] order some drinks from the barman, and make [[light]] conversation while scanning the crowded tavern for the missing sorceress. Unable to [[spot]] her, [[Daxia]] heads back outside to meet up with the other three at the back entrance. Learning from [[Kaldir]] that the sorceress is in the back room, she heads back to the bar and informs [[Idris]] and [[Korwyn]]. While [[Daxia]] is out of ear-shot, [[Korwyn]] opens up to [[Idris]] about his relationship with [[Daxia]] and of her true nature as a member of his father’s elite, psionically-endowed enforcers - [[The Ten]]. [[Korwyn]] confesses that he is not sure where [[Daxia]]'s loyalties now lie, as she was not a member of this order when she helped him to escape [[Elingor]]. The two seem to bond to an extent, and [[Idris]] promises to keep an eye out for [[Korwyn]] – potentially leaving the group to travel together if things with [[Daxia]] take a bad turn.
+Meanwhile, [[Daxia]], [[Idris]] and [[Korwyn]] order some drinks from the barman, and make light conversation while scanning the crowded tavern for the missing sorceress. Unable to [[spot]] her, [[Daxia]] heads back outside to meet up with the other three at the back entrance. Learning from [[Kaldir]] that the sorceress is in the back room, she heads back to the bar and informs [[Idris]] and [[Korwyn]]. While [[Daxia]] is out of ear-shot, [[Korwyn]] opens up to [[Idris]] about his relationship with [[Daxia]] and of her true nature as a member of his father’s elite, psionically-endowed enforcers - [[The Ten]]. [[Korwyn]] confesses that he is not sure where [[Daxia]]'s loyalties now lie, as she was not a member of this order when she helped him to escape [[Elingor]]. The two seem to bond to an extent, and [[Idris]] promises to keep an eye out for [[Korwyn]] – potentially leaving the group to travel together if things with [[Daxia]] take a bad turn.
 [[Finn]], [[Kaldir]] and [[Rodan]] burst through the back door and surprise [[Merissi]], her fighter body guard [[Garvann Drudd]] and another mage – the conjuror [[Nasdra Syl]]. Hearing the commotion, the barman, [[Grod Dunman]], grabs a weapon from behind the bar and starts shouting that they are under attack. The bar crowd immediately becomes agitated, some stand up to head for the exits while others make a bee-line for the door at the back of the bar which leads to the back room. In the confusion, and having not yet showed his allegiance, [[Korwyn]] takes the opportunity to exit through the main doors and heads to the back entrance, where he takes up a position in the doorway. [[Daxia]] and [[Idris]] head for the door at the back of the bar, and get embroiled in the melee with thugs loyal to [[Virannon]], who have the same idea.

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 On the evening of the 24th, [[Kaldir]] seeks out [[Alicia Rynem]] at [[the Half Moon]] Inn. She thanks him in person for his assistance, and says that he must attend another meeting soon. [[Kaldir]] questions her regarding the Unholy night and asks if there were any other disturbances. [[Alicia]] remains vague on the matter, essentially saying that there was nothing of any particular consequence that they couldn't handle. During the conversation, [[Kaldir]] mentions that the [[Necromancers]] referred to a former member of his party ([[Jarek]]) as an "ally of [[Nessus]]".
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 The party decide to take the kidnap mission as this seems the most time-dependent. They agree to spend the next day resting and dealing with some admin, but they will meet with the bandits the day after.
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 Following the battle, the group take some time to heal up and carefully explore the rest of the cavern. They use [[Detect Magic]] on the dead [[Goblin]] and discover that his [[Short sword 001 | Short Sword]] and [[Wand 002 | Wand]] are both magical. A locked, trapped chest is overcome by [[Kaldir]] and [[Idris]] working together – their reward is 1100gp (in various denominations). The party return to [[Ventelas]] by mid-afternoon, where a further 1200gp is credited to them by [[Enris]] at the [[Mercenaries' Guild]], on behalf of Duke [[Parvellian]]. With the [[Ettins]] defeated, [[Enris]] offers two more jobs to the party:
-*'''[[Inglewood]] Trolls'''
+'''[[Inglewood]] Trolls'''
 "Now then lads – and lady! – this one’s a bit of a personal request. Recently, one of our caravan escorts came under ferocious attack from a small group of creatures that we’ve not encountered before, to my knowledge. Ten feet tall they were, apparently, and with rubbery, green skin and long ungainly arms and legs.
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 I won’t be able to offer you much in the way of reward, I’m afraid, but I’ll see if I can get something out of the Duke for this as nobody is safe while these horrible monstrosities are at large."
-* '''[[Inglewood]] Bandits – Ransom'''
+'''[[Inglewood]] Bandits – Ransom'''
 "Right then – we’ve got a kidnapping on our hands here, it looks like. The bandits in the [[Inglewood]] have been quiet for a while, but it appears they're back with a new leader and are demanding a ransom for the safe return of their prisoner, one "[[Amber Baldwin]]" – her daddy’s quite a well-to-do scholar in [[Ventelas]], don’t you know? Apparently [[Amber]] was kidnapped returning late one night from some fancy party or other. The bandits are trying to milk 1,000gp from poor old Pop Baldwin.
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 The party decide to take the kidnap mission as this seems the most time-dependent. They agree to spend the next day resting and dealing with some admin, but they will meet with the bandits the day after.
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 [[Kaldir]] scribes [[Melf's Acid Arrow]] into his spellbook (he had already taken a day to study and understand it).
-The party make a contact at the [[Ventelas Magical Academy]] ([[Bertrum Reed]]), who is willing to take private commissions on spell crafting and item creation / enchantment. For 800gp, he casts [[Analyse Dweomer]] on [[The Reckoner]] longsword, fully revealing all of its properties to [[Idris]], its current owner. For 200gp, he casts [[Identify]] on the [[Chain Shirt 001 | Chain Shirt +1]], [[Blue Dragon Amulet 001 | Amulet of Natural Armour +2]], [[Ring 001 | Ring of Protection +1]] and [[Longsword 002 | Longsword +1]] recovered from the defeated [[Novenia]].
+The party make a contact at the [[Ventelas Magical Academy]] ([[Bertrum Reed]]), who is willing to take private commissions on spell crafting and item creation / enchantment. For 800gp, he casts [[Analyse Dweomer]] on [[The Reckoner]] longsword, fully revealing all of its properties to [[Idris]], its current owner. For 200gp, he casts [[Identify]] on the following items, recovered from the defeated [[Novenia]]:
 On the evening of the 24th, [[Kaldir]] seeks out [[Alicia Rynem]] at [[the Half Moon]] Inn. She thanks him in person for his assistance, and says that he must attend another meeting soon. [[Kaldir]] questions her regarding the Unholy night and asks if there were any other disturbances. [[Alicia]] remains vague on the matter, essentially saying that there was nothing of any particular consequence that they couldn't handle. During the conversation, [[Kaldir]] mentions that the [[Necromancers]] referred to a former member of his party ([[Jarek]]) as an "ally of [[Nessus]]".
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 [[Korwyn]]'s body is taken to the temple of [[Pelor]], where it rests in the mortuary while [[Daxia]] finds a way to have him resurrected. The group return to [[the Riddlebeck Arms]] to rest, where [[Ranley]] mysteriously goes missing in the night.
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 Whilst relaxing in [[the Riddlebeck Arms]], the party are disturbed by a local farmer and his family. [[Farmer Bosworth]] comes bursting into the Inn, with his wife and two children in tow, short of breath and ranting about [[Ogres]] who have stolen his cattle. Apparently, the family fled when they saw the [[Ogres]] approach, rather than risk being attacked. It would seem that the [[Ogres]] were led by an unusual blue-skinned leader, who possessed the power of flight. His description matches that of the [[Ogre Mage]] the party met at the fort, battling the [[Orc]] leader, [[Garrash]], and his forces.
-The party discuss this event with [[Lord Harlex]], who is reluctant to risk sending troops from the fort. He asks the party to perform a recce of the farm and to report back if they think they will require more support to deal with the [[Ogres]]. The party agree and set off towards [[Bosworth]]'s farm, which is no more than a half hour walk away to the north west. The party locate the farm easily and find a straightforward trail that leads back to the [[Ogres]]' cavernous lair in the foothills of the [[Brightpeak Mountains]], on the edge of a [[light]] forest. Using good tactics and the powerful magical items recovered from the fort, the party are able to defeat the [[Ogres]] and their over-confident [[Ogre Mage]] leader. All of the magical arrows of [[Ogre]] Slaying are expended in the assault, in fact [[Kaldir]] just manages to slay the [[Ogre Mage]] with his last arrow, fired as the creature attempts to cast a [[Charm Person]] spell on [[Finn]].
+The party discuss this event with [[Lord Harlex]], who is reluctant to risk sending troops from the fort. He asks the party to perform a recce of the farm and to report back if they think they will require more support to deal with the [[Ogres]]. The party agree and set off towards [[Bosworth]]'s farm, which is no more than a half hour walk away to the north west. The party locate the farm easily and find a straightforward trail that leads back to the [[Ogres]]' cavernous lair in the foothills of the [[Brightpeak Mountains]], on the edge of a [[light]] forest. Using good tactics and the powerful [[Magical Items|magical items]] recovered from the fort, the party are able to defeat the [[Ogres]] and their over-confident [[Ogre Mage]] leader. All of the magical arrows of [[Ogre]] Slaying are expended in the assault, in fact [[Kaldir]] just manages to slay the [[Ogre Mage]] with his last arrow, fired as the creature attempts to cast a [[Charm Person]] spell on [[Finn]].
 A grand total of 850gp are retrieved from the cavern, along with a [[Greatsword 001 | greatsword]], which they [[Detect Magic|detect magic]] upon and later determnie to be a +1 weapon. Four [[amber]] gems are also prised from a crude wooden throne which the [[Ogre Mage]] had been using, presumably as some symbol of his power over his [[Ogre]] followers. After defeating the [[Ogre]] menace, the party return to the village and report back to [[Lord Harlex]]. He is of course thankful for their intervention, and under pressure from the party regarding a reward for their services, he writes a letter, which he seals, and instructs them to take it to the Duke.
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 The battle essentially over, the party decide to beat a hasty retreat (after bringing [[Idris]] to his feet with a cure spell). [[Finn]] can’t resist heading upstairs to check for anything worth taking, but finds little of value during his brief [[search]]. With the potential fear of city guards arriving on the scene, the party hurry off into the night and head back towards [[the Lucky Lady]]. Here, [[Berrigon]] is initially pleased but by the next day is furious with [[Kaldir]] when he learns that he initiated an all-out assault on one of [[Virannon]]'s known power-bases, despite [[Kaldir]]'s protestations that he had no choice because one of the interrogators had fled to the tavern.
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 The party visit the Duke's castle where they are greeted by the Seneschal, [[Galwin]]. They hand him the sealed letter from [[Lord Harlex]] of [[Riddlebeck]]. [[Galwin]] arranges for 1000gp to be credited to their account (c/o [[Enris]] at the [[Mercenaries' Guild]]) for dealing with the [[Ogres]] near the village. [[Galwin]] informs them that Duke [[Parvellian]] is out of town for a few weeks but would like to meet them when he returns as he has an interesting proposal for them. In the evening, the party visit the fighting pits to watch and bet upon the combatants. On the way, a shady character deliberately bumps into [[Idris]]: '''"Come to [[The blind troll|the Blind Troll]] tavern. Bring [[Kaldir]]. Ask for [[Inga]]. She has a genuine offer for you…"'''
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 Following the meeting, the group return to [[The blind troll|the Blind Troll]] tavern to meet [[Inga]] Tol'neth. The barman, [[Grod Dunman]], looks at them with disgust but sees [[Kaldir]] and [[Finn]] through to the back room to meet [[Inga]]. The rest of the party take up positions outside, by the back door. [[Inga]], surrounded by a mixed group of [[Virannon]]'s enforcers, greets the pair in a somewhat sarcastic manner. She outlines her "employer's" disappointment with the attack on the tavern, but offers them an opportunity to switch sides if they will help her eradicate [[Berrigon]] in a forthcoming assault on [[the Lucky Lady]]. [[Kaldir]], sensing that the [[Wyvern's Talon]] would be the determining factor to the outcome of the conflict, refuses to assist in an attack but instead tells [[Inga]] that he will remain neutral, leaving the way open for her associates to assault the inn without interference. [[Inga]] is unhappy with this arrangement and starts to threaten him, but [[Kaldir]] says that he has defeated [[The blind troll|the Blind Troll]] tavern once already, and alludes to the rest of the party being close by. [[Inga]] reluctantly reconsiders, and agrees to [[Kaldir]]'s suggestion but warns him not to cross her by telling [[Berrigon]] of what she has planned. [[Kaldir]] agrees, and he and [[Finn]] leave the tavern, meeting back up with the others outside and heading to the [[Dancing Dryad Inn]] – a new venue, recommended by [[Finn]].
 === 15th [[Jalin]] 1425 ===
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 Satisfied that they have investigated the manor house as best they can, they return to the inn. The party eventually retires for the evening, but [[Kaldir]] decides to stay up for another couple of hours to keep a watch through his bedroom window. His perseverance is rewarded in the early hours of the following morning, when he spots a cowled figure heading from the area of the general store or temple towards the manor house.
 === 19th [[Jalin]] 1425 ===
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 The party spend the day in [[Little Dingle]] enjoying the final day of the summer fayre – this is the unholy day of [[Orcus]] but with [[Karzoun]] dead, the party have been able to prevent the planned atrocity by destroying its leadership.
 === 21st [[Jalin]] 1425 ===
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 [[Kaldir]] scribes [[Melf's Acid Arrow]] into his spellbook (he had already taken a day to study and understand it).
-The party make a contact at the [[Ventelas Magical Academy]] ([[Bertrum Reed]]), who is willing to take private commissions on spell crafting and item creation / enchantment. For 800gp, he casts Analyse Dweomer on [[The Reckoner]] longsword, fully revealing all of its properties to [[Idris]], its current owner. For 200gp, he casts [[Identify]] on the [[Chain Shirt 001 | Chain Shirt +1]], [[Blue Dragon Amulet 001 | Amulet of Natural Armour +2]], [[Ring 001 | Ring of Protection +1]] and [[Longsword 002 | Longsword +1]] recovered from the defeated [[Novenia]].
+The party make a contact at the [[Ventelas Magical Academy]] ([[Bertrum Reed]]), who is willing to take private commissions on spell crafting and item creation / enchantment. For 800gp, he casts [[Analyse Dweomer]] on [[The Reckoner]] longsword, fully revealing all of its properties to [[Idris]], its current owner. For 200gp, he casts [[Identify]] on the [[Chain Shirt 001 | Chain Shirt +1]], [[Blue Dragon Amulet 001 | Amulet of Natural Armour +2]], [[Ring 001 | Ring of Protection +1]] and [[Longsword 002 | Longsword +1]] recovered from the defeated [[Novenia]].
 On the evening of the 24th, [[Kaldir]] seeks out [[Alicia Rynem]] at [[the Half Moon]] Inn. She thanks him in person for his assistance, and says that he must attend another meeting soon. [[Kaldir]] questions her regarding the Unholy night and asks if there were any other disturbances. [[Alicia]] remains vague on the matter, essentially saying that there was nothing of any particular consequence that they couldn't handle. During the conversation, [[Kaldir]] mentions that the [[Necromancers]] referred to a former member of his party ([[Jarek]]) as an "ally of [[Nessus]]".
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 The party decide to take the kidnap mission as this seems the most time-dependent. They agree to spend the next day resting and dealing with some admin, but they will meet with the bandits the day after.
 === 26th [[Jalin]] 1425 ===
 The party spend the day resting, while [[Kaldir]] studies and understands a [[Knock]] spell in the [[Vamira's Spell Book | spell book]] recovered from the manor house in [[Little Dingle]].
 === 27th [[Jalin]] 1425 ===