Game Thread The Village of Barovia - Page 23

Evil Pie · #**331** 01-05-2010, 10:45 PM

Zool looks to Ismark. "Sorry to interrupt but I have been wondering this for a while and since I with knowledgeable people form this town I might as well get it out in the open."

He clears his though and speaks. "What does Kolyan Indirovich, the Burgomaster of Barovia own? I'm also looking for a man by the name of Jeref who struck a deal with this town to clear out a large pack of werewolves loose in the Svalich woods. Has he come back?
Lastly, what is their story?" He jerks his head in the direction of the cloaked figures.

lampofdoom · #**332** 01-07-2010, 08:01 PM

Ismark stares into space for a while then suddenly shakes his head and snaps from his reverie. "My father was in control of all the land from the Ghakis mountains east to Nova Vaasa, and all the way south to the Sawtooth mountains. Most of that is the Svalich woods, although there are several settlements scattered throughout. He used to be first under the Zarovich family, they used to rule all of Barovia from Castle Ravenloft, until they were all killed...." He gestures to the castle that looms ominously over the town. "As for Jeref, I have neither heard nor seen a man by that name. Those, however, I can tell you about. They're Vistani, traveling people. I believe they're camped near Tser pool, north of here."

Evil Pie · #**333** 01-07-2010, 10:08 PM

hmmm, Ergo, you mind checking the dead man and seeing if his pendant has any names Engraved on it? there will be 2 bits in it for ya

He stands and walks over to the Vistani and smiles as he listens in on their heated conversation.

Dark Necrofear · #**334** 01-10-2010, 02:34 PM

"Just help him with whatever," said Cassandra as she headed back to the house, "I going to work on some things."

"Hurray!" cried out Ergo as she skipped over to the corpse. "I get to play with Zool, the king of fools who is so cool!"

(Ooc: Cassandra is going to work on making acid flasks, tell me when you want me to make the check.)

lampofdoom · #**335** 01-10-2010, 11:53 PM

Ergo's quick search of the dead man's effects turns up no initials or engraved markings.

OOCGo ahead and make the Craft check now.

Evil Pie · #**336** 01-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Zool finally speaks up to the 3 hooded figures. You're as good as dead if you try and escape this place. we came in half prepared and its taken us about 2 days and 3 nights to get to the town square from where we came form. you don't seem to be well prepared so you will perish.
If you have any information for us we might be able to see you home.
He stands and walks over to a window and peers out scanning for any more undead while still speaking to them. if the undead don't get you, the were-beasts will.

He walks back and lets himself fall in an empty chair.
So are we staying the night or are we heading out?

Dark Necrofear · #**337** 01-13-2010, 12:21 PM

Ergo pockets the pendant and searches the bodies carefully for anything left behind.

Renrik · #**338** 01-13-2010, 06:56 PM

A small old white haired man sits at a table his robes are red striped with gold and he wear unfamiliar ornate jewelry about his person.

I'm sorry to intrude, but I was wondering if, perchance, anyone could tell me how much of this town we expect is still among the living.

Evil Pie · #**339** 01-13-2010, 07:10 PM

Zool shrugs to the old man.
"Could be half, could be a quarter, could be a hand full.
Thorden wishes to alert the people and let them selves be known, but if they are anything like the first people we met they will be cowering in the back rooms being suspicious of us."
He scratches his head trying to think.
"I have some chalk and could mark the houses with people. the problem is finding out of people are really in there. we would have to coax them out but by that time more undead would have arrived. "

Renrik · #**340** 01-13-2010, 08:55 PM

The man scratches his wiry white beard. So do we have the ability to protect them in the mansion, or should we lead them out of the region. As they are they are undead waiting to happen, and if there's one thing we don't need, it is more of those rotting corpses walking about.

Renrik · #**341** 01-13-2010, 11:29 PM

Evil Pie · #**342** 01-13-2010, 11:33 PM

"Well, the forest outside of this area is might have undead but fore sure it will have the abominations of were-beasts. so we would have to see them out of here and into the tavern we came from.
Besides, the job I took was vague on what it meant by saving this town.
if the church is where I have to go to end this, then so be it.
I haven't been told of any side trips so I guess we are going to the church."

He opens his haversack and pulls out the journal.
This journal I found said there might be something that can help combat the evil. that's the only piece of information I have come across.

Renrik · #**343** 01-14-2010, 05:24 PM

I would stake that those people would come out of their houses with much less argument if they were on fire.

Renrik · #**344** 01-14-2010, 05:25 PM

But, what exactly did the journal say?

Evil Pie · #**345** 01-14-2010, 06:31 PM

Zool opens it and clears his throat and reads the journal to everyone once more.

journalPelos 23. We have reached the village of Barovia. The situation is far worse then we feared. We managed to fight our way to the town square, although Thendrick took a rather vicious wound to the belly. Luckily Mathilda was able to patch him up quickly. Her holy spells have come much in hand during this venture. We will rest here for the night and ask around the survivors for any sign of the sword.

Pelos 24. Still no luck. The sword eludes us, although we are certain it is somewhere in the lands of Barovia. The villagers keep telling us to visit a Madam Eva. Around noon Thendrick and Mathilda decided to head off to the old church to the northwest. The villagers insist that this is where the undead are coming from, not unlikely as this is also where the graveyard is. Mathilda believes that the church's archives may hold records of the swords location.

Pelos 27. My companions have not returned. I grow worried that they may have fallen. The villagers grow ever more insistent that I should travel to Madam Eva and take her council. However I am the best equipped to defend the survivors. As long as I breathe this square shall not fall.

Pelos 28. It has become clear that I am the only survivor of our party. This place, it saps the will and crushes the spirit. I now believe I will not leave this place alive. If any find this journal, know that I defended those who were too weak with my last breath. I implore you to find the Sunsword and end this curse that has befallen Barovia. It is a potent tool against undead. Seek out Madam Eva and any aid you can find. - Ashlyn Youngblood, humble warrior of Pelor, and seeker of the sword.

"As for setting the houses on fire, I don't fully agree on that because of what Ismark's father promised to Thorden, Cassandra, and I, in his letter."

Zool looks to Thorden.
"So Thorden, whats the plan."