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10/16/23

Nix's Tricks

by Revered Father Darcell Durros

The day took an unexpected turn when I crossed paths with a group of adventurers who had recently lost their paladin companion. The details of their loss remain shrouded in mystery, but their stories hinted at a tale filled with both sorrow and intrigue.
 
Our meeting took a dramatic twist when they entered "Pan's Precious Pieces," a place filled with peculiarities, not the least of which was the gnome proprietor, Nix. Suspicion and distrust loomed in the air, as Nix's defenses triggered a cage that ensnared the adventurers, subjecting them to electric shocks. It became clear that their claims of knowing Baram, a mutual acquaintance, were met with skepticism.
 
The situation escalated rapidly, with Ellis casting a spell that shattered much within the room. However, the newcomers wisely decided to reach out to Baram using a sending stone to resolve the misunderstanding peacefully.
 
After a series of tense conversations, they were freed. The newcomers were sent to retrieve the body of their fallen companion, Haldir. In a daring and desperate move, they used Nix's strange machine to bring him back to life. Lightning crackled around them during the resurrection, but it miraculously succeeded, restoring Haldir to the land of the living.
 
Nix, the enigmatic gnome, then introduced me to the party. We didn't have much time to get acquainted, as a sudden onslaught of ice spikes struck the building. In haste, we tended to our wounds, with myself lending my divine power to embolden Nix, Haldir, and Ellis.
 
We quickly decided to leave "Pan's Precious Peaches" as the city of Esmeltaran came under attack by ice shards and unleashed animals. The world outside was in chaos, and it was evident that our journey had taken an unexpected and perilous turn.