Whispers to the Dark XIII

by Raphael

It’s been harder to find a quiet moment to speak to you my queen.

It was a tough journey back to Drynna with people of Bel in tow, lost a few through attacks in the swamp and a few to sickness. I was surprised that a some were foolish enough to consider remaining in the swamp once the Hags spell had lifted. Perhaps their minds were still clouded but we did our best to let them see reason. The wizard did confirm that the curse and affected magic had begun to fade in the swamp following Baritihia’s death.

My Drow companion did very well indeed to convince an instigator, I had perhaps misjudged her capacity to influence others. I hear also that our sergeant had found a bond with a gnomish villager that was instrumental in convincing the last stragglers to concede and join us for the journey. My approach was to instil fear and have the people respond on a more instinctual level, it was my course to make them understand that they were the prey and not the hunters, with Barithia gone, and apply some logic to the matter, and this did not work as well as I had hoped. Their nature is closer to that of the children of summer and I instead helped prepare for the journey. The paladin gave a moving speech to the village, it felt more like a performance than a speech but again it was successful in achieving our goals. The people of Bel will be safer in Drynna, of that I have little doubt.

On returning to Drynna, we confronted the counsellor of the sunset lodge, I gave him as much information as I saw fit, the hags, the curse, Bel, and once I felt I had confirmed his innocence in the matter, I revealed more and asked him to make enquiries. Those who might know of the exact nature of the deal might give answer to the key question I have; Why the Hags acted now? He is fond of Althia, a pity perhaps with what might be done, and I left her part in this story out for now. That is where we go next. Guide me if you see fit, but I think I find myself in the role of judge.

Yours

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Whispers to the Dark IV - Downtime
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