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So, it has come to pass. I, Fidark, have fallen. I hope I have served Tomanak well. Please accept this as my testament and legacy.

My arms and armor are to be returned to the chapter house of Tomanak, to be used as it sees fit.

I have few other possessions, perhaps some personal adventure gear or other belongings. These I would leave to Jada Smithsdotter, my courageous and valiant companion.

I would further request that my gold be given to Xankul, for his use or to further the good of the people.

My room and lodging should be given to Norvasc, my good friend from the longshoremans, who gave me employment when none other would. He and his family can finally have the home the wished for.

Any commercial ventures should be divided equally amongst the remaining partners, remembering to tithe to Tomanak any remainder.

Proposal:
Find another way to locate Shilukar’s lair instead of invading Blackstone Castle

Purpose:
1) Avoid transgression against High Priest Itlestein
2) Avoid transgression of the law of Ptolus

Goal:
1) Obtain information to lead us to Shilukar’s lair to:
a. Discover secret to breaching Lord Abacron’s stasis
i. Prevent the need for Lady Rill and Lord Zavere to offer Shilukar in exchange for the secret, protection of and residence within Castle Shard
ii. Better the relationship of the party with Castle Shard
b. Capture Shilukar
i. Bring the criminal to justice
ii. Remove the menace from society thus making the City of Ptolus and her citizens safer

The Hradani are attuned to something loosely called the "magic field." This is the source of many of the legends around Hradani, how mages targeting them with spells have seen them go haywire. (+2 willpower save) However, this comes at a cost. No Hradani may ever cast an Arcane spell and cannot be a spell casting member of the classes Sorcerer or Magic User.

A Hradani is of the magic field, but cannot use the magic field, without a God's help.

Fidark looked around the well-lit weapons and salle and the prominent crossed maces of the order on the wall. These weren't for show; they were battle worn and cared for.
"My name is Fidark. I be a Champion of Tomanak, and I was looking for the local chapter of the order"
"A Champion! Welcome, Welcome!" With a quick bow, he tossed his practice sword to the younger Thoma, and jumped from the training platform and quickly approached, hands out. "My name is Omacor and I am happy to see you! Come, sit, let us talk a while. Thomas, bring tea!" with a quiet dignity Omacor set his leg on a stool, propping it up, while Fidark sat on a rather wide wooden bench. It was too low for him, but that was common when everyone was so short.
"So, Champion Fidark Welcome to the City! I am head of this chapter, such as it is, and we are at your service. What brings you to the city?"

The gods and goddesses of the "word" that hradani come from are added below. Since the world setting isn't quite what is in use by the originator of these authors, I expect that these gods are simply grafted on to the powers in the world we are in, or mapped to something similar.

THE GODS OF NORFRESSA

THE GODS OF LIGHT

Orr All-Father

Often called "The Creator" or "The Establisher," Orr is considered the creator of the universe and the king and judge of gods. He is the father or creator of all but one of the Gods of Light and the most powerful of all the gods, whether of Light or Dark. His symbol is a blue starburst.

Kontifrio

"The Mother of Women" is Orr's wife and the goddess of home, family, and the harvest. According to Norfressan theology, Kontifrio was Orr's second creation (after Orfressa, the rest of the universe), and she is the most nurturing of the gods and the mother of all Orr's children except Orfressa herself. Her hatred for Shîgû is implacable. Her symbol is a sheaf of wheat tied with a grape vine.

The following Scribe Entry DOES NOT EXIST. It has been erased by means of a divine erase spell. It is presented here solely for the enjoyment of the Ptolus Campaign players and DM, as well as for any other readers of our campaign plot notes. For explanation, see Jada Smith’s Story, Chapter 10a Interlude - Jada Diary Entry On Second Thought

The 10th of Sun in the Year 721 IA – Researching the Wishborn’s Abode
Present: Jada, Kilan, Morpheus, Keth, Sir Adam, celestial knight of the Pale Tower (Morpheus’ retainer)
Place: “Glitterfelt” Seamstress Shop, Midtown (diagonally across Center Street from St Gustav’s Chapel)

Scribe Entries by Jada Smith, Acolyte of Lothian

The Sixth of Newyear in the Year 721 IA – Initiating our Adventuring Party
Called together by open invitation to join a new adventuring party promising opportunity for adventure and wealth, meeting at the Ghostly Minstrel
Business: Meeting and Mingling
Present: Fidark (a very large Hradani with dog-like ears, warrior of the god Tomanok, came from the South to Ptolus by a “calling”), Levaquin (a Shoal Elf apprentice mage seeking to practice his magical art in an adventuring life), Modrek-Hai (a quiet, Harrow Elf seeking fortune), Jada Smith (young female human acolyte of Lothian, daughter of Drogan Smith - a successful Locksmith in Ptolus)

Scribe Entries by Sister Jada Smith, C-A of Lothian

The Icy Chambers and the Treasure Trove
- Fidark, Xankul, Brusselt, Zane, and Jada secure ropes and descend to the naturally formed but unnaturally cold chamber below where Kilan and Modrek await them. Modrek apparently had healed Kilan and returned our bard to consciousness.
- Due to the release of cold with the breaking of the fleshy membrane, two Minotaurs encased in two iced wall alcoves begin to melt. The alcoves are separated by a frozen pool with a relatively thin crust of ice.
- The party prepares for battle but holds their attacks. The Minotaurs shake free from their icy confines and declare, “Ah! The Night of Dissolution has come.”

Scribe Entries by Sr. Jada Smith, C-A of Lothian

The 8th of Sun in the Year 721 IA – Scouting Ahead
Present: Jada, Kilan, Morpheus, Fidark, Iltumar
Place: 14 Elm St., Oldtown
- The Fireday Fighters go to investigate the house at the address of 14 Elm St. where the alleged “Secret Project” of the Brotherhood of Blood is located, according to Dilar, the centaur (deep member of the Chaos Cult).