Alice circles Yulya and brushes against her like a cat
Haa, I'm sooo exhausted... But...
Alice fixates the unwanted piece of candy in Yulya's hand
...before you throw that away, can I have it? Then I'll surely have the strength to keep watch!
Yulya cant help but laugh at her alien friends antics as she hands her the 2nd piece and pats her headThese candies sure are delicious, right?
To your relief Mormesk returns through a rift in time space that quickly heals as he steps through. He looks down at you all resting and your minds are filled with a rather pleased sense of satisfaction.
"The mountain is clear, I have sealed the portal to the Underdark, removed 'the spectator' and all other remaining interlopers."
Again Yulya catches herself feeling relieved by the appearance of an undead. But this one has definitely been helpful - even a cleric has to acknowledge thatSir Mormesk! Good to see you are back! We have taken Nezzers head! Only one burning skull of the Spectator remains on the loose!
He seems to know where it is and steps toward the severed head of Nezzner, taking it from its stow, he lifts it to look into its eyes, "I see you've completed your task. I have done well to trust you with this matter and now that the mine is clear I will take my leave. I would ask that you do not disturb my chest, I have re-secured it and will be back for it soon"
He places the following items at your feet.
- Wand of Magic Missiles: 1d6 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn 7 total charges. If last charge is used it will likely be damaged beyond repair.
- Jade Frog
- 4 mithril coins (worth 100 gold each) meant to be payment for your help in clearing the mountain so he could tie up the loose ends he felt he should do before he leaves.
Yulya eyes the wand with joy and bowsWe gladly accept this reward Sir Mormesk though we would not have stood a chance without your help! You have my deepest gratitude! Certainly we shall not take any of your belongings from your chest.
Yulya feels all has come to an unexpectedly positive conclusion when suddenly..."I will return to Neverwinter for now and inquire as to my standing in the order. The mountain holds no more value to me, and I hope to be given the task to find and secure the Forge of Spells from wherever it has been taken."
Yulya flinchesYou... N-Neverwinter?
Yulya imagines Mormesk popping up in the city and causing havoc as he will undoubtedly be treated as the undead monster he has become. She tries to choose her words carefully.Sir Mormesk I am certain the inhabitants of Neverwinter will be... excited by your arrival - but maybe not in the way you hope. Sir Mormesk - centuries have passed and time - uh - has taken a toll on your body. May I suggest to alter your appearance to a - less intimidating form before leaving this mountain? Just not to cause any misunderstandings and avoid unnecessary conflict...
He bows his head in thanks, "is there anything else you need of me before I take my leave?"[/i]
Yulya thinks briefly then takes out her ledger and the ink quill and paper and quickly writes a short letter to Freya. She sums up their task of clearing the mine on behalf of Gundrens brothers - their encounter with the Cloaked Wolves bandit organization and the druid Alric and Nezzer the black spider. Yulya adds that these bandits are behind the abduction of the orphanage girls and the attacks on the Neverwinter-Phandalin route in general. She includes the monsters encountered in the mine. The mysterious Forge of Spells and the Spectator. And finally Mormesks role of helping them despite being an undead and her estimate of the time passed since his death and the disappearance of the Forge. She omits the Amethyst Heart for now and makes no mention of Ashleys death and M3gans appearance and Summer's presence in Phandalin.Please accept this letter which briefly explains the events that took place in this mountain and your role in supporting us! When you come to Neverwinter please deliver it to Freya of the Adventueres Guild. Consider it a letter of recommendation from my party. It should help you gain recognition in the city as I am afraid you might be treated as an enemy otherwise. Remember that centuries has passed and the people who once had known you have long passed away. And should it come to the worst - please show restraint and do not attack the inhabitants of Neverwinter - even if they may initially show hostility towards you. This is my only wish.
Yulya bows and hands Mormesk the letter.
Just then, Yulya gets a vision from SheShe, the natural state of crystals in this cavern thins the veil between material and ethereal worlds, and a burst of knowledge like a download of data comes through. Though she sounds and feels different, it is still her. She says that you have all gained enough experience and all the conditions necessary to advance to level 5. She states she and Ashley have arranged that when dawn breaks tomorrow, you will all be level 5.
Yulya wonders how this is possible without an orb or oracle but is glad the responsibility for leveling up is not hers.The vision Yulya has is like nothing she's seen of SheShe before. The child in the vision smiles, then with an apologetic look she says, "I'm taking Ashley with me to play for a while. Corellon is here to help you for now."
A dark haired catgirl who looks something like Ashley but not more than a child waves, then takes SheShe's hand and they skip off down a long golden sand beach and the scene fades with Corellon and The Cat God discussing some unknown subject.
Yulya again envies the dead while she has to deal with all the mundane annoyances of daily lifeYou get the feeling that they've communicated with M3gan. You look at M3gan Panther and wonder what this all means, but that will have to wait, the big metal cat has fallen asleep.
Yulya looks at the panther with slight unease wondering when or if she will ever see Ashley again and mumbles to herself.How will we manage without Ashleys summons? And when it comes to negotiations we are doomed without her! Doomed!
Nyaaa, wait a minute Nya! What happened to the Phandalin girls Nya? I think the panther saved them but where did they go Nya?
Yulya is similarly shockedOh no! You are right Cat! I totally forgot!
Sir Mormesk may i bother you for a last task? Nezzner abducted several girls from Phandalin for unknown reasons! We do not know about their current whereabouts and condition.Your vast power and knowledge might be needed in saving them. Will you lend us a hand?
Yulya just hopes Mormesk hasnt filed the girls under 'interlopers' and teleported them into the negative plane
