Enemies at the (Valdarin's) Gate

[Captain Citanul]

"What about enchanted blades with Magic?"

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"Worked not on Dark Fae Nobles, think on lesser Dark Fae but unsure, anyone know?"

[Vallon Cromwell]

With the ability to drain others of their magical essence, I doubt that magic would be the weapon needed to defeat them.

[Captain Citanul]

Oh they are Warlocks?.. All of them or just some?

[Sebastian]

"Exactly Mugthar! They will believe anything we say as long as we can prove ourselves or make it look like we are stronger than them. He fled after you said you were going to attack him, even though you didn't plan on attacking the leader."

Sebastian looks at Ril'l. He is thinking to himself 'It has been two years here, she never stops smiling. Boy what wouldn't I pay to smile all the time again. Must be nice. I must not rest until........they are settled with. That situation is much bigger than everything happening in town right now. If I could just reclaim my rightful place, I would be able to help this town. There are so many nice people here. Why does the shadow lord and the lich have to ruin everything?'

He finally speaks to Ril'l after looking at the drawing. He giggles a bit and smiles. He giggles because it reminds him of something. "Your drawings are very amusing and colorful. I unfortunately don't know if I can read that language. But I am not making fun of you, it just reminds me of when I used to draw with sticks of such color. Makes me feel great knowing someone still does something I have done many years ago. How would you like to audition your work in my store? I don't know if anyone will buy the drawings.... but if not I can give you some gifts for trying. Also, um I have a favor to ask......this is kinda embarrassing"

He whispers to Ril'l "Um could you make one of Copperware the dwarf over there, me and my associate Segora the orange cleric over there? Make something cool like uh a victory pose or something. Maybe standing in town with Mugthar, Citanul and the rest of the towns people defeating the lich and his minions? If not its no problem. Thanks."

He gives her a thumbs up and smiles. Then he turns around and sits back down listening to the whole conversation unfold. He wonders what kind of madness T'Char and Moroth will bring back for a plan.

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"Only saw one who struck to steal a mages's power. Adorned in black feathers, maybe crown? Moroth swore vengence upon him for crippling shaman powers."

[Captain Citanul]

Im sure not all are warlocks but who knows. We need to start taking notes on each of them.

[Thoradus Copperware]

This is conjecture and I am bias as a smith, but as I child my mother read me stories where certain creatures seem to be harmed by certain metals. I have little else to add in how to harm these creatures aside from what I've already said, It's a long shot but I will speak with others of my trade and see if there is any truth to it. It's good we are all putting effort into this, we all seemed to be informed now on these creatures abilities more or less, hopefully with time and research we will come to a solution.

[Brenda]

Red comes out of the kitchen clutching 2 pitchers of Ale in each hand and sets them on the bar.

"Yes, I've heard of that! Like the stories granny tells me about werewolves being killed only by silver. I always thought it a child's bedtime tale made up to spark the interest of a future alchemist, but who knows, there may be some truth to it.

Who needs a drink?"

[Brenda]

The tavern is suddenly silent - Red realizes that they stopped talking when she came in, and so she puts the pitcher down, and heads back into the kitchen, head down, without another word, hoping she hasn't walked in on something she wasn't supposed to.

[bilgerat]

Bilge emerges quietly from the shadows of corner holding his cup with both hands looking up cautously.

"Bilge think me understand Preatty Voiced Water's drawing, she show her and Artemes Fae friends, Bilge should be in picture too, Artemes Fae like Bilge too. Bilge knows Mugthar as honrable Orc and Bilge will lend his blade bow and ice to any battle Mugthar wants fight in, because Mugthar has shown friendship to Bilge and shown honor to Bilge. But Bilge no agree with Mugthar when he say friend of Artemes no matter. All here say we need more info on Lich we need more info on Fae nobles but then argue about what happened using big words and long talks. Bilge simple goblin but Bilge knows friends tell each other and trust each other. Bilge maybe able to find out more about Fae nobles by Fae friends. Right now sounds like lots of lies lots of guesses lots of anger. Let Ril'l and Bilge talk to Artemes Fae we may find info, Bilge good at finding things may find something Mugthar can use in battle with Lich or Gideon or Fae nobles."

Bilge moves forward refils his cup from Red's pitcher and slips back into his chair in the corner where he can smell the flowers from the window.

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Mugthar's frown has no malice in it, if anything it is gentle

"Bilge seeks goodness in all, sometimes seeks what not there. Dark Fae befriend Bilge, not mean actually Bilge friend. Dark Fae prove can't be trusted, can't assume Bilge's friend is what seems. Until he prove self must assume worst, or fall victim to Dark Fae treachery once more. Try seek truth, see if find it, be mindful of deception not trust Dark Fae words until have real reason to. If Bilge right Mugthar first say so"

[bilgerat]

Some say Goblins no can be trusted, some say Orcs no can be trusted. Some Orcs are bad, some goblins are bad. Bilge no doubt Mugthar that some dark fae need blade. Bilge just wonders if some dark fae like some Orc and Goblins can be friends and help with the bad ones. If Artemes Fae turns be false friend Mugthar will not need kill him, Bilge will.

[Thoradus Copperware]

*Copperware interrupts*
We're not completely aware of the their true intentions Bilge, one thing I will point out is that these dark fae seem to belong to the same tribe. Now a orcs or goblins or even humans of the same tribe will typically have similar goals and viewpoints. It may not hold one hundred percent true but keep in mind a warlike tribe bent on domination a particular region, the majority of the tribe will be aligned in goals, and mindset. These fea definitely form a particular organization, now some are nobles and some are peasants I believe. I suppose a unique individual of higher stature may be a black sheep of the group, it is also possible that a disgruntled lower cast individual could become upset with his lot. I will just end this with, these are magical creatures from another realm and we simply do not know any indiviuals intentions at this point. Seeing what has already taken place it is best to air on the side of caution, at least for the time being. I hope you are right that your "friend" is truly kind of heart, but I have my doubts, so please be careful.