Elven Village Talk

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“Interesting. I have acquired a book that details a particular resentment and defensive posturing against elves in particular. Well it gives me at least one provable fact that my source isn’t some madman’s fiction.”

Miklos’s worry crossed his face during Rahasia’s story. “I fear that even if we defeat the Rahib, his guardian and all his twisted elven army we too shall be powerless to resist the lure of the eye. As in the case of the great Elyas himself even if he did not wholy succumb to the power of the jewel, others did to his undoing.”

“Rahasia, you say that no one can speak of the guardian and this is wise. For if the nature of the beast goes forth an means of defeating it can be devised and prepared for. However this secrecy is now a nonscense if as you say the Rahib is the master of the beast and the tower then you are only aiding them by remaining quiet. You say the guardian was created?”

“It is common knowledge that guardians may take many forms. It might even be a trap rather than a creature and non necesarily magical despite being devised by a wizard.” Miklos tried to recall his lectures of conjuration, animation and summoning, he tried to explain it in simple terms. “In my studies guardian creatures are more commonly summoned and bound into service. These can be the most powerful but also the least trustworth as they are placed under duress. They can take any form from a man to a foul demon of the nether worlds. Animations are simple compared to conjured constructs, commonly corpses are used as they are easier to work with. Constructs are devilishly difficult, time consuming and expensive to make. They last forever are absolutely loyal, magically resistant, extremely strong and powerful. Some are possesed of strange powers. If we face one of these I would suggest the use of ranged weapons! But knowing our luck so far whatever we face Seath’s Sword and Feldard’s Axe will be our only defense.”

Miklos sighed, “All this is wild conjecture. Rahasia, if we have any chance to defeat the Rahib we must know the nature of the guardian. Take me to your father that I might prevail upon him to give up his secret.”

Feldard listened with only half attention to the ramblings of the mage. Then chuckled at Miklos’ question to Rahasia. “Obviously you were too lost in your own musings when reading the messenger’s letter. Her father is captured by Rahib.”

The mage reddened at being caught out by the dwarf, but decided to let it drop added, “I’m sorry Rahasia I shall be more attentive in future.”

Maruc had listened intently to the mage, his own mind turning over the facts. “This new name ‘Teriak’ fills me with foreboding. What a cruel twist of Fate it would be that this Rahib was the self-same man, and that in defeating the guardian we inadvertantly deliver the Opal into his hands? Miklos you said yourself if the guardian was a powerful construct it would be impossible to subvert. Perhaps it has not been then?”

“If Teriak is indeed the Rahib it would explain many things, including his ability to apparently charm elves.”

The priest turned to Saeth. “Do not put yourself in unnecesary danger, this man has a proven ability to defeat wills as strong as yours. You night get close enough to plunge a dagger into him but will you want to when the time comes?”

“Its a shame we could not dress Feldard up as an elf maid! He I think would make short work of any enchanter.” He grinned.

The dwarf balked at the mere mention of being dressed up as a elfmaid. “I’ll face the Guardian barehanded before that is even an option! But you are right in your concern about Saeth’s plan. I don’t envy having her skills against us should the Rahib ensorcel her, but there are few other options unless one of the kids know of a secret way into the temple?”

The dwarfs grumpy gaze looked over the crowd of young elves still about. He knew that if there was ever any tunnel or cavern that was deemed off limits, that was where dwarven youth would sneak off to when the elders weren’t looking. Perhaps elven children were the same? Unfortunately, none stepped forward.

Saeth scanned the crowd, waiting for any of the villagers to declare that they knew their way about the temple. She had to admit, she rather preferred the idea of going in completely unseen. “Anyone? Any of you at least able to sketch a map of the temple interior?” Saeth picked up a twig and offered it to the group of villagers.

“Only the Siswa may enter the temple, I’m afraid. It has been this way since the time of Elyas.” said Rahasia.

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