Character Interludes II

Here are some updates on characters in the current game:

"Red" Sally chosen of Mesha:

Much had happened to the once simple farm girl of Eros, and it had taken its toll in many ways. Her face now aged with preternatural wisdom brought on by a journey through multiple dimensions (see Chapter 16), still caused her to pause when she looked upon her own reflection. Her skills had improved quite a bit since that fateful day when the Man-beasts razed their village. The forces of Law constantly struggled to force her into a position she wasn't sure she wanted. What had started for her as a simple peasants tribute to a Goddess had set her on a path to be one of Mesha's chosen, a daughter of Chaos. Yet after all she and the survivors of Eros had been through, as well as all she had done, she still felt under appreciated in her endeavors. Sally had aged physically, and it was harsh, many years of her young life were torn away in a magical minute. Still she had vanquished all the evil she had come to face, though she felt weak in mind, body and wisdom, her spirit was youthful and drove her on.  The speed of the cobra aided her in battle allowing her to find openings for attack where others did not, she had always been fast and still was.

Since her battle with the Demon Hound, Sally had taken some time to herself. Wandering the streets and shops of Modron led her to discover a pair of rival Alchemists, and after some investigation she was able to secure private tutoring from Argon in this craft. There were also the notes and books from the Emerald Enchanter of which she felt she might learn a secret or two as well. Back on the farm she had helped the village women prepare salves and poultices for various ailments so the basic skill was there, and with her faith the possibility to imbue Mesha's blessing to the whole of Modron's sick seemed a goal worth chasing.


Faraud the sailor:

Faraud had seen many things, frightful horrors and creatures of myth. His strength was stolen from his limbs on a Stygian funeral barge that dark night over a year ago. The Wizard that had saved his life had recently gone away. "He's gone, where Wizard's go." he had been told by Lars. Things be told however, working for the Heroes of Eros was worth it's weight in rum here in Modron. Captain Hookah, Gilligan and himself crewed their dragon boat that was powered by sorcery itself, and he had money when needed. His days were easier by far than they had been, more often than not all he had to do was guard the boat while the others went off on adventures. He was beginning to realize that if he wanted to be more than just a sailor he was going to need to face his superstitions and learn to flow with life like water. He didn't want to wear the red cat's cloak, but felt he could stand with the others when things got rough. He sharpened his knives and kept his armor oiled. As long as he stayed with the Heroes of Eros, adventure was always on the horizon and he would be ready.


Moep:

 Since his return from the events chronicled by Cire Elik as the "Sea Queen", (see Chapter 13) Moep has been reveling in his celebrity as the greatest halfling chef since Pansy Broadbelt last cooked for the ancient Dragon Kings! There is rumor that King Anoethin's chamberlin has been seeking to offer Moep the position of Royal Chef. In the meantime the halfling has been showing up all over town cooking for various patrons that pay dearly to throw a dinner party with edibles crafted by Moep. The other Heroes of Eros have seen barely a single fuzzy toe in the past months of their friend though he can be found sometimes carousing at the Grin Reaper.


Brother Beavis:

In honor of the newest addition to the Losborst Tavern Tabernacle here in the village of Magnussen, Brother Beavis bade the congregation "Drink 'em up people!". After the events of the 13th Skull, Beavis and Erwyn the dwarf stayed behind to convert a dilapidated building over to the second in a series of drinking houses devoted to the god of Wine and drink. This establishment is the first to have the handcrafted stone goblet fountain out front from which a Cleric of Losborst can turn the free flowing water to either beer or wine dependant upon the celebration being overseen. Leaving the Tavern-acle in the care of a curate devoted to Losborst Beavis turns his attention to the task of returning to the town of Tegel where he will attempt to deal directly with the undead spirit of a young woman and bring back Sven from the dead.


Erwyn Rockclimber:

After crafting the stone goblet fountain for his friend, Erwyn set to updating the family book of Woe. He was not the first in his family to have returned from the dead, but could see that this was not a common occurrence. His great, great, great uncle Borgrimm had been brought back from the dead by his boon companion, a human thief called Corrno. Corrno had apparently gambled with Thanatos himself for the dwarfs soul and won! It was as the pair fled the underworld that Corrno admitted to Borgrimm he had cheated. That was where Borgrimm's warning lie. "You may cheat death, and feel you have gained a new life. But what you have actually gained is not unlike a candle that burns from both ends. For now Death actively pushes you towards a fate that will be worse than the death your were originally to suffer. Erwyn knew now that he and the other returned-ones had best make the best of what time they had left.

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