So Azalin set off the Doomsday Device and he turned all of Il Aluk into a city of undead. All of you are now undead and need to decide what type of undead you are going to be.

Nymeria you will need to be a Lich!
Charani: you have a choice between the following: ghost, vampire, wraith, specter, ghast, ghoul, zombie or skeleton...

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

Panian urges the others to head back quickly to meet with Nichia, Charani, Nymeria and Vito. He is filled with worry for his friends, hoping for them to be alive and healthy, but the more he witnesses of the city the more he accepts and begins to prepare himself for what his friends have become. "Damn this entire city," He mutters, and is surprised at the abrasive whisper that his voice sounds like. It's starkly different than before, thin and otherworldly. He thinks about his friends again. What if the trance was protection from the Doomsday device? He tries to reassure himself... but, If even righteous Theodoric could go from a holy man to a decaying Wizard of the dead, what awaits his other friends? The creatures of darkness that he passes should fill him with dread, but he welcomes their negative energy. He sees the other dead in the city eyeing him with their strange eyes and feels a sense of welcome for their hatred. It is a strange tugging at his being, this abstract idea of vengeance that seems as though it must be fulfilled. He shakes it away the best he can, but his mind keeps coming back to it. Whatever he felt through the ideals of the Blood Oath to protect Nymeria is now a near overwhelming obsession. He feels driven to return, and doesn't even realize that he is often ignoring obstacles in his way, just simply passing through them.

In reply to Panian (msg # 2):

Theodoric is becoming aware of some of the powers he has on this new form. He dislikes it. The temptation to use certain powers may be corrupting to his soul. He does not speak his concerns aloud at this time,  but he recalls the corruption of Vampire Panian and Mokellos. He looks around at the members of the group and ponders how becoming Undead may affect the souls of his friends... even Remos's soul... and even his own. He has learned that even those whof are "good" carry a tiny kernel of evil within. Under the right circumstance,  that kernel grows. In Ravenloft, the soil is fertile for corruption. Now, in this city of the dead, where new and tempting powers avail, corruption is a greater risk then ever.
Theo quickly resolves himself to remain focused on restoring himself and his friends to their living forms before they become unrecognizable.
Silently, he hurries with Ghost Panian toward Nichia's house.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

Game maps are loaded with the map of the area you are in! Let me know if you can see them. The one is set as the main map and then if you scroll down to the bottom you can selected the second part of the map. I hope this works because it will add another level of rpol playing!!!

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 3):

Loranys is extremely anxious. Her friends visages are literally ghastly. Her deathly screech, like a rusted gate opening to the underworld, has her frightened into silence. She hurries to keep up with Panian and Theo. She wants to be within arms' reach of Theo at all times.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 4):

Panian is interested in seeing what Block Ten and the Reaper's Chapel is as they pass them on the way back to the Hovel. Anything interesting of note? Any activity that seems strange? If of any importance, could I have a description of the scene we pass as we go by? Depending, Panian may have a look-see...

In reply to Panian (msg # 6):

Reaper's Chapel:
This dead-end street leads to a small chapel with a domed roof. Its stained glass windows show images of a grim reaper using a scythe to cut down skeletal figures rising from the ground. Through the open doors of the chapel come the sounds of a hymn being sung.

A stream of figures files silently past you, headed toward the chapel. Some are mere skeletons while others have the waxy skin and staring eyes of zombies. One turns to pluck at your sleeve.

"Come," it whispers. "The priests will tell us how to escape this purgatory. With their help, we can return to our former lives."

In reply to Panian (msg # 6):

I took this approach as if you went North from Grim Fastness going to Nichia's hovel. If you went east, then North, you would go to Block Ten first...if that is the case let me know and I will give you info about Block Ten. You would have to pass one or the other....you wouldn't probably walk past both???

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

Hallid walks with his "dead" head down and looks totally defeated. You hear him muttering about not being able to save Joey and how this is his fault. He keeps repeating that he would do anything to get Joey back. He seems to be in some type of funk and even Krysnys can't get through to him.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 9):

Loranys is starting to panic. Much like how, in her "alive" state, she can't control her impulsiveness, now in her wraith state she can't control her anxiety. The image of the Grim Reaper, the whispered invitations to join them (and who are they?) in the chapel, and Hallid's despair have all conspired against her ability to stay calm. She starts making a raspy, horrid breathing sound--her wraith's equivalent to hyperventalating. She grasps Theo's upper arm and buries her head in his shoulder.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 8):

I figured we would have gone North, so logically if we are headed to N.'s Hovel, we would have just seen the Temple.

Panian stops for a minute, observing. The last thing he wants to do is go into another temple in this cursed town. He thinks back to when he was the only one who disagreed with going to the last place. Religion has never quite been his way, and at each temple or ceremony he has been to as of late, he has simply become further solidified with this belief. To him, the only spiritual being whom has done anything remotely good is Lelothot, but he is somewhat skeptical of her. While she did give Nymeria the key to bring him back, at what cost? He felt a marked difference in her last time they communed. She has lost a finger, he eyes are white.She has consumed eyes and bathed in blood and he felt all of that in his last commune. Religion in any form has shown to corrupt... He moves on from this place and hopes the others follow his whispy form.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 10):

Theodoric puts an arm around Loranys in an attempt to comfort her.

"Let's press on to Nichia's house to find Charani and Nymeria. Then we shall have to come back here to find out what this zombie is talking about."

If the others watch Theodoric, they will see his lips moving silently as if he is speaking. He is repeating a prayer or mantra.

Softly only to Loranys, he says "Your despair is valid, but this is not our fate. We will either find our way back to the world of the living or we shall find the final peace that we have earned. In either case, we will get away from this Hell together. Have courage."

In reply to DMJW (msg # 1):

Meanwhile in the Hovel...

Charani's eyes fly open.  But the dark things she has seen in her vision are nothing compared to the lich sitting next to her.  Her first reaction is to back into a corner where she can observe and attack the lich if necessary, not trusting that it is Nymeria.  She catches a glimpse of herself in a nearby bucket of water.  Her eyes are red, her face is grey and wisp-like, shifting, changing.  She touches the water to be sure of her reflection, only for the water to turn to ice.  Desperate, she goes to find if Goya is still in the hovel.

In reply to Charani (msg # 13):

When Panian and friends arrive at the hovel. He passes through the front door...

In reply to Charani (msg # 13):

Once arriving at the hovel, Krysnys attempts to enter in search of her friends and finds she is unable to do so. So, she just stands outside looking dejected.

She is struggling that Hallid is barely responsive, this is all their fault, and she doesn't even care that she is a vampire now. It doesn't matter. None of it matters.

In reply to Panian (msg # 14):

Theodoric goes right in after Panian. He hastily throughs open doors until he finds Charani and Nymeria.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 16):

You find Charani and Nymeria back at the hovel but at first glance you notice that Goya and Grandmother Nichia are not there. Nymeria and Charani have no idea where they went because they were in a trance the whole time.

When you search around looking for clues as to what has happened, you find a note that has been fixed to the pantry door with a worn looking paring knife:
"Alas, the worst has come to pass. Midnight brought not death, but a mockery of life. Eternal rest in a coffin would have been preferable to this vile form. My own son is terrified of me and has run away. I tried to wake up Charani and Nymeria from their trances and could not get any response. My sole concern now is to find Goya, I have no desire to help you until my darling boy is back in my arms. I am sorry, but I have to get him back. I have gone to search for Goya in the only places in this city that he knows. If you wish to join me in this search, use the broom. The aid which I promised is not possible in this place. I was able to restore myself to life for a moment, but then blackness swept over me, and when I awoke, I was a creature of death once more. I have resolved to leave this city of restless spirits and find a land that is not so tainted before trying again. Follow me and find me, I may be able to help you!!!"

In reply to DMJW (msg # 17):

Panian heads straight for Nymeria and Charani. He is shocked for a moment at their strange appearance and is overcome when he sees Nymeria's once soft Elven features twisted by death and decay. Composing himself, his Ethereal, haunting voice fills the room


"What happened?! Can you tell us anything about what happened? What was the trance you were in?"
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In reply to Panian (msg # 18):

Charani only looks at Panian with her red glowing eyes. "I must learn more." In her wispy ethereal hands she holds her sacred tarokka deck.  "What I have seen is for Hallid to hear."

In reply to Charani (msg # 19):

Calmed by Theo's (private) words to her, and thankful to have something concrete to do, Loranys searches fir the broom. She realizes Krysnys is not there and opens the door to invite her in.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 20):

Krysnys enters at Loranys' invitation. She does not speak nor make eye contact with anyone, but her ears perk up when she overhears Charani mention a message for Hallid. She looks back at him pleadingly.

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 21):

Theodoric whispers to Charani so that only she can hear, "We blew it at the Fastness. Hallid and Krysnys can't hear bad news right now. Give them hope or hold your tongue."


Before she responds, Theodoric says out loud to the whole group. "Twice now we have been told that we can find help. The zombie spoke of help and now this note from Nichia gives hope."

In reply to Loranys (msg # 20):

You find a broom leaning up against the wall!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 23):

Loranys picks up the broom and examines it.

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 21):

Hallid is in deep conversation with panian and Charani.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 24):

It is just a normal broom!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 26):

"Maybe she means to actually use it to clean?"

Theodoric inspects the floor for any areas where dust or dirt might be hiding something underneath.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 27):

Krysnys starts looking around as well. She also looks up at the ceiling corners in case there are cobwebs or something else you could use a broom to clean.

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 27):

You see that part of the floor is dusty which is strange because the rest of the house is free of dust.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 29):

Loranys starts to sweep up the dust.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 30):

Krysnys glances over at Hallid talking to Panian and CHarani. Even on her new, pale face, you can see read her feelings: despair and pain.

Krysnys moves to wear Loranys is sweeping and looks at the area.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 30):

You see the dust had hidden some writing on the floor:

Places where Goya might be found:
reaper's chapel
block 10
hallad marketplace
weeping willows graveyard
potter's pub

In reply to DMJW (msg # 32):

Loranys yells out (which sounds like a horrible, rasping screech): GUYS! Come look!  She really wants to take a screen shot but can't because cell phones weren't invented yet. She memorizes the list.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 32):

Krysnys continues her self-pity party and grumbles, barely audible, but if you are listening you can make out "... can't even read the damn message..."

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 34):

Loranys reads the message outloud.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 32):

You realize that as you are looking around Grandmother Nichia' hovel that two other ghosly figures have appeared...it seems out of somewhere on Theodorics dead person. you make out the ghosly outline of Bart and Hawk. Hawk immediately goes to attack Panian!

In reply to DMJW (msg # 36):

Krysnys attempts to jump between Hawk and Panian, drawing her ax.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 36):

Loranys watches intently.  Her humanity is only partially present.  She feels very little inclination to help either one of them.

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 37):

Hawk passes right through you...as he goes through you feel a chill...even colder than what you normally are....and an intense hatred....almost to a point where you feel yourself starting to hate panian too....almost

In reply to DMJW (msg # 39):

Krysnys turns to watch what is going to happen. She mutters, "damnit" as she turns.

In reply to DMJW (msg # 39):

Panian, during his conversation with Hallid, draws his two swords. This is his first combat as a ghost. He waits for Hawk to make the first move.

"Come towards me, attack me, make your friends hate you more than they already do. They won't admit it, but they know you are vile and evil now. They held you in such high regard and all you did was betray them and try to turn them against me, simply because Krysnys couldn't keep a secret."

In reply to Panian (msg # 41):

Loranys' eyes narrow as she hears Panian's words.  "You are wrong, Panian."

In reply to Panian (msg # 41):

"Panian, don't make me hate you. I was the only one besides Nymeria defending you for a damn long time."

In reply to DMJW (msg # 36):

Charani looks to Theodoric as if to say "how did you bring them with you?" Then returns to her conversation with Hallid. What's already dead can ever die.

In reply to Panian (msg # 41):

"How dare you presume to speak for your friends...people whom you have betrayed time and time again...you speak of hatred, but you are the one who continues to disappoint people and betray their trust in you. How many second chances are they going to give you? How many times will they overlook the fact that you hold secrets from them? Tell them what you were discussing with Hallid....tell them what you are planning to do....tell them the TRUTH about who you are....I dare you"

In reply to Hawk (msg # 45):

At Hawk's words, Krysnys looks to Hallid. Her undead eyes are completely devoid of all emotion. She looks entirely empty.

In reply to Hawk (msg # 45):

Bart's ghostly figure appears between panian and Hawk. "Calm down man...can't you see everyone is dead here? Maybe we can help them out? Look at her...Bart points at Loranys....don't you want to help her?"

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 46):

Hallid leaves Charani and goes to Krysnys. "Everything will be OK...I promise you....this ghost is spouting off nonsense...we can trust Panian...would Nymeria have brought him back if we couldn't?"

In reply to Loranys (msg # 42):

Panian still makes no aggressive movements or stance, but still has his weapons drawn.

"I suppose I was mistaken, Hawk. You are the true hero who could do no wrong. Everyone will love you and defend you regardless of the sins you commit or the hatred you cling to. I have reformed much since I was dead. Prove to us you are capable of the same. The conversation with Hallid is private. It is between him and I."

In reply to Hallid (msg # 48):

Krynys looks intently at his face. She says nothing.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 48):

Loranys looks from Hawk to Panian and says "ONE of you needs to tell us what you know, instead of playing this showmans' game, daring each other to do it.  ONE of you needs to step up to the plate.  WE ALL OWE IT TO EACH OTHER."

In reply to Panian (msg # 49):

Panian looks back and nods to Hallid. He puts his weapons away.

"Thank you for your kind words Hallid."

In reply to Panian (msg # 49):

"You are right...oh noble Panian...how could I forget how reformed you have become? I seem to recall that this used to be a group where everyone discussed things and didn't keep secrets from each other...oh...other than you of course....you always did have your private conversations and secrets didn't you....but you are reformed now...I apologize..." with that his ghostly figure bows mockingly in Panian's direction and disappears....

In reply to Krysnys (msg # 50):

Hallid looks at Krysnys....she can read nothing and tell nothing from his gaze...

In reply to Hawk (msg # 53):

Bart looks at everyone and grimaces..."Sorry you guys....he has his good and bad days...he really does care about all of you...except of course you...looks at Panian...."

In reply to Bart (msg # 55):

Bart too disappears and you are once again alone in Nichia's house...with the writing on the floor....

In reply to Bart (msg # 55):

Loranys leaves and slams the door.

In reply to Panian (msg # 52):

Hallid looks around at everyone:

"Let's go back to the temple at Nartok where death was made. I am sure there is something there that can help us return to life. We should go there immediately. Let Goya and Grandmother Nichia fend for themselves....we have enough on our plates than to worry about them." He looks at Krysnys for support.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 54):

Krysnys shrugs and says quietly, "We never had secrets, either. And now we have lost our child, but you'd rather block me out and talk to Panian."

She takes a deep breath and follows Loranys out.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:34, Sun 11 Sept 2016.

In reply to Hallid (msg # 54):

Panian sits, even though since being a ghost he doesn't get tired or feel the need to sit. It is simply what one does. He looks to Hallid and holds up his hand and nods. To anyone listening, he says

"In my time of death before, I learned of ways in which we may be able to destroy Azalin and also find Joey. We need to return to the temple of Nartok."
This message was last edited by the player at 15:37, Sun 11 Sept 2016.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 57):

Charani shuffles her cards, glances at Vito, and also leaves. Her touch lingers on the Dark Lord card. Maybe if she focuses on that card hard enough, it will lead her to the child.

In reply to Panian (msg # 60):

Panian looks to Hallid with sorrowful eyes.

"I am sorry that she finds the need to leave with Loranys, my friend, but she has been through a great deal. I hope that through time, we can piece together the mystery of where your child is. That is what is most important now.

In reply to Panian (msg # 62):

I am going to go talk to her...with that Hallid follows Krysnys....

In reply to Hallid (msg # 63):

You are still withholding something. Tell me so that we can keep this group together

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 64):

Loranys opens the door. "Theo, can I have a private word with you?"

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 64):

"I withhold nothing. Hallid simply wants to get Joey back, as do I."
This message was last edited by the player at 16:04, Sun 11 Sept 2016.

In reply to Loranys (msg # 65):

Yes. (Theo follows Loranys)

In reply to Theodoric (msg # 67):

Theodoric leaves the hovel with Loranys, Krysnys, and Charani.