A Night with Glethad - Part 2

Glethad asks, "Any questions, before I begin where I left off?"

Speaking to Glethad, Kiske says, "Evening Curator."

Glethad says, "We come now, to Drangell.".

Glethad says, "Drangell was once a giantman mercenary employed, in secret, by an unknown faction within the Turamzyrrian Empire."

Glethad says, "Along with Thrayzar, who was at the time, a human."

Glethad says, "One their last mission together, they were sent to assassinate a witch. With her death rattle, she cursed them both. One to take the form of an orc, the other a troll."

Glethad says, "That is how Drangell was born. He was near unstoppable, his curse enhanced the powers of even trollsblood.".

Glethad says, "Eventually, it took an army of dwarves to subdue him and when they did, they trapped him inside of a fiery rune prison, where he was in a constant state of...well, burning alive."

Glethad says, "This prison was kept far beneath an old ruined castle, where he remained for decades."

Glethad says, "Until minions of Grishom's were led to the fortress, where they released him."

Glethad says, "While I am not certain of every name who was involved, there is speculation, and likely very true."

Glethad says, "Their absence tonight, is likely more proof."

Glethad says, "Ah..."

Glethad says, "Nevermind."

Glethad says, "It seems the rain has washed up every last rat."

Speaking quietly to Glethad, Demyse warns, "Careful."

Glethad says, "Grishom learned of Drangell, from his time torturing Thrayzar.".

Glethad says, "Which..."

Glethad says, "Oddly enough, our town pulled the orc into the struggle to begin with."

Glethad says, "As payment for his release, Grishom demanded Drangell attack Wehnimer's Landing."

Glethad says, "He had only one stipulation."

Glethad says, "Destroy it."

Glethad says, "So it was that Drangell, in his troll form, soon gathered an army to his command."

Glethad says, "His trolls marched on Wehnimer's Landing and put it under siege for over a month."

Glethad says, "Griffins took to the skies, snatching people from the streets, trolls threw themselves at the walls and gates, slaughtering our people...."

Glethad says, "Thrayzar's orcs came to the town's aid during this time as well, as Drangell had sought out his clan as well, and tried to slaughter them."

Glethad says, "In quite a controversy, Mayor Walkar, who is no stranger to such, set up encampments outside of town, for the orcs."

Glethad says, "Which did not go over well with the Sunfist zealots."

Glethad coughs.

Glethad says, "A traveling Tehir band also arrived at this time, and aided the town in skirmishes against the trolls."

Glethad says, "There was a very dark time during the siege...that the shadows snatched many children from their homes, or as they fled the carnage in the streets."

Glethad says, "I..I say this..."

Glethad says, "And revisit it, because you must understand the enemy we face."

Glethad says, "His cruelty has no limit."

Speaking to Glethad, Sarvia says, "No it does not."

Glethad says, "The children were found the next day, impaled on stakes outside of the town...."

Glethad says, "When the militia arrived to take down the gruesome scene...the children's bodies became encasedi in ghastly red cocoons."

Glethad says, "The cocoons floated above the town for days, impervious to magic or steel, and children's wails could be heard every night."

Glethad says, "Grishom's magic had encased those children, and it was his dark magic that eventually transformed those poor innocent lives into winged, fiendish creatures, that burst forth to attack the town for days straight."

Glethad says, "Akhash, one of the Tehir, their powerful shaman, aided the town in magically dispelling the rest of the cocoons, saving any more transformations from happening. But it did not save any of the children inside."

Glethad says, "During the troll siege, Grishom once again tried to promote himself."

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Glethad says, "By providing supplies to the town militia, restocking the ballista towers, anything to make himself the hero."

Glethad says, "Even as trolls battered the town's walls and gates, demons sprung up in town. The defenses were dwindling."

Glethad says, "So in another, questionable move, Mayor Walkar and the Tehir shaman, Akhash, brokered a deal with the spirit of Estrion."

Glethad says, "I see an ongoing theme here. Deals tend to only lead to more problems."

Glethad says, "Using Estrion's powers, the Tehir were able to place wards over our town, keeping Grishom's powers from springing enemies up out of nowhere."

Glethad says, "It helped the town to refocus their energies to defending the walls and manning the gates."

Glethad says, "Eventually the battle was won on the side of Wehnimer's, as Drangell's troll curse was broken by our town's defenders and the tehir."

Glethad says, "While in hindsight, it might have been best to put him down then like a rabid dog..."

Glethad says, "Drangell was escorted off to the Wehnimer's prison and locked up."

Glethad shakes his head.

Glethad says, "Unfortunately, our mayor wasn't eating prisoners back then."

Speaking to Glethad, Sovine says, "Drangell might be the best resource this town has."

Seomanthe says, "Walkar did already try to put him down, he is deathless."

Glethad says, "Drangell was interrogated, but offered no information to incriminate Stone."

Glethad says, "So he remained locked away."

Glethad says, "The troll army was weakened and disbanded and the town was..."safe"."

Glethad says, "The troll army was gone, Thrayzar's people left to find a new home, away from human persecution, and Grishom was set back once more."

Glethad asks, "Any questions before I proceed?"

Neelin quietly says, "I have a question."

Glethad nods at Neelin.

Neelin quietly asks, "With all the alchemical advancements of all sorts, extreme potions have been crafted to transform curses. Why was a potion not made to break the curse that changed the two into an orc and a troll?"

Puptilian says, "Drangell isn't a troll anymore..."

Greganth says, "A cure was discovered, Thrayzar refused it."

Naraz says, "A better question is whether or not Drangell would want to be transformed."

Glethad says, "Yes, Drangell's curse was broken, as he is now a giantman. But his...immortality? It remains."

Neelin quietly says, "That's not what I asked."

Glethad says, "A ritual was discovered to reverse it, and Thrayzar refused."

Neelin quietly exclaims, "I asked why it wasn't researched THEN. THEN, when it would have mattered most!"

Glethad says, "Time wasn't really..on their side."

Speaking to Neelin, Kiske says, "It probably was researched but the answers weren't found until later."

Greganth says, "When Drangell and Thrayzar returned to their service, after being cursed, they were spurned."

Speaking to Neelin, Sovine says, "Because there not elves, they don live as long as we do an they sometimes lack the foresight."

Glethad says, "Hunted, even."

Glethad says, "Regardless, a ritual was discovered, it was forced upon Drangell, and Thrayzar refused it."

Glethad says, "Now we come to the next part of Grishom's plans."

Glethad says, "Implode the city on itself."

Glethad says, "Mayor Walkar began to take some considerable heat following the troll siege."

Glethad asks, "Imagine if they knew then what they know now?"

Glethad smirks.

Glethad says, "But his questionable actions such as, an alliance with some orcs..."

Glethad says, "Making a deal with Estrion.."

Glethad says, "Some begin to question if this man, born in Jantalar, really was fit to lead."

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Glethad says, "There was a local huntsman in town, Colson, and he has lost his son, who was a member of the town militia."

Glethad says, "His son was one of the men killed by Thrayzar, back when he was originally tracking Mirayam."

Glethad says, "Walkar had pardoned the orc of course, which did not go over well with Colson, who felt his son's death was...."

Glethad says, "Not important really."

Speaking to Glethad, Sarvia says, "In some ways it is, it has a lot to do with with Walkar's guilt."

Glethad says, "So Colson rallied some angry and worried townspeople to his cause, and even formed a petition to have Walkar removed from office."

Galdreth seems a bit less imposing.

Glethad says, "Of course, Barnom Slim was still a councilman, who hated Walkar, so he helped to push such options along."

Glethad says, "Of course, in typical Landing style, a counter petition was formed in support of Walkar."

Glethad says, "The petition to remove Walkar failed to meet the required signatures, so he remained in office."

Glethad says, "Not wanting to accept defeat, Colson formed an underground movement, which called themselves the Landing Liberators."

Glethad says, "They even made bracers, I heard it was cute."

Glethad smirks.

Glethad says, "They would meet in the basement of some merchant shops, who were also on the anti-Walkar wagon."

Glethad says, "Signs were even put up around town, calling for Walkar's resignation, protesting his mere presence.".

Glethad says, "And once again, in Landing fashion, pro-Walkar pins were handed out to battle the propoganda."

Glethad says, "Some here, still wear them."

Glethad says, "Some here, might regret them."

Glethad says, "During this so called uprising of angry town citizens, we were not without the ongoing danger."

Glethad says, "Storms brought demons, death worms, golems...and the like."

Glethad says, "One eve, a wagon was ambushed outside of town. When it was investigated, some bandits were discovered nearby, wearing pro-Walkar pins."

Glethad says, "We learned that the wagon had carried Luukosian Deathwort."

Glethad says, "And of course, it was made to believe Walkar had the poison stolen."

Glethad says, "...as if bandits would wear pro-Walkar pins so blatantly."

Glethad shakes his head.

Glethad says, "So Grishom re-opened the new museum renovations..."

Glethad says, "Frontier Days was kicking off..."

Glethad says, "All seemed well...."

Glethad says, "And on the last night of Frontier Days 5111....Grishom Stone was offering merchant services for a crowd well over four dozen people..."

Glethad says, "When a man in the crowd, tossed down a crimson orb and ran off. The orb exploded, killing almost everyone."

Glethad says, "It came to be learned later that the man was called Vaurus, an ex-militia member of the town."

Glethad says, "Soon the uprising against Walkar broke into violence."

Glethad says, "The "liberators" set shops to fire."

Glethad says, "Many local merchants even closed up shop, such as Dakris and Kilron.".

Glethad says, "In protest of Walkar."

Glethad says, "Threats in blood were smeared on the walls of Moot Hall, and even on Mirayam's statue."

Glethad says, "Citizens turned on each other, as angry mobs beat and killed guards in the streets."

Glethad says, "Pure chaos."

Delok smirks.

Jynai quietly says, "Fun times."

Glethad asks, "Familiar?"

Glethad says, "In a town meeting, between Walkar and local citizens, a robed summoner appeared. It was Nysorm."

Glethad asks, "Do you all remember Nysorm, from last evening's tale?"

Glethad says, "This was when the town finally learned more of the Arcane Eyes, as Nysorm recounted their origins."

Glethad says, "And he allied with the heroes, promising to help end Grishom, for the death of Arleasta."

Glethad says, "Nysorm then introduced the town to the fact that Elithain Cross was indeed alive still, but in hiding, from Grishom.".

Glethad says, "So Nysorm agreed to try to find Elithain, and connect with him as a means to hopefully finally stop Grishom."

Glethad says, "The town continued to burn and attack itself, people turning on each other, all because of a mayor..."

Glethad says, "Now a group of guards broke up a Landing liberators meeting in Tykel's basement, and arrested the lot of them. Tykel threatened to close up shop, but Councilman Juramis convinced him otherwise."

Glethad says, "Vaurus continued to torment the town with his exploding orbs, targeting town center, the park, many populated areas."

Glethad says, "Even a bounty was put out on his head, and in time he was apprehended in Moot Hall, trying to blow up Walkar's office. Before he could be interrogated, his body was consumed in shadowy flames."

Glethad asks, "Familiar?"

Glethad says, "Lord Stone, ever self serving, "convinced" Dakris to re-open the furrier."

Glethad says, "The violence in the city, was not Colson's plans."

Glethad says, "Which of course, was Grishom's plans.".

Glethad says, "So Colson met with Walkar and many of the town defenders and tossed down his bracer, officially leaving the "liberators"."

Glethad says, "He promised to speak with the Liberators to try to work out some truce and end the violence."

Glethad says, "As the violence continued to grow one night, Walkar lost his temper, stormed off and swore he'd end it all."

Glethad says, "In the typical Walkar fashion."

Glethad says, "It is claimed he even attacked some citizens, who were protesting.".

Glethad says, "Townspeople saw a body fly out of Mayor Walkar's office and land in the street. It was Colson, a jagged wound in his chest, and black veins around the wound. Evidence of Deathwort."

Glethad says, "When guards and defenders arrive in the office, they found Walkar passed out onthe floor, his axe bloodied and next to him."

Glethad says, "Walkar was then arrested for Colson's murder."

Glethad says, "Which of course, any logical person, knew he was framed."

Glethad says, "Now,in the following days, some masked individuals broke into the prison and freed Walkar, and he escaped and fled town."

Glethad says, "I am unsure of the indentity of these heroes."

Speaking to Glethad, Ravashaak says, "Safe to say some are nearby."

Glethad says, "However, with the absence of Walkar, Barnom was appointed as the interim mayor."

Naraz asks, "Doesn't breaking him out look bad if he wasn't actually guilty?"

Glethad nods at Naraz.

Glethad says, "Slim, as the new interim mayor, declared Walkar and his orc ally Thrayzar enemies of the town, and any found aiding them would be dealt with swiftly."

Glethad says, "The town violence ended almost over night, as Walkar was finally gone."

Glethad says, "It seemed all had finally played into Grishom's hands. Except, he still sought something."

Glethad says, "The shards of urnon that were left from Mirayam's destruction."

Glethad says, "They were secretly hidden away from a few protectors, but Grishom sought these chunks of urnon to try to use them to recreate his original ritual."

Glethad says, "So the town was in relative peace, now run by Slim, and Walkar was a fugitive."

Glethad says, "Grishom was only a few steps away from his goal."

Glethad asks, "Any questions before I go on?"

Glethad asks, "No?"

Jara says, "Not at the moment apparently, curator."

Glethad says, "Either I am boring, or very good."

Speaking to Glethad, Puptilian says, "Not boring at all."

Glethad nods.

Glethad says, "There is still much to cover, so I will try to move quickly."

Calael raises his hand.

Glethad asks, "Yes Calael?"

Calael says, "What was Grishom's goal?  My apologies if I should know this."

Glethad says, "It will become more clear in the coming part, but essentially he wanted to recreate his urnon golem.".

Glethad says, "As he felt to do so, would usher in his ascension to true power beyond the Arkati."

Glethad says, "I take us now to Jastatos 5111..."

Glethad says, "Slim, the interim mayor, made a public announcement declaring Elithain Cross was the leader of the Arcane Eyes, and was the true master and threat to the town."

Glethad says, "Which, of course people thought was a ruse by Grishom."

Glethad says, "Which is was, but now looking back...it's also truth as well."

Glethad says, "Ironic, isn't it.".

Glethad says, "Grishom's minions continued to assault the town in many ways, even a wall of bones blocked off Ronan's Shrine for a time."

Glethad says, "And wasps and bats would attack townspeople, draining their blood."

Glethad says, "Which, blood is ever the tool for our enemy."

Glethad says, "It was all a build up to his next ritual, which Grishom did not have the luxury of killing hundreds of women in a matter of years."

Glethad says, "So desperate times...."

Glethad says, "Now, Khylon, the town marshal, had a number of dwarven mercenaries who were helping to enhance the town militia. Slim had the mercenaries sent packing."

Glethad says, "So control over the town was even tighter.".

Glethad says, "Slim even demanded Akhash, the Tehir shaman, dispel his ward over the town."

Glethad says, "Claiming they did not trust Estrion's magic."

Glethad says, "Of course, the shaman knew better, so boldly denied Slim and kept the wards in place."

Glethad says, "As the year began to reach it's end, a woman named Elisyia went missing. She was the daughter of a local blacksmith."

Yangh monotonously says, "Sure would be funny if Varsus were still alive to show up with one of those orbs right now."

Glethad says, "The town searched many hours for her, but to no avail. Days later, two bone pillars appeared in the environs. They looked like giant skeletal fingers, reaching to the sky."

Glethad glances at Yangh.

Glethad says, "You are alone in your sentiments of humor, and tact.".

Speaking monotonously to Glethad, Yangh says, "A fact of which I am aware.  As long as my enjoyment comes first, it is good."

Glethad asks, "Were those your vows to Slim?"

Glethad peers quizzically at Yangh.

Yinh looks around as if waking up from a dream.

Speaking monotonously to Glethad, Yangh says, "This is a time of truths is it not?  Perhaps you should speak that of which you know, not which you speculate."

Glethad asks, "Is this section of my tale difficult to listen too?"

Glethad smiles.

Speaking to Glethad, Yinh says, "Not really."

Glethad says, "Back to the tale..."

Glethad says, "Interim mayor Slim then decided to declare urnon was illegal, demanding any citizen possessing the metal to turn it over."

Glethad says, "Even if they were suspected of having urnon, citizens could be arrested and searched."

Glethad says, "All of this was designed to try to locate the shards Grishom so desperately wanted."

Glethad says, "Slim explained that he wanted to protect the urnon from the summoners, and would keep it secreted away until the threat was over."

Glethad says, "Which...ironically, isn't much different from recent events."

Glethad glances around the room.

Glethad says, "And both then and now, were wrong."

Glethad says, "A group of townspeople stormed Stone's bathhouse and tried to break into his office, and they claimed he had urnon inside. Councilman Juramis broke up the mob, clearly protecting Stone. Juramis claimed he'd bring it up to the council to investigate."

Glethad says, "The next day Grishom offered to allow people inside of his office, of which they found no urnon."

Glethad says, "Surprising."

Glethad asks, "Is Riend...?"

Glethad shakes his head.

Glethad says, "No, I do not see her."

Sarvia says, "No she isn't present.".

Glethad says, "Akhash and Grishom met with some townspeople, and discussed a possible way to finally rid Riend of the spirit of Madelyne."

Glethad says, "Many warned Akhash that he might be playing right into a trap. But the shaman was ever confident."

Tykeara asks, "Scuse me, but I missed something...who was Madelyne?  was she the daughter?"

Seomanthe nods at Tykeara.

Speaking to Tykeara, Sarvia says, "Cross's daughter."

Tykeara nods at Sareyna.

Glethad says, "Juramis and Slim were one eve outside of Moot Hall, and accused the Silver Gryphons of plotting to assassinate Slim. A letter was pulled from Sir Brinn's coat, detailing the Knights' plans. Cryheart and Brinn were publically hanged."

Glethad asks, "I believe your stronghold was even closed down?"

Glethad peers quizzically at Cryheart.

Cryheart gazes heavenward.

Cryheart nods at Glethad.

Glethad asks, "Pending an investigation?"

Cryheart nods.

Glethad nods.

Cryheart says, "Still has the sign....but which should remain for my Order as a reminder of evil."

Glethad says, "Slowly, Stone worked to weaken his enemies, as evident by the framing of the Gryphons."

Glethad says, "In protect of Slim's clear manipulation, some local heroes even held a mock "funeral" for justice."

Glethad says, "Carting coffins through town, and even Slim effigies were burned on the Festival of Frost grounds."

Glethad says, "At the bonfire.".

Glethad says, "Earl Jovery, the Northern Sentinel issued a stern warning to the Landing, to clear the name of the Gryphons, and if such was not righted soon, imperial soldiers would be sent to secure the town."

Glethad says, "Slim's antics and Stone's meddling threatened to drag the Empire to the frontier."

Glethad says, "All around, townspeople were taking sides."

Glethad says, "Even Helga and her crew had made anti-Slim and anti-Juramis signs, and the tables seemed to be turned, and repeating themselves."

Glethad says, "Slim had the Gryphon stronghold closed down, and demanded loyalty from the Drakes Vanguard and the Black Wolves.".

Glethad says, "He was rejected, even though the Black Wolves tried to broker some kind of peace."

Glethad says, "Around that time...another woman went missing. One of Helga's barmaids."

Glethad says, "Days later, a third bone pillar appeared, this one on the Glatoph."

Glethad says, "While the other two were on the coastal cliffs, and also trollfang.".

Glethad says, "It was sometime later that Nysorm returned, claiming to have found Cross. Some defenders joined him, and they located him in an abandoned library among the icy peaks of the Dragonspine."

Glethad says, "Once discovered, Elithain pledged his alliance with the heroes, to defeat Stone, but he would need a scepter to aid in his plans. Later he would return, and the heroes helped him retrieve it."

Glethad says, "It was said this scepter would weaken Stone long enough to stop him."

Glethad says, "During the retrieval of the scepter, it was originally held by..."

Glethad points at Ravashaak.

Speaking to Glethad, Ravashaak asks, "Who me?"

Glethad says, "And originally refused to hand it over to Cross."

Glethad says, "Which you know, hindsight..."

Glethad says, "Ironic now."

Glethad says, "A fourth woman had then gone missing, Tykel's niece."

Glethad says, "And her fate, the same as the rest."

Glethad says, "And a bone pillar soon after."

Glethad says, "4 women, 4 pillars."

Glethad says, "The fith one came from Bridonna, the curator before...me."

Glethad says, "She was seduced by Grishom, and they were seen about town for a few weeks, before her demise."

Glethad says, "And..."

Glethad glances at Greganth.

Greganth smirks.

Greganth says, "She was killed."

Glethad says, "Grishom detailed some of his sacrifices....with great fervor."

Glethad says, "He wrote in length about you sir."

Glethad nods at Greganth.

Greganth says, "Words of a madman."

Glethad says, "Tonight is a night of truths."

Glethad asks, "Have you none to share?"

Glethad peers quizzically at Greganth.

Greganth says, "Very well."

Glethad says, "Remember, secrets lie in the shadows."

Glethad says, "To hold them, you merely dance with the enemy."

Speaking heartily to Glethad, Dasmik asks, "Weren't you the one that had us keep secretis from the council?"

Glethad glances at Dasmik.

Greganth says, "She would not."

Greganth says, "I went to her side, and tried to pull her away from him.. but the shadows took contorl of my hand, and he smiled that devlish smile at me, as my own sword took her life."

Glethad nods at Greganth.

Glethad says, "It is important we understand our enemy."

Glethad says, "His power lies in emotions, in betrayal, in chaos."

Speaking monotonously to Glethad, Yangh says, "You belittle those of us you know not what was spoken, yet you encourage those who would take another's life. An interesting game you play, curator."

Speaking to Yinh, Greganth says, "It was never a secret that he used me to kill her, speaking it aloud does not change that fact."

Glethad says, "With Bridonna's sacrifice, the fifth pillar appeared a day later."

Speaking to Glethad, Sarvia says, "You're doing fine."

Speaking to Greganth, Yinh says, "Ahh Glethad made it sound like it was."

Greganth says, "It was not my will, I bear no guilt, nor blame, even though it often reminds me of the deed."

Glethad says, "Many of us have come too close to the shadows, enough to hold guilt in some form or another."

Glethad says, "Grishom and Akhash then revealed they had crafted a potion to aid in a ritual to free Madelyne's spirit from Riend."

Glethad says, "The ritual was successful, but Grishom used his magic to temporarily stun Akhash and once Madelyne's spirit was free, he trapped her within his rune dagger. The same blade he had used on her before."

Glethad says, "He was about to kill Riend, when Akhash broke the stun and protected her, sending Grishom fleeing."

Glethad says, "All the while, half of the town watched the ritual from far, so Grishom's true self was finally revealed."

Glethad says, "No more questions."

Glethad says, "That was also when Stone's study was discovered under the bathhouse."

Glethad says, "Where the book of blood magic lies now."

Glethad says, "The bone pillars around Wehnimer's were activated, and launched forth devastating magic that shattered Estrion's wards over the town, opening up the city to Stone's magic."

Glethad says, "Women began to hear a man's voice, charming them and leading them to the museum. There...."

Glethad's face turns slightly pale.

Glethad says, "In the lobby..."

Glethad says, "...Stone..he..."

Glethad says, "He summoned dozens of women, and enthralled them."

Glethad says, "He led them all through a portal he opened, and closed before any could stop him."

Glethad says, "It was later learned that these women were led to his island, that blood....demon island, where they were sacrificed as part of his new ritual."

Glethad says, "However, Akhash was able to trace Grishom's magic, and opened his own portal to the blood isle."

Glethad says, "For weeks, war raged between our town and the blood isle."

Glethad says, "Grishom even created flesh golems in his own likeness."

Glethad says, "And marched armies of them to attack the town."

Glethad says, "In Lormesta of 5112..."

Glethad says, "Walkar had just returned."

Glethad says, "But now, he wore the red breastplate he has today."

Glethad says, "We know now that Walkar sought a means to end Stone, but ended up being hunted and killed by Grishom and a demon in the process. Or at least, within moments of death...."

Glethad says, "Cross arrived in his last moments, offering that..unholy armor to Walkar."

Glethad says, "A claimed gift, to help Walkar finish the fight."

Glethad says, "Walkar returned to us, and the final battle was waged on the blood isle."

Glethad says, "Elithain used the spiritual energy of many present to fuel a sphere of energy that he would later use to temporarily stun Grishom."

Glethad says, "Everyone had learned that the isle and Stone were connected, that the bond between them created Grishom's immortality."

Glethad says, "Neither could be destroyed, unless the bond was broken, or blocked.".

Glethad says, "Grishom was discovered deep within a hall of pure urnon, in the depths of the blood isle. Hundreds of women corpses lie scattered around an altar and an urnon statue."

Glethad says, "The heroes arrived, with Elithain, Walkar and Nysorm, and Grishom was surprisingly thwarted quite easily, left stunned in mid-ritual."

Glethad says, "Elithain then used his scepter to turn Grishom into...ironic I know...a stone statue."

Glethad says, "In that moment, Elithain sent a blast of energy to knock everyone down, immobilizing them as he snatched up the rune dagger and completed Stone's ritual himself, transferring Madelyne into the new urnon."

Glethad says, "All along, two villains had toyed with everyone."

Glethad says, "Elithain doub..."

Glethad says, "Elithain escaped through a portal with his new urnon golem weapon, leaving everyone behind."

Glethad says, "I am uncertain if Nysorm fled with him, or escaped with the others. None recall what happened with him, at least that I have spoken too."

Glethad says, "Once everyone was able to move, the stone statue of Grishom was destroyed and broken into hundreds of pieces of stone, leaving behind the rubble and only two blue crystallized eyes."

Glethad says, "With Grishom "gone"....the defenders continued through the bloody tunnels of the island and found a giant beating heart."

Glethad says, "It was destroyed in time, and the island began to fall apart, leaving everyone at risk of being killed."

Glethad says, "They barely escaped and returned to Wehnimer's, the threat, for the time being, over."

Glethad says, "Juramis left the town council, apologizing to the town for being tricked by Grishom."

Glethad says, "Barnom Slim had fled town, emptying out the city's coffers."

Glethad says, "And Walkar had been reappointed as Mayor."

Glethad says, "That brings us to the end."

Glethad says, "We have had many troubles since, with..."

Glethad says, "The Star of Khar'ta."

Glethad smiles.

Glethad says, "And even Slim's return as a lich."

Glethad says, "Each most recently, and I will not recount this eve."

Kiske stands up.

Glethad asks, "Any questions?"

Oritori raises his hand.

Speaking to Glethad, Oritori asks, "This one is for real.  The shadow to which Grishom had allied himself with in his Arcane Eye leadership, has it a name?"

Glethad nods at Oritori.

Glethad says, "Althedeus."

Glethad says, "I do not think so."

Speaking to Glethad, Puptilian asks, "Since you mention Althedeus many times.  Have you study him at all?"

Glethad says, "But I believe now, that the shadows that once controlled Stone, now control Cross."

Speaking curiously to Glethad, Cruxophim asks, "In your study of Grishom's tomes, did you... happen to come across any rituals or such that outline anything similar to the... orchard currently behind Moot Hall?  Anything of a -- pardon the pun -- similar vein?"

Glethad says, "I also believe Grishom....may still be alive....and might have sought to overpower even the shadows."

Glethad says, "I have not."

Glethad looks over at Cruxophim and shakes his head.

Curator Glethad just went through a brass archway.