DM: [Teren looks somberly across the alcove] I think we should send Pell back. Hopefully he will be put in the same room as last time after his minstel show and he can go through the secret passages as before. This time we will arm him with a small saw. Once through the gate he told us about, he may be able to explore the mansion. In searching the subterreanean levels of the temple (through the sewers) I've found little of real value, But I've heard rumors. One thing that I have heard discussed is, "The men in the crypt." At first I thought it was a reference to the Eldar Temple but now I believe the Wizards are working in the Mansion's private crypt.

DM: [Teren grins so widely he wrenches in pain] I'm up for anything that'll save my life. After that I hope you understand, but I've lost my wanderlust. I'll always be here for you when you're in town though, if I live that is.

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DM: {ooc: Either way is fine by me. WB!}

DM: [the other men] ROTFL [The priest you meet is hugely fat and is missing his left arm below the elbow. He is wearing a black robe with red embroidery. He also wears the ceremonial collar of Acteon, his word is final in this manner. After hearing your story he frowns.] It is not lightly we assault our one-time friends. I'm sure you understand the word "loyalty" Miss. However, I don't condone what they are doing... if you are right about it. I'll send a man to check into it.

I recommend that you give up on your friend. He is doomed.

DM: [The men who loiter outside the temple are wearing an assortment of leather chain and plate armors. Maybe more stylish than functional, but definitely the type of thing Blood Brothers wear. Teren slips through their ranks but you way is blocked by one especially surly looking man, wearing a dirty suede jerkin with chain sleeves. He grins evily and leers at you from inches away.] What's a nice girl like you want in a place like this? Anything they've got inside, I've got double. {the other men giggle.]

DM: Okay, let's give them a try. Their Temple is in the square. [Pell grins (um in his sleep!) and Teren looks at you weakly across the alcove] {Perhaps now is a good time to describe Architecture in the Empire. Most Elven buildings have a stone floor at ground level and a wooden one above, if any. Tables are about 3' high and there are no chairs. Nobility had thrones. There are many alcoves, each with a window. The alcoves usually have stone benches on both walls and a window seat.

DM: The Brotherhood of Blood are "true neutral". They would probably object to the use of the dead, but not enough to actually do anything unless they were directly offended. The Snakebrothers are more of an embarrasment than an enemy to the Brotherhood. After all, it's the Brotherhood of Blood that are the main looters of the Eldar Temple. These extremist cults are common in the Brotherhood. Sometimes, (like the Snakebrothers), they are ejected, but they usually keep some political protection.