Subject: Temple of Pharasma 1,420 views

[Alex]

This temple is devoted to Pharasma, the Lady of Graves. Ravengro’s only religious structure, the temple is also the town’s most elaborate building. Its eastern facade displays an intricate stained-glass mural depicting a stern Pharasma judging Count Andachi, one of Tamrivena’s most infamous previous rulers. Vauran Grimburrow is officially in charge of the temple, but the day-to-day tending of the flock and maintenance of the temple and the Restlands are largely seen to by a dozen acolytes

[alikzhander]

Peter will walk into the temple. Looking for the Father.

[Alex]

Acolytes walk down the pews to meet you half way.

"Hello? What may we do for you?"

[alikzhander]

Peters gauntlet resting on the hilt of his mace while he walks, taking in the glory of the temple.

"Hello, im Crusader Peter Vex, Paladin of the Glorious Host, Pelor. I have information for the Father, I would like to speak with him if that is possible."

[Alex]

"Of course. One moment please."

One leaves, one stays watching you.

A little while later Father Grimburrow slowly walks up to you.

"Paladin Vex, what can the church of Pharasma do for you this dreary morning?"

[alikzhander]

Peter will give a deep nod to the Father.

"Hello Father, im sorry that I had not gotten a chance to yesterday speak with you at funeral. Could we speak in your chambers?"

[Alex]

"I have no parishioners currently, you have secrets that my assistants cannot witness?"

Smiles with the humor that the old have for the young.

[alikzhander]

Looks at them and then back at him.

"Would you have them listen about The Whispering Way and of Urgotha?"

[Alex]

His eye brow raises and his lips tighten.

"You speak such words out loud in your own holy sites?"

Looks at the acolytes and then gestures peter to follow. Slowly walking further into the church. Cane on the marble louder than when he approached.

[Alex]

When in his own chambers, he lowers himself behind his desk.

"Speak, but do so carefully please."

[alikzhander]

Peter will follow.

"Im sorry I did not mean to offend, I only wish to inform you of the disturbing news and not influence those that do not yet have the stomach for the vile taste it will leave."

He will take a seat.

"I understand I am a stranger to your lands and to this community. I am trying to make myself known and be warm. It has become known to me about what has happened to the Professor the night he died. He was investigating the Harrowstone for what he knew was The Ways workings. He found evidence leading him to that site, and his opinion that they were looking for someone. Most likely someone of either infamy or righteousness to collect the soul of for w/e reason. He was killed in the process of his investigation most likely by ghosts in service to their master."

[Alex]

"They have not have been heard of in these lands for many years."

Lights his pipe and smokes for a moment.

"You say the Professor was killed by ghosts? Do you have proof of this? Folk in Ravengro were no strangers to the Professor's odd ways, and "theories."

[alikzhander]

"In his will he left a book to me and other strangers, it was his personal journal detailing what he was investigating. I for one trust him, especially on the subject of necromancy, well you heard my story. He helped my order kill a Lich. That is not a small order to fill and I believe his words to be true and clear. We both know the Arcane ways are always filled with mystery and 'uniqueness' but that does not make them any less true."

He will take a drink of his water skin.

"It is my plan to investigate this to its full extents, to do all in my power to make sure that there is no presence of The Way, and if there is to utterly eradicate it from your towns doorstep."

[Alex]

" I understand and remember but you were not here for his day to day. There were many times that he would speak of things that later were found to be incorrect, and his experiments...well...I appreciate you informing me of these rumors but the townsfolk already know of the ghosts at Harrowstone."

Smoke Rings. Low rumbling of thunder outside.

"I would tell you to be careful and cling to the rare sunshine if you plan to investigate the depths of abandoned Harrowstone."

[alikzhander]

Peter will have a flash of concern.

"Wait, are you saying that you knew there were ghosts residing there? Have you not looked into and attempted to put them to rest?"