Tytus Origillion & the Crystal Skull
The Origillion Family Crypt - it was said that long ago, grave diggers took old Tytus to the family crypt and laid him to rest. To Tytus' corspe, it mattered little, for decay was unnaturally slow. Within the manor in his laboratory, there was a mystical working set into motion. Symbol of Quest it was rumored to have been called. He waited for someone to sucumb to the Symbol and in so doing rescue him from the grave. And the tale is not complete, for there was rumored to be a very powerful item hidden somewhere in the crypt and a expedition led by Karanabar would make things worse.
The Symbol found its victim. Tytus' corpse taken to the lab and there, instructions upon a piece of parchment was followed. In the crypt the Crystal Skull, the key of Shaitan has been found. And to add to the parties misfortunes, Shaitan has gained control of Tytus.
Fighting the undead minions to find their ways out of the crypt, the party discovered the undead following Tytus who now held possess of the first key. Seeking to gain back that which they lost thanks to the stupidity of Karanabar, Ghim charges into the fray only to be taken control of by the Key. As the story goes, Harkone had to raise a hand against his companion to prevent him from attacking both himself and Cassandra. And with that, ends the tale... the minions of Shaitan lead by Tytus, it was told, disappeared into a portal that was ripped in the fabric by the Key itself. The first battle of Good and Evil has been lost by Good. But there are more keys....
Goddess of Good - Keryntha; Goddess of Order - Eleri; God of Chaos - Taws; Goddess of Life - Sune; God of Death - Dominic; Goddess of Creation - Oriana; God of Destruction - Reann
If they gather those remaining keys of the God before Shaitan then all is not lost.... that was only the first battle and to go against the God who's key was being sought was only meant to face failure.
The Spider Gods
Licking the wounds that left a lingering tingle, the party were once again on the move. Heading for the Temple of the Healing Hand but what they would be facing would be even more Undead. But there would be more and Ghim knew what to expect as it was written in the journals of his Ancestor. The Spider God have made their first move they knew of Harkone's location and sought to take him back into their folds or destroy him. As before, the Temple was defiled by the Spider God's followers. Ghim charging into the fray. Harkone and Cassandra fighting from a distance. The battle would be bloody. The battle would be deadly. Sword against sword. Magic against Magic. The world of Therodon quaked with the violence that ensued. Spiders pouring from every crevaces of the Temple. The stench of death on the air. But the party would prevail but it was told that with the fall of Ghim and before the Spider God's Priests left, they gather up the blood sample of the fallen. And with that a great working was envoked. The dark magic crept out finding its target. Over time, Ghim would be infested with the cursing of the Warlocks. In time, the action would speak loudly, but I move ahead of myself.
With the rescue of the Temple of the Healing Hand, the Mother would have Lyssa, a Wood Elf Cleric, join the part to travel with them to the next Temple to inform them of the damage commited by the Spider God. The party once more, traveling again aboard The Mermaid Sword the party now consists of Ghim, Harkone, Charin, Cassandra and now Lyssa. The travel took quite some time to take, but aboard, Harkone would have himself an apprentice by the name of Isirion Glyndale, a Wood Elf. A very intelligent lad, with the powers of the pure magic running through his veins. And shortly, the party would arrive in the Port of Izar. Here the part spent a month in sabbatical in their perspective Temples and once they leave they are met by Azreal, the Captain of the Guard for the Temple of the Red Lord. A new guest is set into motion for the party.
The Death of King Halfred and the seach for Prince Edmund
Destiny of Kings.... the party now once again aboard The Mermaid Sword travel to Michaca, located in Uj. It would become a family's revenge. Why you ask, my young one? It is said that Harkone was kin to the late King Halfred who was slain. And that leave young Prince Edmund, his nephew alone in his quest to the Shrine. It is a quest in which all those who are to soon be King go through. As to what is done, I cannot tell you lad, I am not of that culture.
A great funeral pyre was laid for the most-loved King Halfred and it is believed, that King Halfred spirit appeared that day. Seeking revenge and the safe return of his child to the throne and then he left to join Reann. If I am correct, the time was of great lose and mourning. But who was behind his death? Well, my young ones, listen and I will tell you the tale of the Destiny of Kings.
The Princess, daughter of Halfred, the first female to make her way through the rigorous training required to become a member of the Red Lord and earning the title of Warrior Monk - Cha'Sini Thalssta. She would travel with the party now, seeking the revenge for the murder of her father. And so, traveling on to find the young Prince Edmund are: Ghim, Harkone, Lyssa, Charin, Cassandra, Isirion and Cha'Sini. The travels are filled with danger and what happens. We must wait as that tale is unfolded.
