Down Time

AFter their clash with the Black Duke and his servants at HellGate Keep, the four heroes left the ruined site for the Elves to seal.

And as they worked hard to restore the Mythal to a fraction of its former strength, Coop, Shadow, Nihlus and Xander arrived back in Hillsfar.

There they all agreed to spend time researching, catching up with family members and old friends, upgrade weapon and armor enhancements, restock on gear and order new equipment.

Shadow Wanneskor left for their Keep north of Essembra, where he had built an Alchemy Laboratorium in the basement.
He crafted several alchemical substances and items, and even recreated some items they had found at the City of the Gods.
Although those weren't on par, they were powerful all the same.

Coop Nevare made extensive use of his Teleport spell. Jumping from the Dalelands, through the Anauroch desert to the High forest and back, and from their home to the kingdom of Cormyr and back.
He reconnected with his family and learned of their current military ranks and stations.
He spend time at the High Forest to learn more of the ways of the Elf and assist them in any way he could.
And although Olikea kept eluding him, he did receive some answers .

Xander Keegan felt the need to further expand on his duties as a Cleric of Pelor. His expertise lending a great understanding of the Radiance Pelor represents.
Besides doing that was expected of his station, he also provided assistance in the brewing of Potions, crafting of Wands and scribing of Scrolls.
In between he found time to visit his family, and further question Wee Wak with the WII device.

Nihlus Warren, convinced of the Evil they contain, studied the Thayan Enclave faithfully.
He recorded the changing of the guard, the opening and closing times of the shops. The route the wall and tower guards took.
He took notice of each individual Wizards he could spot, and tried to determine their rank and specialty.
Every day he questioned those that worked there and rummaged through the bin of sales.
All in preparation for a new Target, invade the Enclave and take out the Management and Teleporting capabilities.

And after a month of research, enhancing and restocking, they were ready to go and take on Lucien.
Gurin Mirth has Divined that he hides at Feather Falls, aligning with the Monstrous Humanoids there; Gnoll and Flind.
Whatever his intentions, they could never be Good.

After his final Teleport home, Nevare had an image of some object.. something huge, foreboding and Apocalyptic..


Keegan's Divine Oracle side thrust a vision at his consciousness, and doing so knocked him unconscious.
Recovering from the impact, Xander recalled his vision;
The Four Horseman ride, taking heads and souls alike...