The Second Offer

After you leave the ancient grey elf, you are led back into the main house by one of Abbot Elphic's loyal acolytes.

There, in the library, looking quite at home, you see the wizzend old gnome Saggassos, peeping out from behind a, far-too-big-for-him, desk.

 "Ah, hello young men. I can assume from your perplexed faces, that you've already spoken to my dear friend Soffic."

There’s a beautiful golden weighing scale in front of him and the little, long bearded gnome fiddles with it constantly.

“ Sorry. I can’t resist playing with the little weights and levers. It’s a problem all my people share.”

Saggassos' mouth cracks into a twinkly, crinkly smile.

“Talking of ‘my people’, we gnomes are a 'little' more materialistic than elves and while Soffic’s offer is priceless, we understand the value of more substantial things. We understand that you still must eat and plan for your future… Each of you will be well rewarded from the diamond mines of Mount Muniferest.”

Volkon, Bastien and Nitendae are given a purse containing: 3,000gp worth of gems each.
Marlon, Sereena, Demitasse and even Issaack are given slightly lighter purses containing: 1,500gp worth of gems.

Marlon and Demitasse look embarrassed but accept theirs.
Sereena licks her lips as she practically snatches the leather pouch out of the little gnomes tiny hand.
Issaack seems baffled though.

“What? For me? But I’m just an old bag!”

Saggassos smiles.

“So’s my wife but she’s not risking her life!”


Wow! Saggassos just gave the Party 15,000gp!

Is this quote taken?

Nitendae's head is in a spin, the stories of Dragons and Demons fantastical and hard to believe for the young 'back lands' half-elf. But he thought he saw understanding and recognition in some of his friends eyes.
The elf, Soffic of the Grey, reminds him of the venerated old ones from his home and Nitendae feels an automatic trust for his words.
The gnome though, is too similar to the shyster they met on their first adventure and while they both tell the same story the young half-elf is more sceptical of the gnome - not so much his words but more so his reasons and motive.

Nite' knew he would agree to the pairs request as soon as they'd mentioned the secret trap filled underground route. He is not the strongest of the group but what he does have are a very particular set of skills; skills he had acquired over a very long career. Skills that made him a nightmare for people with riches that they thought secure.


Once again in his favourite place on the roof, back leaning against the warm bricks of the chimney, his mind wandered. Oh he knew they would need more planning and discussions; who were the other 'good' factions, information on the 'evil' ones, trap descriptions but for now Nitendae dreamed of how amazing it would be if death lasted a few moments only....

The First Offer

The next morning,  you are summoned to the Abbots sun garden…

The grey elf; Soffic is already seated and waiting for you.

“Good morning my friends. Hopefully you’ve decided to honour the fates and help us on this quest."
As you nod in varying degrees of affirmation, the unlined but ancient elf continues...
"We of the grey care little for material possessions, we instead strive toward mental, physical and spiritual enlightenment. As such, I cannot offer you gold. Instead I’ve been granted license by the high ones to share our ancient secrets of life and death.”

The tall grey elf leans forward and whispers…

“I offer you three choices... 

I can double your remaining natural lifespan.

I can enhance your life flow to add to your strength or intelligence et cetera.

Or 

I can grant you the ability to cheat death!"


To avoid any confusion, this means:

1) Plus, about another hundred years life but still going through aging process.

2) +1 attribute. Any!

3) Or almost instant resurrection. 1 minute (ten rounds later) All Hit-points, special abilities and spell ranks restored.

Leaving it too Late, Date Proposal?

Morning Boys,

Time is slipping by, so I thought I should suggest another date...

Saturday 20th October 2018!

Can everyone make it?

I promise a cottage full of fun, adventure, beer, spirits and cola plus meals and snacks a plenty!