" - Ah, yes. The subjects will, if strong enough, may make itself known prior to the conclusion of a resurrection. Ademon's was such that I knew of his desire for the serenity of death at the very start. He quite recoiled from my summons and sought to shut it out. Given such resistance, gatheri...

"Indeed. Gathering the Essense of a deceased subject is no simplistic endevour. Should he not desire success, the procedure is rendered nigh impossible. To learn why he does not wish to return would require communication with the dead. While a variety of methods exist to perform this feat, I, f...

Alinar passes a hand over the dead elf and shakes his head. “Ademon is finished with this world and would prevent any return.” He takes a look at the cloth in Ademon’s hands. “Typical peasant fare – though as Kaylan says all three samples are of different outfits. Perhaps he attempted to grab at eac...

Alinar replies to Kaylan as they follow after Grymthor. “The Master Merchants who were not in attendance are Lhaewan and Galadhon. Business was not performed with Ruinor on principle. I could grant no value to whatever information he chose to offer, as it would likely hold its greatest value to him,...

Add a ghost to the GM staff to provide the required transparency.

Yes, it's that simple.

Alinar returns from the Elven tents, looking somewhat distracted - confused even. "Two of the master Elven merchants were away - doing what was not information offered. The other - Master Merchant Ruinor - was remarkably... blunt. Were I blind I might have considered I was conversing with a Dwa...

Alinar shrugs. "Of course. One conversation does not change Abaddon's numerous contributions, nor his effectiveness. Also Abaddon and Kami are, more or less, a package deal."

“I would be happy to contribute, Arvellon. Twilight approaches, and this would be a fine method of whiling away the coming frenzy.”

Kaylan turns to see Alinar gliding up the group.

"Slavery is the likely intended role of the hostages. Slavery or food - to be used or sold as such. Those in the Inn have been encouraged to join our endeavors."

After a minute, Alinar reenters.

"Cirrus, Abaddon, Kami - this expedition would benefit from your presence. Scouts, in particular, will likely be required for these bandits to be caught and defeated."

"Scouts would be required to track where the bandits have gone after their assault on Dakkon. Should they yet remain in the same location, then we should most certainly expect ambush, for the obvious conclusion of an escaped victim is the summoning of authorities." "Scouts would also ...

Alinar glides from the Inn and approaches the assembling group.

"I am here." He looks around.

"I do believe this endeavor would benefit from the employ of multiple quality scouts."

Alinar raises an eyebrow as he watches Kaylan storm outside. "An atypical response, given a Dwarf's honor was questioned. Surprising nothing was broken and no injuries sustained. There is a time and a place for such topics as royal hierarchy and kingdom policy, but that is neither here nor now....

"Ah. So citizens may rejoice when robbed of their possessions, for such has been done in the name of the Queen. How inspiring."

Alinar turns back to Kaylan.

"Captain, you have what aid I may offer. What is your plan for addressing Dakkon's alleged assailants?"

“The definition of chaos, Abaddon – of anarchy – is when the rule of law no longer applies. Sanctioned criminality must never be condoned as this inevitably reverses prosperity. It is a hallmark sign of decline and weakness. Bandits must never be allowed to loot and pillage at will simply because th...