Task Force Gauntlet Report for Seamus

[ID10Tango]

*Mobius leaves a folded parchment with Kale at the Regal Griffon Inn with instructions to notify Seamus upon sight, with a description of his tall stature, red hair, and gold/blue armor*

Seamus,

Per your instructions I spoke with a few of the former Officers of the pretender that I could find. Unfortunately myself, Aeron, and Otter were not aware of the pretenders helmet until the recent meeting, and also have no relevant information pertaining to the creation, breeding, and nature of the war dogs. For full transparency I have not seen Aein in some time and do not expect to see him anytime soon so I am writing this report without having spoken to him, but I doubt he will have anything to provide either. I would also repeat that the only information that was provided to the former Officers was deceitful in nature and in relation to the defense of the pretenders claim. We are unfortunately just as lost in these recent findings as everyone else.

I did however get a chance to speak with Vindel and Lord Carek separately in Greatgaunt earlier today and was able to obtain some information that may be useful.

Vindel does not know the whereabouts of the real Matthias, the nature of the helmet, nor does he know about the creation, breeding, and nature of the war dogs that he says were brought here as pups from Sembia. He did share that the maggots, war dogs, and the battlefield have something to do with the ritual, but was unable to elaborate. More importantly he also said he knew the whereabouts of Lady Dora. He claims that Lady Dora is not in a mortal form at this time, but that her soul is being kept somewhere by someone. He asks that if Task Force Visor would allow him to test the helmet on himself as he previously requested, he would be better able to share that information. There is however an alternative...

I later spoke with Lord Carek about these issues and he informed me he knows of the issue with Lady Dora, and that he had tried to bring this information to Arician's attention but that the offer was refused. I am unsure why Arician would refuse such information as I am not familiar with him personally or any part of the Visor's dealings, but I believe Lord Carek is still willing to provide this information willingly if asked.

That is all I have to report at this time, but I will continue to find out what I can should any other sources present themselves.

-Mobius-

[Eldok]

Aein is often seen walking around in Suzail or in the whereabouts.

[ID10Tango]

//meeting set via PM

[ID10Tango]

*Mobius leaves a 2nd folded parchment with Kale at the Regal Griffon Inn with instructions to notify Seamus upon sight*

Seamus,

I had a chance to speak with Aein today, and I am glad to say that I was wrong in thinking he had nothing to provide. He was a wealth of information I was unaware of after I shared the highlights of my previous report with him. Should any part of this report be unclear Aein can meet with you directly or at the next meeting to provide clarification where needed.

Aein briefly presented a theory that the real Matthias could be the sole representation of Kezef on this plane, but that is just a theory.

In regards to the maggots, war hounds, and battlefield issue mentioned in my previous report, Aein believes the maggots are a means of transporting the souls of the dead from the battlefield, which is why the maggots wont feed on the war dogs. My rough interpretation of his statements is that he was saying that the maggots may "power" the war dogs somehow and believes the war dogs serve as either children or servants of Kezef.

Aein also mentioned that he has a special helmet. On a few occasions Aein used his own helmet to try and read the thoughts of the pretender and on one occasion sensed some evil, but still only felt "good" intentions. He thinks the pretenders helmet prevented anyone from being able to determine his true intentions which is why the pretender always had it on. Aein also stated that at one point Vindel and the pretender tried to have him assassinated in order to obtain Aeins helmet for their own use, and believes it may serve a greater purpose. Aein wishes for Task Force Visor, namely Arician, to inspect his helmet to see if it plays a greater role in finding the real Matthias.

If that wasn't enough, Aein also indicated that he knows about the issue with Lady Dora. Some time ago at a critical point of the escalations, a priestess named Abigail saw Lady Dora's spirit in the Necropolis, and Aein believes her soul is being kept there. Abigail felt a deadly cold coming from the ghost as well as an unstoppable anger. Perhaps from some sort of great tragedy? Abigail shared some information pertaining to a born child Zorastryl.

Additionally after the Lady Dora incident, Abigail and some of her friends felt a force emanating from the Kobold cave located to the South of Greatgaunt, and entered the cave to investigate. They found a variety of...odd looking "portals", each a different color and magical effects. They observed Kobolds that touched the portals gained unimaginable powers, growing large and strong like Ogres and Trolls, some of which exploded from the power.

Aein believes that if his helmet can somehow allow him to locate and speak with the angry soul of Lady Dora, that he may be able to obtain critical information as well as calm her soul and put her at a peaceful rest...as is his primary duty as a Paladin and Priest of Osiris.

Thus completes my report, and my task to speak with all former Officers. I will keep my eyes and ears open, report any additional findings, and await further orders.

-Mobius-

[iangallowglas]

Seamus walks into the Regal Griffon and his hailed by Kale, and then passed two notes. After giving Kale a few gold lions, he reads the notes with a smile. "This gives us more to go on. I'll have to schedule a meeting before long to update the task Force, and develop additional plans."

Seamus teleports to the temple of Mystra in Shallybrook, where he leaves a copy of the note with Talinita for Arician and Task Force Visor. Shortly thereafer, he teleports back to Greatgaunt and makes the walk to the Zorastryl Estate where he post a copy of the note in the Laboratory for all of Task Force Gauntlet to read.

//Everyone in Task Force Gauntlet should now be able to consider Mobius' notes as common knowledge. Ian

[Runa Rothgar]

Runa hears of Seamus' arrival at the Keep and makes sure the note is available for anyone to read that arrives at the keep.


"When Gauntlet meets next there will be valuable information to distribute, much thanks to Thorell. I will get back to work..."


Runa returns to her romance novel titled : 'Hillside Harold and the Garden Gnome'

[offduty]

Mouse listens as she hears someone stirring in the keep. She peeks out from the kennel before returning to study the pup. Writing notes in her journal as she gives the pup simple commands and her reactions. Giving her small bites of meat as rewards for any command she follows.

[ID10Tango]

*A sealed letter is handed to Kale, who reads the only words he can see and places it in a safe place*

- For Seamus' Eyes Only -

"Time is short, so I'll be short. The delivery of items and information from the person of interest to the person who's plan it was in the first place, is expected to take place prior to Midnight tonight at a known public temple. To ensure the transaction is completed as expected and in a safe manner it was decided that the witnesses to the event would be very limited in number, so Seamus and Arician should choose 1 person to also be present to witness the giver and receiver. Identical letters are being delivered to the Regal Griffin Inn and a Villa in Shallybrook. My recommendations would be either Thorell or Kian. Please decide quickly."

(Signed only with the letter M)

[iangallowglas]

Seamus receives the letter from Kale and then leaves the following response.


Due to the immediate need to respond, I leave you to decide based upon who is available. Both are good choices.

Seamus

[ID10Tango]

*Thorell checked the Inn while passing through and passed the message along to Mobius*