Last time, on Feral Necromancer Quest: You gave the kobolds shelter in the tunnels under your hold. Being as they are subservient creatures just saved from a thousand years of slavery you thought it might be best to allow them to serve you directly than to leave them to fend for themselves. You spoke to Necorax, the dragon necromancer bound to your helm, and learned more about dragons, immortality and the world before the fall. Soon thereafter you were interrupted by Spot, your Gnoll ally who had fled to your lands with his entire pack at his heel. He claimed that a large human force was advancing towards you and your allies and after quickly confirming the threat you began preparations for defense. You sent the elves out to parlay with your allies, and both the elves and dwarves came to your hold to join forces. You devised a combat strategy focused on magic and guerrilla warfare, and made your best effort to break the will of your attackers through magic and stealthy assassinations. At dawn their forces arrived. Wet, miserable and somewhat afraid, they nonetheless were all armed with metal weapons and led by a man in steel plate with a great sword. They are attacking you in the name of Pern, the god of Sun and enemy of all necromancers.

The Cast

Vlad Tepish: You, a necromancer and shaman of great skill on a quest for immortality. Your constant and insistent attempts at diplomacy with the neighboring tribes has made you a well-respected force in the area.

Bathory: Your lover and companion, brought back to life into an alchemical body. She is pregnant with your child. A skilled diplomat in her own right she brings stability and counsel to your company.

Lathrien: Your apprentice and the first vampire, he is getting better at controlling his new powers, which are substantial. The first to gain immortality among your party, he is stronger, faster and more charming than ever before.

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