- Speed
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Base attributes
- Charisma
- 14
- Constitution
- 12
- Dexterity
- 10
- Intelligence
- 10
- Strength
- 10
- Wisdom
- 16
- Jhod Kavken
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- Brevoy Battle Priest
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- "Your Grace, I... we need another advisor, who is equipped to deal with issues of magic. In the past I have sp
- "Of course, I don't believe a word of it. This isn't a curse, but some... disease, which has somehow manifeste
- "Your Grace, we've finally cleared all of the spiders from the barony – though it wasn't easy. Several people
- "Then it's time to send for our workers, and remove every trace of this heresy."
- Jhod nods in content. "Well said! There are simply too many of those... ugh!"
- "Thanks to your tolerance of the small cults, rumors are spreading that every minor religion will be welcomed
- "I bear bad news, Your Grace. A number of foul idols have been seen around your new capital! They don't belong
- "Why would I? Take a look around. This land is covered in forests. There are plenty of deer in the thickets. W
- "This will return to bite you later, Your Grace. You'll see… The moment turn your attention away, they'll be b
- "We must opt for one of the great gods, thus winning the hearts of his many followers. The most influential pr
- "Cayden had a wonderful influence on your kingdom. One fair goes on after another, and people treat each other
- "Asmodeus is the strongest of the archdevils. Cheliax, a powerful kingdom, has long prospered under his patron
- Jhod bows his head. "Each day, I see dozens of infected, Your Grace. Many people have lost their loved ones or
- Jhod folds his hands on his chest. "Well, now that we're all here, let's sum up what we know. We've each spent
- "The worst sin in Touvette is believing in anyone or anything other than Voran. The general has declared war o
- "The people say that this priest speaks of some Speakers of the Depths. It's the first time I'm hearing any of
- "I have bad news, Your Highness. The idols you ordered protected have become crime scenes again and again. Blo
- "Let me be frank, Your Grace. I've been in this position for too long, and each day I feel more worthless. You
- "I'd like to congratulate you, Your Highness. These lands were once a gloomy, godforsaken place. Its people we
- "He expelled all the priests from Touvette. Dissenters were dragged behind horses through the streets, and sto
- "That's right, every word you said was perfect! With a ruler like this, the future of the Stolen Lands is look
- "The baroness is right, come to think of it. After all the horrors that took place within those walls, the bui
- "Let me be frank, Your Grace. I've been in this position for too long, and each day I feel more worthless. You
- "The curse will grow in strength, and we predict it will reach the peak of its strength in about one month. Th
- "Asmodeus' followers have brought order to your domain. Laws are executed consistently, and punishments are no
- "This is a wise decision, Your Grace. Abadar doesn't have too many enemies. No one will be sorely disappointed
- "The losses were staggering. Many have died, and others have lost their homes. However, life is slowly returni
- Jhod gives you a tight smile and shakes his head. "So much has happened, and much more is still to come, mark
- "I will make sure that they are entirely driven from your lands."
- "I do not like this solution. We must face this evil steadfast, and never try to defeat one dark magic with an
- "This will return to bite you later, Your Grace. You'll see… The moment turn your attention away, they'll be b
- "Oleg is more important than a few months' worth of taxes. Collecting now would ruin a kind and honest — if so
- "These impostors must be stopped! Their bloodlust and blasphemy ill become us! Some would appoint the General
- "That's a strong statement. But while you ride your high horse in here, your people are dying out there, and n
- "Let me be frank, Your Grace. I've been in this position for too long, and each day I feel more worthless. You
- "Summoning the god of law and tyranny to lands that have hosted chaos for centuries... This is either very wis
- "Then let Abadar ensure your people are civilized and prosperous."
- "We have arrested some agitators from Touvette. They claim themselves harbingers of atheism, and doubt the hig
- "Your Grace." Jhod gives a nod, then nods to the guards, who file out of the room.
- "In any case, we can't do anything right now anyway. Tristian and I have been to this hilltop. There's nothing
- "Cayden loves freedom and the simple pleasures of life. People feel at ease with him. They drink, have fun, an
- "Your Grace..." Jhod coughs politely. "The goblin... the one you found, has asked to see you. He claims you ar
- The priest sighs heavily. "As you wish. But with Erastil as my witness, this will not lead to much good."
- "Your Grace! The barony suffered huge losses during the spider invasion. Their poison killed everything – peop
- "You ungrateful... That 'failure' didn't hesitate to give is life defending you and this barony of yours!" Jho
- Jhod nibbles his mustache, annoyed. "Oh, these Stolen Lands... They're a breeding ground for filth! No sooner
- Jhod's eyes widen. "What unprecedented cruelty! They are like confused children, mistreated by their strict pa
- "Ugh! That's the only solution these nitwits could come up with...? Don't worry, Baron. As long as they're not
- "A bad peace is better than a good war."
- "! It's all gone! The idols around the capital that we chopped down... They were some kind of security walls,
- "But never mind. Let's stop this dark talk, at least for today. Here's what I should like to say instead: thou
- Jhod's eyes widen. "What unprecedented cruelty! They are like confused children, mistreated by their strict pa
- Jhod frown. "Actually, Your Grace, if you are considering accepting assistance from this... this..."
- "A little feasting and fun won't hurt this kingdom and its citizens."
- "We must order the Minister to send assassins after the bloody cultists! No, not assassins... We should invite
- "Sacrifice and murder haunts our forests, and your subjects grow suspicious of the other cults. There was a cl
- Jhod's sorrow is plain on his face. "Your Grace, if I may? I just need a moment of your time." He takes a deep
- Jhod freezes, astonished. "Your Grace, I am not glad to suffer such guests myself – but an execution? As you w
- Jhod purses his lips and scratches the back of his head vigorously. "Hm... I don't like it. They lead otherwis
- Jhod blushes, then turns pale, his fingers trembling. "Your Grace, blasphemy awakens in your domain! I hear ru
- "Let me be frank, Your Grace. I've been in this position for too long, and each day I feel more worthless. You
- Jhod looks at you closely. "Are you suggesting we wait for them all to succumb to this Bloom, Baron? Let's pra
- "Ah... yes. Oleg has sent word of these goblins via courier, but he has been reluctant to leave in case they r
- Jhod frowns and clenches his fists. "I'll make sure they're driven away quietly. Let them preach their false i
- "We've argued in circles on the matter, Your Grace, but it is ultimately your decision anyway. We'll abide by
- "Who else can I turn to, Your Grace? This fool's words were frightening the people, but alas — the crowds tend
- "Don't be such a pessimist, Tristian! We might truly be able to overcome the curse — but only by studying it t
- "A wise decision, Your Grace. I'll begin the search for proper healers immediately."
- "The fool didn't realize he should have come to you immediately, but even so, please lend him your ear!"
- "You are kind, Your Grace… perhaps too kind." Jhod bows. "However, your word is law. I shall escort Remus from
- "Praised be Erastil! Is that a glimpse of reason? I thank you, Your Grace, you have turned this poor man towar
- "Well, then there shan't be any Nethys archives in the capital. We can do just fine without them."
- "It seems your goblin friend and his allies have been industrious in their latest blasphemy – they are erectin
- "I agree with Linzi. This does seem strange. Seems more like the plot of an insane dryad than a true curse."
- "Your Grace, do you have a moment? Kesten and I have a matter to discuss with you."
- Jhod stumbles slightly. "Though to be honest, that isn't exactly what we wanted to speak to you about. Tristia
- "Abadar is the god of cities and laws, merchants and trade. All he cares about is law and order. It wouldn't b
- "Now, with the capital finally returning to a semblance of normalcy, I think we should consider commemorating
- "A brilliant idea, Your Grace. Kesten would have been proud to know his example will inspire new generations o
- "I'll return to my regular duties, then. Thank you for your time." Jhod bows and turn to leave.
- "Your Grace, we are victorious! We fought off the spider invasion, and defeated the strange dryad who led them
- You hear Jhod give a sigh of relief.
- "Your Grace, there is one small matter... a series of small matters, actually, that's growing into a larger pr
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- The priest sighs heavily. "As you wish. But with Erastil as my witness, this will not lead to much good."
- "Your Grace! Allow me to congratulate you on receiving the title of baroness! I am confident that you will be
- "I suppose that gives us our answer, then. We won't bother you with the issue any further, Your Grace."
- Jhod exhales loudly, catching his breath. "And now there is a new woe! Tristian and I believe the curse did no
- "Well, . I didn't expect to live long enough to witness this: the Stolen Lands have finally gained a proper ki
- Jhod purses his lips and scratches the back of his head vigorously. "Hm... I don't like it. They lead otherwis
- "May Erastil guard your kingdom. Rule wisely, don't be too harsh to your people without reason, and remain on
- "Very well! I shall ensure that nothing remains of them, rest assured!"
- "I agree with Tristian! We have been to this hilltop. It's barren, but filled with a dense atmosphere of uneas
- The priest ponders. "I know many gods. Some of them show favor to mortals, some show wrath. But some want noth
- "Things have gone horribly wrong in our barony of late. The victims are counted in hundreds — it will take a l
- "Abadar and his followers have brought law and order to your kingdom. Little by little, the Stolen Lands are s
- "You relentlessly pursued the small cults of dark and vile gods, and cleared the lands of blight and abominati
- Jhod nods. "Don't worry about what to tell them. I'll find the right words. The priests of Nethys will see the
- "Your Grace, you have to deal with this madman!"
- "Erastil have mercy, will you be silent, you fool?!"
- Jhod's frown deepens. "If this 'Nok-Nok' TRULY wishes to be of help and is one goblins might listen to, there
- "I suggest we tear them down and be done with it. Who know what evil still lingers in the Stolen Lands from th
- Jhod cuts Kesten off with a gesture. "People think you're cursed, Your Grace. And it would be in your own best
- "Shush, girl, stop babbling, would you? You've been hammering our ears for long enough! It's time to let other
- "It's a harsh penalty, Your Grace… but a just one. Anyone who preaches fear and causes discord must face the c
- "Oh, and another thing: a delegation of Nethys worshipers has come to us from Absalom. They've dragged a minia
- "Enough, girl, let us say a word or two as well!" Jhod takes a deep breath, filling his chest. "So, Your Grace
- "I'm afraid we won't be able to resolve the situation without your help. We won't take much of your time, Your
- "Really? Very well. Then let him leave the barony forthwith – we've enough trouble without these Speakers!"
- "Are you certain that we need even more war and bloodshed? I'm afraid Gorum does not promise security to our k
- Jhod clears his throat and continues muttering in a friendly manner. "The outsiders are a source of much good
- Jhod bows. "Thank you. I will personally attend to all matters related to this decision you've made."
- Jhod nods. "That's right. Thus, we can assume a common factor in how people are exposed to these seeds: many v
- The cleric smiles, satisfied. "After finding the source of the disease, we've been working to remove the seeds
- "Gorum's priests are generous with their blessings for our warriors. Our fighters are strong, daring in battle
- Jhod sighs quietly, studying Oleg with a worried expression.
- Jhod sniffs. "You're making a mistake! What if something hideous crawls out from under them? Some daemon or wo
- "Your people will remain on edge, so long as these fanatics remain. They will not suffer such neighbors. – And
- "Right. Judging from the location in the patients' bodies, these seeds were ingested. It seems likely that the
- "In our darkest hour, he stood at the head of the militia and spared the barony from popular unrest. If not fo
- "And this wound will undoubtedly open again! Tristian and I felt something approaching... Something ominous. T
- "Your Highness! The fame of our domain is increasing. Many priests look to erect their temples in the capital.
- Everyone examines the map closely. "Erastil have mercy..." Jhod exhales slowly. "Exactly! Along the river! Tha
- "It's about the old prison. The one we were using as a field hospital. Now that the Season of Bloom has passed
- Jhod purses his lips stubbornly. "We will ask them to leave – politely, but firmly. I hope they will discover
- Jhod is silent for a moment, then sighs. "There's truth to what you say, Your Grace. We must think of the baro
- "As soon as the seed gains enough strength, it sprouts and turns into a magic portal. Just like a bud turning
- "It's a bad place! Wars between rival priests tore Touvette apart. The fighting almost destroyed the country.
- Jhod is annoyed and mumbles something, but then waves his hand with a sigh. "As you wish."
- "Agreed. I'll give the necessary orders."
- Jhod straightens, his face flushing. "As if that wasn't enough, this — Erastil forgive my words — 'prophet' bl
- "Could you please look into the matter? The guards are hesitant to deal with the one close to you personally."
- Jhod looks to be puzzled and amused at the same time. "Your Grace! I've brought you an extremely unusual messa
- "It's up to you to decide this homegrown Aroden's fate, Baron. I await your command."
- "We beg your pardon, Your Grace, for intervening with you getting the grasp of your barony. I'm sure you have
- You hear Jhod give a sigh of relief.
- Judging by his flared nostrils and furrowed brow, something has upset Jhod greatly. "Your Grace! I have here o
- "Gorum is the dark patron of battle, the master of violence, bold and merciless. His followers believe only in
- "I'm certain we can reach an agreement with Jamandi and acquire the trading post in short order without any di
