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10th July 2013
Following a tense standoff, Cerndrik calls for drinks in an attempt to foster relations between the groups
Linden takes the amulet down to the temple lab in order to study it and makes an interesting discovery - the device is actually capable of being altered to be more... beneficial.
Several days hard work later, and with a little help from Mardram he believes he has succeeded - all it needs is someone to verify it has worked...
The group try to get to see Cerndrik, however the Priests aide initially refuses to allow the group to disturb the top man's evening meal.
A little sweet talking from Andrei however managed to persuade him to talk to Gresham who brings the party to Cerndrik's table.
The head honcho was dining with several others from the priesthood and was initially sceptical of Lindens efforts. Gresham however was unable to detect any traces of evil on the artifact and pronounced it safe. This was enough for Cerndrik and he granted leave for Andrei to retain the amulet.
Following a good night's sleep, the party are enjoying brekfast when a ruddy faced chap approaches Linden asking if he can fix his grannys 'magic stone' The dull grey ioun stone is cracked beyond any casual help, however Linden was able to show the man how to make the stone float, which seemed to alleviate his dismay at the stone being drained of all magical power.
The party head to see Cerndrik to discuss the children, and while waiting for the morning standup... erm service to be completed Mardram notices a few locals sniggering and smirking at Gresham and decides to ask the Paladin about it after the talk with Cerndrik.
The Head Priest has understandable concerns about the children's safety while travelling with a party of adventurers. Mary as eventually talked into letting the children travel with the priesthood on the proviso that that Mother is told of us and that we visit them as soon as possible after they arrive.
Mardram takes Gresham aside and asks him about the locals reaction and discovers that he is as perplexed as the halfling about it all. Sadly before Mardram can draw more information from the hulking paladin, Mary is caught trying to listen in. Embarrassed, Gresham refuses to comment further and breaks off all conversation.
Mardram is unimpressed with Mary!
