[b][u]Ellis[/u][/b] Inside Ellis's head he could hear the sound of laughter. Large amounts of laughter. [i]She isn't serious is she?[/i] The voice said coming back. Ellis felt his hands go to his forehead. A sigh could be heard and he turned his head slightly. "Ellyn, you didn't see that things face like me and Hugh have. The face on the mage was fresh, a little wrinkle here and there but fresh. The lich I saw had half his..." [i]Her...[/i] "Face torn off....". He answered. Wait your a her?.... [i]Originally yes, the body you saw was the last host I had. Don't worry I wont make a short fellow like you look like that.[/i] Thanks.. I guess. He then got nervous of how Sana reacted. Yup not telling these people I have you inside me. They would kill me just to kill you. Swear I thought I could trust them, they don't see the knowledge we could have using you as someone to go to for help. You are like how old?[u][b] 160 years and my soul is still young[/b][/u]. That's 160 years of knowledge and you know what happened to Hugh's order. You don't need the chalice to survive right? If they destroy it you will remain in me right? 4 [i]Yes. I will remain inside you ,but I will remain forever until you die. Then I die with you.[/i] Shit... hmm I thought I could trust them. I am going to say something. Sorry but I am telling them. Don't worry they aint tearing you from my body. I wont let them. [i]Right... so reassuring when big tall and muscles over there.[/i] You will have to talk through me to them afterwards. You will apologize to Sana for doing what you did. [i]If you manage to make this work, I doubt you will, I will apologize.[/i] Okay. "Um guys, don't destroy the chalice just yet. Just hear me out. When the Lich committed suicide, her spirit or soul went inside my body. I think she is the only reason I still clung to life and lived through that ordeal." He said. "I want her to remain inside me though,... no pulling her out of my body. She is about 160 years old and I have had a conversation with her. She knows things.... things books can't tell you." He looked to Hugh and sighed. "Your order of paladins.... she knew who was responsible. I think she hates him too. She even knows why everyone here is dead. Those within that we fought where not innocent people. Bandits, cut throats.... people who deserved years of torment as a slave to a lich."...[i]Cold man... real cold.[/i] "Quiet.... and before you say.'How do you know she ain't lying'.... I am a thief guys. A very well and professional thief. I know when someone lies to me. I have learned to sense it." He paused for only a second. "She also has feelings over the mages guild as well.... she even laughed when Ellyn said she was the old man in the tavern." He added. "I told her that she would have to apologize to everyone,... especially to the one she hurt the most." He said. He then moved to sit on a wall. "Now here are your choices.... destroy the chalice and the lich remains inside of me. However, her soul is somewhat linked to mine. You remove her, you kill me. Kill me you kill her. "He said. "I think we should keep the chalice.... maybe." Can we melt it down to a smaller object and you still be linked to it? [i]Yes actually. I am linked to the very object its self. If condensed into something smaller I can still reside in it. Also good lie there. Still wont work, you have been with this group for how long? They will kill you sooner then you can blink to kill me. Especially the woman.[/i] I fear the same, but I am taking the chance. "I do want to melt it down into something smaller and easier to carry. Garekk seems capable and able to do so." He then sighed and paused. He actually started to tear up. "Now... I am leaving my trust to you... I think this is a better option. With the help of the Lich.... we can get to the deeper mystery here. Like why the fuck the mages want a lich's phylactery." There it was said. He closed his eyes ready for the arrow to kill him dead. Sana was known for her outbursts so far and anger. He knew that she would want to kill him... but perhaps not. [b][u]Vivian[/u][/b] Vivian sighed and after what she learned she wanted to smash it too. However, the halfling had truth in his words, it could be an advantage against the enemies with the lich's knowledge. Enemies that they might have to face. Such as this mages guild. She felt like turning it into the church in the city and having the clergy investigate the mages guild. She liked Ellis's plan. She even admired the little one's courage. Courage, something not easily found ,but very common in the little things in the world. Vivian sighed. "You all might hate me for this, but I believe in what he says is true." She gave her two cents but she would add some. "If you go against his words and not only destroy it ,but kill him too. You can say goodbye to me. Yes the lich was a bitch,... but you are no better then the kin I left behind if you solve bloodshed with bloodshed." She then eyed the ex-paladin and the cleric. She knew they would understand her meaning. Only the divine in this room would understand... and Ellyn. Vivian waited moving to stand beside Ellis. Who was about to say something but she put her hand on his head and ruffled his hair. "I am beside you little one.... I wont let them harm you" She said. [b][u]Garekk[/u][/b] Garekk being a strong powerful orc. He was actually moved by the little fella's courage and bravery. He proved it in the hallway pushing through to try and save Sana when he had little chances of success. Now he risked his life to the very thing the brought him to an inch of his life. He stood up and placed a fist on his chest. "You have a lot of honor built up in you little one.... I am with you on this. I will happily make it smaller for you to carry. A circlet perhaps..." He said. He then moved to also stand by the halfling. He leaned in and mumbled to Vivian and the little guy. "If they attack run... I will hold them off." He quickly drew his crossbow and leaned it against his shoulder. "What you guys say?.... dont go proving to the orc that you people are not any better then my kinsmen." He said. [b][u]Ceris[/u][/b] [i]You know Ellis,... I am kind of jealous of your two friends. Maybe if I had friends like them when I was still fleshy, I might have taken a different route. I still got my magic to use. IF worse comes to worse which it will. I will port us out of here. I hope it doesnt come to that but I will for you and your two friends. It's the least I could do for your courage. Sorry for sucking almost all of your life away.[/i] [b][u]Zaphere[/u][/b] The Hellhound and Samuel sat on a rooftop watching the Inquisitor. The Hellhound suddenly vanished. Leaving this plane. His spell ending. He then threw at the inquisitor a outstretched middle finger while placing his right forearm in between his left forearm and bicep. Yeah take that you meddling bastard. He then left to go report to Danika the success. Elsewhere the guards where hauling the wears to the merchant to the monastary. The problem was. They were being followed. The hellhound Ezekial was cloaked in shadow. Waiting for the right moment. Then the door opened and he lunged out of the darkness flames surround his body. One by one the guards fell to the beast. One by one they were burned alive. The hellhound then proceeded to destroy the idols. The lesser demons within them being sent back to the otherworld. Ezekial left one guard alive though as a message to the inquisitor. The man was close to death with every inch of his body burned.