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[Powder Miner]

Catarina will try to use read magic on the runes on the sword. She'll also follow the priest to deliver the news, tempered with her own knowledge of the subject.

[Remuthra]

Abraham will walk back to town.

[flame99]

Spoiler: Abraham (click to show/hide)

Little of interest happens on the way, but you do manage to make it back to the town.

Spoiler: The Rest of the Party (click to show/hide)

Algarius takes the blade out of it's sheath. It's forged of what seems to be silver, and the blade shines almost supernaturally brightly in the sun.      You give it a few practice swings, and it almost seems alive in your hands, directing itself towards your target (+1). Somehow, though, you have the nagging feeling that this is far from the full extent of it's abilities.
The party enters the church, and informs Osren. He appears terrified when you mention the Mirok, and it's evident that he knows what they are.
"You met with Xif, one of the Guardians, and lived?! My gods, I think you may in fact be the Champions of legend. Of course, the prophecies say nothing about which side will win the battles, but it's a risk that we'd need to take. Before any of you decide to enter the Gate of Darkness again, be warned that Uthgur are one of the weakest of the Mirok, and if you stumble upon just about anything else down there, like a Galun, you won't last 10 seconds. I recommend you go elsewhere, learn how to fight more effectively, and rally some support from the nearby kingdoms. Still, even then, it'd be prudent to inform you of the structure of the Mirok's planes.
It exists on 8 layers: 4 Gates, and 4 Realms. All 8 planes are linked to some specific attribute of the ruler of it. Namely, there's the Gate and Realm of Darkness, Pain, Torment, and Destruction. The Gates are presided over by a Guardian. Should you manage to defeat it, then you'll be able to enter the corresponding Realm. After slaying the Ruler of the Realm, a portal to the next Gate in line will open. In some tomes, a ninth plane is implied, but nothing's really known about it. Any questions?

[Remuthra]

Abraham walks into the church.

"So, what'd I miss?"

[mastahcheese]

"So, is there any particular kingdom nearby you'd suggest we head to first?"

[flame99]

Spoiler: Abraham (click to show/hide)

You find the church, assuming that it's where you'd find the party. As it turns out, you were right. You overhear a mention of the Elven Kingdoms in the north. You enter the room, and find the party talking to Osren.

Spoiler: The Rest of the Party (click to show/hide)

You ask what kingdom you should visit first.
"The Elven Kingdoms are probably your best bet. They're insufferable, and can't stand non-natives, but they hate demons even more. If you can manage to get them to shut up about how Corellon Larethian is so much better than all of the other gods, and how inferior other races and countries are, you might gain the aid of a powerful ally. Their army will be worthless in the Mirok's planes, but it'll help stem the tide until you're powerful enough to fight there yourself. Besides, while only the Champions would be able to kill the Guardians and Rulers, any mortals they might have convinced to work for them tend not to shrug off raw arcane might. Also, their military force will be able to aid you in the Gate of Darkness. Past that, you'll have to leave them. If you don't want to visit the Elven Kingdoms - and who could blame you - Iilthrak, the dwarvern homelands aren't horribly far. You could try and get them to aid you, but they tend to disbelieve just about anything you tell them until it's five inches from their face.

A little bit after Osren finishes his short speech, Abraham enters the room, looking wounded, though not in critical condition.

[Powder Miner]

"...well. For Boccob, I suppose."

[mastahcheese]

"So our options are to visit the elves, who won't listen, or the dwarves, who won't believe us."
Cromwell rubbed his forehead.
"What do you guys think?"

[Powder Miner]

"We can probably butter the elves up so I'd go for that."

[Remuthra]

"Did someone say we have to visit the elves? What fool came up with that idea?"

[dawnstar]

But elves hate me!

[flame99]

But elves hate me!

"They hate everyone. They just especially hate you."

[GiglameshDespair]

"I've been to the kingdom of the e;ves before. A vile place, full of haughty, holier-than-thou types. I suppose better the devil you know than the devil you don't, though."

[Powder Miner]

"...Almost every race hates you, Noji."

[dawnstar]

"...Almost every race hates you, Noji."

actually, dwarfs enjoy my .... I don't know but they like me