Patran And Fezian Troops Consolidate As Wizards Enter The scne

PATRAN AND FEZIAN TROOPS CONSOLIDATE AS WIZARDS ENTER THE SCENE

The wizard, Costrom, has been summoned to assist the Fezian army tasked with taking the Patran village of Ajoola. Costrom is a level three wizard which makes him very powerful. He often shifts his form like this, which is most disconcerting to spectators. Despite his powers his right hand frequently vanishes for extended periods, a result of a spirit raising spell gone wrong; the spirit seized on Costrum's hand to prevent him gaining control of the being. It left a permanent curse on him.

Despite his reoccurring disability and his advanced age of 88 Costrum is very spry with very high weapon skills and toughness as well as magic skills. It is generally supposed, in the magic, community, that he has found a magic elixir to give him the properties of youth although his face is still that of an old man.

He also inspires those soldiers he is placed with, whether by charisma or some magical spell is a moot point. Nevertheless, his commitment to his employer is not certain as he seems to be more interested to try out his magic out of curiosity than to benefit Fezia or its rulers.

The Fezian host prepares to march.

                                                                        Fezian heroes

                                                   The Patran forces consolidating:

                                                    A flame thrower user has no friends.

                     A dim image of the Patran Sorceress, Nerissa, She is a level four magician and sure to give the Fezians trouble. Although aged 53 she appears to be in her twenties. Some suggest she drinks the blood of the unborn and that this brings her youth. No one dares to ask her that directly. Although her intelligence and magical ability are exceptional, she is, like many wizards, uninterested in loyalty to any government. She seeks to advance her magical skills and influence over the lesser beings who cross her path. In this way she appears to be highly inspirational but her magic plays its part in bending men to her will.

                                Here Costrom gives magical items to two Fezian heroes.