Thaddeus (khajiit paladin): *hand on weapon* Who are you, and why are you here?
DM: The hagâs voice is raspy and unpleasant. âI was sent here by my master, Helinala Summerleaf.â
Thaddeus: Wait a second. Does that name sound familiar?
DM: The guy who hired you is named Verris Summerleaf.
Godric (fairy warlock): Whatâs under the furs?
DM:Â âHer phylactery.â
Godric: Sheâs a lich?
DM: She puts her hands up placatingly. âShe used white magic only... Phylacteries are not only the realm of evil mages. I was sent to retrieve her spellbook and reunite it with her soul, but she didnât give me permission to enter the house before she died. Iâve been clanking and clawing to get Verrisâs attention.â
Thaddeus: White magic?
DM:Â âSheâs a good person. This is her last wish, to bring her peace.â
Godric: And we have only your word for that?
DM: She shrugs. âYou make a good, if somewhat racist, point.â













