A fight with the one-eyed dwarf

11 November, 595
Part II

Plenty O'Toole guesses that these 'rat-men' are actually creatures called wererats, supernatural types of beings who can alter their shape and change between humanoid and rat form. The remaining wererat is roused and questioned about the goblin menance. Before he is killed the party learns that they were employed by someone by the name of Gaelen Trodor, and hired to guard the bathhouse.

Finding the door to the bathhouse locked, Bruinor decides to use the lantern oil to burn it down. Not long after the blaze is set, Orak flings open the door in shock, then runs back to his office and fetches a decantur full of water. He returns and throws water on the fire in an attempt to put it out. The strange thing is, the pitcher never seems to run out of water as he continuously tosses it forth. Nodonn takes the opportunity to wrestle with the dwarf, and the two roll around on the floor, fists and knees flying in all directions. It is Throckmorten who ends the bout, landing a stunning blow on the dwarf. Orak is tied up and questioned about the goblins. He vigorously denies knowledge of the goblins and it isn't until his key is taken and used to open the hidden door when he finally acknowledges something is not as it seems.

Plenty makes an astute observation that Orak may not in fact be his normal self. Nodonn detects a magical aura about Orak and channels the power of Wee Jas. He learns that Orak is indeed being controlled by a supernatural force, perhaps being 'dominated' by the vampire. He is taken to the temple of Wee Jas, where Ike Iverson agrees to take him in custody and cure him in the morning. He also gives them a few tidbits of advice for fighting vampires. For example, they are immune to damage from normal weapons. Only magical weapons and silvered weapons will have an effect.

The group rests for the rest of the night.