From: rosenje@wkuvx1.bitnet
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: [JOI] Kyar's quest
Message-ID: <1993Mar29.150924.6584@wkuvx1.bitnet>
Date: 29 Mar 93 15:09:24 CST

	Kyar nodded to the newcomer.  "Welcome Quaeros," he said.  He
started to speak again but was interrupted by the arrival of a tall
man in black robes.
	"Which of you is known as Kyar?", the man said in a deep
voice.
	"I am." Kyar replied, standing slowly, with one hand on the
hilt of his scimitar.  "How do you know my name, stranger?" he asked.
	"Relax, friend, I mean you no harm-- I seek only to help you
regain that which you have lost.  Let this token be a measure of my
good faith."  The man in black reached into the front of his robes,
pulling out a necklace with a small medalion attached to it.  The man
leaned closer so that Kyar and the others nearby could see the pattern
imprinted upon it-- the same pattern imprinted on Kyar's own medalion.
	"My name is Semian Peltor, and I serve the Phadra just as you
do.  I felt your arrival here, and travelled as quickly as I could to
aid you.  Many others probably are aware of your arrival as well, and
I sense you are in no condition to shield yourself from their
probings.  Therefore we must act quickly to restore your memory,
before any of the others succeed in locating you."
	Kyar sat down slowly.   "I don't understand what you are
saying... I am in perfect condition."
	"Yes, your body healed quickly, but your mind has not
recovered.  You must allow me to link with your mind and repair the
damage.  This will hopefully restore your memory, and then you will
know what I am talking about."  Semain quickly said.
	"Very well," Kyar said, "let's do it now."
	Semian pulled a chair around and sat between Kyar and Aleric. 
He leaned forward, closing his eyes in concentration.  Soon Kyar
slumped in his chair, and frowned in concentration as well.  A few
minutes passed, then a few more, and Kyar began to moan in pain. 
Aleric grabbed Semian's shoulder. "What are you doing to him?" Aleric
shouted.  Kyar suddenly cried out, then slumped down head first on the
table.  Aleric stood and jerked Semian out of his chair.  "What did
you do to him?" he shouted, shaking the smaller man like a rag doll. 
Many of the other companions had their hands on their weapons, and
several of the barmaids were ducking behind tables in anticipation of
trouble.
	"It's okay Aleric, I'm alright." Kyar stood up shakily. 
"Semian is a friend.  He is a Phadran Knight, as am I.  My memory has
returned to me, and I am myself once again."
	Aleric released Semian, giving him an appraising look that
would have broken most men.  Semian turned to Kyar.  "Perhaps you
would allow me to travel with you now that you have been returned to
normal.  I would be honored."
	Kyar nodded.  "The Phadra is strong in you.  I would gladly
accept your help."  He then sat back down and addressed the rest of
the companions.  "My friends, a great evil stirs in a land far from
here, and threatens an entire land.  The beast is named Riothamus, and
his power is great.  I tried once before to defeat him, and lost much.   
The danger is great, but I ask you all to accompany me to destroy 
this foul beast.  His treasure horde is vast, but more importantly,
the lives of thousands would be saved if he could be defeated.  What
do you all say?"