PAXLAIR - February 19, 1999 - Jeremy Green
This evening in the fair city of Paxlair an odd occurrence took place
that left many people baffled and grasping for answers. The abduction of an
old gypsy lady, by the name Gaella; a woman who supposedly found immortality
through a curse long ago.
The scene started with the gypsy lady wandering into town muttering
about darkness and death. Many at first dismissed her words and thought
little of her. Until, that is, she began to mention Alanna, a troubled young
woman who went missing the week before. This drew quite a gathering of
concerned people as many sought to save Alanna from her fate.
A number of citizens described Gaella’s demeanor at the time as
nervous and edgy. As if she were waiting for something to occur. Perhaps the
arrival of Draesot, a known servant of Mazrim, could be accounted for such.
His unexpected appearance, flanked by two of the foul creations known
as soulslaves, only lead to an odd chain of events that passed all too
quickly. Many of the gathered citizens stood idly by watching as Draesot
ordered the slaves to grab Gaella and hold her firmly within their clutches.
A few witnesses claimed to have seen a slight ripple in the air before both
the gypsy and slaves vanished from sight. To where? None can really be
certain.
Before he himself slid into the nothingness which brought him,
Mazrim’s servant actually offered a humble apology for interrupting anything
which may have been going on at the time. As well he asked that a message be
given to Gwendolyn, a resident of Paxlair, “Tell Gwen that I shall gather
our debt at a later time."
It was well known that Gwen gave up her soul to appease Gaella’s
anger when Alanna slid from her grasp. Does this now mean that her life
force is bound to Mazrim? And what of the gypsy’s fate?
- Jeremy Green -
From the Town Cryer - The Journal of Ultima Online, Friday, February
19th 1999
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