Aftermath, settling in at Diamond Lake, days 6-13

Bornir, Morgrim, Bitrus, and an old warrior bodyguard named Urrei Stonehome head out at dawn for the trip to Greysmere Covenant. The trip which travels around the Mist Marsh takes about 10 days on foot or in this case on cart.
The night before Bitrus was busy packing to travel, or in this case her servants were packing at her direction. She wanted to make sure the dwarven weapons Whelm and the Bloodcrier's Axe were properly cleaned and stored for the trip.
"Um Mistress Bitrus, the weapons were recovered by our group, not by us, so right now they belong to the group." Explained Morgrim.
"The War Hammer Whelm belonged to Dulok before it was stolen. That much we can tell by the transcipt from Dulow's shade during the speak with dead spell, along with Dulok's journal." Which she pats. "The Speak with Dead spells cost a bit of gold, which might have been saved had you not hared off after the killers, but I suppose that's in the past."
"Fionor Clan Chief of Greysmere Covenant will want to see the weapons." She says it like steel. "If you want the hammer, you'd best think about a suitable offer to Dulok's heir. I believe he had a daughter named Fala. A gift for Fionor as a sign of respect might also be wise, since if you your story rings false he may ship you off to Karkast."
Bitrus' words lead to a restless nights sleep for the two dwarves. The four depart the next day.

Azrael is approached the next day by Chaum Gansworth, the mine owner, and contact who helped the group uncover Smenk and Neff's nefarious plot. "Azrael, I'm wondering if you have some spare time?" Azrael shrugs. He is looking at gems and preparing to head to Tidwoad's Gem and Jewelry shop. Krech is nearby scaring off potential thieves, of which a few lads in their late teens are hanging around for no particular purpose.
"I guess you've heard there's to be an election next month. The only candidate so far is Edgar Tilgast, the layabout son of Gelch Tilgast. He's recently returned from Greyhawk upon word from his father no doubt. I'm wondering if you are inclined to run for the position?
Of your band of heroes, you are the most appealing to the town. You're a human, not affiliated to any one religion in town, and the most able to express your opinions or thoughts effectively. Plus you have the confidence of 3 out of the 4 mine owners in town. You'd be a shoe in if you decided to run.
What are your thoughts on the matter?"
Azrael thinks briefly and say "So how do I get apointed and how much does it pay?"
Chaum chuckles "Well you have to get elected first. That requires some public speaking, then one on one meetings with the various business leaders, the local heads of the Laborers Union, mine owners naturally, and religious leaders. There is a nominal filing fee. If you're serious about this I can help, as a friend.
As for the pay, I believe it is 2 gp, 5 sp a day before taxes, and the use of the mayor's residence. The residence has paid staff whoose pay comes from local taxes. You can increase your pay subject to the Greyhawk City Council, but it would require increasing the taxes paid to the City either through increased fees or by increasing the tax base. Unfortunately too many Mayors prefer to increase their pay through bribery and kick backs.
The duties require oversight of the Sheriffs department, judging petty crimes, larger crimes are subject to rule by a magistrate from Greyhawk. You also work with the Municipal staff who maintain the towns wells and docks, co-ordinate with the Cities tax collector on a yearly basis, oversee religious holy days and county fairs, and most importantly oversee the Municipal Smelting house."
"Sounds great, sign me up." Says Azrael.
The next day will involve Edgrin taking over much of the responsibility of selling and cataloging treasure from Azrael, the Krech working as his helper.

After a couple of days back in Diamond Lake, Ardgaal searches out Felnar and asks for a private moment. “As I promised, I did a little searching at the Shrine to the Green Lady. Unfortunately I turned up little. After informing Aramiss of our encounter with Terra, she told me that there are such things as unique vampires, but they are extremely rare. The only one she could recall was one named Kas, Vecna’s lieutenant. She suggested Allustan might be a better source of information. She also said the temple to Wee Jas in Greyhawk has a larger library and that there is an even larger temple to Wee Jas at Hardby. I am willing to search the library in Greyhawk if we find ourselves traveling there. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.”

A week goes by, Felnar spends much of his time scribing spells into his spell book. Also Shaft and Felnar identifying magic items for the group and for Krech. Meanwhile Allustan researches Terra's predicament. (Note to Paul, subtract 200 gp for indentify spells please)
Allustan informs Felnar at the end of that week, that he has found nothing so far concerning a non-evil vampire. He has ascertained the means for turning a normal vampire back into a living creature. First, the vampire must be destroyed. This entails staking the vampires heart then severing it's head. The remains will turn to ash within it's grave. Next a portion of that ash is needed for a powerful cleric to resurrect. The individual wil be sound and alive once more.
Allustan asks if Felnar wishes to help research "Two heads are better than one." To which Felnar readily agrees. The two, former pupil and master, pour over obscure and rare texts in Allustan's library.

Krech spends most of his time in the private room at the Spinning Giant Tavern practicing fighting with his mace. He is sloooowly learning to eat with his left hand, and do other things. The tap woman at the Tavern thinks he's cute, dumb, but cute. The serving girls roll their eyes when he eats since they have to clean up after him. He also has been told to drape his cloak over the mace, since openly displayed weaponry is frowned upon. They also cut him some slack as he is a former soldier and this establishments bread and butter is catering to the soldiers.

Lath and Shaft try to be present at night, to help Felnar just in case Terra shows up. Shaft spends much of the week in and out of Janelle's shop. She is the bowyer/fletcher in town. A human woman with a hint of elvish blood. She sells Shaft supplies, and after they chat for a while she agrees to sell bows from him at her shop. She would like him to make a quality bow to put on display, then have buyers place an order for a bow. She suggests that if Shaft has found any interesting horns, that they can often be fashioned into interesting bows, like the Bakluni make. Shaft thinks a bit and seems to recall Morgrim had a Black Dragon hide, perhaps he had taken the horns as well.

The Hero of Blackwall Keep Azrael Barak pronounces his candidacy for Mayor of Diamond Lake, much to the consternation of his opponent Edgar Tilgast, son of the Mine Owner Gelch Tilgast. Azrael initially met with Mine Owners Luzane Perrin, and Ellival Moonmeadow, along with Jieran Wiegerius High Priest of Saint Cuthbert, Amariss High Priestess of Wee Jas, and Valkus Dunn High Priest of Heironeous, Ronabont Mur-representative of the Traders Union, and Moroldo -representative of the Mine Workers Union. He, along with his patron Chaum Gansworth stage a rally to be held in the commons outside of the emporium. At the end of which Chaum has paid for several servers to roll out kegs of ale to share with the assembled public.
During the weeks that follow Azrael will meet with several business owners, and already has the staunch support of Sheriff Melinde, and Constance Grace madam of the Midnight Salute whore house.

After the rally word reaches town through travelling merchants. There is much talk in the temple district of Greyhawk City. Rumors say that the clerics there are cursed. Their temples, wether it be dedicated to Pelor, Hieronius, Rao, Obad Hai, or several others seem incapable to raising the dead. No explanation is forth coming, but people think there has been some great crime or atrocity which has angered the gods. Only the extremely affluent seem greatly upset though.