Role

Chapter 11

Morning dawns with rays of brilliant sunlight streaming across the bow of a
large ship as it pulls into the wharf of Arkham. Sailors stand ready at the
rails to throw their lines to the dockworkers to secure the ship. The lines
are thrown and the dockworkers quickly tie off the mooring lines to the
docks. The gangplank is put down from the ship and the passengers and
tourists fresh from Hamsah make their way off of the ship. Among the crowd
is a beautiful young woman with big wide eyes. The young lady seems to be
new to this city and is in awe of its people and buildings. Her eyes are
huge with delight as she looks about the city. As she makes her way into the
city proper she is reminded that at night a terrible curse lies upon the
city. The young lady assures the guard that she will be sure to be in her
room by that time. What the guard didnt say is that darkness lurks on the
city streets all of the time.

As the young lady makes her way down the street she notices a charming man
speaking with people as they pass. Most people just hear what he says and
keep moving, having no interest in what he is trying to tell them. The
attractive man notices the young woman and smiles at her with delight. The
woman is immediately interested in what this man has to say. He talks to her
about the light and knowing the path to tree freedom and everlasting life.
The young lady, not knowing any better, engages the man in conversation and
asks him what she must do. He speaks with her for a little while and tells
her of a beautiful castle that is just north of the city. The man informs
her that all she needs to do is yell out that he has sent her to learn about
everlasting life. The young lady smiles and thanks the man for his kindness,
assuring him that she will make her way there at first light. As she walks
away an evil grin spreads across the mans face and he rubs his hands
together.