Act I-I: The Village of Mayfield

Silly wife. We're still here. :)

With Talyn being tailed by his two shorter companions, they both work their own magic to investigate the area.

G'nark's eyes shine with a mystical shimmer as he looks about the church and its grounds. His sight, however, does not bring any indication that undead of any sort have been raised and are mobile.

Leif begins his investigation once more in the church, moving about and into Father Braeburn's private quarters. On the outside, everything is fine. Moving into the room on the other hand, prompts interesting auras. Firstly, he sees a small chest beside his desk that seems to have small blips of black, possibly indicating necromantic energies. Secondly, he notices another one, though it is far, far darker, and even has tinges of enchantment to it as well. This one comes from the bed, underneath the priest's pillow.

The chest's contents are not harmful looking, as inside are three potions of healing. Father Braeburn explains that those an emergency stock in the event anyone in the village requires them. Under the pillow, on the other hand...
When the pillow is held loft via a translucent blue hand, all can see a bound package resting there. The wrapping is pale and leather-like, however, one can tell immediately that it looks to be human skin. A tingle runs down everyone's spine just by looking at it. A note lies on top of it - it reads: "A gift of enlightenment - Father Bishop"

The "leather" wrapped package lies still on the bed. Talyn attempts to lift it with his mage hand so that it might be wrapped in the silk that was provided by Leif, however, the floating appendage is unable to interact with the parcel; the mage hand simply dissipates upon coming into full contact with it. One might guess that a special ward or charm has been placed upon the wrapping to prevent anyone other than the intended recipient from touching it. All in the room gaze at it, its presence making the air heavy with gloom.
"What a foul deed," Father Braeburn sighs, shaking his head. "It is curious to see that an old friend of mine leaving his mark on such a dire package. It makes me curious to see just what is inside, but I know that what lies beneath is dark."
He pauses to think for a moment, his eyes locked on the fell item.
"Tell me, does any in your band know of ways to dispel magic or to remove possession?"

Father Braeburn gives a light chuckle. "Yes, it rather is, isn't it? Andrew and I were both spent our younger years in training together under the same deity: Solaire. Last I spoke with him, he was just appointed the head of the temple in Midharbor a few years ago. Evidently, the previous leader left in the night; I can't recall the details unfortunately."

G'nark approaches the bound package, and with ample prayer, dispels the ward that was set upon it. It seems that whatever the ward was charged with was quite powerful. However, G'nark manages to overpower it and, immediately, the room feels as if whatever dark pressure was there had been removed completely.
Talyn, now able to utilize his minor capabilities, begins to unravel the current mystery before them. The "leather" is taken off easily enough, leaving a grim looking book laying on the bed. It is bound in onyx black leather and seems to have been around for some time, as it looks weathered. No writing is on the cover, and it seems a red ribbon was slipped in between some pages to act as a bookmark.