It was not long ago Raven Stormcrow visited the city of Glynnfaighn, where his future position of Guildmaster lay waiting. It was not long ago, he entered the Inn where his Goddaughter Raja, magically sealed herself in a room, fearing to lose herself, and her unborn children. And it was not long ago Raven unraveled the mystery of Rajas curse, and broke down the magical seals that surrounded her. Entering that shade filled room, fighting off shades, so Raja could be saved. It was during this moment...a small spider climbed his robes, and bit deeply into his right hand. This is where it began. Unknown to anyone at the time, that Lolth was fed up with Ravens constant interfering of her plans, so she sent her small servant to place her curse apon him....the same curse, that this day, withers a man away in Sylvaras tower.

A couple nights ago, Raven awoke in his Ivory Tower in Glynnfaighn. The pain of Lolths symbol curse on his hand has grown up his arm and past his shouldernow....and sleep was far from his mind now a days. Over the past months time he tried many things to rid himself of the curse. He reversed the pool of enchantments to disenchant magic, and bathed in its waters,.....but it didnt work. He cast one of his mighty spells, Mordenkainens Disjuncture, trying to rid himself of the spidery curse.... again to no avail. He sought the council of old wizardly friends, who tried to use their magic, and artifacts to remove the curse.....again failure. Raven thought of these attempts as he drank more potions and elixers to try and ease the pain...thought of his failures. But he wouldnt change a thing, his friends, and family needed him, and he would gladly give his life to save them. Tonight however he was restless, and decided to go for a walk through his favorite forest. Within moments Raven was walking under the boughs of Elmshade, breathing in deep the fresh air of the night. He stood out like a sore thumb in the darkness, his white robes acting like a beacon to danger. But he new Elmshade was safe now, and was enjoying a refreshing walk.

Raven wasnt the only one out that night. Arienne Starsinger, and Hiel, the Shadowier, were out themselves. Hiel had gotten into trouble, and was being chased by a band of hounds. Raven and Arienne both sprang into action to help the Shadowier. Raja herself killed most of the hounds, gaining their attention away from Hiel. Raven cast spells of protection, and servailence, to search the area for more danger. It all soon prooved to much for the handsome mage....low on energy, and weakened, the curse took him that moment. Raven collapsed there in Elmshade forest, the spidery curse strands pulse with glee as they double their efforts now. Arrienne, Hiel, and a wimpering worried Raja, carried him back to Sylvaras tower, and placed him in a room there. And it is there where he remains. His own efforts, skills, and powers failed to rid him of this curse.....now time was up. Raven Stormcrow lay dying in Sylvaras tower, unconsiouse to the world now, and maybe forever. His hope for survival now lay on someone else.