Praxius holds his head to steady his vision after the whirlwind deposits him by the river.
"I don't understand, didn't you tell the Poe where this Sprout was? I am not sure this was your fault Paca, it was another Sprout that it got to, right?", he says also looking downcast.
"Yes Praxius, and now they are after this sprout! This one is on me!" Paca continues in his frantic state, muttering to himself as he begins to shed a few tears.
"It was because of you we are here, Paca. Now this Sprout is aware of it's enemy, which gives it a chance", Praxius says seriously, without any of the jovial nature he has been showing since his change of season to spring.
"And if the Sprout needed our help right now, we wouldn't be standing by the river again. We should move quickly to Death Mountain. Maybe Commander Reli and this army of darkness are in league with the Poe and we will learn more there", he says scratching his head, looking a bit uncomfortable at the sight of the tears in Paca's eyes.
Quiggley will cast Detect Magic and concentrate on each person, including lili, and their belongings inspecting them for anything that may be hiding amongst them.
Quiggley, You can see a multitude of magical aura's eminating off of your companions. Each of their magical items shining with a strong magical presence.
Quiggley and Paca realize it at the same time, Lizi isnt with the group. She isnt fluttering around Paca or nestled onto his shoulder, the small green fairy is no where to be seen.
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Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
"Wait...."Paca exclaims in a sudden panic. "Lizi!....Lizi!....Noooooo! Where are YOU!?" The tears now pour down Paca's face. He falls to his knees and trembles a minute before suddenly sounding calm. "This is what I deserve. I never should have left home. My damn desires to explore the artistic side of the world caused this. Princess Zelda, The Deku Sprout, now Lizi. Is this my curse for leaving? To bring suffering to those I care about?"
Theo is taking in deep breaths, and as he sinks to his knees a tear falls out of one of his eyes. See Paca, he carefully hugs him, holding him tightly. Whispering very quietly, he says, “I’m glad you have a home that you wanted to go to.”
Paca shoves Theo off, "A home I wanted to go to? You mean a home I should have never left! None of this would have happened! None of it!" Paca's tears have stopped and his emotions have turned to pure rage. "This thing, this... this Poe, whatever it is. We need to end it...."
Theo sighs, closing his eyes. “What’s done is done, and we can’t change the past,” he says. “Do you know how many days I lie in bed, unable to sleep, wondering if I made the right decision? To run away from my family and never come back?“ Tears are streaming down Theo’s face now. “I’ve burned those bridges years ago, and yet they still haunt me to this very day. Yes, if I could go back there would be things I would have said, things I would have done differently, but I can’t. I’ve lost my whole family, and it still hurts me.” He pauses, letting the words sink in while he gasps for breath. “What we need to do now is go to Death Mountain. Maybe we can stop whatever is coming to Hyrule.”
"Um....", he utters as he looks to Quiggley and Rae and nods towards the crying Paca and Theo.
"I am sure Lizi is around here somewhere, they probably got messed up by the whirlwind", he says halfheartedly.
"Lizi!", he shouts into the sky, his hands cupping his mouth. "We are over here!".
"I'm not...", he starts to say, then stops before trying again. "Anger is good, Paca, you can use it. I'm not sure we have time for self pity. The Sprout said that the army had stagnated on the way to Death Mountain. Now I don't know what that means, but it sounds bad!".
Paca now focuses his anger into purpose. Reaching out to feel for his connection to Lizi. "She's near, and not hurt" he thinks to himself.Focusing more on Lizi he will try and locate her.
The soft rays of the evening sun peak over the distant horizon as Paca stumbles along the river bank, searching for his lifelong companion. Praxius aids in the search, calling out for the small glowing orb of light that typically does not stray far from Paca. With the waining light, your search may be in vain but still Paca presses onward. Moving further down the riverbank that surrounds the entirety of the Orchard.
During your search, within your peripheral vision you are always catching sight of the Orchard. The vibrant tree's that still shine with light and life, now surrounded by rotting fruit. A lasting reminder that something far larger than an army is unfolding, A plan that was put into action long before any of you found your way to the city of Hyrule. Already the Centennial Ballad, the celebration of the calamitys end seems like a distant memory. Paca, unconciously you find yourself once more stroking the prize you won in one of the contests, the fragment of an Instrument that was once used by a Hero of Old. It's soft finish brings a strange comfort to your guilt riddled mind.
"PACA" Distant, yet distinct. The voice of Lizi carries up the the river, Paca stumbles forward. Moving with more haste in his step, eager to reunite with his lifelong friend. "HEEEELLLLLLOOOOOOO, ANYONE IN THERE!?!?! LET ME IN!!!!!" The voice comes once more.
Then you see it, the soft candle like glow of a fluttering Fairy as it crashes into the barrier surrounding the Orchard, desperately attempting to enter the Orchard. You call to her, she stops mid dash and turns to see Paca, along with the rest of the group rushing up the riverbank.
"FINALLY" The high pitched voice is laced with a tinge of anger as she floats towards Paca, The Kokiri immediately grasps her and holds her close to his chest. "P-Paca? Whats wrong?"
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Paca embraces Lizi, his longest companion and sheds a tear, but this time of joy. "Lizi, something is going on. The sprouts are, under attack. One is already lost. The deku sprout reached out to me, we must go to Death Mountain. Something bigger than anything we could imagine is upon us and I think it is up to us," He gestures to everyone around him, "To stop it. That mean you too Lizi. I can't do it without you. I am so glad you are safe" He clutches Lizi once more before turning to the group. "We must go to Death Mountain. That is our goal"
Paca then turns to everyone "Thank you all. Thank you for helping me in a time of need. I am ready to do this with you."
Theo finished dumping out the last of the rotten fruit from his bag. “Let’s head off then,” he says cheerfully as if nothing had happened. “Who knows, we might be able to see Dagoro!” He turns to follow Praxius.
"Ok. Off to Death Mountain, but let's have weapons out and eyes up now. We found Lizi, but we have been shouting and there is a Hinox in the area. I'm going up to look around!", Quiggley says before flying up and looking around.
She was silent as they entered the orchards. Silent as the others posed questions to the sprout. Silent as they were whisked out of the orchards. Silent as Paca had his mental break down. And silent as Lizi was found and reunited with her partner.
Once mention of caution about the Hinox was given, Rae psyched herself out of her mental stupor. Alright Rae, time to get to work, she thought to herself.
Praxius holds his head to steady his vision after the whirlwind deposits him by the river.
"I don't understand, didn't you tell the Poe where this Sprout was? I am not sure this was your fault Paca, it was another Sprout that it got to, right?", he says also looking downcast.
"How many Sprouts are there, anyway?"
"Yes Praxius, and now they are after this sprout! This one is on me!" Paca continues in his frantic state, muttering to himself as he begins to shed a few tears.
"It was because of you we are here, Paca. Now this Sprout is aware of it's enemy, which gives it a chance", Praxius says seriously, without any of the jovial nature he has been showing since his change of season to spring.
"And if the Sprout needed our help right now, we wouldn't be standing by the river again. We should move quickly to Death Mountain. Maybe Commander Reli and this army of darkness are in league with the Poe and we will learn more there", he says scratching his head, looking a bit uncomfortable at the sight of the tears in Paca's eyes.
Quiggley will cast Detect Magic and concentrate on each person, including lili, and their belongings inspecting them for anything that may be hiding amongst them.
Insight 16+5= 21
Katerielle in Lost mine of Phandelver.
Bhelmek Thuldren in The dark tower of Cabilar.
Iam Unsure in Tower of Heaven.
Quiggley,
You can see a multitude of magical aura's eminating off of your companions. Each of their magical items shining with a strong magical presence.
Quiggley and Paca realize it at the same time, Lizi isnt with the group. She isnt fluttering around Paca or nestled onto his shoulder, the small green fairy is no where to be seen.
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
"Wait...." Paca exclaims in a sudden panic. "Lizi!....Lizi!....Noooooo! Where are YOU!?" The tears now pour down Paca's face. He falls to his knees and trembles a minute before suddenly sounding calm. "This is what I deserve. I never should have left home. My damn desires to explore the artistic side of the world caused this. Princess Zelda, The Deku Sprout, now Lizi. Is this my curse for leaving? To bring suffering to those I care about?"
Theo is taking in deep breaths, and as he sinks to his knees a tear falls out of one of his eyes. See Paca, he carefully hugs him, holding him tightly. Whispering very quietly, he says, “I’m glad you have a home that you wanted to go to.”
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Paca shoves Theo off, "A home I wanted to go to? You mean a home I should have never left! None of this would have happened! None of it!" Paca's tears have stopped and his emotions have turned to pure rage. "This thing, this... this Poe, whatever it is. We need to end it...."
Theo sighs, closing his eyes. “What’s done is done, and we can’t change the past,” he says. “Do you know how many days I lie in bed, unable to sleep, wondering if I made the right decision? To run away from my family and never come back?“ Tears are streaming down Theo’s face now. “I’ve burned those bridges years ago, and yet they still haunt me to this very day. Yes, if I could go back there would be things I would have said, things I would have done differently, but I can’t. I’ve lost my whole family, and it still hurts me.” He pauses, letting the words sink in while he gasps for breath. “What we need to do now is go to Death Mountain. Maybe we can stop whatever is coming to Hyrule.”
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[A]
Quiggley gives the two some time.
Katerielle in Lost mine of Phandelver.
Bhelmek Thuldren in The dark tower of Cabilar.
Iam Unsure in Tower of Heaven.
"Oh dear", Praxius whispers under his breath.
"Um....", he utters as he looks to Quiggley and Rae and nods towards the crying Paca and Theo.
"I am sure Lizi is around here somewhere, they probably got messed up by the whirlwind", he says halfheartedly.
"Lizi!", he shouts into the sky, his hands cupping his mouth. "We are over here!".
"I'm not...", he starts to say, then stops before trying again. "Anger is good, Paca, you can use it. I'm not sure we have time for self pity. The Sprout said that the army had stagnated on the way to Death Mountain. Now I don't know what that means, but it sounds bad!".
Paca now focuses his anger into purpose. Reaching out to feel for his connection to Lizi. "She's near, and not hurt" he thinks to himself. Focusing more on Lizi he will try and locate her.
Perception: 18 + guidance 2 = 20
Quiggley casts Guidance on Paca.
Katerielle in Lost mine of Phandelver.
Bhelmek Thuldren in The dark tower of Cabilar.
Iam Unsure in Tower of Heaven.
The soft rays of the evening sun peak over the distant horizon as Paca stumbles along the river bank, searching for his lifelong companion. Praxius aids in the search, calling out for the small glowing orb of light that typically does not stray far from Paca. With the waining light, your search may be in vain but still Paca presses onward. Moving further down the riverbank that surrounds the entirety of the Orchard.
During your search, within your peripheral vision you are always catching sight of the Orchard. The vibrant tree's that still shine with light and life, now surrounded by rotting fruit. A lasting reminder that something far larger than an army is unfolding, A plan that was put into action long before any of you found your way to the city of Hyrule. Already the Centennial Ballad, the celebration of the calamitys end seems like a distant memory. Paca, unconciously you find yourself once more stroking the prize you won in one of the contests, the fragment of an Instrument that was once used by a Hero of Old. It's soft finish brings a strange comfort to your guilt riddled mind.
"PACA" Distant, yet distinct. The voice of Lizi carries up the the river, Paca stumbles forward. Moving with more haste in his step, eager to reunite with his lifelong friend. "HEEEELLLLLLOOOOOOO, ANYONE IN THERE!?!?! LET ME IN!!!!!" The voice comes once more.
Then you see it, the soft candle like glow of a fluttering Fairy as it crashes into the barrier surrounding the Orchard, desperately attempting to enter the Orchard. You call to her, she stops mid dash and turns to see Paca, along with the rest of the group rushing up the riverbank.
"FINALLY" The high pitched voice is laced with a tinge of anger as she floats towards Paca, The Kokiri immediately grasps her and holds her close to his chest. "P-Paca? Whats wrong?"
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Paca embraces Lizi, his longest companion and sheds a tear, but this time of joy. "Lizi, something is going on. The sprouts are, under attack. One is already lost. The deku sprout reached out to me, we must go to Death Mountain. Something bigger than anything we could imagine is upon us and I think it is up to us," He gestures to everyone around him, "To stop it. That mean you too Lizi. I can't do it without you. I am so glad you are safe" He clutches Lizi once more before turning to the group. "We must go to Death Mountain. That is our goal"
Paca then turns to everyone "Thank you all. Thank you for helping me in a time of need. I am ready to do this with you."
Praxius breathes a sigh of relief, which surprises him. Had he become so attached to his companions that their distress caused him distress as well?
"No problem. I am glad you found your friend, Paca", he says with genuine relief.
"To Death Mountain it is", he says loudly, followed more quietly by, "At last".
He turns and starts to head off.
Theo finished dumping out the last of the rotten fruit from his bag. “Let’s head off then,” he says cheerfully as if nothing had happened. “Who knows, we might be able to see Dagoro!” He turns to follow Praxius.
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[A]
"Ok. Off to Death Mountain, but let's have weapons out and eyes up now. We found Lizi, but we have been shouting and there is a Hinox in the area. I'm going up to look around!", Quiggley says before flying up and looking around.
Perception 19+2= 21
Katerielle in Lost mine of Phandelver.
Bhelmek Thuldren in The dark tower of Cabilar.
Iam Unsure in Tower of Heaven.
"I wonder if it is not by chance a Hinox roams here. It makes a fine guard dog", Praxius says with a chuckle.
"As long as we don't get caught by it of course", he adds, moving a little more cautiously.
Perception: 17+4=21 (Snap Quiggley! :-) )
Rae continues to be... silent.
She was silent as they entered the orchards. Silent as the others posed questions to the sprout. Silent as they were whisked out of the orchards. Silent as Paca had his mental break down. And silent as Lizi was found and reunited with her partner.
Once mention of caution about the Hinox was given, Rae psyched herself out of her mental stupor. Alright Rae, time to get to work, she thought to herself.
Ro Aleron (Ro the Red) -> Illithid, Wizard 8 (Chronugist) // AURYN