"Aww, thank you, Mister Val." Elsara thanks her elven buddy as she removes her cloak to put on the back as she takes a seat. "This is a lovely home you have here, Lord Vladimir. I suppose it's a shame you don't get guests too often." She idly swings her feet a little whilst looking around the room, in case of a fun conversation piece to raise during dinner.

Perception: 23

Looking around, Elsara notices a strange wooden staff that seem to be alive. It has leaves, and fungi and even small insects walking around it. The staff seems to be made of branches and vines that seem to almost move around. Her Detect Magic tells her that it emanates extremely powerful magic, though not Affectus Uti or Faerz. It's magical power is on par with Runt's axe, Black Flower.

Elsara will eye the staff for a few seconds (action to determine the school of magic) before continuing to look around the room as they wait.

School of Magic: Wild Magic - Does not follow any specific school. This is just raw magical essence as seen in Natural Magic Storms in Rurik. Raw Magic is basically all the magic schools at once.

Runt eyes their host suspiciously. She has no idea what the gesture means.

The host smiles and waits for Runt to take a seat... preferably the one he pulled for her.

Before things can get too too awkward, Devarus would look back and forth between the Lord and Runt, and just barely suppress a smirk as he leaned with a hand raised to hide his mouth while whispering in her ear. "Our 'host' is offering you a seat beside him. But, you don't have to of course, if you don't wish..but, to find a seat sooner than later."

Runt would take the seat and ask Deva to sit next to her. She still doesnt trust their host, but she has picked up a few manners and doesnt want to be rude.

After Runt is seated the Lord sits himself next to her, putting the half-orc between Deva and the Drow.

The elven maid finishes placing all the food. The food consists of vegetable stews, vegetable dishes and meat dishes made from forest creatures such as deer and moose. There is also bread.

Heavy metallic footsteps can be heard approaching the dinning room. Vlad says, "Ah! Our other guest has arrived." The Animated Armor brings in another elf, about 5ft 10 in height. He has short blonde hair and blue eyes and wears expensive looking clothes. He seems to match the description of your missing noble perfectly though he looks a bit skinnier and paler than expected. He looks at the party, sees that none of them are High elves of noble stature (Elsara is a high elf but she's not a noble) and sneers. He especially doesn't seem to like Runt for the fact that she is a Barbarian and a Half-orc. One of the two would be bad enough but both together is just atrocious.

Lord Vlad, gestures to him. "Ah Victor. We have more guests! They came looking for you. Please take a seat and we can discuss things over a warm bowl of food. Please introduce yourselves." Victor stares coldly at the party, waiting for them to introduce themselves

(Don't know why, but thought I posted this already.)

Devarus squinted in concern for the noble. Although the sneer immediately turned concern into disapproval for a second, before he covered it up behind a more professional if but still somewhat stony expression. Even still, the half-drow put a hand to his chest and inclined his head in proper greeting to Victor. "Devarus... Devarus Daknin." He introduced himself. "And if you haven't been informed yet, me and my compatriots here were... took up the mission, to be more accurate, of finding you Lord Victor... After the incident and your signaling, we came as soon as we could to assist and escort you out of the forest."

Runt ignores the sneer, she is used to such looks. I am calle Runt, of the northern Storm tribe. She begins to take some of the meat dishes. She sniffs each bit she takes, weary of any poisons or spoilage.

The dishes are neither spoiled nor poisoned.

Victor seemly almost ignores Runt's introduction and turns to Val and Elsara, waiting for them to introduce themselves.

Elsara happily waves to Victor eagerly. "Hello! My name's Elsara Deepmoon. It's nice to meet you!" She introduces herself in her usual bubbly manner. "Like Mr. Devarus said, we came looking for you because your family was worried about your disappearance. It's good to see you're unharmed."

(Assuming that detect magic has dropped by now, as its duration is only ten minutes.)

((Yeah detect magic is gone))

"I am Valwaryn Omaren" says Val with a slight nod "I am happy to see that you are well after your accident at the river. No doubt thanks to our kind host" he says looking towards him. "If you are ready to leave I think that we could be on our way as soon as you are ready... " he looks towards the drow " We do not want to abuse of your kindess... " he adds.

The noble nods and states, "I am Victor Silversurge of the great house Silversurge." He pauses before adding, "As you can see, I am in good hands and am not in any need for rescue. In fact I quite like it here and wish to stay here for the some time longer."

Elsara seems a little perplexed. Yes, this place seems lovely, but the aftermath of what happened beforehand makes her think something else might be going on. "With all due respect, Mister Silversurge, but what of the events leading you up to here? We came across your carriage on the way, and what of the staff that were with you? We should probably get in touch with your family to explain the situation at least. I'm sure they are really worried about you."

The man shrugs and says, "They headed back the way we came. I assume they are on their way home as we speak though it will take quite some time for them to find their way back. As for what led me here, I was looking for an artifact in these woods as that would help secure my rightful place as a student of Maldore University. Unfortunately, I did not foresee the slope near the river and crashed my carriage. The wet lands did not help at all." He yawns and says, "We shall discuss further tomorrow as I am quite tired today."

Elsara isn't sure about what he is saying, given what the group had seen earlier and from Val's sniffing around when they found the carriage. Does she suspect Victor of anything?

Insight: 5

It does not seem like he is lying... at least not intentionally. He seems to be a bit out of it.