"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
As you all return to your camp, you find it in the same condition as before, apparently undisturbed by any intruders. As you're collecting your things, Ilaan moves to the edge of the clearing. "Thank you for rescuing me. I suspect we will meet again...I look forward to seeing you all in my dreams."
He jerks suddenly, voice cracking through the monotone. "N-No!"He stumbles towards Ilaan, "P-Please, let us- we can't let y-you tr-travel alone. I can't- leaving you b-behind is wrong. Please, l-let us es-escort you somewhere. Y-You don't e-even need to come to A-Adar. J-Just, let us m-make sure you are safe..."
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran glances to Caelius, continuing to speak quickly, desperately. "M-Mister Caelius w-wants to know wh-where you are going. We can t-take you there. M-Maybe not right away, b-but qu-quickly."
Ilaan shakes his head. "I do appreciate the thought, but my path leads into Riedra. My dreams are clear on this matter. I need to find my fellow freed dreamers." He looks at you all seriously. "And I must do it quickly. There are attacks to warn of, hunted to find."
"I believe he will be safe. He is not a child. I don't think he has been one for quite awhile. His dreams are of the light, he can spread them to places with only the Dreaming Dark."
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran looks incredulously over at Caelius, "N-Not a child? Look at him! He's e-eleven, maybe?" Taran deflates, instantly, "I kn-know he is p-powerful, b-but... w-we sh-shouldn't let ch-children fight. Why c-can't they live happy l-lives? Let us s-suffer, not th-them..."Taran looks around, as though he is trying to figure out who he is talking to. "W-Why c-can't we ever be st-strong enough to pr-protect them?"
Taran feels the heavy hand of Druhdaar as he swings around to meet the big druid's emerald, disturbingly limpid stare.
" The mute is right, kid. Let him be. "
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
After about ten minutes of packing up, you all see Taran and Ilaan exit the cave. Ilaan regards you all. "I will be leaving. But first, I have a warning for you all."
River simply follows along, eager to be safe once more
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Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
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Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Caelius reaches out for Arthem’s hand.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Arthem hesitates, then takes it.
Tiem and Likashtai engage in quiet conversation on the way back, while Liira keeps an eye on Ilaan. Roiin and Ryder take the front and rear guard.
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Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
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Vishal keeps moving making sure that everyone is moving and hoping for the best right now.
As you all return to your camp, you find it in the same condition as before, apparently undisturbed by any intruders. As you're collecting your things, Ilaan moves to the edge of the clearing. "Thank you for rescuing me. I suspect we will meet again...I look forward to seeing you all in my dreams."
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
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Everything Else!
He jerks suddenly, voice cracking through the monotone. "N-No!" He stumbles towards Ilaan, "P-Please, let us- we can't let y-you tr-travel alone. I can't- leaving you b-behind is wrong. Please, l-let us es-escort you somewhere. Y-You don't e-even need to come to A-Adar. J-Just, let us m-make sure you are safe..."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius frowns,
“Where are you going?”
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran glances to Caelius, continuing to speak quickly, desperately. "M-Mister Caelius w-wants to know wh-where you are going. We can t-take you there. M-Maybe not right away, b-but qu-quickly."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Ilaan shakes his head. "I do appreciate the thought, but my path leads into Riedra. My dreams are clear on this matter. I need to find my fellow freed dreamers." He looks at you all seriously. "And I must do it quickly. There are attacks to warn of, hunted to find."
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
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"Y-You're a child," Taran whispers, distraught, "Wh-why can't I-I keep you safe? Why d-do you have to b-be the one at r-risk? Why c-can't it be us?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius looks over Ilaan and nods,
"Let the light guide you."
He turns to Taran and signs,
"I believe he will be safe. He is not a child. I don't think he has been one for quite awhile. His dreams are of the light, he can spread them to places with only the Dreaming Dark."
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran looks incredulously over at Caelius, "N-Not a child? Look at him! He's e-eleven, maybe?" Taran deflates, instantly, "I kn-know he is p-powerful, b-but... w-we sh-shouldn't let ch-children fight. Why c-can't they live happy l-lives? Let us s-suffer, not th-them..." Taran looks around, as though he is trying to figure out who he is talking to. "W-Why c-can't we ever be st-strong enough to pr-protect them?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Taran feels the heavy hand of Druhdaar as he swings around to meet the big druid's emerald, disturbingly limpid stare.
" The mute is right, kid. Let him be. "
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
"Besides," Ilaan says, voice turning grim. "You will need all your forces to return to Adar safely."
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
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Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
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"crr Be safe." River waves after him, still obscured by her uniform and scarves.
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Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Taran looks at his companions, seeing their acceptance of this... There is a roaring in his ears, like shattering glass.
The party sees him turn, and walk deeper into the cave, disappearing into the darkness.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
"Excuse me," Ilaan says politely before following Taran into the cave.
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
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Everything Else!
He is sitting silently against the rock wall, staring into the darkness.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
After about ten minutes of packing up, you all see Taran and Ilaan exit the cave. Ilaan regards you all. "I will be leaving. But first, I have a warning for you all."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Taran walks out after Ilaan, still looking upset, but calmer.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)