Ilaan frowns. "You got away from the Kintam, but you're not...safe, yet. You're being pursued by a soldier of...ice?" He shakes his head. "The dreams weren't clear. Your pursuer expects you to kill them, but means you little harm...and yet they're working for your enemies." He bites his lip. "I wish I could be more help, but all I can do is give you this warning. Be on your guard, because you're being chased...by someone I can't make sense of."
"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
"Th-thank y-you for th-the warning, Ilaan. W-We'll be ex-extra cautious." Taran says looking around for everyone elses reaction to the news. (OOC: Specifically the NPCs)
"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
Druhdaar sighs and rolls his eyes before blurting out:
" Here we go again with the secret hand signs and mind-reading nonsense. Ice soldiers, cryptic omens, genius kid... all fine by me. Just wake me up when it's time to go. "
With that, he gives Taran a friendly pat on the shoulder, winks at Caelius and makes his way to the back of the cave.
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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)
"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
"R-Right, s-sorry,"Taran says looking from Caelius to the others, "M-Mister C-Caelius and I were d-discussing wh-who it m-might p-possibly be, I-I a-assume y-you f-four w-were h-having similar conversation M-Miss Liira? Sh-Should w-we sh-share i-ideas as a gr-group?"
Likashtai clears her throat. "As one with some experience interpreting dreams, I think a water soldier seems like the most likely option, especially for pursuit rather than betrayal. Dreams are usually good at warning of betrayal. So to me, it seems Ilaan's dream indicates we will be chased by a water soldier dispatched after us." She shakes her head. "The rest, however...it's very confusing. The duality of dreams often is, though. You may be better at interpreting that part. Perhaps a prisoner pressed into following you for their freedom, or someone under a mind seed."
Taran chews his lip for a moment. "M-Miss La-Lakashtai, w-would y-you be a-able to t-tell if s-someone w-were under th-the effects of a m-mind s-seed? W-We c-c-can th-think of tw-two possible p-people, b-but one is m-more tr-troubling than the other."
Likashtai shakes her head. "No, unfortunately. My powers are not that great, and mind seeds are a power of the great kalaraq quori, many levels above Kashtai's power. To identify them would take a master sage, and to remove one would only be possible by a great psion, like the Venerable Thatari at Tashalatora or the Speaker of the Word at Kaashta Keep." She frowns.
Taran:
You hear Likashtai's voice in your head. I assume the concerning possibility is currently present. Who is it?
River chirps, cocking her head and preparing to listen.
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Ilaan frowns. "You got away from the Kintam, but you're not...safe, yet. You're being pursued by a soldier of...ice?" He shakes his head. "The dreams weren't clear. Your pursuer expects you to kill them, but means you little harm...and yet they're working for your enemies." He bites his lip. "I wish I could be more help, but all I can do is give you this warning. Be on your guard, because you're being chased...by someone I can't make sense of."
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“An ice soldier. I’ve never heard of that.” Vishal says with worry looking to see if any of the others have heard of an ice solder
Taran glances over at Caelius, subtly gesturing.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius notices Taran's signs and nods,
"It is a possibility."
He glances at Liira to see if she's watching, and then returns to Taran.
"Should we tell the group?"
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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
Liira is currently looking at Likashtai with an expression you know at this point from experience means they're having a psychic conversation.
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Taran bites his lip as he signs.
"Do not know. Could fracture group, increase paranoia. Could save lives if there is a betrayal."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Ilaan frowns in answer to Vishal's question. "It's my best interpretation, I think. I saw a blade slashing for you, and then felt very cold and wet."
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"Th-thank y-you for th-the warning, Ilaan. W-We'll be ex-extra cautious." Taran says looking around for everyone elses reaction to the news. (OOC: Specifically the NPCs)
Roll if needed
Insight: 4
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Taran:
Liira, Tiem, Likashtai and Roiin are all definitely engaged in a psychic conversation via Likashtai's Mind Link ability.
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Taran's hand creeps back to his crossbow, unsure of what exactly was going on but not wiling to interrupt them.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius signs,
"Could it be Riikana? She is a water soldier. Is everything ok Taran?"
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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 signs back with his other hand, still keeping it hidden from the others.
"Roiin, Likashtai, Tiem and Liira are all having a secret conversation. So are we, but I do not know why they are."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Druhdaar sighs and rolls his eyes before blurting out:
" Here we go again with the secret hand signs and mind-reading nonsense. Ice soldiers, cryptic omens, genius kid... all fine by me. Just wake me up when it's time to go. "
With that, he gives Taran a friendly pat on the shoulder, winks at Caelius and makes his way to the back of the cave.
' 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)
Caelius frowns,
"We should open the conversation. Paranoia is already mounting."
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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
"R-Right, s-sorry," Taran says looking from Caelius to the others, "M-Mister C-Caelius and I were d-discussing wh-who it m-might p-possibly be, I-I a-assume y-you f-four w-were h-having similar conversation M-Miss Liira? Sh-Should w-we sh-share i-ideas as a gr-group?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Liira nods. "Yes."
Likashtai clears her throat. "As one with some experience interpreting dreams, I think a water soldier seems like the most likely option, especially for pursuit rather than betrayal. Dreams are usually good at warning of betrayal. So to me, it seems Ilaan's dream indicates we will be chased by a water soldier dispatched after us." She shakes her head. "The rest, however...it's very confusing. The duality of dreams often is, though. You may be better at interpreting that part. Perhaps a prisoner pressed into following you for their freedom, or someone under a mind seed."
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Taran chews his lip for a moment. "M-Miss La-Lakashtai, w-would y-you be a-able to t-tell if s-someone w-were under th-the effects of a m-mind s-seed? W-We c-c-can th-think of tw-two possible p-people, b-but one is m-more tr-troubling than the other."
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Likashtai shakes her head. "No, unfortunately. My powers are not that great, and mind seeds are a power of the great kalaraq quori, many levels above Kashtai's power. To identify them would take a master sage, and to remove one would only be possible by a great psion, like the Venerable Thatari at Tashalatora or the Speaker of the Word at Kaashta Keep." She frowns.
Taran:
You hear Likashtai's voice in your head. I assume the concerning possibility is currently present. Who is it?
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"I-I see." Taran says getting a distant look on his face.
"He said Ice soldier. Tiem is an Ice Dromite. It is possible, though unlikely." Taran responds after a moments hesitation.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)