OOC: I would say yes. Although transport via plants is a timed spell. I doubt you'd ALL be able to get through and the cart/horse too but sure.

Bri joins the party but Rax and Hagan take their leave.

"I think I remember some space by the western falls for a camp," Bri explains next walking with the party. "You can stable the horse nearby," she adds.

As tbr party moves through essentially an underground city they come upon different races of casters freely using magic. Some for utility the others for fun. Moving deeper in the party catches a few glances but traveling with Bri, Delmirev, and Ainje they don't question you being there.

"I think we get settled then see what kind of jobs need doing," Bri says happily.

Ainje follows along half skipping with excitement at the thought of more fresh faces.  “Oh, yes, there is some space over there, it’s near where I am camped for the moment.  I’m not usually around here after all, but I was recovering from an injury sustained in my last encounter with some Reapers.” She nods to Bri, “Yes, yes, another job would do me well I think too if the lot of you don’t mind a bit of muscle joining up with you that is.”

Ainje’s smile takes on a slight somber note as she turns to Sef. “Ah, yes, I was once a different kind of dancer.  For now, however, Bella here is my main partner though that wasn’t always the case.” She says patting the side of her scythe’s blade.

Sef moves to take the reins of the horse and leads it, still pulling a small cart, as he follows the others. He responds to Delmirev's comment about the Readers. "Don't blame Devlyn for not telling you.  I happened to overhear some Ellyrian officials in the Law Master's Court back in Whitehaven this morning. I guess Readers come tomorrow and they were worried about not having had any Reapings."

They continue on, and as Bri mentions the waterfall he smiles slightly. "I guess a waterfall could be nice. I take it you must like the place Ainje?" He turns to speak with her when she mentions it is near where she is camped. "I hope you're recovering well. Seeing your moves with that scythe it didn't look like you were bothered by any injury!  And Malcom and I would be happy to have some muscle with us.  Once we figure out what we're going to be dong.  We've kind of lost our companions that had any muscle."  A more somber look comes to his face and he sighs a little. "First Ruz and now Gale just take off...  but anyway...  " Sef quickly shifts the conversation.  "You really used to be a dancer? Like doing performances and things like that?" 

“Yes,” Malcom says, nodding his head in agreement. “Neither Sef or I are exactly the most physically imposing people when it comes to battle. We both, at least it seems to me, stay on the fringes of the battlefield and help out in... other ways.” He continues as they walk. Malcom continues to look around, staring at and investigating any magical object or occurrence on the way to their lodgings. 

Smiling wistfully she replies to Sef, “Perform? Yes, I performed a few times in my youth and a few more recently as part of my cover out in the world. As for liking the place,” she shrugs, “a place is a place.  I’ve been basically a nomad since I was nine years old.”

OOC: I am keen to let the newbies settle in with more RP but if y'all would like a task I've got plenty.

Bri leads the newly formed party to an area for camping as well as gestures to a smithy running a forge near the waterfall where a mill has also been set up to mill the grain Sef and Malcom helped collect topside.

"Settle in. I'll get some food and then after your rested up we can see what jobs need doing like I said," the half elf nods curtly then disappears into the crowds moving about.

The city is a wonder. Many shops and kiosks of goods for sale or trade. The most bold however is the folks conjuring openly without fear. It takes twenty or so minutes but Bri returns with her twin brother and Rax who carries a large pot of stew while the twins have loaves of freshly baked bread. They party sits for the meal and to continue to get to know one another.

OOC: y'all chat some more and we'll jump to next day to reset spells etc...

As they arrive at the spot, Sef finds a place to sit and continues speaking to Ainje. "I never really had a place to live growing up, but was hardly a nomad.   Only recently have I traveled much - I kind of like it!" A faint smile comes to his face as he says this. "I did kind of have a place for a couple years.  Nothing much really, but that was nice in its own way too.  Not as much fun as traveling though."

He then pauses for a moment,  glancing over to Delmirev. "I worked a short time copying papers, delivering messages,  and...  well,  things like that.   So. I might be able to help with paperwork if you really need it."

As Brianna and the others return,  Sef allows the others to get some good first,  then takes a small piece of bread and some stew himself. "Thanks for getting that for us."

He continues to chat with the others as he eats.

“Like I said, I had a place until about nine years old when I and my mother discovered I could do this.” She says before selecting a stone from the ground and making it glow with about the same radiance as a torch. “While it turned out this is basically all I am capable of, it freaked out my mother and she took us away.” A frown passes across her lips a moment at that though she perks up again right quick.

"No most of the paper work is done. Plus it isn't a good welcome to throw someone in front of a desk." She laughs as Ainje and Sef talk about where they have lived. "Best place to live is where ever you got friends and comrades. Why this place is so nice." 

As Bri returns with food, Nadarr nods to her in thanks. Turning to the newcomers she asks in a more serious tone than she had before, "So what brings the two of you to our wonderful home? Must be something good for Dev to bring you in. Plus a Readers coming in...."

Sef watches Ainje with a bit of amazement as she makes the stone glow. "Wow, that is quite the trick Ainje! You didn't have any magical training or anything? You just kind of... can make things light up?" He seems very intrigued, though he seems to think on it a moment and takes a more somber tone. "I can see why it might have made the people around you nervous though. At least you found your way here where it seems nobody would be concerned." 

His attention turns to Nadarr as she mentions 'friends and comrades' and he takes a deep breath, quietly muttering 'yea' seemingly mostly to himself.  He continues listening to the Dragonborn, looking to Malcom a moment before replying. "Well...  yea, it's a bit of a weird story there..."  He seems a little reluctant to continue, but goes on after just a momentary pause. "So we were looking for some work and took a job from the officials in Whitehaven to find some bandits.  And we... sort of found some..."  His eyes wander towards Brianna, Hagan, and Rax.  "At least, we took them for bandits when they attacked another cart coming along the road.  We managed to... well, subdue these three and Sylas. Devlyn fled.  Once they recovered consciousness though they told us about the resistance and we let them go.  Then we offered to help - Malcom and I at least.  And eventually ended up here." 

Sef then quickly turns to the other three, although he seems to focus mostly on Brianna. "I am really sorry about all that.  We just thought you were bandits, attacking people on the road." 

(assuming Sef is talking about what I think he is)

Malcom gives Sef an encouraging pat on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, about it— it was their choice; nothing we could do about it” He says comfortingly. He then turns back to the others. “We formed an adventuring party ah uh probably a couple months ago. For coin, of course, but also as a sense of shared security. Things were going well until what could be considered as our leader was felled in a small skirmish. That left four of us who traveled to Whitehaven looking for a new path and more coin.” He takes a deep breath, looks towards Sef, but then continues. “While on the job, we lost one to desertion, who knows why, and the other that just couldn’t accept working for this resistance and left.”

“So, as Sef says. Just him and I left.” Malcom finishes with a faint grimace as he shakes his head slightly. 

"Empire is wrong to pit us against one another," Rax says in a gruff voice. "More people would join us...we wouldn't hide down here if they would rise up," the goliath adds curtly.

"Some people believe magic makes them superior," Hagan says with a sniff whipping his nose and downing the last of his stew. "My arrows kill you just as dead and I've got more of them then most can conjure in a day," he adds with a smirk.

"I just wish they'd see they're not going to get another more casters now they've scooped up nearly all the arcane users in Embera. Magic is heritage for most and learned then mastered by fewer still," Bri says sighing. "What little I can conjure I hide," she adds making a flower in her hand and handing it to Rax.

The large goliath seems to blush and takes the flower without a word.

"So....if everyone's done with dinner I think we should rest. Jobs will be up tomorrow first thing and we can see what needs to be done," Bri explains.

OOC: we'll wrap up if y'all are fine.

Sef listens closely to Malcom, nodding here and there in agreement.   His expression becomes a bit more blank and he remains quiet as the others speak.  For a moment he seems intrigued as Brianna conjures up the flower, but at her suggestion of rest he stands.  His voice is a bit muted as he speaks. "I could use some rest I think. Though I don't think we've got a tent or bedroll or anything. Is there some place here to get that? I can pay for it - you all have already been more than generous to provide a dinner. Just point me in the right direction."

(OOC: I'm ready to move on too.) 

OOC: I'd say y'all had your starting gear on you.

"Sure. Right this way," Bri says leading you to a spot where you can settle. 

Bri provides a rustic tent but for Sef and Malcom only, the others having their own campsites.

The night passes uneventfully. The party sleeps the night and awakens the next morning, oddly enough underground, to find a communal meal and Bri there to direct your morning.

"Sleep well," Bri asks as she passes around breakfast.

It's nothing special boiled grain mush with a little honey comb.

OOC: Y'all let me know what's more interesting. Search and rescue mission, sneaky stealing stuff mission, or information gathering mission.

Sef is up early and follows Bri's directions to the breakfast.  He takes his portion with a smile. "Thanks.  And yes, I slept well enough. I hope you did as well."  He finds a place to sit and slowly eats, taking a look around the place and taking in who is gathered. 

(OOC: Sef probably fits in more with information gathering. The other two sound good too though - maybe search and rescue over stealing stuff.)

Ainje smiles and nods her thanks to Bri accepting her breakfast. “Indeed I did sleep well, thanks.”

(OOC: search and rescue > information gathering > stealing stuff for Ainje)

Malcom quietly accepts the food, eating it quickly but calmly while he listens to the thoughts of the rest of the group. He gives a small nod to Bri in response to the question. “Yes...”

(OOC: Malcom is up for anything but would probably prefer in order: search and rescue, stealing stuff, then info gathering.)

 OOC: Hopefully Kayla will weigh in.

"I slept just fine," Bri replies. "There's plenty to do around here if you want to be useful. There's a raid on the roads which you all are aware of," she smiles faintly, "we also plan to intervene with the Readings in Whitehaven to see who's names have been collected," she explains. "Lastly there's a raid on a Reaping planned for Ararosa. We're banding with a couple more resistance groups and heading there after breakfast. If you don't join me I won't travel with your group but I think you all can handle yourselves whatever you do choose," she adds with a grin.

Nadarr wanders over to breakfast a bit late. Yawning she looks around nods to Bri, "We do need to find a way to prevent some of these. Just tell me what you need and I'll try to help." 

(Search seems good. I am not the sneakiest so I'd vote gather info over stealing but search seems the best)

(Also my family is visiting this week so I may be a bit slow on responding.)