Viridian Plague--Act I: A Glimmer of Darkness

[SBLOCK=Fallen Star Trio]*The elder speaks in Seelie:*

[SBLOCK=Seelie]"As the little one may have mentioned, the spirits have felt a darkness befalling us here, a darkness that may be spreading...But we do know a bit more. Lacerta and Feldori from the village who have gone out to forage for herbs have been disappearing...and others have come back spooked, with tales of hearing snarls or catching glimpses of dark beasts in the jungle...but as you know, when our people come across a panther or a bear or even a huge serpent, they consider it to be a kindred spirit, so the thing about these sightings that has scared them is that they have also sensed a malicious spirit...And the malice is spreading. In fact, Spelljamming contact has recently come to a temporary halt, as the Offworlders are probably waiting to see if it is safe to return again..."

"Ooyana, Spirit of Prophecy, said this...'The Traveler's Ward will come to the great oak, a shaman of great wisdom who may be able to help. The Maiden of Wind and Stars and the Cat of many Faces shall he meet. The Fallen Star shall bring forth Three to signify either bane or boon, and the Dark Lady hides just out of a sight, a hidden danger welling within her."[/SBLOCK]

*The Feldori's eyes widen.*

[SBLOCK=Feldori]"Who are...M'ress? It cannot be possible! It was so long ago..."[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Trayah Only]"Channel my energy into yourself...you know? Only experienced Shamans understand the flow of spirit energy well enough to do it, but I know you can."[/SBLOCK]

Trayah, Lacerta Shaman

[SBLOCK=By the Tree (Whinoah & Rystil)]*Trayah continues to speak in an airy voice.*

[SBLOCK=Auran (whispered)]“Ah, yes I see, thank you for reminding me of the gifts the spirits share, the Feldori has made me loose sight of who I am...share your energy with me Ketheath,” Trayah entreats, as he begins to channel the air spirit, creating the breeze he requested once he is ready.

OOC: It’s not like I look at my character sheet you know, I’d forgotten about Channel Spirit. [/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=By the Tree: Trayah, Whinoah, and Watchers]*Trayah's eyes close as he concentrates on something, and suddenly, a vortex of whirling energy erupts around him like a tiny tornado, and his eyes glow with a pale swirling light. When he is through, the air around him seems to shimmer and whirl constantly, as if he produced his own inner wind, and up in the tree, Whinoah begins to feel a gentle breeze tickling her cheek that builds into a light wind that blows her hair about every once in a while.*

[SBLOCK=Trayah Only](OOC: Trayah's control of air lets him surround himself with breezy gusts, gaining a +4 circumstance bonus on saving throws against gaseous-based attack spells like Cloudkill and a a +2 circumstance bonus on AC against ranged attacks. Also, if he concentrates for three rounds, he can build the air up into a Gust of Wind. This power also allows him to use Feather Fall on himself by swirling the air beneath him to slow his fall, and he can even walk straight across or angled down (but not up) on thin air for 1 round per point of Wisdom bonus before his powers wane and he falls. Finally, he gains a +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity.[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

[sblock=By the Tree]Whinoah smiles as her hair flutters in the breeze, and her skin almost glows in radiant beauty as the wind blows through her hair and dress. [sblock=Eldish]"Thank you my friend."

"My Sister vouges for them, so there must be more to them than we've seen. The male worries me, and I fear he may hold power over the others, but if so, then their behavior does not seem right, as they were not as violent as I would expect. M'ress seems most under the male influence, but not completely so."[/sblock]
Whinoah pauses and sighs
[sblock=Eldish]"It will be a struggle, but there is more to them than we have seen. I just wish I knew what. Perhaps I will learn more when I get the chance to talk with my Sister"[/sblock][/sblock]

Trayah, Lacerta Shaman

[SBLOCK=By the Tree (Whinoah, Rystil, and Watchers)][SBLOCK=Eldish]“It is no trouble, to work with the spirits is a joy and a comfort...”[/SBLOCK]
*Trayah's mouth opens in a toothy grin as he watches Whinoah’s antics.*

[SBLOCK=Eldish]“Violence in not only the province of males Whinoah, no matter what you may have been told. There have been many who have come to Chuliit over time, both male and female with hostile intentions, though I never expected it to be a Feldori. I am ashamed I let M’ress get under my skin like that, but she is not like the vast majority of Feldori I have encountered...though at times they can be a fiery species they are not usually overly confrontational. Hmm, yes hopefully Pleione can offer some insight into their actions, as I don’t understand these pits she mentioned...”[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

M'ress, Female Feldori Animist/Gladiator

[SBLOCK=Fallen Star Trio]*The elder spoke in Seelie, and M'ress translated as best she could in Tralg.*

[SBLOCK=Seelie]

Elder said:

"As the little one may have mentioned, the spirits have felt a darkness befalling us here, a darkness that may be spreading...But we do know a bit more. Lacerta and Feldori from the village who have gone out to forage for herbs have been disappearing...and others have come back spooked, with tales of hearing snarls or catching glimpses of dark beasts in the jungle...but as you know, when our people come across a panther or a bear or even a huge serpent, they consider it to be a kindred spirit, so the thing about these sightings that has scared them is that they have also sensed a malicious spirit...And the malice is spreading. In fact, Spelljamming contact has recently come to a temporary halt, as the Offworlders are probably waiting to see if it is safe to return again..."

"Ooyana, Spirit of Prophecy, said this...'The Traveler's Ward will come to the great oak, a shaman of great wisdom who may be able to help. The Maiden of Wind and Stars and the Cat of many Faces shall he meet. The Fallen Star shall bring forth Three to signify either bane or boon, and the Dark Lady hides just out of a sight, a hidden danger welling within her."

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"Has anyone see what was behind the snarls, Elder? Have there been any who have sought them out?" M'ress asked.[/SBLOCK]
*M'ress listened to the elder, translated into Tralg, and asked a few questions (also translated). She looked for the Tralg and Nymph's opinion.*
[SBLOCK=Feldori]

Sirra said:

"Who are...M'ress? It cannot be possible! It was so long ago..."

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"Yes . . . it was long ago, but I have finally come home . . . or close to it," M'ress replied. "Where is this place? I am still disoriented from falling out of the sky . . . and my time away." [/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Fallen Star Trio][SBLOCK=Seelie]"No one has seen it...some brave souls have sought out more, but none have returned..."[/SBLOCK]*The Lacerta elder replies.*

[SBLOCK=Feldori]"Falling from the sky? So you went Spelljamming all this time? My friend, you must tell me all about it!...But perhaps when we are at a more peaceful time would be best? We are in the village of Chaarz--the trading village nearest to our homelands...Though as you know, we prefer to roam the jungle and live among the trees, the times are dark, and it is no longer safe, so we have sought the safety of the spirits' wards...But I'm sure you understand those things better than I. They always said that you would be our tribe's next Spirit Guide for sure..."[/SBLOCK]

*The blonde Feldori replies to M'ress.*

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Slagg Bonecruncher: Tralg/Male (Giant 1/ Raider 2/ Gladiator 3)

[sblock=Fallen Star Trio]* Slagg listened to the translations though he understood very little of it… It was very deep and his mind didn’t function that way. He sat mostly still but took in alot of the surrounds… He was still very interested in finding flowers for Pleione. They made her smile and she was very pretty when she smiled. *

After much thought Slagg asked the only question he could think of, “Pleione maiden, M’ress Cat of many faces, Slagg Who?” [/sblock]

[sblock=By the Tree]Whinoah nods [sblock=Eldish]"I agree. the only pit's I've encountered are either the ones you fall in, or the ones in fruit. I don't think it's either of those."[/sblock][/sblock]