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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 3283709" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>Letter #12</strong></p><p></p><p>Dearest brother;</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry I haven't written lately. There have been some interesting developments among my adventuring companions. </p><p></p><p>We made our way safely back to Highfolk and took care of our business there. But Shishir chose to keep his share of the jewelry we'd acquired in Dreenam. During our previous time at the Green Inn he'd developed a friendship with Liselle, one of Yagren's daughters. He gave her a ring from among the items we recovered.</p><p></p><p>Being a naive young monk from an isolated monastery, he didn't know anything about typical courtship customs. Liselle took the gift of the ring for an offer of marriage. When this was explained to Shishir, rather than trying to clear up the confusion he simply accepted it. Thus Shishir and Liselle are betrothed. </p><p></p><p>But Shishir had no desire to remain in Highfolk and become an innkeeper. He didn't think it at all odd that he wanted to leave town again immediately. Instead of waiting for him to return, Liselle decided to come along with him! He has an alarming tendency to get badly hurt when we face any enemies. I hope she can cope with this. </p><p></p><p>We left Highfolk accompanied by Liselle and a pack mule bearing some items her family sent along. We set off to the west with some vague plans of traveling to see the ocean, suggested by Thor. At first I was uncertain of this goal, but I'd like to see the ocean, and I had nothing pressing to occupy my time.</p><p></p><p>After a few days' travel we came on a caravan that had been set upon by ogres. Naturally we gave them our aid and were able to vanquish the ogres fairly easily. After we left them we met a wandering minstreal by the name of Xymos, who shared our camp one night. I'm not certain why, but he gave us each a token that he told us could be reclaimed at an inn run by a man named Kurosh in the capitol city of Zeif. I suppose if we continue toward the ocean we will come to Zeif eventually.</p><p></p><p>A few days after parting from the bard, we arrived in the town of Nolp. There were quite a few travelers in town. We approached an inn named the Last Call and found the common room rather crowded. Just as we were trying to squeeze in the door we observed a Halfling man in magical flight tossing a Man into the street. </p><p></p><p>Thor was terribly impressed with the Halfling's flight and eagerly followed him into the inn. Then Liselle remarked that she recognized the Halfling. She'd met him at her parents' inn, and knew him by the name of Darp Magoon.</p><p></p><p>Though he was disappointed when he found that Darp's flight was simply due to a spell, Thor sat down to learn a dice game with the Halfling after Liselle introduced us. I found the inn too crowded for my taste, particularly when I noticed some well-armored orcs. </p><p></p><p>Ninad had purchased a book to learn about the lands we'd be passing through and informed me that they came from the elite guard of the sultan of Zeif. I didn't realize the people there were so friendly to the orcs.</p><p></p><p>While we were dining we were approached by a young woman of slightly Elven appearance, who introduced herself as Erasyne. She down to chat with us, but the conversation was interrupted when a man entered the common room and announced that a menagerie could be seen in a field outside the town. My companions all jumped up and hurried off to see. </p><p></p><p>I didn't have any desire to see imprisoned animals, so while my companions were gone I took a stroll through town to get some distance from the orcs. While I was walking I caught a glimpse of a tree abruptly rearing its branches over the rooftops where moments before there had been no tree! </p><p></p><p>I hurried to investigate this occurrence. On the way I was intercepted by Shishir's familiar, Balamani, who indicated urgently that I should follow her. She flew off in the direction of the mysterious tree. </p><p></p><p>I arrived at the field occupied by the menagerie to find my companions engaged in a struggle with an unknown man. Our new acquaintance Erasyne had gone with them and was holding another man at swordpoint. As Shishir was facing the first man in a threatening manner, I ran up behind the man and caught hold of his coat. Shishir knocked him out with a blow and quickly explained that they'd discovered all the creatures in the menagerie were really people, transformed by magic. </p><p></p><p>In the meanwhile Thor was standing under the tree he'd summoned with his fey gift, laughing uncontrollably. It turned out that the menagerie owner had cast a spell on him. Once he recovered from the effect of the spell, we searched the villain and found the wand he'd used to effect the transformations. To my horror I discovered that he'd turned one poor man into a naga, and then cut out his tongue when he realized nagas can speak!</p><p></p><p>Darp the Halfling was present as well, and was able to use the villain's wand to return the three prisoners to their proper forms. It even restored the missing tongue of the man who'd been turned into a naga, praise the Keen Eye. We took all the money from our prisoner and returned it to the people who'd paid to see the menagerie. What was left we gave to his three victims. </p><p></p><p>It seems we've acquired another member of our party. When we made ready to leave town, Erasyne approached and asked if she could accompany us. She seems to be very interested in searching for treasure, which isn't something that holds much interest for me. But she's good with a sword and seems to be of a charitable nature. We'll see how she fares.</p><p></p><p>I'll write again when I have more to tell.</p><p></p><p>Your sister, Lothiriel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 3283709, member: 30035"] [b]Letter #12[/b] Dearest brother; I'm sorry I haven't written lately. There have been some interesting developments among my adventuring companions. We made our way safely back to Highfolk and took care of our business there. But Shishir chose to keep his share of the jewelry we'd acquired in Dreenam. During our previous time at the Green Inn he'd developed a friendship with Liselle, one of Yagren's daughters. He gave her a ring from among the items we recovered. Being a naive young monk from an isolated monastery, he didn't know anything about typical courtship customs. Liselle took the gift of the ring for an offer of marriage. When this was explained to Shishir, rather than trying to clear up the confusion he simply accepted it. Thus Shishir and Liselle are betrothed. But Shishir had no desire to remain in Highfolk and become an innkeeper. He didn't think it at all odd that he wanted to leave town again immediately. Instead of waiting for him to return, Liselle decided to come along with him! He has an alarming tendency to get badly hurt when we face any enemies. I hope she can cope with this. We left Highfolk accompanied by Liselle and a pack mule bearing some items her family sent along. We set off to the west with some vague plans of traveling to see the ocean, suggested by Thor. At first I was uncertain of this goal, but I'd like to see the ocean, and I had nothing pressing to occupy my time. After a few days' travel we came on a caravan that had been set upon by ogres. Naturally we gave them our aid and were able to vanquish the ogres fairly easily. After we left them we met a wandering minstreal by the name of Xymos, who shared our camp one night. I'm not certain why, but he gave us each a token that he told us could be reclaimed at an inn run by a man named Kurosh in the capitol city of Zeif. I suppose if we continue toward the ocean we will come to Zeif eventually. A few days after parting from the bard, we arrived in the town of Nolp. There were quite a few travelers in town. We approached an inn named the Last Call and found the common room rather crowded. Just as we were trying to squeeze in the door we observed a Halfling man in magical flight tossing a Man into the street. Thor was terribly impressed with the Halfling's flight and eagerly followed him into the inn. Then Liselle remarked that she recognized the Halfling. She'd met him at her parents' inn, and knew him by the name of Darp Magoon. Though he was disappointed when he found that Darp's flight was simply due to a spell, Thor sat down to learn a dice game with the Halfling after Liselle introduced us. I found the inn too crowded for my taste, particularly when I noticed some well-armored orcs. Ninad had purchased a book to learn about the lands we'd be passing through and informed me that they came from the elite guard of the sultan of Zeif. I didn't realize the people there were so friendly to the orcs. While we were dining we were approached by a young woman of slightly Elven appearance, who introduced herself as Erasyne. She down to chat with us, but the conversation was interrupted when a man entered the common room and announced that a menagerie could be seen in a field outside the town. My companions all jumped up and hurried off to see. I didn't have any desire to see imprisoned animals, so while my companions were gone I took a stroll through town to get some distance from the orcs. While I was walking I caught a glimpse of a tree abruptly rearing its branches over the rooftops where moments before there had been no tree! I hurried to investigate this occurrence. On the way I was intercepted by Shishir's familiar, Balamani, who indicated urgently that I should follow her. She flew off in the direction of the mysterious tree. I arrived at the field occupied by the menagerie to find my companions engaged in a struggle with an unknown man. Our new acquaintance Erasyne had gone with them and was holding another man at swordpoint. As Shishir was facing the first man in a threatening manner, I ran up behind the man and caught hold of his coat. Shishir knocked him out with a blow and quickly explained that they'd discovered all the creatures in the menagerie were really people, transformed by magic. In the meanwhile Thor was standing under the tree he'd summoned with his fey gift, laughing uncontrollably. It turned out that the menagerie owner had cast a spell on him. Once he recovered from the effect of the spell, we searched the villain and found the wand he'd used to effect the transformations. To my horror I discovered that he'd turned one poor man into a naga, and then cut out his tongue when he realized nagas can speak! Darp the Halfling was present as well, and was able to use the villain's wand to return the three prisoners to their proper forms. It even restored the missing tongue of the man who'd been turned into a naga, praise the Keen Eye. We took all the money from our prisoner and returned it to the people who'd paid to see the menagerie. What was left we gave to his three victims. It seems we've acquired another member of our party. When we made ready to leave town, Erasyne approached and asked if she could accompany us. She seems to be very interested in searching for treasure, which isn't something that holds much interest for me. But she's good with a sword and seems to be of a charitable nature. We'll see how she fares. I'll write again when I have more to tell. Your sister, Lothiriel [/QUOTE]
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