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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 5134897" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>ELDEEN REACHES</p><p>SEGMENT 037</p><p>02/27/10</p><p>“Mischievous Guardians” </p><p></p><p>LHARVION 3, 997(Late Summer)</p><p></p><p>In the mourning they find a fine light mist has settled at the entrance of the valley. Undeterred, the Heroes of Eldeen continue on. Once more Gilfer has changed. However, he has reverted to his original form- that of a shifter. He is determined to remain as such.</p><p></p><p>As much as the mist hinders their sight, the thick growth of the forest would have reduced their sight just as much. Thick vines hang low from incredibly tall trees. All of the brush is thick and healthy. The animals are busy and full of life. When one hears of tales involving the growth of the inner forests of Eldeen, this is what they hear of. </p><p></p><p>The mist evaporates to knee high as they work their way down the hills into the valley Sir John gave instructions for. There is a gentle stream here and sounds of water rising from underground from natural springs. </p><p></p><p>“What are we looking for?” asks Piik with some surprising humility.</p><p></p><p>“The Lady of the Valley.” Says Gilfer looking about with wide eyes.</p><p></p><p>“In our haste we forgot to ask how to find her….” Relieves Leaffa.</p><p></p><p>They walk around for a while before resting near a small clear pool. They sit down and yawn, even Nite becomes tired. Soon they fall asleep under a large tree that has grown by the lake. A lone figure steps out from behind the tree. A woman with a wood grain skin and fine leafed vines for hair. She looks down at Gilfer and smiles. His eyes quiver and he awakes but remains sleepy. “You seek her help and she will give it…. You must only find her first.”</p><p></p><p>She recedes into or behind the tree and slowly everyone awakes. The mist softly seems to spread quietly from the forest and swirls around them once more.</p><p></p><p>Then there is movement within the mist. Several hundred feet away. They see a horse…. A white horse. No. Not a horse. An Unicorn.</p><p></p><p>“This means something.” Says Leaffa. “Unicorns are nature’s greatest symbol of power.”</p><p></p><p>“Then let’s get it.” Suggests Piik hefting his axe.</p><p></p><p>The unicorn moves away then stops. It looks at the bugbear and snorts.</p><p></p><p>“You’re threatening it.” Warns Leaffa. “Let me.”</p><p></p><p>The druid slowly walks towards the magical creature. It snorts and scratches at the ground before moving a short distance away. It stops and snorts with a shake of its head.</p><p></p><p>“I think it wants it to follow it.” Says Gilfer.</p><p></p><p>“I think you are right. Slowly and no weapons. That includes you Piik.” Piik gives an innocent ‘who me’ look and puts the axe into his weapon holster on his back.</p><p></p><p>They follow the unicorn to a short cliffside with thick hanging vines with flowers on them. The unicorn walks through the vines and disappears.</p><p></p><p>Leaffa waits for the others before walking up to the vines. “Could…..” she leaves the question hanging. Shrugging, Gilfer goes on and through the vines. Leaffa and Nite go next. Frowning, Piik gives out his own snort before using the handle of his axe to push the vines aside and walks through.</p><p></p><p>On the other side it is….. night time.</p><p></p><p>In solemn silence they walk forward into the deep forest. The scents of the forest are stronger than ever. “Maybe it’s one of those ‘she’ll find us’ kind of events”, offers Gilfer, “Or maybe we are just not looking in the right places.” With that he looks up into the branches and canopy of a tree. Smiling, he steps back and charges the tree. Using his mind powers over gravity he runs up the tree trunk and stops at a huge branch. From here he climbs and at times reuses his running power. Gilfer comes to realize just how tall the trees are as he estimates the height to be ½ mile and still going. He tries to look out and sees very little. The forest is thick throughout the valley. Everything is green except for the lake in the center. It is a clear blue and highly reflective of the trees that surround it.</p><p></p><p>Returning to the ground, they decide to go to the lake. Generally people settle near water.</p><p></p><p>Unhappy with the look on Piik’s face, Leaffa asks him what is wrong.</p><p></p><p>“Day is now night….. but its not OUR night.” He motions to the sky.</p><p></p><p>“He’s right. The stars… the moons…. They are not normal.”</p><p></p><p>“Are we still on Eberron….?” Wonders Leaffa out loud even as the others think of it themselves.</p><p></p><p>=hello=</p><p></p><p>Piik lifts his axe to a defensive stance. “Who said that?!?”</p><p></p><p>A fast high-pitched buzz can be heard within the forest.</p><p></p><p>The adventurers group up in a circle with their backs together.</p><p></p><p>=do you want to play a game?=</p><p></p><p>“Errrrrr….” Growls Piik.</p><p></p><p>“Who are you?” asks Leaffa</p><p></p><p>=I like games. Pleeeeease can we play?= now the sound seems to be coming from above them.</p><p></p><p>“NO!” yells Piik.</p><p></p><p>“We are looking for someone.” Says Gilfer</p><p></p><p>Buuuuuuuuzt as something seems to fly by his ear quickly.</p><p></p><p>=plaaaaaay!=</p><p></p><p>Piik begins to move his axe side to side readied for an attack. Gilfer calls up his mindblade. Nite claws at the earth. Leaffa eases up on her notched arrow. “We can not play right now. We have something important to do. Maybe you can help us.”</p><p></p><p>Silence.</p><p></p><p>=game=</p><p></p><p>“We don’t have time for this.” Declares Gilfer with no patience.</p><p></p><p>Piik makes a short grunt sound. “Nice flower.”</p><p></p><p>Gilfer feels something in his hair. He reaches up and finds a flower there.</p><p></p><p>Nite whimpers and cowers within the roots of a large tree. Flowers are in his fur and his nails are pink in color.</p><p></p><p>“Stop!” Demands Gilfer.</p><p></p><p>Buzzzzzzzzzzzt and suddenly Gilfer blushes as his pants fall down.</p><p></p><p>=play!=</p><p></p><p>Piik growls. “Show yourself!”</p><p></p><p>=hi= </p><p></p><p>A small 5-inch tall humanoid with clear wings pops into view on Piik’s shoulder. The creature holds a wand and smiles a big wide unnatural smile. </p><p></p><p>=play a game?=</p><p></p><p>“Maybe after we find someone. Maybe you can help us.” Offers Leaffa. now trying to remove flowers from her own hair.</p><p></p><p>=game!=</p><p></p><p>Gilfer holding up his pants with one hand and waving his psionic blade with the other scans the air and brush for the annoying fey creature. “No time for games. I need help.”</p><p></p><p>The fey creature reappears suddenly as it makes Piik’s axe glow “Hi.”</p><p></p><p>“RARRRGH!” and Piik swings his axe into the ground.</p><p></p><p>It disappears and all goes quiet for a moment.</p><p></p><p>“Wait….” Calls out Leaffa reaching into the air as if to hold onto the creature.</p><p></p><p>“Leave him.” says Gilfer.</p><p></p><p>Piik hurrumphs in agreement.</p><p></p><p>=who are you looking for?=</p><p></p><p>“The Lady of the Valley. We believe she can help us.” Offers Leaffa calmly.</p><p></p><p>Silence</p><p></p><p>The heroes look at each other in uncertainty. Nite peeks out from the roots…. Bows and flowers still in his hair.</p><p></p><p>=twenty questions=</p><p></p><p>“We don’t have time for this.” Says Gilfer</p><p></p><p>“Look at the time we have already wasted.”</p><p></p><p>“Maybe if we…..” Piik motions to a tree. Gilfer considers what Piik is suggesting. The Lady is connected to the valley. If one harms the trees here it would get her attention. But good or bad attention? Would she help me?</p><p></p><p>“Is she near the lake?” asks Leaffa</p><p></p><p>=yes=</p><p></p><p>“Is she ….”</p><p></p><p>“Tell us where she is!” interrupts the Shifter.</p><p></p><p>=that’s not a yes or no question silly= and the fey reappears above him pointing his wand down at him.</p><p></p><p>“Let’s go. She is down by the lake.” Says Piik as he turns and begins to march to the lake.</p><p></p><p>=you lied. You know where she is. Cheaters!=</p><p></p><p>“carp.” Says Piik as he stops and closes his eyes as he waits for the stupidiness to resume.</p><p></p><p>Light begins to glow everywhere around them. =Bring them to me please=</p><p></p><p>The heroes look at each other and wonder if things just got better or worse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 5134897, member: 9255"] ELDEEN REACHES SEGMENT 037 02/27/10 “Mischievous Guardians” LHARVION 3, 997(Late Summer) In the mourning they find a fine light mist has settled at the entrance of the valley. Undeterred, the Heroes of Eldeen continue on. Once more Gilfer has changed. However, he has reverted to his original form- that of a shifter. He is determined to remain as such. As much as the mist hinders their sight, the thick growth of the forest would have reduced their sight just as much. Thick vines hang low from incredibly tall trees. All of the brush is thick and healthy. The animals are busy and full of life. When one hears of tales involving the growth of the inner forests of Eldeen, this is what they hear of. The mist evaporates to knee high as they work their way down the hills into the valley Sir John gave instructions for. There is a gentle stream here and sounds of water rising from underground from natural springs. “What are we looking for?” asks Piik with some surprising humility. “The Lady of the Valley.” Says Gilfer looking about with wide eyes. “In our haste we forgot to ask how to find her….” Relieves Leaffa. They walk around for a while before resting near a small clear pool. They sit down and yawn, even Nite becomes tired. Soon they fall asleep under a large tree that has grown by the lake. A lone figure steps out from behind the tree. A woman with a wood grain skin and fine leafed vines for hair. She looks down at Gilfer and smiles. His eyes quiver and he awakes but remains sleepy. “You seek her help and she will give it…. You must only find her first.” She recedes into or behind the tree and slowly everyone awakes. The mist softly seems to spread quietly from the forest and swirls around them once more. Then there is movement within the mist. Several hundred feet away. They see a horse…. A white horse. No. Not a horse. An Unicorn. “This means something.” Says Leaffa. “Unicorns are nature’s greatest symbol of power.” “Then let’s get it.” Suggests Piik hefting his axe. The unicorn moves away then stops. It looks at the bugbear and snorts. “You’re threatening it.” Warns Leaffa. “Let me.” The druid slowly walks towards the magical creature. It snorts and scratches at the ground before moving a short distance away. It stops and snorts with a shake of its head. “I think it wants it to follow it.” Says Gilfer. “I think you are right. Slowly and no weapons. That includes you Piik.” Piik gives an innocent ‘who me’ look and puts the axe into his weapon holster on his back. They follow the unicorn to a short cliffside with thick hanging vines with flowers on them. The unicorn walks through the vines and disappears. Leaffa waits for the others before walking up to the vines. “Could…..” she leaves the question hanging. Shrugging, Gilfer goes on and through the vines. Leaffa and Nite go next. Frowning, Piik gives out his own snort before using the handle of his axe to push the vines aside and walks through. On the other side it is….. night time. In solemn silence they walk forward into the deep forest. The scents of the forest are stronger than ever. “Maybe it’s one of those ‘she’ll find us’ kind of events”, offers Gilfer, “Or maybe we are just not looking in the right places.” With that he looks up into the branches and canopy of a tree. Smiling, he steps back and charges the tree. Using his mind powers over gravity he runs up the tree trunk and stops at a huge branch. From here he climbs and at times reuses his running power. Gilfer comes to realize just how tall the trees are as he estimates the height to be ½ mile and still going. He tries to look out and sees very little. The forest is thick throughout the valley. Everything is green except for the lake in the center. It is a clear blue and highly reflective of the trees that surround it. Returning to the ground, they decide to go to the lake. Generally people settle near water. Unhappy with the look on Piik’s face, Leaffa asks him what is wrong. “Day is now night….. but its not OUR night.” He motions to the sky. “He’s right. The stars… the moons…. They are not normal.” “Are we still on Eberron….?” Wonders Leaffa out loud even as the others think of it themselves. =hello= Piik lifts his axe to a defensive stance. “Who said that?!?” A fast high-pitched buzz can be heard within the forest. The adventurers group up in a circle with their backs together. =do you want to play a game?= “Errrrrr….” Growls Piik. “Who are you?” asks Leaffa =I like games. Pleeeeease can we play?= now the sound seems to be coming from above them. “NO!” yells Piik. “We are looking for someone.” Says Gilfer Buuuuuuuuzt as something seems to fly by his ear quickly. =plaaaaaay!= Piik begins to move his axe side to side readied for an attack. Gilfer calls up his mindblade. Nite claws at the earth. Leaffa eases up on her notched arrow. “We can not play right now. We have something important to do. Maybe you can help us.” Silence. =game= “We don’t have time for this.” Declares Gilfer with no patience. Piik makes a short grunt sound. “Nice flower.” Gilfer feels something in his hair. He reaches up and finds a flower there. Nite whimpers and cowers within the roots of a large tree. Flowers are in his fur and his nails are pink in color. “Stop!” Demands Gilfer. Buzzzzzzzzzzzt and suddenly Gilfer blushes as his pants fall down. =play!= Piik growls. “Show yourself!” =hi= A small 5-inch tall humanoid with clear wings pops into view on Piik’s shoulder. The creature holds a wand and smiles a big wide unnatural smile. =play a game?= “Maybe after we find someone. Maybe you can help us.” Offers Leaffa. now trying to remove flowers from her own hair. =game!= Gilfer holding up his pants with one hand and waving his psionic blade with the other scans the air and brush for the annoying fey creature. “No time for games. I need help.” The fey creature reappears suddenly as it makes Piik’s axe glow “Hi.” “RARRRGH!” and Piik swings his axe into the ground. It disappears and all goes quiet for a moment. “Wait….” Calls out Leaffa reaching into the air as if to hold onto the creature. “Leave him.” says Gilfer. Piik hurrumphs in agreement. =who are you looking for?= “The Lady of the Valley. We believe she can help us.” Offers Leaffa calmly. Silence The heroes look at each other in uncertainty. Nite peeks out from the roots…. Bows and flowers still in his hair. =twenty questions= “We don’t have time for this.” Says Gilfer “Look at the time we have already wasted.” “Maybe if we…..” Piik motions to a tree. Gilfer considers what Piik is suggesting. The Lady is connected to the valley. If one harms the trees here it would get her attention. But good or bad attention? Would she help me? “Is she near the lake?” asks Leaffa =yes= “Is she ….” “Tell us where she is!” interrupts the Shifter. =that’s not a yes or no question silly= and the fey reappears above him pointing his wand down at him. “Let’s go. She is down by the lake.” Says Piik as he turns and begins to march to the lake. =you lied. You know where she is. Cheaters!= “carp.” Says Piik as he stops and closes his eyes as he waits for the stupidiness to resume. Light begins to glow everywhere around them. =Bring them to me please= The heroes look at each other and wonder if things just got better or worse. [/QUOTE]
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