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[FR] Seven Swords of Myth Drannor...[Updated 2-4...A Mother's Lullaby]
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<blockquote data-quote="Celtavian" data-source="post: 1133904" data-attributes="member: 5834"><p><strong>Session 1: Serendipitous Meetings concluded...</strong></p><p></p><p>A few days passed before they were ready to travel. During that time, Vaevictus rode to the nearest farm he could find. There he paid a farmer and his sons to retrieve and store the bodies of his brother and the fallen Riders. He wrote out a message on parchment that Beorn carried for report writing and paid the farmer an additional fee to have it and the gold from the dead taken to the church of Tyr in Ashabenford. With that business complete, he rode back to the others.</p><p></p><p> He returned to find a mix of elves, mostly dark but some wood and moon, a few humans and a dwarf and centaur camped nearby. Guards watched warily as he approached. </p><p></p><p>Thourne signaled to the guards that he was no threat. She strolled to meet Vaevictus, “These are my fellow Eilistraeean’s. They came to aid us. They are sorry for their lateness. I have already told them of my intentions, and Zasa has given me permission to lead you to Myth Drannor.”</p><p></p><p>“This is good to news. I would not have you shirk your duties no matter how great my need” replied Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p>“I hope you do not mind. I gave to them what remained of the spoils; such items are needed to continue the war against our evil brethren who now try to take the forest by force.”</p><p></p><p>“I have no need of such items. If they are put to good purpose, then I am not opposed” replied Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p>“We will be leaving soon, probably on the morrow. My fellow Eilistraeean’s must attend to other matters, so it will be just the eight of us.”</p><p></p><p>“So be it. My fight is not their fight. It is enough that you will lead me” said Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p>“Thank you for your trust” she bowed respectfully and went to sit amongst the Eilistraeean’s. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Vaevictus joined Holly and Braydin who sat in a separate camp a short distance away from the Eilistraeean’s. </p><p></p><p>“Why do you two sit over here?” asked Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p>Braydin smirked, “Holly has a problem with the way the Eilistraeean’s conduct their affairs.”</p><p></p><p>“What do you mean?”</p><p></p><p>“She doesn’t like the way they dance” Braydin smiled.</p><p></p><p>Holly frowned, “It isn’t proper Braydin. You know as well as I it isn’t proper.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t go putting words in my mouth like ‘isn’t proper’. I’m not one to go deciding what is and isn’t proper Holly” replied Braydin, “The only reason I’m sitting over here with you is because you look like a pathetic human puppy sitting by yourself.”</p><p></p><p>“I didn’t ask you to sit over here Braydin. I can take care of myself just fine. I’ m glad Vaevictus is back. I’m sure he’ll agree with me even though you and Kaela don’t” said Holly defiantly.</p><p></p><p> “Torm has forbidden us to judge the affairs of other goodly religions” stated Vaevictus flatly.</p><p></p><p> “I know. I’m not judging. I just don’t think that kind of dancing or behavior is proper for me or Kaela.”</p><p></p><p> “Where is Kaela?” inquired Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p> “Over there dancing improperly with the Eilistraeean’s” Braydin said with a grin, “She doesn’t agree with young Holly and it’s driving her crazy.”</p><p></p><p> “You don’t know her parents Braydin. They wouldn’t approve either. There going to ask me why I didn’t stop her” Holly said in an exasperated tone.</p><p></p><p> “Hmmm, how bad can this dancing be?” said Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p> “It’s really, really bad” replied Holly.</p><p></p><p> “C’mon Holly, just because they dance naked or nearly so doesn’t make it bad or improper. There elves, what do you expect?”</p><p></p><p> “The elves that I know in Cormyr don’t dance that way” replied Holly.</p><p></p><p> “These aren’t Cormyrean elves. There elves who live in the wild and wooly forest. If they want to dance and gyrate about naked, then who are you to say it’s improper. Sheesh Holly, relax a little” replied Braydin.</p><p> Holly fumed quietly and kept an eye on Kaela at the other camp.</p><p></p><p> “Holly, you cannot judge what others do based on your view of what is proper and improper. Such thoughts invite tyranny, and good folk do not tyrannize others even if they disagree.”</p><p></p><p> “I don’t want to tyrannize anyone. I just have to keep an eye on Kaela seeing that she’s like family. I just wish she wasn’t so darn hard-headed.”</p><p></p><p> “Like you” both Braydin and Vaevictus replied at the same time, and then chuckled.</p><p></p><p> Holly glared at both of them. Braydin and Vaevictus both chuckled on the inside. The young girl was spirited to say the least.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>* * * * * </p><p> Kaela was enjoying the festivities. She sat with Phallon, Tavitha and Uthar’zen watching and listening to the singing and dancing of the Eilistraeean’s. The Eilistraeean’s reminded Kaela of Lliiran’s, followers of Lliira the Joybringer a goddess of joy and dance whose rituals were revels of liberated debauchery. </p><p></p><p>Kaela was a Lliiran. The religion suited her temperament. She was a woman who loved to live life to the fullest free from the constraints of polite society. Her parents had tried to tame her and make her adhere to the ways of Tyr, but she would have none of it. </p><p></p><p> “I love these dances. You must teach them to me” Kaela implored Phallon. </p><p></p><p> “I will teach you what I can. It all depends on how long we travel together. Some of the dances are very intricate and difficult to learn” replied Phallon.</p><p></p><p> “You’ll learn fine Kaela. There are many easy dances. Phallon is just an extraordinary dancer that not many elves can equal, don’t feel bad if you never dance as well as her.”, Tavitha said smiling at Phallon, “Is that not so?”</p><p></p><p> “Perhaps, but I would not give myself such praise. I dance because I love dancing. I will certainly teach Kaela what she is able to learn.”</p><p></p><p> “That is all that I ask Phallon. Tavitha, are you coming with us to Myth Drannor?” asked Kaela. She had become fast friends with Tavitha. Wood elves seemed a lot like her. Not to mention Tavitha was beautiful with long dark red hair, almond-shaped emerald green eyes and bronze skin. She wore tight fitting studded leather and had a muscular, shapely body that Kaela couldn’t believe, very much unlike any elf she had ever met. </p><p></p><p> “No, I cannot join my sisters on this venture. I must return with my fellow Eilistraeean’s. There are too few of us to spare as it is. And Zasa has given permission only for Thourne and Phallon to join you.” </p><p></p><p> Kaela looked disappointed, “What? Uthar’zen is not coming either?”</p><p></p><p> “Uthar’zen is not Eilistraeean” replied Tavitha. </p><p></p><p> “I go where Phallon goes. She is my goddess” Uthar’zen said confidently. </p><p></p><p> Phallon blushed, but could not hold back a beaming smile. “You flatter me too much Uthar’zen. I am no goddess. Someday you must submit to a god or goddess, and I hope that it is Eilistraee so we may spend our afterlife together as well as our mortal life.”</p><p></p><p> “I have many years to decide. I will not worry for now about any other woman, mortal or immortal, save for you” he replied while stroking Phallon’s hair.</p><p></p><p> She laid her head on his chest. “Sometimes you are too confident.”</p><p></p><p> Kaela was touched. What an ideal relationship Phallon and Uthar’zen had, neither minded if the other shared another’s bed, and yet they still loved each other dearly. She hoped she would one day find such a companion.</p><p></p><p> “Come Tavitha, show me a new dance” Kaela took Tavitha by the hands and drew her to her feet.</p><p></p><p> “Yes, let us leave to these two alone to explore their feelings” Tavitha replied.</p><p></p><p> Tavitha taught Kaela elven dances the kind of which she had never known before. Some were slow, graceful and perfect while others were fast, acrobatic and free. They danced all night together until the coming of the dawn.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> “Celtavian, are you comfortable?” asked Thourne. She sat with the mage trying to make sure he did not feel alienated by the Eilistraeean’s.</p><p></p><p> “I am well, Thourne” replied Celtavian, his expression emotionless. He sat in the lotus position upon the grass.</p><p></p><p> “Are you hungry or thirsty?” </p><p></p><p> “No.”</p><p></p><p> “Are you enjoying the song and dance?”</p><p></p><p> “Yes. It is a pleasure to watch.”</p><p></p><p> Thourne turned back to watching the dancing and singing Eilistraeean’s while wondering what she should say next. Celtavian was a very difficult person to read. He did not engage in small talk like many other folk she knew. He did not speak very often unless the topic concerned magic or some other academia. She did not even fully understand why she was so attracted him, but she was and could not easily change the feelings in her heart.</p><p></p><p> “Thourne, come and sit with me for a short time” requested Zasa. </p><p>Zasa was known as the Moon Huntress, a title bestowed upon her by her fellow high ranking Eilistraeean’s. An over three hundred year dark elven woman with long white hair and a stern gaze, she was the war leader of Eilistraee’s temple in the Velarswood. She was not to be ignored and her words carried weight with all followers of Eilistraee. </p><p></p><p> “I’ll be back” Thourne told Celtavian. </p><p></p><p> He nodded. </p><p></p><p> Thourne made her way over to where Zasa sat flanked on either side by priestesses. </p><p></p><p> “Sit here” Zasa said patting her hand on the grass just behind her.</p><p></p><p> Thourne sat where she was told. “Greetings Moon Huntress.”</p><p></p><p> “Greetings Dark Lady” Zasa paused for a few moments her eyes never leaving the dancers, “Do you have feelings for the man you sit with?”</p><p></p><p> Thourne did not wish to speak so openly about the subject, but could not lie to the Moon Huntress, “Yes, he is a dear friend.”</p><p></p><p> “A dear friend, no more?”</p><p></p><p> “No more that I know of Moon Huntress.”</p><p></p><p> “Do you speak of his feelings or your own?”</p><p></p><p> “I speak of his feelings Moon Huntress.”</p><p></p><p> “Then you feel more than friendship for this man? Speak clearly Dark Lady.”</p><p></p><p> “Yes Moon Huntress, I do. He is very special to me.”</p><p></p><p> “It is a strange and uncommon man who would not find you lovely Thourne. I have watched many men try to win your heart over the years only to be disappointed, but your heart is worth winning for your beauty alone. You are very much unlike your sister in your dealings with men and you are surprisingly shy for a dark elf woman. Perhaps if you were more forward as your sister would be, he might reveal similar feelings. It may be that he is also shy, and if two such people meet then it will seem to them that neither has strong feelings for the other. Do you understand?”</p><p></p><p> “Yes Moon Huntress. I think that he has love only for the goddess Mystra. That is the only lady of whom he speaks often. Do you think that I can compete against a goddess for his affections?”</p><p></p><p> “No, you do not have to. He is mortal and mortals may love a goddess and another at the same time and be not faithless to either. Thourne, you know this man better than I, but if I were you, I would be more forward. That is my advice to you sister.”</p><p></p><p> “Your advice is appreciated Zasa. My sister encourages the same, but as you said, I am not like her. The heart is fragile and I do not want to mishandle my own heart by giving it to one who does not want it. It will come back broken.”</p><p></p><p> “Broken hearts heal. Just as you must risk your life to know valor, you must risk your heart to know love.”</p><p></p><p> Thourne grew silent. She had much to think about.</p><p></p><p> “You may return to your friend now Thourne. I will see you off in the morning” said Zasa.</p><p></p><p> Thourne hugged Zasa. “Thank you for your advice.” </p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Eleasis 11, 1372 Year of Wild Magic…</em></p><p> </p><p>Morning came. The Eilistraeean’s were preparing to leave as were the eight companions who would set out for Myth Drannor. </p><p></p><p> <em>“Kaela, you shouldn’t have been dancing like you were last night. What would your mother think” </em> nagged Holly in Turmic.</p><p> </p><p><em>“My mother isn’t here and you don’t have any say in my affairs” </em> responded Kaela curtly.</p><p></p><p> <em>“Kaela Marivaldi, you better start acting proper or I’ll tell your parents when next we see them. I’m sure they wouldn’t be happy to hear about you dancing naked in front of elven men” </em> Holly threatened.</p><p></p><p> <em>“Oh be quiet and mind your own business Holly. It isn’t like you are doing what your parents want you to do either.”</em> </p><p></p><p><em>“That’s different. Shaundakul called me.”</em> </p><p></p><p><em>“Well Llirra told me to dance naked in front of elven men” </em> chided Kaela.</p><p></p><p> Holly was fuming, <em>“I’m still going to keep my eye on you Kaela. You know you are acting improperly. Jahlyl wouldn’t be happy to hear of it either.”</em></p><p></p><p> <em>“Don’t you threaten me Holly Fairheart. If I told your parents where you were right now, they would probably send a contingent of Paladin’s to bring you home.” </em> Kaela was getting tired of Holly’s pestering tongue.</p><p> </p><p>“Enough already. I can't understand a word you are saying and still I know you are arguing. Get your gear ready. It’s almost time to go” Vaevictus said in an irritated tone.</p><p></p><p> Holly and Kaela quieted down. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> “The two of you must be careful in Myth Drannor. It is a fell place where elves no longer dare to walk. Our people were never welcome there, but now no one is welcome save for those who can hold their place by force of arms. If the Spidermoon’s who worship Lolth are now in the Cormanthor, we will need you more than ever. Complete your quest and return quickly” Zasa warned the twins.</p><p></p><p> “We will Moon Huntress” replied the twins, “Worry not for us, Eilistraee will watch over us on this quest. It may be that some of our family works evil in the ruins of Myth Drannor, so our journey will also serve another purpose.”</p><p></p><p> “Go then, and let us dance together again soon under the moon and sky on a dark night. Fare thee well.” With that Zasa and the other Eilistraeean’s moved into the forest. </p><p></p><p> Tavitha hugged Phallon, Thourne and Uthar’zen before leaving. “Be careful and return soon. I will miss you all. Tell Kaela I hope to see her again to teach her more dances.” </p><p></p><p> “We will miss you as well Tavitha. Safe journey” replied the twins as they waved to the departing Eilistraeean’s. </p><p> </p><p></p><p> Now it was just the eight companions.</p><p></p><p> “It is nearly a tenday to Myth Drannor” said Thourne, “Uthar’zen, my sister and I can travel by day or night. Which is easier for all of you?”</p><p></p><p> “Either” said Vaevictus.</p><p></p><p> “Day is easier for Kaela and me. We would need a pretty good light source for night travel and that would leave us open to ambush or worse” said Holly.</p><p></p><p> “Then we will travel by day” said Thourne. “Let us go.”</p><p></p><p> The eight companions set out for Myth Drannor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Celtavian, post: 1133904, member: 5834"] [b]Session 1: Serendipitous Meetings concluded...[/b] A few days passed before they were ready to travel. During that time, Vaevictus rode to the nearest farm he could find. There he paid a farmer and his sons to retrieve and store the bodies of his brother and the fallen Riders. He wrote out a message on parchment that Beorn carried for report writing and paid the farmer an additional fee to have it and the gold from the dead taken to the church of Tyr in Ashabenford. With that business complete, he rode back to the others. He returned to find a mix of elves, mostly dark but some wood and moon, a few humans and a dwarf and centaur camped nearby. Guards watched warily as he approached. Thourne signaled to the guards that he was no threat. She strolled to meet Vaevictus, “These are my fellow Eilistraeean’s. They came to aid us. They are sorry for their lateness. I have already told them of my intentions, and Zasa has given me permission to lead you to Myth Drannor.” “This is good to news. I would not have you shirk your duties no matter how great my need” replied Vaevictus. “I hope you do not mind. I gave to them what remained of the spoils; such items are needed to continue the war against our evil brethren who now try to take the forest by force.” “I have no need of such items. If they are put to good purpose, then I am not opposed” replied Vaevictus. “We will be leaving soon, probably on the morrow. My fellow Eilistraeean’s must attend to other matters, so it will be just the eight of us.” “So be it. My fight is not their fight. It is enough that you will lead me” said Vaevictus. “Thank you for your trust” she bowed respectfully and went to sit amongst the Eilistraeean’s. Vaevictus joined Holly and Braydin who sat in a separate camp a short distance away from the Eilistraeean’s. “Why do you two sit over here?” asked Vaevictus. Braydin smirked, “Holly has a problem with the way the Eilistraeean’s conduct their affairs.” “What do you mean?” “She doesn’t like the way they dance” Braydin smiled. Holly frowned, “It isn’t proper Braydin. You know as well as I it isn’t proper.” “Don’t go putting words in my mouth like ‘isn’t proper’. I’m not one to go deciding what is and isn’t proper Holly” replied Braydin, “The only reason I’m sitting over here with you is because you look like a pathetic human puppy sitting by yourself.” “I didn’t ask you to sit over here Braydin. I can take care of myself just fine. I’ m glad Vaevictus is back. I’m sure he’ll agree with me even though you and Kaela don’t” said Holly defiantly. “Torm has forbidden us to judge the affairs of other goodly religions” stated Vaevictus flatly. “I know. I’m not judging. I just don’t think that kind of dancing or behavior is proper for me or Kaela.” “Where is Kaela?” inquired Vaevictus. “Over there dancing improperly with the Eilistraeean’s” Braydin said with a grin, “She doesn’t agree with young Holly and it’s driving her crazy.” “You don’t know her parents Braydin. They wouldn’t approve either. There going to ask me why I didn’t stop her” Holly said in an exasperated tone. “Hmmm, how bad can this dancing be?” said Vaevictus. “It’s really, really bad” replied Holly. “C’mon Holly, just because they dance naked or nearly so doesn’t make it bad or improper. There elves, what do you expect?” “The elves that I know in Cormyr don’t dance that way” replied Holly. “These aren’t Cormyrean elves. There elves who live in the wild and wooly forest. If they want to dance and gyrate about naked, then who are you to say it’s improper. Sheesh Holly, relax a little” replied Braydin. Holly fumed quietly and kept an eye on Kaela at the other camp. “Holly, you cannot judge what others do based on your view of what is proper and improper. Such thoughts invite tyranny, and good folk do not tyrannize others even if they disagree.” “I don’t want to tyrannize anyone. I just have to keep an eye on Kaela seeing that she’s like family. I just wish she wasn’t so darn hard-headed.” “Like you” both Braydin and Vaevictus replied at the same time, and then chuckled. Holly glared at both of them. Braydin and Vaevictus both chuckled on the inside. The young girl was spirited to say the least. * * * * * Kaela was enjoying the festivities. She sat with Phallon, Tavitha and Uthar’zen watching and listening to the singing and dancing of the Eilistraeean’s. The Eilistraeean’s reminded Kaela of Lliiran’s, followers of Lliira the Joybringer a goddess of joy and dance whose rituals were revels of liberated debauchery. Kaela was a Lliiran. The religion suited her temperament. She was a woman who loved to live life to the fullest free from the constraints of polite society. Her parents had tried to tame her and make her adhere to the ways of Tyr, but she would have none of it. “I love these dances. You must teach them to me” Kaela implored Phallon. “I will teach you what I can. It all depends on how long we travel together. Some of the dances are very intricate and difficult to learn” replied Phallon. “You’ll learn fine Kaela. There are many easy dances. Phallon is just an extraordinary dancer that not many elves can equal, don’t feel bad if you never dance as well as her.”, Tavitha said smiling at Phallon, “Is that not so?” “Perhaps, but I would not give myself such praise. I dance because I love dancing. I will certainly teach Kaela what she is able to learn.” “That is all that I ask Phallon. Tavitha, are you coming with us to Myth Drannor?” asked Kaela. She had become fast friends with Tavitha. Wood elves seemed a lot like her. Not to mention Tavitha was beautiful with long dark red hair, almond-shaped emerald green eyes and bronze skin. She wore tight fitting studded leather and had a muscular, shapely body that Kaela couldn’t believe, very much unlike any elf she had ever met. “No, I cannot join my sisters on this venture. I must return with my fellow Eilistraeean’s. There are too few of us to spare as it is. And Zasa has given permission only for Thourne and Phallon to join you.” Kaela looked disappointed, “What? Uthar’zen is not coming either?” “Uthar’zen is not Eilistraeean” replied Tavitha. “I go where Phallon goes. She is my goddess” Uthar’zen said confidently. Phallon blushed, but could not hold back a beaming smile. “You flatter me too much Uthar’zen. I am no goddess. Someday you must submit to a god or goddess, and I hope that it is Eilistraee so we may spend our afterlife together as well as our mortal life.” “I have many years to decide. I will not worry for now about any other woman, mortal or immortal, save for you” he replied while stroking Phallon’s hair. She laid her head on his chest. “Sometimes you are too confident.” Kaela was touched. What an ideal relationship Phallon and Uthar’zen had, neither minded if the other shared another’s bed, and yet they still loved each other dearly. She hoped she would one day find such a companion. “Come Tavitha, show me a new dance” Kaela took Tavitha by the hands and drew her to her feet. “Yes, let us leave to these two alone to explore their feelings” Tavitha replied. Tavitha taught Kaela elven dances the kind of which she had never known before. Some were slow, graceful and perfect while others were fast, acrobatic and free. They danced all night together until the coming of the dawn. “Celtavian, are you comfortable?” asked Thourne. She sat with the mage trying to make sure he did not feel alienated by the Eilistraeean’s. “I am well, Thourne” replied Celtavian, his expression emotionless. He sat in the lotus position upon the grass. “Are you hungry or thirsty?” “No.” “Are you enjoying the song and dance?” “Yes. It is a pleasure to watch.” Thourne turned back to watching the dancing and singing Eilistraeean’s while wondering what she should say next. Celtavian was a very difficult person to read. He did not engage in small talk like many other folk she knew. He did not speak very often unless the topic concerned magic or some other academia. She did not even fully understand why she was so attracted him, but she was and could not easily change the feelings in her heart. “Thourne, come and sit with me for a short time” requested Zasa. Zasa was known as the Moon Huntress, a title bestowed upon her by her fellow high ranking Eilistraeean’s. An over three hundred year dark elven woman with long white hair and a stern gaze, she was the war leader of Eilistraee’s temple in the Velarswood. She was not to be ignored and her words carried weight with all followers of Eilistraee. “I’ll be back” Thourne told Celtavian. He nodded. Thourne made her way over to where Zasa sat flanked on either side by priestesses. “Sit here” Zasa said patting her hand on the grass just behind her. Thourne sat where she was told. “Greetings Moon Huntress.” “Greetings Dark Lady” Zasa paused for a few moments her eyes never leaving the dancers, “Do you have feelings for the man you sit with?” Thourne did not wish to speak so openly about the subject, but could not lie to the Moon Huntress, “Yes, he is a dear friend.” “A dear friend, no more?” “No more that I know of Moon Huntress.” “Do you speak of his feelings or your own?” “I speak of his feelings Moon Huntress.” “Then you feel more than friendship for this man? Speak clearly Dark Lady.” “Yes Moon Huntress, I do. He is very special to me.” “It is a strange and uncommon man who would not find you lovely Thourne. I have watched many men try to win your heart over the years only to be disappointed, but your heart is worth winning for your beauty alone. You are very much unlike your sister in your dealings with men and you are surprisingly shy for a dark elf woman. Perhaps if you were more forward as your sister would be, he might reveal similar feelings. It may be that he is also shy, and if two such people meet then it will seem to them that neither has strong feelings for the other. Do you understand?” “Yes Moon Huntress. I think that he has love only for the goddess Mystra. That is the only lady of whom he speaks often. Do you think that I can compete against a goddess for his affections?” “No, you do not have to. He is mortal and mortals may love a goddess and another at the same time and be not faithless to either. Thourne, you know this man better than I, but if I were you, I would be more forward. That is my advice to you sister.” “Your advice is appreciated Zasa. My sister encourages the same, but as you said, I am not like her. The heart is fragile and I do not want to mishandle my own heart by giving it to one who does not want it. It will come back broken.” “Broken hearts heal. Just as you must risk your life to know valor, you must risk your heart to know love.” Thourne grew silent. She had much to think about. “You may return to your friend now Thourne. I will see you off in the morning” said Zasa. Thourne hugged Zasa. “Thank you for your advice.” [I]Eleasis 11, 1372 Year of Wild Magic…[/I] Morning came. The Eilistraeean’s were preparing to leave as were the eight companions who would set out for Myth Drannor. [I]“Kaela, you shouldn’t have been dancing like you were last night. What would your mother think” [/I] nagged Holly in Turmic. [I]“My mother isn’t here and you don’t have any say in my affairs” [/I] responded Kaela curtly. [I]“Kaela Marivaldi, you better start acting proper or I’ll tell your parents when next we see them. I’m sure they wouldn’t be happy to hear about you dancing naked in front of elven men” [/I] Holly threatened. [I]“Oh be quiet and mind your own business Holly. It isn’t like you are doing what your parents want you to do either.”[/I] [I]“That’s different. Shaundakul called me.”[/I] [I]“Well Llirra told me to dance naked in front of elven men” [/I] chided Kaela. Holly was fuming, [I]“I’m still going to keep my eye on you Kaela. You know you are acting improperly. Jahlyl wouldn’t be happy to hear of it either.”[/I] [I]“Don’t you threaten me Holly Fairheart. If I told your parents where you were right now, they would probably send a contingent of Paladin’s to bring you home.” [/I] Kaela was getting tired of Holly’s pestering tongue. “Enough already. I can't understand a word you are saying and still I know you are arguing. Get your gear ready. It’s almost time to go” Vaevictus said in an irritated tone. Holly and Kaela quieted down. “The two of you must be careful in Myth Drannor. It is a fell place where elves no longer dare to walk. Our people were never welcome there, but now no one is welcome save for those who can hold their place by force of arms. If the Spidermoon’s who worship Lolth are now in the Cormanthor, we will need you more than ever. Complete your quest and return quickly” Zasa warned the twins. “We will Moon Huntress” replied the twins, “Worry not for us, Eilistraee will watch over us on this quest. It may be that some of our family works evil in the ruins of Myth Drannor, so our journey will also serve another purpose.” “Go then, and let us dance together again soon under the moon and sky on a dark night. Fare thee well.” With that Zasa and the other Eilistraeean’s moved into the forest. Tavitha hugged Phallon, Thourne and Uthar’zen before leaving. “Be careful and return soon. I will miss you all. Tell Kaela I hope to see her again to teach her more dances.” “We will miss you as well Tavitha. Safe journey” replied the twins as they waved to the departing Eilistraeean’s. Now it was just the eight companions. “It is nearly a tenday to Myth Drannor” said Thourne, “Uthar’zen, my sister and I can travel by day or night. Which is easier for all of you?” “Either” said Vaevictus. “Day is easier for Kaela and me. We would need a pretty good light source for night travel and that would leave us open to ambush or worse” said Holly. “Then we will travel by day” said Thourne. “Let us go.” The eight companions set out for Myth Drannor. [/QUOTE]
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