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<blockquote data-quote="mleibrock" data-source="post: 6650964" data-attributes="member: 29548"><p><span style="color: #FF0000">"My grandfather was a great man! He took time to encourage all the local farm kids to use their imaginations. We would only see him every couple years as it was five days wagon ride to see him but it was always such a treat when we did. The village he lived in was a tight-knit one where folks knew everyone else (sometimes too much about them if you know what I mean). There was one story he told that I remember clear as day of a slyph that was obsessed and blinded by her magic. Now I know you all don't much care for magic and the like but keep in mind, it is just a story so let your mind wander. There was a slyph named Inam. She was of human parents and as such was raised according to human customs, magic not being one of them. One day when Inam was about 13, she caught a glimpse of another of her kind journeying through the town and she immediately found herself consumed with desire to know more about this other slyph. She followed the party as they spent the night, peeking into the window at night and hiding at a corner table as the young male slyph ate his breakfast - seemingly unaware he was being watched. As the group left town to continue their journey, Inam also journeyed out at a safe distance, her curiosity getting the better of her. As the group stopped for mid-day meal, she edged in a little closer to see the young man but could not spot him. A little confused she edged closer, gambling on her self that she was safe. What Inam didn't know was the young male slyph had spotted her, even before she had seen him in the town and drifted from the party when he saw her alone and trailing them. He was now behind her drawing nearer, ever closer. He was soon so close he whispered in her ear... Oh my, I'm afraid I need a minute or two to relieve myself. Would you please excuse me?"</span></p><p></p><p>Falco gauges how the two men are reacting to his story -<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4822214/" target="_blank">1d20+7=11</a> - hoping they seem to be engaged and eager to hear the ending. As he leaves their sight, he will cast enhanced diplomacy on himself. <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/e/enhanced-diplomacy" target="_blank">http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/e/enhanced-diplomacy</a>. He will reenter quickly. As he continues his story, he will concentrate on obtaining the others favor. <a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4822210/" target="_blank">1d20+12=30</a></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">"Hmmm, now where was I? Oh yes, the male was just about to whisper in Inam's ear. Well, just as he leaned in, she sensed his presence and used a power she didn't even know she had. She didn't know if the being behind her was meaning her harm or not but her sense of self preservation called on something deep inside of her - the whispering wind. The next few seconds were a whirl with spirits moving all around and through the young man, taking little bits of him with them. Soon there was not much left other than his tattered clothes. Inam was completely distressed by what just happened and that she caused it. She ran away but the closer she got to her home, the sadder she became, what if she hurt another person, someone she truly loved? She decided she could not return so left to live out her life alone. As she became more depressed, she retreated inside herself and found strength in that dark place. She soon learned to bring that darkness out in the form of magic, very back magic. It is said she lived for many many years as Feiya - Queen of the Undead. Now you may not know of this witch but in our town this name strikes fear in the hearts of every child so for gand-dad to even mention the name, gets everyone's attention. She is legendary for raising corpses and using them as spies, soldiers and for whatever else she needs.</span></p><p><span style="color: #B22222"></span></p><p><span style="color: #B22222">Wow, now that I hear myself tell it, it is REALLY dark. I tell you I didn't sleep for a couple nights after hearing that one."</span></p><p></p><p>Falco silences his tongue and looks into the men's eyes to see where they are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mleibrock, post: 6650964, member: 29548"] [COLOR="#FF0000"]"My grandfather was a great man! He took time to encourage all the local farm kids to use their imaginations. We would only see him every couple years as it was five days wagon ride to see him but it was always such a treat when we did. The village he lived in was a tight-knit one where folks knew everyone else (sometimes too much about them if you know what I mean). There was one story he told that I remember clear as day of a slyph that was obsessed and blinded by her magic. Now I know you all don't much care for magic and the like but keep in mind, it is just a story so let your mind wander. There was a slyph named Inam. She was of human parents and as such was raised according to human customs, magic not being one of them. One day when Inam was about 13, she caught a glimpse of another of her kind journeying through the town and she immediately found herself consumed with desire to know more about this other slyph. She followed the party as they spent the night, peeking into the window at night and hiding at a corner table as the young male slyph ate his breakfast - seemingly unaware he was being watched. As the group left town to continue their journey, Inam also journeyed out at a safe distance, her curiosity getting the better of her. As the group stopped for mid-day meal, she edged in a little closer to see the young man but could not spot him. A little confused she edged closer, gambling on her self that she was safe. What Inam didn't know was the young male slyph had spotted her, even before she had seen him in the town and drifted from the party when he saw her alone and trailing them. He was now behind her drawing nearer, ever closer. He was soon so close he whispered in her ear... Oh my, I'm afraid I need a minute or two to relieve myself. Would you please excuse me?"[/COLOR] Falco gauges how the two men are reacting to his story -[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4822214/]1d20+7=11[/url] - hoping they seem to be engaged and eager to hear the ending. As he leaves their sight, he will cast enhanced diplomacy on himself. [url]http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/e/enhanced-diplomacy[/url]. He will reenter quickly. As he continues his story, he will concentrate on obtaining the others favor. [url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4822210/]1d20+12=30[/url] [COLOR="#B22222"]"Hmmm, now where was I? Oh yes, the male was just about to whisper in Inam's ear. Well, just as he leaned in, she sensed his presence and used a power she didn't even know she had. She didn't know if the being behind her was meaning her harm or not but her sense of self preservation called on something deep inside of her - the whispering wind. The next few seconds were a whirl with spirits moving all around and through the young man, taking little bits of him with them. Soon there was not much left other than his tattered clothes. Inam was completely distressed by what just happened and that she caused it. She ran away but the closer she got to her home, the sadder she became, what if she hurt another person, someone she truly loved? She decided she could not return so left to live out her life alone. As she became more depressed, she retreated inside herself and found strength in that dark place. She soon learned to bring that darkness out in the form of magic, very back magic. It is said she lived for many many years as Feiya - Queen of the Undead. Now you may not know of this witch but in our town this name strikes fear in the hearts of every child so for gand-dad to even mention the name, gets everyone's attention. She is legendary for raising corpses and using them as spies, soldiers and for whatever else she needs. Wow, now that I hear myself tell it, it is REALLY dark. I tell you I didn't sleep for a couple nights after hearing that one."[/COLOR] Falco silences his tongue and looks into the men's eyes to see where they are. [/QUOTE]
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