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<blockquote data-quote="Zora" data-source="post: 3229859" data-attributes="member: 30156"><p><strong>Journal entry 12/01/06</strong></p><p></p><p>Dearest Grandfather, </p><p></p><p>We appeared atop the minarets of the temple of Lathanul, who is Lathander in this part of the Realm. Our sudden arrival caused some distractions amongst the faithful down below, for which I am truly sorry. To keep my mind on task, I used our newly found magical spool of rope to lower all of my supplies to the ground, unburdening Filthy Beast. To their credit, I believe they were more calm about our predicament than I was.</p><p></p><p>At some point, a well-dressed man flew up to me and asked if I wanted to buy a potion of flying from him to get down from there. When I pointed out that my animals would still be left up here, he reconsidered and flew to another tower where some of my other friends were placed. Not coming up with much for a solution, I decided to play out a bunch of lengths of rope from this wonderful device, thinking that if I had enough, I'd be able to lower Filthy Beast and Spirit to the ground.</p><p></p><p>Shortly thereafter, a wealthy-looking gentleman flew up on a rather large magic carpet, flanked on</p><p>either side by apparent bodyguards on small carpets. He offered to help me and my animals to </p><p>the ground. I thanked him for his generosity and accepted. His name is Remmao al-Ka, and he</p><p>seems to be a respected nobleman or merchant of some sort. After getting the three of us to the</p><p>ground, he offered my companions and I to dine with him tonight. The priests insisted we stay </p><p>at the temple, so I offered a compromise of dining with him on the morrow, after we've had a chance to rest and get our bearings.</p><p></p><p>On our way to stable our mounts, we realized that all of our mounts with the exception of Wolfogre were walking ABOVE the ground, and not on it. It turns out that they all have golden horseshoes, obvious gifts of the gods. Speaking of gifts of the gods, we were gifted with a box that held some of the most wonderous items I have ever seen.</p><p></p><p>More on that later.</p><p></p><p>After putting our stuff into our rooms, we met with a priest by the name of Habbath, who was clearly interested in hearing our story and knew a little about Covenant in return. Whilst he knows of Covenant's quest for this gauntlet and this sword, he clearly doesn't hold much stock in it. He did give us the name of Covenant's closest friend, who might have some more insight or information. </p><p></p><p>We have also learned some distressing news about the world at large. It seems great uprisings are taking place, from the Shades who have reappeared after their long absence, to Chondath attempting to restore its former glory, to Halruua, where a purging of sorcerors is taking place. I am concerned for Phaele, who had gone there last time we saw her. I hope she's okay. If not, I know that my friends and I might have something to say about it.</p><p></p><p>After all of this, the priests kindly offered to help us figure out what some of these magical treasures we acquired might do. For posterity purposes, I will only mention the things we received from Re-Horakhty, as they deserve to be noted. We received a gold ring that allows Freedom of Movement; a golden staff with a sun symbol atop it that is a Staff of Life; a dull gray metal cylinder that is a Rod of Absorption; a golden scarab pin that is a Scarab of Protection; 2 finely crafted leather gloves that enhance the wearer's grace and dexterity; and a set of golden bracers that give protection equal to plate armor.</p><p></p><p>We each took one of the gifts, as it seemed appropriate that there were the same number of gifts as companions. Erim declined however. I just do not understand his reasoning. Even I, and how I feel about my previous behavior regarding such things, would not turn down a gift from the gods. What an honor. Whilst many of them held my interest, I chose to choose last, giving my friends first opportunity. I accepted the golden scarab, as it is small and unobtrusive. And who would not want protection from the gods? No one seemed to want the rod, which could absorb spells directed at the holder, and the stored energy usable later. I think it too useful to sell or part with, so agreed to carry it for the group.</p><p></p><p>Pepa, I forgot to mention that I have been given the haversack that holds many things in addition to the spool of neverending rope. Due to this honor, a few other things were bestowed into my care. I've always heard of these haversacks, and had been looking to purchase one awhile ago. Now that I have it, I have been thinking long and hard about retiring Filthy Beast. He has served both of us well, Pepa. I believe he should have the chance to rest.</p><p></p><p>We have also sold some of the other items found and are using some of that money to purchase a Teleport spell so that I may go to the southern dwarves and retrieve my armor.</p><p></p><p>I have also had the luxury to come into possession of a magical statue of an elephant, the previously mentioned sword that holds a spell -I convinced Telemnar to take possession of Brimstone, as he is much more proficient than I with a sword, and I think I've shown that while it takes some practice, wielding two weapons of roughly the same size can work, a cloak of resistance, and a darkwood buckler.</p><p></p><p>I've always held to the belief you instilled in me that you're only as good as your mind and body. I know how deeply the loss of your axe affected you, and I won't let myself fall into that trap. I do feel that with the rope, haversack, and the sustaining ring I am ready to take on the world. I feel I have come into my own as an Outwarden and that these are just the right tools for my job.</p><p></p><p>Just between you and I Pepa, I've always wanted to try out your boots of speediness ever since I could walk. Maybe if I'd stuck around longer after your passing, I might've inherited them. But I'm sure father scooped them up.</p><p></p><p>Even amidst all the splendor of this city and all of our adventures…I miss you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zora, post: 3229859, member: 30156"] [b]Journal entry 12/01/06[/b] Dearest Grandfather, We appeared atop the minarets of the temple of Lathanul, who is Lathander in this part of the Realm. Our sudden arrival caused some distractions amongst the faithful down below, for which I am truly sorry. To keep my mind on task, I used our newly found magical spool of rope to lower all of my supplies to the ground, unburdening Filthy Beast. To their credit, I believe they were more calm about our predicament than I was. At some point, a well-dressed man flew up to me and asked if I wanted to buy a potion of flying from him to get down from there. When I pointed out that my animals would still be left up here, he reconsidered and flew to another tower where some of my other friends were placed. Not coming up with much for a solution, I decided to play out a bunch of lengths of rope from this wonderful device, thinking that if I had enough, I'd be able to lower Filthy Beast and Spirit to the ground. Shortly thereafter, a wealthy-looking gentleman flew up on a rather large magic carpet, flanked on either side by apparent bodyguards on small carpets. He offered to help me and my animals to the ground. I thanked him for his generosity and accepted. His name is Remmao al-Ka, and he seems to be a respected nobleman or merchant of some sort. After getting the three of us to the ground, he offered my companions and I to dine with him tonight. The priests insisted we stay at the temple, so I offered a compromise of dining with him on the morrow, after we've had a chance to rest and get our bearings. On our way to stable our mounts, we realized that all of our mounts with the exception of Wolfogre were walking ABOVE the ground, and not on it. It turns out that they all have golden horseshoes, obvious gifts of the gods. Speaking of gifts of the gods, we were gifted with a box that held some of the most wonderous items I have ever seen. More on that later. After putting our stuff into our rooms, we met with a priest by the name of Habbath, who was clearly interested in hearing our story and knew a little about Covenant in return. Whilst he knows of Covenant's quest for this gauntlet and this sword, he clearly doesn't hold much stock in it. He did give us the name of Covenant's closest friend, who might have some more insight or information. We have also learned some distressing news about the world at large. It seems great uprisings are taking place, from the Shades who have reappeared after their long absence, to Chondath attempting to restore its former glory, to Halruua, where a purging of sorcerors is taking place. I am concerned for Phaele, who had gone there last time we saw her. I hope she's okay. If not, I know that my friends and I might have something to say about it. After all of this, the priests kindly offered to help us figure out what some of these magical treasures we acquired might do. For posterity purposes, I will only mention the things we received from Re-Horakhty, as they deserve to be noted. We received a gold ring that allows Freedom of Movement; a golden staff with a sun symbol atop it that is a Staff of Life; a dull gray metal cylinder that is a Rod of Absorption; a golden scarab pin that is a Scarab of Protection; 2 finely crafted leather gloves that enhance the wearer's grace and dexterity; and a set of golden bracers that give protection equal to plate armor. We each took one of the gifts, as it seemed appropriate that there were the same number of gifts as companions. Erim declined however. I just do not understand his reasoning. Even I, and how I feel about my previous behavior regarding such things, would not turn down a gift from the gods. What an honor. Whilst many of them held my interest, I chose to choose last, giving my friends first opportunity. I accepted the golden scarab, as it is small and unobtrusive. And who would not want protection from the gods? No one seemed to want the rod, which could absorb spells directed at the holder, and the stored energy usable later. I think it too useful to sell or part with, so agreed to carry it for the group. Pepa, I forgot to mention that I have been given the haversack that holds many things in addition to the spool of neverending rope. Due to this honor, a few other things were bestowed into my care. I've always heard of these haversacks, and had been looking to purchase one awhile ago. Now that I have it, I have been thinking long and hard about retiring Filthy Beast. He has served both of us well, Pepa. I believe he should have the chance to rest. We have also sold some of the other items found and are using some of that money to purchase a Teleport spell so that I may go to the southern dwarves and retrieve my armor. I have also had the luxury to come into possession of a magical statue of an elephant, the previously mentioned sword that holds a spell -I convinced Telemnar to take possession of Brimstone, as he is much more proficient than I with a sword, and I think I've shown that while it takes some practice, wielding two weapons of roughly the same size can work, a cloak of resistance, and a darkwood buckler. I've always held to the belief you instilled in me that you're only as good as your mind and body. I know how deeply the loss of your axe affected you, and I won't let myself fall into that trap. I do feel that with the rope, haversack, and the sustaining ring I am ready to take on the world. I feel I have come into my own as an Outwarden and that these are just the right tools for my job. Just between you and I Pepa, I've always wanted to try out your boots of speediness ever since I could walk. Maybe if I'd stuck around longer after your passing, I might've inherited them. But I'm sure father scooped them up. Even amidst all the splendor of this city and all of our adventures…I miss you. [/QUOTE]
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