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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 7805801" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>SIBERYS SEVEN</p><p>006 NEW ADVENTURES</p><p>SEGMENT 068</p><p>“THE WAYFINDERS”</p><p></p><p>BARRAKAS 19, 999</p><p></p><p>The two warriors walk to the residence of a gnome noble that lives in Sharn. They are meeting Sir Violet Rose here. She is a war hero and adventurer that has settled in the Morgrave area of Sharn. She is also a member of the Wayfinders. The residence belongs to… a very rich gnome with questionable income from the war.</p><p></p><p>“Every time I come to top levels of this city I am amazed.” Offers Incarnum the warforged.</p><p></p><p>“Amazed?” questions Vander.</p><p></p><p>“This city is…. Incredible. It is unlike anywhere I have ever been.” And the warforged goes silent again.</p><p></p><p>“I have never asked….. where were you…. Well …… where are you…..”</p><p></p><p>“The word you seek is built…. Or created. North of here.”</p><p></p><p>Vander allows the uneasy subject to pass. He understands privacy. He has a few secrets he keeps himself. The least of which is having connections with the Wayfinder Foundation. His older sister- Arlene.</p><p></p><p>They cross a private bridge that connects the well-off gnome’s home from other towers. A small rose garden is the first area encountered. It is well kept and colorful. A railed ramp curls around the outer edge of the garden and tower outer wall to the main door. The door is re-enforced and strong. A knocking ring is located on a bull’s (minotaur) head. Vander reaches up for it when the door opens.</p><p></p><p>“Vander Stormbringer. You were expected. Alone.” Answers an armed guard.</p><p></p><p>“This is my friend and ally- the warforged Incarnum. I did not think it was a problem to bring a friend.”</p><p></p><p>The guard looks the warforged over then comes to a decision and steps back. “Follow Davis.” The guard states while motioning to come in and pointing to another armed guard within.</p><p></p><p>The two follow Davis to a short hall. He pauses at a doorway then enters. Inside a clean and mostly empty room. The floor is marble and the walls are mirrored with discolored reflections. Near the center are four couches and a few potted ferns. Sitting are two halflings, a human male in leather armor and axes at his side and a human female in plate armor. She turns stiffly and smiles when she sees Vander.</p><p></p><p>“Vander! There you are. How is my lil’ brother?”</p><p></p><p>“Arlene. I am well. Allow me to introduce my friend and ally- Incarnum.”</p><p></p><p>She stands up and nods to him. “Hello Incarnum. Allow me to introduce Lika and Luka- yes brother and sister, and my friend and ally- Phillip Mellows. The halflings give an animated wave and smile. Phillip nods and motions for them to sit at the empty couch.</p><p></p><p>The five begin (although Incarnum never speaks- only listens) a typical breaking of the ice discussion about family, this room, Sharn then Luka changes the subject to why Vander wished to meet.</p><p></p><p>“As members of the Wayfinders Foundation, we are curious, its our nature after all. Why do you have to ask us?”</p><p></p><p>“We were investigating and researching in a library in Mhor Holds and the book we were reading kept repeating several phrases. Due to unexpected visitors, we were forced to leave without the book. We hoped someone could help us with these phrases.”</p><p></p><p>“Go on brother.”</p><p></p><p>“Day of Nines.”</p><p></p><p>“Like the number? Sounds like a puzzle piece.” Happily states Lika.</p><p></p><p>Phillip looks to Arlene. “This was written within a book?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes.”</p><p></p><p>“An old book?” asks Luka.</p><p></p><p>“I believe so. A teammate of mine looked at it- not I.”</p><p></p><p>“Both of us were guarding.” Stats the warforged. Before coming here, the seven of them discussed a cover story. The Wayfinders may wish to intrude which Dura and Leeya both felt was unnecessary at this point.</p><p></p><p>“He speaks!” says Lika sarcastically. “It is he right? Or do you associate with female?”</p><p></p><p>The warforged tilts his head slightly. “Associate…?”</p><p></p><p>“Never mind Lika. I have heard of this phrase once when we in a village near Totem Beach.” Silence. “Argonnessen” she adds as if that will help giving a location to Vander and Incarnum.</p><p></p><p>“The land of dragons?” offers Vander.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. I don’t speak of it often. It was…. Hard on me.”</p><p></p><p>“What does it refer to?” asks Vander with a hint of enthusiasm.</p><p></p><p>“Have you ever heard of the Draconic Prophecy?” Blank stares. “Strange runes that appear in secluded, out of the way areas, are written in an ancient dialect of the dragon language. Draconic.”</p><p></p><p>Vander continues to play dumb and the lack of reaction is very natural for the warforged.</p><p></p><p>“It spoke of the Day of Nines. We never could decipher what it meant but it bothered the local scout we were using. He said it concerned the dragon rulers he lived under the wing of.”</p><p></p><p>“So….. what does it mean?” asks Vander.</p><p></p><p>“We don’t know. Is it a day? Is it an event? Is it a plan? Has it already happened? Is it in our future? No one knows. I wish you still had that book. Maybe we can help retrieve it.”</p><p></p><p>“It may have been destroyed. I appreciate the offer.”</p><p></p><p>“You said phrases. What are the others?” asks the Axeman.</p><p></p><p>“Dragon Fear.”</p><p></p><p>Silence produced by concern. “Dragon’s Fear.” Lika says. “Dragon’s Fear…… another component of a Draconic Prophecy.”</p><p></p><p>“What would a dragon fear.” Asks Incarnum.</p><p></p><p>“That is what scares us. We don’t know and you have best never say that phrase before a dragon. They are very sensitive of it. Again little brother, Vandie, Vander…. Where did you find this book.”</p><p></p><p>“Mine shaft.”</p><p></p><p>“A…. mine shaft …?” follows Luka with some distrust obviously in his tone. “A dwarven mineshaft I assume…. In the Holds.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes.” Answers Vander. “The word ‘Hidden’ was repeated enough to make Leeya feel it was important.</p><p></p><p>The four Wayfinders look at each other and find no thoughts on the subject. Lika speaks first. “The answers to the riddle…. The Draconic Prophecy…. Is Hidden.”</p><p></p><p>Silence as it is clear that is not the meaning IF there is a meaning to the word.</p><p></p><p>Those were the three phrases he was to ask about. Unhappy to have no answers Vander decides to go off script and continue on. “Abnormal” lands?”</p><p></p><p>“Mournlands? Demon Wastes? Xen’drik? Possibly even Sarlona.” Answers Lika with less enthusiasm.</p><p></p><p>Twenty minutes later, Vander and Incarnum leave. Arlene gives him her love and hopes he visits her and the family soon again. Once they pass the garden and step onto the bridge she whirls about onto Phillip. “Could that idiot of a brother actually have found The Hidden?” The four smile and conspire.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 7805801, member: 9255"] SIBERYS SEVEN 006 NEW ADVENTURES SEGMENT 068 “THE WAYFINDERS” BARRAKAS 19, 999 The two warriors walk to the residence of a gnome noble that lives in Sharn. They are meeting Sir Violet Rose here. She is a war hero and adventurer that has settled in the Morgrave area of Sharn. She is also a member of the Wayfinders. The residence belongs to… a very rich gnome with questionable income from the war. “Every time I come to top levels of this city I am amazed.” Offers Incarnum the warforged. “Amazed?” questions Vander. “This city is…. Incredible. It is unlike anywhere I have ever been.” And the warforged goes silent again. “I have never asked….. where were you…. Well …… where are you…..” “The word you seek is built…. Or created. North of here.” Vander allows the uneasy subject to pass. He understands privacy. He has a few secrets he keeps himself. The least of which is having connections with the Wayfinder Foundation. His older sister- Arlene. They cross a private bridge that connects the well-off gnome’s home from other towers. A small rose garden is the first area encountered. It is well kept and colorful. A railed ramp curls around the outer edge of the garden and tower outer wall to the main door. The door is re-enforced and strong. A knocking ring is located on a bull’s (minotaur) head. Vander reaches up for it when the door opens. “Vander Stormbringer. You were expected. Alone.” Answers an armed guard. “This is my friend and ally- the warforged Incarnum. I did not think it was a problem to bring a friend.” The guard looks the warforged over then comes to a decision and steps back. “Follow Davis.” The guard states while motioning to come in and pointing to another armed guard within. The two follow Davis to a short hall. He pauses at a doorway then enters. Inside a clean and mostly empty room. The floor is marble and the walls are mirrored with discolored reflections. Near the center are four couches and a few potted ferns. Sitting are two halflings, a human male in leather armor and axes at his side and a human female in plate armor. She turns stiffly and smiles when she sees Vander. “Vander! There you are. How is my lil’ brother?” “Arlene. I am well. Allow me to introduce my friend and ally- Incarnum.” She stands up and nods to him. “Hello Incarnum. Allow me to introduce Lika and Luka- yes brother and sister, and my friend and ally- Phillip Mellows. The halflings give an animated wave and smile. Phillip nods and motions for them to sit at the empty couch. The five begin (although Incarnum never speaks- only listens) a typical breaking of the ice discussion about family, this room, Sharn then Luka changes the subject to why Vander wished to meet. “As members of the Wayfinders Foundation, we are curious, its our nature after all. Why do you have to ask us?” “We were investigating and researching in a library in Mhor Holds and the book we were reading kept repeating several phrases. Due to unexpected visitors, we were forced to leave without the book. We hoped someone could help us with these phrases.” “Go on brother.” “Day of Nines.” “Like the number? Sounds like a puzzle piece.” Happily states Lika. Phillip looks to Arlene. “This was written within a book?” “Yes.” “An old book?” asks Luka. “I believe so. A teammate of mine looked at it- not I.” “Both of us were guarding.” Stats the warforged. Before coming here, the seven of them discussed a cover story. The Wayfinders may wish to intrude which Dura and Leeya both felt was unnecessary at this point. “He speaks!” says Lika sarcastically. “It is he right? Or do you associate with female?” The warforged tilts his head slightly. “Associate…?” “Never mind Lika. I have heard of this phrase once when we in a village near Totem Beach.” Silence. “Argonnessen” she adds as if that will help giving a location to Vander and Incarnum. “The land of dragons?” offers Vander. “Yes. I don’t speak of it often. It was…. Hard on me.” “What does it refer to?” asks Vander with a hint of enthusiasm. “Have you ever heard of the Draconic Prophecy?” Blank stares. “Strange runes that appear in secluded, out of the way areas, are written in an ancient dialect of the dragon language. Draconic.” Vander continues to play dumb and the lack of reaction is very natural for the warforged. “It spoke of the Day of Nines. We never could decipher what it meant but it bothered the local scout we were using. He said it concerned the dragon rulers he lived under the wing of.” “So….. what does it mean?” asks Vander. “We don’t know. Is it a day? Is it an event? Is it a plan? Has it already happened? Is it in our future? No one knows. I wish you still had that book. Maybe we can help retrieve it.” “It may have been destroyed. I appreciate the offer.” “You said phrases. What are the others?” asks the Axeman. “Dragon Fear.” Silence produced by concern. “Dragon’s Fear.” Lika says. “Dragon’s Fear…… another component of a Draconic Prophecy.” “What would a dragon fear.” Asks Incarnum. “That is what scares us. We don’t know and you have best never say that phrase before a dragon. They are very sensitive of it. Again little brother, Vandie, Vander…. Where did you find this book.” “Mine shaft.” “A…. mine shaft …?” follows Luka with some distrust obviously in his tone. “A dwarven mineshaft I assume…. In the Holds.” “Yes.” Answers Vander. “The word ‘Hidden’ was repeated enough to make Leeya feel it was important. The four Wayfinders look at each other and find no thoughts on the subject. Lika speaks first. “The answers to the riddle…. The Draconic Prophecy…. Is Hidden.” Silence as it is clear that is not the meaning IF there is a meaning to the word. Those were the three phrases he was to ask about. Unhappy to have no answers Vander decides to go off script and continue on. “Abnormal” lands?” “Mournlands? Demon Wastes? Xen’drik? Possibly even Sarlona.” Answers Lika with less enthusiasm. Twenty minutes later, Vander and Incarnum leave. Arlene gives him her love and hopes he visits her and the family soon again. Once they pass the garden and step onto the bridge she whirls about onto Phillip. “Could that idiot of a brother actually have found The Hidden?” The four smile and conspire. [/QUOTE]
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