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<blockquote data-quote="Cafu" data-source="post: 6424385" data-attributes="member: 6692807"><p>As we woke next morning, it was a little strange not to wake up in the midst of an army. Everything seemed very quiet. So, relishing the more tranquil atmosphere, we prepared ourselves and I committed my new spell into my memory for the first time. It seemed to work, firmly lodged there among the various other spells and formulae but ultimately, we wouldn’t know if it worked until I tried recall it; and my first occasion to do so would be while attempting to summon the Tidereaver Kraken and the Worldshaper Worm. </p><p></p><p>As we were eating at the table, John asked me: </p><p></p><p>“So, Faden, what’s involved in this ritual then; are you going to be running around naked, banging on a tambourine?” </p><p></p><p>I just looked at him a little strangely and then replied: </p><p></p><p>“You’ve been reading too many bad books again John; no, the ritual doesn’t have anyone running around naked waving a tambourine; actually, there isn’t a lot to see; I just have to find a proper spot, sit down and recite the correct wording. It’s going to take a long time though; hours. Oh, it would be helpful if you actually joined me in reciting some of the passages. If there are more people reciting them, there will be a greater chance of success. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully, once they’re here, Longhelim can convince them to help us.”</p><p></p><p>John shrugged: </p><p></p><p>“Sure. Which bits will you want me to recite with you?”</p><p></p><p>I’ll point them out to you before I begin but just in case, I will make sure to signal you when it’s time.”</p><p></p><p>He nodded: </p><p></p><p>“That’ll work.”</p><p></p><p>He finished and got up.</p><p></p><p>“Shall we go?”</p><p></p><p>That was a signal for the rest of us. We had all finished and we packed up. This time, we took all of our possessions as we had no idea if the Lords were going to help us at all and if that was so, we would have to do this the hard way. </p><p></p><p>Once we were ready, we transported ourselves to Seaquen again. We made a side trip to our house where I met my mother and sisters again. They insisted on feeding us but I did say that we would only be able to stay for a short time. She handed over the diaries, looked at me for the longest time and then just nodded. That was good. It showed that she had understood. I said my goodbyes again and we left for the spectacular shore where the land met the sea. </p><p></p><p>Once we reached a suitable point, a flat area above a distant view over the water, I began the ritual. It was difficult; I didn’t realise how difficult it would be until I tried to do it. Fiendishly complicated, long, in languages that were never meant to be spoken by a dwarven tongue, one had to get it exactly right. Terran and Aquan were fiendishly complicated and I had to recite for hours on end. Thankfully, John did manage to help me a great deal and when the culmination of the ritual was imminent, I activated my new spell. </p><p></p><p>It was amazing!</p><p></p><p>Suddenly, it was as if all the different parts of the ritual, the languages, the length, the magic, the conjuration elements, the pleading and summoning all slotted together and I could see how it was supposed finish. Far more hopeful, I finished the ritual with a flourish and waited to see what would happen. </p><p></p><p>The results were immediate. </p><p></p><p>It was impossible to describe the forms of the Elemental Lords; mainly because we only saw their avatars, not their true shapes. The Worldshaper Worm looked like a huge pillar of earth; and I mean huge, reaching up into the sky, so high we lost sight of it; but it was a living creature, swaying and shaking, with burrowing worms, animals and trees of all sizes growing out of it. These creatures caused the earth to ripple and move as if the column was a living thing; it was quite unsettling.</p><p></p><p>Tidereaver Kraken looked like a huge wave that just hovered over our spot; a wall of water sitting behind the column of earth. We could see a myriad of sea creatures within this wall; again, they were of all shapes and sizes; some of them I recognised, while there were others that I had never read about before, never mind see; and frankly, the ones with the big teeth and the huge tentacles I would be very happy not to see again. </p><p></p><p>Looking at the pillar and the tsunami, I really, really hoped we were going to get this right.</p><p></p><p>They got right down to business: </p><p></p><p>“Why have you summoned us?”</p><p></p><p>The two voices melded. It was impossible to describe them. They were completely alien, inserted into our minds; yet we were able to understand them. It was magic but of a kind that was again completely beyond my scope or ken. </p><p></p><p>Longhelim began to speak to them, projecting his voice: </p><p></p><p>“We seek your aid! We need to get to the entrance of the Dreamlands of Trilla. Her trillith are threatening this plane. And if they threaten this plane, they will soon threaten yours as well. We plan to enter her Dreamlands and wake her up.”</p><p></p><p>There was rumble from the earth column and a splashing sound from the wave as they replied: </p><p></p><p>“You speak the truth. We grow concerned about the creatures from the Dreamlands; some have even trespassed into our domains. Be in the centre of Gate Pass tomorrow at noon. We will send you to the entrance of the Dreamlands!”</p><p></p><p>With that, the water subsided and the column of earth sank back into the ground. </p><p></p><p>We all stared at each other and then I spoke to Longhelim: </p><p></p><p>“Well that was easy. Almost too easy. I thought we were supposed to do some sort of service for them?”</p><p></p><p>Felix was grimacing: </p><p></p><p>“This is bad. This is very bad. Things must be really, really serious if they are going to do it without asking anything in return. Whatever it is in the Dreamlands, this Freedom, must be almost ready to come out; and there must be a lot of trillith in the planes of earth and water; I think that’s why they agreed to it without any sort or bargain. They are aware that there is no time to be lost and if they send us to do some sort of service, we would not return in time.”</p><p></p><p>Victor spoke quietly: </p><p></p><p>“They will probably ask for one if we return.”</p><p></p><p>I nodded as I realised that the soldier was almost certainly right.</p><p></p><p>Longhelim was already walking back: </p><p></p><p>“In which case there is no time to be lost. It is quite late and we should be getting back to Gate Pass. We need to be ready at noon tomorrow.”</p><p></p><p>As soon as we were all touching him, we were all magically transported back to Gate Pass. </p><p></p><p>It was quite late when we arrived back. We settled down to our usual routine and the night passed without incident. There had been no news from Simeon or Kiernan; in truth I was half expecting a desperate message that something had gone badly wrong. Leska was a terrible and cunning opponent and I had no doubt that she had contingency plans if her army was defeated outside of Gate Pass. We also had not had any news of General Danava’s army. Although it had been defeated, it was still a formidable force. We were not sure if that army was retiring or if it was still camped outside the city. Unfortunately, as we were going to be leaving tomorrow, there was no point following that up. I was sure that this would also have occurred to Diogenes, Rantle and Menash and they would be keeping an eye on the situation. </p><p></p><p>Then, as we were settling for the night, Vigilance approached. The old orc was still in the city, doing his duty. I have to say, he was looking tired. The trillith must have been putting great pressure on him. </p><p></p><p>He spoke to us of the Dreamlands but unfortunately, he was not able to tell us a great deal: </p><p></p><p>“My mother’s realm is different for everyone. I have not been back there for a long time but there are several things I must tell you: First, magic from the school of conjuration is particularly potent there. Second, you will need to fly. That is the only way you can travel in the Dreamlands. </p><p></p><p>That left us in a quandary. The usual flying spells lasted only a short time. Then John had a very good idea. </p><p></p><p>“Faden, you know those magical horses you conjured up for us a long time ago; the ones we used in Dassen. Can they fly?”</p><p></p><p>I got excited: </p><p></p><p>“You’re a genius, John; usually they don’t but if I adjust my spell a little, I can make them fly! It’ll take me a little while but it can be done.”</p><p></p><p>The next morning we prepared a little differently, knowing that we could be on our way to the Dreamlands. Therefore, although many spells were prepared, only a few were cast. I had also had a surprise; having now cast the spell which had aided my ritual, I suddenly realised that there was a shortcut I could use. It would mean limiting my other spells a little but it would allow me to use that spell without even memorizing it. All it would need is a little tweak to the process and it should work! As I tried this new technique, I was gratified and amazed that it would work!</p><p></p><p>During the morning, we made some last preparations. I was able to put the finishing touches to another couple of spells on which I had been working for a long time. They were still experimental but if they worked……even the others would be quite surprised. I also adjusted the spell which conjured my magic horses. I was confident that would work. </p><p></p><p>Finally, I cast a last spell which allowed me to talk to my mother, warning her that I could be gone for some time and that I did not know when I was going to be back. I received a short reply: </p><p></p><p>“Godspeed!”</p><p></p><p>At midday, we were all waiting in the middle of Gate Pass as instructed. The appointed hour arrived and without any warning, the sky and Gate Pass disappeared. The earth had opened beneath us! We fell and fell until we stopped in an extraordinary cave. </p><p></p><p>We were completely unharmed! Worldshaper magic!</p><p></p><p>Standing up, we looked around our new surroundings in amazement. It was a cave full of crystals of all shapes and sizes. It was beautiful! Some were tiny, twinkling in the light while others were huge, rising from the floor to the ceiling, columns of beautiful green; others grew from the ceiling. There were stalactites and stalagmites; all crystalline with different colours, mainly white, clear and green. Yet more crystal spears came out from the walls. </p><p></p><p>It was literally a crystal cave!</p><p></p><p>As our senses took in these wonders, our eyes were drawn to the bottom of the cave, where there was a clear pool. As we were looking at it, we all heard a grating sound; I looked, trying to find the source when Victor shouted: </p><p></p><p>“’Ware! Dragons!”</p><p></p><p>I strained my eyes and finally, as Drudge pointed his bow at one corner of the cave, I was able to discern a huge creature made of crystal. It was a Crystal Dragon! Extraordinary! In all my reading and research, there had never been a hint of mention of something like this. The sound which we all heard had been caused as it turned its head. </p><p></p><p>Then it struck me! Victor had said: “Dragons!”</p><p></p><p>I looked at the other corner and yes indeed, another of the creatures had also turned its head. They were obviously aware of us. </p><p></p><p>Longhelim called out: </p><p></p><p>“All we want to do is pass! We do not seek your treasure. We do not want to challenge you or fight. We do not hunt you. We just want to pass!”</p><p></p><p>There was no reaction so we decided to advance. This meant descending a series of natural crystal steps. The dragons did not react to this except to follow us with their diamond eyes. Movement was a little tricky and both Felix and I slipped, gashing our limbs in the process. In the end, Felix had to cast our old and tried spell which allowed Victor and Drudge to walk on air as if it was the very floor. They carried Felix and I while Longhelim was flying and carrying John. Thus advancing, we reached the edge of the pool, where we were stopped by an invisible wall! </p><p></p><p>Simultaneously, as we arrived at this point, we saw that there was an image of a blue sky with wisps of cloud above the pool. It was a very strange sight.</p><p></p><p>I cast a spell which would allow me to see invisible things and sure enough, there was a wall in front of us; it reached all the way to the ceiling and although it superficially resembled my spell, I noticed that it fitted the uneven crystalline floor perfectly; something that my wall would not able to do. I also noticed another wall which seemed to be blocking the entrance to another side cave. </p><p></p><p>I called to the others and we moved, only to find another unusual feature of this wall. It moved with us! My wall certainly couldn’t do that!</p><p></p><p>I spoke to the others and told them just what the wall was doing and Longhelim just nodded and then motioned us to touch him; a moment later, we were next to the dragon! </p><p></p><p>As we arrived, it finally answered, roaring:</p><p></p><p>“None shall pass!”</p><p></p><p>Well, it was a succinct answer at least. </p><p></p><p>As we thought briefly about how to proceed, wondering whether we could bargain with it or try to convince it to let us through, I noticed that the wall that had impeded us on the edge of the pool, was moving towards us again; not very fast, but it was moving towards us. </p><p></p><p>I shouted: </p><p></p><p>“It’s wasting time! The wall is coming towards us!”</p><p></p><p>At that, Longhelim moved forward and smashed it with his Torch; as soon as he did that, the flaming axe flashed blindingly all around the cave. Fortunately, we were able to shield our eyes from the glare but it had been a close thing. </p><p></p><p>The dragon then opened its mouth and a storm of crystal shards swept through us, causing us to duck and weave as we were almost shredded. </p><p></p><p>Victor swept up in a graceful continuous motion, sweeping with his falchion. The blade skittered madly across the crystal body of the creature but it did catch in several sections of its body, causing chips of it to be torn from the whole. Drudge had also launched his usual volley of arrows at it, although that did not look as effective as usual. The arrows seemed to bounce off. </p><p></p><p>Longhelim was able to maneuver another set of blows into the creature; cleverly, he had switched the head of the Torch into its morning star form, causing it smash against the crystal body. A morning star is a brutal weapon and it seemed to do more than an axe would; the paladin was able to calculate just exactly where to place the blows. I cast a little spell at, wanting to find out if magic had an effect on it. I was thinking that it may have been a construct and one of the most powerful form of defenses for constructs is their invulnerability to magic. So my little wand discharged and I was please to see a reaction from the creature, suggesting that it was affected. </p><p></p><p>I was keeping an eye out for the other dragon, the magical walls where were creeping every closer and trying to choose a suitable spell at the same time. Just as I was about to cast a spell, Longhelim managed another set of titanic blows and the first dragon shattered into a thousand tiny shards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cafu, post: 6424385, member: 6692807"] As we woke next morning, it was a little strange not to wake up in the midst of an army. Everything seemed very quiet. So, relishing the more tranquil atmosphere, we prepared ourselves and I committed my new spell into my memory for the first time. It seemed to work, firmly lodged there among the various other spells and formulae but ultimately, we wouldn’t know if it worked until I tried recall it; and my first occasion to do so would be while attempting to summon the Tidereaver Kraken and the Worldshaper Worm. As we were eating at the table, John asked me: “So, Faden, what’s involved in this ritual then; are you going to be running around naked, banging on a tambourine?” I just looked at him a little strangely and then replied: “You’ve been reading too many bad books again John; no, the ritual doesn’t have anyone running around naked waving a tambourine; actually, there isn’t a lot to see; I just have to find a proper spot, sit down and recite the correct wording. It’s going to take a long time though; hours. Oh, it would be helpful if you actually joined me in reciting some of the passages. If there are more people reciting them, there will be a greater chance of success. Hopefully, once they’re here, Longhelim can convince them to help us.” John shrugged: “Sure. Which bits will you want me to recite with you?” I’ll point them out to you before I begin but just in case, I will make sure to signal you when it’s time.” He nodded: “That’ll work.” He finished and got up. “Shall we go?” That was a signal for the rest of us. We had all finished and we packed up. This time, we took all of our possessions as we had no idea if the Lords were going to help us at all and if that was so, we would have to do this the hard way. Once we were ready, we transported ourselves to Seaquen again. We made a side trip to our house where I met my mother and sisters again. They insisted on feeding us but I did say that we would only be able to stay for a short time. She handed over the diaries, looked at me for the longest time and then just nodded. That was good. It showed that she had understood. I said my goodbyes again and we left for the spectacular shore where the land met the sea. Once we reached a suitable point, a flat area above a distant view over the water, I began the ritual. It was difficult; I didn’t realise how difficult it would be until I tried to do it. Fiendishly complicated, long, in languages that were never meant to be spoken by a dwarven tongue, one had to get it exactly right. Terran and Aquan were fiendishly complicated and I had to recite for hours on end. Thankfully, John did manage to help me a great deal and when the culmination of the ritual was imminent, I activated my new spell. It was amazing! Suddenly, it was as if all the different parts of the ritual, the languages, the length, the magic, the conjuration elements, the pleading and summoning all slotted together and I could see how it was supposed finish. Far more hopeful, I finished the ritual with a flourish and waited to see what would happen. The results were immediate. It was impossible to describe the forms of the Elemental Lords; mainly because we only saw their avatars, not their true shapes. The Worldshaper Worm looked like a huge pillar of earth; and I mean huge, reaching up into the sky, so high we lost sight of it; but it was a living creature, swaying and shaking, with burrowing worms, animals and trees of all sizes growing out of it. These creatures caused the earth to ripple and move as if the column was a living thing; it was quite unsettling. Tidereaver Kraken looked like a huge wave that just hovered over our spot; a wall of water sitting behind the column of earth. We could see a myriad of sea creatures within this wall; again, they were of all shapes and sizes; some of them I recognised, while there were others that I had never read about before, never mind see; and frankly, the ones with the big teeth and the huge tentacles I would be very happy not to see again. Looking at the pillar and the tsunami, I really, really hoped we were going to get this right. They got right down to business: “Why have you summoned us?” The two voices melded. It was impossible to describe them. They were completely alien, inserted into our minds; yet we were able to understand them. It was magic but of a kind that was again completely beyond my scope or ken. Longhelim began to speak to them, projecting his voice: “We seek your aid! We need to get to the entrance of the Dreamlands of Trilla. Her trillith are threatening this plane. And if they threaten this plane, they will soon threaten yours as well. We plan to enter her Dreamlands and wake her up.” There was rumble from the earth column and a splashing sound from the wave as they replied: “You speak the truth. We grow concerned about the creatures from the Dreamlands; some have even trespassed into our domains. Be in the centre of Gate Pass tomorrow at noon. We will send you to the entrance of the Dreamlands!” With that, the water subsided and the column of earth sank back into the ground. We all stared at each other and then I spoke to Longhelim: “Well that was easy. Almost too easy. I thought we were supposed to do some sort of service for them?” Felix was grimacing: “This is bad. This is very bad. Things must be really, really serious if they are going to do it without asking anything in return. Whatever it is in the Dreamlands, this Freedom, must be almost ready to come out; and there must be a lot of trillith in the planes of earth and water; I think that’s why they agreed to it without any sort or bargain. They are aware that there is no time to be lost and if they send us to do some sort of service, we would not return in time.” Victor spoke quietly: “They will probably ask for one if we return.” I nodded as I realised that the soldier was almost certainly right. Longhelim was already walking back: “In which case there is no time to be lost. It is quite late and we should be getting back to Gate Pass. We need to be ready at noon tomorrow.” As soon as we were all touching him, we were all magically transported back to Gate Pass. It was quite late when we arrived back. We settled down to our usual routine and the night passed without incident. There had been no news from Simeon or Kiernan; in truth I was half expecting a desperate message that something had gone badly wrong. Leska was a terrible and cunning opponent and I had no doubt that she had contingency plans if her army was defeated outside of Gate Pass. We also had not had any news of General Danava’s army. Although it had been defeated, it was still a formidable force. We were not sure if that army was retiring or if it was still camped outside the city. Unfortunately, as we were going to be leaving tomorrow, there was no point following that up. I was sure that this would also have occurred to Diogenes, Rantle and Menash and they would be keeping an eye on the situation. Then, as we were settling for the night, Vigilance approached. The old orc was still in the city, doing his duty. I have to say, he was looking tired. The trillith must have been putting great pressure on him. He spoke to us of the Dreamlands but unfortunately, he was not able to tell us a great deal: “My mother’s realm is different for everyone. I have not been back there for a long time but there are several things I must tell you: First, magic from the school of conjuration is particularly potent there. Second, you will need to fly. That is the only way you can travel in the Dreamlands. That left us in a quandary. The usual flying spells lasted only a short time. Then John had a very good idea. “Faden, you know those magical horses you conjured up for us a long time ago; the ones we used in Dassen. Can they fly?” I got excited: “You’re a genius, John; usually they don’t but if I adjust my spell a little, I can make them fly! It’ll take me a little while but it can be done.” The next morning we prepared a little differently, knowing that we could be on our way to the Dreamlands. Therefore, although many spells were prepared, only a few were cast. I had also had a surprise; having now cast the spell which had aided my ritual, I suddenly realised that there was a shortcut I could use. It would mean limiting my other spells a little but it would allow me to use that spell without even memorizing it. All it would need is a little tweak to the process and it should work! As I tried this new technique, I was gratified and amazed that it would work! During the morning, we made some last preparations. I was able to put the finishing touches to another couple of spells on which I had been working for a long time. They were still experimental but if they worked……even the others would be quite surprised. I also adjusted the spell which conjured my magic horses. I was confident that would work. Finally, I cast a last spell which allowed me to talk to my mother, warning her that I could be gone for some time and that I did not know when I was going to be back. I received a short reply: “Godspeed!” At midday, we were all waiting in the middle of Gate Pass as instructed. The appointed hour arrived and without any warning, the sky and Gate Pass disappeared. The earth had opened beneath us! We fell and fell until we stopped in an extraordinary cave. We were completely unharmed! Worldshaper magic! Standing up, we looked around our new surroundings in amazement. It was a cave full of crystals of all shapes and sizes. It was beautiful! Some were tiny, twinkling in the light while others were huge, rising from the floor to the ceiling, columns of beautiful green; others grew from the ceiling. There were stalactites and stalagmites; all crystalline with different colours, mainly white, clear and green. Yet more crystal spears came out from the walls. It was literally a crystal cave! As our senses took in these wonders, our eyes were drawn to the bottom of the cave, where there was a clear pool. As we were looking at it, we all heard a grating sound; I looked, trying to find the source when Victor shouted: “’Ware! Dragons!” I strained my eyes and finally, as Drudge pointed his bow at one corner of the cave, I was able to discern a huge creature made of crystal. It was a Crystal Dragon! Extraordinary! In all my reading and research, there had never been a hint of mention of something like this. The sound which we all heard had been caused as it turned its head. Then it struck me! Victor had said: “Dragons!” I looked at the other corner and yes indeed, another of the creatures had also turned its head. They were obviously aware of us. Longhelim called out: “All we want to do is pass! We do not seek your treasure. We do not want to challenge you or fight. We do not hunt you. We just want to pass!” There was no reaction so we decided to advance. This meant descending a series of natural crystal steps. The dragons did not react to this except to follow us with their diamond eyes. Movement was a little tricky and both Felix and I slipped, gashing our limbs in the process. In the end, Felix had to cast our old and tried spell which allowed Victor and Drudge to walk on air as if it was the very floor. They carried Felix and I while Longhelim was flying and carrying John. Thus advancing, we reached the edge of the pool, where we were stopped by an invisible wall! Simultaneously, as we arrived at this point, we saw that there was an image of a blue sky with wisps of cloud above the pool. It was a very strange sight. I cast a spell which would allow me to see invisible things and sure enough, there was a wall in front of us; it reached all the way to the ceiling and although it superficially resembled my spell, I noticed that it fitted the uneven crystalline floor perfectly; something that my wall would not able to do. I also noticed another wall which seemed to be blocking the entrance to another side cave. I called to the others and we moved, only to find another unusual feature of this wall. It moved with us! My wall certainly couldn’t do that! I spoke to the others and told them just what the wall was doing and Longhelim just nodded and then motioned us to touch him; a moment later, we were next to the dragon! As we arrived, it finally answered, roaring: “None shall pass!” Well, it was a succinct answer at least. As we thought briefly about how to proceed, wondering whether we could bargain with it or try to convince it to let us through, I noticed that the wall that had impeded us on the edge of the pool, was moving towards us again; not very fast, but it was moving towards us. I shouted: “It’s wasting time! The wall is coming towards us!” At that, Longhelim moved forward and smashed it with his Torch; as soon as he did that, the flaming axe flashed blindingly all around the cave. Fortunately, we were able to shield our eyes from the glare but it had been a close thing. The dragon then opened its mouth and a storm of crystal shards swept through us, causing us to duck and weave as we were almost shredded. Victor swept up in a graceful continuous motion, sweeping with his falchion. The blade skittered madly across the crystal body of the creature but it did catch in several sections of its body, causing chips of it to be torn from the whole. Drudge had also launched his usual volley of arrows at it, although that did not look as effective as usual. The arrows seemed to bounce off. Longhelim was able to maneuver another set of blows into the creature; cleverly, he had switched the head of the Torch into its morning star form, causing it smash against the crystal body. A morning star is a brutal weapon and it seemed to do more than an axe would; the paladin was able to calculate just exactly where to place the blows. I cast a little spell at, wanting to find out if magic had an effect on it. I was thinking that it may have been a construct and one of the most powerful form of defenses for constructs is their invulnerability to magic. So my little wand discharged and I was please to see a reaction from the creature, suggesting that it was affected. I was keeping an eye out for the other dragon, the magical walls where were creeping every closer and trying to choose a suitable spell at the same time. Just as I was about to cast a spell, Longhelim managed another set of titanic blows and the first dragon shattered into a thousand tiny shards. [/QUOTE]
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