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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6469207" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE HIDDEN</p><p>10 WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!?</p><p>SEGMENT 086</p><p>“THE DRUIDS COME MARCHING INTO TOWN”</p><p>12/ 14 /14</p><p></p><p>RHAAN 11, 999</p><p></p><p>“What is their problem?” wonders the group as they disembark from the ship in Yrlag.</p><p></p><p>RAF, in his overly assertive way, demands information from the closest merchant laboring by pulling his cart. “What is happening?”</p><p></p><p>“The swamp is cursed! It has disappeared and been replaced with…. New Water!” The merchant hurries past the warforged warrior before he can take in what was said.</p><p></p><p>Truth sees the map maker’s booth and finds he is not there. Moving deeper in the town towards the main market they hear people mumble about something that has happened to the swamp overnight recently. The words “cursed”, “aberration”, “beautiful” and “godly” are heard several times. There are few boats in town.</p><p></p><p>“We need answers.” Declares Witt.</p><p></p><p>“House Tharashk could….” Begins Persia but is cut off by RAF’s glare.</p><p></p><p>They continue to march down the docks. Ahead of them there appears to be a large group moving their way.</p><p></p><p>“Riot?” asks Tom.</p><p></p><p>“Whatever it is, we’re headed directly at it.” Says Truth looking down at the blue silk scarf he bought and wishes to give Silvermane shortly.</p><p></p><p>Before them is a group of orc, ½ orc and human druids. One, possibly the leader, rides a large Dire Boar. They point at the group and proceed directly at them. RAF draws a weapon. “Remember- we did kill a druid before leaving….” The others ready themselves for conflict.</p><p></p><p>The two separate groups stop about twenty feet apart. “I believe you are Truth and RAF. I have been searching for you.” declares the boar rider.</p><p></p><p>“What makes you think we are them?” asks a suspicious artificer.</p><p></p><p>“I was told the group I seek were led by two warforged. There are only three of your….race in this town. I met the other yesterday. He is quite unstable.” Truth suddenly realizes he is speaking of the catatonic Nines. He is up and running around!</p><p></p><p>“I am William Leafturner. These are my fellow druids and Gatekeepers. We came from the Eldeen Reaches immediately when we heard of the events within your swamps.”</p><p></p><p>RAF and Witt share mocking nods at the druid’s name.</p><p></p><p>“We need guides into the swamps to investigate this “New Water” we have heard of…. And pray it is not the harbinger of worse things to come. Will you lead us?”</p><p></p><p>“Lead you?!? We just arrived ourselves. We are no guides. I hate the swamp. And where is the area you are looking for? Do you even know?” RAF fears the evil druid they killed was summoning more than a Chuul.</p><p></p><p>“And what kind of payment are we looking at?” adds the cleric.</p><p></p><p>The druids look at the cleric closely now. They had not seen him before as he was in the back of the group before. His black robes and skull facemask concerns them…. Greatly. “We are on a mission brought to us by the land. In dreams were told of the arrival of the new lands and the dangers that would come. Then we heard of the events beginning and we rushed as quickly as we could.</p><p></p><p>“Dreams?!?” exclaims RAF, as a warforged, he has no dreams and thinks little of the notion of dreams having any meaning or purpose. “I don’t see how this concerns us in any way. We don’t go into the swamps not knowing what to do or what we are looking for with no payment beyond following a dream. Next you will say this is a mission from a god.”</p><p></p><p>The druid remains quiet. His anger and frustration building. He knew this warforged would be a problem. But the other one seems…. Distant. “What do you have to say Truth?”</p><p></p><p>“My allies and I may not agree on everything but they have a point. Payment would be required.” The artificer thinks about the notion of dreams and wonders if they are part of the Draconic Prophecy. This drives his thoughts directly to Silvermane. He doesn’t understand his need to see her.</p><p></p><p>The boar rider looks down to a ½ orc with unusually large hands and feet. This druid goes to each druid and collects potions from each one. Fifteen in total. “I offer you our healing potions as payment.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s a good start.” Quietly says RAF to the others. “What is required of us again?” asks Malachai.</p><p></p><p>“Led and aid us in exploring this New Water.”</p><p></p><p>“Okay.” Say RAF, Truth and Malachai together.</p><p></p><p>“Good. We leave at once!” </p><p></p><p>The group look to each other. “Hold on- we just spent three months on an ocean ship.” Declares Cy. “We could use some supplies and rest.”</p><p>“We go now.” The group notices he and the big handed druid remain while the others turn and leave.</p><p></p><p>“Where are they going?” asks Roadie.</p><p></p><p>“As you have already perceived- it is a big swamp and we are uncertain of what we face. I am creating two search groups.”</p><p></p><p>“Looks like we are walking in the swamp…. All of the pilots are gone.” States Truth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6469207, member: 9255"] THE HIDDEN 10 WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!? SEGMENT 086 “THE DRUIDS COME MARCHING INTO TOWN” 12/ 14 /14 RHAAN 11, 999 “What is their problem?” wonders the group as they disembark from the ship in Yrlag. RAF, in his overly assertive way, demands information from the closest merchant laboring by pulling his cart. “What is happening?” “The swamp is cursed! It has disappeared and been replaced with…. New Water!” The merchant hurries past the warforged warrior before he can take in what was said. Truth sees the map maker’s booth and finds he is not there. Moving deeper in the town towards the main market they hear people mumble about something that has happened to the swamp overnight recently. The words “cursed”, “aberration”, “beautiful” and “godly” are heard several times. There are few boats in town. “We need answers.” Declares Witt. “House Tharashk could….” Begins Persia but is cut off by RAF’s glare. They continue to march down the docks. Ahead of them there appears to be a large group moving their way. “Riot?” asks Tom. “Whatever it is, we’re headed directly at it.” Says Truth looking down at the blue silk scarf he bought and wishes to give Silvermane shortly. Before them is a group of orc, ½ orc and human druids. One, possibly the leader, rides a large Dire Boar. They point at the group and proceed directly at them. RAF draws a weapon. “Remember- we did kill a druid before leaving….” The others ready themselves for conflict. The two separate groups stop about twenty feet apart. “I believe you are Truth and RAF. I have been searching for you.” declares the boar rider. “What makes you think we are them?” asks a suspicious artificer. “I was told the group I seek were led by two warforged. There are only three of your….race in this town. I met the other yesterday. He is quite unstable.” Truth suddenly realizes he is speaking of the catatonic Nines. He is up and running around! “I am William Leafturner. These are my fellow druids and Gatekeepers. We came from the Eldeen Reaches immediately when we heard of the events within your swamps.” RAF and Witt share mocking nods at the druid’s name. “We need guides into the swamps to investigate this “New Water” we have heard of…. And pray it is not the harbinger of worse things to come. Will you lead us?” “Lead you?!? We just arrived ourselves. We are no guides. I hate the swamp. And where is the area you are looking for? Do you even know?” RAF fears the evil druid they killed was summoning more than a Chuul. “And what kind of payment are we looking at?” adds the cleric. The druids look at the cleric closely now. They had not seen him before as he was in the back of the group before. His black robes and skull facemask concerns them…. Greatly. “We are on a mission brought to us by the land. In dreams were told of the arrival of the new lands and the dangers that would come. Then we heard of the events beginning and we rushed as quickly as we could. “Dreams?!?” exclaims RAF, as a warforged, he has no dreams and thinks little of the notion of dreams having any meaning or purpose. “I don’t see how this concerns us in any way. We don’t go into the swamps not knowing what to do or what we are looking for with no payment beyond following a dream. Next you will say this is a mission from a god.” The druid remains quiet. His anger and frustration building. He knew this warforged would be a problem. But the other one seems…. Distant. “What do you have to say Truth?” “My allies and I may not agree on everything but they have a point. Payment would be required.” The artificer thinks about the notion of dreams and wonders if they are part of the Draconic Prophecy. This drives his thoughts directly to Silvermane. He doesn’t understand his need to see her. The boar rider looks down to a ½ orc with unusually large hands and feet. This druid goes to each druid and collects potions from each one. Fifteen in total. “I offer you our healing potions as payment.” “It’s a good start.” Quietly says RAF to the others. “What is required of us again?” asks Malachai. “Led and aid us in exploring this New Water.” “Okay.” Say RAF, Truth and Malachai together. “Good. We leave at once!” The group look to each other. “Hold on- we just spent three months on an ocean ship.” Declares Cy. “We could use some supplies and rest.” “We go now.” The group notices he and the big handed druid remain while the others turn and leave. “Where are they going?” asks Roadie. “As you have already perceived- it is a big swamp and we are uncertain of what we face. I am creating two search groups.” “Looks like we are walking in the swamp…. All of the pilots are gone.” States Truth. [/QUOTE]
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