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The Wind Riders: Tales from the Infinite Staircase (Updated September 13)
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<blockquote data-quote="RedShirtNo5" data-source="post: 4396310" data-attributes="member: 173"><p><strong>The Dark Dweller</strong></p><p></p><p>After being dragged into the pit, Kindrid is pulled through a series of narrow tunnels at amazing speeds. In a matter of seconds, the tentacles drop him on solid ground. A dim red light emanates from a mass of black tentacles hanging from the ceiling 30 feet above, illuminating a cavern about 50 feet in diameter. The cave is warm and humid, with a fetid stench and watery gurgling sounds.</p><p> </p><p>A vast presence brushes against Kindrid's mind. "Moon. Song. Kindrid," says a flat, alien voice in his head. Kindrid feels like something is slithering in the back of his brain. </p><p> </p><p>"Kindridmoonsongotherbeingsreferencebythisappellation." Pause. "Kindrid Moonsong. Others beings reference by this appellation."</p><p> </p><p>"Yes, I'm Kindrid Moonsong. What are you? What do you want?"</p><p> </p><p>"Kindrid Moonsong constitutes foreign matter," says the flat voice. "Danger from foreign matter exists. Kindrid Moonsong, explain presence."</p><p> </p><p>"Er, we didn't ask to come here. My friends and I were caught in a random interplanar portal and got dropped here. Who are you?"</p><p> </p><p>"Understood. Other beings reference this being by appellation Dark Dweller. Kindrid Moonsong constitutes foreign matter. Foreign matter contains contaminants. Certain contaminants create danger to this space. This being removes contaminants. Kindrid Moonsong and ... friends ... will submit to scouring." Kindrid senses that the last statement is a question.</p><p> </p><p>"Why not just send us home? We don't want to stay." </p><p> </p><p>"Not within capabilities. Capabilities of this being concern scouring. Even temporary exposure of this space to contaminants can create danger. This being performs scouring to remove contaminants. Process not harmful." Pause. "In return, this being assists departure of Kindrid Moonsong and friends from this space."</p><p> </p><p>"May I consult with my friends?"</p><p> </p><p>After a second, the mental voice replies "Affirmative. Understand intent of Kindrid Moonsong not destructive. Return quickly. Contaminants also create danger to foreign matter." </p><p> </p><p>The tentacles descend from the ceiling and grasp Kindred tightly. Once again, Kindred is carried through a series of narrow tunnels at amazing speeds, but this time the elf is deposited adjacent the pit. Kindrid returns to the rest of the Wind Riders and explains what has happened. The party debates accepting help from the Dark Dweller, but soon concludes they have little choice. </p><p> </p><p>It takes several hours for the party to make its way down the black rock slopes. No sunset is visible, but the light starts to fade. Thantar heals the wounds of the adventurers, and the group sets camp for the night at the bottom of the river valley.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedShirtNo5, post: 4396310, member: 173"] [b]The Dark Dweller[/b] After being dragged into the pit, Kindrid is pulled through a series of narrow tunnels at amazing speeds. In a matter of seconds, the tentacles drop him on solid ground. A dim red light emanates from a mass of black tentacles hanging from the ceiling 30 feet above, illuminating a cavern about 50 feet in diameter. The cave is warm and humid, with a fetid stench and watery gurgling sounds. A vast presence brushes against Kindrid's mind. "Moon. Song. Kindrid," says a flat, alien voice in his head. Kindrid feels like something is slithering in the back of his brain. "Kindridmoonsongotherbeingsreferencebythisappellation." Pause. "Kindrid Moonsong. Others beings reference by this appellation." "Yes, I'm Kindrid Moonsong. What are you? What do you want?" "Kindrid Moonsong constitutes foreign matter," says the flat voice. "Danger from foreign matter exists. Kindrid Moonsong, explain presence." "Er, we didn't ask to come here. My friends and I were caught in a random interplanar portal and got dropped here. Who are you?" "Understood. Other beings reference this being by appellation Dark Dweller. Kindrid Moonsong constitutes foreign matter. Foreign matter contains contaminants. Certain contaminants create danger to this space. This being removes contaminants. Kindrid Moonsong and ... friends ... will submit to scouring." Kindrid senses that the last statement is a question. "Why not just send us home? We don't want to stay." "Not within capabilities. Capabilities of this being concern scouring. Even temporary exposure of this space to contaminants can create danger. This being performs scouring to remove contaminants. Process not harmful." Pause. "In return, this being assists departure of Kindrid Moonsong and friends from this space." "May I consult with my friends?" After a second, the mental voice replies "Affirmative. Understand intent of Kindrid Moonsong not destructive. Return quickly. Contaminants also create danger to foreign matter." The tentacles descend from the ceiling and grasp Kindred tightly. Once again, Kindred is carried through a series of narrow tunnels at amazing speeds, but this time the elf is deposited adjacent the pit. Kindrid returns to the rest of the Wind Riders and explains what has happened. The party debates accepting help from the Dark Dweller, but soon concludes they have little choice. It takes several hours for the party to make its way down the black rock slopes. No sunset is visible, but the light starts to fade. Thantar heals the wounds of the adventurers, and the group sets camp for the night at the bottom of the river valley. [/QUOTE]
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