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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 7424345" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>Belgeon acknowledges Silhouette assent with his own nod and smile.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"I thought going to Anauroch had more to do with finding this Rebel Two person," Loranys says. "That's such an odd name."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"It's the agent's call sign. Not his real name. Emiko and her contact in Shadowdale were speaking in code,"</span> Rodan notes.</p><p></p><p>"Oh, I see," Loranys replies. "But my understanding was that we were planning to go to Anauroch and find this person. I know that its a longshot but if there is something he knows that can help us, we need to attempt the journey."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"That assumes that Rebel Two is still alive,"</span> Rodan adds. <span style="color: teal">"Rebel Three said that he has been out of contact for some time. More than likely Rebel Two is dead or has been captured."</span></p><p></p><p>"I think it's to early to know that for sure," Belgeon suggests.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Uhm, who are you talking about?"</span> Imoen asks.</p><p></p><p>"Sorry, we should have told you sooner, but one of the reasons we need to get to Anauroch is to find a spy who has vital information that could tip the scales in our favor against the invaders," Loranys says.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"Shield frequencies for the Imperial's military might,"</span> Rodan adds. <span style="color: teal">"His mission was likely to find and steal the Matrix List that details the frequency codes that protect the Imperials landers and thunderers."</span> Rodan's notes a few quizzical faces. <span style="color: teal">"Think of frequencies like a spell's energy that brings into being a protective spell around the machine. Knowing the frequency would be like using an 'innate eye' to penetrate such a spell."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc99cc">"Ah, I see,"</span> Imoen says with a nod. <span style="color: #cc99cc">"So if we find this list, we won't have to worry about the magic protecting the machines."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"Partially,"</span> Rodan replies. He looks at Yin Hun. <span style="color: teal">"However, frequencies can be changed once it is discovered that they have been compromised. If we find the Matrix List, we must get it to this Freedom League. Has Emiko tried to contact Rebel Three again since we've been here?"</span></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><em>As the tiefling thinks of Shar and Calimport, her mind wanders to a scene of the city in great detail. She sees its streets and people and can smell its sights and sounds. It is is as if she is standing in the heart of the city's Grand Ward. People bustle by her but do not see her. All seems normal. Sil looks up to see the light from the sun baking the city with heat.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: teal">"The device is obviously from beyond your world,"</span> Rodan notes. <span style="color: teal">"If the empire did once occupy your world in the distant past, there could be records of it and other things as well. The empire doesn't always take everything with them when they abandon a world."</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><em>The scene of Calimport in Sil's mind changes. The sky is cast is a purple haze as a magical barrier engulfs the city. Silhouette is now standing on the city's walls at the edge of the Hammer Ward. A line of spellcasters stands just inside the barrier. They cast powerful enchantments out through the barrier at machines made of metal. Tall, powerful machines that fire flame and lightning as easily as a archmage. Half as dozen fireball-like explosions hit the barrier. A plainsclothed cleric holds up his hands in order to help reinforce the barrier, but he is struggling.</em></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #800000">"I'll get it done,"</span> Thrak replies. He notes the strange look on Silhouette's face. <span style="color: #800000">"Are you alright?"</span></p><p></p><p>Silhouette's eyes roll back and she begisn to breathe heavily. In her mind, the vision tears at her very soul...</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><em>An archmage of unknown origin steps beyond the barrier and casts a powerful evocation at one of the walking machines. It hits an invisible barrier that shimmers and disapates. Another machine that hovers over the ground turns a cannon-like weapon towards the archmage and fires four quick blasts of intense reddish-blue fire. The first two slam into the man before he can step back behind the barrier. He turns to cinders, even his bones. The third slams into the barrier next to the cleric and his resolve ends. He collapses under the strain and a gap opens up in the barrier. The fourth blast streaks towards Silhouette and she feel like she's going to scream. But she cannot move. She feels doomed. Then the barrier reforms suddenly and she is saved.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>She feels a presence in her, body, mind, and soul. It is powerful and divine. <span style="color: #4B0082"><strong>"I see you tiefling girl,"</strong></span> a powerful female voice speaks to her, and Silhouette cries tears of purple blood. From somewhere beyond her eyes, she here's Thrak yell her name... but then the voice.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em><span style="color: #4B0082"><strong>"You and your allies have a difficult yet vital task ahead of you. Once you have learned all you can in Candlekeep, go to Anauroch and speak to the shadovar named Hadrhune in the City of Shade. Tell him what you are looking for and he will know what to do. Find the Imperial secrets and protect an Imperial man named Disan at all costs. He is vital to the world's survival, but how is beyond even the pantheon's collective sight. I would give you small part of my essence, but doing so would doom Calimport."</strong></span> Silhouette sees the floating city of the Shadovar hovering over Silverymoon, defending the city from the Imperials using what looks like advanced technology. Strange ships fly through the air and they are shaped like Shar's holy symbol.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em><span style="color: #4B0082"><strong>"Do not leave Haspur with the monks. They cannot protect him. Tell the Magister to go to Waterdeep. Kelemvor needs her power there. Candlekeep must rely on its clandestine Chosen, Tethtoril, for protection, as well as the Sentinel Wyrm's power. Tell Ulraunt he cannot <u>hog</u> all the empowered Chosen; he already knows this but he is being selfish regarding his precious books. Tell him Oghma commands him to protect souls, as well as knowledge. If he doubts this, tell him Oghma will get around to chastising him eventually."</strong></span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>The voice pauses and Silhouette feels like she's in a deep void. It's wonderfully painful. <span style="color: #4B0082"><strong>"Now go, my child. You and your allies are the gods' last great hope for the future of Toril."</strong></span></em></p><p></p><p>Silhouette comes out of the shadow fugue and finds herself on the floor of the eatery and everyone standing over her. All their faces are grave. Jaheira is trying to staunch the purple blood pouring from her eyes and nose. It takes another few minutes for it to stop.</p><p></p><p>Thrak looks like he's going to start blubbering. <span style="color: #800000">"Sil, Sil, what happened? Are you okay. Say something please!"</span></p><p></p><p><strong><u>OOC</u>:</strong> For the next tenday, Silhouette casts all shadow-based spells with a +1 divine bonus. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 7424345, member: 2012"] Belgeon acknowledges Silhouette assent with his own nod and smile. "I thought going to Anauroch had more to do with finding this Rebel Two person," Loranys says. "That's such an odd name." [color=teal]"It's the agent's call sign. Not his real name. Emiko and her contact in Shadowdale were speaking in code,"[/color] Rodan notes. "Oh, I see," Loranys replies. "But my understanding was that we were planning to go to Anauroch and find this person. I know that its a longshot but if there is something he knows that can help us, we need to attempt the journey." [color=teal]"That assumes that Rebel Two is still alive,"[/color] Rodan adds. [color=teal]"Rebel Three said that he has been out of contact for some time. More than likely Rebel Two is dead or has been captured."[/color] "I think it's to early to know that for sure," Belgeon suggests. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Uhm, who are you talking about?"[/color] Imoen asks. "Sorry, we should have told you sooner, but one of the reasons we need to get to Anauroch is to find a spy who has vital information that could tip the scales in our favor against the invaders," Loranys says. [color=teal]"Shield frequencies for the Imperial's military might,"[/color] Rodan adds. [color=teal]"His mission was likely to find and steal the Matrix List that details the frequency codes that protect the Imperials landers and thunderers."[/color] Rodan's notes a few quizzical faces. [color=teal]"Think of frequencies like a spell's energy that brings into being a protective spell around the machine. Knowing the frequency would be like using an 'innate eye' to penetrate such a spell."[/color] [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"Ah, I see,"[/color] Imoen says with a nod. [COLOR="#cc99cc"]"So if we find this list, we won't have to worry about the magic protecting the machines."[/color] [color=teal]"Partially,"[/color] Rodan replies. He looks at Yin Hun. [color=teal]"However, frequencies can be changed once it is discovered that they have been compromised. If we find the Matrix List, we must get it to this Freedom League. Has Emiko tried to contact Rebel Three again since we've been here?"[/color] [CENTER][i]As the tiefling thinks of Shar and Calimport, her mind wanders to a scene of the city in great detail. She sees its streets and people and can smell its sights and sounds. It is is as if she is standing in the heart of the city's Grand Ward. People bustle by her but do not see her. All seems normal. Sil looks up to see the light from the sun baking the city with heat.[/i][/CENTER] [color=teal]"The device is obviously from beyond your world,"[/color] Rodan notes. [color=teal]"If the empire did once occupy your world in the distant past, there could be records of it and other things as well. The empire doesn't always take everything with them when they abandon a world."[/color] [CENTER][i]The scene of Calimport in Sil's mind changes. The sky is cast is a purple haze as a magical barrier engulfs the city. Silhouette is now standing on the city's walls at the edge of the Hammer Ward. A line of spellcasters stands just inside the barrier. They cast powerful enchantments out through the barrier at machines made of metal. Tall, powerful machines that fire flame and lightning as easily as a archmage. Half as dozen fireball-like explosions hit the barrier. A plainsclothed cleric holds up his hands in order to help reinforce the barrier, but he is struggling.[/i][/CENTER] [COLOR="#800000"]"I'll get it done,"[/color] Thrak replies. He notes the strange look on Silhouette's face. [COLOR="#800000"]"Are you alright?"[/color] Silhouette's eyes roll back and she begisn to breathe heavily. In her mind, the vision tears at her very soul... [CENTER][i]An archmage of unknown origin steps beyond the barrier and casts a powerful evocation at one of the walking machines. It hits an invisible barrier that shimmers and disapates. Another machine that hovers over the ground turns a cannon-like weapon towards the archmage and fires four quick blasts of intense reddish-blue fire. The first two slam into the man before he can step back behind the barrier. He turns to cinders, even his bones. The third slams into the barrier next to the cleric and his resolve ends. He collapses under the strain and a gap opens up in the barrier. The fourth blast streaks towards Silhouette and she feel like she's going to scream. But she cannot move. She feels doomed. Then the barrier reforms suddenly and she is saved. She feels a presence in her, body, mind, and soul. It is powerful and divine. [COLOR="#4B0082"][B]"I see you tiefling girl,"[/B][/COLOR] a powerful female voice speaks to her, and Silhouette cries tears of purple blood. From somewhere beyond her eyes, she here's Thrak yell her name... but then the voice. [COLOR="#4B0082"][B]"You and your allies have a difficult yet vital task ahead of you. Once you have learned all you can in Candlekeep, go to Anauroch and speak to the shadovar named Hadrhune in the City of Shade. Tell him what you are looking for and he will know what to do. Find the Imperial secrets and protect an Imperial man named Disan at all costs. He is vital to the world's survival, but how is beyond even the pantheon's collective sight. I would give you small part of my essence, but doing so would doom Calimport."[/B][/COLOR] Silhouette sees the floating city of the Shadovar hovering over Silverymoon, defending the city from the Imperials using what looks like advanced technology. Strange ships fly through the air and they are shaped like Shar's holy symbol. [COLOR="#4B0082"][B]"Do not leave Haspur with the monks. They cannot protect him. Tell the Magister to go to Waterdeep. Kelemvor needs her power there. Candlekeep must rely on its clandestine Chosen, Tethtoril, for protection, as well as the Sentinel Wyrm's power. Tell Ulraunt he cannot [U]hog[/U] all the empowered Chosen; he already knows this but he is being selfish regarding his precious books. Tell him Oghma commands him to protect souls, as well as knowledge. If he doubts this, tell him Oghma will get around to chastising him eventually."[/B][/COLOR] The voice pauses and Silhouette feels like she's in a deep void. It's wonderfully painful. [COLOR="#4B0082"][B]"Now go, my child. You and your allies are the gods' last great hope for the future of Toril."[/B][/COLOR][/i][/CENTER] Silhouette comes out of the shadow fugue and finds herself on the floor of the eatery and everyone standing over her. All their faces are grave. Jaheira is trying to staunch the purple blood pouring from her eyes and nose. It takes another few minutes for it to stop. Thrak looks like he's going to start blubbering. [COLOR="#800000"]"Sil, Sil, what happened? Are you okay. Say something please!"[/color] [B][U]OOC[/U]:[/B] For the next tenday, Silhouette casts all shadow-based spells with a +1 divine bonus. :D [/QUOTE]
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