Runes of Hoarfrost

bloodtide

Legend

• Jan 4, 2026

• #31

Waiting down the hallway, your mother looks out the window. "I fear to ask if you found anything. But I can feel the frost on my heart, and know you did. I guess it was always there for you to find>"

 

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Time_Feather

Semi-Forever DM

• Jan 7, 2026

• #32

I approach her with a nod and grim smile. "I suppose so. I did not expect to find this... What do you make of it? A bone needle with a chill touch to it. Pale and cold... Like me."

 

bloodtide

Legend

• Jan 7, 2026

• #33

"I have no idea. It is nothing of mine. Though I guess it was put there to be found by you. I fear you might need to seek someone far more wise then myself. "

 

Time_Feather

Semi-Forever DM

• Thursday at 5:10 AM

• #34

"Then I will seek them out in journey to the Duke. I don't doubt some court mage or skilled wizard in the lands between us and there. I will be cautious though - no need to just share this willy-nilly. Regardless... Thank you, mother." I embrace her tightly, lingering for a moment to look down at her. "I'm going to miss everyone. But I will be back before you all know it."

 

bloodtide

Legend

• Sunday at 2:18 AM

• #35

"I do hope so. I feel you will find your destiny, out there in the snows. I shall miss you, but not worry for you. And I will await your return.

The rest of the night passes without anything of note.....and the next morning the sun rises on a new day....

 

Time_Feather

Semi-Forever DM

• Sunday at 2:51 AM

• #36

With my supplies, my lantern, a small knife, and the sigil of the family tucked away, I take one final breath, and step out into the cold. The wind is quite chilly, even for me, and the surrounding forestry encroaches on the old family manor. I glance about, finally spotting the snow-dressed road, and start moving forward. No point in dallying at this point!

 

bloodtide

Legend

• Today at 3:35 AM

• #37

It is a cold morning, not that you feel the cold all that much.

It's only a couple hours walk to town.

Rübendorf is a small, unwalled town, though set up on a slight hill. The town is far more practical then made for any style or beauty. Mostly one story wooden homes, with a few two story wooden business. As usual, there are a couple of wagons in the grasslands just south of the town. No large caravans look to be in town.