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<blockquote data-quote="sparxmith" data-source="post: 1202538" data-attributes="member: 14838">&quot;Introductions all around please.&nbsp; I shall begin with myself,&quot; he says as he begins puffing on his pipe.&nbsp; &quot;I am Elminster. Some call me the Sage of Shadowdale, some call me a hero of the land, some call me a pompous prick and meddler in affairs that are none of my concern, and some call me far worse things.&quot;&nbsp; He bows to the man on his right.&quot;Hullo all!&nbsp; I'm a bit 'shamed o' me self.&nbsp; I seemed to have forgot me name.&nbsp; Sorry...not every day you meet a living legend,&quot; says the much younger mage, obviously flustered.&nbsp; &quot;Tis a shame upon me mother, not rememberin' the name she gave me.&nbsp; Anyway, I've found it.&nbsp; I'm Torin, a student of the Art, and adventurer extrordinaire,&quot; he says with a warm hearted grin.&nbsp; He bows with a flourish, then inscribes his rune in the air.&nbsp; &quot;Well, well, well!&nbsp; Look what Lady Luck has gotten me into this time.&nbsp; I'm Ashton, and servant of the Lady Tymora,&quot; he says as an introduction. &quot;Thanks be to the Fates, for so noble a night as this!&quot; he says while dancing a jig.When the dancing ceases, the eyes of the group focus on the very beautiful woman beast who is to Ashton's right.&nbsp; She notices the attention and bows uneasily.&nbsp; &quot;I am Zerra, wemic warrior from the great plains of the Shaar.&nbsp; I'm a servant to the great Nobanion, Lord Firemane, King of the Beasts.&nbsp; I have come far to be here, Mighty Elminster, forsaking the lands under my protection. Pray tell, what cause brings us together?&quot;&quot;Let us finish introductions, Lady Zerra, and then I shall explain what I can,&quot;&nbsp; he says.&nbsp; When she nods in assent, he signals Monty to begin.&quot;I am Monty, a simple monk.&quot;&nbsp; Everyone waits a moment for him to continue, but he responds by assuming a lotus position on the ground.&quot;Well then,&quot; Elminster begins.&nbsp; &quot;Now that we know each other, I shall tell you of what you're all wondering.&nbsp; You were all prophecied on at birth by some strange old man who said you'd do wonderful things when you grow up.&nbsp; I was the man who prophecied on you.&nbsp; I wanted you all to grow up believing yourselves to be capable of being great.&nbsp; For as someone once said, 'Great men do great things because they first believe they are great.'&nbsp; Toril is in for some cataclysmic events in the months and years to come.&nbsp; Events to rival the Time of Troubles.&nbsp; The Lady Mystra directed me to each of you.&nbsp; You, whose hearts are noble, spirits are pure, and minds are earnest, will play some part in what is to come.&nbsp; I merely needed to bring you together to accomplish it.&nbsp; In one year, we shall meet again, at the Red Dragon Tavern, to discuss plans.&nbsp; In that year, explore, adventure, learn, grow, and love.&nbsp; Find your strength, both within yourselves and in each other.&nbsp; In this forthcoming year, I only offer you this advice: do not assault the Zentarim, stay away from Szass Tam and his demonic machinations, and avoid the the Underdark, the Drow of Myth Drannor, and the Beholders.&nbsp; Other than that, Toril is large.&nbsp; Go out to find your fate, just return in one year.&nbsp; Do any of you have any questions?&quot;No one said anything.&nbsp; &quot;Lady Zerra, you still seem uncomfortable.&nbsp; Is there something on your mind?&quot; asks El.&quot;No, mighty Wizard.&nbsp; I feel that I am here for a purpose.&nbsp; That is enough for now,&quot; came the feline reply.&quot;Then, if no one has anything else to say or ask, I'll be off.&quot;He waits a moment more, then vanishes as quickly as he appered.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="sparxmith, post: 1202538, member: 14838"] "Introductions all around please. I shall begin with myself," he says as he begins puffing on his pipe. "I am Elminster. Some call me the Sage of Shadowdale, some call me a hero of the land, some call me a pompous prick and meddler in affairs that are none of my concern, and some call me far worse things." He bows to the man on his right. "Hullo all! I'm a bit 'shamed o' me self. I seemed to have forgot me name. Sorry...not every day you meet a living legend," says the much younger mage, obviously flustered. "Tis a shame upon me mother, not rememberin' the name she gave me. Anyway, I've found it. I'm Torin, a student of the Art, and adventurer extrordinaire," he says with a warm hearted grin. He bows with a flourish, then inscribes his rune in the air. "Well, well, well! Look what Lady Luck has gotten me into this time. I'm Ashton, and servant of the Lady Tymora," he says as an introduction. "Thanks be to the Fates, for so noble a night as this!" he says while dancing a jig. When the dancing ceases, the eyes of the group focus on the very beautiful woman beast who is to Ashton's right. She notices the attention and bows uneasily. "I am Zerra, wemic warrior from the great plains of the Shaar. I'm a servant to the great Nobanion, Lord Firemane, King of the Beasts. I have come far to be here, Mighty Elminster, forsaking the lands under my protection. Pray tell, what cause brings us together?" "Let us finish introductions, Lady Zerra, and then I shall explain what I can," he says. When she nods in assent, he signals Monty to begin. "I am Monty, a simple monk." Everyone waits a moment for him to continue, but he responds by assuming a lotus position on the ground. "Well then," Elminster begins. "Now that we know each other, I shall tell you of what you're all wondering. You were all prophecied on at birth by some strange old man who said you'd do wonderful things when you grow up. I was the man who prophecied on you. I wanted you all to grow up believing yourselves to be capable of being great. For as someone once said, 'Great men do great things because they first believe they are great.' Toril is in for some cataclysmic events in the months and years to come. Events to rival the Time of Troubles. The Lady Mystra directed me to each of you. You, whose hearts are noble, spirits are pure, and minds are earnest, will play some part in what is to come. I merely needed to bring you together to accomplish it. In one year, we shall meet again, at the Red Dragon Tavern, to discuss plans. In that year, explore, adventure, learn, grow, and love. Find your strength, both within yourselves and in each other. In this forthcoming year, I only offer you this advice: do not assault the Zentarim, stay away from Szass Tam and his demonic machinations, and avoid the the Underdark, the Drow of Myth Drannor, and the Beholders. Other than that, Toril is large. Go out to find your fate, just return in one year. Do any of you have any questions?" No one said anything. "Lady Zerra, you still seem uncomfortable. Is there something on your mind?" asks El. "No, mighty Wizard. I feel that I am here for a purpose. That is enough for now," came the feline reply. "Then, if no one has anything else to say or ask, I'll be off." He waits a moment more, then vanishes as quickly as he appered. [/QUOTE]

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