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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zhure" data-source="post: 193985" data-attributes="member: 308">Rallyn is still very stiff and sore, even after limbering up, he still feels raw from the encounter with the creature from the previous night. Normally a walk to Serbanas's hut would tend to be relaxing, but today the soreness makes it just uncomfortable. recover 1 point of Strength for the night's rest.When Rallyn arrives, the cottage door is open, and Serbanas's heavily-muscled form can be seen laboring over a rapier. He has it completely disassembled, with parts strewn all over, working on the tang, while a filing stone rests near the blade on a separate bench.After a brief exchange of greetings, he expresses concern over Rallyn's apparent injuries. Looking intently down at the far shorter gnome, "Perhaps you should go to the town and visit Agius; tell him what happened and I'm certain he can make you feel a lot better.As for time off," Serbanas continues, "there's little need of full-time guards and the investigation warrants looking in to. Take as much time as you need. I don't want you on guard duty while you're impaired in any event."Charlotte wakes up to a lovely repast prepared by Keith. Lucie looks on longingly at a particularly strong-scented morsel of cheese.Keith admits he got the food from the cafeteria and suggests the two of them go speak to Coles about the events of last night.Arana politely declines Mailia's offer to decipher the book.Mialia seems intrigued at the mention of Xargon and the Giants of Jotunland."I'm sorry, I don't have any specific recollection of him save for a few tales. I'd always thought he was a legendary figure -- mythical rather than factual. If you find some concrete evidence beyond the existance of this book, please keep me informed."Arana then leaves to rejoin the others at the library, especially waiting for Maerath.Ellie waits a few minutes until the man is done with his prayers then introduces herself."A pleasure to meet you," the old man says, "I am Emair, a simple holy man. You are not disturbing me, I am merely contemplating the beauty of winter. The grove behind me is sacred and a good place to meditate."The wind shifts and Ellie is a bit struck by the strong way the man smells. Unwashed and dirty, as if he's been away from civilization for a long time. Upon closer inspection, Ellie can see his nails are broken and splintered, and filthy. His beard is cropped as if by a knife, rather than by scissors. The only clean thing about him is the sharply curved dagger on his belt.The knife is almost a full crescent, and heavily bejewelled on the pommel. Silver wire mesh wraps the hilt, which seems to be made of bone.</blockquote>

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