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Message: <blockquote data-quote="alsih2o" data-source="post: 809518" data-attributes="member: 4790">Every sound in the chamber took on monumental proportions making every footfall seem weighted with importance. The four reached their appointed spot before the large council table in time with 2 other groups, one from the south and one from the east.    The head of the council let a heavily silent moment pass before speaking.  “Who comes to represent Vaunth-on-the-lake?”  Rinney did not hesitate in answering.    “I come, Rinney sent by Mackson. I bring with me Kolindra, Finn and Ry.”   The minister let a stern look pass over the group- “And who amongst you represents the stars? Who amongst you is the healer?”  “None of us is a priest sir”   The minister flapped his arms and in his robes and let out a dismissive snort.   “No priest, and no sign of an experienced guide? Mackson is trying to make a fool of me. But I will not let that happen.”   The minister let his eyes pass over the members of the council and eventually come to rest on the scribe behind Minister Tobal.   “You, girl, step up Go and take your place with this….group”  The young priestess looked up and snapped quickly to their side. Everyone but Kolindra managed to hide their surprise to see the priestess that had presided over Ry’s freedom ceremony again.    The minister looked about the room as if the proper answers were hidden somewhere on the floor.    “When you head west, at the border there will be an appropriate guide waiting for you, I will arrange it. No old fool from lake country is going to have your blood on my hands because you were ill prepared.”  The minister finished by guiding them through a short series of loyalty oaths, then moved on to the other groups before him. One form Tawgor’s Ferry and one form Gurnst. The group from Tawgor’s Ferry carried the air of welth with them, each looked ot be a purebred founder. They dressed in fine leathers and thir weapons boire as much decoration as threat. The band from Gurnst  lacked this level of showmanship but lacked none for muscle.  The ceremony was moved into the feast hall for a last dinner and as the party moved in behond the ministers they could hear the taunts from the Tawgor’s Ferry crew under their breath.</blockquote>

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