[AU] Stone Bones

[Corinthi]

"Yes, you can help me, Wil Restat. The Green needs you. It is calling you, and it has sent me to find you, though I do not know why. You and Darthallys the Razor Tongued are two. There are four others that the Spirits of the Earth named to me that I must find as well. You asked the names of others I was looking for. They are Kelthet, Phaern, Atlas, and Leesea."

He seems uneasy, and glances around the room for a moment before continuing. "You also asked my name. It is Indacalis, though that is not greatly important. I am merely a servant of the Green."

*Darthallys looks the small greenbond up and down before snorting with a touch of disdain.*

"Calm youself Will, this whelp poses no threat to us. If anything his presence could be a good omen. He must have all manner of hidden talents for the Green to accept /him/ as one of it's defenders."

*Turning back to Indacalis, he nods slighty,* "Greetings and well met, arisen." *He steps forward in an attempt to clasp the Sibeccai's hand with a strong grip.* "It is obvious that you too are called to in dreams. Now you say you recognized us, but I've never laid eyes upon you. I would like to know why this is. Walk with us as we find Atlas and illuminate us with your connection to this mystery, eh?"

 

[Rybaer]

*Kelthet smiles. "And so it begins. Lee...Leesi, isn't it? We worked on the Kar-Navor caravan together, I think it was? You had the vision too, didn't you? Phaern is already here."

"Leesea," she corrects him. "Yes, I recall you Kelthet. It's the nature of my profession to never forget a name or face."

"Yes, I had the vision," she says. "It's a strange thing, so vivid and yet clearly not a dream. I know a lot about a good many things, but this is largely outside my experience. It cannot be denied that there must be something important to it. Wish I knew what."

"You said Phaern is already here. Where is he? Was he with you or did you just happen upon him as I have with you?"

 

[Hardhead]

*Darthallys looks the small greenbond up and down before snorting with a touch of disdain.*

"Calm youself Will, this whelp poses no threat to us. If anything his presence could be a good omen. He must have all manner of hidden talents for the Green to accept /him/ as one of it's defenders."

*Turning back to Indacalis, he nods slighty,* "Greetings and well met, arisen." *He steps forward in an attempt to clasp the Sibeccai's hand with a strong grip.* "It is obvious that you too are called to in dreams. Now you say you recognized us, but I've never laid eyes upon you. I would like to know why this is. Walk with us as we find Atlas and illuminate us with your connection to this mystery, eh?"

Indacalis accepts the handshake and nods as he begins walking with them. "Yes, but only in one dream. I had it while sleeping in a cave outside this city. The Green has a task for you, and showed me your faces as and the spirits whispered to me your names. You need to find the Bones of the Earth."



OOC: Just to be sure, do I've never heard of the Bones of the Earth ouside of the vision, right?

 

[rangerjohn]

*Atlas, Ui-Kasora will tell you, a bit embarassed, that she was asking her ancestor for advice in matters of the heart. Thusly informed, you leave the household in the early dawn, with Vi-Herras' profuse thanks and invitation to come back soon. You make it back to the Fountain of Beer, only to find Darthallys and Wil in somewhat tense conversation with another sibeccai. You hear a vague echo of the stone voice in your head for a brief instant.*

*Atlas starts at seeing Wil another of the ones in the vision, clearly this is some type of omen.

 

[Erekose13]

Phaern Starspike, Spryte Magister 5

*Wow now this is a great find! Phaern thinks to himself. He copies out the relevant passages in his journal, his tiny script flits across the page. After he finishes copying out the information his research has yeilded he turns to the next page and writes out the following:
* Current plan:

1. Meet Kelthet at the Rat's Breath to discuss our findings.
2. Head out to Ra-Toqu and the Fountain of Beer. Hopefully our vision-companions are already hot on the same trail and will be on their way to the Red Caves as well.
3. Go to the Red Caves.
4. Follow the highway deeper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) Watch out for the yellow/green stones.
5. Find the grayfolk and discover more about the Shadow Serpent.

* Notes:

• Still have to find out what the Bones of the Earth are so that we can try to return them to the Spine of the Earth.
• Buy supplies for spelunking before we head out of Ka-Rone.

*Finished making his summary of today's great finds, Phaern places his journal into his backpack. He thanks the librarians and research assistants on his way out, promissing them that he will be back to peruse their wonderful collection. He heads back towards the Rat's Breath only now aware that he hasnt eaten since this morning. He grabs a small pastry from the market as he passes through, gobbling it down while he flies. *

*At the inn he will look for Kelthet. If he is not there yet he will get a table and order a meal and an ale.*

 

[Corinthi]

Indacalis accepts the handshake and nods as he begins walking with them. "Yes, but only in one dream. I had it while sleeping in a cave outside this city. The Green has a task for you, and showed me your faces as and the spirits whispered to me your names. You need to find the Bones of the Earth."

*Darthallys crinkles his snout at the thought of sleeping in a cave,* "Pah, the ascetic life of a greenbond holds no appeal to me. Warm sheets and goosedown for me. So...Bones of the Earth, eh? Never really considered the earth having bones, but if the Green agrees with my night dreams, whom am I to argue. Very well then, Indacalis. Where are these bones? We'll gather our forces and proceed with all due haste. Dreams I can abide. Dreams invading my waking hours I will not. And, what are we to do when we find these bones? I seriously doubt cracking them and suckling the marrow is a viable option."

 

[Jaws]

Wil

*Wil doesn't finish the last gesture to complete the rune upon the coin. Wil puts out his hand to shake Indacalis’ hand, but right before Indacalis can clasp it, Wil pulls his hand away and points toward Atlas.*

*Atlas starts at seeing Wil another of the ones in the vision, clearly this is some type of omen.

"I found Atlas. I am good. Lets sit down and eat some breakfast and talk about this 'return to the earth' stuff. Atlas, come join us. Meet Indacalis. He knows about the dreams we are having.

*Wil leans in close to Indacalis.*

"You do know, right?"

*Wil then clasps his arm and whispers into his ear.*

"What can you tell me about the Spirits of the Earth? Could they teach me how to control the sleep and dreams of others like they have done to us? We shall talk privately."

*Wil lets go and calls out to the innkeeper to bring them food and to get his horse and mule ready for travel. Then Wil sits and motions the others to do the same. Before anyone else can get a word in, Wil continues to talk non-stop.*

"I know we can find Leesea in the nearby city of Ka-Rone. She is never too far from that Society she belongs to, the Pinnacle of the Akashics. Something along those lines. I need to see her anyway to complete some business. That shouldn't take too long. But I would rather finish this matter that we all have at hand so I can get a peaceful sleep more often. Indacalis, what can you tell us, so we can get on with our lives? How much does the Green pay? What are these 'Bones of the Earth'? Are they worth alot? You know a good fence that will make this endeavor worthy of our time? Where must we go? How shall we equip ourselves? Why do we need so many people? Ji-Hecma and I were always able to handle things on our own."

*Wil pauses for a brief second. A sad look comes and goes quickly across his face.*

 

[Hardhead]

Indacalis looks a bit lost and nervous from the barrage of questions asked by Wil even as he considered how best to answer Darthallys. He sits at the table with Wil, and takes a moment to collect himself. "The Green pays in life. It's the... source that all life comes from. If it has a task for you, you should heed it."

*He pauses for a moment, and then looks somewhat dejected.*

"But I don't know what to do next. I only had the vision last night, and didn't really think beyond finding everyone I saw. In fact, I don't even really know if my vision is the same as yours."

*Indacalis talks for a moment about his vision. From his description, it sounds like the same as everyone elses, with the exception that he heard the voice of spirits naming your names as he saw your faces.*

"After the vision, the cave I was sleeping in felt... familiar. I suppose it could be the entrance to the Bones. Maybe I recieved the vision because I was close to the entrance, even though I'm not one of those named in it.

"As for your other questions, I doubt the Bones will be something that you can - or should - fence. And you need so many people because that is how many people are required."

 

[dead_radish]

Kelthet blushes slightly. "Leesea. My apologies. Phaern is here - he came in on a ship just before I did, and I found him in a tavern - I'm supposed to meet him there soon. The others will arrive soon, I am certain - the Vision is brining us together for a purpose. I have no doubt of that. It is only a matter of time, and circumstance. Have you seen any of the others?"

 

[Rybaer]

Kelthet blushes slightly. "Leesea. My apologies. Phaern is here - he came in on a ship just before I did, and I found him in a tavern - I'm supposed to meet him there soon. The others will arrive soon, I am certain - the Vision is brining us together for a purpose. I have no doubt of that. It is only a matter of time, and circumstance. Have you seen any of the others?"

"No, I haven't seen any of the others yet," Leesea says.

"What tavern are you meeting Phaern at? I am on my way to conclude some business, but I will be happy to meet you both there afterward. Perhaps we'll find some more of the others from the vision by then."

*Once she learns the name of the tavern, Leesea will part ways with Kelthet. She will make her report to the Armorsmiths' Guild and decline any offers they might give her to further pursue the rhodins' involvement in their affairs. After that, she will go to the tavern.*