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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KirayaTiDrekan" data-source="post: 6394062" data-attributes="member: 6755061">Alara senses nothing.  Whatever this not-elf person is, they are not celestial, fiend, or undead.Taranis finds the not-elf inscrutable.  Whatever the not-elf has in mind, they aren't giving anything away from their facial expressions except fatigue and a sense of sadness or loss.In answer to Bran, the not-elf says, "The shadowed one knows my intent by coincidence as it seems her goal is the same as mine.  The Temple of the Frog."  When Samara speaks, the not-elf stands and holds forth their hands, "You assume evil where there is none.  Your sense of good is very well defined by your church.  I wonder how well defined it is in your heart.  I have no quarrel with you or your church.  But your church also has no authority over one such as I.  My name is Araushnee, one of the six wives of the leader of the elven nations, Corellon.  I lead my people, the Kae'Athan, in the realm of Darkness, just as my sisters lead in the realms of Fire, Air, Water, and Light, far from the concerns of this human place called Blackmoor."She sits back down, "As for the question of why I singled out each of you...I called to everyone here, subtly, magically.  You were the only ones who responded.  I did not choose you.  You chose yourselves.  As to the matter of payment, I do not have gold or gems.  I do have a cache of weapons and supplies nearby that I will make available to you if you agree to this journey."Everyone in the motley group has heard at least a couple of rumors about the Temple of the Frog.  Situated in the Dismal Swamp, nearly five weeks ride to the north, the Temple is alternately rumored to be a hideout for cultists or bandits.  Some say both.  Regardless, no expedition into the swamp to find the Temple has yet been successful.  It is also well known that the brewing conflict between Blackmoor and the elves has something to do with the Temple.  OOC: Corellon, Araushnee, Hanali, Sehanine, Aerdrie, Sashelas, and Fenmarel are near-mortal beings similar in power to demon lords and the risen Saints of the Church of the Healing Light.  Not quite gods, but not mortal.  Elves know them well.  Most other races have heard the names in reference to elven leadership, though most assume they are simply mortal rulers similar to Blackmoor's governors, dukes, etc.  </blockquote>

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