Heirs to the Burning Thrones

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The cerulean circlet is elegantly woven of strands of blue metal and crystal. If Shalah chooses to wear it:

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she feels a rush of coolness, as if slipping into cool water. She can sense the water in all the creatures around her, as well as the ground beneath.

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*Jibril and the other guardians:

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Shalah circlet allows her to detect the presense of water both above and below the land, as well as create it... even in the lungs of living creatures if she chooses. The greatest treasure of the desert is water, but it can be used kill as well as live.

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[Brother Shatterstone]

Samira: Flamekissed Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt: Unfettered/Rogue/Seductress)

* Samara smiles sweetly at Shalah with turns to one of curiosity as she nods her head at the circlet. *

“Well my beloved, will you be wearing that today?”

* Not worried about the answer Samara moves closer to Shalah, happy to once again be able to hold her once again, and gives her a tender kiss before wishper softly into her ear.*

“Promise me that tonight your fluid dancing will tame my fiery passion…”

* As she waits for the answer a content look crosses Samara's face as she wonder where the next set of directions would come from. *

 

[Dark Nemesis]

Tariq takes a moment to look around, making note of the information that his crown passes along to him. Useful information, very useful. With a smile upon his lips, he looks around at the assembled heirs and guardians. "Well, it appears that everyone obtained their crowns unharmed, thanks to both the talents of the heirs and the diligence of the guardians. But does anyone know what we are to do now?”

 

[Keia]

Jibril a'Mussan (Human, Windwalker)

"I would thing that we would return to camp," Jibril offered. "I would thing this is not the last test, and we can eat, drink, rest and prepare for the remaining trials."

Jibril, still hovering a few inches off of the ground, moved around the group and scanned the horizon looking for any indication of the next test or other activity in these sands before returning to camp with the others.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*A few moments pass after the last crown-guardian departs, and you turn back to the pavilion. Badra is standing there, a hint of humor at the corner of her eyes, the shadows of her face underneath her veil suggesting humor.*

"Well done," she says simply, holding out her hennaed hands. "The first task, simple, but still with challenge and reward. This was a task of cleverness. Your second will be a test of survival and strength. Beyond these walls lie many miles of desert. To the north lies an oasis. Your task is simple, reach the oasis alive. The doors shall open for you tomorrow morning, and you shall have as long as you need to finish this task." With those words, Badra vanishes between one blink and the next.

 

[Lady Shatterstone]

*With the task completed, Nafeesa heads back to the pavilion with the others. She checks on her animal companions making sure they still have enough food and water. While she is spending time with the camel and the dog she removes the circlet and places it is a safe place among her gear.*

" No need to keep this out. Wouldn’t you two agree?" Nafeesa asks the animals; both respond with shakes of their heads.

 

[rangerjohn]

Abdul-Hadid Human/Genie-kin Scout

"Yes, congratulations everyone. I suggest we feast and rest, for we know not how far it is to this oasis." Abdul, suits words to action, by gathering food and water, before making his way to a seat.

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

*Shalah slips the circlet on, even as Samira is asking her question. She looks around the group and smiles.*

*Leaving the circlet be for the time being, she slips an arm through Samira’s as the taller woman moves closer. She turns her head to whisper in her lover’s ear.* “I will definitely try, my dear one, but your passion burns brighter than I could hope to quench. But I find much joy in the attempt.”

*She brushes a gentle hand down Samira’s cheek and turns towards the pavilion. She listens to Badra speak, and smiles confidently as she hears the next task. She moves toward the pavilion, but stops briefly next to Nafeesa and her animals.*

“Nafeesa, I noticed that you have a way with animals, far beyond my own – would you assist me in taking care of Steamcloud?” *Shalah gestures to a solid white camel.* “People, I can handle – but I fear I have no experience or training with animals….”

 

[Keia]

Jibril A'Mussan (Windwalker, Human) Rogue/Psion/Fighter

Jibril nodded in understanding as Badra explained the next task. There were dangers to be certain in the upcoming journey. Mostly likely from within as well as without. Jibril smiled at Shalah as she decided to wear her crown. He looked to the others to see who was wearing their crown and who wasn't.

"If I may be so bold as to agree with you, Abdul," Jibril commented. "Food and water for our journey should be gathered before we set out. Steeds and other animals must be cared for as well. We may wish to wait for worst of the day's sun to be beyond us before setting out as well."

"Myself, I am comfortable scouting, but not as comfortable is guiding others. Another may be more appropriate," Jibril finished.

 

[rangerjohn]

Abdul-Hadid Human/Genie-kin Scout

"While I would agree with you Jabril, maybe going so far as to travel at night. Apparently, Badra does not see the wisdom of this. She said the gates would not open till in the morning. Perhaps part of the test, is to survive the heat. Either that or we will have a long wait. Never the less, you are correct in your preperations. Indeed, we should load as much food and especially water as we can carry. For this, I will offer Sirrocco, I do not need him for speed, so we can use him to carry. As well as myself I suppose." Looking down to Seif, "well my brother, I can at least serve in this small way."