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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Akunin" data-source="post: 136350" data-attributes="member: 15">Dashelinil "Dash" EventideAs Dash begins to nod off in the warm sun, he is startled by raised tones of conversation.  Peering up from his place of rest, he sees before him three townfolk, engaged in animated discussion of "the arrival of the Children".  a young man and woman speak hurredly of "keeping the young ones locked up tight" and "keep a rake or shovel close at hand", while the other, a short and portly man interjects occasionally with things such as "don't trust those outsiders" and "better they just ride on through like they did last year".After a few moments, the three of them take notice of him and the fat man nods in his direction.  "Hey!  Stranger!"  the other two seem quite shocked at the pale elf's appearance, and take a step backwards, whispering between themselves ("his eyes!  did you see his eyes?"  "and his skin - he's the color of milk!").  The man continues "You with the Children, elf?  We don't want any trouble from you and your kin this year - fair warning!"Savris "Shade" Ko’tharil(OOC - Spending time in the local tavern and spending a little coin has provided a good and relatively accurate account of the events surrounding the Children of Toril and their past several visits.  Assume that all of the knowledge in the intro was gathered over several nights.  In addition, you have learned that after the fire destroyed the home, only five of the family member's bodies were found.)Circling the old building, Shade finds it quite easy to access the roof.  A rain barrel provides an easy step up to the roof over the common area, and he quietly makes his way across the rooftop and to the window which he believes belongs to his mark.A stealthy peek through the frosted glass appears to confirm this, but he realizes he'll need to be more certain.  It appears to be the right man, but it looks as if he has company.  Putting an ear close to the glass, Shade listens."... promised me that you had ... and I offered to let you ... until you kept up your end of ...  I try to run an honest busi ... and people here know it.  How do you .... makes me look?""I know, I know ... need a little more time ... pocket on the road... the Children arrive, I'll be able to get ... for you, but ... more time - a couple days.""TWO days ... turn it over to the priests ... thander."Sodarin UnderwoodAs his thoughts drift to his lost Love and to the Children of Toril, Sodarin wishes for a world much different from the one he lives in.  He catches himself after several minutes of reverie, and reminds himself that the disciplined mind is a strong mind.  The sun is blocked out by a tall man in yellow robes.  Looking upward, Sodarin sees one of the priests of Lathander, a common sight in this city, standing over him.The man extends a hand to the monk.  "I remember seeing you a year ago, and a year before that.  Lathander told me that I would find a man who is seeking something he lost, and that he believes the Children will bring it to him.  In a similar manner, we seek to find the young ones who have gone missing, and believe the answers to be found with the caravan.  I have no coins to give you today, but I do have a meal to share, and an offer for you."If Sodarin follows, the priest (who introduces himself as Spencer, Acolyte of Lathander) leads him to the nearby temple.MarinaThe passing merchant sees Marina's holy symbol and ragged appearance and stands in shock.  "Honored sister!  The road must have been harsh for you to be in such a state!  Why have you not gone to be with your Brothers and Sisters in the Temple?  Please, let me take you there - it would not do for me to see one of the Morninglord's servants in need and not offer assistance."He makes a gesture - a sign of blessing used by lathander's priesthood and offers to take marina to the temple.</blockquote>

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