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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Torillan" data-source="post: 1431721" data-attributes="member: 998">- Here are the characters:     Torvin the Scribe (Mountain Dwarf Conjurer 3)     Soleril Quilserve (Dark Elf Monk/Rogue 1/1)     Harl Gurrok (Mountain Dwarf Barbarian 3) [Note: Torvin's cousin]     Lydia Sitarak (Human Necromancer 3)     Ashcroft Skulos (Half-elf Druid 3)Dusk on Vanday, the 8th day of CorotIt's been raining for three days.  The journey north from Burok Torn was miserable, yet uneventful for the most part.  As you begin unpacking the pack animals to set up camp for the night, your thoughts drift back to the audience before King Thain, five days before....."My lord", began Kalok, the King's arcane advisor.  "These you see gathered before you have offered their services to me in the endevour of which we spoke of last.  I have briefed them while they broke fast this morning, but perhaps they should hear from you regarding the sensitive nature of their mission.""First of all, I give you my thanks", said the King.  "Master Kalok has vouched for the two of my kin, and also spoke highly of he who was once our enemy.  As for the Human and the half-breed, I will place my trust in you for the sake of my people."He continued.  "The mission I have requested is one of great importance.  We have discovered in our libraries ancient texts that speak of gates, or portals as Kalok calls them, that were found by our kin in their wanderings in ancient times.  While not many were found, they were operated by keys made of crystal.  Some crystals had been in our vaults for centuries, their importance unrealized until now.  We are quite certain others exist.  In fact, that is what you are to find for me.""Why is this so important, you may ask?  Well, we found one of these gates in our mines not more than a month ago.  The stone tablets found nearby revealed some information, but it was written in a tongue that is not well known nowadays.  What was it that you called it, Kalok?""Slarecian, my liege", Kalok said.  The King nodded, harumphing once.  "Yes, that was it.  Anyway, the tablets talked about the crystals, but not how to use them to open the portals.  Once we realized we had some, we realized that if anyone else had crystals, they could now reach the heart of our kingdom through the gate we found.  The texts from the library revealed that an ancient dwarven chief was buried with one, so we need to find that one quickly."  "The reason it must be found is that only this morning was I told that the scroll with this information is missing.  Apparently, we have a spy here in Burok Torn.  Who or what they are working for, I cannot tell.  But suffice to say, that speed is of the essence.  We were able to copy the map that was drawn on the scroll, which gives a general idea of where the tomb of this chieftan is.  Therefore, I have supplied horses or ponies for those that need them, and enough rations for a months journey.  They will be ready to depart in the morning."By the time camp is set, the rain has stopped, and with midnight approaching, a thick, bone chilling fog has enveloped the valley.More to follow.....</blockquote>

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