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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 2285024" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>“I hope you know where we are Bactra because I’m lost.” Farley couldn’t see a thing as his boat neared the other side of Silver Bay.</p><p></p><p>“Do not worry so much,” Bactra’s eyes were able to make out the edge of the waterline. “We’re almost there.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I see the bank too,” Joshian was soaked. “And I’ll be glad to get our of this boat and someplace dry.”</p><p></p><p>“We have to find Jax first, but I can cast a simple cantrip to dry off our clothes. Besides, the mist is only ankle high here.” Bactra scanned the bank for the dock that made up the other side of the Ferry of Silver Bay.</p><p></p><p>They had been on the water almost all night. The journey had been difficult, as the mist from Broken Spout had been so heavy that they had to backtrack twice. All were soaked to the bone and Farley’s breathing had become labored. Joshian had cast a minor cure spell on the old man to ease his winded, moisture-laden lungs.</p><p></p><p>“He’s got a huge head start, Bactra. And there is no telling where he is truly headed.” Joshian wiped the condensation from his eyes and wrung out his hair as best he could. He was very tired, a real rarity for one of his kind. He wanted to enter the Reverie so bad it made his head hurt. “We should dry off and wait until morning. I’m sure Jax is held up somewhere, asleep.”</p><p></p><p>“Joshian speaks wisely,” Farley rowed slowly waiting for Bactra to give him directions towards the location of the dock. “You can stay with me, in my secondary hut, in Silver Bay. It is on higher ground and is usually dry.”</p><p></p><p>“More to your left, Farley.” Bactra finally picked out the dock, which was in much better shape then the dock on the other side of the bay. “And I think Joshian and I should head towards the old mill leading towards Brawley. I think Jax is heading for the Town of Bourne, and the mill would be a safe place for him to hide.”</p><p></p><p>“Why Bourne?” Joshian wondered what could be so enticing about such an unremarkable town.</p><p></p><p>“Bourne isn’t his final destination. He’s hoping to gain an audience with the Elders of the High Forest. He wants to learn more about the wilderness without having to worry about his mother watching over him.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s insane,” Farley made a sign against evil. “The High Forest is haunted and controlled by evil spirits.”</p><p></p><p>“Fey are not evil spirits, Farley. Well, not all of them.” Bactra reached out for the dock as they neared it. He deftly grabbed onto the stone dock while Joshian tied up the boat to a nearby stone pillar.</p><p></p><p>“You sound certain that he is going that way.” Joshian helped Farley out of the boat. “You’ve discussed this with him already, haven’t you?”</p><p></p><p>“Last summer,” Bactra sighed. “He promised me that he wouldn’t try to go there alone, but Verlain’s stupid decree has obviously spooked him. He wants to learn the druidic way of life and well as the wood lore of the Elders.”</p><p></p><p>“Will they accept him?” Joshian asked.</p><p></p><p>“Not without the approval of a powerful druid or ranger, and I’ve yet to find anyone willing to speak for him. In truth, he would likely make a good ranger, but becoming a druid is very difficult. Especially since he’s determined to be apprenticed by one of the Fey Lords of the High Forest.”</p><p></p><p>“Farley’s right, Jax is crazy! The Fey Lords don’t take apprentices anymore. Well, at least, they haven’t in my lifetime.”</p><p></p><p>“I know. That’s why we have to get to him before he reaches Bourne. Otherwise, he’ll be dead the moment he enters the High Forest, or worse.”</p><p></p><p>“Madness, I tell you,” Farley shakes his head. “I’m going to Silver Bay. If you’re smart, you’ll forget about the boy and head for Raln to meet this uncle of yours. Jax is mad, and as good as dead.”</p><p></p><p>“I cannot do that,” Bactra made sure he hadn’t lost any of his gear on the crossing. He shouldered his pack and grabbed his staff. “He’s my friend. I won’t let him just throw his life away in some stupid gambit to become greentouched.”</p><p></p><p>Bactra walked away in the direction of the old mill. Joshian sighed in resignation, shook Farley’s hand, gathered his own gear, and hurried to catch his cousin.</p><p></p><p><em>“The ee’aar will have to wait,”</em> Joshian thought. <em>“As will the Reverie.”</em></p><p></p><p>Then the elven woodsman did something he’d only done twice before in his lifetime. He yawned.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 2285024, member: 2012"] “I hope you know where we are Bactra because I’m lost.” Farley couldn’t see a thing as his boat neared the other side of Silver Bay. “Do not worry so much,” Bactra’s eyes were able to make out the edge of the waterline. “We’re almost there.” “Yes, I see the bank too,” Joshian was soaked. “And I’ll be glad to get our of this boat and someplace dry.” “We have to find Jax first, but I can cast a simple cantrip to dry off our clothes. Besides, the mist is only ankle high here.” Bactra scanned the bank for the dock that made up the other side of the Ferry of Silver Bay. They had been on the water almost all night. The journey had been difficult, as the mist from Broken Spout had been so heavy that they had to backtrack twice. All were soaked to the bone and Farley’s breathing had become labored. Joshian had cast a minor cure spell on the old man to ease his winded, moisture-laden lungs. “He’s got a huge head start, Bactra. And there is no telling where he is truly headed.” Joshian wiped the condensation from his eyes and wrung out his hair as best he could. He was very tired, a real rarity for one of his kind. He wanted to enter the Reverie so bad it made his head hurt. “We should dry off and wait until morning. I’m sure Jax is held up somewhere, asleep.” “Joshian speaks wisely,” Farley rowed slowly waiting for Bactra to give him directions towards the location of the dock. “You can stay with me, in my secondary hut, in Silver Bay. It is on higher ground and is usually dry.” “More to your left, Farley.” Bactra finally picked out the dock, which was in much better shape then the dock on the other side of the bay. “And I think Joshian and I should head towards the old mill leading towards Brawley. I think Jax is heading for the Town of Bourne, and the mill would be a safe place for him to hide.” “Why Bourne?” Joshian wondered what could be so enticing about such an unremarkable town. “Bourne isn’t his final destination. He’s hoping to gain an audience with the Elders of the High Forest. He wants to learn more about the wilderness without having to worry about his mother watching over him.” “That’s insane,” Farley made a sign against evil. “The High Forest is haunted and controlled by evil spirits.” “Fey are not evil spirits, Farley. Well, not all of them.” Bactra reached out for the dock as they neared it. He deftly grabbed onto the stone dock while Joshian tied up the boat to a nearby stone pillar. “You sound certain that he is going that way.” Joshian helped Farley out of the boat. “You’ve discussed this with him already, haven’t you?” “Last summer,” Bactra sighed. “He promised me that he wouldn’t try to go there alone, but Verlain’s stupid decree has obviously spooked him. He wants to learn the druidic way of life and well as the wood lore of the Elders.” “Will they accept him?” Joshian asked. “Not without the approval of a powerful druid or ranger, and I’ve yet to find anyone willing to speak for him. In truth, he would likely make a good ranger, but becoming a druid is very difficult. Especially since he’s determined to be apprenticed by one of the Fey Lords of the High Forest.” “Farley’s right, Jax is crazy! The Fey Lords don’t take apprentices anymore. Well, at least, they haven’t in my lifetime.” “I know. That’s why we have to get to him before he reaches Bourne. Otherwise, he’ll be dead the moment he enters the High Forest, or worse.” “Madness, I tell you,” Farley shakes his head. “I’m going to Silver Bay. If you’re smart, you’ll forget about the boy and head for Raln to meet this uncle of yours. Jax is mad, and as good as dead.” “I cannot do that,” Bactra made sure he hadn’t lost any of his gear on the crossing. He shouldered his pack and grabbed his staff. “He’s my friend. I won’t let him just throw his life away in some stupid gambit to become greentouched.” Bactra walked away in the direction of the old mill. Joshian sighed in resignation, shook Farley’s hand, gathered his own gear, and hurried to catch his cousin. [I]“The ee’aar will have to wait,”[/I] Joshian thought. [I]“As will the Reverie.”[/I] Then the elven woodsman did something he’d only done twice before in his lifetime. He yawned. * * * [/QUOTE]
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