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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 7852900" data-attributes="member: 2012">Custodio nods and casts his spell on the dragori druid after Akos' examination. "While it won't last long," Custodio says to Sylemis. "If there is some evil force nearby affecting you, the spell might help keep it at bay.""I thank you for your aid," the dragori replies.[OOC]Protection from evil: duration is 4 minutes.[/OOC]"Yes, you do not need to worry about me, for now," the dragori adds. "I am good to make my rounds in the Gardens and inspect the trees and greet today's visitors. Tomorrow morning, I should be able to prepare a spell that will allow me to speak with the plants of the Gardens. They may know something that others have missed."He hugs both Tuck and Akos and pats Mutt on the head one more time before heading off to perform the duties he has been unable to while sick. He turns and waves one more time before heading towards the Western Gardens."I will lead you to Lady Émilienne," Huverel offers."While I'm sure I could find it, feel free to lead the way," Custodio replies.The young half-elven druid nods and leads your group beyond the Temple of the Ascetics, deeper into the Eastern Gardens. The way is more overgrown than the other parts of the Gardens and even Custodio soon comes to realize that he'd have gotten lost."We keep the Eastern Gardens wild, so that we can cultivate rare plants from the Eastern Lands and the Dark Continent. As long as you stick to the paths, you won't encounter anything dangerous."The path Huverel chose eventually comes to an end near the outer wall of the Gardens where it opens up into a worn walkway that runs along the edge of the wall. As you look back towards the Western Gardens, you can see a tower that divides the two halves of the wall from the two distinct gardens. Towards the end of the Eastern Gardens is a corner tower where the north wall meets the eastern wall of the Gardens.The walkway is clear to the tower and as you get closer you can see that a Bluffside Regular stands guard near a half-hidden stairway leading down into the tower. While he watches the Eastern Garden with some trepidation, the man orders you to halt once he sees you."This are is restricted to Regulars business only," he says abruptly. Then he notes the half-elf druid. "Oh, Huverel, I didn't know it was you. Can I help you with something? Is anything wrong? Who are these, people?""Calm yourself, Nathaniel," Huverel says. "These are friends. They helped Sylemis with his sickness and are here to speak to Lady Émilienne.""She's in the tower. She's still talking to Kaleb." He looks over the group assembled and raises an eyebrow while looking at Big Tim. He notes the half-ogres weapons with what Big Tim surmises is healthy respect. "She asked not to be disturbed unless it's really important.""It's important," Custodio says. "Tell her my name, Custodio Vecchi. And that Sir Tymbeck Valencia and Master Relgar Aspergim are here as well.""I- I have heard of y-you, Vecchi de la Élite," the young guard stammers out with his eyes wide. "It is an honor. I will tell her at once." He salutes Custodio and nods his approval to the others before rushing down the steps. He fumbles with the tower's keys. Once he gets the door open, he disappears inside. He remembers to lock the door behind him.You wait for over ten minutes before he returns. He ushers you into the tower. The reinforced door is large enough that Tim barely needs to duck his head. The circular room is typical for a guard tower being both sparse and functional. Two wooden weapon racks sit along the wall, although neither one is full. There is a reinforced wooden hatch in the floor leading to a cellar, probably storage. A spiral metal staircase sits at the center of the tower and it is quite sturdy and wide enough for Tim to ascend.Two off-duty guards sit at a small oval table, playing cards. Nathaniel leads you up to the second floor of the tower where Lady Émilienne waits. There are two other guards. A grizzled old veteran dressed in the uniform of the Elite and a boy who looks like he's barely old enough to be in the Regulars."Custodio, Tim, Mister Aspergim," she greets them warmly. "It's good to see you again!" She shakes Custodio's hand, gives Tim a big hug, and pats Relgar on the shoulder. "We keep meeting in guard towers.""At least this one isn't cursed," Custodio muses."Don't remind me," she says with a shiver. "I see you've made some new friends. But where is Terger? I assumed he'd be with you."[OOC]Reminder! Big Tim and Relgar met Lady Émilienne in the cursed tower of the ruined Growers' Gate where Phelix had scrawled his maddening arcane writing (with the overwhelming magic aura and twisted planar map). She collapsed under strain of the tower's curse and it was Big Tim who carried her out of the tower to safety.[/OOC]</blockquote>

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