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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8522419" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Agreed, but taking them to the manor is out,"</span> Custodio replies while emphasizing <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-knightfalls-crisis-in-bluffside-game-ic.667146/page-39#post-8479567" target="_blank">the written message</a> left for the group by Lord Commander Oakfirst. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The Loyalists attacked it at the same time they were attacking the Tribunal."</span> The Vanquisher cleric keeps his voice low to keep anyone on the street from overhearing. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The staff got away, but those bastards tore the place up, stole some of our gear, and took the crystalline flower. The portal key."</span> Custodio motions everyone down the street away from Quill Gate and the tavern. Vinny brings the prisoners along, and while they don't cause trouble, Lowenan seems perplexed by the change in direction. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The message says were should regroup at Terger's home. Carter and Lavia were taken to Stormgrove for their protection. The Gardens have been closed off, so Oakfirst had Sylemis and the other Tenders taken there as well. Gerey and the Dark Lanterns are watching over every one."</span></p><p></p><p>The guards at the Quill Gate notice the change in direction, but they don't seem overly concerned about the group's change in plans. They are busy dealing with onlookers and other citizens who want to pass through the gate into the area known as the Trench. One merchant is complaining about how long he process seems to be taking.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Don't worry about it,"</span> Custodio says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"From what I read in the message, we need to be wary of everyone who approaches us."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"That kobold might have been a member of the Dusk,"</span> Falen suggests. <span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"Hopefully, they are slinking back to their masters and it will take a while."</span></p><p></p><p>The group heads south through the Pentad Ward to Moons' Arch, which connects with the Brass Ward. Akos remembers that Nathanyell mentioned the trader named Marko Behrend who sells his wares near the arch, but if the man is nearby, it would take time to find him and ask him about the 'Sigil city' rumor.</p><p></p><p>As the morning stretches on to Noon, Old City becomes more of a bustle, although the people go about their day with more wariness. The district remains on edge. Patrols of the Regulars and Elites are sparse. Arguments on the streets get heated, but there isn't any more violence. On the other side of the Brass Ward sits Lord Commander Oakfirst's current family home. It too was attacked and half-a-dozen Elites stand guard, sternly, outside the home. It looks as if the Loyalists tried to burn it down as well.</p><p></p><p>Next to the guarded manor house is Beacon Arch, which leads into Lilal Ward. The archway is guards only by a single burly Elite. He keeps a sharp eye out for trouble but doesn't seem to be stopping and questioning anyone passing through the archway. He salutes as Custodio nears.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"At ease my good man,"</span> Custodio says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"How's the morning?"</span></p><p></p><p>"It's been quiet, Mr. Vecchi, sir," the burly guard replies with a deep voice and quite the noticeable accent. his features are that of a half-orc, but he looks to be more orc than human. "No signs of those damn Loyalists this morning. I'm glad to see you're back. I heard the news circulating on the street around dawn."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The Gate of Scale was a dangerous place, but we managed to get out of that place,"</span> Custodio says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Keep your eyes open and watch for any signs of a kobold dressed all in black."</span></p><p></p><p>The guard nods and salutes Custodio.</p><p></p><p>You continue on the short distance to Stormgrove Manor. The house stands silent but you quickly sense that someone is watching you as you enter the manor's grounds. There is a sharp whistle and a reply that sounds like a bird call. Then, a young woman with one good arm (the right) and scowl on her face steps out from behind an old topiary. She is lightly armored and there is a wicked-looking longsword on her hip. Her left eye has a studded green patch over it and her clothing melds into the greenery of the grounds.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"I see you got the Lord Commander's message,"</span> she says. <span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"I am Florrie Whiteshadow."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"You're a Dark Lantern,"</span> Custodio says.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"Is that a problem?"</span> She replies coolly.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"No, but I am surprised your group was tasked for such guard duty,"</span> the Vanquisher clerics adds. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"It's not really your style."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"This is Terger's home,"</span> she replies. <span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"Who better to guard it and your threatened friends than his fellow Lanterns."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)">"Let's talk about it inside,"</span> Falen suggests.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"Were you followed?"</span> Florrie asks.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"We don't know for certain,"</span> Custodio replies. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The Dusk may be trailing us."</span></p><p></p><p>Her face turns from a scowl to a hard grimace. She hoots like an owl, loudly, and half-a-dozen Lanterns pop up in throughout the grounds. She makes another sound like a twittering bird and the Lanterns streak out of the ground to search the area around the manor. She motions for every one to go inside. <span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"The other Lanterns will find them if they're out there."</span></p><p></p><p>The manor's double doors open as Florrie leads you all up the short steps. Once everyone is inside, the doors are shut and barricaded. There are at least another half-a-dozen Dark Lanterns, that you can see, guard the interior of the manor house. Florrie leads you into the main hall. You find Carter, Lavia, and Sylemis sitting quietly in the room. The dragori tender is meditating in front of a warm fire while Carter is standing on a box to a large table with maps scattered across it. Lavia is curled up on one of the fainting couches under a blanket. She is sleeping, fitfully.</p><p></p><p>There are a handful of other Tenders in the room but you see no sign of Huverel, Sylemis' young half-elf caretaker. The dragori's breathing is raspy and he sounds and looks like he is in pain again. Mutt moves to the dragori's side and nuzzles the reptilian druid-monk.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(172, 225, 175)">"I am glad you are alright,"</span> Sylemis says. <span style="color: rgb(172, 225, 175)">"The cccity needsss you more now than ever."</span> He coughs. Mutt whimpers.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"It's good you're here, Loremaster,"</span> Florrie says to Akos. <span style="color: rgb(222, 184, 135)">"We've tried everything to help him and nothing has worked."</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 8522419, member: 2012"] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Agreed, but taking them to the manor is out,"[/COLOR] Custodio replies while emphasizing [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/kulan-knightfalls-crisis-in-bluffside-game-ic.667146/page-39#post-8479567']the written message[/URL] left for the group by Lord Commander Oakfirst. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The Loyalists attacked it at the same time they were attacking the Tribunal."[/COLOR] The Vanquisher cleric keeps his voice low to keep anyone on the street from overhearing. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The staff got away, but those bastards tore the place up, stole some of our gear, and took the crystalline flower. The portal key."[/COLOR] Custodio motions everyone down the street away from Quill Gate and the tavern. Vinny brings the prisoners along, and while they don't cause trouble, Lowenan seems perplexed by the change in direction. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The message says were should regroup at Terger's home. Carter and Lavia were taken to Stormgrove for their protection. The Gardens have been closed off, so Oakfirst had Sylemis and the other Tenders taken there as well. Gerey and the Dark Lanterns are watching over every one."[/COLOR] The guards at the Quill Gate notice the change in direction, but they don't seem overly concerned about the group's change in plans. They are busy dealing with onlookers and other citizens who want to pass through the gate into the area known as the Trench. One merchant is complaining about how long he process seems to be taking. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Don't worry about it,"[/COLOR] Custodio says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"From what I read in the message, we need to be wary of everyone who approaches us."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"That kobold might have been a member of the Dusk,"[/COLOR] Falen suggests. [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"Hopefully, they are slinking back to their masters and it will take a while."[/COLOR] The group heads south through the Pentad Ward to Moons' Arch, which connects with the Brass Ward. Akos remembers that Nathanyell mentioned the trader named Marko Behrend who sells his wares near the arch, but if the man is nearby, it would take time to find him and ask him about the 'Sigil city' rumor. As the morning stretches on to Noon, Old City becomes more of a bustle, although the people go about their day with more wariness. The district remains on edge. Patrols of the Regulars and Elites are sparse. Arguments on the streets get heated, but there isn't any more violence. On the other side of the Brass Ward sits Lord Commander Oakfirst's current family home. It too was attacked and half-a-dozen Elites stand guard, sternly, outside the home. It looks as if the Loyalists tried to burn it down as well. Next to the guarded manor house is Beacon Arch, which leads into Lilal Ward. The archway is guards only by a single burly Elite. He keeps a sharp eye out for trouble but doesn't seem to be stopping and questioning anyone passing through the archway. He salutes as Custodio nears. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"At ease my good man,"[/COLOR] Custodio says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"How's the morning?"[/COLOR] "It's been quiet, Mr. Vecchi, sir," the burly guard replies with a deep voice and quite the noticeable accent. his features are that of a half-orc, but he looks to be more orc than human. "No signs of those damn Loyalists this morning. I'm glad to see you're back. I heard the news circulating on the street around dawn." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The Gate of Scale was a dangerous place, but we managed to get out of that place,"[/COLOR] Custodio says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Keep your eyes open and watch for any signs of a kobold dressed all in black."[/COLOR] The guard nods and salutes Custodio. You continue on the short distance to Stormgrove Manor. The house stands silent but you quickly sense that someone is watching you as you enter the manor's grounds. There is a sharp whistle and a reply that sounds like a bird call. Then, a young woman with one good arm (the right) and scowl on her face steps out from behind an old topiary. She is lightly armored and there is a wicked-looking longsword on her hip. Her left eye has a studded green patch over it and her clothing melds into the greenery of the grounds. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"I see you got the Lord Commander's message,"[/COLOR] she says. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"I am Florrie Whiteshadow."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"You're a Dark Lantern,"[/COLOR] Custodio says. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"Is that a problem?"[/COLOR] She replies coolly. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"No, but I am surprised your group was tasked for such guard duty,"[/COLOR] the Vanquisher clerics adds. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"It's not really your style."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"This is Terger's home,"[/COLOR] she replies. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"Who better to guard it and your threatened friends than his fellow Lanterns."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]"Let's talk about it inside,"[/COLOR] Falen suggests. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"Were you followed?"[/COLOR] Florrie asks. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"We don't know for certain,"[/COLOR] Custodio replies. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The Dusk may be trailing us."[/COLOR] Her face turns from a scowl to a hard grimace. She hoots like an owl, loudly, and half-a-dozen Lanterns pop up in throughout the grounds. She makes another sound like a twittering bird and the Lanterns streak out of the ground to search the area around the manor. She motions for every one to go inside. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"The other Lanterns will find them if they're out there."[/COLOR] The manor's double doors open as Florrie leads you all up the short steps. Once everyone is inside, the doors are shut and barricaded. There are at least another half-a-dozen Dark Lanterns, that you can see, guard the interior of the manor house. Florrie leads you into the main hall. You find Carter, Lavia, and Sylemis sitting quietly in the room. The dragori tender is meditating in front of a warm fire while Carter is standing on a box to a large table with maps scattered across it. Lavia is curled up on one of the fainting couches under a blanket. She is sleeping, fitfully. There are a handful of other Tenders in the room but you see no sign of Huverel, Sylemis' young half-elf caretaker. The dragori's breathing is raspy and he sounds and looks like he is in pain again. Mutt moves to the dragori's side and nuzzles the reptilian druid-monk. [COLOR=rgb(172, 225, 175)]"I am glad you are alright,"[/COLOR] Sylemis says. [COLOR=rgb(172, 225, 175)]"The cccity needsss you more now than ever."[/COLOR] He coughs. Mutt whimpers. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"It's good you're here, Loremaster,"[/COLOR] Florrie says to Akos. [COLOR=rgb(222, 184, 135)]"We've tried everything to help him and nothing has worked."[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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