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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GlassEye" data-source="post: 6132141" data-attributes="member: 40413">Borric, Zelena, and Sylvain leave Aquos rushing about his so-called temple/library pulling books off the shelf and replacing them, muttering to himself about incomprehensible (and seemingly irrelevant) topics, and, occasionally, finding something that might be of actual use on the road.  The three adventurers take off to enjoy their evening partaking of the delights of civilization before their foray out into the wilds.Even with a long night of carousing and a late lunch Borric, Sylvain, and Zelena find themselves back at Aquos' home packed and ready to travel only to find Aquos stuffing a last bit of something wrapped in a bit of oilcloth into a pack stuffed overfull and bulging with who knows what.  "As promised, ready to go.  I think."  He smiles tiredly.  Hefting the pack to his shoulders Aquos staggers under its weight.  It is clear that it is about four times heavier than it should be for comfortable travel.Suddenly Aquos drops his pack which hits the floor with a thud that echoes through the chamber.  There may have been the crunch of glass when he dropped it but Aquos is darting off into the depths of his library and doesn't notice.  Soon he is back carrying a piece of blackened steel about a foot long on each side.  "It occurs to me that I was negligent in expressing my thanks for the effort you expended on my behalf in returning me to my normal body and trying to rescue the Bradan Feasa.  For that you have my apologies, and... this."  He thrusts the square of steel forward and upon its surface gleams an etching in an old style of a knight upon a horse crossing a stone bridge."This," continues Aquos, "is more than just a piece of artwork.  It has a function that may be of more use to you than I have ever found for myself.  It is a Bridge of No Small Moment and upon speaking a word of magical power will grow into a bridge such as is needed to cross whatever obstacle you may find blocking your path.  Another returns it to this shape.  Take it, use it or sell it as you wish, with my thanks."  He looks down almost shyly and notices a seeping wetness leaking from his pack.  "Oh.  Oh!"[sblock=OOC]I appreciate the understanding of my need to take a break.  I don't think we're at the best place to stop right now, though.  I'd rather continue on for the month or so that I had planned and then pick up after I've had a break and managed to finish off some other games.Also, Borric leveled up to 9th level on May 9 with 50012 xp.Aquos is paying you all with an Instant Bridge (7,000 gp value).  Feel free to keep or sell as you see fit.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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