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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Qik" data-source="post: 5685883" data-attributes="member: 6673727">The halfling once again adjusts his glasses in what seems to be a nervious tic; frowning thoughtfully, he says, "No, I don't mind, my dear, but I'm not sure how much use I'll be.  But I'll be glad to tell you what I know." As Phedilo speaks, the others notice him shifting from a demeanor appropriate to a prisoner to that of a scholar, which he seems to wear well."From what I can tell, those responsible for my imprisonment are known as the Ears of the Whisperer.  As you may know - having found me here, after all - the Ears claim to be followers of Issolatha, a halfling deity holding sway over the divinatory arts, among other things.  I say 'claim' because the Ears and their actions are far from representative of Issolatha's followers on the whole - I should know, being one myself.  But in any event, their association with the Divine Whisperer, unreciprocated though it may be, is indicative of their interests: the Eye that Peers Through the Veil, the Hidden Path, and the Other World and its inhabitants.  Beyond these general interests, their intentions and pursuits are little known, but some have taken notice of the fact - not the least of which being myself, given my current circumstances - that they have become increasingly active in pursuing whatever aims they have.  Their theft of the gnome's seeing-deck - which likely rivals that of any comparable artifact in this part of the world - is indicative of this increase.As for why they saw fit to take me prisoner: I am, among other things, extremely knowledgeable in the area of magical items, both in terms of their origins and their utilization.  The gnome's deck, much like the gnome himself, doesn't give up its secrets easily - the order brought me here in the hopes of using my knowledge to glean some of these secrets.  I am happy to say that they were, on the whole, unsuccessful to this end.  A short time ago - perhaps a day or two - those members of the order who were questioning me left hurriedly.  Given your presence here now, my guess is that they became aware of your pursuit of them.  Not even the gnome could keep them completely in the dark of your coming, especially in the absence of the necessary tools."  It seems clear that Phedilo could continue to talk if desired, and only stopped here in the absence of a more suitable place to do so.[sblock=OOC]Also wanted to mention - at this point we're approaching the end of my original adventure (my guess is a weekish, give or take).  As I'd mentioned earlier, I did prepare a bit of an add-on - mostly combat-based, something of a different vibe than what we've had so far, also designed to expand a bit on both Phedilo and the Ears of the Whisperer.  As it stands, it would bring everyone to level 2.  I wanted to check and make sure that everyone was interested in continuing on, though - if anyone wanted to bow out, for whatever reason, I'd totally understand.  So just let me know what you think: if we need to, I'm sure we can pick up some replacements.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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