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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Urko" data-source="post: 2248030" data-attributes="member: 30822">A burden is passed (Eff Flat, Erin, Sanae, Xavier)Aldinis freely passes the tube to Erin. When the artificer unwraps the strange artifact again, each of you is prepared for the emotional impact and the effect is far less distracting. Despite her training, Erin can detect no magic within it. She speculates that it might be psionic in nature; House Cannith taught it’s heirs about the existence of such phenomena but had little in-depth knowledge to pass on.  About all that 's known about psionics is that it involves an interaction between sentient minds and the Planes of Dream and Madness.  (OOC:  I rolled the appropriate checks for her.)As Erin examines the package, Aldinis speaks.  ”I have little else to tell you. I will continue to study, and watch. The only other bit of advice I can offer is personal, not gleaned from the Prophecy. Do not trust the Riedrans. Ever. They may appear to be charming benefactors, but the face you see is a mask, hiding the vilest monster you can imagine.” It is common knownledge that much of Newthrone was built with Riedran money and assistance. They have even gone so far as to supplement the militia with their own troops, nominally placed directly under the King’s command. The massive blackscale attack three months ago would certainly have overwhelmed the city’s defenses without their help.Aldinis reaches into her pocket and pulls out a paper-wrapped bundle, about the size of halfling’s fist.  ”I have one other thing to give you.”  She unwraps the paper to reveal another crystal, delicate pink with gold streaks.  ”Take this. If ever you are in dire trouble, if there seems to be no hope at all, break it. It will let me know where you are and I will come, as quickly as possible, and help, if I’m able.”  She looks at the floor.  ”I admit, it’s not much.  My powers are limited, so don’t expect miracles.  But I will do what I can.”  She walks towards the window and hops up onto the sill, preparing to step into the empty air.</blockquote>

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