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<blockquote data-quote="AmorFati" data-source="post: 2477680" data-attributes="member: 33618"><p>Siam</p><p></p><p>Kilana sighs and smiles at your caution. <span style="color: Magenta">“It is no wonder you haven’t seen me before sweetling, because I just arrived here today. You are known to my masters though, and I assure you that they know more of what happened to your tribe than any one of these dusty old tomes. And perhaps most of all, what your role was in its destruction was…” </span> she smiles sadly at you before continuing. <span style="color: Magenta">“I am afraid that this is the extent of my knowledge of the matter. However, if you would like some questions answered, be at the Whistling Gale tomorrow, one bell before noon.”</span> Wings flapping, she jumps up on the table and turns towards the only window in the room. <span style="color: Magenta">“Do you have any last questions before I depart? I have such a busy schedule tonight.”</span></p><p></p><p>_*_*_*_*_*_*_</p><p></p><p>Slizz:</p><p></p><p>The man smiles at your rather stumbling attempt at a reading, and retracts his hand (paw?) <span style="color: Navy">“Ok, I’ll cut the crap then. Galrus is dead. He was slain a few days ago by something far more terrible than himself. Your tribe is not faring well, I fear, and they need your help. My masters intend to fight this Shadow that is descending on the country, and whatever it was that kill Galrus is part of this Shadow. They would like your help and co-operation in bringing this Shadow into the light. No pun intended…” </span> he finishes and chuckles at his own witticism. <span style="color: Navy">“Now, you are not the only one currently being brought into this war. Be at the Whistling Gale one bell before noon tomorrow, and you will know more of what is waiting you, us, these coming days and weeks.”</span> He stands and heads for the exit, then stops and pulls a small bag out from one of his pockets and throws it at the table. You can see the outline of several medium-sized rats inside the bag. <span style="color: Navy"> “For your trouble ma’am. Fairly fresh.” </span> </p><p></p><p>_*_*_*_*_*_*_</p><p></p><p>Bendith</p><p></p><p>The grig snickers at your keen interest in this unknown adventure. “<span style="color: SeaGreen">As you know, a Shadow is coming, and coming fast. My masters will do everything to fight it, and they need your expertise. A gathering of like-minded individuals will occur here tomorrow, one bell before noon. If you are still interested, be sure to be here. Now, I am thirsty!” </span> the small fey flies over to the bar, gets a small tankard of ale and returns. <span style="color: SeaGreen">“My name is Kallenvor by the way. Nice to meet you.” </span> He then takes out a small fiddle and start to play a jolly tune, to the enjoyment of the patrons of the tables close by.</p><p></p><p>_*_*_*_*_*_*_</p><p></p><p>Anderos</p><p></p><p>Tut’Keldir has not much to say about the stranger. He was of average build and height, cloaked and hooded, so as to hide his face. After getting everything you can out of your friend, you head back towards the Whistling Gale. As you enter and quickly locate Bendith, you see that he is not alone. He is accompanied by an even smaller bug-like creature, this one playing a fiddle. A few minutes later you get to talk to him one-on-one and you’ve explained the situation to the Pixie, when all of a sudden a voice speaks up just behind your left ear. <span style="color: SeaGreen">“I am sorry sir, but I could not help but overhear your conversation. Quite a predicament there.”</span> You turn around, and see the fiddle-playing bug. <span style="color: SeaGreen">“I might be able to help you though. Moybau is a creature of the Shadow, and my masters are willing to do almost anything to bring him down. You should come here at the gathering tomorrow, one bell before noon. You might be able to get their help with the poison and all!”</span> it finishes with a sad grin.</p><p></p><p>_*_*_*_*_*_*_</p><p></p><p>Torsak</p><p></p><p><span style="color: Indigo">"My appearance is not important. What is important though is our goals – we both want to find out more about this Shadow, and restore the balance. My masters have begun gathering people like you, adventurers able to fight what is coming, and will speak to all of you tomorrow at the Whistling Gale, one hour before noon. I myself will not be able to be there, I got other tasks to see to, but my masters know you well, and would like to see your face among the gathered. My time here grow short and I must need depart, but if you have any more pressing questions, I will try to answer them as best I can before I leave…”</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AmorFati, post: 2477680, member: 33618"] Siam Kilana sighs and smiles at your caution. [COLOR=Magenta]“It is no wonder you haven’t seen me before sweetling, because I just arrived here today. You are known to my masters though, and I assure you that they know more of what happened to your tribe than any one of these dusty old tomes. And perhaps most of all, what your role was in its destruction was…” [/COLOR] she smiles sadly at you before continuing. [COLOR=Magenta]“I am afraid that this is the extent of my knowledge of the matter. However, if you would like some questions answered, be at the Whistling Gale tomorrow, one bell before noon.”[/COLOR] Wings flapping, she jumps up on the table and turns towards the only window in the room. [COLOR=Magenta]“Do you have any last questions before I depart? I have such a busy schedule tonight.”[/COLOR] _*_*_*_*_*_*_ Slizz: The man smiles at your rather stumbling attempt at a reading, and retracts his hand (paw?) [COLOR=Navy]“Ok, I’ll cut the crap then. Galrus is dead. He was slain a few days ago by something far more terrible than himself. Your tribe is not faring well, I fear, and they need your help. My masters intend to fight this Shadow that is descending on the country, and whatever it was that kill Galrus is part of this Shadow. They would like your help and co-operation in bringing this Shadow into the light. No pun intended…” [/COLOR] he finishes and chuckles at his own witticism. [COLOR=Navy]“Now, you are not the only one currently being brought into this war. Be at the Whistling Gale one bell before noon tomorrow, and you will know more of what is waiting you, us, these coming days and weeks.”[/COLOR] He stands and heads for the exit, then stops and pulls a small bag out from one of his pockets and throws it at the table. You can see the outline of several medium-sized rats inside the bag. [COLOR=Navy] “For your trouble ma’am. Fairly fresh.” [/COLOR] _*_*_*_*_*_*_ Bendith The grig snickers at your keen interest in this unknown adventure. “[COLOR=SeaGreen]As you know, a Shadow is coming, and coming fast. My masters will do everything to fight it, and they need your expertise. A gathering of like-minded individuals will occur here tomorrow, one bell before noon. If you are still interested, be sure to be here. Now, I am thirsty!” [/COLOR] the small fey flies over to the bar, gets a small tankard of ale and returns. [COLOR=SeaGreen]“My name is Kallenvor by the way. Nice to meet you.” [/COLOR] He then takes out a small fiddle and start to play a jolly tune, to the enjoyment of the patrons of the tables close by. _*_*_*_*_*_*_ Anderos Tut’Keldir has not much to say about the stranger. He was of average build and height, cloaked and hooded, so as to hide his face. After getting everything you can out of your friend, you head back towards the Whistling Gale. As you enter and quickly locate Bendith, you see that he is not alone. He is accompanied by an even smaller bug-like creature, this one playing a fiddle. A few minutes later you get to talk to him one-on-one and you’ve explained the situation to the Pixie, when all of a sudden a voice speaks up just behind your left ear. [COLOR=SeaGreen]“I am sorry sir, but I could not help but overhear your conversation. Quite a predicament there.”[/COLOR] You turn around, and see the fiddle-playing bug. [COLOR=SeaGreen]“I might be able to help you though. Moybau is a creature of the Shadow, and my masters are willing to do almost anything to bring him down. You should come here at the gathering tomorrow, one bell before noon. You might be able to get their help with the poison and all!”[/COLOR] it finishes with a sad grin. _*_*_*_*_*_*_ Torsak [COLOR=Indigo]"My appearance is not important. What is important though is our goals – we both want to find out more about this Shadow, and restore the balance. My masters have begun gathering people like you, adventurers able to fight what is coming, and will speak to all of you tomorrow at the Whistling Gale, one hour before noon. I myself will not be able to be there, I got other tasks to see to, but my masters know you well, and would like to see your face among the gathered. My time here grow short and I must need depart, but if you have any more pressing questions, I will try to answer them as best I can before I leave…”[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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