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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 2824944" data-attributes="member: 9255">EBERRON: THE CREATION SCHEMA02/18/06SEGMENT 191“A Call of Duty”When passing over the edges of the Thrane Taskerdoo felt a call or a need.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure what it was, he just knew something called out to him.&nbsp; He looked down to his new wolf companion.&nbsp; The wolf was lying down on the deck away from the fire ring that powered the ship.&nbsp; He raised his head and thumped his tail.&nbsp; “You heard it too didn’t you Spirit.&nbsp; I wonder who it is?”The ship soon left the waters and reached the Gray Mists of the Mournlands.&nbsp; Taskerdoo tried to listen to the voice or call again but it either stopped or could not enter the Mists.&nbsp; He waits a few more moments before going to join the others.Two days later-The agents of Cannith reached the Mine where Whitehearth was carefully hidden.&nbsp; Cider and Cedious were investigating a series of tracks that came in and out of the mine.&nbsp; Spirit paused and looked around.&nbsp; He sniffed and whimpered a bit.&nbsp; Taskerdoo patted the animal on the head.&nbsp; “What is it?”&nbsp; Then he could hear it.The call.&nbsp; He closed his eyes and listened carefully.&nbsp; The call was weaker and more chaotic this time.&nbsp; However, it was clear it was a call for aid.&nbsp; A call from a powerful druid / mage.&nbsp; He continued to concentrate on the call as Cedious and Cider followed the tracks to a melted hatch.&nbsp; He didn’t hear them talk about what was there and what could have melted the hatch as it did.&nbsp; His mind was elsewhere.&nbsp; His mind wandered and was within a druid’s grove in Thrane.&nbsp; Something serious was happening within Thrane.&nbsp; Something unnatural.Taskerdoo quietly leaves the party as they search for clues about what had transpired within this branch of the mine.&nbsp; On the way out he hears something near the entrance.&nbsp; Spirit sniffs and lets him know it is wolves like him and another wolf that is different.&nbsp; It is bigger and stronger.&nbsp; The smell of blood clings to them also.Taskerdoo fears for the worse then sees the lead animal.&nbsp; A Dire Wolf!&nbsp; It looks like it has been in intense combat.&nbsp; Taskerdoo and Spirit step back into the shadows and wait.&nbsp; Suddenly, the Dire Wolf stops and her tail begin to wag quickly.&nbsp; And it speaks!&nbsp; “They are here!&nbsp;&nbsp; I knew they would come!&nbsp; The dead one said no but I knew!&nbsp; Quickly!&nbsp; Quickly lets go see them!”&nbsp; and the small pack rushes away.&nbsp; Taskerdoo hears the pack reach his friends and knows there will be no need for him here.&nbsp; The call.They exit the mine and the ship still hangs low.&nbsp; The druid mage and his animal companion / familiar goes to the ship.&nbsp; The mage that was going to watch over the ship and several men are on the ground.“Where are the others?” he asks.“Inside.&nbsp; Cedious is speaking to the natives he knows.”“That large wolf?”“Yes.&nbsp;&nbsp; Something has come up.&nbsp; I do not take my oath with House Cannith lightly but I must go.&nbsp; If I can I will return.”“What has happened?”“I have been …summoned.&nbsp; I really must go.”“Where are you going?&nbsp; What has happened?”“I wish I knew.&nbsp; I am being summoned to Thrane.&nbsp; They may need your arcane help.”“Hmmm.&nbsp;&nbsp; True but yourself?”“Coming.”“Go.&nbsp;&nbsp; Help them.&nbsp; Cedious needs all the help he can get.&nbsp; He may be the luckiest halfling I have ever known but he will need all the help he can get when that luck runs out.&nbsp; He will need your help.”Capio, the mage, considers this briefly then turns to the men.&nbsp; “Have the pilot rise a bit higher.&nbsp; Get away from range of arrows.&nbsp; We will be back.”The men take their orders and climb the rope ladder back on board.&nbsp; Capio heads for the mining cave entrance.&nbsp; Taskerdoo waits only a few more minutes before a large Celestial Eagle arrives.&nbsp; “Spirit- join your cousins.&nbsp; Join the Dire Wolf’s pack.&nbsp; Look out for them.&nbsp; I must do this.&nbsp; It is important.”The wolf sits pants and watches as the eagle takes flight with his master on its back.&nbsp; Once the eagle is no more than a dot in the dark sky he turns and bounds for the mine and his new adopted family.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="megamania, post: 2824944, member: 9255"] EBERRON: THE CREATION SCHEMA 02/18/06 SEGMENT 191 “A Call of Duty” When passing over the edges of the Thrane Taskerdoo felt a call or a need. He wasn’t sure what it was, he just knew something called out to him. He looked down to his new wolf companion. The wolf was lying down on the deck away from the fire ring that powered the ship. He raised his head and thumped his tail. “You heard it too didn’t you Spirit. I wonder who it is?” The ship soon left the waters and reached the Gray Mists of the Mournlands. Taskerdoo tried to listen to the voice or call again but it either stopped or could not enter the Mists. He waits a few more moments before going to join the others. Two days later- The agents of Cannith reached the Mine where Whitehearth was carefully hidden. Cider and Cedious were investigating a series of tracks that came in and out of the mine. Spirit paused and looked around. He sniffed and whimpered a bit. Taskerdoo patted the animal on the head. “What is it?” Then he could hear it. The call. He closed his eyes and listened carefully. The call was weaker and more chaotic this time. However, it was clear it was a call for aid. A call from a powerful druid / mage. He continued to concentrate on the call as Cedious and Cider followed the tracks to a melted hatch. He didn’t hear them talk about what was there and what could have melted the hatch as it did. His mind was elsewhere. His mind wandered and was within a druid’s grove in Thrane. Something serious was happening within Thrane. Something unnatural. Taskerdoo quietly leaves the party as they search for clues about what had transpired within this branch of the mine. On the way out he hears something near the entrance. Spirit sniffs and lets him know it is wolves like him and another wolf that is different. It is bigger and stronger. The smell of blood clings to them also. Taskerdoo fears for the worse then sees the lead animal. A Dire Wolf! It looks like it has been in intense combat. Taskerdoo and Spirit step back into the shadows and wait. Suddenly, the Dire Wolf stops and her tail begin to wag quickly. And it speaks! “They are here! I knew they would come! The dead one said no but I knew! Quickly! Quickly lets go see them!” and the small pack rushes away. Taskerdoo hears the pack reach his friends and knows there will be no need for him here. The call. They exit the mine and the ship still hangs low. The druid mage and his animal companion / familiar goes to the ship. The mage that was going to watch over the ship and several men are on the ground. “Where are the others?” he asks. “Inside. Cedious is speaking to the natives he knows.” “That large wolf?” “Yes. Something has come up. I do not take my oath with House Cannith lightly but I must go. If I can I will return.” “What has happened?” “I have been …summoned. I really must go.” “Where are you going? What has happened?” “I wish I knew. I am being summoned to Thrane. They may need your arcane help.” “Hmmm. True but yourself?” “Coming.” “Go. Help them. Cedious needs all the help he can get. He may be the luckiest halfling I have ever known but he will need all the help he can get when that luck runs out. He will need your help.” Capio, the mage, considers this briefly then turns to the men. “Have the pilot rise a bit higher. Get away from range of arrows. We will be back.” The men take their orders and climb the rope ladder back on board. Capio heads for the mining cave entrance. Taskerdoo waits only a few more minutes before a large Celestial Eagle arrives. “Spirit- join your cousins. Join the Dire Wolf’s pack. Look out for them. I must do this. It is important.” The wolf sits pants and watches as the eagle takes flight with his master on its back. Once the eagle is no more than a dot in the dark sky he turns and bounds for the mine and his new adopted family. [/QUOTE]

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