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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rath Lorien" data-source="post: 4045748" data-attributes="member: 15812">Annison takes a deep breath, considering the options."Many of us have expressed the feeling we were drawn here for some purpose known only to the Light.  I am certain that I was brought here by the Light as were you all in order to capture this book and keep it from the hands of the Drakkar.  I also believe that the rising threat of the Drakkar must be brought to the attention of the proper authorities.""I have grown to trust these stalwart companions.  They have proven themselves to be enemies of the darkness and allies of the Light.  However it would be unwise for us to underestimate the power of the Drakkar or the strength of their motivation to recover the book.  Though our combined strength is great, we are not equiped to defend the book here in this wilderness so close to the power center of the Drakkar and so far from the divine power of the Church of the Light.  Furthermore, though the information given us by the Lady Vera is valuable in assessing this challenge, it is incomplete.  We cannot afford to make any mistakes, the stakes are too high.""Though I hate the thought of anyone having to suffer the effects of the book, I believe the book must be taken to Illum where it can be protected, investigated, warded, and, Light willing, destroyed.""We must make all possible speed and so, Vadric, I propose that you use your Word of Recall.  If my understanding of this great blessing of the Light is correct, then Vadric should have the ability to return with any of this party that wishes to return.""This, unfortunately, will mean that the rest of the crew and passengers of the shipwreck will be left behind.  I do not favor their chances here alone, but keep the book from the Drakkar must be the highest priority.  I fear we have only just tasted the darkness into which they are capable of descending.""Some of us might prefer to remain behind rather than to abandon the others.  For myself, I would be willing to stay behind to help defend the camp here and attempt to aid those who remain as best I can.""We should consider taking DeSion back to Illum, as well as Lady Vera.  Their insight into this threat may prove valuable.  But in any case enough of us must return in order to protect the book until it can be delivered to those who can best protect it."</blockquote>

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