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Message: <blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6285601" data-attributes="member: 9255">THE HIDDEN06 THE DRUID SEGMENT 053“RETURN TO THE SWAMP”4/06/14NYMM 28, 999They march into the swamp and continue into the night.   The sun is just beginning to glow on the horizon when Cy hears something moving with the group.  Concentrating on the sound, the source seems to be following them.Looking that way they spot eye shine.  Wolves.Rather than have unnecessary violence and death of animals, Tom communicates with them.“Hungry.”“We are not the food you want.”“Swamp is changing.  Food taste funny.  Hungry.”“We are too powerful for you.  Leave us.  Find other food.”“Hungry.”Tom removes some trail rations and tosses them to the lead wolf.  It sniffs at the dried meat and fruit.  “Hungry for meat- fresh meat.”“You cannot eat these two but they can destroy you and your pack.”The wolf looks at RAF whom is trying to understand what Tom is doing through his grunts, growls and strange body language.“What are you doing?” asks Cy.“She cast a spell to communicate with the wolves…. I think.” Answers the artificer.“Correct.  I am trying to convince them to find easier food.  Mice, rats or a rabbit even.” Says Tom while not removing his eyes from the pack leader.“I like rabbits.” Says the gnome looking down at his muddy slippers.Tom repeats his suggestion to the wolves.“They speak to me.” Offers the gnome quietly.The wolf pack leader begins to pace.  She truly believes the group may be the last available food here.“I like rabbits. “ repeats the gnome whom weaves an unseen spell.  Everyone is ignoring the annoying and pathetic gnome.The sound of something in the brush can be heard.  The wolf pack all turn to it.  “Food” is the last thing Tom understands as the pack quickly run to the sound for the hunt.They stop shortly after this to rest. Tom recounts the entire conversation to the group.  Truth questions what they meant by the changed water and different tasting food.Having rested they continue on.   Before long they reach a thick area of brush.  Within the brush they see a structure.“Oh goody!  We’re there!” exclaims the happy Gnome.</blockquote>

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