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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Isida Kep'Tukari" data-source="post: 2892423" data-attributes="member: 4441">The 'forged seem bemused by Tondrek's questions, but it's also very obvious there's not a drop of malice in him.  Heart speaks up in response to the hyper-active half-orc's questions.  "No, it doesn't itch or hurt.  And we didn't have any attachments, I think components is the right word.  You can't put the plating back on, it's rather difficult to get it off.  Sometimes people look at us strangely, but many people think we're strange plating or no plating.  We four chose to be what we are, to embrace our living natures.  We can be more than simple war machines, Forge actually makes magical artifacts, Heart's a sorcerer, Palette is a painter, and I am a minstral," Heart explains.  "Did you make Sparky yourself?" Forge breaks in, her voice very curious.  Sparky leaps off of Tondrek's shoulder and lands on Forge's outstretched palm.  She gives him some petting while waiting for Tondrek's answer.~~~Those at the other table see Tondrek and the warforged party in an animated discussion.  However, the conversation has turned to parties in high places, which is of more interest to some than odd warforged.  Harolk:[sblock]You know, you don't even know where or when this party is... though the House Vadalis courier that sent it may.[/sblock]Shenystari: [sblock]  By using her own knowledge of meditation, she thinks she could lead Opal and her friends in a "meditation exercise," and then question them under hypnosis to see what they know.  Shenystari hears from the kids that the liquor is a dark, potent, and slightly bitter drink that makes one fall into a trance state for several hours.  People have been known to sleep-walk while under its effects, and some claim they can see through the eyes of other people while in their trance.  As to where it is produced, Shenystari can't find out, though the Illuminated Minds usually have a supply of it.  The grand vision of the Illuminated Minds seems to be self-improvement, an eventual merging of the spirit with the higher consciousness of the cosmos.  They're not exactly humanitarian, as they consider anyone who doesn't try to improve their minds as beneath their notice, but neither do they counsel violence or active cruelty.  This "duel of the spirits" is supposed to be a metaphorical representation between the different parts of the mind, base instincts, consciousness, and the higher godmind.  Opal will gladly tell you, as she's been trying to get you to go for the last week or so.  They hold their meetings in Arden Fair's home/temple in Upper Tavick's Landing, the Ocean View district to be precise.  It's a very rich area, suitable for the type of clientelle the Minds attract.  Some people seem entirely swayed by all the Illuminated Minds have to say, others simply are using the philosophy as a stepping stone in their academic journeys.  There are some kalashtar in the city, in the Broken Arch district in Middle Dura.  They don't advertise their presence, you had to party with five gold to learn that information.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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