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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MummyKitty" data-source="post: 2657168" data-attributes="member: 36179">Titus gets long winded again...Lost in thought, Titus had silently listened to the campfire chit-chat as he ate his meal.  His head was swimming, trying to unravel the mystery of the stag and the meaning behind the sudden appearance of another magus from Durenmar.  As a journeyman he was not privy to the many deliberations about the formation of Teneo, but he was led to believe that the convent was to be weighted toward students of Fengheld as they had contributed the most resources to its founding...Then there was the distraction of Lady Valeria. Of course, Titus found her comely, and had to restrain himself making his glances at her exposed ankles, her feminine hands and soft neck too obvious. Finally, discussion turned to the details of their encounter with the stag which brought his thoughts back to the immediate needs of the convent.  He waited patiently while others expressed their opinions, and finally took an opening to expound on the thoughts that had been racing through his mind."While I believe your conjecture is as good as any, Gorgamesh, and it could be seven days... it could just as well be seven moons, seven months, seven years before the stag returns.  Maybe it requires seven sacrfices?" Titus stood and paced about close to the fire."I think we mustn't jump to any conclusions about the creature without some further investigation.  There are several avenues we can pursue to get that information with little risk." He began holding up fingers for emphasis."First and foremost, as soon as she is fit, we should interrogate our redcap visitor and see what she knows. I'm not certain but I believe the stag was as surprised to see us as we were to see it.  Second, when it is light, we should scout, in force, the nearby area-- including the village-- to get a lay of the land.  Third, there may be information of legendary stags in our library, if it can be unpacked quickly we may find clues there. Finally, we have the stones here on the hilltop, they will speak if I ask.  They must have witnessed much and while stones such as these have dull senses, they may at least tell us of recent passages, especially large beings with a strong spirit."He sat back down and thrust a stick into the fire, holding one end.  "The issue of our vis stores must be discussed.... certainly we must be careful and make wise use of these resources, however, vis is of no use to a dead mage.  And, although I didn't ask for this posting, I intend to do my best to make this convent a success.  Frankly, it's not the stag I am worried about-- it's what he represents."With a gesture towards the dark treeline, he said, "I'm sure you've felt it, this forest is malign and dangerous. Taming these leagues of trees will be our greatest challenge."He pulled the stick from the flames and held it up, its end lit like a small torch. "I believe the stag was most displeased when I mentioned fire to our woodsman.  We must keep our bonfire bruning brightly until we have dealt with this problem."Titus sighed and slumped slighly, realizing how tired he was.  The prospects for a sound sleep tonight were not good.</blockquote>

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