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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MacConnell" data-source="post: 8640859" data-attributes="member: 6855223">The trip to this particular swimming hole had been made by the four residents of South Road Fair many times and the trip was pleasantly uneventful, the only distraction being various birds and arboreal rodents noisily going about their usual activity. It was far enough of a walk that others from the village usually did not interrupt them. Once there, with a cursory look about the area, the six youth doffed their clothing and entered the water, enjoying the luxurious coolness of it. Relaxation gave way to play then returned to relaxation as Siofrita became more acquainted with Antapkos and Britta became more acquainted with Cormorant. Sprthnt and Kuwaia were already more than well acquainted and gave the others space, while enjoying the company of each other.As hunger again rose, as it often does in developing youths, the local four discussed and showed the other two where to find mussels along the banks while Siofrita and Sprthnt were able to collect some fish with their bows. When the moment of truth arrived, it was Sprthnt who braved a demonstration first when he ignited the kindling for a cook fire simply by touching it. Once comforted by this disclosure, it was demonstrated that all but Kuwaia could perform such a feat. At that moment, it was confirmed for everyone other than Sprthnt, who already knew, that Kuwaia was the only one of them who could not bend waylines. It would later be discovered that this deficiency was limited to affecting others, for she would eventually learn to augment herself.Back in town that evening, Antapkos and Cormorant got to spend another night sleeping in their rented hammocks, while the other four slept where they usually did. Shortly after first light, the four joined the other two when they were returning to the caravan informing them that they intended to follow along on the way to Bridgetown, to see how things went. Antapkos and Cormorant were glad at the idea and inquired if it were permissible. The four found the concept humorous, not having grown up with such oppression as that found in Asylim, especially The Flats.Vyerbluth, always a pernicious individual, was stomping around the caravan, displaying more aggravation than usual. Apparently two of the caravaners had not returned to their posts. Half of the guards, which did not include Antapkos or Cormorant, as they were still too new, were sent to locate the two missing individuals. About an hour later, the two were returned, being dragged by their heels by the guards who had been sent to find them. The two young men were not overly hurt but could not stand or even communicate in an intelligent manner. They blubbered and made uncoordinated movements with their arms. Vyerbluth was irate and mentioned to the swordsmen to just kill them and they would suffer the short-handedness.It was obvious that something was wrong with the men to cause such a predicament. Something had affected their minds and, as a result, their ability to bodily function. The six youths, especially Britta, realize that the condition is likely curable, but nothing could be done under the watchful eyes of all the other caravaners.[spoiler=Character Data]Antapkos: full wellnessSioftrita: full wellnessCormorant: full wellnessBritta: full wellnessSprthnt: full wellnessTunic: 48Kuwaia: full wellness[/spoiler][spoiler=Collectibles]nothing at this time[/spoiler][ooc]Each character receives 5 DP. State nominal actions and intentions and provide a random roll.[/ooc]</blockquote>

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