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 ==== Fetching help ====
-Simry, Cypress and Buibui reached Vinginnore, where they decided to visit the [[Hearth of Raskill]], the local temple to [[Raskill|Halfling deity]]. There, they bartered with the High Proprietor to gain the services of [[Elias Proudfoot]] in exchange for Buibui's father's honey and a promise of Simry's family's caravan stopping here in the future. Concerned that they were without any fighters, they revisited The Gutted Carp, where they met [[Windellad]], an Elven rogue, and his friend [[Oreoid|"Big O"]], a Human fighter who appeared to be somewhat deformed and who spoke only in grunts and gestures.
+Simry, Cypress and Buibui reached Vinginnore, where they decided to visit the [[Hearth of Raskill]], the local temple to [[Raskill|the Halfling deity]]. There, they bartered with the High Proprietor to gain the services of [[Elias Proudfoot]] in exchange for Buibui's father's honey and a promise of Simry's family's caravan stopping here in the future. Concerned that they were without any fighters, they revisited The Gutted Carp, where they met [[Windellad]], an Elven rogue, and his friend [[Oreoid|"Big O"]], a Human fighter who appeared to be somewhat deformed and who spoke only in grunts and gestures.
 The group took the ferry back across the river, and there were met by Skellion. He conveyed to Simry what had happened back at the ruins, and the group proceeded west toward Pallinnore.

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 At dinner, Suterza arrived with an abjurer per the group's request. He introduced himself as [[Pleh Detnaw]] and was quickly welcomed. The group was enjoying their cheesesteak sandwiches when a Halfling entered the inn and came over to the group's table. He said his name was [[Cypress Tanginule]], a ranger who had been sent by the Council of Merchants to aid the group as he was familiar with the area they'd be traveling. He, too, was welcomed, and let everyone know that supplies would be arriving in the morning as they had requested.
-Cypress then informed the group that in order to reach Pallinore they would need to cross the [[Vorilon River]] by ferry at the town of [[Vinginnore]]. Kurzik expressed his concern about the sturdiness of the craft, noting the two genasi at the table. Cypress reassured him, noting that there was not an easier crossing for several days' journey. Beyond that, Cypress could not confirm grimlock had been seen in the ruins, but that other rangers had seen some type of humanoids in the ruins.
+Cypress then informed the group that in order to reach Pallinore they would need to cross the [[Vorilon River]] by [[Vinginnore Ferry|ferry]] at the town of [[Vinginnore]]. Kurzik expressed his concern about the sturdiness of the craft, noting the two genasi at the table. Cypress reassured him, noting that there was not an easier crossing for several days' journey. Beyond that, Cypress could not confirm grimlock had been seen in the ruins, but that other rangers had seen some type of humanoids in the ruins.
 == Setting out at last ==

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 As the evening went on, everyone eventually returned to the inn. The genasi and Dwarves retired upstairs, while Stom came in with an [[orc]] named [[Melctz]] with whom he had brawled at the temple. The two avariel brought a translator named [[Chargechalk Casselwort|Chalk]] from [[The Great Waystation|the temple]] of [[Sedric]] and introduced him to Rhone and Calirain as well. Then, the group settled in as the entertainment for the evening began in the form of the [[Terrible Brutish Minstrels]].
-During the concert, a friend of Lucille's arrived, and she called him over to Rhone's table. He introduced himself as [[Richard the Feral]], and offered his services as a fighter. Also, Lorelei took note of Skellion's discomfort at the music and, at intermission, she and Tempest went to his table. They spoke with Brianna, and discovered that they had all spoken with Rhone. As Brianna worried at Skellion not eating, Tempest offered to warm his food, using a jet of flame from her finger. This gave the two avariel a start, and Chalk came over and asked them not to do it again.
+During the concert, a friend of Lucille's arrived, and she called him over to Rhone's table. He introduced himself as [[Richard the Feral]], and offered his services as a fighter. Also, Lorelei took note of Skellion's discomfort at the music and, at intermission, she and Tempest went to his table. They spoke with Brianna, and discovered that they had all spoken with Rhone. As Brianna worried at Skellion not eating, Tempest offered to warm his food, using [[firefinger|a jet of flame from her finger]]. This gave the two avariel a start, and Chalk came over and asked them not to do it again.
 Brianna, Skellion, Lorelei and Tempest went over to Rhone's table to get an update on the mission. They worried over the fact that they had had few prospects for warriors, and Rhone wondered if the group of genasi and Dwarves might be convinced to join them. Tempest agreed to attempt to convince the rest of her comrades as well.

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 === The interviews ===
 ==== The first day ====
-On the first evening, they met a pair of Elves named [[Nimbus]] and [[Stratus]]. When they were unable to communicate, they asked [[Muria]] whether someone might be available to translate Elven, and she suggested [[Lucille]], an acquaintance of Rhone's and a member of the [[Thieves' Guild of Nazivonema]]. The two revealed themselves to be [[avariel]], seeking to acquire magical methods of protection from fire. They later met with [[Brianna]], a priestess of [[Helandra (deity)|Helandra]], and her charge, a young flyer [[saurial]] thief named [[Skellion]].
+On the first evening, they met a pair of Elves named [[Nimbus]] and [[Stratus]]. When they were unable to communicate, they asked [[Muria]] whether someone might be available to translate Elven, and she suggested [[Lucille]], an acquaintance of Rhone's and a member of the [[Thieves' Guild of Nazivonema]]. The two revealed themselves to be [[avariel]], seeking to acquire magical methods of protection from fire. They later met with [[Brianna Carter|Brianna]], a priestess of [[Helandra (deity)|Helandra]], and her charge, a young flyer [[saurial]] thief named [[Skellion]].
 Lucille went to the Temple of Helandra that night and invited Brianna and Skellion to join the Guild. The two went the next morning and met with [[Slinter]], who signed them up. Since they were short on their first dues payment, he agreed to try and find Skellion a job to do to defray the expense.
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 Below is a list of characters who were involved at one point or another in this adventure:
-*[[Brianna]] - run by Lou McLeary
+*[[Brianna Carter|Brianna]] - run by Lou McLeary
 *[[Buibui]] - run by Shelley Proulx
 *[[Calirain]] - run by Scott Ford

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 Meanwhile, Skellion attempted to coax Stom to the table with Rhone, but Stom steadfastly ignored him. Then, Skellion swooped over and snatched Stom's mug of ale. Stom stormed over to the table and picked up a chair, apparently to swing, and activated the RDI's defenses, causing him to drop through the floor. After reassurances that he was OK, Rhone went over to the others at his table and attempted to recruit them into his party. This did not go over well, especially the idea of needing to demonstrate their abilities, leaving Rhone to return to his table. The remaining five discussed the possibility of forming their own party based on the leads they'd gotten from Koltar.
-After the minstrels from the previous evening finished their performance, Simry went over and introduced herself to them and made the acquaintance of [[Thomlin]], a local impresario. He gave her a ticket to [[Nazivonema Public Repertory|his troupe]]'s production of ''[[The Sea-Going Ghost]]'' for the following day at noon in the city's amphitheater.
+After the minstrels from the previous evening finished their performance, Simry went over and introduced herself to them and made the acquaintance of [[Thomlin]], a local impresario. He gave her a ticket to [[Nazivonema Public Repertory|his troupe]]'s production of ''[[The Sea-Going Ghost]]'' for the following day at noon in the [[Versilo Amphitheatre]].
 === Demonstration day ===
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 Next, Rhone came over to Stom, who was standing off to the side with Melctz and a couple others from Perasin's temple, [[Sum Ran Dum Shmo]] and [[Petzgl|Pete]], and invited him to spar with him. They faced off and, despite Rhone's attempt to parry, Stom was able to knock him to the ground with a single swing of his club. As Rhone was shaking off the blow, Chalk offered to heal him. Rhone declined and continued sparring with other candidates, which was noted Stom and his buddies.
-Lorelei demonstrated some [[illusion]]s for Calirain, and the two discussed her spells being useful as distractions. Xotznoxl suggested they could be useful in an ambush, but Calirain cautioned them both to keep this to themselves, as Rhone believes ambushes to be dishonorable. Meanwhile, Simrey took her leave and went to see the play at the amphitheatre. The two dwarves also departed to wander the market, while Stom and friends returned to the temple of Perasin.
+Lorelei demonstrated some [[illusion]]s for Calirain, and the two discussed her spells being useful as distractions. Xotznoxl suggested they could be useful in an ambush, but Calirain cautioned them both to keep this to themselves, as Rhone believes ambushes to be dishonorable. Meanwhile, Simry took her leave and went to see the play at the amphitheatre. The two dwarves also departed to wander the market, while Stom and friends returned to the temple of Perasin.
 Once the demonstrations were done, Rhone chose Lucille, Brianna, Skellion, Lorelei, Nimbus, Stratus, Richard the Feral, Suterza, and another fighter named [[Fenrin]] to join his mission. They discussed the possibility of taking on the grimlock, about which Rhone had also heard. As they were short on funds, the group decided they would seek out possible sponsors for the mission before meeting back at the RDI that evening.

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 Meanwhile, Kurzik, Cedic and Simry met with Mason Greenway and provided him with their list of needs. Mason expressed relief at the break with Rhone, as it freed the group from any semblance of conflict with the Allied Temples. He let them know he would do the best he could to fill all their requests by the following morning. They returned to the common room, and were soon joined by the group from Perasin's temple. Fleur and Fauna talked to Kurzik about their skills, and they were brought into the group.
-As the party discussed the mission ahead, a group of people entered. Simry recognized one as [[Llewsgoc]], a forest gnome keeper of [[giant bee]]s with whom her family had traded before. As she approached, he was agitatedly expressing his displeasure at the renewed danger along the road to the west with Garth. Simry joined the discussion, telling him of her involvement with resolving the situation, calming him some. He introduced his daughter, [[Buibui]], a budding wizard who was interested in becoming an adventurer. Simry invited her to speak with Kurzik and, despite some trepidation regarding her familiar, a [[hairy spider]] named [[Fluzz]], she, too, was cleared to join the group.
+As the party discussed the mission ahead, a group of people entered. Simry recognized one as [[Llewsgoc]], a forest gnome keeper of [[giant bee]]s with whom her family had traded before. As she approached, he was agitatedly expressing his displeasure at the renewed danger along the road to the west with Garth. Simry joined the discussion, telling him of her involvement with resolving the situation, calming him some. He introduced his daughter, [[Buibui]], a budding wizard who was interested in becoming an adventurer. Simry invited her to speak with Kurzik and, despite some trepidation regarding her [[familiar]], a [[hairy spider]] named [[Fluzz]], she, too, was cleared to join the group.
 Brianna and Skellion returned to the RDI and joined everyone for lunch. There were a few tense moments when Fleur alerted her to the presence of Fluzz, but Buibui and Simry did their best to reassure her that Fluzz was not a threat. Brianna settled back into her chair, saying Skellion was a vegetarian, a relief to both spider and mage. After Fluzz expressed his displeasure with the druid, additions were made to the list of supplies and Simry sent a note to the council after lunch.
-At dinner, Suterza arrived with an abjurer per the group's request. He introduced himself as [[Pleh Detnaw]] and was quickly welcomed. The group was enjoying their cheesesteak sandwiches when a Halfling entered the inn and came over to the group's table. He said his name was [[Cypress Tanginule]], a ranger who had been sent by the Council of Merchants to aid the group as he was familiar with the area they'd be traveling. He, too, was welcomed, and quickly took a seat at the table, letting everyone know that supplies would be arriving in the morning as they had requested.
+At dinner, Suterza arrived with an abjurer per the group's request. He introduced himself as [[Pleh Detnaw]] and was quickly welcomed. The group was enjoying their cheesesteak sandwiches when a Halfling entered the inn and came over to the group's table. He said his name was [[Cypress Tanginule]], a ranger who had been sent by the Council of Merchants to aid the group as he was familiar with the area they'd be traveling. He, too, was welcomed, and let everyone know that supplies would be arriving in the morning as they had requested.
-Cypress ordered his own cheesesteak, then informed the group that they would need to cross the [[Vorilon River]] by ferry at the town of [[Vinginnore]] before reaching Pallinnore. Kurzik expressed his concerned about the sturdiness of the craft, noting the two genasi at the table. Cypress reassured him, noting that there was not an easier crossing for several days' journey. Beyond that, Cypress could not confirm grimlock they had been seen in the ruins, but that other rangers had seen some type of humanoids in the ruins. He advised that we all be prepared for the unexpected.
+Cypress then informed the group that in order to reach Pallinore they would need to cross the [[Vorilon River]] by ferry at the town of [[Vinginnore]]. Kurzik expressed his concern about the sturdiness of the craft, noting the two genasi at the table. Cypress reassured him, noting that there was not an easier crossing for several days' journey. Beyond that, Cypress could not confirm grimlock had been seen in the ruins, but that other rangers had seen some type of humanoids in the ruins.
 == Setting out at last ==

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-| ''[[The Missing Mace Case]]'' || '''''Starting Small'''''<br>and<br>''[[On the Good Ship Daikigyou]]'' || ''[[Into the Borderlands]]''
+| ''[[The Missing Mace Case]]''<br>and<br>''[[Pirates Ahoy!]]'' || '''''Starting Small'''''<br>and<br>''[[On the Good Ship Daikigyou]]'' || ''[[Into the Borderlands]]''
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 Lorelei particularly seemed interested in Simry's humming at one point, and they exchanged a look, but nothing came of it. Shortly thereafter, Simry and Stom went to visit [[The Battle Place]], the local temple of [[Perasin]]. Tempest, meanwhile, was excited about having seen Rhone's posted message, especially the opportunity to do good deeds. Once the time for meeting arrived, Lorelei's group, with the exception of Elmadon, eventually approached Rhone as well. Rhone told them of his mission, and the group was interested, but unsure.
-As the evening went on, everyone eventually returned to the inn. The genasi and Dwarves retired upstairs, while Stom came in with an [[orc]] named [[Melctz]] with whom he had brawled at the temple. The two avariel brought a translator named [[Chargechalk Casselwort|Chalk]] from the temple of [[Sedric]] and introduced him to Rhone and Calirain as well. Then, the group settled in as the entertainment for the evening began in the form of the [[Terrible Brutish Minstrels]].
+As the evening went on, everyone eventually returned to the inn. The genasi and Dwarves retired upstairs, while Stom came in with an [[orc]] named [[Melctz]] with whom he had brawled at the temple. The two avariel brought a translator named [[Chargechalk Casselwort|Chalk]] from [[The Great Waystation|the temple]] of [[Sedric]] and introduced him to Rhone and Calirain as well. Then, the group settled in as the entertainment for the evening began in the form of the [[Terrible Brutish Minstrels]].
 During the concert, a friend of Lucille's arrived, and she called him over to Rhone's table. He introduced himself as [[Richard the Feral]], and offered his services as a fighter. Also, Lorelei took note of Skellion's discomfort at the music and, at intermission, she and Tempest went to his table. They spoke with Brianna, and discovered that they had all spoken with Rhone. As Brianna worried at Skellion not eating, Tempest offered to warm his food, using a jet of flame from her finger. This gave the two avariel a start, and Chalk came over and asked them not to do it again.

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 Rhone and Calirain returned to the inn, as Calirain told his friend what he learned about the strange people they had met the previous evening. Meanwhile, a third group of travelers arrived in the inn. This one comprised [[Lorelei]] and [[Tempest Tits-And-Ash|Tempest Planewalker]], both mages, a druid named [[David]], two fighters named [[Xotznoxl]] and [[Sloj]], and a ranger named [[Elmadon]].
-Lorelei particularly seemed interested in Simry's humming at one point, and they exchanged a look, but nothing came of it. Shortly thereafter, Simry and Stom went to visit the temple of [[Perasin]]. Tempest, meanwhile, was excited about having seen Rhone's posted message, especially the opportunity to do good deeds. Once the time for meeting arrived, Lorelei's group, with the exception of Elmadon, eventually approached Rhone as well. Rhone told them of his mission, and the group was interested, but unsure.
+Lorelei particularly seemed interested in Simry's humming at one point, and they exchanged a look, but nothing came of it. Shortly thereafter, Simry and Stom went to visit [[The Battle Place]], the local temple of [[Perasin]]. Tempest, meanwhile, was excited about having seen Rhone's posted message, especially the opportunity to do good deeds. Once the time for meeting arrived, Lorelei's group, with the exception of Elmadon, eventually approached Rhone as well. Rhone told them of his mission, and the group was interested, but unsure.
 As the evening went on, everyone eventually returned to the inn. The genasi and Dwarves retired upstairs, while Stom came in with an [[orc]] named [[Melctz]] with whom he had brawled at the temple. The two avariel brought a translator named [[Chargechalk Casselwort|Chalk]] from the temple of [[Sedric]] and introduced him to Rhone and Calirain as well. Then, the group settled in as the entertainment for the evening began in the form of the [[Terrible Brutish Minstrels]].
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 Finally, Kurzik came down bearing Rhone's message. In it was news that he would not be accompanying the group, but instead would be accompanying Qi'ante for a time in an attempt to learn how to better be a garath. To atone for his transgressions of the recent past, he had invited Tempest, Lorelei, Nimbus, Stratus and Fenrin. The group, realizing they were now without a mage, officially invited Suterza to join them, and she agreed to see if she could recruit another arcane spellcaster or two. Stom said he would ask around at the temple of Perasin for a healer as he left with Zeme and Thoren to train.
-Shortly thereafter, two Humans came into the RDI asking about Rhone's mission. They were directed to visit the temple of Perasin themselves. After introducing themselves to [[Muenster]] as [[Fleur Differouskaya|Fleur]] and [[Fauna Differouskaya|Fauna]], the latter partook in the Bashing of the Bricks. As they entered the arena, they heard Stom asking for a healer. Fleur came over to find an unconscious Shmo and cast [[cure light wounds]] on him. After learning that Stom was part of the re-formed group, she spoke to Thoren while Fleur sparred with Stom. The group then returned to the RDI.
+Shortly thereafter, two Humans came into the RDI asking about Rhone's mission. They were directed to visit the temple of Perasin themselves. After introducing themselves to [[Muenster]] as [[Fleur Differouskaya|Fleur]] and [[Fauna Differouskaya|Fauna]], the latter partook in the [[Bashing of the Bricks]] ceremony. As they entered the arena, they heard Stom asking for a healer. Fleur came over to find an unconscious Shmo and cast [[cure light wounds]] on him. After learning that Stom was part of the re-formed group, she spoke to Thoren while Fleur sparred with Stom. The group then returned to the RDI.
 Meanwhile, Kurzik, Cedic and Simry met with Mason Greenway and provided him with their list of needs. Mason expressed relief at the break with Rhone, as it freed the group from any semblance of conflict with the Allied Temples. He let them know he would do the best he could to fill all their requests by the following morning. They returned to the common room, and were soon joined by the group from Perasin's temple. Fleur and Fauna talked to Kurzik about their skills, and they were brought into the group.

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 On their way back to the barn with a pair of rabbits that Fauna had caught, Meriel spotted what appeared to be a group of soldiers approaching the ruins from the west. She and Fauna hid themselves within the grass and moved toward the road and watched them arrive. Two of the soldiers -- the leader, [[Xylda]], and [[Quarge]] -- noted the mule path from the barn to the road, and began heading along it. Fauna came up out of the grass and spoke to the leader, who identified her group as being members of the city guard of [[Sylennore]]. Fauna tried to explain why the party was there, but the leader just told them to lead them to the barn.
-Within the barn, Richard and Zeme heard the approaching troops and prepared to defend themselves. Xylda asked another soldier, [[Pendleton]], to attempt to open the big door, but he found it blocked. Fauna volunteered to try and draw them out herself, but was unable to convince them to come out. One of the other soldiers, [[Vistin Trecandle|Vistin]], was able to determine that there were mor than two people inside. Yet another soldier, [[Kratzin]], told Xylda about a side door into the barn, toward which the group headed. As they did, Meriel learned that the lord of this area was [[Kendar Brownstoke]], whom Fauna had heard was aligned with Duke [[Mirdael Hanaestor]], who had been rousing sentiments against the [[White Alliance]] recently.
+Within the barn, Richard and Zeme heard the approaching troops and prepared to defend themselves. Xylda asked another soldier, [[Pendleton]], to attempt to open the big door, but he found it blocked. Fauna volunteered to try and draw them out herself, but was unable to convince them to come out. One of the other soldiers, [[Vistin Trecandle|Vistin]], was able to determine that there were more than two people inside. Yet another soldier, [[Kratzin]], told Xylda about a side door into the barn, toward which the group headed. As they did, Meriel learned that the lord of this area was [[Kendar Brownstoke]], whom Fauna had heard was aligned with Duke [[Mirdael Hanaestor]], who had been rousing sentiments against the [[White Alliance]] recently.
 When the group got to the door, Richard told everyone that Zeme only understood Dwarven. Another soldier, [[Tingrachen|Ting]], tried to communicate in Dwarven, but with only moderate success, saying that they were wanted for questioning in an attack on a group of travelers the previous day. Zeme said he wasn't coming out until Kurzik and Thoren returned from the ruins. As the soldiers gave them one last chance to come out, Fauna attempted a ruse with one of the rabbits to distract her guards. As one took his eyes off her, she attempted to flee, but the other one, a guard named [[Lim Kyudren|Lim]], took a swing at her back, killing her with one swing. Xylda was obviously displeased by this and berated him.