In reply to Timber (msg # 379):

Justin bows respectfully Well met Lord Quickshadow. Introducing Brother Palous Priest of Eta We have come to seek possible knowledge of the location of a ruins in the High Peak Range, and seek to elicit assistance from of others who would care to join Myself and Brother Palous in this expedition.
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Well that's that then; thought Myranda after Havslane told them if his decision. Nothing like that to keep the arrows on their toes. She was considering what to do next when Kree's father approached.

After his discussion with Quickshadow Justin left the other Crimson Arrows to their own plans, devices, or whatever they had in mind and headed to the Village Sage's Cottage.
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Grimalkin stood quietly near by taking in the sounds, sights and smells of the village. It was both familiar and unknown at the same time. As Justin headed off into the village Grimalkin walked over to Myranda, "So, now what is the plan Lady Myranda?"

In reply to Grimalkin (msg # 383):

Plan... I was working under the assumption we were assisting the Roller. Seeing that's not an option I'll just wing things and see what raises its head.
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 Krell    sat down as   food was set forth, some   lyres  played   as the   Bonfires  were lit.

 ..This is a bit   Irregular. It has never been that  a Unit  would be... disbanded , without ever  havign  taken up their Mission?  You  are Arrows?  You should be about  doing things? 

   Some elf maids   pour Cold  Wine  or  Cold Ale for those who wish.

  ..Do any of  you have  Plans?

.............


 Justin  went to teh Sages, the Place  was   dark , but there were some lanterns  burinbg on the Inside. A warden stood  guard outside the  door.

In reply to Timber (msg # 385):

Justin greeted the Warden asn inquired if the Sage was within. Judging by the lack of activity from the Cottage Justin suspected they may be at the celebration.

 Teh warden  Stepped in the  door, there was  some talk, the  warden  came out ,..since you bear the   sign of an Arrow, the  Chief  Sage  will see you...


 The building  is  more like a  large  Stump, rounded on the inside.. Books  line the wall, some with covers  of  wood...or  skins.. and even Metal.. there are books  with  covers of  Stone.

 An older Elf  sites  but  some lanterns, Books  are Open as he is checking thing and  writing into another book

Politely refusing both wine and ale, Haildas simply asked for water.  After taking a long, slow drink, he sets his cup down gently.  He then turns his head towards Krell, a man he knew very little of and only through word alone.

"It would seem that 'irregular' has come to define our particular group thus far."

He pauses to take another swallow from his cup, patiently waiting to see how the others, and Krell, respond.

In reply to Haildas the Wanderer (msg # 388):

You've travelled with the Arrows for some time, diring which you have said very little about how things are done. Now you make a disparitive comment like that about this group. I was surprised by the rollers decision not to continue travelling with us, until I heard you oppinion. Your comment Master Haildas should either include supportive commentary least Master Quickshadow think we are a undeserving of membership in this Company.
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With a goblet of wine in his hand, Kr'wyn listens closely to the words his companions use to describe their group. When they are silent again, he adds his opinion:

"We had our mission. although you could find the money involved just a triffle. Some people asked us to find their missing neighbours, and as nobody else would help them because of the little money involved, we choose to seek out their missing kin and their abductors. In the end we found both, killed some of the slavers and freed the missing and brought them back home. For that part our mission could be called a success. But it was not always easy to discuss our course of action as we sometimes greatly differed in our opinions. That is not wrong or good in itself. In my opinion, problem is that Sir Justin began to feel challenged as the leader of the group. He wanted to step down, but we did not agree to that. That made it difficult to agree on our next mission and that is why we are here on different courses, so it seems to me."

For Kr'wyn this is a very long speech, and he hopes he as done everyone justice and hurt none.

 The  Elder Quickshadow looks over  the group as they speak, his eyes goig to the silent ones...The Arrows  are  either  liked or despised.. and the feelings do not stay, just on one side of the line, between  Dark and Light...... It is not an easy path to take...


  His eyes  harden a bit,..My...Son... seems to embrace this, as he seems to go out of his  way to find people who do  not  enjoy the company of The Arrows...But I will say.... his Voice lowers  a bit  and he waits  for a rather  Nosey Elf  Maid to Move off to fetch some more   Bread and food,

 ..that his  successes   have helped tp Bolster  the fear of  the Arrows, in those who oppose  us...

 What you need to do... is  decide what you want to do , as  Arrows?..... We have word of a rider  Comign  from the  Cave Merchants near the  River  to the  South and east...that rider may be bringing  News  of the Main Group...

"Disparitive?  You misinterpret my words.  As far as formal mercenary groups go, would you not agree that, thus far, we have been 'irregular'?  It was not meant as dismissive in any sense, simply an observation on how we have operated."

Ushering Brother Palous into the Building Justin thanked the Warden and stepped into the dimly lit room. Pousing to allow hos eyes to adjust to the lighting. Scanning the room he crossed to the seated Elven Sage. Greetings Master Sage. this be Brother Palous anst one be Devout of Eta Justin Havslane. he introduced respectfully. After introductions and asked the purpose fot their visit Justin provides a summary of their situation responding to any enquiry the Sage may have. ooc as Palous has tecently returned from the area Justin hopes the Brother can provide more details about the mission.
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 The sage Listens to them, he   get up  and  moves  along the   wall looking at   rolls of  scrolls, some  have writing, but a few of them are MAps.

 ..This... Is the  Map of the Highpeaks... the Myths  abotu the Temple put it  pert to the south and  east of The  Furman's  chain.. The insides  of the Moutnbain are  claimed by the High Peak Dwarves... the out sides claimed by Orcs, Goblins  and such The peaks are  often raided by groups  from Hargen, as  they look for  ways  to  do harm to the Empire.

In reply to Haildas the Wanderer (msg # 392):

How so Master Haildas... she prompts unless Haildas has had extensive experience with Elven Companies she doubts his assessment of their operational procedures.

"Most companies employed as 'mercenaries' have at least some sort of rank and measure...a protocol that is followed.  We more or less have been a small collective of individuals who, while working under the same banner, have little in the way of order to our proceedings."

In reply to Just (msg # 394):

Justin stepped closer to the map examining it in detail. While he did he askses the Sage about general inhabitants they may encounter in the area.

  The   Old  elf   snorted,Well, Sir.. you ahve     a few clans of Orcs there... all of them hate  elevs and the High Peak Dwarves..... the Goblins , kobolds,gremlins... all that sort?.....they do not like us either.... you get into the iunderground, you have DArk Elves, Dark dwarves and Gnomes.....and?  as i said, HArgen Folk poking around .

In reply to sage (msg # 398):

The Elven Sage described a target rich environment. Yon doth soundeth to be quite a hostile location. Wouldst thee or any of Thy associates have an interest in this area?
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 The sage  smiled  sadly,..the relics in that area, wether they come from a Myth  shrine, or  old ruins?.. could be priceless..not  to mention  books, histories ..all of that

 ..But the   Elders?  they will not waste     fighters  and such to go that far away from home, unless the High peak dwarfves  call for help.

 ..The Captain might  take it upon himself to do such a thing, but..he seems over    focused on killign slavers and such.

In reply to Haildas the Wanderer (msg # 396):

Shaking her head at Haildas error. All Arrow Teams have a structure. This could be one of the reasons why the Roller has departed; you apparently didn't acknowledge the leadership nor did Krwyn while I did; but my actions caused problems of a different kind; so I too bear equal portion to his decision.
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In reply to sage (msg # 400):

Acknowledging that the Sages are only interested in what can be retrieved form the area and not visiting the area themselves. Justin waits for the discourse to come to a natural conclusion before bidding the Master Sage a pleasant day and heading to the common area to participate in the celebration. Once outside of hearing he rests a friendly hand on his Etaian Brothers shoulder It doth appear we shallst needeth to visit yon Dwarven stronghold to partition for support for this venture.

  The other  Holy warrior nods a bent head,..there is alot of area to cover there.... it may be the   High Peak dwarves  will eithe r want  anything found thier  for themselves, or?..not be bothered by it,  as they have enemies  about.

 The rest of the team was gettign sorta  out, as to who would leave, or stay.

In reply to Timber. (msg # 403):

Justin considers the Brothers thoughts
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