"What a simply marvelous name! It so suits you," replies Alasteine who then subsides to allow others to talk.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 512):

"If there is nothing else to discuss, and no further evil to smite, we should be on our way..."

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 513):

"As you would then."
the fish deparys beneath the surface of the fountain.


your pixie steers you toward the edge of the maze.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 514):

Hograth will lead the group to the edge of the maze, and then back to the gate...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 515):

you march through the meadow in the stifling heat. by he time you reach the stream by the woods, everyone has lost another fp.

He splashes some water on his face and refills his canteen.

"So, where is the gate? Is it safe to rest here for five minutes?" asks Alastrine.

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OOC Is there some shade here near the water that we can safely use?

[Private to GM: Done a fair bit already since joining this group and, TBH, was hoping for a couple of CP.. Maybe when we jump realms?]

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 518):

How far is it to the gate?

"I am pretty sure it is safe here, but warm..."

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 518):

CP when back in Northport.

there is some shade by the trees,the heat is a feature of Summer.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 520):

We are heading back to Northport. Anything between here and there?

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 521):

You are not entirely sure of where the gate is but it is close...

If conditions, shade and running water, feel likely to allow Recover Energy to work then Alastrine will take five minutes rest before trying to find the nearest gate by casting 'Seek Gate'. (Otherwise she tries it immediately.)

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OOC: Does Recover Energy work? (+1FP)
21:17, Today: Alastrine rolled 12 using 3d6.  Seek Gat(e)
-3FP

In reply to Narrator (msg # 522):

"Can anyone remember where the gate is? Odd that we forgot so quickly..."

[Private to GM: Rolled 5 under IQ to remember...]

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 524):

There were no particular landmarks of where the gate was; no archway on this side.

Alastrine, after recovering some of her energy, does locate it, in an area thatlooks fairly similar to your current location.

Alastrine shares the gate's location, "Here is a gate. Which is not to say it's the gate you wanted, but it was the closest open gate from where you saw me seeking for it when in the maze. I can try to sense what is on the other side, but it will leave me fairly drained." Not actually intending to be a complainer, Alastrine is neither by nature nor practise a front-line, field operative.

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 526):

"If there is a gate, we should check it out regardless."

He checks his crossbow is cocked and heads for the gate, axe and shield ready.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 527):

Melchizadek lends her some energy and follows Hograth

[Private to GM: Rolled 5 under skill to lend energy, 4 fp given]

Alastrine gives Melchizadek a small curtsy by way of thanks and then concentrates to cast Scry Gate.
If the gate is open then she will be able to perceive images, sounds smells through the gate for up to a minute.

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OOC: Alastrine grateful accepts 2FP from Melchizadek
23:04, Today: Alastrine rolled 10 using 3d6.  Scry gate 15, cost 3FP, but 2 for bookkeeping as the Seek Gate cost reduction got missed)
 (This is one directional perception; the other side does not gain the same.)
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In reply to Alastrine (msg # 529):

you see a statue of a two faced man pounting at you; behind it and to either side are doorways flanked with classical colums of differing sorts, with triangular tympanae ablove the lintel.
two men in blue cloaks are playing cards by the base of the statue.

Alastrine describes the scene she sees and adds, "Is this what you're expecting?"

In reply to Alastrine (msg # 531):

"Yes, exactly...everybody through!"

Hograth will enter after everyone else has passed through.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 532):

Melchizadek will lead them through the gate...

Nodding enthusiastically Alastrine follows Melchizadek through the gate.

He follows quietly

In reply to Urrun (msg # 535):

resume in Back to Temple Hill