The two wizards with Phirosalle fuss over him quite diligently. They whisper to each other. One steps back. "Sir, I can't find any wounds" the other shrugs and steps away. " There are several good seamstresses in town. I am sure you will easily find someone to fix your robes.

Any who chose  may take 1d8 healing

Joy looks over the body of the goblins but finds nothing interesting or useful; however, she does find about 8 gold.

Bailor looks over the goblins.



Who’s really in control here?
The goblins all wear the same emblem on their shields.

What here is useful or valuable to me?
A map. The city of Milnors Ford. An "X" on the tower. And a path marked out to a home nearby.

What here is not what it appears to be?
A piece of paper with the symbol from the shields. No words just hieroglyphs. Goblins escorting a lightning bolt.
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As the mages fuss over the fighters they are invited inside. "The Magus Sarafina would like a word with you all."Once you enter the gateway and into the tower proper, you see a grand hallway with a staircase starting at the right side and curving upwards. The hall is white marble and granite. Many people are milling about. The fighters are escorted up the stairs and led to a pair of big oak doors. The doors are carved in a delicate vine and leaf motif.
A young half-ling girl follows With a tray of bread, two kinds of cheese, and grapes. As well as a pitcher of water, a kettle of tea.

The room has a warm welcoming feel. The walls are a soft burgundy color. There is a desk off to the side. And along the other wall are a few cushioned benches. Another door leads further in.

"Please wait here the Magus will see you shortly."

You are left alone with the food and drink.

HP: 14/16
Prepared spells: Light, Unseen Servant, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Charm Person, Magic Missile

"Well... maybe I'm bleeding internally!" Phirosalle complains. "Did you ever think of that? And I'm sure there aren't any tailors in this one-horse town that can get the stitching right!"

Still, he tries to suffer with heroic stoicism and joins the others indoors.

"Hmpf... it seems our enemy has the ability to conjure up storms on a moment's notice," he says, trying to salvage some of his injured dignity and air of wizardly wisdom. "That's powerful magic, not easy to find. The only way I know is the use of the Weather Weaver's Orb, but that one was lost a long time ago..."

He frowns. Wasn't there something else, too, in the ancient tome where he first read that legend? Something about... twins? No, he can't remember.

07:53, Today: Phirosalle rolled 3 using 1d8.  Healing.

" so what's going on here? What was that all about? Goblins at the tower? How did they get here?" She asked Tatty.
 Tatty laughs. "Maven always says you live under a rock. Did you hear the speech just before the attack? As to how they got here I have no idea."

Coraxa and Tatty must have been too flirty with each other. the healing did not do much to ease the pain. Tatty and Coraxa giggled in whispered tones as they went up the stairs. Tatty left Coraxa at the doors with a promise to meet up later.

"you guys find anything interesting on the body," she asked Joy and Bailor.

12:41, Today: Coraxa rolled 3 using 1d8.  Heal

Kaj is a little nervous having a bear man lay hands on him.  He knows the bear man is sincere but does bear magic work on the first folk?  Analor, guide this healer's magic.

A warmth fills his body as the pain ceases.  It more than ceases.  He steps back, astonished.  He feels like he just awakened from a long restful sleep.

"Thank you, healer!" Kaj says with a big smile.  "I feel indelible!"

18:40, Today: K'ajoranguarssuak rolled 8 using 1d8.  heal.

Bailor gathers the map and the paper and after being fully certain there was nothing else worth gathering he joined the rest.   He gladly took a large leg of whatever meat was present and started to eat.  In response to Coraxa he lifted up the two pieces of information in his hand, "I believe these hold some answers.  This symbol links them all to some organization, though I do not recognize it."

He shows the paper with the goblins and bolt, "more importantly," he continues as he unfolds the map on the table, "I found a map and likely location of where they came from.  If I had to surmise from these things whatever this group is this was a probing attack to see what the tower could withstand.  Are they linked to other events outside I am not fully certain, but likely."

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Prepared spells:
Light, Sanctify, Guidance, Bless, Cure Light Wounds

"I didn't find anything good myself. Just these," said Joy, handing two gold coins to each of the adventurers. She knew they were used for buying stuff, but she hadn't had much use for them in the past, and so gave them all away without keeping any for herself.

"If the rest of you are up for it, I suggest we go check out that spot on the map before the enemy has a chance to regroup." The halfling woman was always up for a bit more excitement.

HP: 14/16
Prepared spells: Light, Unseen Servant, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Charm Person, Magic Missile

"Aha!" Phirosalle says brightly. "A clue! Yes, we must surely investigate it without further delay."

He gives Bailor a suspicious glance, even so. Wasn't it terribly convenient that he just happened to find that map? And anyway, he's a Dwarf. Everyone knows you can't trust the hairy little buggers. They're always trying to hurt Elves, on account of being jealous of how pretty they are. He resolves to keep a close eye on this fellow.

"We should show their chief," Kaj adds.  "It was they who were attacked, so they have first right to take inventions.  She said she wanted to seize us too."

"They may choose us to go with them though  I wouldn't mind adding a few more goblin ears to my pack.  Speaking of which..."  The elf heads across the courtyard to collect his arrows and his trophies.  "This should only take a minute."

After a few moments the door that led further in, opens and walks in the mage from the courtyard.She was followed by a short elven lady, and a dwarven male. the elven femal was speaking to the mage mid sentance. " reports from the courtyard, no one quite knows where they came from, but it is suspected the have come from a river barge."
"there are some many river vessels theses days, any come thru today or in the last few days?" asked the mage. the mage smiled at all the fighters. " greeting Adventures." she said without waiting for a reply from the Elven lady. " I want to thank you for helping us out today." she looked at the girl holding the try of food. gave her a gesture. she just sat there start struck staring at the adventures. "Milly!" said the mage gently, getting her attention. the young girl quickly jumped and started to offer the try to the guests.

"right then." she brings her hands together in a small single clap. " you all seam a bit speachless. I guess ill just het right to ot then. " a new person come ro the room.
 A dark skined male hobit. "Magus. i have reports from the wall"

Magus Sarifina looked anoyed at the new commer. " well then out with it"
 He looks around as if only just relizing she had guests. "Well, you have all readt interupted us, get on with it."

"some of the wizards on the wall tried to detect magick. its hard to tell after the tower is full of it always." he rambled on a bit. but there was new magiks out side the wall. the wizards says its was from the south, and moving away."

Magus Sarifina took in the news. "vary well. adventures i have tasks for you. should you chose to take them." she looks to each of the adventures in turn. "the darkness that spreads from the Napti mountains must be delt with, but first we must know what it is. also the attack today must be investigated. Futhermore Arch-Mage Derjecs is missing. " she looks at Bailor " Good Sir Bailor your uncle sent word befor your arivele. I am so glad you got here when you did. So many other have been sent by their homes to help fight. she looks at Kaj, Phirosalle, Joy, and Coraxa. " will you help us further? To either scout the Napti mountains, follow the magic south, or help us find Arch-Mage Derjecs." As snoone has shared the finding with the magus she know not.

What do you do?

Kaj steps forward.  "I am K'ajoranguarssuak of the Nine Cedars Band," he says.  "And I will accept your tusk.  I will find your Derjecs and return him to your safely.  And then we will hunt down whoever attacked you and kill him."

From among the healers a young woman stepped forward.  She was human, but graceful and slender like an elf.  Dressed in rich fabrics of red, blue, and purple, with her brown hair done up in the style of the courts, one could assume she was an aristocrat.  She spoke in a gentle soprano tone, yet forceful enough to be clearly heard, "I am Seraphene of House Luscinia, and I would like to join with the adventurers if they will have me. I'm skilled in the healing arts, and I can shoot a bow if needed." She curtsied to the Magus, and the assembled heroes.

HP: 14/16
Prepared spells: Light, Unseen Servant, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Charm Person, Magic Missile

Phirosalle nods sagely. "I'll go with my... ahem... rustic friend here and seek the worthy archmage," he says.

After all, he can't let this hayseed run around alone. He'll damage the pride and dignity of Elvenkind if no one takes him under their wing and shows him how to eat with a knife and fork...
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Befor the mage walks in Coraxa askes to see the map.
 20:15, Yesterday: Coraxa rolled 7 using 2d6-1.  SL the map.
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In reply to Coraxa (msg # 84):

Yes you know the place but you have never been there. You know the name of the family there but have never met any of themb never worked for them.

"I don't much care where we start our search, so long as it ends with us getting to the bottom of what the approaching danger is. And it seems like too big of a coincidence for these different events to not be related at least a little bit. I mean, a powerful mage disappearing and an attack on this tower happening at the same time as an unknown threat approaches over the mountains?" Joy gave a look of exaggerated doubt.

"So long as this team works toward these goals, I, Joy Weaver, will offer my support. Let's head out." She nodded to each of the gathered adventurers, including the newly joined Seraphene, pledging her assistance to the cause.

"Thank you, Magus.  It was quite a peaceful trip considering what has been occurring.   Given we do have a lead on this attack I personally believe we should aim to settle the dispute and with force, if necessary."

He shows her the drawing of the symbol, "do you have any idea based on this?  It is not one we have encountered before."

---

Prepared spells:
Light, Sanctify, Guidance, Bless, Cure Light Wounds

Magus Sarifina takes the map and the paper, studies the map first. "We will have some one look into this emediatly" she hands the map to to elven lady. The page witht he emblem she looks at it hard. She face contorted in thought. Recognition slowly spreads across her face. "Yes, well then" she speaks outloud to noone. "Arch-Mage Derjecs is an old man. powefull he way be but forgetfull now. he was last seen in the towers library. Im afraid he way just be lost. she almost looks amused. "As to the detect magick that is heading" she looks at the male hobbit. "where was the spell cast?"

"The wizards Calvin, Survina, and Nikloas each said they felt a something from the south. It was fletting, on the move."




OOC so stay together or split up?
Two tasks are presented.
On the chase.
Into The libary. 

HP: 14/16
Prepared spells: Light, Unseen Servant, Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Charm Person, Magic Missile

Phirosalle glances at Kaj. Personally, he thinks that a nice, quiet library sounds like just the thing, but he has a feeling that the other Elf isn't planning to go near one - and he did just decide to keep an eye on him.

"WE should backtrack the goblins and that giant stone creature.  Where they came from may may give us indignation of how they got smuggled in.  They couldn't have done this alone, which means there are others."  The eld looks to the others for confirmation.  "Maybe they're already planting a new attack."

"you speak strang words elf man" she speaks to Kaj. "Magus, I am sure that you and the elves can find your missing person</Yellow>i think i would follow the reports of the magick. Track down who did this."

"That was my thought as well," agreed Joy. She also wanted to follow the trail back to where the attackers had come from. "Let's follow that map and backtrack the goblins!"

Seraphene nodded, "I agree. The mages of the tower will know best where to find Arch Mage Derjecs. We can do the best service to Milnors Ford by tracking down the source of the attack."

Kaj bristles at the thought of hunting down an old man rather than a possible band of goblins.  "I will track the attackers.  I've tracked goblins dozens of times, whether across soil or scone.  The scrapings of that monster's stone feet against the road will only make it easier."

"I think I can trace them back to where they entered the town before the sun settles.  We'll return here then to hear what the wizards have found?"
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"Of course I see. " She takes the map from The elven lady and hands it back. " Bring them back here, I have many questions." She speaks to the elven lady "Nora please send some one back to the library to find Derjecs. he must be there."