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Uktar 21, 1492

Light(ning) House

by Flicker Greenridge

AMARILLE
She said not to hurt the banshee. The banshee knocked me and the gnome flat. What is she thinking? Oh - the...crab? Wow, intuitive. No surprise really. She's always observing. Processing. Quiet contemplation. Admirable. Admirable Amarille. Ooo that look she gives. Makes me nervous. Don't let her see you shiver. She can smell fear I think. What's this? Stag? She does know. A girl? A name perhaps? Later. She said she'll talk later. That's fair, this is hardly the time, but a new animal friend is so exciting! Also puzzling. Maybe when she makes good on teaching me how to fix my hair like Sef - we'll gossip like grannies at the market! Calm down. Don't get ahead of yourself, Flicker. But...How does it glow like that? And stay invisible? I had to concentrate on my friend to make it unseen. Truly a powerful monk. Later. Now, focus. She called for Sefilwyn and Keth. Sef looks...not like someone I can help. I'll help the boss get to her quicker. Concentrate.
 
WOLFAEN
I lost track of him. But he went after Keth. He always goes after his people. We're his people? We are. The two of them will be alright I'm sure. Already safe from the banshee for now. GRAPES! Wolfaen! Grab the rope! Blast this...this unnatural tumult. I don't suppose this counts as saving his life, does it? Not nearly as harrowing as when he dove into the sand at the loggers camp after me. Still weighs in his favor. Regardless, Wolfie is okay now, just a few scrapes, so keep moving. "No no" he says. But what do we all do? What's the point in Wolfaen leading the way if we all ignore his advice to stay back? He puts himself at risk for pits and traps and danger at each turn, at each door. Selflessness? Yes. That seems like it. And a complete lack of any instinct of self-preservation! Scalesunder? Do Not Hurt Her, Wolfaen!
 
EETHYL
Those harpies were quite drawn to him. Seems like he's safe now. He finds the crab interesting too. Of course he does, it's a talking crab with a lady friend who's a banshee! He's...staying behind? No that won't do. Not safe. He'll be carried off and eaten for supper. Did he just run in when Wolf clearly said "no no" ? Why did Keth leave him in there alone? That can't be safe. I'm not sure I've really seen him work in this way before. Pushing and pulling magic to still the water. A worthy skill to master. He wants to stay behind here too? Bravery? Or - It's more than 20 feet... Why does he keep doing that? The angel, the troll, meal after meal, now all these attempts to stay away...does it count as trusting him while being suspicious of his actions? No, I suppose not. Just...trust him. He says going that way will help. Trust that it will help. Try.
 
KETH
I lost track of him. But Wolfaen went after him. Amarille would shout something if there were problems. He's okay. We are not okay! Is that a shark? Keth get out! Why isn't he leading the way with Wolfaen? Is he alright? This is where the final summoner is, right? The final piece for him to feel his revenge complete? Is he hesitating? C'mon boss, don't leave Eethyl alone in that room, who knows what he'll get up to. Hm, he looks a bit nervous. Antsy? Maybe just anxious to get this done. No, something to do with Sefilwyn and that room. No! Oh - they're both...okay? None of the lightning traveled to him. He's fine. Amarille is calling for him. Can he get to her? I can help! Go! Sounds like he made quick work of that last worshiper. Will he work towards finding peace now? If he would allow me to help him on that journey as w-what? Is that...Keth! Do something!
 
SEFILWYN
It's easy to follow her around out here. Truly she is a beacon of the god of light. The crab has taken a shine to her. What a fascinating creature. Yes, Sef, keep talking to it, let me get a better look at him. How strange. Will light really help us through the cave? Huh, Banshee lady didn't attack, she must have been right. She's spirited now. Something to do with her and that room? No! Oh - they're both...okay? All of that lightning traveled to her. Those hands...absorbed by her form? What a powerful cleric. Still. Ask her to be less careless with that thing. Sefilwyn? What on Toril - Sefilwyn! That's not - Don't Hurt Her! Close the door, don't let her escape this way, we need to help her. Hide, concentrate, keep the magic up so they can help her. They can help her. Help her! Can I help her?
 
 
 
 

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