Session 32

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This session was played on November 9, 2017. It lasted 6 hours and 7 minutes.

## Synopsis

After finding her daughter trapped in a web and confronting Seirixori about it, Cae orders the party to be confined to the mansion's dining hall until the situation is resolved. She sends men out to find the party while she tracks Seirixori herself.

Ryleigh finds herself unable to sleep, then summoned by the acting guard captain, Usan. He questions her loyalties to the Moonstreams, then sets her to work.

Ravaphine and Nolanos were in the grove when Cae sent guards out to round up the party. After a brief moment of considering whether to 'mess with them', they decided to make their presence known and go along with them.

When Tor and Kelsi catch Urrak in Malica's room, they gather both up to take to the mansion for questioning, though not until Urrak tries, and fails, to convince the paladin that they're just a traveler and wife.

After Seirixori attempted to remove the ring from Misha, she took off into the forest. She removed her gear and collapsed into an emotional heap until Cae found her and brought her back to the mansion at arrow-point. The group has some discussion about Seirixori's behavior lately, and eventually Cae returns with Seir in hand.

Ryleigh is ordered to jail her, which she does after some negotiation. She's able to speak to Seirixori for a moment, finding out about Seirixori's theory about a curse and taking two notes from the prisoner in case she's exiled or executed.

Cae and Eloise come back to the main room and question the party, asking if they knew what she was planning. Of course, it's become normal for Seirixori to do things alone without telling anyone, so nobody knew. Ryleigh made an attempt to inform the Moonstreams about the cursed ring, and Gunnloda called Kendall to help. Kendall appeared, using the last charge on her Helm of Teleportation for the night, and went with Eloise to help Misha. Cae disappeared to confront Seirixori again.

Finally, Eloise returned to pass judgment. Seirixori admitted to charming and webbing Misha, as well as hurting her, though she claimed she didn't know it would. Eloise eventually sentenced her with probation until the arch is fixed, with execution an option if she steps out of line again. She then dismissed the group who filed out into the town square and slowly drifted towards the Cask for sleep after conversations with Seirixori. Finally, Seirixori approached Gunnloda where she was informed that Gunnloda would be returning to Vatru with Kendall. After a brief discussion of the issues Seirixori had with anger that Gunnloda couldn't be responsible for, Seirixori gave Gunnloda the ring she'd worn for only a few hours and said goodbye.

## Trivia

* Asten is a chaotic good god of freedom. Law enforcement tends to have sticky opinions of them as they are generally willing to work for the good of the whole, but they tend to have issues following orders and outright refuse to follow orders if they don't agree with them. Usan, being a seasoned veteran of law enforcement, has likely had his share of disputes with uppity Asten followers.
* Tor is an incredibly buff 17 year old, beating Urrak's 22 Strength save with a 23 Strength check.
* Seirixori was going to actually take off, running farther into the forest only to circle back and grab her things from The Cracked Cask and leave some things with Stool. Another option was to go to Poni's and use the bow or find a way to Ardabeh

* Ryleigh's persuasion attempt was actually against Gunnloda, not the Moonstreams. Because it was so high, Cae lightened up a bit, but the check was to see if Gunnloda would 'snap out of it' and help further.
* This session also featured the difference between the party, as teleporting outsiders, and Ryleigh, as something of an official in the area.
* Most of the party is full of really bad liars who still try way too often.
* The lead-up to this session was sketched out, the conversation between Cae and Gunnloda primarily, but nearly everything else was made up on the spot when the players suddenly decided to play in 2 hours instead of waiting five more days to find out what happens next.

## Transcript

So. It's an hour or two after you left the mansion to go to sleep. You left the others downstairs to get some rest, but found yourself unable to close your eyes.

[4:28 PM] Ryleigh: "I should have known sleep wouldn't be my ally tonight, not after everything...." she rolls out of bed and puts her armor on, then heads downstairs.

[4:30 PM] DM: As you come out of your room, you see a woman walking in, still tightening her leather pauldrons. She has the Moonstream crest on her tabard. "Ah, I was looking for you. Captain Usan wants you. He's next door, at the mansion."

[4:32 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh raises an eyebrow and asks, "me?" and checks to make sure no one is standing behind her.

[4:34 PM] DM: She nods. "Yeah, you're the only one not staying at the mansion. Something happened and he wants everyone he can get."

[4:35 PM] Ryleigh: "very well, we can head there now." Ryleigh looks at the Captain with concern.

[4:45 PM] DM: She leads you over to the mansion. There's now a man in leather armor standing outside the door like he's on guard. She takes you inside and to the right, to a hall you haven't been down. There's a whole section of the mansion there with a small barracks, a set of cells, and a handful of offices. Captain Usan, the scarred man who led the caravan down here, is standing there, waiting. The Mirranite, another Moonstream guard, and two more militia members are waiting as well. Once you and the other guard enter, he nods his greetings. "We've been asked to provide some assistance to the Moonstreams tonight. Someone assaulted their daughter. We're not to pursue, but to keep watch on the area and capture her if she returns."

As he finishes his statement, he sees Eloise approaching and gestures for you all to wait. He steps into the hall and there's a short conversation before he returns.

"Change of plans. We need to go round up all of her... associates. Bring them to the mansion until things get figured out."

He nods at the guard who escorted you here and the Mirranite. "You two, go check the Cask. The half-orc and anyone else with her."

He points at the other three. "You go check the grove. Some of them were seen headed that way."

And as the others filter out, he steps up to you. "Where do your loyalties lie, Asten?"(edited)

[4:49 PM] Ryleigh: "I won't deny that I've been aiding them in restoring this city. That is why Riverrun sent me. However, I also won't draw any conclusions until I know the whole truth."

[4:51 PM] Ryleigh: "You said that MIsha was assaulted? Is Eloise in any mood to speak with me about the event? That is...if she is willing, of course."

[4:55 PM] DM: Usan: "It's not my place to ask her. I just need to know whether you are going into the room with or without your weapons."

[5:02 PM] Ryleigh: "I am here to do what is best for the people of this city, that includes the Moonstreams. I wish to know the truth about the events this evening. I can promise that I will not initiate any violence."

[5:05 PM] DM: Usan: "And if you're told to take them into custody? Lock them in that cell over there?"

[5:06 PM] Ryleigh: "If they are deserving of such punishment, then yes, for I also have a duty that is higher than my personal interest."

[5:09 PM] DM: He eyes you for a moment. "I want you in the dining hall. Just know I have my eye on you."

[5:11 PM] Ryleigh: She gives him a slight bow, "I would expect nothing less from you Captain." Ryleigh walks to the dining hall, taking a deep breath as she goes.

## Novaphine

You're in the grove, settling down to sleep and trance when you hear motion. Footsteps and voices coming your way.

[5:00 PM] Nolanos: "Huh wha-" Nolanos mumbles sleepily, sitting up

[5:01 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine gets on her knees and tries to find the source of the sounds

[5:01 PM] Ravaphine: "Did you hear that" she whispers

[5:02 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos quickly wakes up a bit more and gets on his feet as well. "I think so... whats going on?" He whispers in return.

[5:03 PM] Ravaphine: She pulls him behind a tree to try to hide while still peering over to the source

[5:04 PM] DM: If you're hiding, make a stealth check.

[5:06 PM] Ravaphine: ((20))

[5:06 PM] DM: (Nolanos rolled a 26)

[5:07 PM] DM: You guys see three people, a human woman in a Moonstream tabard, a human man, and a half-elf man, all in leather armor with shortswords at their hips. They seem to be looking for someone.

[5:08 PM] Nolanos: (Can we hear what they might be saying?)

[5:09 PM] DM: "Do you see anything?"

"No, it's dark as hell out here."

"I think Hell's probably not that dark..."

[5:11 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos listens intently, not moving at all, trying to gather more information

[5:11 PM] Ravaphine: ((how far away are they))

[5:12 PM] DM: Maybe 30' right now? They're spread out a bit, like they're trying to scan as much as they can.

[5:13 PM] Nolanos: (Are we in their path at all?)

[5:13 PM] DM: They are moving generally in your direction.

[5:14 PM] Nolanos: (What else are they saying?)

[5:14 PM] DM: Not much. It's like they're being quiet enough to sneak up on someone, but every now and then forget they're looking for people and say something.

[5:15 PM] Ravaphine: "Should we try to mess with them, or try to talk to them" Rav whispers to Nolanos

[5:16 PM] Nolanos: "Talking seems like the better solution, in the long term," he whispers back

[5:17 PM] Nolanos: "Ready?"

[5:17 PM] Ravaphine: She nods. "Ready"

[5:19 PM] Nolanos: He takes in a breath and, making sure to step on a twig, or make some sort of noise, he steps out from behind the tree, and addresses the search party. "Oh, hi there... Lovely night, right?"(edited)

[5:21 PM] Ravaphine: Rav comes out from behind the tree as well. "The stars are so beautiful out tonight, Nolanos! Look and there's the moon -oh! I guess we aren't alone here tonight. Hello" she waves

[5:22 PM] DM: They all reach for their weapons, but don't draw. The one with the Moonstream crest speaks, "Your presence is requested at the mansion. Immediately."

[5:23 PM] Ravaphine: "Is everything okay?"

[5:23 PM] Nolanos: "Is something wrong? Is everyone okay?" Nolanos asks, immediately worried

[5:27 PM] DM: She repeats herself. "Your presence is requested at the mansion immediately."

[5:28 PM] Nolanos: "Ok?" A bit unsettled, Nolanos reaches for Ravs hand and walks to the mansion.

[5:29 PM] Ravaphine: She walks next to him towards the mansion

## Urrak

[4:53 PM] DM: As you pause at the door to say good night, you hear the sound of armor outside and a door swing open. Before you can really place the sound, you hear a thumping at the door you're standing at. A metallic thump like a gauntlet on wood. Malica shrinks back at the noise.

[4:54 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak freezes, unsure of how to handle what she knows to be armed guards. All her equipment is in her room. She puts a hand to the door and turns "Malica," she whispers "Get in the bed."

[4:56 PM] DM: She looks confused for a second, but does.

[4:56 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She opens the door a crack and puts on her best tired voice "Hullo. Can I help ye...?"

[4:57 PM] DM: Outside is the steel-covered woman you'd encountered before, outside the temple, and a guard in leathers with the Moonstream crest on her chest. The paladin moves to push the door open further. "You're wanted back at the mansion." (Do you try to hold the door shut or let her push it?)

[4:58 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She pushes back a bit on the door "Come now y've just woken me an' my wife ere and yer tellin me I gotta drop everythin' and head t' where did ye say? The mansion?"

[4:59 PM] DM: (lol roll deception)

[4:59 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: ((...6))

[4:59 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: ((why do I try))

[5:00 PM] DM: (you can roll a strength save if you want to try to prevent her from shoving the door open)

[5:01 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: ((22))

[5:01 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: ((is there like a window?))

[5:03 PM] DM: Wow. Doesn't much matter because she pushes the door open anyway. She shoves it open hard enough to push you back a bit and reaches for her sword, but doesn't draw it. "I'm only going to say it once more. You and your "wife". Mansion. Now."

There are no windows on the second floor.

[5:05 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Alright now, let's relax a bit..." she holds her hands out in front of her to distance herself from the paladin. She looks back at Malica, a look of concern on her face, "We'll come with ye. Just...don't hurt her."

[5:10 PM] DM: She steps back from the door and gestures for you both to move.

[5:10 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak holds out her hand to Malica, giving a reassuring nod.

[5:11 PM] DM: Malica follows, shying away from the very intimidating looking steel-woman as you pass her.

[5:13 PM] DM: The Moonstream guard takes the lead with the Mirranite walking behind you, watching you for threats, and they take you towards the mansion. Outside, there's a man in leather armor standing at the door to the mansion like he's on guard.

[5:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak looks around, taking in the whole scene, her mind working a million miles a minute to figure out what in the Hells is happening. "Can I ask what exactly's goin' on?"

[5:16 PM] DM: They lead you into the dining hall where you had dinner just a couple hours prior.

## All together now

[5:22 PM] DM: Ryleigh walks out of the side hall just in time to see Urrak, wearing just her traveling clothes, and Malica being escorted into the dining hall by the MIrranite and the leather-clad Moonstream guard who had summoned her.

There's a man in chain mail with the Moonstream crest on his tabard, Captain Usan, following Ryleigh in, and as you all enter, you see Gunnloda, still in her armor, but without her shield or weapons, looking distraught sitting in one of the chairs.

[5:23 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I been standin' here long enough. What in the 9 Hells is goin' on?" Urrak looks visibly stressed

[5:24 PM] Ryleigh: "Urrak, you need to calm down. Misha was assaulted and since we were the last in the house, I assume they need to question us."

[5:24 PM] DM: The guard gestures for you to fully enter the room and steps aside. The Mirranite takes a position next to the door.

[5:25 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Misha was what now? Assaulted? By who? I'll kick their ass if it lets me sleep." She walks into the room as instructed

[5:27 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Gettin' yanked outta bed in the middle o' night...with--" she grumbles but stops herself

[5:28 PM] DM: Usan: "Might as well take a seat."

He glances at Ryleigh and the other paladin, giving the Mirranite a look, then exits the room.

[5:29 PM] DM: Malica walks over towards where Gunnloda's sitting and sits across from her.

[5:29 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak takes a seat and crosses her arms

[5:32 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh doesn't sit, she also doesn't immediately join the group, but choosing to stand a little ways from them, still armed and armored.

[5:31 PM] DM: After a few more minutes, another group of three, a guard and two militia members, escort Ravaphine and Nolanos inside. The armored woman steps forward and starts taking your weapons from Nolanos and Ravaphine, anything that's visible.

[5:31 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I got nothin' fer ya." she holds her hands up in a kind of 'See?' gesture(edited)

[5:33 PM] Ravaphine: "What....what is happening. Why are you taking our things" Rav says, but complies

[5:34 PM] Nolanos: "Will someone please explain whats going on?"

[5:34 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos lets the armored woman take what she will and stands near a wall

[5:34 PM] Ryleigh: "Listen, because I'm positive I'll be more polite then they will. Misha was assaulted, and I'm assuming they need to speak with us, since we were just here." She waits, still separated from the group, "I promised that I wouldn't initiate any violence and if one of us is responsible.." she sighs, "I said I would uphold what punishment was handed out."

[5:35 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well that's comfortin'"

[5:36 PM] Nolanos: "How did this happen? Wait, where's Seirixori?"

[5:36 PM] Ravaphine: "Misha?? Is she okay? This family has been through enough."

[5:36 PM] Ravaphine: ((where are the moonstreams rn))

[5:36 PM] DM: You don't see them.

[5:37 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Misha... will be ok. Come, sit."

[5:37 PM] Ryleigh: "They wouldn't tell me if she was or wasn't alright."

[5:37 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine pulls up a seat next to Gunnloda

[5:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks puzzled, "wait, how do you know that?"

[5:38 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "What kind of daft bastard assaults aristocracy? There's guards all over this place"(edited)

[5:38 PM] DM: Cae strolls in, a bow in hand and suited in her armor and cloak. She looks around and says, "None of them leave this room until I return."

[5:39 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh's eye narrow at Cae but she says nothing.

[5:40 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I ain't tryin' t' be difficult but could ye just tell us who this idiot was so we can get him quick? I've had some fuckin' rough days and I'd like t' get back t' sleepin'." Urrak stands with her arms still folded(edited)

[5:41 PM] DM: Cae frowns. "Look around and take a guess." She turns to see Usan following her back inside the room. "None of them."  Then she walks out.

[5:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Look around what are ye'..." she does, and soon realizes who isn't there

[5:42 PM] Ravaphine: Rav surveys the room and makes eye contact with Urrak, knowing

[5:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "That daft, bleedin' de--Tiefling." her hands lower to her sides and turn slowly into fists

[5:44 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh sighs defeatedly, her suspicions confirmed.(edited)

[5:45 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Is there a fuckin' reason we keep dealin' with her bullshit?" She turns to the group, face getting visibly red "She's put us all in danger!"

[5:46 PM] Ravaphine: "Urrak please, we're all trying here. Maybe she was just trying to help in her own Seir way"

[5:46 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "She even dragged C--Malica int' all of this!" She attempts to calm herself a bit by pacing

[5:46 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "She's dangerous...unhinged."(edited)

[5:48 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I'm not puttin' my life on the line for some kid with n-no impulse control!" she's visibly sweating as she yells(edited)

[5:48 PM] Ravaphine: "She does everything with a purpose!" Rav stands, trying not to escalate the situation. "Purposes we might not understand now, but she does it for all of us."

[5:48 PM] Ryleigh: "She's put herself in danger, Urrak. She's only inconvenienced us," Ryleigh places a hand on Urrak's shoulder, "We don't know what happened yet, try to calm down until the anger is warranted."(edited)

[5:49 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well it'd be nice t' be informed once and awhile..." she tries to relax, but looks away from Ryleigh

[5:50 PM] Ravaphine: "It's frustrating not knowing. I doubt Seir is the only person who has secrets around here" Rav says as she sits back down(edited)

[5:43 PM] Ravaphine: Rav whispers to Gunnloda, "It's not true right? There has to be a misunderstanding? We all know how she likes to go off on her own sometimes"

[5:50 PM] DM: Gunnloda sighs, looking at her hands. "She... never came back after she left. I was waiting outside for her in case she'd gone somewhere else, when I saw a tiger burst out of the mansion doors, followed by Cae. Cae... she thinks Seirixori attacked Misha. Misha was charmed, stuck in a spider's web, and just... crying hysterically. She said the pink tiefling was trying to steal her ring."

[5:52 PM] Ravaphine: "That just sounds riddiculous. Knowing Seir, she was probably just trying to help Misha snap out of her charm but with a little bad luck thrown in"

[5:52 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well it ain't like tigers grow on trees around here...Or pink folk for that matter." she bows her head "FUCK. I can't believe this shit."

[5:53 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shakes her head, "she didn't strike me as the type to hurt someone for information..."

[5:53 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I'm sorry. It's my fault you're all here tonight. I just... I didn't want to believe it, so I offered to find her and... Cae must have thought I'd help her escape or something so she decided we needed to be controlled."(edited)

Ryleigh's stance shifts at the word 'controlled'

[5:54 PM] Ravaphine: "Will Cae hurt her?"

[5:54 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I'm certainly gonna."

[5:55 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine tilts her head and shoots Urrak a look

[5:55 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "I don't know. She's... how would you feel if you found your daughter stuck in a web, crying?"

[5:56 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Don't eyeball me wizard, this ain't the time!" she points a finger at Rav

[5:56 PM] Ravaphine: "Why are you so upset about this, Urrak. We aren't going to be hurt or injured. They just want answers."

[5:56 PM] Ryleigh: "let's hope thats all they want" she says to Ravaphine.(edited)

[5:57 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I'm upset cuz unlike the rest o' ye, I have people t' protect. And t' do that, I need t' be breathin' which, if things keep goin' the way they are, I won't be cuz a certain pink fool dragged me int'a more trouble than I asked for."

[6:00 PM] Ryleigh: "We don't have the entire story yet and jumping to conclusions is getting everyone upset. We need to wait until Seir is here and hear what happened. The truth is somewhere in between the two stories."

[6:01 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She turns to Ryleigh "The girl was a tiger last she was seen. She could be anywhere by now."(edited)

[6:04 PM] Ryleigh: "I have a feeling she didn't go far. Unless she is entirely guilty."

[6:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda stands up and moves to a seat at the other end of the table, away from all the yelling. She drops her head into her hand.

[6:06 PM] Ravaphine: "I wish we could go out and find her. Getting confronted by authority won't fare well"(edited)

[6:06 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak sighs "Aye, she'll just run from soldiers."

[6:07 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Maybe Gunnloda could..." she stops herself after looking over to the dwarf. "Er...perhaps Nolanos. He's the least threatenin'."(edited)

[6:09 PM] Ryleigh: "They wouldn't allow us to leave. They even took Gunnloda's weapons - trust is clearly in short supply."

[6:10 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to Tor and stands next to her.(edited)

[6:13 PM] DM: She doesn't move.

[6:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak walks over and sits next to Malica. She folds her arms on the table and whispers "Sorry..." but keeps her eyes on Ryleigh, trying to guess her scheme

[6:14 PM] DM: Malica pats Urrak's arm but stays silent.

[6:15 PM] Ravaphine: Rav walks up to the closest guard. "Excuse me, guard, may I use the restroom?"

[6:15 PM] DM: "No."

[6:21 PM] Ryleigh: Eventually Ryleigh moves from Tor and takes a seat next to Gunnloda, just silently being there.

[6:21 PM] DM: You all settle in mostly for a bit, quiet conversation and dozing in your chairs. You can count this as a short rest if you have anything that recharges. Usan comes and goes, sometimes telling some of the guards to go somewhere else or do something else.

[6:22 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak is 100% asleep on the table

## Seir

[4:59 PM] Seirixori: Seir's rushing through the trees, not paying attention to the passing time or area so when her tiger shape drops, she stumbles and falls, narrowly missing a tree. She doesn't get up, her breath ragged from the run and the tears still falling down her face. She's sure she ruined everything. There's no going back after that, she knows the look Cae was giving her. She's seen it enough.

She spends several minutes with her head in her hands, trying frantically to think of what to do. She could just run, just keep running, not turning back. Stay in the forest in Limabey when she gets teleported back. Just stay where she can't cause anymore trouble, she deserves the names and the looks the druids will give her when she stays in their presence far longer than she usually does.

Maybe she'll try and go back and go find her mother. Sneak her way back in and go through the portal, taking her own trinket so no one can find her, and leave Poni in the basement. She pulls out some paper and charcoal, the things she used when making maps when she wandered the Limabey forest and starts writing a couple notes and shoves them in one of her pockets when she's done.

Gunnloda... *Gunnloda* and Stool. She can't leave them. *She can't*. Even if... even if Gunnloda is tired of her shit.

She starts crying harder, something she didn't know was possible, and she starts removing the cloak Urrak gave her, the studded leather armor Eloise let her have, the ring they got from Zunis. She pulls out the potions that were in her pouches. She reaches for the notes, but leaves them because they are only if she were leaving. Anything she ever got with her friends and sets them in a pile, stepping away so they're out of reach.

Seirixori leans against a tree, her head aching and her chest hurting. She closes her eyes and waits. She didn't try to hide the way she ran. So she's just going to wait, wait and face what she did, because she just wants to see them one more time.(edited)

[5:03 PM] Seirixori: She fidgets with the ring Gunnloda gave her. Not sure if she'll be able to keep it.

[6:00 PM] DM: It'll be a while yet before she gets there, but we can pretend it's happening now. Roll Perception.

[6:01 PM] Seirixori: ((12))

[6:02 PM] DM: Cae's voice calls out from somewhere behind you. "Let me see your hands, tiefling."

[6:03 PM] Seirixori: Seir's shoulders sag and she hesitantly slips the ring back on. "I'm sorry," she whispers, but does as Cae says.

[6:05 PM] DM: "Do you have any weapons on you?"

[6:06 PM] Seirixori: "No. Everything I had is over there."

[6:07 PM] DM: She circles around to where she's in your line of sight. She's got an arrow knocked and drawn on her bow. "You're not running."

[6:08 PM] Seirixori: "I... no."

[6:09 PM] DM: "Are you going to make me shoot you? Believe me, I'd like to."

[6:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir shrugs, she hasn't looked up, "I-- I wouldn't stop you."

[6:12 PM] DM: She loosens the draw on the string, but keeps the arrow in place. "Start walking. Back to the mansion."

[6:13 PM] Seirixori: Seir stands, a little shaky, and starts walking.

[6:23 PM] DM: After a few hours, there's motion at the door again as Seirixori, wearing nothing more than her clothes, walks through the door, Cae right behind her with an arrow knocked to her bow.

[6:23 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine starts to draw a smiley face on Urrak's face with her quill but it scratches her face and Urrak jerks awake

[6:24 PM] Ravaphine: She gasps lightly and sits back down.

[6:25 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Hmm? What's goin' on?" her vision snaps back into focus and soon she sees Seirixiori. She bolts up and says darkly "You."(edited)

[6:25 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh places a hand on Gunnloda's shoulder and whispers, "she's here." Then stands.

[6:26 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori flinches slightly, but her heads down and she doesn't look up.

[6:52 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks up, but doesn't move.

[6:53 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine looks over at Seir and Cae

[6:53 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak starts to slowly walk towards Seirixiori, rage plain in her face(edited)

[6:54 PM] DM: Usan holds out his hand. "Don't come any closer."

[6:54 PM] Ravaphine: "What's going on"

[6:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak stops. She huffs a quick breath out of her nose. "If ye live, we ain't done."

[6:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: She walks off again

[6:57 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks past Seirixori and addresses Cae, "are we waiting for Eloise and Misha to join us?"

[6:59 PM] DM: Cae's eye twitches a little, like she was going to give Ryleigh a look but turns to Usan. "Captain, see that this one is put in the cell. I'll return shortly."

[7:00 PM] DM: Cae walks out, her cloak flashing out behind her. Usan jerks his head to Ryleigh. "Come on then. You heard her."

[7:01 PM] Ravaphine: "Ryleigh, what's going on? Why are you doing this"

[7:03 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh takes a deep breath, "I said I would do what needs to be done, but only if she were found guilty. She is clearly unarmed, there is no reason to jail her yet." She waits a moment then says, "I will escort her to where the trial will be held."

[7:04 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak yells from the back of the room "She's a magic user! What's she need arms fer?"

[7:05 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh gives Urrak a look and turns her attention back to Usan.

[7:05 PM] DM: Tor takes a step forward. "Is there a problem, Asten?"

[7:06 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: \*a soft raspberry sounds in the distance\*

[7:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks at Tor, "Law and order, Mirranite. We should hear testimony of the accusations against her. I will escort her to the jail IF we are not doing the trail here. Otherwise, does she not have the right to recount her side?"

[7:10 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh does take several steps forward, arms open, in a non-threatening way.

[7:11 PM] Seirixori: "Ry- Ryleigh, please, just do it," Seir's voice is hoarse, "It doesn't matter, it... it just doesn't matter."

[7:11 PM] DM: Usan: "Lady Moonstream gave an order. It will be done."

[7:12 PM] Ravaphine: "Stay strong, Seir. Don't give up, please. We'll fix this."

[7:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh grits her teeth, "Alright, I don't want any trouble. I just wanted to ensure her rights won't be forgotten because of Lady Moonstream's emotions for her daughter." She moves next to Seir and starts towards the direction of the jail.

[7:15 PM] Seirixori: "I'm sorry," Seir says, looking up for the first time, but in Gunnloda's direction.

[7:16 PM] DM: She's still sitting at the end of the table, watching.

[7:17 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak just stares. She mumbles something to Malica, and folds her arms on the table again.

[7:19 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh almost places a hand on Seir's shoulder, then stops, "Serixori, would you please come with me to the jail to await trial? I do not wish to take you by force."

[7:20 PM] Seirixori: "I was just trying to help," she whispers, and the nods, going with Ryleigh.

[7:21 PM] DM: So you two head out of the room

[7:21 PM] DM: Usan follows after looking at Tor and jerking his head towards the rest of you.

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[7:22 PM] DM: Once out of the room, you go left to the side of the mansion nobody's explored yet. There's two cells in one of the open spaces there, the doors shut but unlocked.

[7:24 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to the cell door and opens it, gesturing for Seirixori to walk in, "I don't know how you landed yourself here Seirixori" and shakes her head.

[7:24 PM] DM: Usan follows, but he watches from the doorway.

[7:25 PM] Seirixori: "The ring. Please, just... get someone to check it." She walks in and just sits on the floor, staring at her hands.

[7:27 PM] Ryleigh: "The ring? Misha's? What about it?" Ryleigh whispers and she makes a show of locking the cell.

[7:27 PM] Seirixori: "I tried to pull it off, that's what...," she sighs, "I tried to take it off and she screamed, like it hurt her."

[7:29 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh nods her head so Seir knows she understands what needs to be done, "I can't promise anything, but I'll do everything I can to help Seir. Just think about how you could have done this differently...try and learn from this, won't you?"

[7:33 PM] Seirixori: "That's why I came back. I... I know I messed up, I know. If..." she wipes the tears that start streaming down her face, "If they make me leave or..." she pulls out a couple notes from a pocket. "Can you give these to them. One's... one's for all of you the other..." she trails off, one clearly has Gunnloda's name on it. "I wrote them when I thought I was going to leave but I guess it's still the same."

[7:34 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh goes to take the paper but hesitates and turns to Usan, "may I? it's just letters to her friends?"(edited)

[7:35 PM] DM: He frowns, but nods.

[7:36 PM] Ryleigh: She takes the papers, "I'll do what I can, Seir." Ryleigh sighs then says, "but I am so disappointed in you. You've put your life at risk, and you should learn to value it more for those who care for you." She starts walking to the door.(edited)

[7:38 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and just fidgets with the ring on her hand, ignoring the tears still on her face.

[7:38 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks back towards the others.

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[7:22 PM] Ravaphine: "May we...leave now?"

[7:23 PM] DM: Tor: "No."

[7:24 PM] Ravaphine: "What else can we help with?"

[7:24 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "So what we're jus' stuck 'ere? Being....not-prisoners?"

[7:25 PM] Ravaphine: "If we could just talk to the Moonstreams, I'm sure there has just been  a  misunderstanding."

[7:25 PM] DM: Eloise and Cae walk in.

[7:25 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Save it Rav, the tin can only seems t' know one word. Oh and speak o' devils."

[7:26 PM] Ravaphine: "Speak of the devil" she whispers

[7:26 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak tilts her head in mild interest at the Moonstreams.

[7:26 PM] DM: Cae: "A misunderstanding? What about mind control and webs and being uninvited in my daughter's room is a misunderstanding?"

[7:27 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak stands and walks towards them, being cautious not to get too close "The part where none of us even knew that mad woman was pullin' that shit."

[7:28 PM] DM: Cae: "That's why you're here. To make sure you didn't help her escape and to determine if anyone else was aware of what was happening."

[7:29 PM] Ravaphine: "Please, Cae, Eloise. When we went to go save Misha from where she got teleported, I noticed some sort of....curse or charm in where she was. Seir was probably just trying to help. She never tells us where she's going, so we didn't know what she was going to do. Children don't just get engaged to strange men they don't know. Didn't that seem quite odd to you?"(edited)

[7:30 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "...Y'did say she hates fancy dresses, Eloise."

[7:32 PM] DM: Cae steps forward again. "I'm sorry. Are you trying to argue that there is a reason valid enough to enter my daughter's room without anyone's knowledge, charm her, web her, and then assault her to the point that I heard her screaming in pain?"

[7:32 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I ain't tryin' to argue anythin'. The tiefling's mad. But she..." Urrak sighs begrudgingly "She may have a solid motive at least."

[7:34 PM] Ravaphine: "The way Seirixori approached it was less than ideal, and there are more ways to do things than in secret. I do hope Misha is okay, but maybe there was a purpose to the visit"

[7:39 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks back into the main room, her eyes settling on Cae and Eliose.

[7:40 PM] Ravaphine: "I apologize for any grief this has caused. We're all just kind of lost, and wanting to help others. Please don't think any differently of this group. Our intentions are still the same" she says sadly

[7:42 PM] DM: Eloise: "Did any of you know what she was planning to do?"

[7:43 PM] Nolanos: "I know I didn't..."

[7:43 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Y'think I'd've let her if I did? Great Gruumsh...."

[7:43 PM] Ravaphine: Rav stares at her hands and shakes her head slowly. "She didn't tell us where she was going"

[7:45 PM] Ryleigh: "Seirixori said that she went to your daughter's because she believed her to be under a curse. I am not excusing her actions, because they were wrong, especially after you graciously invited us into your home." Ryleigh steps closer, "We were all unaware of her actions, however, we all believe that she did not intentionally mean to hurt your daughter." She looks at Eloise, "when I pulled your daughter from that place she was in a sort of trance. Has she been acting abnormally?"(edited)

[7:47 PM] DM: Eloise: "Of course she has. What has been normal today?"

[7:51 PM] Ryleigh: "But what if it isn't about today? What if its bigger than that. what if he comes for her?" She squeezes her eyes shut and then looks at the Moonstreams, "Eloise, Cae...have you asked her about him? because we took her and he may want her back. I believe Seirixori was thinking that too."(edited)

[7:53 PM] DM: Roll a persuasion check for me real quick.

[7:54 PM] Ryleigh: ((25))

[7:56 PM] DM: Eloise looks at Cae who frowns. Gunnloda finally stands and approaches. "If... there's something wrong with it, I can call Kendall back to look. None of us wants Misha to be hurt. Let us help her. Please?"

[7:56 PM] Ravaphine: "Let us help. Please"

[7:57 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Seir's a dumbass but...she's our friend. And she means well...usually."(edited)

[7:57 PM] DM: Eloise nods at Gunnloda. "Call her."

Gunnloda pulls the stone from the pouch Ryleigh'd delivered to her and closes her eyes. The stone glows for a second, then goes dark again.

[7:58 PM] DM: Cae grumbles and walks out.

[8:04 PM] DM: It takes a couple minutes, but there's a spark and then a familiar halfling in Sovereign Host robes and a samurai hat pops into existence next to Gunnloda. She looks bleary-eyed and half-asleep.

Gunnloda reaches out and puts a hand on her shoulder. "Thank you."

Kendall: "Of course, love. What's wrong?"

[8:05 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Misha. Can you... go see if there's anything wrong? If you can help her at all?"

[8:06 PM] DM: Eloise: "She's sleeping, but I'll take you up."

[8:08 PM] DM: Kendall glances around, a bit confused, back at Gunnloda, then follows Eloise out of the room.

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[7:59 PM] DM: And Cae arrives over here. She walks up and puts her hands on the bars. "Why?"

[8:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, "I just... I wasn't going to do anything, I swear. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't just making things up. I asked her about the Prince and she jsut... she doesn't even know what he's Prince of? And then I asked if I could see the ring and she freaked out when I asked her to give it me. So I just..." She's trying to slow down, she can tell she's talking too fast, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't..." she's crying again, "I didn't mean to hurt her, I didn't know it was going to do that."

[8:06 PM] DM: Cae: "And you never thought to tell anyone else or talk to her mothers?"

[8:08 PM] Seirixori: She curls in on herself, "I'm not used to people listening to me," she whispers.

[8:10 PM] DM: Cae: "Your... what, lover? Girlfriend? Whoever she is to you is calling her friend. You'd best hope she finds something. And even if she does... don't think you're free and clear."

[8:12 PM] Seirixori: She nods sadly, more people to disappoint. "I...know," she says at the last comment.

[8:18 PM] DM: Cae sighs and turns to leave.

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[8:09 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia peers in curiously as she walks in.

[8:10 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "We partying over here?"

[8:10 PM] Nolanos: "...Brimeia? How did you get in here?"

[8:10 PM] Nolanos: "I mean, hi. But also what?"

[8:10 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Ah, ravashing Ravaphine!" Brimeia tilts her head at Nolanos's question(edited)

[8:11 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "I walked through the door? What do you mean?"

[8:12 PM] Nolanos: "Just, we've kind of been on lockdown tonight. It's great to see you though, you're looking well."

[8:14 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Ah, thank you Nolanos. And you as well."

[8:13 PM] Ravaphine: "Brimeia! My friend. Please, guards. Let her sit with us here"

[8:13 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Oh, and.... who is this lovely vision? I think I've seen you a time or two, briefly?"

[8:13 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia looks over at Ryleigh

[8:13 PM] DM: Usan: "I don't care who walks in as long as you don't walk out. And leave your weapons with me."

[8:13 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Yer walkin' int'a a real hornet's nest, friend. And that there's Ryleigh." she points to the Paladin(edited)

[8:13 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "She's outta yer league." Urrak teases

[8:15 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh acknowledges Brimeia, "you have." Then winks at Urrak's comment.

[8:11 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks over to Gunnloda and hands her a peice of paper, "it's for you..." then walks over to Ravaphine and hands her a similar looking peice of paper, "From Seir, for you guys."

[8:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda takes it and looks, but tucks it away without reading it.

[8:13 PM] Ravaphine: Rav takes the paper from Ryleigh but realizes that it's not an appropriate time to read it yet so she puts it in her pocket

[8:17 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia glances around at all the papers passing.  "What's all that about?"

[8:18 PM] Ravaphine: "Letters from Seir, to all of us. We should read them when we are....away from all of this"

[8:19 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia turns to Ravaphine. "Oh? Where is our fiery friend?"

[8:18 PM] Ryleigh: "Seirixori has been imprisoned for assaulting a teenager, who's mothers happen to be the rulers of this area. These" Ryleigh gestures to the papers, "are her notes to the team and Gunnloda, she said she wrote them when she thought she was going to run away from this."

[8:19 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "It's all a bit of a mess."(edited)

[8:20 PM] Ravaphine: "She...she's in jail" Rav squeaks a bit at the end

[8:20 PM] Ravaphine: "How have your last few days been at home?" she says, trying to change the subject

[8:20 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Jail?!" Brimeia looks aghast.  "What for?"

[8:21 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Bri, she just explained it to ya." Urrak chuckles a bit

[8:21 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks around confused, "did I learn invisibility?" then smiles at her attempted joke.(edited)

[8:23 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos lightly laughs along with her

[8:23 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "She was probably focusin' more on yer pretty face than what ye were sayin'" Urrak playfully nudges Ryleigh's arm with her elbow

[8:25 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh quirks a playful eyebrow at Urrak's comment but doesn't comment further.

[8:26 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Ha, you know me too well, Urrak"

[8:27 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "Is... Seirixori going to be alright?"

[8:27 PM] Nolanos: "Hopefully... She's stepped in it pretty deep though."

[8:29 PM] Ravaphine: "Physically, yes. Her heart, it might be hurting for a little while"

[8:29 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Aye, here's hopin' Kendall can work her magic and fix all this." Urrak sighs, taking a moment to think and goes back over to Malica for a moment

[8:31 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Guess I'm still a pretty bad liar, eh?" She says softly to Malica, a mischevious smile on her face

[8:32 PM] DM: She looks up, confused. "That you cared about her or that you didn't?"

[8:33 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I do care about Seir, and truly I was angry with 'er. I was talkin' about the fiasco at the inn but, I suppose ye think I'm more cunnin' than I truly am."

[8:33 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "I'm...sorry ye got dragged int'a all this."

[8:34 PM] DM: Malica: "Oh... no, I don't think anyone would be fooled by the 'wife' claim. It's... ok. I just want to get out of here."

[8:35 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak laughs a bit louder than she expected "Yup, never was good at lyin'..." she takes a breath "I'll get you outta here. Don't worry. Then ye can go back t' bein'...low profile I suppose."

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[8:31 PM] DM: After several minutes, Cae returns and starts unlocking the cell. "Let's go."

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: "Oh...are you sure?" She stands.

[8:33 PM] DM: She opens the door and gestures for you to start walking.

[8:33 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks out.

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[8:35 PM] DM: After a few minutes, Eloise walks back in and sits at her desk. Kendall follows, and they're followed soon after by Cae and Seirixori. Cae walks Seir up to a spot in front of Eloise's desk, then walks around and stands behind her wife. Usan steps up behind Seirixori. Kendall stops next to Gunnloda.

[8:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh stands but doesn't move forward.

[8:40 PM] Ravaphine: Ravaphine just sits and stares at what's happening

[8:39 PM] DM: Eloise leans forward and drops a gold and ruby ring on the table in front of her.

[8:41 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: "what's going on?"

[8:41 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shushes Brimeia.

[8:45 PM] Kyris - Brimeia: Brimeia leans toward Ravaphine. "I missed a lot, didn't I."

[8:41 PM] DM: Eloise: "Kendall said it's cursed. She managed to remove it without hurting Misha."

[8:42 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori's shoulders slump in relief, but she refuses to look up.

[8:42 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Holy shit."

[8:43 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak steps forward "How's Misha...?"

[8:44 PM] DM: Eloise: "She'll be... ok. In time. However..." she turns back to Seir.  "It doesn't change what you did. Did you use a charm spell on my daughter?"

[8:46 PM] Seirixori: Seir cringes, "...Yes."

[8:46 PM] DM: Eloise: "Did you trap her in a web?"

[8:46 PM] Seirixori: "Yes." she whispers.

[8:47 PM] DM: Eloise: "Did you... hurt my daughter?"

[8:48 PM] Seirixori: "I... I didn't know it was going to do that."

[8:52 PM] DM: Eloise leans back in her chair with a tired sigh. "I'm... at a loss. I don't have my guard, my town is... deserted, dying. My wife is..." She shuts her eyes and shakes her head before sitting back up and looking at you with tears in her eyes. "I trusted you. I invited you into my home. I offered to equip you, to reward you. I had plans to speak to my sister about-- And now this. Bars won't hold you. As long as this... situation is in effect, you can't be jailed or exiled. I can't let this stand... but I don't know what I can do."

[8:55 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori closes her eyes, "I can... I can leave." She whispers. "Just... go into the forest whenever I... whenever I'm back here. Or stay in... stay in that basement."

[8:55 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "And if ye...need someone t' sit awhile behind bars. I can do that for ye. I know nothin' of magic or any o' that nonsense, but I'm sure a strong spellcaster can keep me from dissappearin' for a time. Seir's too squishy for prison anyway." She laughs as she extends her pressed together wrists.

[8:57 PM] Seirixori: "What? No.. you... you didn't do anything."

[8:57 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Just...keep me alive. Like I said " she turns to Seirixiori and winks "We ain't done."(edited)

[8:59 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh steps forward, "what if she does serve jail time and we volunteer to rotate being on watch and we will be held responsible for her actions while she is imprisoned. This way your people recognize order is being maintained and you understand that we did not support the way she got her information."(edited)

[9:06 PM] DM: Eloise leans forward, elbow on the desk, rubbing the bridge of her nose like she's getting a headache. "I can't afford to let you all waste time on that when my people are suffering." She sighs heavily and looks up at Seir again. "Probation until the arch is completed. You are to do everything you can to assist in fixing the arch and bringing my people home. We will revisit this... issue at that time if you are not sent home immediately. Should you break my trust again before then... it will be execution. Do you understand and agree to these terms?"

[9:07 PM] Seirixori: "...yes."

[9:07 PM] Ravaphine: Rav nods to herself

[9:08 PM] DM: Eloise nods and stands. "Then please, all of you... leave my home."

[9:09 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos quietly stands and heads to the door, waiting for the rest of the group.

[9:09 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh gives a slight bow to the Moonstreams and then heads to the door.

[9:09 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak motions to Malica and follows

[9:10 PM] Ravaphine: "Yes ma'am. Back to our mission" Rav speedwalks to the door, but turns around. "Are we allowed to have our stuff back?"

[9:10 PM] DM: Everyone shuffles outside. The guards return to the guards' wing to go back to bed. Gunnloda and Kendall are talking quietly off to the side. Usan gives everyone their stuff back.

[9:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks to the fountain, sitting at it and staring at the water.

[9:11 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Well that was...somethin'." She places her hands on her hips. "Is everyone alright? At least as much as they can be?"(edited)

[9:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh looks up at the stars, "it's late, everyone should try to get some sleep." She walks over to Seirixori, "you  should too."

[9:14 PM] DM: It's probably like... 4 am right now.

[9:14 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Y'don't have t' tell me twice..."

[9:15 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos quietly walks up to Seirixori, sitting next to her. He doesn't say anything for a moment thinking his words through. "...It hardly feels like tonight was even real... I know you had good intentions, just share those intentions with us, I guess. We're in this together, as friends."

[9:15 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: "Aye, what Nolanos said. We're supposed t' be a team."

[9:16 PM] Ravaphine: Rav sits on the ground next to seir and Nolanos. "Yes. One team one dream. We're all friends here. No one gets left behind, or forgotten"

[9:18 PM] Urrak D'Akshi - Half-Orc Fighter: Urrak stretches and yawns "I'm about t' pass out where I stand. I'll catch up with all of ye in the mornin'...or...late afternoon perhaps." She looks over to Malica "If ye'd like, I can escort ye back t' the Cask."

[9:18 PM] DM: Malica nods and goes with Urrak.

[9:20 PM] Ryleigh: After telling everyone to get some sleep, she says nothing more, but instead walks over to where Kendall and Gunnloda are.

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[9:22 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks up to them and clears her throat.

[9:23 PM] DM: They look up at you, both looking very tired.

[9:26 PM] Ryleigh: "I wanted to apologize for needing your help so soon after your departure, Kendall." she waits a moment and then says to Gunnloda, "I'm also sorry if it seemed I was 'on the other side'..I care, I do. But I can't afford to make enemies with these people."

[9:29 PM] DM: Kendall yawns. "If she needs me, I'll be there."

Gunnloda: "You don't need to apologize to me, dear. I understand. Thank you for... what you did."

[9:33 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh gives them both a half smile, "I didn't do anything more than tell the truth and hoped they'd listen." She yawns and says, "I think we could all do with a few hours of sleep...." then starts walking away.

[9:34 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Good night."

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[9:18 PM] Seirixori: "Sorry..." Seir mumbles, still staring at the water, twisting the ring on her finger.

[9:19 PM] Nolanos: He then reaches into his bag and pulls out a small metal panther. "I made this one of my first nights here, after the incident with the lizardfolk. At the time, I planned to give it to you the next morning. You seemed to have had a rough day... Anyway, its meant as a show of friendship. I hope you'll accept it and let it remind you that you're not alone." He holds it out to Seirixori, waiting tentatively.

[9:20 PM] Seirixori: "I don't... I don't deserve that." she whispers, tears running down her face.

[9:21 PM] Ravaphine: Rav rubs Seir's knee and starts to make her way to the cask

[9:22 PM] Nolanos: "Of course you do. You deserve to have people in your life that care about you. This is just something to help you remember."

[9:23 PM] Seirixori: She takes it, still hesitant, "...thank you."

[9:24 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos smiles, "You're welcome. You're a good person, friend."

[9:25 PM] Seirixori: "I don't think everyone will agree with you..." she says more to herself, not moving, but staring at the panther and rubbing it lightly.

[9:26 PM] Nolanos: "Well, they're clearly morons and their opinions don't matter," he says, nudging her lightly

[9:27 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, giving a small smile, "You should go get some sleep, I'm sorry for keeping you all up."

[9:30 PM] Nolanos: "It's quite alright. Well worth it to be here for a friend in need." Nolanos smiles warmly and stands. "Just try to get some rest, yeah? I know it might be hard considering what happened tonight, but try? Goodnight, Seir."

[9:32 PM] Seirixori: "Goodnight," Seir mutters, turning so she can sit fully and puts her face in her hands.

[9:39 PM] Nolanos: Nolanos takes a moment before quietly walking toward the Cask.

[9:38 PM] DM: After several more minutes of quiet conversation, Kendall and Gunnloda turn and start walking towards the temple.

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: Seir watches them go before standing up and heading towards them, "I..." She freezes because she has no idea what to say without crying, "I'm sorry. I didn't... I'm sorry." She says again, making sure she's a good few feet behind them.

[9:44 PM] DM: They stop and look back, then at each other. Kendall reaches out and squeezes Gunnloda's hand then keeps walking into the temple.

[9:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir doesn't move any closer and she closes her eyes, trying to will the tears to stop. "I... Sorry I didn't... I didn't tell you. I wasn't sure... I'm sorry." She repeats, not wanting to speak the real question she has.

[9:54 PM] DM: Gunnloda's chewing on her lip, opening her mouth to say something, then closing it. "I don't know what I can say."

[10:00 PM] DM: She frowns and shakes her head. "I'm sorry. I... When the sun rises and Kendall's hat is ready, I'm going to go back to Vatru. At least... until I end up back here again."

[10:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir's breath catches in her throat. It was something she prepared for earlier but not like this, "I... Okay. Okay." She let's out a breath, catching at the last second and her voice breaks when she asks, "Did... Did you want it back?"

[10:07 PM] DM: She closes her eyes, trying to take steady breaths and maintain control of herself. "I don't... I don't understand why. Why couldn't you just... say something? I... I thought... I don't know what I thought. I don't want to control you. I don't want to make you someone you're not. But if this... if this is who you are..."

[10:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "You... you pounced on Urrak. You attacked a girl. You can't control your shifting... where does it stop? What will it take? I can't... I can't. Not like this."

[10:19 PM] Seirixori: "I'm sorry, it's... I know it doesn't, doesn't excuse anything." Seirixori's not even trying to stop crying now, "I'm not, I'm not used to people caring about what I say.. .about... about anything." She groans, "That... That doesn't matter, I'm just sorry, I'm so sorry."

[10:25 PM] DM: "You can say it until you've gone purple in the face... I can't be your leash. I can't be the only thing that keeps you from hurting people who shouldn't be hurt. It's not fair to either of us."

[10:33 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori just closes her eyes and nods.  She slips the ring off, clutching it to her for a brief moment, before handing it to Gunnloda. "I'll miss..." She clears her throat, "Please stay safe." She says, turning away and heads to the Cask.

[10:35 PM] DM: You can barely hear a soft, "You too."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It's about... 5 am, day 8, after all the mess with Seirixori's trial. Seir finds herself walking down the stairs to Poni's basement, but someone's already down there. Ravaphine is holding Poni, watching what looks like a sleeping gnome in a bed, barely being lit by dawn's first light coming through the window.

[10:34 AM] Seirixori: Seir nearly trips down the stairs, "Oh... I... I'm sorry. I didn't think anyone would...be here." she whispers, clutching something in her hands.

[10:37 AM] Ravaphine: Rav panics and pushes the button to turn off the portal. After she wipes the tears off her face, she looks to Seir. “Hi, I didn’t know if you wanted your citrus grove back for the night. I didn’t know where else to go”

[10:37 AM] Ravaphine: “Come sit with me” she pats the ground next to her

[10:38 AM] Seirixori: "It's... a pretty big grove..." she whispers, hesitating. Eventually she sits next to Ravaphine. "I'm kind of glad you're here though."

[10:41 AM] Ravaphine: “I’m glad you’re here, too. Not just in the basement but that you’re still part of our team and that you aren’t hurt. What’s that you got in your hand there?”

[10:42 AM] Seirixori: Seir freezes, and closes her eyes. She lets out a breath before opening her hands, revealing a small component. "I..." she clears her throat. "I took it... earlier."

[10:44 AM] Ravaphine: Rav takes the component and throws it up in the air, and catches it like a baseball. “I hate these things,” she chuckles, “but whatever did you need it for?”

[10:47 AM] Seirixori: Seir continues to look down at her hands, on the verge of tears, "I... I wasn't sure if we... if we'd all get teleported back home instantly or not. When we put it all together... I just... I wanted..." she covers her face. "I just wanted to make sure I could say goodbye." she starts crying, sobbing.

[10:50 AM] Ravaphine: Rav leans over and rubs the tiefling gently on the back. “I would ask you to hug me, but I enjoy having my limbs,” she jokes, trying to lighten the situation. “I never even thought about what would happen when we get all the pieces together....not being able to come back.”

[10:51 AM] Ravaphine: “We got your letter by the way! Haven’t had the chance to read it to the group but I figured there’s a time and place for it. What if we...no that would be silly”

[10:52 AM] Ravaphine: Rav gets up and puts Poni behind a couple books

[10:53 AM] Seirixori: Seir freezes, nearly forgetting she gave the letters to Ryleigh. "I'm not sure the letter matters much anymore..." She murmers. "What if we ...what?"

[10:55 AM] Ravaphine: Rav does the shhh sign with her finger, and pulls out a thick book from the shelf. She takes out her dagger and carves out a square big enough to put the small component inside

[10:56 AM] Seirixori: "But..." Seir lowers her voice, "I've already ... I don't want to make them more angry at me... they'll literally have me killed."

[10:58 AM] Ravaphine: "This is true, I don't want you to get in more trouble" Rav frowns but she puts the book back up on the shelf

[10:58 AM] Ravaphine: "What brought you down here tonight? Did you need to use the portal?"(edited)

[10:59 AM] Seirixori: "No... I was... I was just going to put it back." Seir stands, playing with the trinket Nolanos gave her, "I'm sorry that I... that I interrupted you."

[11:01 AM] Ravaphine: "There was nothing to interrupt, just trying to feed my curiosity is all. Although I'm always so tempted to just jump in"

[11:04 AM] Seirixori: Seirixori sighs, smiling sadly, "Just take someone with you... even if it's... back home. No one else needs to lose everything," then she whispers, mostly to herself, "again..." Seir clears her throat, "because they went off by themselves." she laughs, "I should know." And she starts to head up the stairs.

## Rav explores

*[*8:18 PM*]* DM*:* So it's just before dawn Day 8. You're in Poni's basement and Seir just left. You said the component's on the counter with the others now?

*[*8:19 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((yes, with the others))

*[*8:22 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Ravaphine, not wanting to push Seir futher out of her comfort zone, lets her leave without following her out. Instead of trancing, Rav takes a minute to look over Poni's notebook about the teleporter.

*[*8:22 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She pulls out Poni from behind the books

*[*8:23 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Tell me more about the astromanic crystals, Poni."

*[*8:24 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "They're blue."

*[*8:25 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "That's...great. Can you show me Qarius' office at your old college?" Rav pushes the button

*[*8:28 PM*]* DM*:* The portal comes to life. It's near dawn there as well and the office is empty. There's a desk in the center of the room with a comfy chair on one side and slightly less comfy chairs on the other. The desk is mostly clear, except for what looks like a folded piece of paper in the center of it, open. There's a bunch of books in a bookshelf behind the desk, but that's about all you can make out from this angle.

*[*8:29 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Is this where you would get in trouble all the time?" Rav asks while chuckling. "Where did you find the crystals in the first place?"

*[*8:31 PM*]* DM*:* "Why should I tell you? So you can throw me about more or try to take them from me?"

*[*8:32 PM*]* DM*:* "I should just make you go get the next component. Teach you a lesson like that dragonscaled idiot."

*[*8:33 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Think of it as an insurance policy. This is our last crystal so if it breaks...that's kind of it for us...and I would love to fetch the next component but if I don't die from whatever creatures await for me, Urrak and Ryleigh will probably have my head"

*[*8:34 PM*]* DM*:* "Brutes with no sense of finesse those two."

*[*8:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "But wow, are they strong" Rav stares off to space for a second thinking about how stronk Ryleigh and Urrak both are

*[*8:35 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "And if not them, Baroness Moonstream will not be happy but I know how much you love her"(edited)

*[*8:36 PM*]* DM*:* "Are you just going to blather on about the people you know all night?"

*[*8:36 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "My lips are sealed if you show me where I can find more crystals"

*[*8:37 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "And then we will find the next component, promise"

*[*8:38 PM*]* DM*:* Persuasion check(edited)

*[*8:39 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((12 persuasion))

*[*8:40 PM*]* DM*:* "I got them from his desk. I doubt you'll be able to do the same. Even if he still keeps them there, you would be spotted and found out."

*[*8:41 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "It wouldn't hurt to try. Plus I have time before everyone wakes up. And I can find your old stomping grounds"

*[*8:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Before Rav steps through the portal, she writes a note on a piece of parchment that says "Be back soon. Going shopping" and places it on the table.

*[*8:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She takes a deep breath and steps through the portal

*[*8:49 PM*]* DM*:* The scene around you changes. When you look around in the pre-dawn morning, you see you're sitting at the point where two rivers combine into one. Ahead, you can see a squat sort of building, wide and short, but with seven towers that stick up from the corners.

*[*8:50 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((how far away?))

*[*8:50 PM*]* DM*:* Not very. Maybe a five-ten minute walk.

*[*8:53 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((can I check for any movement/creatures/dangerous stuff))

*[*8:53 PM*]* DM*:*  Perception check.

*[*8:53 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((18))

*[*8:54 PM*]* DM*:* It... looks like a building. You don't see any movement outside. There are some windows along the outside. A couple of them have light coming from the other side, but as far as you can tell, along the road you're on straight to the building, there's nobody else out.

*[*8:56 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Ready Poni? Do you remember which building wing was Qarius'?"

*[*8:57 PM*]* DM*:* "His office is in the center of the building. What are you going to do when the Spellguard catches you?"

*[*8:59 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Cry probably" Rav gets up from where she is sitting and starts to walk towards the building, but hiding behind fixtures (trees? rocks?) every so often

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* You don't see any motion on your way up the road. He replies, deipping with sarcasm, "What an excellent plan."

*[*9:03 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Are people not allowed inside? What if I wanted to pretend to...become a student" her voice becomes shy a little at the end

*[*9:04 PM*]* DM*:* "I don't know how someone so dull can possibly handle the arcane arts, but I've been with you quite a bit lately and you are quite possibly the worst liar I have ever met. And Qarius claims there is no necromancy wing."

*[*9:11 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I wouldn't be lying" she says quietly, "You're right, those spots in school should be saved for the ones who really deserve it. I'm a lousy spellcaster....I'll never be like you or my mother, you guys are so powerful. But I know, I know, I won't bore you with that"

*[*9:12 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((is the entrance just like, a door?))

*[*9:12 PM*]* DM*:* Yep. There's a set of double doors ahead of you, up a short staircase flanked by gargoyle statues.

*[*9:14 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((is this the only entrance I can see))

*[*9:15 PM*]* DM*:* Along this edge of the school, yes.
Poni scoffs. "Most of the assholes in this school are idiots too, and those that aren't are too short-sighted to understand greatness. Maybe you'd fit right in."

*[*9:18 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav can't help but smile at that. "If becoming a student won't work out, I guess we have to sneak in. Let's hope those gargoyles don't shoot fireballs at me"

*[*9:19 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "They only attack if you try to attack the school. Only certain areas are warded against any entry."

*[*9:21 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Wish me luck." Rav puts poni in her bag and casts invisibility on herself. She approaches the school

*[*9:22 PM*]* DM*:* You're invisible. Nothing happens.

*[*9:23 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She looks for any sort of trap before trying the door

*[*9:23 PM*]* DM*:* Investigation.

*[*9:23 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((22))

*[*9:24 PM*]* DM*:* You see no traps.

*[*9:24 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((Do alarms exist in this world lol))

*[*9:24 PM*]* DM*:* Magical ones, yes.

*[*9:24 PM*]* DM*:* The door swings open.

*[*9:24 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She steps through and looks for a campus map

*[*9:27 PM*]* DM*:* The entry has stairs that go up and down, and a main hallway just goes straight through from the door towards the center. The hall also goes left and right towards corners of the building where the towers were. There are other halls that split off to the left and right down the main passage. It's still quiet, still before dawn, but you do hear some footsteps down some of the halls and there's a woman in armor, interestingly, walking down the hall in a rush. She's wearing a red tabard over scale armor and it has a gold emblem you can't quite make out from here on it.

*[*9:29 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((are there markings or names on the doors))

*[*9:30 PM*]* DM*:* You haven't actually seen any doors yet. Not near where you are. The walls are just plain stone with the occasional tapestry to muffle echoes.

*[*9:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav goes down straight the main hallway

*[*9:31 PM*]* DM*:* Invisibility makes you invisible but doesn't make you quiet. Are you walking or sneaking?

*[*9:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* sneaking

*[*9:31 PM*]* DM*:* Stealth check then.

*[*9:32 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((15))

*[*9:35 PM*]* DM*:* Ok. You make your way down the hall. Down the smaller halls on either side you start to see doors, mostly wooden, set into the stonework. The hall ahead ends at a door and splits to either side. You hear Poni's voice, but this time in your head. "This is the center block for the boring bullshit of running a school that isn't related to actual magic, but there are still protections in place. They change, so I can't tell you where or what."

*[*9:37 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((are there windows to peer inside of the doors))

*[*9:38 PM*]* DM*:* Nope.

*[*9:38 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav goes left

*[*9:43 PM*]* DM*:* You track around and you see a couple more people here and there. Most are in robes, but every now and then, you see someone in some form of armor with that same red tabard and gold symbol. From what you can tell, the school is a seven sided building, but this center part is squared. There are doors on each side of the block, but none appear to be any different from the others. The only difference you see, as you glance down the halls, is that the tapestries have different colors to them. One hall is green, one is blue, etc.

*[*9:44 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((does Rav remember what Poni's body was wearing and does that matter in this situation))

*[*9:45 PM*]* DM*:* He was wearing regular clothes. And, as you recall, he was no longer a member of the college, so it wouldn't really matter.

*[*9:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((and no door markings, right?))

*[*9:47 PM*]* DM*:* No.

*[*9:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav puts her ear to the closest door

*[*9:47 PM*]* DM*:* Perception.

*[*9:48 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((9, boo))

*[*9:48 PM*]* DM*:* You don't hear anything.

*[*9:48 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav pushes the door open just a crack and peers in

*[*9:50 PM*]* DM*:* Looks like everywhere else. You can hear a little more background noise here though. Sniffles, little coughs... just basic evidence of people being awake in the area.

*[*9:50 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((so its just another hallway?))

*[*9:50 PM*]* DM*:* Yeah, but more doors.

*[*9:51 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav goes inside of this hallway and closes the door behind her.

*[*9:56 PM*]* DM*:* There's some open doors as you go, and peeking in, there's some empty chairs in front of desks. One room has a gnome doing paperwork, wearing a white robe. There are some others that are closed. Some of those are marked with variations of the same symbol. It's what looks like a stylized dragon set over what might be hills or an open book. The space behind the dragon changes depending on which door you're looking at. One has stars behind it, another has a moon.

*[*9:58 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((does rav know the symbol or is it just a symbol of the school))

*[*9:59 PM*]* DM*:* You've never seen it before, but now that you've seen it up close, you can guess it's also the symbol the armored people had on their chests.

*[*10:00 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav picks the doors with the stars

*[*10:02 PM*]* DM*:* Just to be clear, those are just a sample of the doors you see. Not all doors have symbols.

*[*10:04 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((are there any with the symbol of the armored people or just variations))

*[*10:04 PM*]* DM*:* You didn't get close enough to see if there was anything special about their symbols. You're just guessing from the vague shape that it was probably the dragon

*[*10:05 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav picks the door closest to the dragon head ((if that is a thing))

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* I'm not sure what you mean! But Poni said that his office was at the center. Are you planning to do that or look around more?

*[*10:07 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((Just trying to find his office lol...Can I have rav try to go central))

*[*10:08 PM*]* DM*:* Yeah. There's one that looks like it might be in the middle of the area. The symbol on this one is the same dragon but it has a sort of sunburst behind it. It's smallish, but set apart from all the others with a ring of hallway around it and only one door.

*[*10:09 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She puts her ear up to this door

*[*10:09 PM*]* DM*:* When you touch the door, your invisibility dissipates.

*[*10:09 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((is there anybody in the room))

*[*10:10 PM*]* DM*:* You didn't open the door, but you don't immediately see anyone around you. Perception check?

*[*10:10 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((10))

*[*10:11 PM*]* DM*:* You don't see or hear anyone moving around.

*[*10:14 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Ravaphine sighs and attempts to open the door, knowing she is no longer invisible

*[*10:14 PM*]* DM*:* It opens.

*[*10:15 PM*]* DM*:* The door swings open, and you see the office you saw in the portal. A bookshelf, a desk, three chairs, and an opened letter on the desk. There's nothing else in the room.

*[*10:15 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((nobody inside?))

*[*10:15 PM*]* DM*:* Nope.

*[*10:17 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav closes the door behind her. She goes to the desk and opens a drawer because why not

*[*10:17 PM*]* DM*:* Roll Investigation.

*[*10:19 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((14))

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* You find a lot of paperwork. Quills. Ink pots. Nothing terribly interesting.

*[*10:21 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She reads the letter on the desk

*[*10:23 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav gets a sudden wave of sadness that this will probably be the only way she can ever be at a wizarding school campus: unwanted and unallowed

*[*10:24 PM*]* DM*: Master Qarius,*
*The time for requests is over. I must now demand that you send your Spellguard to Bellbury. Something catastrophic has happened thanks to your former student, Mr. Ningel, and we will need your assistance to remedy the matter. I expect to see Spellguard at my doors by the end of the week or the King will be notified of your failure to control your school.*
*-Baroness Eloise Moonstream*(edited)

*[*10:26 PM*]* DM*:* You recall seeing a similar letter, half-written on Eloise's desk, requesting aid from Qarius, so this does appear to be newer.

*[*10:28 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav pockets the letter, and continues on her search. This time she looks at the bookshelf

*[*10:29 PM*]* DM*:* The books appear to be records, not spell-related.

*[*10:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She sighs. "I think they're all gone, Poni. There's nothing here" she whispers(edited)

*[*10:31 PM*]* DM*:* There's no response.

*[*10:32 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Poni? I promise you're not in trouble or in detention" she nervously chuckles

*[*10:32 PM*]* DM*:* No response.

*[*10:33 PM*]* Ravaphine*: "Does magic not work in this room?"* she thinks to herself. She tries to cast light on something small, like a quill(edited)

*[*10:33 PM*]* DM*:* Nothing happens.

*[*10:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*: "Great. Seir will be happy to hear that we found a way to make poni stop talking"*

*[*10:37 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((I think it's safe to say there's nothing else in this room lol))

*[*10:37 PM*]* DM*:* Probably not.

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* Roll Perception.

*[*10:38 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((8 jfc))

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* Nothing of interest.

*[*10:39 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav looks behind the bookcase one last time before giving up

*[*10:39 PM*]* DM*:* Behind? Investigation.

*[*10:40 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((20, for like secret entrances or like a safe or something))

*[*10:42 PM*]* DM*:* All you find back there is dust, but as you're standing there, tracing the edge of the shelf, you hear the door open and the dimness that was once dark is lit with warm light.

*[*10:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav closes her eyes and readies herself to face the consequences.

*[*10:48 PM*]* DM*:* "Can I help you?"

*[*10:51 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav clears her throat and tries to compose herself. "Hello, my name is Ravaphine and I apologize for barging into your office like this. I was wondering if you could help me. Are you Headmaster Qarius?"

*[*10:52 PM*]* DM*:* The man standing in the doorway is a high elf, tall, with long dark hair pulled into a slick ponytail at the base of his skull. He's wearing white robes with gold edging and holding a lantern. "I am. Why are you in my office?"

*[*10:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Headmaster. Hello" she bows in respect. Rav's instinct is to of course, lie, but she doesn't think she has it in her to lie to somebody like Qarius. "I want to be completely honest with you. I wanted to say I would like to inquire about becoming a student at your college, and while I would love to be a part of this institution if I was deemed worthy enough...I'm afraid it is much more than that"(edited)

*[*10:58 PM*]* DM*:* He steps inside and sets the lantern on the desk. "We have prodcedures for new admissions. Generally sneaking into my office and snooping about my desk is not one of them."

*[*11:01 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I do apologize for my unprofessionalism. But this doesn't have to do with admissions. It has to do with...Mr. Ningel. Sort of"

*[*11:02 PM*]* DM*:* He sighs and puts his hand to the bridge of his nose. "If I could go one week without hearing that name again. I received the Baroness's letter. The Spellguard will arrive later today. Did she really feel the need to send two messengers?"

*[*11:06 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "She didn't send me, sir. I came here by myself to try to help the City of Bellbury. Poni, created a disaster that caused the citizens of bellbury to disappear and I have a group of companions and myself to help search for them. We're kind of the search and rescue team"

*[*11:06 PM*]* DM*:* "And this explains your presence here how?"

*[*11:09 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "In order to search for the people, we use astromanic crystals to help find them. I was wondering if you or your college had any to spare to help the people of Bellbury? If there is a cost, I'm sure Baroness Moonstream would be willing to help"

*[*11:09 PM*]* DM*:* Roll Persuasion.

*[*11:09 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((...5))

*[*11:13 PM*]* DM*:* He scoffs. "If there's a cost. Of course there's a cost. And I assume Mr. Ningel's responsible for the ones that went missing before he left. No, even if I had any to spare, I would not simply hand them over to you. My Spellguard will determine the best course of action and we will proceed from there. Why don't you scurry along now and tell her to calm her hysterics."

*[*11:19 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Mr. Ningel is gone sir. I'm just trying my best to help. I'm from Rodoza, across the ocean. I live a quiet life but I got sent to this town and I cannot go back home until we fix his mistakes. I didn't sign up for this," her voice breaks slightly as she tries to hold back tears. "Every hour. Every minute that passes, people die. I do not work for the Barroness, but you have to understand that I just want to get back home and get these people home safe."

*[*11:23 PM*]* DM*:* "As I said. My Spellguard will arrive later today. They are already preparing. They will assess the situation and we will find the best way forward. Perhaps you should let this all be a lesson in *meddling* with things beyond your understanding. Now. Should you choose to walk out of this building *immediately*, I will overlook this intrusion. Otherwise, it might be a great deal longer before you see Rodoza again."

*[*11:25 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((can I do an insight check on him))

*[*11:26 PM*]* DM*:* Sure.

*[*11:26 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((19))

*[*11:28 PM*]* DM*:* He's irritated.

*[*11:29 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav looks down at her feet and nods. "Thank you for your time, sir". She exits his office and finds a quiet corner away from people

*[*11:29 PM*]* DM*:* Ok. Where to?

*[*11:30 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Did you get any of that, Poni?"

*[*11:30 PM*]* DM*:* "Let me guess. Anti-magic field."

*[*11:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You guessed correct"

*[*11:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You know, I think you might be slightly nicer than your old headmaster"

*[*11:31 PM*]* DM*:* "Qarius is an asshole. I didn't hear or see anything that happened once you went inside."

*[*11:32 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Just take me back to bellbury" she pushes the button

*[*11:32 PM*]* DM*:* You arrive back in the basement.

*[*11:33 PM*]* DM*:* It's been about an hour and the sun's first rays are starting to shine down from the gaping hole in the house above the staircase.

*[*11:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav takes her note she left and crumples it up then throws it at the wall. She puts poni safely on the table and curls up into a little ball in the corner of the basement, ready to sleep

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