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	[[Category:Michael Parkinson]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Summer_804_WK\|Scribe Notes]]<br>		[[Category:Michael Parkinson]][[Category:Scribe Notes]]
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			[[Scribe_Notes#Summer_804_WK\|Scribe Notes]]<br>
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	'''Adventure''': Elf Noir<br>		'''Adventure''': Elf Noir<br>

Martin: /* Summary */

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Martin: /* Mission */

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Mission

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			==Summary==


	==Mission==		==Mission==
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	#Golden garments from the DK's mother.		#Golden garments from the DK's mother.
	#Also, depending on the circumstances of who sent the assassins, one of his daughters [DK: "would make an excellent nanny -- they're very ... good with children"].		#Also, depending on the circumstances of who sent the assassins, one of his daughters [DK: "would make an excellent nanny -- they're very ... good with children"].

	==People and Places Encountered==		==People and Places Encountered==
	:(In approximate order of appearance)		:(In approximate order of appearance)

Martin: /* Astrology Readings */

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Astrology Readings

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	===Astrology Readings===		===Astrology Readings===
	When will the Draukoenig be attacked?		====When will the Draukoenig be attacked?====
	(Asked at the guild. A note on the outside says "Think I got the spelling right. Sorry -- rush job. Obviously this		(Asked at the guild. A note on the outside says "Think I got the spelling right. Sorry -- rush job. Obviously this pseudo-sonnet is a pastiche, since
	pseudo-sonnet is a pastiche, since		#inconsistencies in metre & rhyming patter[n]s
	1.inconsistencies in metre & rhyming patter[n]s		#some of the poem fragments are worse drivel than the others
	2.some of the poem fragments are worse drivel than the others		#esp. density of fake archaisms
	3.esp. density of fake archaisms		#Odd place for crisis
	4.Odd place for crisis		#Fluctiation of time/hour accross the fragments intentional?)
	5.Fluctiation of time/hour accross the fragments intentional?)		: ''Our interpretations in italics''
	Our interpretations in italics		The night doth cut with shadowy knife in half the kingdom of the sun;
	The night doth cut with shadowy knife in half the kingdom of the sun;		The red dawn meets with her in strife;— vassal of mine I hold each one.
	The red dawn meets with her in strife;— vassal of mine I hold each one.		The sailors chant beside the mast, the tempests lash the riven foam,
	The sailors chant beside the mast, the tempests lash the riven foam,		But I, the King, am striding fast before the prow, to guide it home.
	But I, the King, am striding fast before the prow, to guide it home.		:''This would apply to DK returning home with us. If Never thought himself the kingdom of the sun (himself was solar aspected), he would have beem worried by the Drow on either side of his duchy..''
	This would apply to DK returning home with us. If Never thought himself the kingdom of the sun (himself was
	solar aspected), he would have beem worried by the Drow on either side of his duchy..		Now when small grasses whisper and are bold, and winds are straying
	Now when small grasses whisper and are bold, and winds are straying		Down in the beech-grove where the faries hold their midnight maying,
	Down in the beech-grove where the faries hold their midnight maying,		Now when the wizard opes his evil books and goblin screed
	Now when the wizard opes his evil books and goblin screed		Come forth, O sprites, from your forgotten nooks and take your meed.
	Come forth, O sprites, from your forgotten nooks and take your meed.		:''This describes the Faun Island in Pegonia.''
	This describes the Faun Island in Pegonia.		Wraith-roses white shall bloom by night in avenues of gloom
	Wraith-roses white shall bloom by night in avenues of gloom		And small Fire-flies with spectral eyes shall light the dead earth tomb
	And small Fire-flies with spectral eyes shall light the dead earth tomb		:''This describes our time in Fallen Tower, Azuria - and the underground complex of the late Empress.''
	This describes our time in Fallen Tower, Azuria - and the underground complex of the late Empress.		The worshippers their gods appease, the tortured sinner moans for ease
	The worshippers their gods appease, the tortured sinner moans for ease		The speed of things doth not decrease, the Wheel of Things doth Never cease.
	The speed of things doth not decrease, the Wheel of Things doth Never cease.		:''This applies to our travel through the Never Duchy to DrowHome, we managed to avoid with our innocuous cunning plan.''
	This applies to our travel through the Never Duchy to DrowHome, we managed to avoid with our innocuous		I fear not where that soul may go, it matters not what gods there be,
	cunning plan.		They did enough their might to show had they done naught but fashion me.
	I fear not where that soul may go, it matters not what gods there be,		:''This could now apply to Never, since the fight went in our favour: "the Wheel of Things doth Never cease" was appropriate, but with confusion over who was subject and the object.''
	They did enough their might to show had they done naught but fashion me.		====At Thebes====
	This could now apply to Never, since the fight went in our favour: "the Wheel of Things doth Never cease" was		Awake, for mourning in the breakfast dishes
	appropriate, but with confusion over who was subject and the object.		flung the curse delaying moonbeam’s wishes
	At Thebes:		Lo, the sneaky hunter of the South has snaffled
	Awake, for mourning in the breakfast dishes		Witchy spawn; the news is light and vicious
	flung the curse delaying moonbeam’s wishes
	Lo, the sneaky hunter of the South has snaffled		:''Notes this was the answer given, in response to a different question. Not quite sure what the question is for this answer. The word Sneaky does not fit with the timing of the rhyme, hence is in the wrong place? Hunter of the south could refer to Never's huntsman we encountered at Faun Island, or Sneaky, referring to Medea in Freetaun. Moonbeam refer to DK (or DeeAnna), and his stormy curse. Witchy Spawn referred to the baby Dk got from the Witch of Cucumber light & vicious - the good and bad twins the baby is half of.
	Witchy spawn; the news is light and vicious		===Riddles===
	Notes this was the answer given, in response to a different question. Not quite sure what the question is for this answer.		====Sybil's first riddle====
	The word Sneaky does not fit with the timing of the rhyme, hence is in the wrong place? Hunter of the south could refer		:A dancer with only one wing, one toe; well-versed is the ranger who can follow my spoor. What am I?
	to Never's huntsman we encountered at Faun Island, or Sneaky, referring to Medea in Freetaun.		:''Answer: A quill. We guessed correctly.''
	Moonbeam refer to DK (or DeeAnna), and his stormy curse.		====Our first riddle: (by Shemin-ah)====
	Witchy Spawn referred to the baby Dk got from the Witch of Cucumber		:A babe at dawn, an adult at noon, a crone at sunset. What am I?
	light & vicious - the good and bad twins the baby is half of.		:''Answer: A mayfly. Sybil incorrectly answered "moon".''
	Riddles.		====Sybil's second riddle====
	Sybil's first riddle:		:A strange beast am I — subtler than a harpy, with more
	A dancer with only one wing, one toe; well-versed is the ranger who can follow my spoor. What am I?		:disparate limbs than a chimera. My skin is smooth & deceptive
	Answer: A quill. We guessed correctly.		:I flee unhurt from those that stab at me; yet command my name and
	Our first riddle: (by Shemin-ah)		:I am caught. What am I?
	A babe at dawn, an adult at noon, a crone at sunset. What am I?		:''Answer: A riddle. We incorrectly guessed.''
	Answer: A mayfly. Sybil incorrectly answered "moon".		====Our second riddle: (by Sir Christopher)====
	Sybil's second riddle:		:I am often counted on,
	A strange beast am I — subtler than a harpy, with more		:Though not your fingers or toes.
	disparate limbs than a chimera. My skin is smooth & deceptive		:I am your support at night,
	I flee unhurt from those that stab at me; yet command my name and		:When the heart and mind's doubt grows.
	I am caught. What am I?		:People often call me blind,
	Answer: A riddle. We incorrectly guessed.		:For I have no eyes to see.
	Our second riddle: (by Sir Christopher)		:Sev'ral times I have been lost,
	I am often counted on,		:But I can't be given away.
	Though not your fingers or toes.		:What am I?
	I am your support at night,		:''Answer: Faith. (Sybil guessed Faith incorrectly.)''
	When the heart and mind's doubt grows.		====Sybil's third riddle====
	People often call me blind,		:Peek-a-boo, who sees who? The wise consult me and learn more about themselves; but why do so many fools vainly expect compliments when they know that, though merely speculative, I only tell the truth ? What I do I do thoughtlessly: yet it is considered thoughtful in others. What am I?
	For I have no eyes to see.		:''Answer: A Mirror. We guessed correctly.''
	Sev'ral times I have been lost,		====Our third riddle: (by Motley)====
	But I can't be given away.		:A pouch am I holding the most precious things
	What am I?		:Yet what I hold few look to see again
	Answer: Faith		:Keep me o'full or empty too long, some can not see the difference
	Sybil's third riddle:		:Small and weak, yet I have moved legions they say
	Peek-a-boo, who sees who? The wise consult me and learn more about themselves; but why do so many fools vainly		:''Answer: Stomach ''
	expect compliments when they know that, though merely speculative, I only tell the truth ? What I do I do thoughtlessly:
	yet it is considered thoughtful in others. What am I?
	Answer: A Mirror. We guessed correctly.
	Our third riddle: (by Motley)
	A pouch am I holding the most precious things
	Yet what I hold few look to see again
	Keep me o'full or empty too long, some can not see the difference
	Small and weak, yet I have moved legions they say
	Answer: Stomach ~~(Sybil guessed Faith incorrectly.)~~

Martin: /* Approaching Faun Island */

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Approaching Faun Island

Martin: /* FINIS */

2026-03-17T04:45:08Z

FINIS

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Martin: /* Northwest border of Never */

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Northwest border of Never

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	In the Southwest corner of HaHa Bay is the military camp Grand Baie, the Northernmost of Never’s line of forts that		In the Southwest corner of HaHa Bay is the military camp Grand Baie, the Northernmost of Never’s line of forts that
	guards against the Desert tribesmen. Anomalously, Grand Baie is not walled.		guards against the Desert tribesmen. Anomalously, Grand Baie is not walled.
	Drowlands:		===Drowlands===
	Getting there: Meet up with DK to arrive home with the boat in his grand processional manner and dozen drow		====Getting there====
			Meet up with DK to arrive home with the boat in his grand processional manner and dozen drow
	guides/guards. We travel through the night on nocturnal horses (which can see in the dark) through the		guides/guards. We travel through the night on nocturnal horses (which can see in the dark) through the
	swamp. Riding 14 hours along a road through the swamp, then slow down to go along no obvious paths, and		swamp. Riding 14 hours along a road through the swamp, then slow down to go along no obvious paths, and
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	the day in the hobbit township resting, then travel in closed palaquins that fly through the air, and finally down		the day in the hobbit township resting, then travel in closed palaquins that fly through the air, and finally down
	underground, 2000’ down within ½ hour, arriving at Ishwarrah.		underground, 2000’ down within ½ hour, arriving at Ishwarrah.
	Ishwarrah: is dark continually – situated at the bottom of a towering ravine, with seven stories of buildings up		====Ishwarrah====
			is dark continually – situated at the bottom of a towering ravine, with seven stories of buildings up
	the walls. No sky is visible. This is the Ehrelaine establishment on the outskirts of Home, where any guests		the walls. No sky is visible. This is the Ehrelaine establishment on the outskirts of Home, where any guests
	(non-drow) are housed. (the baby enters the city proper though). It is run by a ehrelaine called Ishwarrah,		(non-drow) are housed. (the baby enters the city proper though). It is run by a ehrelaine called Ishwarrah,
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	too weak to protect her). It is inconceivable for a woman to lie. They speak fluent Raniterran, common is okay,		too weak to protect her). It is inconceivable for a woman to lie. They speak fluent Raniterran, common is okay,
	don’t encourage us to verbally mangle their drow.		don’t encourage us to verbally mangle their drow.
	DK sees our emplyment at an end. She is revealed (to us) as female – ”The Living Goddess” is another of her titles –		===DK sees our emplyment at an end===
			She is revealed (to us) as female – ”The Living Goddess” is another of her titles –
	a direct descendant and embodiment of Annan the Sky Goddess. "The Wheel of Things” is another title – which was		a direct descendant and embodiment of Annan the Sky Goddess. "The Wheel of Things” is another title – which was
	referred to in the astrology reading – which also implied another attack was forthcoming. We await in Ishwarrah for the		referred to in the astrology reading – which also implied another attack was forthcoming. We await in Ishwarrah for the
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	to anywhere lower than Drow Home, within 5% accurancy. (the further you are sent, the less accurate ones arrival at		to anywhere lower than Drow Home, within 5% accurancy. (the further you are sent, the less accurate ones arrival at
	the desired destination.		the desired destination.
	DeeAnna is attacked by Never and his army. He stands atop a hillock over an inert DeeAnna, presumably still alive.		===DeeAnna is attacked by Never===
	(he should know that to kill her would give death bonus to all drow since she is kin to them all) He is surrounded by 6		and his army. He stands atop a hillock over an inert DeeAnna, presumably still alive.
	mages casting/triggering every pulse, random spells from most colleges. In the ground at Never’s feet are three magical		(he should know that to kill her would give death bonus to all drow since she is kin to them all) He is surrounded by 6 mages casting/triggering every pulse, random spells from most colleges. In the ground at Never’s feet are three magical staves, presumably one creating the wind blowing out spiralling clockwise – making missile fire, flying etc impossible.
	staves, presumably one creating the wind blowing out spiralling clockwise – making missile fire, flying etc impossible.
	Moving/walking requires stregth or agility to keep on track. Another stops magic working in the 5' area Never is in		Moving/walking requires stregth or agility to keep on track. Another stops magic working in the 5' area Never is in almost instantanteuosly. 150’ away 3 'preists' seem to be enacting a ritual – heavily surrounded by ring of guards cheek by jowl. Appears they are pacted mind magics, with belt full of potions. One seemed to use a claw/hand to kill on of its guards, before fleeing. A platoon of Neveresse infantry are about 5 min away as we arrive, but appear confused without their leader. Some other Drow reinforcements shortly portal in inaccurately by the drow general.
	almost instantanteuosly. 150’ away 3 'preists' seem to be enacting a ritual – heavily surrounded by ring of guards cheek
	by jowl. Appears they are pacted mind magics, with belt full of potions. One seemed to use a claw/hand to kill on of its		Never’s death did cause a Demon to turn up (indeed it was on plane only a couple of minutes away). However, thanks to the Solar Wand, the battle actually finished at 12:00:05. So we and the Duchess of Armide & her Drow had safely flown by the time the demon got there. The Priests were from the order known as "The Lords of Balance" & are minions of Naberius, the official Cult of the Civil Service of Never. There were also suspicions that the Duke was behind the murder of Cardinal-Prince Messepain (the Vampire), which had been widely blamed on an anonymous Gabrielite hit- squad -- but there is no proof of this.
	guards, before fleeing. A platoon of Neveresse infantry are about 5 min away as we arrive, but appear confused without
	their leader. Some other Drow reinforcements shortly portal in inaccurately by the drow general.		Three nights later we had the gift giving ceremony. In a rare break with tradition, the ceremony & partying was inside the city proper: in the large square [unimaginately titled "the Square of four pillars"] in front of the "forbidden city" itself (the palace compound within the Drow city). We met DK’s “mother” --- actually DK’s parent’s chief concubine & the most powerful commoner [in effect the acting prime minister of the colony until DK’s court can be fully established]. Most of the princesses are DK’s parthenogenetic “sisters & her cousins, whom she reckons by the dozens, & her aunts.” Plus a
	Never’s death did cause a Demon to turn up (indeed it was on plane only a couple of minutes away). However, thanks to
	the Solar Wand, the battle actually finished at 12:00:05. So we and the Duchess of Armide & her Drow had safely flown
	by the time the demon got there. The Priests were from the order known as "The Lords of Balance" & are minions of
	Naberius, the official Cult of the Civil Service of Never. There were also suspicions that the Duke was behind the
	murder of Cardinal-Prince Messepain (the Vampire), which had been widely blamed on an anonymous Gabrielite hit-
	squad -- but there is no proof of this.
	Three nights later we had the gift giving ceremony. In a rare break with tradition, the ceremony & partying was inside
	the city proper: in the large square [unimaginately titled "the Square of four pillars"] in front of the "forbidden city" itself
	(the palace compound within the Drow city). We met DK’s “mother” --- actually DK’s parent’s chief concubine & the most
	powerful commoner [in effect the acting prime minister of the colony until DK’s court can be fully established]. Most of
	the princesses are DK’s parthenogenetic “sisters & her cousins, whom she reckons by the dozens, & her aunts.” Plus a
	few daughters.		few daughters.
	D of A stays for our gift-giving & the general celebrations, then departs for Lutice, the capital of Raniterre (having given
	independent Raniterran necromancers a chance to establish the facts, should they wish). She will be petitioning the		D of A stays for our gift-giving & the general celebrations, then departs for Lutice, the capital of Raniterre (having given independent Raniterran necromancers a chance to establish the facts, should they wish). She will be petitioning the king for a judgement against Never’s estate & his official condemnation … oh, and to consult her husband’s wishes in the matter, naturally. It looks as if Never is not coming back anytime soon.
	king for a judgement against Never’s estate & his official condemnation … oh, and to consult her husband’s wishes in
	the matter, naturally. It looks as if Never is not coming back anytime soon.

	===FINIS===		===FINIS===
	The party could return to Seagate anytime the wish from the Midnight of W’ndsday 5 Breeze onwards. You’ll be sent back from the Basement of Ishiwara’s with flying spells on. You will definitely land on firm ground within 2 hours flight of Seagate, or any other target you wish to nominate in the Baronies. Though many chose to stay for longer to train and study the drow society more.		The party could return to Seagate anytime the wish from the Midnight of W’ndsday 5 Breeze onwards. You’ll be sent back from the Basement of Ishiwara’s with flying spells on. You will definitely land on firm ground within 2 hours flight of Seagate, or any other target you wish to nominate in the Baronies. Though many chose to stay for longer to train and study the drow society more.

Martin: /* Azuria */

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Azuria

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	for their own trade use) barter economy, hence no travelling between the counties and no border guards. Nobles as		for their own trade use) barter economy, hence no travelling between the counties and no border guards. Nobles as
	expected.		expected.
	Six officers/satrapy areas: Admiral, based at Broadsound (international port), at east.		====Six officers/satrapy areas====
	Air Marshall - Sokomonera in West maintains a "no flying zone"		* Admiral, based at Broadsound (international port), at east.
	Azuria capital inland south, we didn't visit, empress used to live		*Air Marshall - Sokomonera in West maintains a "no flying zone"
	General Abigail (bastard daughter of emperor), currently controls 2 areas, aiming for her third, based		*Azuria capital inland south, we didn't visit, empress used to live
	at Anzoa, with army close by. Likes taking 'flights of fancy' i.e. flying scouts. (avoid saying the		*General Abigail (bastard daughter of emperor), currently controls 2 areas, aiming for her third, based at Anzoa, with army close by. Likes taking 'flights of fancy' i.e. flying scouts. (avoid saying the words bastard/illegitimate etc in her presence)
	words bastard/illegitimate etc in her presence)		*Fenenema - her adversary, the step daughter of the emperor
	Fenenema - her adversary, the step daughter of the emperor		====Ex Empress====
	Ex Empress - lived her life in different times. Killed by guild party several time, including when she was most		lived her life in different times. Killed by guild party several time, including when she was most
	powerful, hence still presumed dead. Friend of Medea.		powerful, hence still presumed dead. Friend of Medea.
	Fallen Tower - elf inhabited town built on the ruins of the fort where Empress was last killed (4 years ago). Protected by		====Fallen Tower====
			elf inhabited town built on the ruins of the fort where Empress was last killed (4 years ago). Protected by
	7' stone wall, with 1½ ' killzone around it. (We flew over it - noticing incoming (45 min) Airmarshal/Abigail.) Harried by		7' stone wall, with 1½ ' killzone around it. (We flew over it - noticing incoming (45 min) Airmarshal/Abigail.) Harried by
	100s pixies (bowfire leading to sleep) which don't like light - a lit torch keeps them away. Planted with white Wraith Rose		100s pixies (bowfire leading to sleep) which don't like light - a lit torch keeps them away. Planted with white Wraith Rose
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	religious fervour : they now have innate worship. Speak common, with important rites translated (inaccurately) into		religious fervour : they now have innate worship. Speak common, with important rites translated (inaccurately) into
	Elvish and sung by rote.		Elvish and sung by rote.
	"The relic" from the woman Yew, described as resonating - one was careful of what one said in its presence as it came		===="The relic"====
			from the woman Yew, described as resonating - one was careful of what one said in its presence as it came
	true or possibly what one said was resonating the events of the future and one of course, spoke of it. A tetrahedron 1-		true or possibly what one said was resonating the events of the future and one of course, spoke of it. A tetrahedron 1-
	inch on each side, made from a gold & diamond mixture. All edges cuts anything and it "resonates to an order" it is only		inch on each side, made from a gold & diamond mixture. All edges cuts anything and it "resonates to an order" it is only
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	"GreatPunch", which was a larger tool in/with a gold handle used by the Empress's supreme craftsman. We borrowed it,		"GreatPunch", which was a larger tool in/with a gold handle used by the Empress's supreme craftsman. We borrowed it,
	but returned it to Yew before returning to Seagate.		but returned it to Yew before returning to Seagate.
	Tuning Fork : DK "It's something I didn't know I was looking for, a minor footnote in an ancient		=====Tuning Fork=====
			DK "It's something I didn't know I was looking for, a minor footnote in an ancient
	legend, so my previous court (& Never) shouldn't expect me to be looking for it. It is used to create		legend, so my previous court (& Never) shouldn't expect me to be looking for it. It is used to create
	order, to make it perfect - it should be confined to a small area (city), attempts at making the whole		order, to make it perfect - it should be confined to a small area (city), attempts at making the whole
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	been with 10-50 yards of the harp it is tied to. Found out about it via guild scribe notes?? It was called		been with 10-50 yards of the harp it is tied to. Found out about it via guild scribe notes?? It was called
	several other things too.		several other things too.
	Underground tunnel complex - now flooded with fresh water. Had been looted by groups of humans in		=====Underground tunnel complex=====
			now flooded with fresh water. Had been looted by groups of humans in
	months following Empress demise, then during one raid it flooded - sending up a waterspout. Lake is now		months following Empress demise, then during one raid it flooded - sending up a waterspout. Lake is now
	lower level. Main sink hole 500' deep, rough at edges at top, then smooth lined with marble/opalesent, chips off		lower level. Main sink hole 500' deep, rough at edges at top, then smooth lined with marble/opalesent, chips off
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	painted carvings from walls looted. Portal through to harp room deliberately broken. The detail of		painted carvings from walls looted. Portal through to harp room deliberately broken. The detail of
	craftsmanship of this complex implies that the Empress was wielding the “tuning fork”		craftsmanship of this complex implies that the Empress was wielding the “tuning fork”
	Sphinx called Sybil, lives on "Isle of Dead, in the Dead Lake". Portal arrival from flooded		=====Sphinx called Sybil=====
			lives on "Isle of Dead, in the Dead Lake". Portal arrival from flooded
	underground tunnel complex. Had to play riddle game : Get one up on her to be able to leave, two up		underground tunnel complex. Had to play riddle game : Get one up on her to be able to leave, two up
	to get her help. See appendix. We won: either she wanted us to, or she is out of practise having only		to get her help. See appendix. We won: either she wanted us to, or she is out of practise having only
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	But doesn’t know how to use it. DK is happy for us to abandon picking it up, and use the information		But doesn’t know how to use it. DK is happy for us to abandon picking it up, and use the information
	gathered for a future attack.		gathered for a future attack.
	Lula a Sylph, rendered flightless (presumably by Ex-empress), has air magics – doesn’t cast, it just		=====Lula a Sylph=====
			rendered flightless (presumably by Ex-empress), has air magics – doesn’t cast, it just
	happens. Sentience of a child –was used as governess of the Azurian court – remembers Abigail &		happens. Sentience of a child –was used as governess of the Azurian court – remembers Abigail &
	Fenenema.		Fenenema.
	Abigail doesn’t like flying or fast moving, so we raft back up river then ride horse back to our ship.		Abigail doesn’t like flying or fast moving, so we raft back up river then ride horse back to our ship.
	Guido City, under the control of the Michaeline sect, led by “Rosey” the living saint (saintdom was conferred due to him		===Guido City===
			under the control of the Michaeline sect, led by “Rosey” the living saint (saintdom was conferred due to him
	being trapped but was released when La Raniterran died). The populace have "badges" which they buy, giving their		being trapped but was released when La Raniterran died). The populace have "badges" which they buy, giving their
	support/allegience to the Church and its objectives. The sort of invisble trading bridge portal to another plane is much		support/allegience to the Church and its objectives. The sort of invisble trading bridge portal to another plane is much
	less covert than it once was, and is being opening used. We come up with our cunning plan of getting DK back home,		less covert than it once was, and is being opening used. We come up with our cunning plan of getting DK back home,
	see appendix.		see appendix.
	Northwest border of Never.		===Northwest border of Never===
	The Never River beyond the Ducal city quickly runs out of farmland. For the next 30 or so leagues the river winds		The Never River beyond the Ducal city quickly runs out of farmland. For the next 30 or so leagues the river winds
	through hilly land with a few small settlements on the Right Bank –– mostly related to tree-gum plantations. In several		through hilly land with a few small settlements on the Right Bank –– mostly related to tree-gum plantations. In several

Martin: /* People and Places Encountered */

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People and Places Encountered

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	Drow royalty: Draukoenig (referred to as DK) translate: Dread King [aka ”The Living Goddess” a		Drow royalty: Draukoenig (referred to as DK) translate: Dread King [aka ”The Living Goddess” a
	direct descendant and embodiment of Annan the Sky Goddess, also "The Wheel of Things”]		direct descendant and embodiment of Annan the Sky Goddess, also "The Wheel of Things”]
	;description		====description====
	: [Actually female, though always assumed male guise with the party] darkish skin, prominent cheek bones, dark (not quite beady) eyes, long black hair worn in top knot poked through the helmet and cascading down his back. Very Strong, doesn’t sleep at Seagate, does at sea during day, has a trance like reflective state (?to refresh instead of sleep?). Very lunar aspected, but not shape changer. Believes himself to be pure blood of the king of kings line and his allegiances is with himself, and that line. At night,disappears into the shadows - cross between shadow form and blending?		[Actually female, though always assumed male guise with the party] darkish skin, prominent cheek bones, dark (not quite beady) eyes, long black hair worn in top knot poked through the helmet and cascading down his back. Very Strong, doesn’t sleep at Seagate, does at sea during day, has a trance like reflective state (?to refresh instead of sleep?). Very lunar aspected, but not shape changer. Believes himself to be pure blood of the king of kings line and his allegiances is with himself, and that line. At night,disappears into the shadows - cross between shadow form and blending?
	;wearing		====wearing ====
	: dull black silk of layers to with some purple stripes through it, confuse and obfuscate the armour and stuff below, provides good protection vs. garrotte at neck. Much of his apparel is magical items, including the black cloak to prevent Aura Reading. Mail glove (right hand) conjure/summon riding beast. Fingerless leather glove (left hand) +/- 4 luck “more powerful than the evil eye”. Gold Crown (fits atop the helmet) enhances some specific skills for leadership. Belt affects movement. Brown leather boots walk on snow, run on water; with silver spurs for riding (and kick attacks). pair of intertwined rings ?mimic magic?		dull black silk of layers to with some purple stripes through it, confuse and obfuscate the armour and stuff below, provides good protection vs. garrotte at neck. Much of his apparel is magical items, including the black cloak to prevent Aura Reading. Mail glove (right hand) conjure/summon riding beast. Fingerless leather glove (left hand) +/- 4 luck “more powerful than the evil eye”. Gold Crown (fits atop the helmet) enhances some specific skills for leadership. Belt affects movement. Brown leather boots walk on snow, run on water; with silver spurs for riding (and kick attacks). pair of intertwined rings ?mimic magic?
	;skills etc		====skills etc====
	: Bard - Slumber song 15, dance of swords defence, silence, witchsight greatest rank talent, healer 7, aerial combat expertise, weapon skill mace and unarmed, languages especially archaic, ‘self only’ spells of other can be used on him ?item?, creates winds and stormy aspect on ship. Locate needs to be rk 11 or greater (but not Disguised), most easily cast when he is in sight.		Bard - Slumber song 15, dance of swords defence, silence, witchsight greatest rank talent, healer 7, aerial combat expertise, weapon skill mace and unarmed, languages especially archaic, ‘self only’ spells of other can be used on him ?item?, creates winds and stormy aspect on ship. Locate needs to be rk 11 or greater (but not Disguised), most easily cast when he is in sight.
	;history		====history====
	: been travelling around on his tour “before taking over his throne?”, includes travelling to Terra Nova. Just completing his tour of the baronies, which was cut short, and even quicker return home after the sanctuary assassin attempt. Has travelled to Freetown before, and Destiny - meeting someone high in the Carlos regime.		been travelling around on his tour “before taking over his throne?”, includes travelling to Terra Nova. Just completing his tour of the baronies, which was cut short, and even quicker return home after the sanctuary assassin attempt. Has travelled to Freetown before, and Destiny - meeting someone high in the Carlos regime.
	;warnings		====warnings====
	: don’t ask him questions rather make statements e.g. : It would be nice if you could do ...., though supposedly he can accept orders. No sense of humour, though can detect mockery. Cranky in daytime - better working at night.		don’t ask him questions rather make statements e.g. : It would be nice if you could do ...., though supposedly he can accept orders. No sense of humour, though can detect mockery. Cranky in daytime - better working at night.

	===Previous Court Companions===		===Previous Court Companions===
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	===Ship===		===Ship===
	“Pastiche” (newly painted) 2-3 Destinian ships cut and stuck together with rk 20 ship strength, via Prow. Oz won in gambling, also 20ish crew for year & a day, from sanctuary. Disguised Pink in Freetaun. Renamed "Triage" in Hellenic area. Once we took off the magical figuredhead that was keeping it all together,we gave the sailors ownership of it (with a rank 10 ship strength spell) and told them to sail to Saint Charles Island, near Raniterre.		“Pastiche” (newly painted) 2-3 Destinian ships cut and stuck together with rk 20 ship strength, via Prow. Oz won in gambling, also 20ish crew for year & a day, from sanctuary. Disguised Pink in Freetaun. Renamed "Triage" in Hellenic area. Once we took off the magical figuredhead that was keeping it all together,we gave the sailors ownership of it (with a rank 10 ship strength spell) and told them to sail to Saint Charles Island, near Raniterre.
	;OZ / Cuthbert		====OZ / Cuthbert====
	: hobbit master herbalist/cook/spy/gambler, in control of the ship when we took over it. Has leather collar allows him to have first rank of all skills he hasn’t mastered. Ex-slave? originally baronies born, but been travelling all his life. Been with DK for 12 years. Been taught languages might be useful: Drow, Raniterran, sand-dweller, Arabic.		hobbit master herbalist/cook/spy/gambler, in control of the ship when we took over it. Has leather collar allows him to have first rank of all skills he hasn’t mastered. Ex-slave? originally baronies born, but been travelling all his life. Been with DK for 12 years. Been taught languages might be useful: Drow, Raniterran, sand-dweller, Arabic.
	;Daygen		====Daygen====
	: DeeAnna's 2nd best watermage loaned to us : rk 10 generals, some specials. A brewer/distiller by profession, learning navigator (rk6). Young (for Drow) been with DeeAnna for 50 years. Speaks Common with Broad Raniterran accent. Gets along with humans okay.		DeeAnna's 2nd best watermage loaned to us : rk 10 generals, some specials. A brewer/distiller by profession, learning navigator (rk6). Young (for Drow) been with DeeAnna for 50 years. Speaks Common with Broad Raniterran accent. Gets along with humans okay.

	===Freetaun===		===Freetaun===
	Lots shipping activity, presumably looking for treasure come from underwater earthquake/explosion north of Freetaun Island (but within the 12mile Thaumaturgy exclusion zone). Chandlers (suspiciously well-stocked?) doing brisk trade.		Lots shipping activity, presumably looking for treasure come from underwater earthquake/explosion north of Freetaun Island (but within the 12mile Thaumaturgy exclusion zone). Chandlers (suspiciously well-stocked?) doing brisk trade.
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	====Party for Medea====		====Party for Medea====
	to celebrate her safe return (about a year ago). Conflux of omens imply something of import due, so gather everyone together to face it. Guild members instrumental in her return invited. 30th - 13th		to celebrate her safe return (about a year ago). Conflux of omens imply something of import due, so gather everyone together to face it. Guild members instrumental in her return invited. 30th - 13th

	====DeeAnna Duchess of Amede====		====DeeAnna Duchess of Amede====
	(Drow Queen?) Aunt to DK (via mother?), though prefers to be known as cousin. Illusionist. Several thousands years old. Very similar in looks to DK, except for her wasp thin waist. Unlike DK, has a sense of humour. Wears long black cloak with fur edging, high heels (puts her slightly taller than DK), metallic armour (truesilver gilding over silver?), two moonstone rings (protection from demons, windwalk investeds). Amplified racial talents. Married to Duke of Armede (was pacted to Belial(?) but it "went wrong") ("they're very sweet, DK you must try one sometime"), 2 years ago, mother one child, has dozen of her Drow retainers in Armede (highland/hinterland Raniterre). We rescued her from Duke of Never's abduction attempt as she was journeying to the Drow Home. He didn't want to kill her immediately since she was close relative to all the (death aspected) Drow.		(Drow Queen?) Aunt to DK (via mother?), though prefers to be known as cousin. Illusionist. Several thousands years old. Very similar in looks to DK, except for her wasp thin waist. Unlike DK, has a sense of humour. Wears long black cloak with fur edging, high heels (puts her slightly taller than DK), metallic armour (truesilver gilding over silver?), two moonstone rings (protection from demons, windwalk investeds). Amplified racial talents. Married to Duke of Armede (was pacted to Belial(?) but it "went wrong") ("they're very sweet, DK you must try one sometime"), 2 years ago, mother one child, has dozen of her Drow retainers in Armede (highland/hinterland Raniterre). We rescued her from Duke of Never's abduction attempt as she was journeying to the Drow Home. He didn't want to kill her immediately since she was close relative to all the (death aspected) Drow.
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	ampitheatre/grove nearby. Centaurs were amazing shots with their bows, aparently one hit a target half a mile		ampitheatre/grove nearby. Centaurs were amazing shots with their bows, aparently one hit a target half a mile
	away twice in a row.		away twice in a row.
	;Tree		=====Tree=====
	: 400' dripline, 30' diameter trunk, "pseudo titanic blood rite dryad" cast earth magics (slowly - every fourth pulse) earth to mud, 18ft hands of earth. Possibly becoming human/titan shaped as we left (2 minutes fighting). "Well-spoken" or "Euphemism" is her name, she was revered as the ancestress of the centaurs & fauns of that island -- but not of the goblins, (who are called "newcomers" by the fauns & centaurs).		400' dripline, 30' diameter trunk, "pseudo titanic blood rite dryad" cast earth magics (slowly - every fourth pulse) earth to mud, 18ft hands of earth. Possibly becoming human/titan shaped as we left (2 minutes fighting). "Well-spoken" or "Euphemism" is her name, she was revered as the ancestress of the centaurs & fauns of that island -- but not of the goblins, (who are called "newcomers" by the fauns & centaurs).
	;Count of Never		=====Count of Never=====
	: "the duke's huntsman" Comte du Chasser-Never (Sashay to his friends). arrived on the island (most of "major force" got killed by elementals on the way in), then rune portalled in more troops a few weeks ago. They were teaching goblins armour skills and military tactics, in expectation of the huge Drow force coming to attack them. Include greaters on hydra and basilics in the swamp. However the force (us) was late, so most had gone The remaining troops were somewhere else in the Ellenic countryside, along with the airmage(s?) & a few other persons of comparative importance. The count had earlier discovered that itwas unhealthy for normal humans to stay in the place for more than a couple of days. Huntsman had set up Web of Entanglement wards. Was wearing rich wolf skin cloak, light silvery armour & whip-sword from Drow court. Accompanied by Rune mage Baron de la Porte Noire (kinsman of the Duke, PN is "Traitors gate" in Never City) and Illusionist 'councillors'. They left cave via rune portal, we take guard John with us via ethereal. Their impressions of us: E&E, Illusion (fog, goblins) no ice, Giant/skin change (possibly not pixie) Stasis (resisted), didn't see our real selves - may assume we're drow.		"the duke's huntsman" Comte du Chasser-Never (Sashay to his friends). arrived on the island (most of "major force" got killed by elementals on the way in), then rune portalled in more troops a few weeks ago. They were teaching goblins armour skills and military tactics, in expectation of the huge Drow force coming to attack them. Include greaters on hydra and basilics in the swamp. However the force (us) was late, so most had gone The remaining troops were somewhere else in the Ellenic countryside, along with the airmage(s?) & a few other persons of comparative importance. The count had earlier discovered that itwas unhealthy for normal humans to stay in the place for more than a couple of days. Huntsman had set up Web of Entanglement wards. Was wearing rich wolf skin cloak, light silvery armour & whip-sword from Drow court. Accompanied by Rune mage Baron de la Porte Noire (kinsman of the Duke, PN is "Traitors gate" in Never City) and Illusionist 'councillors'. They left cave via rune portal, we take guard John with us via ethereal. Their impressions of us: E&E, Illusion (fog, goblins) no ice, Giant/skin change (possibly not pixie) Stasis (resisted), didn't see our real selves - may assume we're drow.
	===Deep Ethereal===		===Deep Ethereal===
	misty, no sense of place or directions. "Well of Lost Dimensions" warned against		misty, no sense of place or directions. "Well of Lost Dimensions" warned against

Martin: /* Air Place of power */

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Air Place of power

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	rend any flying thing within its realm - marked at the edge by the appearance of sand amongst the surrounding		rend any flying thing within its realm - marked at the edge by the appearance of sand amongst the surrounding
	rough terrain giving a different hue to the ground. More than one?? No birds in the swamp. Few flying insects.		rough terrain giving a different hue to the ground. More than one?? No birds in the swamp. Few flying insects.
	Grass on the surrounding dunes, slightly bright green (tastes spicy to horse), magical affect of ‘gestalt’ - one		====Grass on the surrounding dunes====
			slightly bright green (tastes spicy to horse), magical affect of ‘gestalt’ - one
	aura for all the grass in the swamp. It communicates amongst itself - what one know, all knows - like fear of		aura for all the grass in the swamp. It communicates amongst itself - what one know, all knows - like fear of
	being eaten by horse. We tried to avoid walking on it once the horses left the swamp - patches of it would		being eaten by horse. We tried to avoid walking on it once the horses left the swamp - patches of it would
	occur, but tended to clump together amongst the scrub.		occur, but tended to clump together amongst the scrub.
	Alligators hunt in packs of about a dozen, with a couple of ‘scouts’ and co-operative attacks making a kill in a		====Alligators====
			hunt in packs of about a dozen, with a couple of ‘scouts’ and co-operative attacks making a kill in a
	quarter of a minute. 10-12’ long, lithe appearance with web clawed feet, good for attacking and swimming.		quarter of a minute. 10-12’ long, lithe appearance with web clawed feet, good for attacking and swimming.
	Prefers to keep to the water ways (hopefully).		Prefers to keep to the water ways (hopefully).
	Fawn Island roughly triangular shape. Steep unclimbable cliffs on two sides, sentries patrol third. (pair of		====Fawn Island====
			roughly triangular shape. Steep unclimbable cliffs on two sides, sentries patrol third. (pair of
	centaurs and a goblin with horn), watchers set atop cliffs with ballista. Deep forest in middle. Housing built into		centaurs and a goblin with horn), watchers set atop cliffs with ballista. Deep forest in middle. Housing built into
	cliffs. Several hundred goblins/goblinoids and many centaurs inhabit the island, partying. Handful of Fawn,		cliffs. Several hundred goblins/goblinoids and many centaurs inhabit the island, partying. Handful of Fawn,
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	ampitheatre/grove nearby. Centaurs were amazing shots with their bows, aparently one hit a target half a mile		ampitheatre/grove nearby. Centaurs were amazing shots with their bows, aparently one hit a target half a mile
	away twice in a row.		away twice in a row.
	Tree: 400' dripline, 30' diameter trunk, "pseudo titanic blood rite dryad" cast earth magics (slowly -		;Tree
	every fourth pulse) earth to mud, 18ft hands of earth. Possibly becoming human/titan shaped as we		: 400' dripline, 30' diameter trunk, "pseudo titanic blood rite dryad" cast earth magics (slowly - every fourth pulse) earth to mud, 18ft hands of earth. Possibly becoming human/titan shaped as we left (2 minutes fighting). "Well-spoken" or "Euphemism" is her name, she was revered as the ancestress of the centaurs & fauns of that island -- but not of the goblins, (who are called "newcomers" by the fauns & centaurs).
	left (2 minutes fighting). "Well-spoken" or "Euphemism" is her name, she was revered as the		;Count of Never
	ancestress of the centaurs & fauns of that island -- but not of the goblins, (who are called "newcomers"		: "the duke's huntsman" Comte du Chasser-Never (Sashay to his friends). arrived on the island (most of "major force" got killed by elementals on the way in), then rune portalled in more troops a few weeks ago. They were teaching goblins armour skills and military tactics, in expectation of the huge Drow force coming to attack them. Include greaters on hydra and basilics in the swamp. However the force (us) was late, so most had gone The remaining troops were somewhere else in the Ellenic countryside, along with the airmage(s?) & a few other persons of comparative importance. The count had earlier discovered that itwas unhealthy for normal humans to stay in the place for more than a couple of days. Huntsman had set up Web of Entanglement wards. Was wearing rich wolf skin cloak, light silvery armour & whip-sword from Drow court. Accompanied by Rune mage Baron de la Porte Noire (kinsman of the Duke, PN is "Traitors gate" in Never City) and Illusionist 'councillors'. They left cave via rune portal, we take guard John with us via ethereal. Their impressions of us: E&E, Illusion (fog, goblins) no ice, Giant/skin change (possibly not pixie) Stasis (resisted), didn't see our real selves - may assume we're drow.
	by the fauns & centaurs).		===Deep Ethereal===
	Count of Never: "the duke's huntsman" Comte du Chasser-Never (Sashay to his friends).		misty, no sense of place or directions. "Well of Lost Dimensions" warned against
	arrived on the island (most of "major force" got killed by elementals on the way in), then rune portalled
	in more troops a few weeks ago. They were teaching goblins armour skills and military tactics, in
	expectation of the huge Drow force coming to attack them. Include greaters on hydra and basilics in
	the swamp. However the force (us) was late, so most had gone The remaining troops were
	somewhere else in the Ellenic countryside, along with the airmage(s?) & a few other persons of
	comparative importance. The count had earlier discovered that itwas unhealthy for normal humans to
	stay in the place for more than a couple of days. Huntsman had set up Web of Entanglement wards.
	Was wearing rich wolf skin cloak, light silvery armour & whip-sword from Drow court. Accompanied by
	Rune mage Baron de la Porte Noire (kinsman of the Duke, PN is "Traitors gate" in Never City) and
	Illusionist 'councillors'. They left cave via rune portal, we take guard John with us via ethereal. Their
	impressions of us: E&E, Illusion (fog, goblins) no ice, Giant/skin change (possibly not pixie) Stasis
	(resisted), didn't see our real selves - may assume we're drow.
	Deep Ethereal misty, no sense of place or directions. "Well of Lost Dimensions" warned against
	going to : people disappear down, 'path' seems to lead there. Time passes, spells wear off.		going to : people disappear down, 'path' seems to lead there. Time passes, spells wear off.
	Thinking of casting enough for the spell to work. Imagining shapeshifting/changes works similarly.		Thinking of casting enough for the spell to work. Imagining shapeshifting/changes works similarly.
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	awoken by a kiss from a princess of the realm. Caprice imagines waking in a particular place, and		awoken by a kiss from a princess of the realm. Caprice imagines waking in a particular place, and
	we all were.		we all were.
	Witch Spawn : male, mostly human (Hellenic influence) 1 yr old baby, one of a twin (sister died of fever (twins often said		===Witch Spawn===
			male, mostly human (Hellenic influence) 1 yr old baby, one of a twin (sister died of fever (twins often said
	to be light and vicious)). Been blessed, not yet pacted/dedicated to a god, but awaiting someone/thing. DK agreed to		to be light and vicious)). Been blessed, not yet pacted/dedicated to a god, but awaiting someone/thing. DK agreed to
	bring up, as part of deal with Sykara, Witch of Cucumber, possibly to remove his stormy curse. Picked it up while we		bring up, as part of deal with Sykara, Witch of Cucumber, possibly to remove his stormy curse. Picked it up while we
	were in Pegonia.		were in Pegonia.
	Azuria : getting there : only Broadsound safe sailing entry due to floating reefs somewhere along northern coastline.		===Azuria===
			getting there : only Broadsound safe sailing entry due to floating reefs somewhere along northern coastline.
	There is a strong caste system : non noble - not allowed to own wealth (e.g. money, horse, any weapon/tool other than		There is a strong caste system : non noble - not allowed to own wealth (e.g. money, horse, any weapon/tool other than
	for their own trade use) barter economy, hence no travelling between the counties and no border guards. Nobles as		for their own trade use) barter economy, hence no travelling between the counties and no border guards. Nobles as

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	to stay on ship in the bay, arrange crystal ball message in Tower Hill room to sail in to get us when we return with the		to stay on ship in the bay, arrange crystal ball message in Tower Hill room to sail in to get us when we return with the
	Cyrix.		Cyrix.

	In Cowland we did the pretty with Prince Ed, then the following morning Aeolis casts rank 9 “Flying” on us and we set off		In Cowland we did the pretty with Prince Ed, then the following morning Aeolis casts rank 9 “Flying” on us and we set off
	north to Battle Lake, to fit in our cover story of "looking for an item in the area". Thence we disappear from their sight and		north to Battle Lake, to fit in our cover story of "looking for an item in the area". Thence we disappear from their sight and
	fly due East to Pegonia. Fly until it seems we are approaching the swamp - hide out in the instant fort the Pavise		fly due East to Pegonia. Fly until it seems we are approaching the swamp - hide out in the instant fort the Pavise
	magical item provided, while the air elemental harrangued us from outside.		magical item provided, while the air elemental harrangued us from outside.

	We got across the swamp in record time by the obvious plan of everyone balancing on a small unicycle and riding		We got across the swamp in record time by the obvious plan of everyone balancing on a small unicycle and riding
	across the water at 24mph. This way we avoided the gestalt grass and the lightning that was falling onto random		across the water at 24mph. This way we avoided the gestalt grass and the lightning that was falling onto random
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	the lightning strokes. We got to within 3 miles of the island after an hour and a half, rather than two full days slog. We		the lightning strokes. We got to within 3 miles of the island after an hour and a half, rather than two full days slog. We
	stopped for lunch and planned.		stopped for lunch and planned.

	While we did work out a magical but non-flying way to get up and down the 800' sheer rock cliffs, we felt this was best		While we did work out a magical but non-flying way to get up and down the 800' sheer rock cliffs, we felt this was best
	used as a contingency plan when leaving, as we couldn't avoid being spotted while climbing. Instead, we decided to		used as a contingency plan when leaving, as we couldn't avoid being spotted while climbing. Instead, we decided to
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	sized) faun in the cave, talking. One of the humans is wearing fancy clothes over silver armour - we believe this is the		sized) faun in the cave, talking. One of the humans is wearing fancy clothes over silver armour - we believe this is the
	"wizard who opes his book of evil". The big tree is a "pseudo-titanic blood-rite dryad", and people are a little nervous of it.		"wizard who opes his book of evil". The big tree is a "pseudo-titanic blood-rite dryad", and people are a little nervous of it.

	Looking like goblins, we charged into the cave as quickly as possible while the fog arose around us to obscure the		Looking like goblins, we charged into the cave as quickly as possible while the fog arose around us to obscure the
	centaur bowfire (and catapults). The tree was slowly casting big earth spells at us to slow us down. We enter the cave,		centaur bowfire (and catapults). The tree was slowly casting big earth spells at us to slow us down. We enter the cave,
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	pleb to guard their back. We take him with us and chat to him before leaving him permanently disguised/disfigured in		pleb to guard their back. We take him with us and chat to him before leaving him permanently disguised/disfigured in
	Slip - before he met DK.		Slip - before he met DK.

	Feeling/hearing/sensing either the approach of a horde of centaur galloping to us, or the titan tree uprooting itself, we		Feeling/hearing/sensing either the approach of a horde of centaur galloping to us, or the titan tree uprooting itself, we
	decided a quick exit was best. We all leave via the Deep Ethereal by way of Sir Christopher's casting.		decided a quick exit was best. We all leave via the Deep Ethereal by way of Sir Christopher's casting.
	Getting past the Never border.		====Getting past the Never border====
	The border guards come on board the ship while we are in the lock that transfers us from the river up from Guido City, to		The border guards come on board the ship while we are in the lock that transfers us from the river up from Guido City, to
	the river that goes through Never. The guards seem to be mostly namers, some obviously so. They divinate each		the river that goes through Never. The guards seem to be mostly namers, some obviously so. They divinate each
	person and their possessions – the hour rituals occupy the lock traversing time. Any written material is taken away and		person and their possessions – the hour rituals occupy the lock traversing time. Any written material is taken away and
	a copy made for the Duke’s library.		a copy made for the Duke’s library.

	The cover story. Deygon (the drow water mage) is escorting the baby back to the drow court . In attendance is Lula, the		The cover story. Deygon (the drow water mage) is escorting the baby back to the drow court . In attendance is Lula, the
	governess, Oz the servant, and three guards: two pactees of Foras, and plains horsewoman. The remaining three party		governess, Oz the servant, and three guards: two pactees of Foras, and plains horsewoman. The remaining three party
	members were hidden as rats : two skin changed into mice, but then disguised as rats, then the illusionist also shape		members were hidden as rats : two skin changed into mice, but then disguised as rats, then the illusionist also shape
	changed into a rat. Many interesting items were shape changed with the party members to avoid divinations.		changed into a rat. Many interesting items were shape changed with the party members to avoid divinations.

	DK used his magical rainbow sandals to teleport to a hunting lodge near the river, safely inbetween planes, taking most		DK used his magical rainbow sandals to teleport to a hunting lodge near the river, safely inbetween planes, taking most
	of her travelling souveneers safely with her.		of her travelling souveneers safely with her.
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	ventoloquism, to sound the same as Eric – until he started arguing with himself – but Motley managed to convince the		ventoloquism, to sound the same as Eric – until he started arguing with himself – but Motley managed to convince the
	sailors that he was only slightly mad.		sailors that he was only slightly mad.

	The magics showing on their divinations showed rank 5 mindcloaks, many rank 20 illusions (but cleverly disguiseing		The magics showing on their divinations showed rank 5 mindcloaks, many rank 20 illusions (but cleverly disguiseing
	their MA to be 5, but forgetting their WP was 36 – obviously Foras) The rank 30 earth magics was explained off as the		their MA to be 5, but forgetting their WP was 36 – obviously Foras) The rank 30 earth magics was explained off as the
	parent of the baby. The rats were hidden amongst the food stores that Oz had commandeered/brought on.		parent of the baby. The rats were hidden amongst the food stores that Oz had commandeered/brought on.

	===Astrology Readings===		===Astrology Readings===
	When will the Draukoenig be attacked?		When will the Draukoenig be attacked?