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	[[~~Category:~~Category:Pent]]		[[Category:Pent]]
	[[Category:Phaeton]]		[[Category:Phaeton]]
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

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	<div style="float: right; font-size: smaller; margin-left: 10px; ">__TOC__</div>		<div style="float: right; font-size: smaller; margin-left: 10px; ">__TOC__</div>
	[[Category:Dan Dixon]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Oct 1991 AP\|Scribe Notes]]<br>		[[Category:Dan Dixon]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Oct 1991 AP\|Scribe Notes]]<br>
			[[Category:Robinton]]
			[[Category:Dawn]]
			[[Category:Saydar]]
			[[Category:Antonio]]
			[[Category:Silver]]
			[[Category:Category:Pent]]
			[[Category:Phaeton]]
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	'''Adventure''': Rendezvous with Gaia<br>		'''Adventure''': Rendezvous with Gaia<br>

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	with an iris shaped lake. Naturally it is called Lake Iris. A human village was located on its eastern		with an iris shaped lake. Naturally it is called Lake Iris. A human village was located on its eastern
	shore.		shore.
	~~==Mid==~~
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	Silver had done another astrology reading with the cards and he and Saydar were trying to make		Silver had done another astrology reading with the cards and he and Saydar were trying to make

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	columns. The floor and walls were constructed out of marble or slate, and were tiled. The aura		columns. The floor and walls were constructed out of marble or slate, and were tiled. The aura
	here was the same as the one on the surface.		here was the same as the one on the surface.

	Just then we observed a slow moving bright white light, coming closer. Pent ducked back in the		Just then we observed a slow moving bright white light, coming closer. Pent ducked back in the
	corridor and got rid of Lumen, in case whatever this was, took offense. Maybe it was mother.		corridor and got rid of Lumen, in case whatever this was, took offense. Maybe it was mother.
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	pyramids were the remnants of a long-dead race that Gaia made extinct. There aren't any angels		pyramids were the remnants of a long-dead race that Gaia made extinct. There aren't any angels
	in this block either.		in this block either.

	After a few moments he suggested that we'd better be on our way. Suddenly we were all feeling		After a few moments he suggested that we'd better be on our way. Suddenly we were all feeling
	drowsy. Some of the party dropped to the floor. As I finally lost consciousness I could have		drowsy. Some of the party dropped to the floor. As I finally lost consciousness I could have
	sworn that the ground was wobbling and rising to engulf the fallen members.		sworn that the ground was wobbling and rising to engulf the fallen members.

	=== 10/01/91===		=== 10/01/91===
	We regained consciousness to discover that quite a bit of time had passed. Both my Witchsight,		We regained consciousness to discover that quite a bit of time had passed. Both my Witchsight,

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	with an iris shaped lake. Naturally it is called Lake Iris. A human village was located on its eastern		with an iris shaped lake. Naturally it is called Lake Iris. A human village was located on its eastern
	shore.		shore.
			==Mid==
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	Silver had done another astrology reading with the cards and he and Saydar were trying to make		Silver had done another astrology reading with the cards and he and Saydar were trying to make
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	of wharves. There wasn't much farmland about so we came to the conclusion that most of the		of wharves. There wasn't much farmland about so we came to the conclusion that most of the
	food supply was fish.		food supply was fish.

	The plan was we would spend a couple of days here while Dreadnaught floated off to refuel. Pent		The plan was we would spend a couple of days here while Dreadnaught floated off to refuel. Pent
	would whistle for him if we needed help.		would whistle for him if we needed help.

	Thistlefoote jumped out and we followed her. Robinton had explained the situation to Cuddles		Thistlefoote jumped out and we followed her. Robinton had explained the situation to Cuddles
	so he would be okay. We landed on a field outside the city and followed a path that took us to		so he would be okay. We landed on a field outside the city and followed a path that took us to
	the edge.		the edge.

	Inside we found fairly normal but rather dirty people. They all seemed slightly hostile. They were		Inside we found fairly normal but rather dirty people. They all seemed slightly hostile. They were
	human and, according to my empathy, healthy. For some reason Thistlefoote reckoned it would		human and, according to my empathy, healthy. For some reason Thistlefoote reckoned it would
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	guards. I was not impressed and thought it was a shame I hadn't learnt Solar Flare yet. Pent		guards. I was not impressed and thought it was a shame I hadn't learnt Solar Flare yet. Pent
	reminded me I needed a sun to work with.		reminded me I needed a sun to work with.

	We followed them and discovered a slave market. They were using crates, containing bottles of		We followed them and discovered a slave market. They were using crates, containing bottles of
	alcoholic beverages, as currency. We then decided to find a nice looking tavern to see if we could		alcoholic beverages, as currency. We then decided to find a nice looking tavern to see if we could
	find out just what was going on.		find out just what was going on.

	We found one and Robinton paid 2 silver pennies for six ales and six wines, then asked the bar		We found one and Robinton paid 2 silver pennies for six ales and six wines, then asked the bar
	tender to join us. His name was Carl. We found out that there were barbarians in Iapetus, that we		tender to join us. His name was Carl. We found out that there were barbarians in Iapetus, that we
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	of these 'coconuts'. When we opened it we discovered the milk tasted like chocolate. So did the		of these 'coconuts'. When we opened it we discovered the milk tasted like chocolate. So did the
	flesh. Other 'coconuts' had different flavours.		flesh. Other 'coconuts' had different flavours.

	Just then there was a wolf whistle and the crowd headed out the back door, just as a bunch of		Just then there was a wolf whistle and the crowd headed out the back door, just as a bunch of
	armour clad guards with clubs burst in the front. From the way they were looking at us we		armour clad guards with clubs burst in the front. From the way they were looking at us we
	suspected that we were wanted. Robinton started casting flashes of lights for a diversion while		suspected that we were wanted. Robinton started casting flashes of lights for a diversion while
	the rest of us dived out the window. Thank goodness it was open.		the rest of us dived out the window. Thank goodness it was open.

	We ran towards the wharf area with the guards in hot pursuit. Guess it was a crime to be seen		We ran towards the wharf area with the guards in hot pursuit. Guess it was a crime to be seen
	wearing armour, or carrying weapons, here. Antonio started scattering some silver pennies behind		wearing armour, or carrying weapons, here. Antonio started scattering some silver pennies behind
	us as Saydar yelled 'Free money'. In an instant the streets were full of people attempting to take		us as Saydar yelled 'Free money'. In an instant the streets were full of people attempting to take
	advantage of the windfall. It certainly slowed the guards down.		advantage of the windfall. It certainly slowed the guards down.

	Robinton reckoned our only chance was to make for the Free Females. However Carl had		Robinton reckoned our only chance was to make for the Free Females. However Carl had
	mentioned they were Amazons and didn't like men. So Robinton put an illusion of being female		mentioned they were Amazons and didn't like men. So Robinton put an illusion of being female
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	could carry then Thistlefoote cast WindWalk on us all. We flew off to the point where we landed		could carry then Thistlefoote cast WindWalk on us all. We flew off to the point where we landed
	and Pent called Dreadnaught to come and pick us up.		and Pent called Dreadnaught to come and pick us up.

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	Dreadnaught picked us up early that morning. Was I glad to get away from that place. I was		Dreadnaught picked us up early that morning. Was I glad to get away from that place. I was

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	is Saydar:3, Thistlefoote:3, Antonio:2. I remarked that this trip is proving useful for studying		is Saydar:3, Thistlefoote:3, Antonio:2. I remarked that this trip is proving useful for studying
	backfire effects.		backfire effects.

	The jungle had been steadily thinning off and four hours later we're cruising by another one of		The jungle had been steadily thinning off and four hours later we're cruising by another one of
	those cables. This time we could see another of those block structures on the ground so we		those cables. This time we could see another of those block structures on the ground so we
	decided to land and investigate.		decided to land and investigate.

	This one is shaped like a pyramid with one side flush with the column. There were five tiers, each		This one is shaped like a pyramid with one side flush with the column. There were five tiers, each
	three metres tall and is fifteen metres across at the bottom. Silver failed to detect any minds.		three metres tall and is fifteen metres across at the bottom. Silver failed to detect any minds.
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	a hole in the topmost tier. It was pitch dark inside so Antonio lowered a rope so I could get up		a hole in the topmost tier. It was pitch dark inside so Antonio lowered a rope so I could get up
	and cast a Light in it.		and cast a Light in it.

	The light revealed a dusty chamber with some rubble. Antonio crawled in and found a square		The light revealed a dusty chamber with some rubble. Antonio crawled in and found a square
	indentation in the middle of the floor with some writing. Thistlefoote came to the conclusion that		indentation in the middle of the floor with some writing. Thistlefoote came to the conclusion that
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	also got transcribed. Antonio tried sitting on the indentation and wishing himself to other		also got transcribed. Antonio tried sitting on the indentation and wishing himself to other
	locations, like the room above but nothing happened.		locations, like the room above but nothing happened.

	The next level down proved harder to get into. The first Ram of Force only cracked the wall so		The next level down proved harder to get into. The first Ram of Force only cracked the wall so
	Saydar had to use another one. The walls are getting thicker the further we go down. He then had		Saydar had to use another one. The walls are getting thicker the further we go down. He then had
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	reckoned it was some sort of level identification. He banged on the floor in an attempt to break		reckoned it was some sort of level identification. He banged on the floor in an attempt to break
	through to the level below but it was too hard.		through to the level below but it was too hard.

	Level Four proved impossible to enter with a Ram of Force as the wall was too thick. So		Level Four proved impossible to enter with a Ram of Force as the wall was too thick. So
	Robinton took Saydar up to Level Three to try and bust through the floor. However that didn't		Robinton took Saydar up to Level Three to try and bust through the floor. However that didn't
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	reckoned he found a pasta bush. I'm taking that one with the proverbial grain of salt. While		reckoned he found a pasta bush. I'm taking that one with the proverbial grain of salt. While
	Thistlefoote gathered up some wood Silver tried to do an astrology reading with a pack of cards.		Thistlefoote gathered up some wood Silver tried to do an astrology reading with a pack of cards.

	What he got was:		What he got was:
	From turmoil we will gain happiness as long as we are wise		From turmoil we will gain happiness as long as we are wise
	enough not to be deceived into the gain of wealth as this		enough not to be deceived into the gain of wealth as this
	will also gain us an enemy.		will also gain us an enemy.

	It sort of makes sense but I think I'd stick to the stars anyway.		It sort of makes sense but I think I'd stick to the stars anyway.

	The river curved around this cable and went east. Silver and Saydar walked towards the pillar		The river curved around this cable and went east. Silver and Saydar walked towards the pillar
	with the intention of exploring it. The rest of us would take the raft and wait around the other side		with the intention of exploring it. The rest of us would take the raft and wait around the other side
	for them. Since Saydar was still deaf, Robinton created an animated illusion to explain what was		for them. Since Saydar was still deaf, Robinton created an animated illusion to explain what was
	about to happen. Also I cast a double duration witchsight on Silver.		about to happen. Also I cast a double duration witchsight on Silver.

	Once they'd disappeared into the pillar we sailed around the side. The jungle had faded out		Once they'd disappeared into the pillar we sailed around the side. The jungle had faded out
	completely by now. Ahead of us were marshlands. Pent managed to get a WindSpeak ritual to		completely by now. Ahead of us were marshlands. Pent managed to get a WindSpeak ritual to
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	fire. There are some upwind, not very far away. Upwind was from the west. The zucchinis also		fire. There are some upwind, not very far away. Upwind was from the west. The zucchinis also
	talk to each other. Robinton reckoned they're great big floating grenados.		talk to each other. Robinton reckoned they're great big floating grenados.

	Pent also found out that there were lots of small other things that fly and there were humans in		Pent also found out that there were lots of small other things that fly and there were humans in
	a city between a dark and light area about 2 darks away to the west. There were no humans in this		a city between a dark and light area about 2 darks away to the west. There were no humans in this
	zone. The closest are in the next light zone.		zone. The closest are in the next light zone.

	After a few hours Silver and Saydar returned. They had found a strand, right in the centre of the		After a few hours Silver and Saydar returned. They had found a strand, right in the centre of the
	pillar, that had a doorway with stairs going down. Silver had drawn a picture. The bottom of the		pillar, that had a doorway with stairs going down. Silver had drawn a picture. The bottom of the
	strand had been carved to resemble a building. While he was telling us all that Saydar decided to		strand had been carved to resemble a building. While he was telling us all that Saydar decided to
	have a nap. Soon the orc was snoring very loudly in a corner.		have a nap. Soon the orc was snoring very loudly in a corner.

	We decided to check out the building. Thistlefoote, Antonio, and myself needed witchsights so		We decided to check out the building. Thistlefoote, Antonio, and myself needed witchsights so
	I set to work. 14 casts later it was done. As we proceeded Robinton began telling tall tales about		I set to work. 14 casts later it was done. As we proceeded Robinton began telling tall tales about
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	broadsword from a giant called Tiny. He pulled it out to show us. It's a real BIG sword. However		broadsword from a giant called Tiny. He pulled it out to show us. It's a real BIG sword. However
	Robinton admitted he wasn't skilled in using it. Every time he tried, he got hurt.		Robinton admitted he wasn't skilled in using it. Every time he tried, he got hurt.

	We finally reached the centre pillar which had the same aura as the ground, much to my		We finally reached the centre pillar which had the same aura as the ground, much to my
	annoyance. The doorway and staircase are five person wide. I couldn't detect any magical traps		annoyance. The doorway and staircase are five person wide. I couldn't detect any magical traps
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	I DAed it and got the results Living, Generic True Name - Flitters. Saydar grabbed one and shook		I DAed it and got the results Living, Generic True Name - Flitters. Saydar grabbed one and shook
	it. After a short while it's glow went out. Also it wasn't alive any more.		it. After a short while it's glow went out. Also it wasn't alive any more.

	We progressed onward. The walls were roughly carved. Several DA's later I had found out the		We progressed onward. The walls were roughly carved. Several DA's later I had found out the
	following. The Flitters were non-sentient, asleep, age varying, sex all female, purpose - lighting		following. The Flitters were non-sentient, asleep, age varying, sex all female, purpose - lighting
	(Saydar's theory was correct), name of creator - Gaia. Figures.		(Saydar's theory was correct), name of creator - Gaia. Figures.

	Pent woke up a flitter and it fluttered away. Thistlefoote tried feeding a flitter with various items		Pent woke up a flitter and it fluttered away. Thistlefoote tried feeding a flitter with various items
	but it ignored her. These things had big black eyes and, as far as I could tell, the glow was of		but it ignored her. These things had big black eyes and, as far as I could tell, the glow was of
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	ended up sitting on his head. We were about 3 km straight down by now so we stopped and		ended up sitting on his head. We were about 3 km straight down by now so we stopped and
	camped with standard watches.		camped with standard watches.

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	We carried on, estimating we were about 5km down by now. An hour or so later, the stairs		We carried on, estimating we were about 5km down by now. An hour or so later, the stairs

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	smell I didn't really care. We tied the shells together, lashed the raft on top of them and soon we're		smell I didn't really care. We tied the shells together, lashed the raft on top of them and soon we're
	away again. Thistlefoote provided the first Mage Wind.		away again. Thistlefoote provided the first Mage Wind.

	Saydar fished as we continued on downstream. The river started angling to the west. We		Saydar fished as we continued on downstream. The river started angling to the west. We
	determined that the nearest pillar is now 30 kilometres to the north. A while later the Mage Wind		determined that the nearest pillar is now 30 kilometres to the north. A while later the Mage Wind
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	and tried again. The spell worked but died five minutes later. So Pent did one which also died five		and tried again. The spell worked but died five minutes later. So Pent did one which also died five
	minutes later.		minutes later.

	Thistlefoote struck a dramatic pose and cast. A blank look crossed her face. She had given herself		Thistlefoote struck a dramatic pose and cast. A blank look crossed her face. She had given herself
	amnesia. When Robinton told her that her name was Thistlefoote she reckoned that the name was		amnesia. When Robinton told her that her name was Thistlefoote she reckoned that the name was
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	various hues and making notes. Now all I've got to do is figure out how to do the same effect with		various hues and making notes. Now all I've got to do is figure out how to do the same effect with
	one cast.		one cast.

	We sailed around the bend and started heading east. There was no change in the scenery - still		We sailed around the bend and started heading east. There was no change in the scenery - still
	jungle. Antonio attempted to set up a Mage Wind but, he too, got amnesia. So, at the first		jungle. Antonio attempted to set up a Mage Wind but, he too, got amnesia. So, at the first
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	her to sit still for a while. Thistlefoote wanted to know why and started protesting so Robinton		her to sit still for a while. Thistlefoote wanted to know why and started protesting so Robinton
	commented that Mary was being contrary.		commented that Mary was being contrary.

	Thistlefoote finally settled down and Robinton set to work. Silver used the opportunity to get		Thistlefoote finally settled down and Robinton set to work. Silver used the opportunity to get
	Thistlefoote to pose so he could draw her. Meanwhile we had to keep an eye on Antonio who was		Thistlefoote to pose so he could draw her. Meanwhile we had to keep an eye on Antonio who was
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	Once Robinton had succeeded with Thistlefoote, he started on Antonio. Six hours later that too		Once Robinton had succeeded with Thistlefoote, he started on Antonio. Six hours later that too
	was successful so he settled down to sleep. The rest of us soon followed his example.		was successful so he settled down to sleep. The rest of us soon followed his example.

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	Next morning we're off again. Thistlefoote backfired another Mage Wind. This time she got the		Next morning we're off again. Thistlefoote backfired another Mage Wind. This time she got the

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	hours, Thistlefoote could see again. Once the raft is completed Robinton generated an illusion		hours, Thistlefoote could see again. Once the raft is completed Robinton generated an illusion
	showing us the best way of fixing the tarp as a sail. An hour later we were underway.		showing us the best way of fixing the tarp as a sail. An hour later we were underway.

	Well this was much better than walking as we drifted down the river. The jungle came right to the		Well this was much better than walking as we drifted down the river. The jungle came right to the
	riverbank on both sides. We kept a lookout for anything unusual but, well, it looked rather		riverbank on both sides. We kept a lookout for anything unusual but, well, it looked rather
	ordinary really. I just let myself relax for a while.		ordinary really. I just let myself relax for a while.

	After a short while Pent conjured up a Mage Wind to help propel the raft. Robinton then grabbed		After a short while Pent conjured up a Mage Wind to help propel the raft. Robinton then grabbed
	Pent's ears and used him to direct the wind and steer us.		Pent's ears and used him to direct the wind and steer us.

	Half an hour later we reached the large river and continued heading north. So far it had been all		Half an hour later we reached the large river and continued heading north. So far it had been all
	jungle. The ground was still the same aura as before. That had been provoked by Saydar asking		jungle. The ground was still the same aura as before. That had been provoked by Saydar asking
	about high mana areas. I told him we probably wouldn't find one unless we stumbled into it but		about high mana areas. I told him we probably wouldn't find one unless we stumbled into it but
	I'd do some spot checks.		I'd do some spot checks.

	Saydar had been trailing a hook and line behind us and another half an hour later he caught a		Saydar had been trailing a hook and line behind us and another half an hour later he caught a
	really weird fish. It was blind, scaleless, and finless. It's tail was the same orientation as a whale.		really weird fish. It was blind, scaleless, and finless. It's tail was the same orientation as a whale.
	I failed to DA it so I asked Saydar to catch another one.		I failed to DA it so I asked Saydar to catch another one.

	As the time passed Robinton played on his flute and Silver began sketching. Meanwhile I was		As the time passed Robinton played on his flute and Silver began sketching. Meanwhile I was
	doodling with magical symbols. First chance I got I was going to try to mix the light spell and a		doodling with magical symbols. First chance I got I was going to try to mix the light spell and a
	colour cantrip and see what happens.		colour cantrip and see what happens.

	Just then Saydar caught something else. What ever it was, it was so strong that Saydar was nearly		Just then Saydar caught something else. What ever it was, it was so strong that Saydar was nearly
	pulled off the raft. We turned the boat around and chased it. Silver was picking up some sort of		pulled off the raft. We turned the boat around and chased it. Silver was picking up some sort of
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	rather murky, but, shortly after he jumped in, the line broke. He crawled out and we turned		rather murky, but, shortly after he jumped in, the line broke. He crawled out and we turned
	downstream. Saydar gutted the odd fish.		downstream. Saydar gutted the odd fish.

	The Mage Wind ran out half an hour later so Thistlefoote summoned up another one. However		The Mage Wind ran out half an hour later so Thistlefoote summoned up another one. However
	she objected when Robinton wanted to grab her ears and use her head as a steering wheel. Saydar		she objected when Robinton wanted to grab her ears and use her head as a steering wheel. Saydar
	caught another one of those fish and I DAed it as being a relative of the eel family.		caught another one of those fish and I DAed it as being a relative of the eel family.

	Thistlefoote's Mage Wind blew out an hour and a half later. The river is still heading mostly north		Thistlefoote's Mage Wind blew out an hour and a half later. The river is still heading mostly north
	but there is a slight northeastern vector. Just then we saw something floating in the water. Silver		but there is a slight northeastern vector. Just then we saw something floating in the water. Silver
	wanted me to DA it but I told him it was too far away. So we moved in for a closer look.		wanted me to DA it but I told him it was too far away. So we moved in for a closer look.

	It turned out to be a half walnut shell, about 3 metres in diameter. Silver could detect no mind		It turned out to be a half walnut shell, about 3 metres in diameter. Silver could detect no mind
	associated with it. It DAed as formally living, GTN - Giant Walnut. It was hollow inside so		associated with it. It DAed as formally living, GTN - Giant Walnut. It was hollow inside so
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	joined him and soon we discovered that it would take half of us before being swamped so decided		joined him and soon we discovered that it would take half of us before being swamped so decided
	to tow it along behind us. A few more of these and we'd have a really decent raft.		to tow it along behind us. A few more of these and we'd have a really decent raft.

	A short while later we found a cove and beached the raft. We could see a very tall tree about 100		A short while later we found a cove and beached the raft. We could see a very tall tree about 100
	metres away which towered over the rest of the canopy. Robinton, Pent, and myself went to		metres away which towered over the rest of the canopy. Robinton, Pent, and myself went to
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	Tree. A giant walnut could be seen perched on top of it. As the other two ascended the tree I		Tree. A giant walnut could be seen perched on top of it. As the other two ascended the tree I
	heard another explosion, further away this time.		heard another explosion, further away this time.

	Pent scrambled up the tree very easily and started hitting the walnut in an attempt to dislodge it.		Pent scrambled up the tree very easily and started hitting the walnut in an attempt to dislodge it.
	I could feel the tree shaking as he did so. The walnut quivered. Pent reckoned there was		I could feel the tree shaking as he did so. The walnut quivered. Pent reckoned there was
	something inside it wanting to hatch. He could see other walnut trees in the distance. Some of		something inside it wanting to hatch. He could see other walnut trees in the distance. Some of
	them looked slightly shorter and didn't have walnuts on.		them looked slightly shorter and didn't have walnuts on.

	They climbed down and we wandered over to the nearest one that had the top blown off. We		They climbed down and we wandered over to the nearest one that had the top blown off. We
	couldn't find any shells at the base of the tree so we started a spiral search and found one about		couldn't find any shells at the base of the tree so we started a spiral search and found one about
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	found that the top had been frayed and that it wasn't hollow. The tree had the same aura as the		found that the top had been frayed and that it wasn't hollow. The tree had the same aura as the
	walnut - formally living.		walnut - formally living.

	We returned to the rest of the party who had been preparing camp and dinner. Silver cast a		We returned to the rest of the party who had been preparing camp and dinner. Silver cast a
	Limited Precognition and determined that, in less than twelve hours, the nearby tree with the		Limited Precognition and determined that, in less than twelve hours, the nearby tree with the
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	up a tree and watched the walnut tree, while I stayed at camp and did the same, the others went		up a tree and watched the walnut tree, while I stayed at camp and did the same, the others went
	and fetched the second walnut shell half.		and fetched the second walnut shell half.

	An hour later, the top of the walnut tree exploded and the walnut shot in the air. When it		An hour later, the top of the walnut tree exploded and the walnut shot in the air. When it
	ascended to the top of it's arc, it split into two halves and a fine, dark, cloud of stuff was released		ascended to the top of it's arc, it split into two halves and a fine, dark, cloud of stuff was released
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	able to retrieve the two fallen halves and I noticed a tiny, black seed stuck to the inside of one of		able to retrieve the two fallen halves and I noticed a tiny, black seed stuck to the inside of one of
	the shells. Antonio added it to his collection.		the shells. Antonio added it to his collection.

	We consumed the fish stew for dinner then slept.		We consumed the fish stew for dinner then slept.

	=== 07/10/91===		=== 07/10/91===
	Robinton had made breakfast and it was rather good, consisting of maple syrup and rolled oats.		Robinton had made breakfast and it was rather good, consisting of maple syrup and rolled oats.