At one point Plenarius ascends and disappears into the canopy. Those with a high spot may note he settled upon a strong branch and dug through his pack.
He returns about a half an hour later catching up with the march. He blesses the company and takes up a new place walking backwards in front of Acacea. Smiling down to her he offers a quick wink.
"Actually," Daniella says, pausing, "that's a good point. Is there any way to perhaps make something that could act as some sort of magical decoy? Then perhaps we could split into two groups. One could go one direction and one could go to the actual location. It may not be possible or it may not make much of a decoy, but it would be better than continuing on like this. Like this we are slow and completely obvious."
She doesn't seem to notice Plen walking in front of her for a moment, then blinks and starts, looking up with a hesitant smile before looking back down to her idle scratching at parchment.
Foresta keeps pace with the group, often looping around the group in various forest forms that seem to suit the region. She seems more interested in the woods at large rather than the lively debate to and fro. However she surfaces long enough to see Plen walking backwards. She shrugs, eyebrows firmly arched, and asks of the group at large "Do you recall Milara invited us to take anything we found we wanted as he had no interest. Given his detailed knowledge of the book location it seems remiss of him not to realise that would have likely left us trapped there or indeed dead. So to take up an earlier point about what he really expected us to do - Did he even expect us to get out? I'm confused as to what he really expected. As it stands it does not entirely make sense. But that fits in with the group so far. So where are you going again and for why?
She takes a deep breath and lets it out before volunteering a response.People should be careful trying to assign motive to Milara. The guy could write the Good Lord's book. If he sends someone out to get something, then receiving it is likely a pleasant side benefit to the actual purpose, which some of us were discussing before all this occurred. There could be any number of actual reasons that I couldn't begin to narrow down.For just a few random possibilities... he is too tied up with his own doings to do this himself. Kinda funny that our previous investigations pointed to us being interested in those doings, but we go somewhere else instead. It could also be something in the library - that vault is prolly intact and we took out the guardian, so he may have wanted access to something else entirely.He may have wanted to gloat. I don't know. She glances back down. But no one else here does, either. My point is only that he tends to set up win/win deals.
Tyra watches Plenarius ascend in to the canopy, then stops to watch him, curious as to what he's rummaging for. (21 Spot) Once she's satisfies (or fails to satisfy) her curiousity, she trails behind the party, keeping any eye out for danger. She does her best to remain as hidden as possible while still keeping up with the group. She lets the eerie magic of her cloak cast its shadow over her. If she catches Acacea in a good moment, she asks her, with respect but also an air of playfulness, what the magic of her equipment sounds like.
Lets stay tegetha. If we're attacked weh gona need our full power n faith tah defend. Nay reason tah be'h wat'n toime n play'n wit dirty magical decoy tyope tings.
*Zigruum seems more concerned for the forest's well being as they walk around with their dirty black book. He nods to Bris regarding her not wanting to tree walk again especially with thier new package. As they continue he keeps a keen eye on their surroundings and senses the grass, the trees, the wildlife for any ill effects as they make their way.*
"We need te get dis ting out te woods as soon as possible Oi tink. Were we go de Milara know anyways so ye take ye pick. But Oi'd rather nae make a stand on dis ting until after we clear de wood!"
*He continues touching random trees and vines as they head out of the forest, not that interested in the bickering back and forth*
It's not really loud from far away. Like going in and out of a whisper ward. It's kinda fun, really. LOUD LOUD LO- .... OUD LOUD L- you get me. Uh. Maybe. Never mind. She looks askance to Tyra at her question and after a moment answers with a mouth-only half-smile. Like furtive shadows in the desert at noon, wanting to be in the sun.
She stops and turns in a circle and then walks away with a wave. I am going to visit Ozlo. I will see you all... some day, I suppose.
*Seeming confused and concerned by Acacea's last statement, Katelyn turns to follow her.*
"Wait up, Chimes! You shouldn't go alone."
*Iron Oxide keeps his mouth shut and marches lockstep along side Griff with his shield and axe at the ready. Nodding in aproval anything Griff says*
Acacea flashes a smile over her shoulder at Katelyn. Alone I don't have to worry about keeping anyone else safe.Despite implying that she'd be fine, she certainly does not forbid any company, but rather slows to allow keeping pace if someone seems to be trying to follow. If Katelyn chooses to accompany her, she sings here and there along the way and goes around potential obstacles to Ozlo's tower.
(If Kat goes with Acacea I'd appreciate hooking up for a conversation, or even PMs/IRC/ForumThread if convenient )
*Bris looks over at Acacea* Hey, Chimes... how are you going to visit Ozlo? I strongly remember him dying sometime ago....
Stalled once more she pauses to respond, seeming a little out of sorts by the whole not-walking-off thing, and gives Bris a funny look over her shoulder. What's that got to do with anything? I still visit !
While still not denying anyone's right to go in any direction they please, even hers, there is an awkardness about her in company that she tries to banish with little singsongs and greetings to animals or familiar trees on the way.
Unless there is anyone that truly puts up an effort to stop her, Daniella continues on however long it takes to get to her destination of Huangjin and the Citadel of Toran. She won't put up any resistance to anyone who leaves before they get there or ever fully state where they're going, but anyone who knows geography would likely figure it out. If nothing else, boarding the ship headed for there would likely be a good indicator.
*Grog stays with the party to see the book to it's next destination*
Toos much talkings, mes head hurts.
// OK, two things:
// 1) We need a virtual show-of-hands of those continuing on with the book to Huangjin. Anyone who is not doesn't need to comment further in this thread.
// 2) From Daniella, we need to know what route you plan to take to get there.
*raises virtual hand*
//I don't particularly want to go through Nesar, but I don't think we have much choice. If there is a closer port that we can charter a ship to cross to Tilmar, that would be preferable.
//Griff will be staying with the book
//Back during the Drach wars there used to be a special portal at Hilm Castle (Connor I think installed it). I wonder if we could get that pointed toward Toraniteville? (Sorry if this would have been better said IG, but der ye go)
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