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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 15, 2020 21:08:15 GMT -8
"I'm asking you to make a choice," Ravarie finally says after a little bit of thought. "These people, the ones that are after us, just staged a coup against Sorrith, the rightful heir to his house," she explains. "His mother wanted to make chances in how the Silvanesti lived. It would be a pretty radical change," she admits with a sigh. "But we were taken prisoner instead. We escaped, but not without killing a few guards. You don't have to help us, but if we are captured again, there is a good chance that all of our lives are forfeit. They...might have been forfeit before we escaped."
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Post by Daos on Oct 15, 2020 21:54:09 GMT -8
"By the gods," Serinda mutters. "Alright, hurry up and get on board." She calls out to Kronn. "Wake up the rest of the crew. We're setting sail immediately!"
As the guards struggle to get free from the magical webbing, the ship raises anchor and lifts the sails. Within minutes, the Sevenstar is back in the Harkan Bay, heading southward.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 16, 2020 20:06:43 GMT -8
"If I can, I will find a way to make this up to you," Ravarie says to the captain.
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Post by Daos on Oct 16, 2020 22:15:49 GMT -8
"I hope so," Serinda says. "I've only loaded about a fourth of the cargo I usually pick up there. I can sell it up in Eastwatch, but after that...making ends meet is going to be quite the challenge."
Meanwhile, Lalora lets out a sudden wail and sinks to her knees, sobbing. She grabs hold of Sorrith, who kneels down beside her to hold her. "It's over, it's over," she cries. "Three of our people are dead. Do you know what that means?"
Sorrith, his voice strained as if he were only just barely holding it together, says, "I know. I know." Looking to the others, he explains. "We can never return here, or to the homeland now. Even if we can somehow prove our uncle's treachery, it won't matter. In the eyes of our people, we will no longer be Silvanesti--only dark elves."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 17, 2020 18:38:08 GMT -8
Ravarie seems about ready to say something to Serinda, but Lalora's wailing stops her. "You two didn't kill anyone or do anything wrong," she says. Sadly, she doesn't really know how to comfort the two of them.
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Post by Daos on Oct 17, 2020 20:09:25 GMT -8
"I know," Sorrith says, comforting his sister the best he can. "But there's no proof otherwise. Nobody will believe us. Nobody will believe a human, or a Kagonesti or a...sea elf. Even if she could talk."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 17, 2020 20:59:46 GMT -8
"Your mother was right," Ravarie says with a shake of her head. "The Silvanesti do need change. That is the only way you are going to be able to go back home."
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Post by Daos on Oct 18, 2020 13:33:48 GMT -8
The siblings both look devastated by Ravarie's comment. It's clear, that at least as far as they are concerned, the Silvanesti changing is about as likely as the sun not rising in the morning.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 18, 2020 21:25:13 GMT -8
"But to do that, we will need help. Most likely from my people, the Qualinesti, and maybe the knights," she says
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Post by Igordragonian on Oct 19, 2020 3:21:41 GMT -8
"Well, if it help anything.' Hunner say. 'You can blame it all on me- crazy red haired Solmanic knight, would be logic scapegoat, wouldn't it?' he offer. he wrap his hands. 'Well, I am a Knight Of The Sword, and related to some important nobles. I can try and throw my weight around, if it will help somehow.'
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Post by Daos on Oct 19, 2020 13:00:39 GMT -8
"Even if you could somehow convince the Qualinesti, the Kagonesti and the Knights of Solamnia to work together...what exactly are you suggesting?" Sorrith asks Ravarie. "That they raise an army and invade?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 19, 2020 20:56:05 GMT -8
"Invading would be a last resort. All of these fractions living here need to start working together," Ravarie says.
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Post by Daos on Oct 21, 2020 15:55:55 GMT -8
Lalora's heart-wrenching sobs finally quiet down, although it looks more like she's just worn herself out than anything else. Sorrith helps her to her feet.
Serinda looks around with her spyglass for a bit, then says, "Looks like they aren't going to pursue. We should be in the clear. You should all get some rest."
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Post by Igordragonian on Oct 21, 2020 15:57:12 GMT -8
'Well,a full inasion might be foolish,but maybe to support those in need- as knights should.' Hunner say firmly. Of course, a war between the Solmanic knights and elven kind would benefit the dragonarmies.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Oct 21, 2020 22:14:23 GMT -8
"I'm not looking to start a war," Ravarie says to Hunner. "I'm just looking to free my people and set the Silvanesti back on the right path," she explains. "They are supposed to be the embodiment of good, but they aren't. Without even taking into consideration that they have enslaved my people, look what their.." she says, motioning to Sorrith and Lalora,"...uncle has done." She lets out a sigh and shakes her head as she shuffles her feet towards where she can get some rest. It wasn't as if she didn't already have enough on her mind, and now all of this has happened.
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