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imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

2022-02-10T10:47:40Z

When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	Seledor swooped back down to attack me again, but just missed as I rolled to the side... it was close enough to feel that sucking touch of death though, and I shuddered at the memory of the first touch. Falcor conjured a lightning bolt, striking at Seledor in mid-air although Falcor was hit by an arrow as he did so. Then Seledor swooped down again and this time grabbed me in his talons and soared back up with me dangling beneath him! He began to accelerate, and I feared we would leave the others behind, but then Falcor transformed into his Elvradrak form, much larger than we had seen him the last time, and gave chase. He closed the distance easily and grabbed me right out of Seledor's grip before biting and raking the false god. He banked away and turned for another attack. This time he ripped the dagger out of Seledor's hand, along with a bit of flesh it seemed, and then bit again and literally ripped the figure to pieces with his talons. He landed next to Arad with the remains of Seledor underneath him and thankfully set me down rather gently. The whole thing was extremely impressive and slightly terrifying.		Seledor swooped back down to attack me again, but just missed as I rolled to the side... it was close enough to feel that sucking touch of death though, and I shuddered at the memory of the first touch. Falcor conjured a lightning bolt, striking at Seledor in mid-air although Falcor was hit by an arrow as he did so. Then Seledor swooped down again and this time grabbed me in his talons and soared back up with me dangling beneath him! He began to accelerate, and I feared we would leave the others behind, but then Falcor transformed into his Elvradrak form, much larger than we had seen him the last time, and gave chase. He closed the distance easily and grabbed me right out of Seledor's grip before biting and raking the false god. He banked away and turned for another attack. This time he ripped the dagger out of Seledor's hand, along with a bit of flesh it seemed, and then bit again and literally ripped the figure to pieces with his talons. He landed next to Arad with the remains of Seledor underneath him and thankfully set me down rather gently. The whole thing was extremely impressive and slightly terrifying.

	We had enough experience of the places that Sarn create to know that this place was about to collapse, and this time we were suspended somewhere in the sky! I ran towards one set of stairs, knowing that Falcor needed a pyramid of some kind to use the tapestry he had left with Custor. Falcor himself, of course, could fly! He swept across the platform to grab the staff the witch had dropped and then soared up, banking towards the other set of stairs. When I reached the platform at the top of the stairs I found a comfortably appointed area with four fairly naked blue-skinned females reclining on cushions. Upon seeing me they jumped off the edge of the platform and flew away, one turning into a small ~~flock~~ of bats!		We had enough experience of the places that Sarn create to know that this place was about to collapse, and this time we were suspended somewhere in the sky! I ran towards one set of stairs, knowing that Falcor needed a pyramid of some kind to use the tapestry he had left with Custor. Falcor himself, of course, could fly! He swept across the platform to grab the staff the witch had dropped and then soared up, banking towards the other set of stairs. When I reached the platform at the top of the stairs I found a comfortably appointed area with four fairly naked blue-skinned females reclining on cushions. Upon seeing me they jumped off the edge of the platform and flew away, one turning into a small cloud... cauldron... what the hell do you call a bunch of bats anyway?!

	There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size as well. Arad, meanwhile, was approached by one of the Elvrabor that we had saved from corruption earlier. He said he had come back for us and shouted that we must go at once before the place collapsed. Arad just yelled at him to follow as he grabbed the crown, carefully stowing it in a pack, and then headed towards the stairs I had climbed.		There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size as well. Arad, meanwhile, was approached by one of the Elvrabor that we had saved from corruption earlier. He said he had come back for us and shouted that we must go at once before the place collapsed. Arad just yelled at him to follow as he grabbed the crown, carefully stowing it in a pack, and then headed towards the stairs I had climbed.

imported>Garret: /* Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple */

2022-02-09T10:44:01Z

Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple

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	Falcor's armour still hadn't appeared, and he feared some dark magic from the dagger had affected him. Arad called on the Creator to remove any curse that might be on Falcor and at once there was a bright flare of light and a shadow lifted from him before exploding in the air. The explosion sent lighting arcing out around us; Arad found that he was immune due to his new crown (that Arla had insisted belonged to him, or at least the soul within him)... I was not so fortunate! Arad checked with Arla, but the forest was not affected, then healed the nasty burns the explosion had given me. At least Falcor's armour had reappeared, and the yellow diamond found its place within his chest plate. What terrible power did the dagger contain? Falcor used his helm to learn more about it, as well as some of the other items.		Falcor's armour still hadn't appeared, and he feared some dark magic from the dagger had affected him. Arad called on the Creator to remove any curse that might be on Falcor and at once there was a bright flare of light and a shadow lifted from him before exploding in the air. The explosion sent lighting arcing out around us; Arad found that he was immune due to his new crown (that Arla had insisted belonged to him, or at least the soul within him)... I was not so fortunate! Arad checked with Arla, but the forest was not affected, then healed the nasty burns the explosion had given me. At least Falcor's armour had reappeared, and the yellow diamond found its place within his chest plate. What terrible power did the dagger contain? Falcor used his helm to learn more about it, as well as some of the other items.

			It took a night of waiting, but the Red Skull Saloroc sent a boat to the edge of Borarla to meet us and take us back to the temple village. It seemed somehow brighter and safer than before, perhaps another result of Karmana's power returning. As we entered the temple to meet with Gilrad, Falcor saw the tapestry propped up in the corner of the room! Nobody else could see it but he produced a single thread from a box and it snapped taught in his hand, straining to join the tapestry. When he let the thread go, it flew into place within the tapestry and it became visible. There was a note attached to it that was not signed and read: "Lord Guardian, Be careful who you trust. The Hammer was betrayed, the Sword was defeated, and the Eye is easily seduced." It was marked with a symbol of red, blue, black and green diamonds forming a larger diamond.

			Once Arad had updated Gilrad on what we had done, I asked about the touch of death that had affected me. He could see that I was drained by it and offered to help... but he warned that it was dangerous and insisted that the others needed to leave us. I didn't want to ask him to risk his life for my sake, but he told me that it wasn't my choice to make; I only had to decide whether I was willing to risk my own, which I was. I kneeled before him and he started chanting, drawing on the Creator's power, and carried on doing so for several minutes before directing the power into me. The power was almost overwhelming, but left me feeling invigorated and back to my normal self. I looked up in joy, only to see Gilrad collapse before me! I ran to aid him, but his spirit was gone - he was dead!
	~~Return to village by boat with the Saloroc - seems brighter and safer than before, with Karmana's power returning.~~

	As we ~~enter temple Falcor sees tapestry in corner! We don't though... He produces a thread from a box~~, ~~and it snaps taught straining to join~~ the ~~tapestry (~~that ~~we can't see)~~.

	He ~~found a note attached~~ to it... ~~"Lord Guardian, Be careful who you trust. The Hammer was betrayed, the Sword~~ was ~~defeated~~ and the ~~Eye is easily seduced~~."

	~~Symbol of red~~, ~~blue, black~~, and ~~green diamonds forming a larger diamond.~~

	~~Tapesty appears when~~ he ~~lets~~ the ~~thread go~~ and ~~it is reunited~~.

	~~Ask Gilrad about touch of death that affected~~ me. ~~Dangerous... asks others~~ to ~~leave~~ before ~~chanting for a full three minutes. Power of the Creator flows into~~ me but he ~~dropped~~ dead!

imported>Garret: /* Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple */

2022-02-09T10:23:12Z

Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple

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	Once Queen Arla left us to return to her communion with the forest we healed each other's wounds as best we could and the others started trying to sort out any items of particular interest from the hoard we had brought with us. I took a moment to connect with Karmana, trying to draw her power and focus it on the area around the Court of Truth to invigorate the forest and continue to help it grow. Falcor had started separating some items out, including: two rings with some power; an oak case inscribed wiath runes that read "RETT" (stop) on the front; a hollow metal tube with a tiny hammer; a black case that was cold and smooth and it wasn't obvious whether it was stone or metal; a wand that had looked like ivory but was actually bone... possibly human with blood red gold "BORAMAT" runes (forest death?), and the watering can I had picked up just before we left.		Once Queen Arla left us to return to her communion with the forest we healed each other's wounds as best we could and the others started trying to sort out any items of particular interest from the hoard we had brought with us. I took a moment to connect with Karmana, trying to draw her power and focus it on the area around the Court of Truth to invigorate the forest and continue to help it grow. Falcor had started separating some items out, including: two rings with some power; an oak case inscribed wiath runes that read "RETT" (stop) on the front; a hollow metal tube with a tiny hammer; a black case that was cold and smooth and it wasn't obvious whether it was stone or metal; a wand that had looked like ivory but was actually bone... possibly human with blood red gold "BORAMAT" runes (forest death?), and the watering can I had picked up just before we left.

			The watering can once belonged to Darillion, and took at least a month to become really effective so I left it with Arla for her people to use it on Borarla. She accepted the gift, but insisted that it was still mine and that they would keep it for me. I acknowledged that, but there was no better place that I knew for it at the time, so I said that I would return if I found a new use for it; otherwise it belonged here in Borarla. She was grateful and said that if it were not for my actions then she would be dead; indeed we had all now helped the forest and power once more flowed through their roots. I am a vessel for greater powers, Karmana, Cernurros and the Creator.

			Falcor's armour still hadn't appeared, and he feared some dark magic from the dagger had affected him. Arad called on the Creator to remove any curse that might be on Falcor and at once there was a bright flare of light and a shadow lifted from him before exploding in the air. The explosion sent lighting arcing out around us; Arad found that he was immune due to his new crown (that Arla had insisted belonged to him, or at least the soul within him)... I was not so fortunate! Arad checked with Arla, but the forest was not affected, then healed the nasty burns the explosion had given me. At least Falcor's armour had reappeared, and the yellow diamond found its place within his chest plate. What terrible power did the dagger contain? Falcor used his helm to learn more about it, as well as some of the other items.

	Gift the watering can to Arla for them to nurture the forest - it is mine, she points out, but there is no better place for it right now. I may return in the future if I find a new use for it, but otherwise belongs here.

	She is truely grateful and says if not for me then she would be dead - we have all now helped the forest and power flows through their roots. I am a vessel for greater powers, Karmana, Cernurros and the Creator.

	~~Arad removes curse on Falcor - bright flare of light and shadow lifts from him and explodes sending lighting arcing out. Arad now immune (crown) but I was seriously damaged.~~

	~~Arad checks on Arla and the forest, but then heals me - it was a powerful strike!~~

	~~Falcor's armour reappears. Was it the dagger that did that? Falcor uses helm to learn more about it.~~

	Return to village by boat with the Saloroc - seems brighter and safer than before, with Karmana's power returning.		Return to village by boat with the Saloroc - seems brighter and safer than before, with Karmana's power returning.

imported>Garret: /* Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple */

2022-02-09T09:11:46Z

Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple

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	I knew that it was the Court of Truth as I recognised the trees that I planted when I first returned. The crater was still here with the stub of the obelisk within it, but a throne made from a large tree stump now sat at the edge. As Falcor dumped the treasure into a pile, two yellow diamonds lifted and hovered, moving towards Falcor and Arad but not making contact, vibrating in the air. Arad drew his hammer and one of the stones leapt into it, completing the set of six. There was a lot of gold to sort through, and as Falcor was sorting I knelt next to one of the trees and placed my hand on it. I felt a connection to Cernurros and Karmana, and stayed there enjoying it for probably longer than I had intended. Arad prayed to the Creator as he waited, thanking him for our victory. We were finally interrupted as Arla walked from behind the trees near the throne and approached us. She still seemed frail, but was much healthier than before and clearly able to stand unaided.		I knew that it was the Court of Truth as I recognised the trees that I planted when I first returned. The crater was still here with the stub of the obelisk within it, but a throne made from a large tree stump now sat at the edge. As Falcor dumped the treasure into a pile, two yellow diamonds lifted and hovered, moving towards Falcor and Arad but not making contact, vibrating in the air. Arad drew his hammer and one of the stones leapt into it, completing the set of six. There was a lot of gold to sort through, and as Falcor was sorting I knelt next to one of the trees and placed my hand on it. I felt a connection to Cernurros and Karmana, and stayed there enjoying it for probably longer than I had intended. Arad prayed to the Creator as he waited, thanking him for our victory. We were finally interrupted as Arla walked from behind the trees near the throne and approached us. She still seemed frail, but was much healthier than before and clearly able to stand unaided.

			She smiled and told us that we had helped the forest; Karmana's power had been extended and was felt in the forest for the first time in many months. The forest was still grievously damaged, but our Lady was with the Elvrabor again. We told her of the defeat of Seledor, and it was clear that the power of the Forge was growing as the Sarn were destroyed. She told us that Sullinassauri was the name of the next Sarn we would need to seek, and we believed that they would be found somewhere within the Saloroc homeland.

			Once Queen Arla left us to return to her communion with the forest we healed each other's wounds as best we could and the others started trying to sort out any items of particular interest from the hoard we had brought with us. I took a moment to connect with Karmana, trying to draw her power and focus it on the area around the Court of Truth to invigorate the forest and continue to help it grow. Falcor had started separating some items out, including: two rings with some power; an oak case inscribed wiath runes that read "RETT" (stop) on the front; a hollow metal tube with a tiny hammer; a black case that was cold and smooth and it wasn't obvious whether it was stone or metal; a wand that had looked like ivory but was actually bone... possibly human with blood red gold "BORAMAT" runes (forest death?), and the watering can I had picked up just before we left.

	~~We have helped - Karmana's power has been extended and is felt in the forest for the first time in many months.~~

	~~The forest is damaged, but our Lady is with us again. We tell of the defeat of Seledor.~~

	~~Sullinassauri is the next Sarn we would seek - somewhere in the orc lands we believe.~~

	~~Heal each other as best we could. I try to invigorate the forest with Karmana's power as best I can.~~

	~~Two magic rings within the hoard Falcor found. Oak case has runes with "STOP" (RETT) on it. Hollow metal tube and tiny hammer.~~

	~~Black case is cold and smooth - not sure if stone or metal. Ivory looking wand but actually bone, possibly human, blood red gold BORAMAT runes.~~

	Gift the watering can to Arla for them to nurture the forest - it is mine, she points out, but there is no better place for it right now. I may return in the future if I find a new use for it, but otherwise belongs here.		Gift the watering can to Arla for them to nurture the forest - it is mine, she points out, but there is no better place for it right now. I may return in the future if I find a new use for it, but otherwise belongs here.

imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

2022-02-08T15:03:39Z

When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	Falcor eventually landed and returned to human form, turning then to the Elvrabor (who seemed slightly terrified) and asking whether he could transport us to Borarla as he had said. The Elvrabor took out large marble with swirling green movement within it and then threw it onto the floor whilst speaking a command word. A doorway, or tear, in the world opened as we had seen before and we were able to step through, dragging all the items Falcor had carried, to emerge in the forest close to the Court of Truth.		Falcor eventually landed and returned to human form, turning then to the Elvrabor (who seemed slightly terrified) and asking whether he could transport us to Borarla as he had said. The Elvrabor took out large marble with swirling green movement within it and then threw it onto the floor whilst speaking a command word. A doorway, or tear, in the world opened as we had seen before and we were able to step through, dragging all the items Falcor had carried, to emerge in the forest close to the Court of Truth.

			==Return to Borarla and Tragedy at the Temple==

			I knew that it was the Court of Truth as I recognised the trees that I planted when I first returned. The crater was still here with the stub of the obelisk within it, but a throne made from a large tree stump now sat at the edge. As Falcor dumped the treasure into a pile, two yellow diamonds lifted and hovered, moving towards Falcor and Arad but not making contact, vibrating in the air. Arad drew his hammer and one of the stones leapt into it, completing the set of six. There was a lot of gold to sort through, and as Falcor was sorting I knelt next to one of the trees and placed my hand on it. I felt a connection to Cernurros and Karmana, and stayed there enjoying it for probably longer than I had intended. Arad prayed to the Creator as he waited, thanking him for our victory. We were finally interrupted as Arla walked from behind the trees near the throne and approached us. She still seemed frail, but was much healthier than before and clearly able to stand unaided.

	~~Appear near the Court of Truth - recognise the ones I planted when I was here. Crater still here with stub of obelisk.~~

	~~Throne of tree stump at edge.~~

	As Falcor dumps treasure, two yellow diamonds lift and hover, moving towards Falcor and Arad but not making contact, vibrating. Lots of gold. Arad draws hammer and stone leaps into it as he draws it near.

	~~As Falcor is sorting I kneel next to tree and place my hand on it. I feel a connection to Cernurros and Karmana. I enjoy the moment of connection. Arad prays to the Creator.~~

	~~Interrupted as Arla eventually walks from behind the trees near the throne and approaches. Seems frail but much healthier than before.~~

	We have helped - Karmana's power has been extended and is felt in the forest for the first time in many months.		We have helped - Karmana's power has been extended and is felt in the forest for the first time in many months.

imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

2022-02-08T14:11:26Z

When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	In my own little world I had taken out Curnurros' sap and was about to, I thought, commune with Cernurros. Just as I did so, though, I momentarily saw myself out of Arad's eyes before snapping back into reality in my own body. I stepped away from the book at once and warned Arad what had happened. He tried to use his hammer to scoop it into a bag, but as soon as they touched there was an explosion of force that sent the book shooting off the platform and it was quickly out of sight. The hammer felt oddly dead in his hand afterwards. Arad chanted a prayer and then asked me to grab him as I climbed onto Falcor's back. Falcor grabbed a few more things, including at least one more chest, and I got hold of an interesting looking watering can before we were done.		In my own little world I had taken out Curnurros' sap and was about to, I thought, commune with Cernurros. Just as I did so, though, I momentarily saw myself out of Arad's eyes before snapping back into reality in my own body. I stepped away from the book at once and warned Arad what had happened. He tried to use his hammer to scoop it into a bag, but as soon as they touched there was an explosion of force that sent the book shooting off the platform and it was quickly out of sight. The hammer felt oddly dead in his hand afterwards. Arad chanted a prayer and then asked me to grab him as I climbed onto Falcor's back. Falcor grabbed a few more things, including at least one more chest, and I got hold of an interesting looking watering can before we were done.

			Falcor launched into the air and flew in an wide arc towards the Elvrabor who had wisely stayed back from where the lightning elemental had formed. As if on cue, we were enveloped by lightning as it sent a bolt out at us. It was painful, but Falcor was not deterred and landed just long enough for the Elvrabor to join us. He then launched into the air and dropped rapidly through the boundary of Seledor's realm into the air on Karmana above the mountains we had left earlier. We drifted down in circles towards the mountain peak and then followed the contours down to sea level at the foot of the mountain range. It was exhilarating, bringing back memories of riding Hope all those months ago, and hope was being rekindled with another victory, and with His form gaining in power.

			Falcor eventually landed and returned to human form, turning then to the Elvrabor (who seemed slightly terrified) and asking whether he could transport us to Borarla as he had said. The Elvrabor took out large marble with swirling green movement within it and then threw it onto the floor whilst speaking a command word. A doorway, or tear, in the world opened as we had seen before and we were able to step through, dragging all the items Falcor had carried, to emerge in the forest close to the Court of Truth.

	~~Falcor launches and flies around towards Elvrabor. Lightning flashes at and around us, painfully, but Falcor continues course.~~

	~~Collect Elvrabor then drop through the boundary of Seledor's realm and enter the air on Karmana.~~

	~~Drift down in circles to mountain peak then follows the contours down to sea level at the foot of the mountain range.~~

	~~Elvrabor takes out large marble, swirling green movement within. Wait for Falcor to return to human form so that he can fit through portal, but without armour.~~

	~~He throws marble on floor, speaking a word, doorway in word opens and we can step through with gear into forest.~~

	Appear near the Court of Truth - recognise the ones I planted when I was here. Crater still here with stub of obelisk.		Appear near the Court of Truth - recognise the ones I planted when I was here. Crater still here with stub of obelisk.

imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

2022-02-08T13:26:26Z

When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size as well. Arad, meanwhile, was approached by one of the Elvrabor that we had saved from corruption earlier. He said he had come back for us and shouted that we must go at once before the place collapsed. Arad just yelled at him to follow as he grabbed the crown, carefully stowing it in a pack, and then headed towards the stairs I had climbed.		There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size as well. Arad, meanwhile, was approached by one of the Elvrabor that we had saved from corruption earlier. He said he had come back for us and shouted that we must go at once before the place collapsed. Arad just yelled at him to follow as he grabbed the crown, carefully stowing it in a pack, and then headed towards the stairs I had climbed.

	Falcor had reached the platform above the other set of stairs, finding a book there which he grabbed, but there was no sign of the pyramid so he headed back towards us. Arad's new friend shouted that we were crazy and needed to go at once, and as if to emphasise his point there was a loud crack and the floor started to craze with hairline cracks. To make things worse it was clear that a lightning elemental was forming above the bowl I had seen. I sent a mental warning and also shouted to the others to come to me; if this was a guardian then what were sought should be nearby. As I did this I veered around it's form and managed to get past before it could attack. There was a smaller platform beyond with lots of chests, the pyramid that we were looking for, a three-foot long crystal of what might be veined white marble floating above the ground, and a couple of leather books on lecterns (one open, one closed).		Falcor had reached the platform above the other set of stairs, finding a book there which he grabbed, but there was no sign of the pyramid so he headed back towards us. Arad's new friend shouted that we were crazy and needed to go at once, and as if to emphasise his point there was a loud crack and the floor started to craze with hairline cracks. To make things worse it was clear that a lightning elemental was forming above the bowl I had seen. I sent a mental warning and also shouted to the others to come to me; if this was a guardian then what were sought should be nearby. As I did this I veered around it's form and managed to get past before it could attack. There was a smaller platform beyond with lots of chests, the pyramid that we were looking for, a three-foot long crystal of what might be veined white marble floating above the ground, and a couple of leather books on lecterns (one open, one closed). I took the pyramid, thankfully without any ill effects, and carefully stowed it in my backpack.

			Falcor then arrived in dramatic fashion, using his talons to grab the crystal and a whole chest. He told me to get the books, so I crossed over (avoiding Falcor's tail) and took them one after the other. As I touched the second one, however, I suddenly found myself in a place with endless sky all around and no response to my hails, mentally or otherwise, by the others. Back in the room I had frozen and was staring into the distance, but it took a few moments for the others to notice as they were grabbing things from the room. When Arad did notice, though, he came over and tried to reach my mind.

			In my own little world I had taken out Curnurros' sap and was about to, I thought, commune with Cernurros. Just as I did so, though, I momentarily saw myself out of Arad's eyes before snapping back into reality in my own body. I stepped away from the book at once and warned Arad what had happened. He tried to use his hammer to scoop it into a bag, but as soon as they touched there was an explosion of force that sent the book shooting off the platform and it was quickly out of sight. The hammer felt oddly dead in his hand afterwards. Arad chanted a prayer and then asked me to grab him as I climbed onto Falcor's back. Falcor grabbed a few more things, including at least one more chest, and I got hold of an interesting looking watering can before we were done.

	~~Falcor grabs crystal and a chest. I grab the books, but as I touch the second one I find myself in an endless sky. No response to my hails to the others.~~

	~~Others grabbing stuff.~~

	~~I take sap and secure backpack on back again. Attempt to commune with Cernurros. Just as I do I am momentarily seeing out of Arad's eyes, but then back in own body.~~

	~~Arad touches book with hammer and explosion of force, sending the book shooting off the platform. Hammer feels oddly dead in hand.~~

	~~Arad casts on himself, asking me to grab him as I climb onto Falcor. Some time to grab a few things before Arad finishes.~~

	~~I grab a watering can and then all onboard, passing cases to Arad so I can hold on.~~

	Falcor launches and flies around towards Elvrabor. Lightning flashes at and around us, painfully, but Falcor continues course.		Falcor launches and flies around towards Elvrabor. Lightning flashes at and around us, painfully, but Falcor continues course.

imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

2022-02-08T12:08:29Z

When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	We had enough experience of the places that Sarn create to know that this place was about to collapse, and this time we were suspended somewhere in the sky! I ran towards one set of stairs, knowing that Falcor needed a pyramid of some kind to use the tapestry he had left with Custor. Falcor himself, of course, could fly! He swept across the platform to grab the staff the witch had dropped and then soared up, banking towards the other set of stairs. When I reached the platform at the top of the stairs I found a comfortably appointed area with four fairly naked blue-skinned females reclining on cushions. Upon seeing me they jumped off the edge of the platform and flew away, one turning into a small flock of bats!		We had enough experience of the places that Sarn create to know that this place was about to collapse, and this time we were suspended somewhere in the sky! I ran towards one set of stairs, knowing that Falcor needed a pyramid of some kind to use the tapestry he had left with Custor. Falcor himself, of course, could fly! He swept across the platform to grab the staff the witch had dropped and then soared up, banking towards the other set of stairs. When I reached the platform at the top of the stairs I found a comfortably appointed area with four fairly naked blue-skinned females reclining on cushions. Upon seeing me they jumped off the edge of the platform and flew away, one turning into a small flock of bats!

	There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size.		There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size as well. Arad, meanwhile, was approached by one of the Elvrabor that we had saved from corruption earlier. He said he had come back for us and shouted that we must go at once before the place collapsed. Arad just yelled at him to follow as he grabbed the crown, carefully stowing it in a pack, and then headed towards the stairs I had climbed.

			Falcor had reached the platform above the other set of stairs, finding a book there which he grabbed, but there was no sign of the pyramid so he headed back towards us. Arad's new friend shouted that we were crazy and needed to go at once, and as if to emphasise his point there was a loud crack and the floor started to craze with hairline cracks. To make things worse it was clear that a lightning elemental was forming above the bowl I had seen. I sent a mental warning and also shouted to the others to come to me; if this was a guardian then what were sought should be nearby. As I did this I veered around it's form and managed to get past before it could attack. There was a smaller platform beyond with lots of chests, the pyramid that we were looking for, a three-foot long crystal of what might be veined white marble floating above the ground, and a couple of leather books on lecterns (one open, one closed).


	~~Elvrabor comes back for us, shouting that we must go. Talking to Arad, who says to follow him after grabbing staff.~~

	~~Falcor finds book and grabs it.~~

	~~Elvrabor shouts that we're crazy and that we need to go. Crack and floor starts to craze.~~

	~~Lightning elemental forming - send warning and cry to others to come as if this is the guardian it should be here. Run to side of it.~~

	~~Run past - lots of chests, pyramid we are looking for, 3' long crystal (veined white marble) floating above ground, leather books on lecturns (one open, one closed).~~

	Falcor grabs crystal and a chest. I grab the books, but as I touch the second one I find myself in an endless sky. No response to my hails to the others.		Falcor grabs crystal and a chest. I grab the books, but as I touch the second one I find myself in an endless sky. No response to my hails to the others.

imported>Garret: /* When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding */

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When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	Seledor swooped back down to attack me again, but just missed as I rolled to the side... it was close enough to feel that sucking touch of death though, and I shuddered at the memory of the first touch. Falcor conjured a lightning bolt, striking at Seledor in mid-air although Falcor was hit by an arrow as he did so. Then Seledor swooped down again and this time grabbed me in his talons and soared back up with me dangling beneath him! He began to accelerate, and I feared we would leave the others behind, but then Falcor transformed into his Elvradrak form, much larger than we had seen him the last time, and gave chase. He closed the distance easily and grabbed me right out of Seledor's grip before biting and raking the false god. He banked away and turned for another attack. This time he ripped the dagger out of Seledor's hand, along with a bit of flesh it seemed, and then bit again and literally ripped the figure to pieces with his talons. He landed next to Arad with the remains of Seledor underneath him and thankfully set me down rather gently. The whole thing was extremely impressive and slightly terrifying.		Seledor swooped back down to attack me again, but just missed as I rolled to the side... it was close enough to feel that sucking touch of death though, and I shuddered at the memory of the first touch. Falcor conjured a lightning bolt, striking at Seledor in mid-air although Falcor was hit by an arrow as he did so. Then Seledor swooped down again and this time grabbed me in his talons and soared back up with me dangling beneath him! He began to accelerate, and I feared we would leave the others behind, but then Falcor transformed into his Elvradrak form, much larger than we had seen him the last time, and gave chase. He closed the distance easily and grabbed me right out of Seledor's grip before biting and raking the false god. He banked away and turned for another attack. This time he ripped the dagger out of Seledor's hand, along with a bit of flesh it seemed, and then bit again and literally ripped the figure to pieces with his talons. He landed next to Arad with the remains of Seledor underneath him and thankfully set me down rather gently. The whole thing was extremely impressive and slightly terrifying.

			We had enough experience of the places that Sarn create to know that this place was about to collapse, and this time we were suspended somewhere in the sky! I ran towards one set of stairs, knowing that Falcor needed a pyramid of some kind to use the tapestry he had left with Custor. Falcor himself, of course, could fly! He swept across the platform to grab the staff the witch had dropped and then soared up, banking towards the other set of stairs. When I reached the platform at the top of the stairs I found a comfortably appointed area with four fairly naked blue-skinned females reclining on cushions. Upon seeing me they jumped off the edge of the platform and flew away, one turning into a small flock of bats!

			There were some stairs in the far corner that had a large bowl set in the platform before them; above this bowl was a billowing cloud of blue-grey smoke, about twice my height, that had the occasional flash of lightning inside... it seemed to be growing in size.



			Elvrabor comes back for us, shouting that we must go. Talking to Arad, who says to follow him after grabbing staff.

			Falcor finds book and grabs it.

			Elvrabor shouts that we're crazy and that we need to go. Crack and floor starts to craze.

			Lightning elemental forming - send warning and cry to others to come as if this is the guardian it should be here. Run to side of it.

			Run past - lots of chests, pyramid we are looking for, 3' long crystal (veined white marble) floating above ground, leather books on lecturns (one open, one closed).

			Falcor grabs crystal and a chest. I grab the books, but as I touch the second one I find myself in an endless sky. No response to my hails to the others.

			Others grabbing stuff.

			I take sap and secure backpack on back again. Attempt to commune with Cernurros. Just as I do I am momentarily seeing out of Arad's eyes, but then back in own body.

			Arad touches book with hammer and explosion of force, sending the book shooting off the platform. Hammer feels oddly dead in hand.

			Arad casts on himself, asking me to grab him as I climb onto Falcor. Some time to grab a few things before Arad finishes.

			I grab a watering can and then all onboard, passing cases to Arad so I can hold on.

			Falcor launches and flies around towards Elvrabor. Lightning flashes at and around us, painfully, but Falcor continues course.

			Collect Elvrabor then drop through the boundary of Seledor's realm and enter the air on Karmana.

			Drift down in circles to mountain peak then follows the contours down to sea level at the foot of the mountain range.

			Elvrabor takes out large marble, swirling green movement within. Wait for Falcor to return to human form so that he can fit through portal, but without armour.

			He throws marble on floor, speaking a word, doorway in word opens and we can step through with gear into forest.

			Appear near the Court of Truth - recognise the ones I planted when I was here. Crater still here with stub of obelisk.

			Throne of tree stump at edge.

			As Falcor dumps treasure, two yellow diamonds lift and hover, moving towards Falcor and Arad but not making contact, vibrating. Lots of gold. Arad draws hammer and stone leaps into it as he draws it near.

			As Falcor is sorting I kneel next to tree and place my hand on it. I feel a connection to Cernurros and Karmana. I enjoy the moment of connection. Arad prays to the Creator.

			Interrupted as Arla eventually walks from behind the trees near the throne and approaches. Seems frail but much healthier than before.

			We have helped - Karmana's power has been extended and is felt in the forest for the first time in many months.

			The forest is damaged, but our Lady is with us again. We tell of the defeat of Seledor.

			Sullinassauri is the next Sarn we would seek - somewhere in the orc lands we believe.

			Heal each other as best we could. I try to invigorate the forest with Karmana's power as best I can.

			Two magic rings within the hoard Falcor found. Oak case has runes with "STOP" (RETT) on it. Hollow metal tube and tiny hammer.

			Black case is cold and smooth - not sure if stone or metal. Ivory looking wand but actually bone, possibly human, blood red gold BORAMAT runes.

			Gift the watering can to Arla for them to nurture the forest - it is mine, she points out, but there is no better place for it right now. I may return in the future if I find a new use for it, but otherwise belongs here.

			She is truely grateful and says if not for me then she would be dead - we have all now helped the forest and power flows through their roots. I am a vessel for greater powers, Karmana, Cernurros and the Creator.

			Arad removes curse on Falcor - bright flare of light and shadow lifts from him and explodes sending lighting arcing out. Arad now immune (crown) but I was seriously damaged.

			Arad checks on Arla and the forest, but then heals me - it was a powerful strike!

			Falcor's armour reappears. Was it the dagger that did that? Falcor uses helm to learn more about it.

			Return to village by boat with the Saloroc - seems brighter and safer than before, with Karmana's power returning.

			As we enter temple Falcor sees tapestry in corner! We don't though... He produces a thread from a box, and it snaps taught straining to join the tapestry (that we can't see).

			He found a note attached to it... "Lord Guardian, Be careful who you trust. The Hammer was betrayed, the Sword was defeated and the Eye is easily seduced."

			Symbol of red, blue, black, and green diamonds forming a larger diamond.

			Tapesty appears when he lets the thread go and it is reunited.

			Ask Gilrad about touch of death that affected me. Dangerous... asks others to leave before chanting for a full three minutes. Power of the Creator flows into me but he dropped dead!

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When They Said "Look in the Highest Places" They Weren't Kidding

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	He spoke of the "Elvrasaron", his name for humans, and said that he had been one once. He believed himself to be a God and wanted nothing more than to ascend to his "proper" place to join the other Gods. He named Karmana as a God of course, but also Custor and Melak! He also knew that Falcor was a dragon somehow. As Falcor and Arad kept him talking, I drew slowly closer to the mage and as I moved past her she tried to stab me! I was able to dodge away easily, so she was still blind at least. Seledor shot up thirty feet in the air again, and the mage dashed towards the staff. Falcor was able to strike it before she could get hold of it, though, and it slid and spun a few feet just out of her reach.		He spoke of the "Elvrasaron", his name for humans, and said that he had been one once. He believed himself to be a God and wanted nothing more than to ascend to his "proper" place to join the other Gods. He named Karmana as a God of course, but also Custor and Melak! He also knew that Falcor was a dragon somehow. As Falcor and Arad kept him talking, I drew slowly closer to the mage and as I moved past her she tried to stab me! I was able to dodge away easily, so she was still blind at least. Seledor shot up thirty feet in the air again, and the mage dashed towards the staff. Falcor was able to strike it before she could get hold of it, though, and it slid and spun a few feet just out of her reach.

	A bright light appeared in front of Arad's face, but he backed away and escaped the blindness it could have caused. I moved up behind the mage and drove my sword deep into her back, dropping her to the ground in a spreading pool of blood. Falcor grabbed the dagger from her, but then the floor started to glow and shimmer beneath our feet and the others dropped to their knees vomiting! They tried to attack with their minds, unable to do anything else. Seledor swooped down at me, brushing my face with his hand. It felt terrible, as if my very life essence was being sucked from me, and it left me drained. It didn't help that I was the only target for everyone else and I was hit by magic missiles and arrow fire!		A bright light appeared in front of Arad's face, but he backed away and escaped the blindness it could have caused. I moved up behind the mage and drove my sword deep into her back, dropping her to the ground in a spreading pool of blood. Falcor grabbed the dagger from her, but then the floor started to glow and shimmer beneath our feet and the others dropped to their knees vomiting! They tried to attack with their minds, unable to do anything else. Seledor swooped down at me, brushing my face with his hand. It felt terrible, as if my very life essence was being sucked from me, and it left me drained. I swung at him in return, but my sword passed right through him! It didn't help that I was the only target for everyone else and I was hit by magic missiles and arrow fire.

	I ~~grab~~ the ~~dagger~~, leap up and throw it at ~~Seledor~~, ~~hitting~~, ~~and~~ the floor ~~stops so~~ the others recover just after I ~~land~~.		Falcor weakly held up the dagger for me to take, and I grabbed it in the hope it would be able to affect Seledor. He was thirty feet above us again, though, so I had to leap up and throw it at him. It flew true and embedded itself in his leg and, whilst this didn't seem to hurt him too badly, it had some effect as the floor stopped shimmering and the others were able to recover their feet just after I landed back on the platform. Arad ran to my side and healed my wounds, which was probably life-saving considering the damage I had suffered, then headed over to the web and some cover from the archers.

	~~Arad runs~~ to ~~my side and heals~~ me ~~before heading~~ to the ~~web~~. ~~Seledor swoops again but just misses -~~ feel ~~the~~ death ~~energy~~ though.		Seledor swooped back down to attack me again, but just missed as I rolled to the side... it was close enough to feel that sucking touch of death though, and I shuddered at the memory of the first touch. Falcor conjured a lightning bolt, striking at Seledor in mid-air although Falcor was hit by an arrow as he did so. Then Seledor swooped down again and this time grabbed me in his talons and soared back up with me dangling beneath him! He began to accelerate, and I feared we would leave the others behind, but then Falcor transformed into his Elvradrak form, much larger than we had seen him the last time, and gave chase. He closed the distance easily and grabbed me right out of Seledor's grip before biting and raking the false god. He banked away and turned for another attack. This time he ripped the dagger out of Seledor's hand, along with a bit of flesh it seemed, and then bit again and literally ripped the figure to pieces with his talons. He landed next to Arad with the remains of Seledor underneath him and thankfully set me down rather gently. The whole thing was extremely impressive and slightly terrifying.

	Falcor ~~conjures~~ lightning, striking at Seledor in mid air. Falcor hit by an arrow.

	~~I get scooped up by~~ Seledor and ~~he takes off~~ with me, ~~accelerating away.~~

	Falcor ~~changed~~ into ~~dragon~~ form and gave chase ~~- grabbing me~~ and ~~ripping~~ me out of ~~his grasp, then bit~~ and ~~raked him before turning~~ away.

	~~Elvradrak Falcor rips~~ dagger out of hand with a bit of flesh and then ~~kills Seledor~~ with ~~rest~~ of ~~bite~~ and ~~blows~~.