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Days passed as Aitainyn made her way ever westward, and even more days passed after she reached the tabletop lands and began searching the hills and valleys for some sign of her prey. Fear that she may not be able to find her prey in the natural maze had just began to creep into her mind, when...

"Or, maybe, we can put some of them to use here," said Rebecca, as she walked over to the weapon rack, and picked up a dagger. Then turning back to the cloak hanging on the wall, she let out a huff. "Screw it, it doesn't stink, and it's the first piece of decent material we've come across," she...

As she turned to head to the room she would be using that night, the sound of the main entryway opening caught her attention. "Hilda?" asked the familiar voice of Tamara. Turning, she saw her lover standing in the entry way holding several water jugs in one hand, and a length of rope in the...

One of the gazelle was easy enough to catch, as they seemed to put up less chase than one might expect. As she ate, Volgrund continued to speak. "Each of these wild ones knows the location of another of my shrines; for each of them was once a caretaker of my faith. Once you secure their aid...

"Did you have a better idea?" asked Rebecca, as she walked over to the wall, and examined the large fur cloak. [Perception 15.]

With that, the meeting was adjourned, and the party was free to plan their first move.

Figuring the best way to find Tamara was to find Freya, Hilda headed for the Princess' room. Before she even reached the doorknob, though, she was greeted by the sound of ecstatic gasps, and strained grunts, of multiple people. This, coupled with the sound of moving furniture, made it sound like...

"Oh, I've always been interested in magic," she replied. "Being able to move things without touching them, or light fires with a look, just sounds so fun," she said, leaning back a bit. "Don't know if I'd ever trust a mage to teach me, though. If the ones that come from Levarene are anything to...

[3? That seems awfully low.]

"You will find them in the wilds, living mostly as animals," Volgrund explained. "To the south, among the badlands, and rolling savannahs, you will find Senecoza, the hyena, and his marauders. There you will also find Momoza, the lion, and his pride. To the east, where the land is less parched...

"I'm afraid no current maps of the place exist," Urta began. "When the town was raised, it was practically reduced to rubble," continued Cera. "Most of the buildings you find there will likely be new. I'm afraid that's about all we can tell you about it, as our scouts have reported that a...

Rebecca chuckled as Iona almost lost her lunch. "Oh, watching your reaction for one, and seeing how fast we can drop these things for another," she said, as she conjured a bolt of fire and let it fly at one of the rats. [18 to hit, and 8 fire damage.]

"Hey, Iona, want to have some fun? Come look at this," Rebecca called to the smaller woman, with a big grin on her face.

"They are few, and far between now, but the Broken Lands still hold some of them. You will need the help of all of them, if you wish to take up my cause," said Volgrund.

"This land could be brought back to the old ways, when man was just another beast upon the plains. But, it would take more than just one to do this," the voice confided. "Tell me, have you met others like yourself? Ones who skirt the lines between man and animal?"

"As it should be," said the voice. "Long did I reign over these lands, before the civilized men encroached, and brought their new gods with them. In their mad quest to tame my lands, they desecrated, and perverted my shrines, until now only this one remains intact; and I am all but forgotten...

"I know every beast that stalks the Broken Lands, including those that can take the shape of man. You stand before Volgrund, the lord of the wilds, and master of beasts. And you..." The booming voice paused, before continuing in a low rumble. "One such as you has been long awaited, indeed."...

Moving to the mouth of the natural tunnel, Rebecca peeks through. [8 stealth. Apparently stepping on every twig along the way.]

"Yes, we probably should," he agreed, as he climbed off her. After a long soak in the tub, Hilda found herself with a couple of hours before she had to retire to the guest room, where she would be entertaining tonight's visitor.

As she drew closer to the monument, Aitainyn could feel something heavy in the air. A presence fell over her, and she knew she was not alone. Suddenly, the air rushed around her, and the voice from before was there again. This time it was no whisper, though, but a great roar of some unknown...