Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Anastasia]

"Far eaiser said than done," Hanna picks up from there, "The plane shifts ever so often so that old caverns fill in and new ones form. It's most common around Crystalle's palace, which makes finding one that's current so difficult."

"Then we need to find that out first of all," Crystal idly sips from her glass and says, "Obviously and obviously tricky. We need to find someone in the know or hope magic can win the day."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I'd imagine we probably won't get any help from anyone in Mineral, unless Aurora has some good relationship with... something or other there." Moore says. "I can probably try and divine us a way once we get there," he adds. "I suppose we should also consider if anyone else will go with us. If not, we can at least leave word in case anything goes awry while we're there."

[Anastasia]

"Who do we need, then?" Crystal says, "The three of us are a fairly potent force." She looks to Moore, "Do you have someone in mind?"

[Nephrite]

Moore shakes his head. "I'd ask Miss Ithea if our latest excursion hadn't been quite so... eventful." Moore says with a smile. He turns to Hanna. "If you don't mind accompanying us, then I think this should be sufficient. I know I still have a bit to go before I'm as trained as everyone else here, but that sort of thing doesn't usually come from just sitting around." Moore says, although technically part of it did come from sitting... well, that's not something to dwell on, now is it?

[Anastasia]

"There's one I'd like to bring, actually. She's  rather quiet, but she's the last person to be interested in Mineral's treasures - she has a vow of poverty," Hanna says. "Also a vow of silence, but she's useful in a fight."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Hanna. "That'd probably go a long way to convincing Crystalle that we're not interested in taking anything from Mineral. But wow, a vow of silence too? I couldn't do that, for sure..."

[Anastasia]

"Mei's entire life is devoted to the Seladrine and Angharradh." Hanna explains, "She's more devoted than some celestials."

"She's an example, one I strive to live up to," Crystal quietly adds, keeping her voice down, "That sort of wisdom and devotion is commendable. Few can live up to that example."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Hanna and then smiles at Crystal. "It must be hard, but it isn't for everyone, for certain. But I'm sure you're devoted in your own way." Moore says. "Well, if we're going to go... hm. Is there any preparation we need?"

K:R for more information on Selandrine and Angharradh? And is it one for both or one for each?

[Anastasia]

Just one check. Roll it.

[Nephrite]

[13:23] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+20+8+3+11 K:R
[13:23] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+20+8+3+11 K:R --> [ 1d20=17 ]{59}

[Anastasia]

The Seladrine is the elven pantheon. They're lead by Corellon Larethian and Angharradh is part of it. She's the Triune, the joined form of three elven deities: Hanali Celanil, Sehanine Moonbow and Aerdrie Faenya. Together, they are called the Queen of Arvandor.

I can go into a lot more detail if you like. That's the quickie version if you don't want a ton of elf lore.

[Nephrite]

Certainly, if you want. Moore likes making sure he has his ducks in a row on these sorts of things. But if you want to do it later you can do that too.

[Anastasia]

We can go into it later since its' really extraneous to the current situation.

"Mineral's much like Earth," Hanna says, "The proper magic can take care of most problems. Longer term stays are difficult, since the realm can petrify you into precious gemstones and metals."

[Nephrite]

"That doesn't sound pleasant at all." Moore says. "All right, should we get those protections before we leave, then?"

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Hanna says, "We'll take care of that and I'll prepare those spells in case they're dispelled. Anything else?"