War

[Anastasia]

"Aye aye," Melia agrees, "Anything else?"

[Nephrite]

"Nothing that I can think of." Moore says. "Oh, stop by the person who has the ring and let them know I'm interested in a trade for it and to reach out when it's convenient."

[Anastasia]

Okay then, next move now that this is done?

[Nephrite]

Just wait for now.

[Anastasia]

d100.

[Nephrite]

[14:54] <Nephrite> roll 1d100
[14:55] <Penuche> Nephrite invokes Penuche's magic: < 66 > [d100=66]

[Anastasia]

You settle in - and it is not long. "Moore," Grias floats up, knocking on your door, "A message is here for you."

[Nephrite]

"Let's see it." Moore says, going over to take a look, unless it's someone actually there to deliver it in person.

[Anastasia]

It's a simple scroll.

It reads the following.

"Mount Celestia and the Efreet Empire are now at a state of war."

[Nephrite]

Moore takes a moment to pray ... no.

He gestures, to create some magic.

Limited wish for instant sending.

'Lord Barachiel. I would like to go visit Lord Crystalle of Mineral to ask for his aid. I could also go to Aurora, to at least inform them of what's going on. Finally, if you wish, I can go to the Padisha, if you wish it.' He sends.

[Anastasia]

'You may go in one hour's time, once further instructions arrive. Seek Lord Crystalle.'

[Nephrite]

Time to wait, then!

[Anastasia]

Thus you wait. After about thirty minutes, Grias flies in, "Moore, there's a Knight here to see you," he announces.

[Nephrite]

"Okay." Moore says as he goes out to see this 'Knight'!

[Anastasia]

The knight is an elf in heavy armor, an open faced helmet showing his lean, beautiful face. He's a little short and well built otherwise, waiting for you in the courtyard. His armor is simple and unadorned, a plain gauntlet with an eye engraved onto it across the breasptlate.

"Duke Moore," The elf kneels, "I am Knight Salamaz Derune, in service to the Eternal Watchman Helm. By the command of Helm, I am to base a strike group of 100 warriors here, both for your defense and so that we may have a safe rest point." He reaches into a pouch and withdraws a scroll, "A copy of the orders are here, co-signed by Lord Barachiel."