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[Nephrite]

"...Whew." Moore says, as he lets a breath out. "Come on, we're still not entirely safe. Let's get to Hope's Landing, there may be other operations in peril for the same reason."

[Anastasia]

Xandra rises slowly, "We were fortunate," she finally says, "That could have gone far worse."

Jetina dusts herself off and adds, "That fire controlling warrior will have to be accounted for," Jetina declares, "I'm going to research him the first thing when I get back."

The dwarf is groaning and dazed, while Cresiel rises and gently places him down. "He will be held to judgment, I vow it."

[Nephrite]

"We'll find him and take him out, but we weren't there to defeat him." Moore says. "But yes, let's get back to make a report, because there's definitely a few things that seem to be happening right now."

[Anastasia]

Okay, next move as you go back?

[Nephrite]

Send a message to Romiel that we rescued the dwarf and that someone should come get information from him ASAP, as there were lots of complications.

Also, he'll give him a brief bit of information about the Knight who had some sort of telepathy powers and controlled lava.

Oh, and the 9 dudes we fought, or 12... or whatever it was.

EDIT: One more edit, this is via his Sending orb.

[Anastasia]

12.

Go ahead and compose the message real quick? Doesn't need to be huge, just a run down is fine. It may matter is all.

[Nephrite]

'Romiel,

We have retrieved a dwarf who was part of the group sent to Dimtrees. He is the only reported survivor.

The dwarf suggested that they were prepared for the attack and the group was ambushed and killed. We either have several spies or powerful divinations.

On route, we met an armor-clad being who used powerful lava manipulation magic. They also spoke to us via telepathy.

Inside Dimtrees, we fought 12 masked individuals who all turned into pebbles when slain. I do not know if they were fabrications from the other being or not. They also seemed to be prepared for our coming.

I haven't pressed the dwarf on the particulars, but I would suggest sending someone immediately, as we may have other operations in peril.'

[Anastasia]

Within minutes, archons come to escort the celestial away. Not long after, 'Thank you for your bravery,' Romiel's voice is heard through the sending. 'More information will be given as soon as we have it.'

[Nephrite]

In the meantime, they will just rest. Once an hour has passed, Moore is going to cast 5 Phantom Steeds, which will take him 50 minutes, if he has them.

[Anastasia]

Where are you keeping the steeds?

[Nephrite]

Near the main entrance to Hope's Landing.

EDIT: and to be clear, he's making one for each of his node.

[Anastasia]

Soon enough, a message comes for you by courier. "From Lord Romiel, sir," The courier says, "He says it's about today's urgent business."

[Nephrite]

Moore takes it to read it!

[Anastasia]

It reads as follows.

We suspect a powerful oracle, but spies cannot be discounted. Unintentional spies are possible as well through myriad means, we are investigating this. We are adjusting our efforts as well as intensifying our own divining efforts to spoil and counter efreet strikes.

I do not know of those opponents you mentioned, but I will send word if my researchers find word of them.

Go with the light of Chronias, Moore. Your valor saved a life and a soul this day.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and then disposes of the letter!

I assume we're back on watch duty.