Enter Alyssa

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa continues to approach, understanding well that she's likely been discovered, but if she has, no point in turning back...

She heads for the door of the cottage.

[Anastasia]

You're there. It's a simple door made of wood, nothing remotely fancy about it.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa figures what the hell and knocks.

[Anastasia]

"Coming!" The voice calls. Masculine, fairly strong, relaxed. The man who opens it is older - perhaps 50, and with a faint pointiness to his ears. He's wearing comfortable, well made colors colored silver and purple - tunic and hose, along with good boots.

"Traveler, hm? Are you coming into this realm or trying to leave it?"

[Iron Dragoon]

Do I recognize him?

[Anastasia]

Nope.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Coming in. I'm searching for the entrance to Shaundakul's realm. I am Alyssa Songsteel. Who might you be, and where is this? I seem to have missed my mark."

[Anastasia]

"The Wanderer? He's around here somewhere," The man says, waving a hand, "Though he's seldom in one place for long."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Unsurprising. The horizon always calls. I noticed you avoided answering me about who you are."

[Anastasia]

"I am Gustav," The man says, "Are you always so suspicious, Alyssa Songsteel?" His expression is calm enough, not changing.

[Iron Dragoon]

"To a point, yes. It's kept me alive and out of traps more than once. Could you direct me to the entrance to Shaundakul's realm?"

[Anastasia]

"Fool girl, this IS Shandakul's realm." Gesturing about, "Aye, Selune may rule here, but it is where he calls home as well."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa has her suspicions about this man and decides it'd be wiser not to challenge a resident of a god's realm over a minor insult like being called a fool. "I knew they were in the same realm, but I wasn't sure how separate they were... I know it's somewhat impertinent to simply show up and seek out a god, but, well... I follow Shaundakul and I'm being drawn into the attention of more gods than I'd like. I'd like to speak to him if you could possibly help me find him?"

[Anastasia]

Gustav rubs his chin, "Wander then," he gestures, "Follow word of him. That's how I hear it works, I've never met him myself. Met a few of his clergy, it's about the journey to find him or some such."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Mmm... Well, thank you Gustav. Beware, though, as you live in Shaundakul's realm. Shar is making moves. At the very least, she's covered murders in my Order and cursed a diviner when we looked into it. I doubt she'd make moves as directly as trying something here, but... Beware. Who knows what she can arrange."