Elemental Movements

[Nephrite]

"Sir Delwan." Moore says with a bow as well. He moves forward and withdraws the Mercurial Flute and places it gently on his desk.

"I purchased this from a friend of mine who recovered it from a follower of Malar. I do not know how it came to be in that person's possession, but I wanted to return it to the proper parties. I am aware I could, in theory, use it, but even in doing so, that didn't feel right to me." Moore says, with a small smile.

"Please, just consider it a gift from a newcomer." Moore adds. "In an effort to be neighborly."

[Anastasia]

"Ah!" With a joyous expression Delwar takes the flute up, holds it up to the light from a window. "Rarely these come back to us, either from use or being lost when a crusading hero falls. You are welcome to it if you want it, these are meant to be in the hands of heroes like yourself." His voice is low, reverential. "Far too often those that are lost are destroyed by the forces of evil, who fear the music that cleanses undeath."

[Nephrite]

Moore waves a hand offhandedly.

"I certainly appreciate the offer, but it cannot be easy to produce those sorts of things. I have more than enough boons as it stands now, so it would make me glad to see it back in the hands of someone else who can utilize it." A smile and a nod afterwards.

"Now that I have a bit more authority ...ah, ahem." Moore clears his throat. "Myself, I like to visit places that wouldn't normally be possible for those who would find something like this."

[Anastasia]

The flute is taken to the desk there, placed down where the light graces the desk.

"Thank you for returning this to us," Delwar says, "Ah, are you seeking any place in particular, Duke?"

[Nephrite]

Moore shakes his head. "Nowhere in particular right now. We are on the hunt for a time-lost item, but that isn't your concern." he says with a smile. "Please, just let the Authority know he, and anyone here, of course, are always welcome at my own fortress. I... really need to come up with a good name for it, I think." A small and merry laugh after that. "I should've thought about that a while ago. Oh well."

[Anastasia]

"You haven't named your fortress?" Delwar muses, "Yes, best to do that before someone names it for you. You  may not like the name selected."

[Nephrite]

"Hahaha!" Moore laughs again. "You're absolutely correct. I even know the perfect one. You can let the Authority know he's always welcome in Brighthope. ...I really hope that one isn't taken already."

[Anastasia]

Taking 10 on K:P

With a light laugh, "Several times. A former fortress here had the name. It was in Mertion but has since been abandoned. I believe a few Lathanderite fortresses have the name or close variations, and there's also an eladrin named that, if I recall. There's probably more I don't know."

[Nephrite]

"Oh, yes, I suppose that one is pretty mundane as names go, isn't it?" Moore says.

A deep breath.

He'll take 10 on K:P himself for 90 to avoid making that blunder again.

How about 'Songhope'?

[Anastasia]

It's taken by an adventuring group based in Arborea. They've been inactive about a quarter of a century, but as it's based of various immortals, they could resume.

[Nephrite]

Fuck Arborea!!!

'Hope's Landing'? It's probably taken by something somewhere but worth a shot.

'Hope's Crossing' also.

[Anastasia]

Surprisingly, Hope's Landing is not. It was a city in Arcadia ages ago, but it was absorbed and ultimately renamed by a sister city.

Hope's Crossing is taken in the Beastlands, it's one of the rare outposts there.

[Nephrite]

Moore snaps his fingers.

"Hope's Landing. Perfect." He nods. "Please feel free to come and visit at any time. The Authority and anyone affiliated is always welcome."

[Anastasia]

"I will inform him, Duke," Delwar says.

[Nephrite]

"Thank you." Moore says. "Please excuse us, then."

Time to head home! ...And also let everyone know the fortress has a new name.