Family Reunion

[Anastasia]

"None yet," The King replies, "But it is only a matter of time. People like her, people like you. People like myself, those in power and with power? They inevitably bring trouble. It's the nature of the world."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa humms at that. "Well, then I'll speak to her about it as best I can. Thank you for your time."

[Anastasia]

Emily bows as well, the king waving a hand. "Dismissed."

Heading back out?

[Iron Dragoon]

Yeah, but since he's being a punk, with a bit of flair.

Alyssa gives him a nod befitting an equal, then lays a hand on Emily's shoulder and uses her Dimension Door ability to take them out of the castle.

[Anastasia]

Once back outside Emily hms, "You really didn't like him, Alyssa?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"He's part celestial. The worst, most pompous part, I think. I just wanted to make a statement about his attitude. In any case, let's go find this druid."

[Anastasia]

"Okay!" Emily says, "More teleportation?"

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods. "I didn't prepare any long-range teleports. Did you? I could just Dimension Door us there."

[Anastasia]

"Where do you want to go, exactly?" Emily asks.

She's going to double gate the two of you, she can afford the spell slots with ease.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Let's go near the grove. Make this fast."

Alyssa gives directions to the grove.

[Anastasia]

Done and done. You are in the forest, buzzing with the noise of insects and animals. There's no path ahead, just sheer nature. But in the distance you can see a thickening of tree and light beyond - a natural clearing, a grove surely.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa motions to it to Emily and begins heading towards it at a casual stroll.

[Anastasia]

The grove is quiet, peaceful. There is a small pond there, still and serene. Fruit bearing trees are here, a coating of snow over everything blanketing that away for the season. You don't see any sign of anyone here right away.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa inspects the grove, talking to Emily.

"I don't doubt she knows we're here, so I suppose we might as well enjoy the peace and quiet while we have the chance."

[Anastasia]

Emily looks about, a snowy grove forgotten by time and full of nature's sleeping beauty. With a word of magic Emily clears away the snow from a log and sits there. "Mom Amaryl grew up in Pallanth, an elven kingdom of the forest. The realm of Chillander to the far east is a realm of eternal winter, where snow is year round and the tallest mountains you can imagine loom in the farthest east."

Emily's gaze is at the cloudy sky, snow falling down slowly for now. "Mom Seira had the mountains renamed the Amaryl Ranges for her. Oh, they went there and fought a dragon, scaled the mountain and so much more. I loved those stories so as a child, of a realm of always winter. Where there's always a warm hearth to come home to, strong and warmed drinks to chase away the chill. It sounded so unique compared to the Cauldron, which is warm and steamy in its base nature."