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[rowancrowned]

FORM: Sending crystal.
SENDER: Thranduil
RECIPIENT: Kirkwall Inquisition
WHAT: Field trip to finally go to Solasan
WHEN: Present
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: Anyone who was involved originally gets first dibs.

It has not escaped my notice, despite all recent events, that I have been in Thedas for one year. [ he lets that sit for a moment. ] Thanks are in order; first to the Inquisition as a whole for their continued hospitality and second, to my own people, for their kindness. Ma serannas. I am pleased that there are elves in worlds other than Arda.

[ his tone switches as he gets into the meat of the announcement. ]

Several months ago, the Seeker and I came into possession of a key. With the events in Orlais as well as the move, we did not have a chance to use it until recently. I am seeking volunteers to travel west. The area, under Inquisition control, presents no dangers beyond local wildlife and the standard dangers of the desert, but I would advise that only those confident enough to handle themselves in combat come forward.

And, ah-- [ styled as an afterthought, but far too deliberate. ] I would like someone confident with written Elven.

Comments

[arcaneadvisor]

Some might wish me to. [The Inquisition has ears after all.]

I have travelled with others before, so long as they know better than to waste my time with foolish questions and to exercise caution? I have no issue.

[intruthandlove]

A fair assumption. [ She's doing a very bad job of keeping the humor out of her voice, if she's even trying. ] Is it known what's attached to this lock for the key in the desert?

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[arlathvhen]

[ Slightly surprised, like it hadn't quite ever occurred to her: ]

I...suppose she would? She and the hahrens were the ones who told me about them, after all. Mostly as a warning. Don't let anger and revenge drive your heart, and what not.

[ She gives a shrug, before realizing that wouldn't quite make it across the crystal, and makes a small noise of affirmation instead. ]

I'm curious, but I guess we'll see. I rather hope it's an Elvhen temple, though. It's been a while since anyone has found a new one. If it's been under lock and key for a great deal of time, there's no telling what new knowledge could be gained.

[rowancrowned]

No, I think not.

[ thedas, he thinks, could have been even less sympathetic to him. he will summon up some gratefulness. ]

Do feel free to ask questions, as they come to you. Perhaps with time, you will learn how to pass.

[rowancrowned]

Is it not?

[ he's not apologetic for keeping the matter quiet; what they learned about the tranquil is still in seeker pentaghast's hands to distribute or not as she wills it, and distributing the information on a need-to-know basis seems most reasonable to him.

her amusement, however wry, does not go unappreciated. she should be able to grasp the nature of the situation, if not the specifics. ]

A ruin, of some sort. As others have observed, it is only a hope. As for the builders, we cannot be sure until we are inside.

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[rowancrowned]

If there is an appropriate time during the festivities, I will mention it to her.

[ perhaps he ought to assure her he isn't after the power, his history would not leave him so quickly, but rather what he might learn from someone who had known the elvhen empire. to speak with a peer from this world about whatever had come before- ]

What has been found at past temples?

[rowancrowned]

And where do you find your stock?

[ this isn't suspicious. ]

[rowancrowned]

Would you be comfortable leading perhaps one or two others, my lady? If the temple is larger than we expect, I would prefer someone competent taking charge of a smaller group.

[ conveniently giving her a chance to look or grab whatever she wants. ]

[rowancrowned]

Several varieties.

[rowancrowned]

I am sure we will hear them, if nothing else.

[ he has heard of them, seen illustrations. they seem like a creature found in the east. despite seeing several ages, he did not leave his forest often. it was not an option. ]

Would you like to see one?

[meds4sale]

Some came with me. Others I have bought, traded for, or gathered and mixed myself.

If the quality of my stock is of concern, you are welcome to peruse it for yourself.

[ipseite]

If it is needful, of course.

( she isn't sure how she feels about the sound of that. or rather, she is, and she doesn't like it. )

[eolasemah]

They will if I make them.

[I'm the baby, gotta love me!]

[aforethought]

Sure. [ dubiously, ] Anyone bother to read it?

[arcaneadvisor]

I would, though I cannot promise I shall always be myself. One does not know what lies in wait in temples. [Less lion and tigers and bears more spiders and bears and stinging swarms and oh Maker why we'd rather just deal with an arcane horror why are you ten thousand insects at once.] Am I allowed to know where this trip is headed yet or is that a surprise for when we depart?

[rowancrowned]

I was taught as a small elfling not to sample a healer's wares for amusement's sake, as exotic and exciting as I am sure your goods may be.

Are you a Rifter?

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[rowancrowned]

I would hate to have to explain to the Lady Vauquelin that I mistook a friendly spider for an unfriendly one. Some warning if you choose to skitter about, Lady Morrigan, I beg you.

[ all said in a rather droll tone.

this matter is delicate. the dead tranquil make it delicate. ]

The Forbidden Oasis. The temple's name is Solasan. It seems as though it has been unopened for centuries.

[rowancrowned]

Those that wrote it, one presumes. Those who come after.

Why would anyone read anything?

[aforethought]

Usually to figure if someone's trying to screw you over. You expecting some of that?

[ he did mention combat. if she doesn't much give a damn about some dead elves, there's at least the chance whoever he cons into going will bring something back worth knowing about. people with money love stuff from dead people, information included. ]

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[arlathvhen]

At the least, you can ask during the party afterwards. I'm sure she'll have time then, and that she'd be willing to set some aside for you.

[ Even Deheune seems to be a bit in awe of him--and what Dalish wasn't, really. ]

Ah, well--It can differ, pretty wildly, sometimes. Most important is the written word, books or paper, anything that we can gleam knowledge from about our lost heritage. There are also artifacts, some defunct, and some still holding great power. The latter are usually only handled by Keepers, lest some poor sap manage to combust himself, or something. Even things like mosaics and murals can be useful.

I've gone with other Hunters into a few, but all I found were demons and giant spiders. I heard a few clans have had to deal with darkspawn, though how they got into the ruins is anyone's guess.

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[arcaneadvisor]

You tempt me, tis always interesting to see the tempers of a young woman at work.

[If a spider on the roof strokes your hair very gently? Then you'll know it's a friendly spider.

Now, allow her to quote in the most Morrigan of fashions after what might be a laugh or a sigh. Difficult to say.]

Temptation does lie in the forbidden but some doors should never be reopened. Particularly when solas does mean pride.

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[rowancrowned]

Give her time. A situation that I am not party to will arise soon enough.

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You anticipate trouble enough to suggest we do not go?

[rowancrowned]

Overly trustful men are often dead men.

Are you offering yourself as protection against those that might attempt to?

[aforethought]

Shit no. Hate reading. But unless you're planning on walking, you oughta have someone look over your mounts first.

[meds4sale]

I did not think perusing entailed sampling, as I would not recommend taking medicine you do not need. Though you may try some of the incense if it is to your liking.

You are correct - I do not come from this world.