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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

[rowancrowned]

I lived near Men. I counted allies and friends among them- not many, but some. These years were slower, in that they were savored. I would not call the whole of my time in Thedas savored, but the circumstances mean I must treat each day with care. It seems as if it has been longer than just one turn of seasons.

For the better, I hope. I understand our presence may be... disruptive, but our kin are dear to us. Knowing I may be here for many more years has encouraged a different way of thought.

[ some deep part of him has changed. this is where he is. this is what eru intends for him to do. ]

[samahl]

I hope that different way isn't too terrible. Some people don't like change much.

private ;

[rowancrowned]

[ thranduil has activated his crystal to respond, but he doesn't speak. the silence sits between them until he gathers himself. ]

I do not speak of the Valar nor Eru Himself often. This is intentional. The Valar have been more tangible to me and my kind than the pantheon, and I am in truth reluctant to draw a comparison between them. I am not one of the Vanyar to sing praises constantly, nor do I swear oaths by any of the Valar. I live, I do my duty. I did not concern myself with these matters.

My presence here is intentional. I know this. If I am required to change despite my age, then I will humble myself. I will listen. There is more at stake here than my pride and stubbornness.

[samahl]

[When Thranduil switches to private, Cyril straightens up and focuses his attention. He listens to, and takes that into consideration.]

The world is at stake, as is all the rest of The People - Dalish and not.

[rowancrowned]

And I am here to serve, in whatever capacity is needed.

I have been lucky enough to make friends along the way.

[samahl]

I'm glad that you've found people here to ease the transition.

[rowancrowned]

I would hope you include yourself in that number.

[samahl]

Of course! You're important to me.