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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

[alankazam]

[ mildly: ]

I've never been to the desert. Do you think you'll see hyenas?

[ this is clearly the most important part of all this — if thranduil asks assistance, he'll have it; that was never a question. ]

[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?

[alankazam]

Oh, yes. [ wistfully, ] They're striped like mountains, did you know? If they lined up on the horizon you'd never know the land was flat.

[rowancrowned]

Ah, I am glad you will be with us. I did not know.