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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

[serannas]

I helped you before, and I definitely want to help again! And I can read Elven too.

[eolasemah]

How far west, hahren?

[justice_is_blond]

What is the place that the key is for?

[samahl]

It's strange to think you've been in Thedas for a year...

[ipseite]

A year, sir?

( not a familiar voice. )

[intruthandlove]

A year is a long time to be away... But I am curious, what is there in a desert that needs a key?

[arlathvhen]

Ah--you know that I would be glad to aid you, if you're fine with me coming along. I'm curious what the key could reveal.

[meds4sale]

This sounds like an interesting venture.

[And an opportunity to get out and really stretch his legs.]

I can provide medicine on this journey if you would permit my company.

[arcaneadvisor]

I am very familiar with written elven, and what issues might arise from translating the language in the field. As you know I have spent many years doing just what you intend, only alone.

[chainlightning]

A key?

And maybe I could bring Ghostface with, if I went with? That would help, right?

[ merrill you don't even know if he knows who ghostface is ]

[aforethought]

They got elf writing?

[ the more you fuckin know ]

[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. ]