Last Week in Mestanir


"It was good to finally see why you have spent so much time and energy up here, Kas," Duncarr Candrennin said as he sat with his sister.

Kasendra Chandrennin looked over at her brother sitting across from her in the wagon, "With the Relief Effort? Yes, there is always more to do."

Duncarr smiled briefly to himself, "Yes, of course. The Effort is truly impressive, with all the work and organization. If you had a mind for it, you would have done well running a legion."

Kasendra shook her head, "We all have our own paths in our family, Duncarr. That is yours and this is mine."

"Does that path of yours include making a trip back home in the near future?"

Kasendra looked over at her brother, some concern showing in her eyes, "Back to Elstreth? At some point. Why do you ask? Is something wrong?"

Duncarr gave a brief shake of his head, "Wrong? No. But I think you should come back. Something seemed off with Gerjonn when I left. Perhaps just the recent trips to Ubl and Tamzyrr."

Kasendra frowned as she looked out from the wagon, taking in the Mestanir countryside as they rolled along westward, "Well, plans can change. And family always comes first."

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Earlier This Week in Elstreth


Gerjonn Chandrennin stood in the Map Room of Elstreth Keep looking over the map unrolled before him. Several letters and documents lay beside it as he poured over the chart. A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts, and a moment later the doors opened.

"How was Vornavis, brother?" Gerjonn asked as he glanced at the door where Duncarr stood.

"Pleasant. Enjoyable. And it was nice to see Kas," Duncarr answered as he carefully watched his brother.

"No trouble getting there? No problems with the Malwinds?"

"Conditions were favorable, and the Malwinds were gracious hosts. Why all the questions, Gerjonn? What is this about?"

"I am just looking out for my family, Duncarr, as I have always done. I am glad your leave from the legions was pleasant," Gerjonn turned away from his brother to look back at the table, "I must finish with this work. Be sure to speak to Father before you leave."

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Today in Vornavis


A cool breeze blew along the walls of Vornavis, offsetting the warmth of the late spring day. Two figures stood along the walls of Vornavis.

"You've been quiet. Is something wrong, Kas?" Salnim Malwind asked as the pair stood there enjoying the view, "I heard you received a letter this morning."

"Just a lot on my mind, Salnim," Kasendra answered, "And the letter was from my brother, Gerjonn. With things being quiet, it seems like a good time for a quick trip back."

"Do you want some company?"

"No, no. No need. You have things to take care of here. It's just family, I'll be fine."

>Famous last words...

I'm sure there will be more words than just those. It's a text based game after all.

As for having an ominous feeling after reading that, I mean what sort of dastardly person would write a post like that right when a storyline was going on break. It's almost as if they might be trying to set the stage for what is to come and draw more people in. Oh right. Excuse me while I go have a talk with myself about this.

-Lydil