As much as would be nice to rest... you probably should go have a look. You might pick up on stuff others don't.

hey, a health sense of paranoia is good. too much is bad, but a bit is good.

>>258523
>>258529

Beautifully done.

>>258547
I don't trust their eyes in this case, they simply aren't trained in the ways yours are. Heavy as their lids may feel you need to get a look before they rummage around.

>>258547
Just tell your father to make sure they don't mess up anything in the room until you get there. As long as nobody is messing around in there then the clues will stay where they are. Then you can go and get some sleep.

August 2010/11/23(Tue)16:22 No. 259264 ID: c99f30
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Very well, I begin making my way upwards though the coiling main passage to the upper levels, managing to re-acquire the mask I must have lost somehow on the way down.

A surprising amount of hallway traffic at such an ungodly hour. Must be either those servants still cleaning up after the party, or the wake of noise Farvel's passage surely left behind him precipitated a lot of groggy puppyheads trying to look busy.

August 2010/11/23(Tue)16:37 No. 259268 ID: c99f30
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"Ah, tis the prodigal one 'fraid you've no more buisness here tonight. The Fair Ones have already take leave of this domicile as is their manner."

"Ah Inquisitor Feué-"

"Please, I prefer the title 'Brother'."
He interjects with a wave of his claws.

"Erh... Brother Feuéchelle how did I know you would already be here?"

"A shepherd's eyes have no place for sleep, yet they've no time to bandy about words either, I would ask you to return to your beds and let me finish the questioning and the inspection of the scene."

A bold next to me pipes up.
"Not leaven wiffoutem, mother said couldn't be letten anyone be taken him off not any goblins or noth-"

"Please, just stay outside. I need to begin the investigation without half a warren over my shoulders."

>>259268
Dunno if you're going to be able to talk your way into getting in there.

Do they know magic? You know magic and this has everything to do with magic. Not letting you help them would be detrimental to the investigation. But if your help is not wanted...

It seems things are awake and secure enough... just check ryour room once in the light for the sake of paranoia, and get some rest. Ya deserve it boss.

>>259268
Tell him you just want to check if there's any magical traces in there.

>>259268
I was in the room shortly before this event, I can tell at a glance what has changed as long as you don't mess with anything.

August 2010/11/24(Wed)18:20 No. 259611 ID: c99f30
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"I was in the room shortly before they left and could tell if anything have been moved."

His manner is guarded, and terse. The Inquisitor was only a recent addition to our city only a few years past, augmenting the judicial and religious positions previously held by only two ministers, and the occasional reclusive monk on the cliffs.
"Interesting, our witness corroborates your presence but few minutes before their departure. We've kept a close eye on them almost their entire visit. The presence of an unfamiliar Fae mercenary band near our boarders is sufficient cause for my interest."

"I see, I just wanted to see what trace magic could have been left beh-"

"You, see magic? Your dabbling makes you overconfident. Still, after I have finished my examination you 'may' aid me in the cleansing, should you so wish."

>>259611
Detecting magic is one of the few things we can do :V

Cleansing? Wouldn't that be counterproductive to the investigation. Wait, is there a body or the remains of one weird eyed freak there? Then again it might just be normal spell leftovers. Ask.

Agree to come later if you're still unwelcome.

>>259611
Ask if you could just stand in the corner and observe while he conducts his examination, just because you want to see how such a knowledgeable guy goes about it. Atleast that's what you tell him, hopefully he's got an ego that you can use to your advantage.

August 2010/11/25(Thu)18:31 No. 259821 ID: c99f30
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"It so happens that uncovering traces of spellwork is one of the few things I 'can' accomplish."

"Very well, if you insist, but let me finish the debriefing at least."

"You wouldn't be trying to hide something would you Brother? Perhaps the body of a wyrd-eyed fae?"

He stops, giving me a curious look.
"What?.. a wyrd-eyed... yesss... I do think it's best you stay, I shall have some questions for you too I think."

August 2010/11/25(Thu)18:42 No. 259830 ID: c99f30
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I wait... a kobold stands nearby fidgeting, female from the smell of it. I wonder where Uncle Wern is?

I ask the guard,
"So, uhm?"
"Wellik, Wellik Sabal."
"Well then Mr. Sabal, has Wern been told about the disappearance yet?"
"It was decided he didn't need to be bothered about such unmanageable troubles so late at night, little hope in finding elves in the dark. He can be just as onry about all it in the daylight Sir."
"Yes... I think I can can see the logic there."
"Thankyou... Sir.

August 2010/11/25(Thu)18:52 No. 259834 ID: c99f30
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The door opens and I enter as a gray kobold leaves.
"Kudutoldus! Looken you! What you thinking? You nose is rubben almost raw, mamma will 'palled"
"Akastrigus~... I was justa..."
"No! no justa, you come wiff me now."

August 2010/11/25(Thu)19:37 No. 259841 ID: c99f30
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"Looks like someone made a mess in here.

"It is as I found it, I pride myself on a careful inspection. Still, why did you think there would be a body in here, and why a specific one?"

"Why not?"

"Don't play games with me, our purposes are not contrary to the others."

You were attacked by an elf in a strange semi-dream-like state, and successfully fought back. Whether he was physically there or how he were effected by your efforts you couldn't be sure, him leaving a body was mostly wishful thinking on your part. If presses you for details on how you can probably tell him that it was a mana transfer trick. Hardly a dark and fiendish power, that. Just so long as you leave us out of it.

And get on with the magical detections, as soon as you are able.

>>259843
This.

>>259841
Because it was a wyrd eyed magical construct that attacked you. You managed to probably kill it through using the magic that keept it alive to fuel a spell.

Also, point out that blue stuff on the floor. Might be important.

>>259856
On second thought, this is better worded.

>>259856
>>259893
If there's one thing I'm not as good at, it's saying just enough. Better this than my own lines. Unless he gets pressed for more info I guess.

August 2010/11/26(Fri)13:23 No. 259908 ID: c99f30
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"Very well, the aforementioned... thing which accompanied them, I do not believe it an elf for the abilities demonstrated. It attacked me shortly after I left the room. I turned it's own sorcery against, it apparently wounding it grievously"

He removes his hat and steps forward, eying me closely.
"Really, you fought in the halls?"

"I believe so, yes."

He mutters to himself momentarily before remembering and addressing me.
"...resting... ..fliction.. of -count, Still I suppose you want to look about now mhh? Feel free, but make it hasty, it will take me a few moments to prepare the cleansing."

>>259908
Go check out the scratch marks and the blue stuff near the top of the tipped over table.

Yes, check the stain. Would symbol of Voors let you see just what was going on here or do you have better spell for that? I'm hoping you would be able to learn how they did that and see if you can do it yourself.

Animated August 2010/11/26(Fri)21:43 No. 260007 ID: c99f30
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Feuéchelle goes to work, spreading a fine gray dust in a circle on the ground. Giving me ample opportunity to use the Symbol of Voors surreptitiously.

"Huh, what was that?"

"Nothing, I was... just noting that stain on the ground there, something feels unusual about it."

August 2010/11/26(Fri)21:54 No. 260010 ID: c99f30
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I think I caught a glimpse some aging disconnected spell fragments drifting about, something unusual about Feuéchelle (no surprise there), and some, organic-looking pattern spreading out from the stain.

Feuéchelle stands, backing away from his completed circle.
"Ah well, we shouldn't have to worry about that stain too long, I hope... anyhow, you will probably want to close your eyes for the next part. Also, if you hear anything particularly strange please grab me and drag me out of the room, yes?"

" Erh, wait what? Is this dangerous? Why do I have to keep my eyes closed? Afraid I will steal church secrets?"

August 2010/11/26(Fri)21:58 No. 260011 ID: c99f30
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He, frowns, turns, takes a very deep breath and...

I instinctively close my eyes against the sudden brightness, like the sun itself overwhelming one after stepping from a windowless, light-less warren.

August 2010/11/26(Fri)22:08 No. 260012 ID: c99f30
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"Good God! You didn't say you were going to set half the room on fire!"

"ahh bah dose, alus getz buck en bah dose... anyhuh, datz bout it yes..."

"Well I really hope mother wasn't planning on using that table again. Really..."

"Coudn't be 'voided, adda blow nuff powa tah, owawelm dur growen dreamwoven spell."

"Dreamwoven?"

"Yah, lika... growen 'visable gate runey tiggy ting yah? Make'em getten back en much easya, lika back door see? Weaken spot intween worlds like, lika marker."

So there was a growing backdoor? Sneaky.

Any plans for tracking them down?

>>260012
Hmm, so they had a door for sending stuff into the dreamworld. Interesting. But you should probably check out the blue stuff that appears to be growing. It's probably something that you shouldn't allow to get much bigger.

Wonder who hired those elves to do this? I think they might have actually been honest about being mercs. The Sperenze family wouldn't have seemed that likely before, but if it's true that they have made some dark deals then they might have known that you got a new nice little orb and cool powers. So they hired the elves to chase off your teacher, possibly get the orb and get their hands on you as well, or find out who is your "master". Actually the part about master makes them more possible. If they gained power through dark deals with stuff from beyond, then they might assume you did the same thing, so they want to find out who you made a deal with.

>>260007
Was that circle he was standing over something he made? I saw it glowing too.

>>260012
One thing that may have nearly been overlooked.
That lil bold that was being molested by your goblin guest is still in the manor. For her safety and that of the whole manor she should be checked over as well. Our opponents may be the crafty sort, leaving more than one avenue to return.

Or worse the poor girl could be under a compulsion to wander off once things have cooled down, into the unkind arms of a perverted goblin mage, never to be seen alive again.

August 2010/11/30(Tue)15:18 No. 260936 ID: c99f30
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From the looks of it I really doubt the stain/dreamwoven will be a problem at this point. If it was only an immature spell that burst likely torched it, as well as probably setting the local aether energy currents into disarray.

"If you want my opinion, you should have that girl checked, just in case she's under any compulsions or enchantments."

Feuéchelle takes a swig from a hipflask to clear his throat before aswering.
"*cough* Girl, what girl?

"The one who just left, the little bold girl their goblin wa-"

"Oh, you mean HIM? He's one of my agents, just turned him over to his sister, still, I must watch my flock carefully. Or rather, carefully enough that I can at least tell who is what."

"ahh huh"
Awkward... damn kobolds, how was I to know, didn't catch his scent, was busy smoking dreamdust, or something. So... I guess, we are done here? The room smells, frankly quite awful, now that half the furnishings are glowing embers.

This is a spell we must learn. Tell me you saw the basic principle when you caught a glimpse of it. Could probably even use this as last measure when you eventually fail a spell. Useful if you survive the third degree burns.

But yes, can't think of anything to say. Several things about the human mages safety but I guess you don't want to share that. The security around here or how to defend yourself so they don't get into your head in the first place.

>>260936
dont worry, 'bolds seem to completely lack gender issues and likely won't take any real offense from mix-ups like that. We're pretty sure they're socially androgynous. Its enviable, really.

Either way, Brother Feuéchelle clearly has things in hand. Time to rest and recover. I would advise against having anything alcoholic before bed, given the amount of mental gymnastics you were forced through. It would be like rubbing salt in a fresh cut.

>>260936
We're done as soon as we're certain the spell is broken up. Don't take chances or risks with magic.

Thank him for letting you watch, no reason not to be polite.

Animated Allotter 2010/12/02(Thu)18:19 No. 261443 ID: 73bf61
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Yes, it's defiantly had the bits kicked out of it, even looks to have a bunch of the smaller astral bottom feeders and planktonic life swarming around to take advantage of all the energy what got stirred around. They'll take care of the rest.

Not sure about that spell he used on it though. "Any chance you could show me how to do that?"

"Church secrets you said it yourself, besides I was under the impression you already had your... sources, hmmm?"

"Well, as of late 'my sources' are not as close as I could prefer, and this is primarily a matter of self-defense on my part, should the Fair Folk show interest in me again.'

Allotter 2010/12/02(Thu)18:23 No. 261447 ID: 73bf61
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"Hmmm, I really doubt you even are 'capable' up pumping in the necessary amount of energy needed for a proper blast ignition, still, let me think on it."

"Yes Inq- Brother."

Allotter 2010/12/02(Thu)18:39 No. 261451 ID: 73bf61
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I manage to find my mother, she hugs me, almost squeezing the life out of me before boxing me about the ears. She has already heard of my experience from my father.

Still, I am shown to my room, and kissed goodnight.

Allotter 2010/12/02(Thu)18:52 No. 261453 ID: 73bf61
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I hope not 'every' day shall be so, unpredictable. Still... it 'was' interesting wasn't it?

>>261453
Quite interesting indeed. So for the moment let's assume that the "elves" and their prophecies/advice aren't necessarily to be trusted. Do we have any plans for tomorrow? Anything we have to do? Responsibilities, perhaps?

>>261453
It will all depend on the weather. Relax and get a good night's sleep, plans can be made over breakfast.

And as for the exorcism we witnessed: perhaps its simply a refined version of what was done to our dream-assailant: A spell that pulls in other magical structures and breaks them down, releasing light in the process.

>>261453
You learned quite a few things. Set up a runeword of 'E' around your bed to make sure nothing tries to get into your nogging while you sleep. Then you can drift off into the sweet embrace of sleep.

August 2010/12/03(Fri)16:39 No. 261602 ID: 850d78
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I should... probably get that frog thing Milli wanted or something... Need to check on stuff Sirus left behind, if he left anything behind. Find lore on dreaming and protection... should write down that... stuff the elf lady said...Mhmhm... Rune... word of... mmmhmmm... E... magical... structures....