<div align="center">Aryia (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=88798.msg3898535#msg3898535)<br/></div><br/>Looking about others wearing shemagh made them initially seem unfriendly, alien, but their actions more than proved otherwise. Soon wind that Akara had opened her family home for the heros reached Aryia's ears .. and that wasn't the end of it. Whatever Akara put in motion with her suggestions towards others looking to her for direction gave instant relief to many of the troubled refuges.  None more appreciated by Aryia herself than a wooden cup of tea  which settled her wretched sea-sickness within moments.<br/><br/>She had heard oasis' existed, and treasures in deserts but Aryia always thought that was relative to what else they were used to, the idea of any peoples living in such a place having excess enough to be hospitable was jaw dropping. Either that or their generosity was something equally so, likely a bit of both.<br/><br/>Still there was so MANY refuges. Discussion's with the circle-witches who now lingered about Aryia resolved so a simple transaction with a merchant who expressed an interest in the exotic weaponry her small ensemble held.  Although this left the witches merely with daggers, In exchange for their fine main-land rapiers and the metalic crossbows they carried, water skins and trappings of one large and two huge open-desert tents and a few camels to ride or carry it all were given. The smallest of which the Mistpeak's witches assembled in the wind-break of a large dune and assumed as open-air sleeping area and makeshift hospital.<br/><br/><div align="center">(http://www.photographymojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/paracas-hotel-ica-peru-desert-tent-lounge-starry-night.jpg)</div><br/>Enough knew the slow-time spell to be able to take turns rotating its casting to shield the area about it in a time-bubble which would slow down freak winds to a gentle breeze, perfect for fires during the night to ward off the desert chill known to sometimes be even harsher than the days heat.<br/><br/><strong>"It is certain the desert folk have their own medical methods, but whatever supplies they have they should retain and used as a last resort, if we can heal whoever and whatever without imposing on these folk for anything more then we should. We owe them that much at least. THe days heat none of us mainlanders are used to, this can easily fatigue people and move to sickness if we are not careful."</strong>- One of Mistpeaks circle-witches commented.<br/><strong><br/>"Some of us beleive that the slow time spell may cool the area during the peak of sun, still we don't know how much and must try it to find out, still even taking the edge of it would be welcome "</strong>- Said another<br/><br/><strong>"Why would that be true ?"</strong>Aryia looked confused<br/><strong><br/>"Simple, the slow time spell makes anything happen outside what it effects happen at a lower rate. for any minite that passes the sun shines in less heat, well same heat spread out over a longer time from the perspective of anyone inside. How much would it cool those inside ? I have no idea ... we can only wait and see. "</strong><br/><strong><br/>"Interesting, well if you work out anything useful tell any of the heros and the kings representatives, he may think of a use for what you have in mind that escapes me now... Oh also make sure you inform Akara, she has proven her loyalty to something grander than her own immediate people and I would like you all to trust her.<br/></strong><br/>"Trust Akara ? Are you sure Aryia? Our peoples couldnt be more different and we know NOTHING of their values, I even wasn't sure their lands existed until I found myself here and if nothing else, have you seen some of the stares she gives you ? "<br/><strong><br/>"Yes yes I know, unfortunately just like other leaders and great warriors she is proud, and I think I may have done or said a few things that go against her values more than a little. Regardless of what she thinks of me she likely knows the use of Mistpeak's witches. <br/><br/>If she requests a will-ring [OOC: needing 5 witches which feeds magic to 1 center witch] formed for whatever reason or desires some of you to see to something, do not consult me, just follow her orders, she effectively is princess of these parts and likely is needful of something she doesnt have time to explain."<br/></strong><br/>At this the witches nodded their head faintly.<br/><br/>"Oh and all of you, well done, aiding the guards and ship crews to see as many here as we have was impressive, as distasterous as the fall the city was, you all played a major hand in saving all standing now, well we all did. Still I must be off .."<br/><br/><strong>"Wait Aryia, do you know news of Mistpeak ? Could it be over run also ?" </strong>- Lisa asked inquisitively<br/><strong><br/>"I dont know, we may not have battlements, an army or machines of war others have but even with us here that still leaves three roaming will-rings and a scattering of witches still to protect our community. Our cave-dwellings are extensive, with warning mirrors and trapped to boot.<br/><br/>We may not be a people that could hold off such waves as other lands could but hiding and slipping away from such a wave would be better at than most, If it is so bad we are to abandon, all in mistpeak can more easily escape we we have no surface buildings forcing any to be channeled into deathtraps which restricts methods to flee, and most know the cave and their exits very well. <br/><br/>Lisa, alas I have not heard word but if I do you will know, but its not mistpeak or desert lands I fear most for, its the high rising towns and cities common in other lands the king is worried about for good reason for all are  deathtraps for such outbreaks. Goddesses pray is not already having them fall"</strong><br/><br/>Aryia bowed to the will-ring witches who turned to make ofter about the witch-tent<br/><br/><br/><strong>"I should be back shortly, for its time for the kings speech."</strong><br/>