<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=111187.msg4930448#msg4930448">Quote from: Pumpkin Seeds on 15-07-2011, 11:11:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Shimmering Lodestar and Shizune could already be in the city when this assault occurs.  To this point everything has been operating as normal.  Chiaroscuro is a major port and an obvious choice for them to flee to so that they can continue on to other lands away from the Wyld Hunt.  While the Realm does have a presence here, so do many other cultures and groups.  This would mean an ease to blend into the masses.  The sudden violence by Abyssals and Solars and an Infernal (didn’t forget you) in the city proper could draw their attention as I’m sure animas will be popping off like fireworks.  <br/><br/>Perhaps they see a chance to stop running and find safety in numbers here.  <br/><br/>Honestly though, and I say this with all good intent and positivity, if you are having a hard time joining the prelude because you feel your character has nothing to contribute then perhaps there needs to be some retooling of the character.  We are supposed to be focused on the group after all.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Oh, I have things I can do; I was just worried that we wouldn't have the time.<br/><br/>Perhaps while the others are engaged in epic battle, Lodestar can gather up the people of the city with her performance charms and make sure they stay safe?  Afterwards, she can place up Linguistics bombs in public places, calling for civic duty and responsibility from everyone.