<div class="floatleft">(http://i59.tinypic.com/fuap9x.jpg)</div>Serenity nodded to Raye. She explained to the group about the Star Crystal, the power it held, and about how it was shattered during her frantic flight from the castle. The pieces of it had scattered, seeking out worthy recipients of each fragment. Serenity knew that the shards held great power but she was sad to say she didn't know the full extent of it - only that her father was adamant that the Star Crystal not fall into Beryl's hands, and that it could be used against her. As she explained, the group walked through the forest. After a short journey they emerged through the other side, and just before them on a small scenic rise lay a quaint church.<br/><br/>Out front an old man in brown robes with a long white beard was tending to an herb garden, hunched over with a watering can in one withered hand. As he saw their approach, he slowly straightened, setting down his watering can as he made the effort to right himself again. He bowed his head as the women approached, a small smile apparent under all that white beard.<br/><br/><em>"Greetings, travelers. How can I help you today?"</em>