A loud roar echoes across the landscape, as if a storm were rapidly passing over the land.  However, those close to the source of the tremendous roar would recognize the sound to be that of the Orien operated Lightning Rail, the fastest means of travel across the entirety of Khorvaire, assuming you can pay the price.  The sight of the metallic magical bullet train rapidly soaring over the Cannith-built conductor stones was an impressive one, and to witness such powerful lightning magics as the train passed each individual stone was awe inspiring to even the most powerful of spellcasters.<br/><br/>However, for Shaera Jholadi, a Valerian elf leaving home in an outrage over her people's betrayal of Cyre, the view is much different.  She is situated within the train itself, so the view she'd see as she looks out over the landscape is that of rapidly passing land, even at a distance.  Though it has certainly been a long, and by no means cheap, journey, she's found herself on the very last leg of her journey to Sharn, the City of Towers, and the city where you can find anything you desire, as all things lead into and out of Sharn.  Or so the tales tell, though even the most outrageous tale often holds a speck of truth in them.  The train is still a day out, but fortunately you were able to afford one of the more cushy, mid-grade compartments, which while not as lavished as the ones befitting nobles, it most certainly was comfortable, with a place to sleep, a small place to eat, a set of cushioned benches upon which to sit, and of course plenty of privacy with but one window and curtains 'round the sleeping section.<br/><br/>Every couple of hours, a woman will come by the door, knock, and ask how you are fairing, and if there is anything she can do to help you enjoy your stay further.  She's a servant, called a 'stewardess,' and a half-elf as well.  Pretty little thing, and one who truly seems to enjoy her job despite a clear lack of prestige.  In fact, it's been several hours by this point, and it's about time for her to-<br/><br/>*knock* *knock*<br/><br/>The door to your compartment opens slowly, and just enough for the pretty little half-elf to be glimpsed through the doorway.  A brunette, her hair is long and loose, clearly well kept as the bangs frame her pretty fey-touched face.  Her body is just as beauteous, from a shapely set of full breasts to her wide hips to slender legs, which was currently clad in a uniform that bares clear similarities between it and a maid's outfit, and though covering and thusly modest, it did cling to her figure very nicely.  She's smiling, looking quite pleasant even as she bows to you.<br/><br/>"Pardon my interruption Miss Jholadi.  I'm just checking to see if you are still well.  Is there anything I can do to make the remainder of the trip all the better for you?"<br/><br/>(Post your character sheet first, then post up your first IC post in another post entirely)