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					<div class="bbWrapper"><b>This RP is part of the Isekai Hell group. It will follow Ceylan and his companions as they travel towards an isolated settlement on the border, in the cold south-east of Ryke. They'll have to brave the difficult terrain and might risk running into some hostile creatures. It's intended to focus far more on the adventure aspects than on the action aspects, but will have elements of both.</b><br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00BFFF">Ceylan </span><br>
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Ceylan shivered. It had gotten colder in the area, now that he was approaching the tundra-filled country east of Ryke. His destination was a very small settlement on the border in the south-east corner of the country. It was the type of destination that normal people wouldn't have any reason to go to, but that his mission as a healer and a priest had sent him too. Sadly enough, the last part of the way was going to be particularly troublesome. The road was nothing but a small path, with many obstacles and uneven to the point that even a donkey would have trouble traversing it. As such, going by foot was the only way forwards. It'd take about five days, if a steady pace could be maintained through-out.<br>
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He'd need to bring enough supplies for it, as well as for the way back, as it was doubtable that the village could offer him anything. If the terrain and the supplies weren't enough of a worry, there were rumours that a gnoll was sighed in the area. The dangerous dire beast would likely not take kindly upon a priest wandering around in its territory. Together, those three factors (the difficult terrain, the need to bring enough supplies and the threat of a gnoll) were enough for Ceylan to look around for those whom were willing to travel the road together. He didn't have much to offer, so he had to rely on either the kindness of those wishing to work for a meagre pay or the luck of finding people with the same destination.<br>
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He'd spread the word around for as much as he could and was now waiting in an odd place called the Hoarse Siren Inn, hoping to find others to traverse with. He'd normally prefer to make do with a cheaper alternative than an inn, but there weren't any lodgings of the Syncretist Church in the area and he wasn't eager to test out his tent and bedroll, as he'd likely need them often enough for the next part of the journey. For now, it was a matter of waiting to see if anyone would arrive, as he was planning to leave early tomorrow.</div>
				
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The Hoarse Siren. What a strange name for an inn, the red haired woman thought as she stared at the sign hanging above the door. Either someone had a strange sense of humor or terrible tastes. Not that it was really any of her business what the establishment was named, as long as it meant a roof over her head and food in her belly it could be called whatever the hell folks wanted to be.<br>
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The innkeeper gave a curious glance at his latest customer. There weren't a lot of women traversing with this type of heavy armour and weaponry, especially not in these parts. That said, he had learned not to ask questions long ago, as doing so was bad for business. <b>“We've got some left. Up the stairs, second one to the right.”</b> The place was small enough to have only four rooms available, signified by the four nails with room numbers above them behind the bar, two of which still had keys dangling from them. The third was handed to Tannia. <b>“Food and rink will be coming right up.”</b> <br>
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It didn't take long for the innkeeper to return with some golabki, cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of minced pork with copped onions and rice. The strong drink she'd asked for ended up being a juniper-flavoured gin, which had a considerable enough feeling of burn when swallowed. As she'd (presumably) start to dig in, she was approached by the only other current guest at the inn.<br>
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Ceylan had almost given up hope of finding a travelling companion when he saw Tannia walk in. Even so, she was rather intimidating. She was taller than him (although most people were) and was wearing some impressive looking armour and weaponry. She also looked strong enough to use them. He'd taken a moment to gather up the courage to approach her, but eventually did so.<br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Apologies, madam... Are you perhaps travelling further to the east as well? I'm headed for Aston, a settlement on the border, myself, but the condition of the road and rumours of a gnoll in the area have kept me here...”</b></span> He suddenly realised he'd forgotten something. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Ah, where are my manners. I'm Ceylan, priest and healer of the Syncretist Church.”</b></span> With his introduction and request turned and fumbled around, he could only pray for a positive reaction.</div>
				
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Not soon after, the inn's front door would slowly pry open as a masked Cayde peeked inside. After what seemed like a few minutes, Cayde slowly pushed open the door and took a small, wary step inside, shutting the door closed behind him. Not even he knew why he was acting so careful; he stumbled across the inn during his usual stroll in the woods, and with a sudden itch of curiosity, decided to take a peek inside. While every adventurer and their mother knew that inns were places of rest and comfort, Cayde had a more warped perspective. Back in the city, he often overheard rumors of some inns being used for nefarious purposes - some of the wilder tales describing them as ruses for bandits to rob and kidnap the unsuspecting or traps created by the undead to lure in their warm-blooded prey. Surely these were just tall tales told to scare children, but Cayde and his naive brain took everything at face value.<br>
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As he took a few more steps forward, he was greeted with an unordinary empty room, but further down, he could see the entrance to another room. Adjusting the mask on his face, Cayde slowly crept over to the next room and what he saw surprised him...<br>
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It was just a room of three people.<br>
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There were no rugged bandits ready to bludgeon him and steal his equipment, nor decrepit undead beasts ready to drain him of his blood; it was just two ordinary adventurers and what seemed to be the innkeeper. Then, as the realization of his naivety started to set in, he produced a long, heavy sigh; he really needed to stop eavesdropping on his customers. Now realizing that he was in no immediate danger, Cayde awkwardly walked over to the counter and pulled up a seat. Now that he was closer, he got a much better view of the two other patrons: one was a red-haired woman clad in heavy armor, and the other was a smaller man who seemed to the ears of a dog. Cayde eyebrows quirked under his mask as he surveyed them both, but he quickly returned his gaze to the counter. <br>
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Cayde didn't really know what to do next. He knew adventurers often visited inns, but what exactly did they do in there? He looked back up from the counter and over to the two adventurers beside him, noticing that the woman had a steaming plate of food in front of her along with what seemed to be some sort of drink. Then, it hit him; he had to order something, but what? <br>
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Tannia nodded to innkeeper, taking the key and pocketing it. She was used to the odd looks. A woman in armor was a rare sight, both in this life and her last. Folks didn't expect a girl to be able to fight. More than that they didn't expect one to be able to use such heavy equipment, so it made her something of a curiosity. Thankfully the innkeep wasn't the type to ask questions and left her in peace, only interrupting to deliver her food. She examined the cabbage wrap for a moment, trying to figure out the best angle of attack, before taking a bite. It wasn't bad. Next was the drink. The taste of berries was a nice touch and it warmed her bones, though it wasn't as strong as she would have liked. Then again there was very little that could compare to a pint of dwarven fire whisky.<br>
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As she dug in a voice spoke up behind her. Turning in her seat she watched the dog eared boy as he rambled on, taking a bite of her food. He introduced himself and Tannia didn't respond at first, instead taking a drink from her glass. The Syncretist Church huh? She'd heard of them, a bunch of goodie-two-shoes that focused less on theology and more on relief work. Not exactly her cup of tea but she could respect the work they did. After a moment she set her glass down. "Tannia." She finally responded. "And yeah, I'm heading to Aston as well."<br>
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She noticed the masked man enter the inn, though she hadn't paid him any mind. When he started tapping on the counter though she raised a brow at him. He wanted to know what to order? She picked up the golabki and held it up so he could see. "Can't go wrong with the house special." She said "It's an inn's best." Okay, technically not true. You could go wrong with the house special if the place was called the Flounder Pounder. Never order food from the Flounder Pounder. One of the few places that Tannia was glad she'd never see again.<br>
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Whether it was by luck or by the will of the gods, Ceylan had found someone heading in the same direction. It was tough not to give his tail a bit of wag at the revelation; one of his few more canine instincts. Tannia didn't seem the most talkative, but that didn't matter much. He was about to offer to travel together when he heard another person enter.<br>
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Ceylan was a bit taken aback by what he could only recognise as someone wearing plague mask entered. He was fairly certain there was no disease in this area that'd warrant such an outfit, which made him curious and suspicious in equal measure. The latter turned more towards surprise when the man asked for food recommendations. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I agree with the lady, although the baked potatoes here are also worth the money... Although, if you do not mind my inquiry, for what purpose do you wear such a mask?”</b></span> He couldn't abstain from asking about it. <br>
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Tannia led the conversation back to the gnoll. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“One of the local hunters warned me about it, saying they spotted the gnoll whilst hunting. He said it looked like the gnoll was alone, so it's probably kicked out of its pack... I've been told that such a creature might consider anything weaker than itself its next meal and that while they are somewhat intelligent, they don't often listen to reason, so I'd rather not take my chances traversing alone. Would you mind traversing to Aston together?”</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: red">Cayde, having some (F) knowledge with regards to various plants and animals, would be able to backup what Ceylan had heard and could recall what a gnoll might look like. He'd also be able to recall that they, when living in packs, formed a matriarchy and that the females were considerably larger as well as more ferocious and dangerous than the males, although both could easily take out the average non-combatant. Seeing as how they were fairly rare in Ryke, that was the extend at which he'd be able to recall them from mere memory.</span><br>


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Cayde exchanged a quick nod to both the adventurers as he raised a hand to order his meal; clearly, they were more accustomed to traveling than he was. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"O<b>ne 'house special' with a side of baked potatoes, please." </b></span>He asked, his hand moving to a small pouch on his waist. Cayde was just about to pay before the dog-eared man asked him about his mask. In response, he reached up and gave it an affirmative tap, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Well, I'm an alchemist!" </b></span><span style="color: null">He chirped, a dry chuckle slowly escaping his mask as he adopted a dejected tone, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Eh, an alchemist in training, actually." </b></span>He took a brief moment to clear his throat and resumed his explanation, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"The mask helps keep fumes out when I'm brewing, so I don't breathe anything in. Plus, the animals around here don't seem to like it, so it's like an uh, deterrent of sorts." </b></span>The last reason was a half-truth. In reality, Cayde enjoyed wearing his mask just because he thought it looked cool. However, it did work as a deterrent - for people, not the woodland creatures.<br>
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 His conversation was cut short by the armored woman, who mentioned something about a gnoll to the man. Curious, Cayde slightly shifted closer to the two; he'd read about gnolls and other Ryke creatures in one of his encyclopedias, and they'd gone into great detail on the brutal nature of the gnoll. With the savagery and voraciousness of a feral beast, and the intelligence comparable to a man, gnolls were tiers above the meager goblin or ghoul. Cayde had fortunately never encountered one, but he always wanted to find one in the wild, just to see if the descriptions were really true. Maybe he'd finally get that chance. <br>
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<span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"A gnoll?" </b></span>Cayde asked, slightly scooting over to the pair, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I've read about them: they look like a mix of a hyena and a man, just <i>way</i> hungrier. The females are bigger than the males, and they lead the pack too. In fact, if a male shows any sign of insubordination, the females kick em' out." </b></span><span style="color: null">He raised a finger and pointed at the dog-eared man, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"If this one got kicked out, it's gonna be more vicious than any average gnoll, considering it has to fend for itself now." </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">While social encounters were not his forte, Cayde did know a thing or two about the creatures in the Ryke wilderness - or at least he knew what the books told him. Regardless, the shift in his demeanor was starting to become palpable. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Oh! and um, I don't think I've gotten either of your names..?" </b></span></div>
				
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As the the two chatted about the alchemist's mask Tannia just continued to eat her food, half listening to the conversation. She wasn't really all that interested in what they were saying but figured she shouldn't pass up on any useful information, which there really wasn't any of. <br>
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Soon the conversation turned back to the gnoll and Tannia turned her full attention to it. She listened to their descriptions and nodded along.  So far these gnolls sounded just like the ones she was familiar with, though she'd never cared enough to notice if they were matriarchal or not. An interesting bit of info, but not really helpful. Knowing it was alone however was good. A lone gnoll was no challenge for her.<br>
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Ceylan requested they traveled together and Tannia took a moment to look him over. He was in no way a fighter. If he ran into the beast he wouldn't survive and, while it would slow her down, she couldn't in good conscience leave him alone. "Alright." She grumbled. "As long as you carry your own stuff I don't mind a tagalong." Then turning to the alchemist, "It's Tannia."</div>
				
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<b>“Coming right up.”</b> The innkeeper said, as he moved back into the kitchen, only to return a few moments later with the dishes. The golabki, cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of minced pork with copped onions and rice and the baked potatoes, topped with some rich, creamy garlic-butter and fresh parsley.<br>
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Ceylan was confused at Cayde's explanation and Ceylan's non-existent poker-face would show it. A raised eyebrow clearly indicated that he was withholding the remark 'but you're not brewing anything' as well as a healthy dose of scepticism with regards to the animal claim. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Right...”</b></span> was as much of a reply as he could give the odd explanation.<br>
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Ceylan was surprised to learn that the alchemist was knowledgable about the gnolls. Cayde's description of them made Ceylan all the more grateful that he wouldn't have to travel alone, as Tannia agreed to travel together. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Of course, thank you.”</b></span> Ceylan wouldn't dream of forcing someone else to carry his burdens. <br>
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He then turned to introduce himself to Cayde. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I'm Ceylan, priest and healer of the Syncretist Church.”</b></span> It was a bit of a long shot, but seeing as how the alchemist was knowledgable on gnolls, Ceylan figured he might as well ask. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Would you, perhaps, be interested in joining us on our trip to Aston as well? There is strength in numbers, after all.”</b></span><br>
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Regardless of the answer <s>although it might be a short RP for Cayde if the answer is no</s>, Ceylan would lay-out a hand-drawn map. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I've tried to copy a map of the area, as the path to Aston might not be clearly marked on some parts. They say it's a five day journey, most of which on paths that horses can't go on, as the forest is too dense and the tundra too uneven.”</b></span> Assuming there wouldn't be any delays, the first day of travelling would be the easiest, as it'd take them across the fields surrounding the current little village they were in. They might even be able to stay in a farmer's barn if they didn't wish to camp. The second and third day would take them through a patch of forest, which also had a rougher and more elevated terrain. They weren't likely to encounter any signs of civilisation other than some hunters or the dreaded gnoll and they'd likely have to camp in the wild. The fourth and fifth day would take them through the tundra towards Aston. The tundra merely had shepherds traversing it, without any other signs of  civilisation, so they'd likely have to camp out in the open in the tundra as well. <br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I'm a bit worried that we won't be able to buy supplies in Aston, as they're not known for having great enough harvests to share them, so we might need to bring supplies for the return journey as well and perhaps even for during our stay there. I've personally bought extra supplies from the innkeeper and he sold me a small tent and bedroll with the promise to buy them back at eighty percent of their original price if I return them in a good state, so he's offering a surprisingly fair deal...”</b></span> He realised he might come across as if he was suddenly becoming an advertiser. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“... that is, eh... perhaps unwarranted advise. My apologies.”</b></span><br>
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Under his mask, Cayde's eyes widened with enthusiasm. He had a feeling Ceylan's request was coming, and it turned out his hunch was correct. Straightening his form, Cayde gave an affirmative nod, an excited grin starting to form on his face. Finally, he was about to travel with <i>real </i>adventurers! His mind was already racing with what he could learn. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Yes! I'd love t-" </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde said, stopping himself before making his fervent agreement, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I mean - Sure, I'll tag along." </b></span><span style="color: null">A brief moment of pause followed as Cayde remembered something: he didn't even tell them his name, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Oh, and I'm Cayde. Cayde Whitinger. A pleasure to meet both of you."</b></span><br>
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Cayde looked up from the map towards his two new accomplices, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Okay, so if we're passing through the tundras, we're all gonna need something to warm us up. We can probably get some firewood along the way and maybe pick up a few coats too." </b></span><span style="color: null">His index finger landed on an early section of the map and gave it a light tap, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We can get through the woods easily if we leave early. Maybe we can reach a town or something before nightfall." </b></span><span style="color: null">He said, his eyes studying the map's every nook and cranny, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We're probably gonna need some more rations for the trip. I can find us some mushrooms and berries in the forest, but we'll still need a surplus. Just in case, y'know?" </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Cayde then thought about the threat of the gnoll. He knew that gnolls were infamously ravenous, and a single, lonely gnoll would be no exception. So they had to prepare for the gnoll's appearance, who knows what it was capable of, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"And we should bring some meat too, just in case we see the gnoll. We can't reason with it - I know that, but we could probably use the meat as some sort of trap. I can brew something up to poison it, the gnoll'll eat it, and the fight will be a whole lot easier." </b></span></div>
				
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Tannia rolled her eyes as Ceylan invited the alchemist along. She had agreed to one tagalong, not a crowd. Plus strength in numbers only applied when everyone could contribute equally to the group, and these two both appeared to be noncombatants. But she stayed silent. One extra person in a group this small wouldn't make a huge difference.<br>
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The map the dog boy pulled out wasn't perfectly drawn, but it was good enough for their purposes. More to the point it was a detail Tannia had overlooked. She was used to going where the wind took her, following the roads and verbal directions, living off the land, so she hadn't considered a map. As far as food went she had prepared enough jerky and trail mix to last her a week, longer if she rationed, but something told her that they were expecting a little more than bare bones.<br>
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Ceylan was surprised by the enthusiasm with which Cayde was willing to tag along, which almost made him wonder if asking the odd alchemist along had been a good idea. Tannia didn't seem to think so, at the very least... Well, what was done was done. As they were strategising, Ceylan mostly nodded along with Cayde suggestions, although there was one thing he corrected. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“There aren't any towns between here and Aston, just some isolated farmhouses at best and those would only be on this side of the forest.”</b></span> He didn't object to the idea of scavenging. He'd eaten some pretty bad stuff before on accident whilst gathering ingredients himself, but his healing had pulled him through, so it'd probably do so again. Either that, or maybe Cayde would know better what he was doing.<br>
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He was a bit more sceptical on Cayde's idea on how to deal with the gnoll, a sentiment that Tannia seemed to share. Whilst he couldn't back-up the claim that Gnolls preferred live prey, he didn't get the sense that they'd fall for cheap tricks. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Ideally, we wouldn't bring anything that might attract it to us and just sneak past it, in my opinion.”</b></span> For as strong as Tannia looked, he couldn't safely say that she'd beat it. With his healing and whatever help Cayde might offer, there would probably be a chance, but even then, he'd rather not risk it.<br>
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In either case, it was getting late. Ceylan himself stood up. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Shall we leave at the break of dawn tomorrow?”</b></span> Assuming the others would agree, he'd get himself an extra coat to follow-up on Cayde's advise, although it put a decent dent in his savings. <br>
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The next morning arrived not with the sound of a rooster, but with the sound of a pig squealing bloody murder. The sun had just barely come up to shine its first rays upon the area and someone had already decided to butcher one of their animals. Having some fresh bacon for breakfast was nice, but waking up to the butchering process wasn't as fun. After paying for the breakfast and scarfing it down, Ceylan was ready to depart. Hopefully the others were as well.<br>
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Ceylan was fairly heavily packed, although his tent and bedroll were far more lightweight than their size revealed them to be and his many journeys as a wandering priest and healer had gotten him in a fairly good condition. The roads were easy to traverse as well, although the further they travelled from the village, the smaller they got and the more overgrown they were. Even so, it looked like they'd make it to the edge of the forest before dark without any incident. The latter gave them a lot of time to talk amongst themselves.<br>
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Ceylan would attempt to strike up a conversation not too long after leaving the inn. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“So, Cayde, you said you were an alchemist? I've always thought of them as more... How to put it? Stay at home types, I guess. What made you go on this journey?”</b></span><br>
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He wasn't quite sure how to strike up a conversation with Tannia, as she seemed a fair bit less approachable. Even so, it might be rude not to try, or so he thought, so he eventually tried to strike up a conversation with her as well. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Say, might I inquire as to why a warrior such as yourself is travelling to a far-off place like Aston?”</b></span></div>
				
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Hearing Tannia disapprove of his plan made Cayde shift his eyes, but he quickly realized that she had far more experience than he did. Though Cayde treasured the knowledge books and studies provided, he knew that raw expertise was way more substantial. After a brief moment of thought, Cayde shrugged reluctantly, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Right.. no traps. Sorry." </b></span><span style="color: null">The added notion of avoiding the gnoll seemed to disappoint him too. Still, Ceylan's desire to keep away from the gnoll and Tannia's description of their behavior was enough to convince him further that a run-in would be more of a bloodbath than a learning opportunity. <br>
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Regardless of that minor disagreement, it seemed the group was ready for their adventure. When Ceylan said they would embark tomorrow morning, Cayde flashed an affirmative thumbs up, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Sounds good! I'll see you two tomorrow morning." </b></span>With that, Cayde stood and made his way over to the rooms. However, he stopped mid-way and walked back over to the counter: he almost forgot he ordered a meal, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Uh, <i>after </i>I finish this meal." </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">As morning dawned, Cayde's eyes snapped open to the sound of something squealing somewhere around the inn. Needing nothing more to wake him, he scrambled out of bed, grabbed his gear, and returned downstairs. After eating a small breakfast and purchasing a reliable coat, a bedroll, and a small tent from the innkeeper, Cayde was ready to head off. Though he left with far less money than when he entered, a few days down at the apothecary would mend his loss in no time, though Cayde was sure his uncle would give him an earful if he ever found out about this little adventure. <br>
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After leaving the inn and traveling some distance away from the village, Cayde was asked why he joined the adventure. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Well, I guess I joined for experience, really." </b></span><span style="color: null">He explained, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"You see, my parents are adventurers too, and before they dropped me at my uncle's apothecary, I used to travel with them. Though I still live and train under my uncle, I wanna get back out there!" </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde turned to the sky and reached out his arm, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"There are so many things outside of Ryken. So many things to see, so many things to learn. I don't want to spend my entire life cooped up in an apothecary; I can't perfect my craft just by making the same thing over and over and over again." </b></span><br>
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Tannia woke to the sound of squealing. Always a great way start the morning. Not. With a groan she rolled out of bed, took the time to don her armor, and grabbed her pack before heading downstairs. She ordered breakfast and ate it slowly as she waited for the alchemist to get all his supplies. She herself wasn't worried as she had everything she needed in her pack. A small tent, warm blanket, and her rations. Very barebones.<br>
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Once they were on the road Tannia was fairly quiet, keeping her eyes peeled for trouble. When the priest started striking up conversation with Cayde she listened in. She rolled her eyes as he talked, but she couldn't judge him too harshly. The thrill of adventure, exploring the unknown, following in the footsteps of heroes before. She'd been there. Every adventurer had been there. But it was a dangerous world out there and if he wasn't careful reality would crush him.<br>
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It was surprising to hear of Cayde's background, as there were some similarities to his own. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I used to study religion and work as a healer in the capital, but I realised there are people that need such aid a lot more in the more distant parts of the country, so I figured I'd start travelling and go where I'm needed the most. It's easy, most of the time, as our church has locations, members and sympathisers through-out most of Ryke, which makes it easy to find places to stay and travel between. This trip is probably going the closest I'll have been to the border though.”</b></span><br>
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The name Tannia mentioned sounded somewhat familiar to Ceylan, although he'd never seen the man. The type of assignment Tannia was on confirmed Ceylan was on the right track when he recalled it being a famed blacksmith. That said, he wasn't sure what relation there was between them. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Are you his apprentice then, or just a replacement courier?”</b></span><br>
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As expected, the first part of the journey went by without issue. They passed through some fields, mostly potatoes and a few wheat fields, spotted a few farmers and even had to make their way through a herd of sheep that a few shepherds were herding across the road in their direction. Halfway through the day, the farm buildings became scarce and large plots of land lay unused between them. Near the end of the day, the surrounding area only had a few buildings in it, most of them looking unused. They were probably remnants from when this land was first settled and people hadn't condensed around the bigger village (the one in which the Hoarse Siren was located) they'd just come from.<br>
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After most of the day of walking at a brisk pace, they could spot the edge of the forest they'd have to pass through. The road, by now, was nothing more than a path and the landscape had considerably more elevation. There were three options for them. The first was to keep going until the last bit of light would fade, which would make them need to set up camp by torchlight, a little bit further into the forest. The second was to stop at a nearby barn, as there were a few buildings nearby. Most of them didn't look in the best of state though, as they likely hadn't been used in a while. They'd probably hold out for another night though. The third option was to find a place to camp, as they'd all brought a tent with them. Ceylan had already mentioned his preference to just use a barn building, but he'd be easily swayed by the opinion of the other two.</div>
				
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Cayde nodded along as Ceylan spoke, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"So it's your first time to the border too?" </b></span>he said, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Yeah, I usually camp in the woods around Ryken - it's quieter there, not a lot of things to bug you. I would go farther in the country, but I don't think I'm ready for that just yet." </b></span><span style="color: null">He then turned his attention to Tannia, who mentioned a name that sounded quite familiar. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Rossle Deva... Rossle..." </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde mumbled to himself, jogging his memory. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Oh! Rossle Deva, the dwarven blacksmith with that big dog, right? I know him." </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde beamed, shifting his eyes as if trying to remember something, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I remember visiting his forge to pick up some things for my uncle. Rossle is an uh... loud individual, but his work is outstanding. It'd be an honor to work under him, that's for sure." </b></span><br>
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After moving past reclaimed land and venturing deeper into the countryside, Cayde stood just by the edge of the forest. He could faintly see the path stretching ahead, leading deeper into the woods. With Ceylan's earlier remark and his current observation, he could see that the forest was exceptionally dense. Though he and the group could make a good way through, he'd rather not take the risk - he had no clue what lurked in there. He looked away from the forest and towards the fields behind him, spotting several large barns in the distance. Then, Cayde got an idea, and he promptly faced his companions. <br>
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<span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Hey, did any of you see those barns we passed earlier?" </b></span><span style="color: null">He asked, pointing a finger towards the buildings, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Wanna hide out in them until dawn? We'll all be well-rested, and nothing'll jump out at us."  </b></span></div>
				
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Cayde was on board with heading for the barns, so Ceylan headed in that direction. As they walked the last bit of the road before nightfall, Tannia mentioned religion. Ceylan gave her a faint smile. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Often-times, religion can be just as important to healing as magic or medicine, but aimed at the mind rather than the body. Whether it is to deal with loss and hardships or to explain the unexplainable, religion might offer salvation or soothing, but I'll abstain from preaching further.”</b></span><br>
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The barn they eventually found themselves at had definitely seen better times, as the roof was missing more than a few planks. Even so, it was in a better condition than the other remaining buildings in the area, considering the lower floor was mostly intact, whereas the other buildings had already mostly or partially crumbled under their own weight. Their barn-house of choice was almost entirely empty inside, as its previous residents had likely brought everything with them when they left it. Other than some cheap looking wooden furniture that had likely been too heavy to move for its worth, such as a cruse wooden table and chairs that might have been used as a workplace, there wasn't anything of worth or interest. If anything, what little remained seemed like it was already being affected by nature, as part of the wood was rotting away.<br>
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Even so, the situation did spark a question. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I wonder why this place has been abandoned.”</b></span> He'd heard about people moving closer to the village itself, but he didn't get a chance to ask why they'd done so. Considering the time-frame, it was before the gnoll, so that creature couldn't be the reason for it. Then again, after a long day of walking, even the relatively experienced Ceylan was tired, so he didn't wish to bother investigating too much. He brushed off odd feeling he had about this place, as he found a good spot to put down his bedroll.<br>
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Cayde took a few steps in the decrepit barn, his eyes scanning the rundown ceiling and the furniture strewn across the floor. As he entered, he saw the remnants of hay and rotting wood planks litter the ground, a faint earthy stench emanating from them as he drew nearer. Underneath his mask, Cayde's face contorted in slight disgust: though the barn-house was better sheltering than any old tent, he wished it could've been just a little bit tidier - then again, he couldn't ask for much from an abandoned building. Seeing as everyone else was settling, Cayde walked over to a table and set his pack down on it before rummaging through its contents. <br>
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As Cayde fished through his backpack for his books, he heard Ceylan mention something in the background. Cayde didn't bother to turn around as he remarked on the priest's suspicions, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Well, it is pretty close to the woods. Maybe they wanted to get away from whatever's in there?" </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde said as he pulled out a small leather-bound book, setting it down beside his backpack, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I've read the wolves are quite audacious in the countryside; perhaps that's why?"</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Finishing his search, Cayde grabbed a nearby chair and placed it near the table. He was about to take a seat before Ceylan asked to sleep in shifts. Without hesitation, he raised his arm in the air, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Sure, I don't mind. I'll go first if we're going through with it." </b></span><span style="color: null">He rested back in his seat, the old wooden chair squeaking loudly in defiance, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I'm not that tired yet, plus, I've got something to pass the time." </b></span></div>
				
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With Cayde offering to take the first 'shift' and giving a plausible enough explanation for why this place might be abandoned, Ceylan figured he'd turn in for the night. The barn didn't keep a lot of the wind out, but his bedroll did, so he didn't take long for him to fall asleep. <br>
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As the sun went down, however, Cayde would start to notice something odd. A faint blue glow emanated from through-out some of the cracks in the floorboard's wood. At first, it was just a single spot, but soon multiple places lit up in a light blue glow. Even more strange was that the glow was spreading, as if floating.<br>
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The average person would probably confused by it, but in Cayde's case, he actually had an inkling of what this might be. An odd fungus referred to as the 'Blue Dream' was known to spread its bioluminescent spores at night, so that nightly creatures would be attracted to them and spread the spores as far as possible. The fungus' spores didn't have much of an effect in small doses, but if one were to breath in the spores for an extended period, they had a chance of stimulating the production of dopamine. Also, if one were to dig out the fungus itself out of the ground in which it had buried itself, the thin-threaded fungus could be put to simmer in water just below boiling temperatures. Filtering out the fungal fluid through a membrane afterwards and then distilling the extract would make for quite the potent 'happiness potion' to be sold in the underworld.<br>
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The downside of the fungus was that its effects were mildly addictive in the long run, which often caused specialized mages to be sent to clear out areas that had been infected in densely populated areas. Sparsely populated areas just got abandoned as sending a specialized mage was too expensive and staying was too dangerous. While the spores could spread far, the extremely slow growth of the fungus itself and the fact that various creatures were able to eat the entire thing managed to control the spread of them, most of the time at least. The latter was also why they and the potions made from them would fetch a decent price in the underworld, for those willing to distil and smuggle them.<br>
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As night fell, Cayde was still reading from his book, his eyes scrolling past word after word. A few minutes passed, and Cayde finally set the book down, taking a moment to rub the growing tiredness from his eyes. Contrary to what he believed would keep him awake, the book only seemed to exhaust him even further. He took a glance over at his sleeping companions, gave a quick sigh, and returned to his book - all he had to do was stay awake just a little bit longer, then he could be the one soundly asleep. However, Cayde's body had other plans: as his eyes returned to the rows of text in front of him, Cayde's eyelids grew heavier and his vision darker. Cayde was just an inch away from falling asleep before he took matters into his own hands, abruptly shaking his head to rid him of his tiredness.<br>
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Cayde looked back to the table and then again at the bedroll. He could feel the temptation crawl on his skin, and the longer he stared at his bedroll, the more irresistible the thought of sleep became. Then, for a brief moment, he closed his eyes and weighed his options, and when he opened them, he finally made his decision.<br>
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He shook his head and sighed, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Just a few more hours..." </b></span>Cayde grumbled as he began to trudge back to his chair. But before he made it, something in the corner of his eye caught his attention. He turned to see his unordinary bedroll, but something was off: the underside was glowing blue. Cayde approached his bedroll and turned it over with a perplexed look on his face, revealing the glow coming from the floorboards. He tugged on the planks and lifted them with relative ease, and what Cayde saw underneath made him gasp.<br>
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It was a peculiar mushroom with an ethereal blue cloud of glowing spores encircling it. Cayde recognized it immediately: it was none other than the cherished 'Blue Dream.' Cayde knew very well of the fungus' properties and how it attracted junkies and hedonists alike. Due to its addictive effects, Ryken banned its sale citywide, but obviously, that wouldn't stop it from circulation. As beautiful as it was, Cayde knew it'd be a horrible idea to bring the mushroom with him, but there had to be <i>some </i>way to use it; he couldn't just leave such a rare fungus here.<br>
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As Cayde examined the mushroom in his hand, he noticed something glow beside him. As he turned his head to look, another thing began to glow, and then another, and then another. Cayde's eyes slightly widened as he realized what this meant: this barn was full of Blue Dreams. Quickly, he walked over to the wooden table and set the mushrooms down before walking over to another glowing area, repeating the same extraction as the last.</div>
				
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Cayde, after bravely having fought off his desire to sleep, was working away at gathering the fungi. It wasn't one you could easily cut off at the base, however, as its biggest defence against predators was that it was mostly into the surface it grew into. Even so, with Cayde's experience, he knew how to carefully stab loose the soil around it and pull out the main fungus without damaging it any more than necessary. The fungi, thinner and longer than a carrot, were a lot less beautiful in the parts that were normally hidden beneath the ground, as only the fungal threads above ground had the bioluminescent spores that gave them their name. <br>
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What Cayde didn't take into account, was that his extraction was causing the spores to spread at a heavily increased rate. Uncovering all threats above ground by removing floorboards and then pulling out the entire fungus was exponentially increase the ease with which it let go off its spores and sent them into the air. On the assumption that Cayde had has mask on, he'd only feel a bit happier with his discovery than he normally would, as it filtered out most of the spores. Were he to not have it on, he'd start feeling like he'd made the discovery of the century and had achieved some grant life-goal that he'd always been working hard to achieve.<br>
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Ceylan was sleeping peacefully, very peacefully, even, as his slumber started to be filled with the most amazing dreams ever. He'd worked hard for this, but he was finally being ordained as a cardinal. Only the pope was still a rank above him in the Syncretist Church, but at this rate, he might soon take over that position as well. With a wave of his hand, he could save a village from starvation. With another wave, he could force two warring tribes on the outskirts of Ryke to sign a peace treaty. The combination of power and respect he'd gained were almost getting to him, but he wouldn't fall to corruption. He'd use this power to reshape Ryke, to bring it to an age of never-seen-before piety, equality, prosperity and happiness. It would be an age that'd long be remembered in the history books as the best age ever; one that might last on long after his own death.<br>
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It was such a happy dream that his tail started wagging in his sleep, slapping against the floorboards through the bedroll... until Cayde got a bit too loud with removing the floorboards and woke Ceylan up. With his mind rather drugged up by the additional spores Cayde had released into the air with his extraction, Ceylan could barely focus on what was happening. He just saw the pretty blue light everywhere and what felt like one of his dearest friends dancing among it. In his half-asleep and fully drugged up state, he just silently stared at it in awe.</div>
				
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Cayde darted to and fro around the barn, collecting the Blue Dreams from where they hide. As he sliced and picked away at the fungi, a wide grin started to form on his face, and his mind raced with all sorts of strange plans and recipes. Sure, there was his 'Bewildering Brew,' but what else could he create with this find? Maybe if he burned them, he could make some sort of calming incense? Or, with the right ingredients, he could craft a potion that could tame animals? Then he could finally get that pet crow he always wanted! There were so many possibilities, so many things to try, and everything he needed was right here, right in front of him! <br>
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Ceylan wasn't quite sure how to make sense of the euphoria he was feeling, but as he was waking up more and more, something started to feel a bit off. That didn't stop him from smiling and wagging his tail away at Cayde's enthusiasm. He wasn't sure what those Blue Dreams were, but making the gnoll blue was cool. Wait, was it? Ah, surely it was. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Yes!”</b></span> <br>
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However, as Cayde told him to join him in gathering the mushrooms, Cayde himself forgot about the lacking structural integrity of the building. As Cayde pulled open the wood, it wasn't the wood that came loose, but the entire wall. The mostly rotten wood fell over and crumbled, burying Cayde in half-rotten wood and splinters. He wouldn't be too harmed and with his dopamine high, he might not even mind it all that much, but the breath of fresh air that his removal of the wall allowed for was just what Ceylan needed.<br>
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He was quick to use his healing on himself, upon being able to take in a few spore-free breaths, which managed to reduce his dopamine levels enough to get him to think a little more clearly. Getting a bit of a grasp on the situation, he headed over to Cayde to check up on him, healing what scrapes and bruises he had and getting rid of some of his dopamine high while at it. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I'm afraid you went a little overboard...”</b></span><br>
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Ceylan sighed. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I guess this means we'll sleep in the tents after all. I'd rather try to keep my mind clear. Let's set them up quickly. I'll take the next shift afterwards and get a few more hours of sleep just before morning.”</b></span> He was still a bit grouchy and not really willing to overthink things, so he quickly got to work. <br>
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If Cayde would do the same, he'd be woken up in the morning with not much else of interest having occurred through-out the night. After a quick and simple breakfast, they'd be able to set off into the forest itself. The path was uneven and sometimes slippery, but it was well-marked thus far. Ceylan was on the look-out for something, but it wasn't exactly clear what. If Cayde wanted to spent his time focussing on something in particular during the journey, such as seeing if he could put any of his book-knowledge into practice, he could, although he'd also be able to spark up another conversation. It didn't look like Ceylan would start one, but he'd probably reply.</div>
				
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Ceylan's thrilled reply gave Cayde all the motivation he needed. Then, with one great motion, he pulled the plank with so much force that it sent him on his behind. Regardless, Cayde gleefully giggled as he cradled the piece of wood in his arms, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I got it! I got—" </b></span><span style="color: null">His celebration was abruptly cut short by the sound of groaning wood. Cayde looked up to see the wall shift and shake before it finally came down upon him. His manic expression turned to one of shock as the wall collided with him, burying him under a pile of wood and splinters. </span><br>
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After a few minutes, Cayde emerged from the rubble, coughing his lungs out as the dust settled around him. Though his eyes were still wide from surprise, it seemed the wall's collapse didn't even phase him, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"<b>Did ya see that, Ceylan?!" </b></span>He said<span style="color: null">, checking himself for any injuries, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Heh, I didn't even feel a thing!" </b></span><span style="color: null">A fit of goofy laughs mixed with coughing followed soon after; In his stupor, Cayde didn't even see Ceylan coming to heal him. Then, before he knew it, the euphoric thoughts running in his head ceased, and reality started to set in. Cayde blinked a few times, took in a breath of clean air, and spotted the destruction around him. <br>
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He was just about to ask what happened before he felt something in his grasp. He looked down and saw the same rotten wood plank lying in his arms, its stench provoking his regained senses. With a disgusted groan, Cayde threw it away into the pile around him. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Wha- I-" </b></span><span style="color: null">He turned to look at Ceylan, his face full of bewilderment, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Uh, sure, I'll uh, I'll go set up the tents..." </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">After that eventful night, Cayde woke up and continued the expedition with Ceylan. While he still had many questions on what transpired last night, he did remember the wall falling on him and feeling practically nothing. Though he was still finding splinters on him this morning, they were the only reminder of that incident. Cayde pondered on it for a while; maybe there <i>was </i>another use for the Blue Dreams. He shook off the thought, for now.<br>
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As the two ventured deeper into the forest, Cayde looked around him, observing his surroundings. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"<b>You know, all the good mushrooms are found deeper in the forest. I could start foraging for them if we have the time?" </b></span>He said, trying to spark up a conversation. When he received no answer, Cayde noticed that Ceylan appeared to be looking for something, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Hey, Ceylan. What're you looking for?" </b></span></div>
				
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Ceylan couldn't help himself from raising an eyebrow at Cayde's suggestion of foraging for more mushrooms. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I feel like I've dealt with enough mushrooms to last me a lifetime in just last night...”</b></span> The feeling of not really being in control of his own emotions had made him feel surprisingly grouchy. He wondered if it was sinful to let yourself get lost like that. If it was on purpose, it was a way of altering your own bodily functions just for some escapism, which he definitely knew wasn't going to fly by many religions. This had been an accident though, so he hoped he'd be forgiven.<br>
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He got even more serious when Cayde asked him what he was looking for. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“There's something odd going on in the forest. I can feel it, but I can't place it. It's not something good though, that much I know. The only way I can explain it, is that it feels like the entire area is screaming in a muffled voice.”</b></span> He looked around, but shook his head. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I can't figure out where it's coming from. Just be careful if you stray from the path to gather.”</b></span><br>
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As they moved further into the forest, it was becoming increasingly clear that it wasn't just a sixth sense thing. There were far fewer sounds than one could expect, with a few crows being one of the only birds that could be heard. A small creek provided a background of running water, but otherwise, it was eerily silent. <br>
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As they were progressing, Cayde would eventually pick up on a faint scent, managing to smell it before Ceylan. Whether or not his books had told him so or whether he'd know from practice, there was only one type of liquid that seemed to fit this particular scent. Blood.</div>
				
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Cayde nodded in understanding. Though he was still unsure of what happened in the barn, whatever he did must've left Ceylan in a sour mood. From the Blue Dreams to the barn partially collapsing, no doubt something went awry back there. He'd have to apologize for that later, but for now, Cayde was still trying to process what Ceylan said earlier. Though Cayde did feel tense entering the forest, he passed it off as simple unease from a new environment, but if Ceylan shared that same feeling, perhaps something <i>was</i> going on in these woods. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Alright, I'll keep an eye out."</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">The deeper Cayde progressed into the woods, the more agitated he became. Despite it being broad daylight, the forest was deathly quiet, and other than the foreboding caws of crows, Cayde didn't see or hear any other woodland creature. Trying to find something take his mind off of it, Cayde decided now would be the best time for that apology. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Hey, Ceylan," </b></span><span style="color: null">he called out, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I, uh, I'm sorry for what happened back there. Y'know, in the barn? I don't know if it was the Blue Dreams or if I was just too tired, but I wasn't acting like myself, so I'm sor-" </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Before he could finish his apology, a familiar scent wafted in his nose. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Sorry, one second, it's just..." </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde lifted his mask and took a few more sniffs, the smell becoming ever more metallic. His face scrunched as he searched his mind for whatever could be the source of the odor, and finally, he recognized it. It was the same smell from fresh meat or whenever he nicked himself with his knife. With the grave realization finally hitting him, Cayde turned to Ceylan, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Do you smell that? It smells like... blood?" </b></span></div>
				
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Ceylan wasn't eager to discuss the past night. He didn't particularly blame Cayde for it, but the dopamine high hadn't been that great of an experience for him. He'd rather not think back on it, yet Cayde brought it back up. Ceylan was debating how to brush it off until Cayde interrupted himself to smell the air.<br>
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After Cayde pointed it out, Ceylan could smell the blood as well. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I do.”</b></span> He replied, as his mind was working overtime. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I... don't think it's of a person?”</b></span> He couldn't say for sure, but it didn't smell the same as when he'd been treating patients with his healing. Even so, they'd better be careful. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Let's proceed with care and hope it's just a hunter with fresh prey and not the gnoll, as I don't think we'll be able to find our way if we stray from the path here...”</b></span><br>
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As they proceeded further along the path, it turned out to be neither the gnoll nor the hunter. It was the rather gruesome sight of a squirrel being cut open, partially torn apart and nailed to a tree. From the looks of it, the little forest critter had likely been alive when all of that happened. Flies had already gathered around its corpse, but there wasn't a smell of rot yet. The kill wasn't fresh, but it couldn't have been here for more than a day either. Were Cayde to investigate, he might be able to learn more about the gruesome faith had befallen the creature.<br>
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As Cayde observed the squirrel further, he would notice something of interest. It hadn't just been nailed to the tree at random. Quite the opposite. It had been nailed to it with great precision. The nails were going through exact places in its little paws, which were stretched out in angles that were as close to a 45 degree bent as possible. Even the incision made into its stomach went exactly through the middle of the squirrel, although the abundance of flies made it a bit difficult to spot. <br>
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As Cayde spoke up, he snapped Ceylan out of his silent stare. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“It all makes sense now...”</b></span> He mumbled, as he looked at Cayde with a worried look. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“It's not just some animal cruelty.”</b></span> He shook his head. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I've read about this before, it's a ritual to an ancient demon that requires sacrifices to be nailed to a surface and to let them bleed out. It'd explain a lot... the squirrel, the odd feeling in this forest, the eerie silence...”</b></span><br>
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He tried to gather himself, but didn't quite succeed. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“It could be the gnoll's doing, but I don't get why... Should we stop it? If this succeeds, it might be bad, but... I've never heard of a ritual like this succeeding...”</b></span> He swallowed as he tried not to gag at the thought, but voiced it anyway; <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“We should take it down! We'd risk angering the gnoll if we encounter it, but it might help disturb whatever ritual its trying to perform.”</b></span> <br>
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He was clearly gathering up the mental fortitude to do the job himself, which he would succeed at eventually, thought it'd take enough time for Cayde to beat him to it if he wanted to. In either scenario, once the squirrel was taken down, Ceylan would nod and press on. He wasn't the type of priest or goody-two-shoes to start burying animals, he'd just leave it for the predators. He was, however, the type to have trouble ignoring an ongoing dangerous dark ritual. <br>
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As they carefully proceeded onwards, the forest around them got increasingly dense. They also ended up spotting more sacrificial animals, which Cayde was able to spot and identify with relative ease. The second animal they spotted was a hare, nailed to a tree in a similar fashion as the squirrel. If Cayde had taken care of taking down the first animal, Ceylan would end up looking at him expectantly. If Ceylan had done it himself, he'd do so again, this time with a little more conviction and less delay. The third animal they ran into was a lot heftier, as it was a boar. <br>
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Both Cayde, with his knowledge of nature and survival and his perception, as well as Ceylan with his knowledge on healing, would immediately spot another difference. This boar had been killed much more recently. It couldn't have been more than a few hours ago, perhaps even a single hour, as some blood was still dripping from it's open-cut stomach. The flies hadn't even descented upon it en masse. <br>
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Ceylan whispered nervously. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“We'll have to proceed very carefully...”</b></span> He tried his best to remain silent, but with neither Ceylan or Cayde having any talents for stealth and sneaking, they'd both be painfully aware of every branch they stepped on and ever rock they knocked aside on accident. Their situation looked rather dire, but turning back now wasn't necessarily going to be much better, as they hadn't been able to spot a clear sign of the gnoll's movements.</div>
				
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Ceylan's answer did not ease Cayde one iota. A gnoll was one thing, but a gnoll <i>summoning a demon? </i>It sounded like something straight out of a folk story. While he was never the religious or the superstitious type, Cayde had heard tales of people disrupting such wicked rituals - and the tragedies that would eventually befall them. Cayde didn't want to test those stories, but Ceylan had other ideas, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Wait, so you're saying a demonic ritual is causing all this? <i>and</i> you want us to go and stop it?" </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde replied incredulously, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"But the adventure, We can't just-" </b></span>he<span style="color: null"> paused, taking a moment to consider his next words. <br>
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Everything thought in his head was screaming for him to turn around and run, but deep down, he knew he just couldn't. If he had left, he would've escaped relatively unharmed, but what would happen to the forest? To his companion? Sure, he'd be able to continue his mundane days at the apothecary, but he'd have to live with the guilt of abandoning his first adventure. If a demon was summoned, he'd also have to live knowing that he could've done something, but instead, he let fear take hold of him. Cayde shook his head, finally making his next choice, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>" Ugh, never mind all that. Let's... Let's put an end to this." </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">The further Cayde ventured into the woods, the more sinister it became. Every time he and Ceylan made progress, he spotted even more woodland animals, butchered, and sacrificed just like the squirrel. He had reluctantly removed some of the creatures, but the recently slaughtered boar required some aid from Ceylan. He did, however, notice that the boar's corpse was relatively fresh; whatever was sacrificing these animals was drawing near. </span><br>
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<span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We're getting close," </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde murmured back, his eyes shakily scanning the forest, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"If we're quick enough, we might catch them in the act..." </b></span><span style="color: null">Despite his evident unease, Cayde was certain they could catch up with whatever was causing this, but it probably knew they were coming from all the noise they were making. Regardless, Cayde kept both an eye and an ear out; he wasn't looking forward to an ambush. </span></div>
				
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Ceylan was rather grateful when Cayde ended up helping him despite having some reservations. Getting the boar down felt like the pinnacle of what they were dealing with, as it was by far the biggest creature and the freshest kill. However, when Cayde mentioned catching the gnoll in the act... <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Perhaps... but if we manage to sneak past and take down any other animals we spot, we might delay them long enough to reach Aston and get back-up.”</b></span> Ceylan didn't think their chances against a gnoll were all that high. Some subtle interference was well within what Ceylan desired to do, but an outright confrontation? He was neither heroic nor suicidal enough.<br>
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Just as Ceylan and Cayde got ready to move on, the rustling of leaves announced that they were no longer alone. With how silent the forest had been thus far, it was very unlikely to just be a mere animal. It came from far enough away to give them a few seconds to debate what to do, but it was too close to have a decent change to outrun whatever or whomever was coming for them, especially with how slippery the moss-covered forest path was.<br>
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Ceylan held his orbed staff tight. It wasn't really a weapon, but it was all he had. <br>
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It wasn't long after they heard the first sounds that the creature they'd anxiously awaited showed itself. It walked out of the forest, carrying itself across the uneven and slippery soil with relative ease. It had clearly been here for long enough to adjust itself to the area.<br>
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Depending on how one looked at it; they were in luck. This gnoll was a male, the smaller and weaker of the two sexes among gnolls. It was also not a warrior, something that its attire and relatively scrawny built made clear. However, the combination of the ongoing ritual and the looks of this gnoll made it difficult to ignore that they were dealing with someone versed in some sort of evil arts, which likely meant it was more intelligent than most of its peers. The way the gnoll approached them suggested not the slightest worry or fear. Just annoyance.<br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“You're interrupting my ritual.”</b></span> It spoke with a low growl and heavy dialect, clearly not having used the common language all that often. Even so, it pointed at the boar and put its teeth on display whilst doing so. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Why?”</b></span><br>
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After setting the boar down, Cayde heard the rustling of leaves around him. He snapped his head towards the source of the sound, and as soon as he saw what made it, his blood ran cold. It was none other than the creature they were trying to avoid: the gnoll. As the beast came closer, Cayde's hand jerked towards his knife, but as soon as it made itself fully seen, he stopped. Intrigued, Cayde straightened himself. <br>
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By looks alone, Cayde knew the gnoll was, in fact, a gnoll. It fit all the descriptions he'd read in his books: a large hyaenid head, bipedal posture, razor-sharp claws, and terrible, jagged teeth. However, something was off. While Cayde expected an armed, bloodthirsty beast ready to tear out his throat, this gnoll, in particular, looked like nothing more than a shaman. Though the beast was versed in magic, judging by its unsettling clothes, it wasn't the war-mongering monster the books had set it out to be - or at least it didn't look like it. Cayde was terrified, but he couldn't help but feel just a little bit curious. <br>
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He was just seconds away from whispering to Ceylan as the gnoll spoke, demanding to know why they were interfering with its ritual. Cayde looked to Ceylan as he tried to gather his words, but it seemed Ceylan was just as perplexed. He had to come up with something quick; although the gnoll wasn't exactly what he was expecting, it was still a gnoll, and a fight was the last thing he wanted. After a few seconds passed by, he finally knew what to say.<br>
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The gnoll bared its fangs and snarled upon the 'hail friend' and clearly didn't really take well to it. He also didn't buy the excuse. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Your kind 'looks' by bringing down my offerings? No.”</b></span> Oddly enough, the gnoll actually looked a bit surprised when Cayde showed interest in what the purpose was. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Are you interested in the arts, bird-mask? Your friend seems to think differently.”</b></span> The gnoll once again bared its fangs, this time in a mean grin towards Ceylan.<br>
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Ceylan had gathered himself just enough to reply to the gnoll. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Demonic rituals like these have always ended in immense suffering for nearly everyone involved. Surely you must know that whatever outcome you desire can't be worth it. Tell me what you wish to accomplish and perhaps we can help you achieve it through different, safer, means.”</b></span><br>
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The gnoll laughed like only a gnoll could. A mixture of the yipping laugh of a hyena with undertones of a low rumbling growling noise. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“I desire the suffering, dog-boy.”</b></span> The laugh and the creature's words gave it an air of danger, with his ritualistic knowledge and intellect more than making up for the lack of strength and fierceness he had in comparison with most others of his species. <br>
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With a grin still on his face, the gnoll turned back towards Cayde. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“How about a deal? Help me finish the ritual. I'll explain everything I'm doing.”</b></span></div>
				
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Cayde didn't like where this was going; not only was the gnoll bent on chaos, it also wanted him to partake in it. But, as intrigued as he was, Cayde knew he couldn't put even a spec of trust into this beast. From its malicious intentions to its dangerous demeanor, Cayde was sure the creature had nothing good planned for him if he were to accept. Besides, there was no way Ceylan would stick around and help continue such a ritual, and the thought of being alone in the woods with this monster was anything but pleasant. <br>
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<span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"<b>Er, as enlightening as that may be, I'd have to decline." </b></span><span style="color: null">He pointed over the grassy path ahead of them, trying his hardest to keep his arm from quivering, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We have business beyond the tundra. If we make it out of the forest quick enough, we'll get there in no time."  </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Cayde had a feeling the gnoll wouldn't appreciate his refusal, but the introduction of a deal interested him, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"But, now that you've mentioned deals, I think I've got one of my own." </b></span><span style="color: null">He took a glance at Ceylan before returning to the gnoll, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We're both busy people: you've got your ritual, we've got our job. So, if you let us pass, we won't interfere with you anymore. If you don't trust me, that's fine; you could follow us, and after we make it out, you can go back to your ritual." <br>
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The gnoll bared his fangs at Cayde's refusal, but allowed him to finish explaining the counter-offer. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Heh... hehhehehehhe!”</b></span> The odd yapping laugh of the gnoll was heard echoing across the forest. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Sure, sure, I'd gladly accompany the two of you on your way out of the forest.”</b></span> The eager acceptance and menacing laugh were clear signals that Cayde had overlooked something. <br>
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Ceylan's shocked look was another. However, as Ceylan stared from Cayde to the gnoll and back again, he couldn't come up with something to get them out of their predicament. <br>
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Cayde slightly recoiled from the gnoll's insidious laughter, but he quickly composed himself, giving a courteous nod of his head. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Thank you." </b></span><span style="color: null">He said, trying to facade a tone of appreciativeness, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I'm glad we could come to terms." </b></span><span style="color: null">With that, Cayde made his down the path, eventually catching up with Ceylan. He glanced behind him, watching the distance grow between the gnoll. Though he felt relieved knowing he could finally move forward, the now lingering presence of the gnoll only made him more anxious.<br>
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Cayde gave a deep sigh mixed with relief, frustration, and unease. Though the thought of being followed wasn't pleasant, Cayde truly worried about what the gnoll had in store for him and Ceylan. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Yes, but... I don't think we can get rid of it right now." </b></span><span style="color: null">He shook his head, clearly frustrated by the predicament he put himself in, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"It knows the woods better than us, and if we scare it away, it'll just come back later." </b></span><span style="color: null">He looked around him as if searching for something to use, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"There has to be something we could use around here. I'll keep my eye out." </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">As he progressed, Cayde's eyes studied the forest. Not only was he looking for some material to use, but the sight of the trees helped calm his nerves. However, the gnoll and the ever-approaching night were still fresh in his mind. He knew they couldn't set up a campfire, not with the gnoll stalking them, but traversing the woods with no source of light would prove difficult. Cayde closed his eyes, attempting to think of a solution, and in his blinded state, he carelessly brushed past the trunk of a tree. He winced from the pain and looked over to his shoulder, seeing several drops of a waxy amber-colored substance staining his jacket. Promptly identifying it as tree resin, Cayde was about to wipe it off, but before he could, an idea popped into his head. </span><br>
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He looked back to the trees, and as he passed by, he started to notice more orange abstract-shaped substances dot their trunks. Though he saw none that were still liquid, most of them appeared to be in a soft, waxy state, just like the resin he found on his shoulder. Cayde turned to Ceylan, a little bit more optimistic than he was before, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Hey, Ceylan. I've got an idea." </b></span><span style="color: null">He whispered before pointing over to wax coating the trees next to them, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"You see that on the trees? That's resin. We're gonna need some of that." </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde took a moment to look around him, spotting some unordinary sticks and branches littering the floor, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"And we need some sticks - the longer, the greener, the better." </b></span></div>
				
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Their trip had taken them to what must be the 'heart' of the heart of the forest, as the trees were close together and a lot less light was piercing through here. The colder climate and rocky soil was ideal for the sturdy pine trees to grow, however, which made it easy to gather resin and sticks. <br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00BFFF">Ceylan </span><br>
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Ceylan, however, had absolutely no clue what Cayde wanted with sticks and resin. He didn't have any idea on how he'd be able to gather it without raising suspicion either. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I'm not sure what you're planning but... I think I can at least distract him for a while...”</b></span> He wasn't entire sure of himself when he said it, but he still slowed down his pace, allowing Cayde to move ahead for a bit.<br>
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The gnoll instantly spotted it. <br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“What're you doing doggy-boy? Are you giving your companion a chance to start making a run for it?”</b></span> The gnoll spoke with an 'ugly' condescending tone. <br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I merely wished to ask you why you desire chaos.”</b></span> Ceylan knew he was playing with fire here, as he got close enough to the gnoll to be caught and mauled to death in mere moments. However, if he'd stay at a distance, he wouldn't distract the gnoll effectively enough.<br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Heh... hehehehe...”</b></span> The gnoll yapped his laugh again. Oddly enough, he actually replied. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“It's a repayment, doggy-boy. A creature like you wouldn't understand.”</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“We're both beast, aren't we? I'm sure I can understand some of it.”</b></span> Ceylan wasn't great at bluffing, which immediately simmered through.<br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Heheheheheh.”</b></span> The gnoll seemed amused enough for the distraction to be working. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“You don't know what it's like to be cast out by an Alpha due to a fault of her own, nor do you know what it's like to be an outcast to your entire species due to it. You won't know the sweet, sweet taste of being able to avenge that injustice either. We're nothing alike, doggy-boy.”</b></span><br>
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Ceylan wasn't sure if he'd bought enough time yet, so he pushed his luck. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Why were you cast out?”</b></span><br>
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The gnoll snarled, rather than laughed, at this particular question. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Cursed by her rotten womb and cursed by her clouded mind, but that is none of your concern. I'd suggest you hurry back up towards the bird-mask, unless you want to become the next sacrifice.”</b></span><br>
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They hadn't been talking for long, so Ceylan doubted he'd given Cayde enough time yet. He also realised he wouldn't be able to keep this conversation going without considerable risk. That's when he decided to switch to his emergency emergency plan. He picked up speed to get closer towards Cayde, making it seem like he was catching up on Cayde. Just  before, however, he purposefully took a misstep. Instantly, he could feel pain shooting up form his ankle. He'd twisted it for sure. <br>
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Ceylan had considered faking a fall, but he knew the gnoll would pick up on it, unless there was a considerable injury. Luckily enough, the gnoll didn't know of Ceylan's healing magic, so it wouldn't know that Ceylan would be able to heal it later. To the gnoll, Ceylan had just messed up badly enough to never be able to run away from it, which was sure to make it let its guard down further.<br>
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It worked.<br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Hehheehehhehee.”</b></span> The gnoll's laugh echoed through the forest again. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Keep walking, doggy-boy, keep walking.”</b></span><br>
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Ceylan gritted his teeth. He had a legitimate enough reason to slow down now and his pain was clearly distracting the gnoll from whatever Cayde was doing as it enjoyed watching him suffer. He sure hoped it'd be worth it though, as ever step he took was excruciatingly painful. He'd heal himself, but he knew he wouldn't be able to fake it well enough, so he'd have to push through until Cayde finished up with his plans and keep his healing magic hidden until then.</div>
				
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With his knife in hand, Cayde got to work. First, he fished through the side of his pack until he found a glass beaker. He then approached a nearby tree and carefully sliced a piece of resin from its trunk, depositing it in the container. He went from tree to tree, repeating the same process until he had several pieces of resin resting in his beaker. Next, he needed some sticks and something to act as a wick - fortunately, everything he needed was right in front of him. Cayde bent down and picked up sticks and branches of various sizes as he moved. He inspected each one and threw away whatever was dry, flimsy, or simply too small, leaving him with a couple of sturdy, medium-sized branches. During his search, he also picked up a few pinecones. <br>
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Now came the most lengthy part: assembling the torch. First, Cayde split the ends of the branches into four quarters. Though his knife was no ax, he managed to cut through with a little bit of leverage. Next, he set down the branches next to him and started working on the pinecones, taking the resin from the beaker and smearing it onto their surface. Finished with the brunt of the work, all he had to do next was insert the pinecones into the branches.  <br>
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Just as he was about to do so, Cayde heard the gnoll's dreadful laughter once more. Thinking it was laughing at his crude creation, he turned his head to shoot it an annoyed glare, but instead, he saw Ceylan limping over to him and the gnoll flashing its signature grin. Gritting his teeth, Cayde hastily constructed his torches, grabbed them, hurried over to Ceylan, and threw the priest's arm over his shoulder for extra support. <br>
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<span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Come on, Ceylan..." </b></span><span style="color: null">Cayde muttered, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I've made us some torches. I doubt that thing's afraid of fire, but at least we've got a light and something to defend ourselves with." </b></span><span style="color: null">He then slightly hoisted upwards, attempting to take the pressure off his hurt foot, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Let's go... I just hope we're close."</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Though Ceylan's injury was more a minor nuisance than a major setback, Cayde knew the gnoll was eating this up. He was already thinking of another plan to stave it off, or better yet, get rid of it for good, but he had no clue how far they were from the forest's exit. So, for now, he'd keep that plan on hold; he needed to focus on moving forward. </span></div>
				
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Thanks to Ceylan's work at distracting the gnoll and Cayde's large amount of book-knowledge ready to be put into practice, Cayde was able to finish his torches. That alone told him another thing that might be important. The gnoll wasn't really bothering to keep an eye on the both of them, as it allowed itself to be distracted way too easily. If Cayde really wanted, he might've even been able to make a run for it on his own. Whether that was due to the gnoll being careless and overconfident or due to it having another motive was unclear.<br>
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As Cayde came to support him, it gave Ceylan an excellent opportunity to whisper his plan to Cayde without raising suspicion. He was surprised to learned what Cayde had been up too, but figured it was their best shot. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Alright. I don't think the gnoll caught on to the fact that I'll be able to heal my injury, so it'll have its guard down. If we wait for a moment during which it seems distracted and sprint off, we might be able to give ourselves a head-start.”</b></span><br>
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The moment of distraction didn't come soon. The gnoll kept his eyes on Ceylan and Cayde as they continued through the forest. The sun-rays that made their way through the treetops were slowly starting to fade, indicating that night was about to set. With their best guesses, they knew they would only be slightly past the midpoint by now. They would be in for a long night. <br>
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That's when their distraction arrived. The squealing of a boar suddenly echoed loudly through the forest. Putting two and two together, it was likely a victim to the traps that the gnoll must've set to gather its sacrifices. The gnoll itself clearly looked into the direction of the sound. That's when Ceylan acted, healing himself and giving a nod to Cayde. Now was the time to be off. In his best attempt to be silent yet quick, Ceylan set off in a sprint, hopefully with Cayde in tow.<br>
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Cayde gave an affirmative nod. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Alright then. I'll be right behind you," </b></span>he whispered, still helping Ceylan down the path. Along the way, Cayde tried his best not to look behind him, trying not to give even a hint of their plans to the gnoll. He even threw in a couple of light-hearted <i>"Easy does it"s </i>and <i>"Come on now"</i>s to keep up the farce. Whether the gnoll bought it or not was of no concern - Cayde had to prepare himself for the distraction. <br>
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Ceylan did his best to dig through his pack without slowing down too much, digging up his tinderbox before long. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Here!”</b></span> He said, handing it over to Cayde. It wouldn't be much longer before it was indeed dark enough to need a torch. Whilst it allowed them to continue at full speed and with limited risk of tripping, it did come with a severe setback. The light would make it even easier for the gnoll to stay on their trail. Whilst they had never been under the illusion that they could play hide and seek with the gnoll, any chance at delaying it due to making it look for them for a bit was still off the table now. That said, with how little they knew about this forest, it was probably not going to end well if they strayed far from the path to begin with.<br>
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Whether it was due to them being quicker than they thought or due to the gnoll simply toying with them was unknown, but they were able to stay ahead of it for multiple hours. By now, it was probably past midnight, yet there was still no end to the forest. What was even worse, was that they could both feel it. The gnoll was getting closer. Or was that just their fear speaking? Either way, they would start to feel the exhaustion kicking in as they could only keep going through-out the night on mere adrenaline for so long. <br>
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That's when they heard it. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Found you!”</b></span> It sounded like it came from their right somewhere, followed by its typical laugh. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Hehehehe.”</b></span> For a moment, it went through Ceylan's mind that it was odd for the gnoll to reveal its position to them, but he quickly passed it off as the gnoll merely toying with them. Cayde, however, would know of another possibility. It was common among lots of creatures to distract their competitors when they were encroaching upon their nest or upon a previously slain prey. Considering the gnoll had remained silent through-out most of the last few hours, it might be possible that it was doing the same. <br>
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Was there some place it didn't want them to run into? Perhaps it was just the tiredness speaking to gain a false sense of hope, but if it wasn't... Besides, didn't its laugh sound slightly different this time around? Slightly less confident? Wasn't there also something that looked like a small side-path in the direction of the gnoll's sounds? Something that looked like it could lead somewhere the gnoll wouldn't want them to go? None of it was a guarantee, but it started to look like they wouldn't make it for much longer if they just kept running. Ceylan was clearly growing exhausted as well, but he clearly hadn't made the same connections as Cayde had, so it was up to Cayde to trust his instincts and go with this riskier option or to ignore it and keep running in the hope they'd somehow make it.</div>
				
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Cayde grabbed the tinderbox and immediately got to work. Removing the flint and steel from the box, he bent down and repeatedly struck them over his torch. Though he managed to create some sparks, none seemed to ignite it. Frustrated, Cayde furrowed his brows and gave one last strike, and finally, a tiny ember was born. He lifted his mask and gently blew onto the flame, and soon enough, it slowly engulfed the pinecone. Reclaiming the contents of the tinderbox, Cayde rose from the ground, and as the flame ate away at the wick, it bathed the area with faint orange light. He handed the box back to Ceylan and motioned down the path before walking down it himself. <br>
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After what seemed like hours, Cayde started to feel his adrenaline depleting, exhaustion taking its place. Although he hadn't seen the gnoll for a while, it appeared the woods stretched on for eternity. On top of that, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched; he knew the gnoll was somewhere out there, but it felt as if it were right behind him. He tried to dismiss it as his nerves getting to him, but that didn't make him feel the slightest bit safer. Trying to calm himself, Cayde gazed at the dying torch, seeing liquified drops of resin drip off the slowly charring pinecone. He squinted as if trying to recall something, but before he could, he heard a familiar, dreadful sound: the gnoll's laughter.<br>
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Safe to say, Cayde was a bit puzzled: the gnoll had the cover of darkness, and it knew the forest way better than they did, so why would it reveal itself? Especially after hours of complete silence? It could've been messing with them, but Cayde did notice something about the gnoll's laugh - it didn't sound as assured as it usually was. Maybe it was trying to steer them away from something that could benefit them? Considering the gnoll's previous contempt towards the two, it wouldn't be the most farfetched guess. <br>
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Cayde's eyes shifted to his right, and in the direction where he heard the gnoll, he saw a smaller path diverge from the main road. Though there was no way to be sure, this could have been the path the gnoll didn't want them to take. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Hey, Ceylan, look over there. It's another path." </b></span>He said, pointing towards it with a free hand, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We should take it, right? I don't think the gnoll wants us to go there, so maybe it'll lead us to something good?" </b></span></div>
				
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Ceylan was definitely not eager to head closer towards the gnoll, but he also knew that he wouldn't  be able to keep running for much longer. In a worst case scenario, they'd end up facing the gnoll before having ran themselves to utter exhaustion, which was still likely to put them at better odds than being butchered after collapsing from exhaustion. In a best case scenario, Cayde was actually onto something. In order to save his breath, Ceylan merely nodded to Cayde.<br>
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As they traversed into the side-path, doubt was likely to start to creeping in. The sparse light of the torch didn't show much, but what it did show suggested this might merely be an animal trail, rather than something man-made. Had the gnoll's laugh really been different, or had it merely sounded different due to being further away? Second-guesses like those were likely to occur, but they'd settled on their path and were likely to be in even bigger trouble if they'd backed down from it.<br>
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The path led them to a small forest clearing. In any normal circumstances, this place would've been idyllic and serene. It would've all-around been beautiful and peaceful. These weren't normal circumstances. One thing instantly stood out. At the centre of the clearing was the most gruesome sight thus far; the mummified remains of what seemed to be a stillborn gnoll. Its remnants were laying on some sort of altar, on which various runic inscriptions were made. Multiple animal corpses hung from the trees around the clearing, all cut open and bled dry like the ones they've seen so far, but the stench indicated they'd been here for far longer. <br>
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One of those corpses, however, wasn't animal, but a beast.<br>


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</div>The sheep girl had cuts covering most of her body, which, were they to observe them from closer, would've been made on the perfect places from which to slowly let someone bleed to death.<br>
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Ceylan, who was stunned in disgust, fear and panic for a moment, somehow managed to overcome those feelings and rushed over to the girl. To his great relief, he could feel a pulse, although it was very weak. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“She's still alive! I'll try healing her. I just need some time.”</b></span> Her wounds technically weren't severe, as they were made specifically to make her bleed to death in a slow and steady manner, rather than quickly. However, the blood-loss had caused her to lose consciousness and something about the wounds prevented the wounds from clotting as they normally would. Perhaps she'd been poisoned in some way, or given something that thinned her blood. Either way, to get her back into a decent condition, Ceylan needed time. The more time, the better he'd be able to bring her back.<br>
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It would be up to Cayde to buy that time, as the gnoll was likely to be very close and he wouldn't be happy about them having wandered into its ritual site. How he would handle it would be entirely up to him, but various things would stand out upon investigation, as with his skills and perception he'd spot more opportunities than most. <br>
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For one, the sheep-girl looked like a warrior, as she was muscular and had some scars that looked older than the most recent wounds. If she'd come here to fight the gnoll, her weapons and equipment would likely be somewhere nearby. If Ceylan managed to heal her, she might stand a chance against the gnoll for as long as Cayde would find her equipment in time and if they backed her up.<br>
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Another thing that stood out was the intricacy with which the altar was build and the level of detail with which the runes on it were carved. Whatever ritual was going on was likely to be precision work and if bringing down a few animal sacrifices could cause a disturbance or delay, what would dealing with the altar itself do? It'd be a risk for sure, but it might delay or stop the gnoll.<br>
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A third option was the mummified gnoll baby. It was clearly playing a vital roll in what the gnoll was doing, so it might serve as a deterred against it if used as a 'hostage' in some manner. It was one of the more gruesome options, but it was also one that had a fair chance of succeeding. The care with which the baby gnoll was mummified suggest the gnoll needed it intact, after all.<br>
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A fourth option, thanks to Cayde's own survival skills, would present itself in a stack of bear-traps he spotted laying in a corner. The gnoll was likely using them in attempt to catch bigger prey for its rituals, although looking at the sheep-girl's feet, she'd also fallen prey to one of them. Perhaps that's why she'd been defeated before. Cayde could attempt to make the gnoll fall for its own traps, but it might be difficult to lure the gnoll into them without some sort of plan.<br>
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A fifth and final option was the simplest and riskiest one. The shrubs in this area were rather dry, as it hadn't rained for a while. Cayde had a torch. Putting one and one together made for an easy two, but there was considerable risk to their own health if they turned to pyromania. Perhaps the threat alone might serve as a deterrent? Or perhaps Cayde would find a desire to just want to watch the world burn. <br>
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Whatever Cayde would chose to do, be it any or some of the above options, something new entirely or a combination of them, he'd have to act quick and he'd have to carefully think through the order of his actions, as he could be caught by the gnoll's arrival at any moment.</div>
				
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What Cayde saw when he entered the clearing could only be described as depraved. To the animal corpses hanging from the trees to the desiccated gnoll baby lying in the center and to the unbearable stench that stung his nostrils - this was far worse than anything he could ever imagine. The sight got even worse the further he stepped inside, Cayde spotting an altar marked with strange runes and lying at its base, the body of a beastkin woman. Ceylan was the first to run up and help her, and Cayde, though hesitant, eventually followed suit. <br>
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Upon closer inspection, Cayde could instantly tell she was another victim of the gnoll's cruelty. Her body was riddled with cuts, all of which aimed to prolong her suffering, and on her feet were wounds that could only be associated to bear traps. Having no clue how long she was here, Cayde immediately assumed the worst, but as soon Ceylan spoke up, he felt just a tinge of relief. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Good, I'll leave you to it!" </b></span><br>
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<span style="color: null">Now that the problem was being resolved, Cayde had another issue to worry about: the gnoll. There was no doubt it was lurking around here, and now with him and Ceylan directly interfering with its core sacrifice, it was bound to be angry. With the priest currently healing the woman, Cayde had to figure out how to buy some time. His eyes scanned the clearing before finally landing on a pile of bear traps off to the corner. Then, after a brief moment of thought, Cayde had an idea. If he could somehow trap the gnoll, that'd buy him more than enough time.<br>
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He rushed over, grabbed an unprimed trap, and rigged it towards the clearing's entrance. Then, he repeated the process with two other bear traps, setting them around the perimeter of the grove. When he finished, Cayde took a moment to inspect them, but they still looked a bit bare even in the darkness. That's when he recalled something he saw during his time on the city outskirts. Back then, he'd often stumble across traps lying in the woods, and they were always concealed with leaves or foliage, making them practically invisible to the unwary. Despite him being in a relatively open area, Cayde wondered if that trick could work here too.<br>
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He jumped into action and quickly walked around the glade, gathering whatever leaves he could find and placing them around the bear traps. He also dropped a few extra leaves haphazardly around the grove, hoping to draw away some suspicion. In the end, the traps were not <i>fully </i>concealed, but with a combination of darkness and some distraction, Cayde hoped it'd be enough. <br>
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With most of his time spent rigging his snares, Cayde had to find something to catch the gnoll's attention - and quick. Although he couldn't see or hear anything approaching, he had a feeling the creature would rear its head real soon. He looked to the altar and saw the mummified corpse, and what he thought of next made his stomach twist. He walked up to the altar and slowly picked up the mummy, cradling it in one of his arms. Then, he shakily unsheathed his knife and held it up to its throat.<br>
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He swallowed the lump in his throat, planted the torch behind him, and took a few steps forwards, eyes peering into the darkness ahead. </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I know you're out there." </b></span><span style="color: null"><span style="color: null">He called out, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"<b>Come out and speak to me face to face." </b></span><span style="color: null">He slightly held up the mummified corpse, </span><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"We have the... 'centerpiece' of your ritual. Answer me, and I'll return it."</b></span></span></div>
				
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Ceylan was healing the sheep-girl as best as he could, but he spotted cracks forming in his focus. The crystal-orbed staff wasn't strong enough to withstand the full extend of his healing powers, so he had to carefully manage his 'output' and attempt to see if he could 'manually' solve some issues while at it, trying to bandage up some of the wounds with scraps of cloth whenever he couldn't heal them as easily. Even so, it would take time, regardless of how well he would manage to balance everything out. He didn't even have a moment to watch Cayde go around, so he would have to trust his companion's ability to buy him that time.<br>
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Whilst Cayde had put in some effort into hiding the bear-traps, it was highly debatable whether or not the gnoll would fall for it. This also occurred to Cayde himself, as he reached for the mummified baby gnoll. It was... not as unpleasant as one might think, at least for as long as you didn't think about what exactly you were doing. The rigor mortis had fully set in, so it was like holding some sort of doll. The balming method to mummify it had gotten rid of any stench it might have, unlike the corpses surrounding the clearing, but then again, he did just grab a mummified baby gnoll with the intent to hold it hostage.<br>
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<span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Grrrrrrr.”</b></span> The gnoll announced himself with a low growl. It appeared from the shadows, standing at the edge of the clearing, with Cayde between it and Ceylan. It was brandishing a clever-like blade, which looked every bit a crude as it looked lethal. Whilst it was likelier to be used for copping up animal corpses, it could probably do a fair deal of harm to the living as well. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“I've answered. Now put it down.”</b></span> The gnoll looked absolutely furious, which got even worse when he spotted what Ceylan was doing. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Tell the dog-boy to stop, or I swear upon my life that I'll make your deaths the most painful experiences in existence.”</b></span> <br>
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There was a single bear-trap between the gnoll and Cayde and it looked like the gnoll hadn't spotted it yet, as it had its eyes fully focussed on what Cayde was doing with the mummified baby gnoll. The creature didn't even hide the fact that it needed the baby gnoll to remain intact, as it stopped from moving in on them. On the other hand, the absolute fury in its eyes was a clear sign that it was on the verge of snapping and letting go of all rationale in order to just get rid of the nuisances. Cayde would have to play his cards very carefully if he wished to keep buying time by keeping the gnoll just below the point of anger at which it would go in on a blind attack, unless Cayde would be able to come up with a plan to use its clearly nearby anger outburst against it.</div>
				
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Cayde's eyes immediately locked onto the gnoll as it emerged from the darkness, and as the beast fully revealed itself, his gaze fell upon its weapon. Although not as refined as a traditional blade, the gnoll's cleaver looked just as menacing as its wielder. Whether it was lethal or not didn't matter; Cayde did not want to be on the receiving end of that thing. However, as the gnoll delivered its grave warning, Cayde knew that cleaver would be coming at him at any second. He took a deep breath, and finally, he answered, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"No. I don't think he will. But I might have something else that'll interest you."</b></span><br>
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His grip on his knife loosened as he continued, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"<b>You and I had a deal, and... well, I didn't hold up my part of the bargain." </b></span>Cayde eyes shifted to Ceylan, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Now, I could sit here and ask for forgiveness all night long, but you're not one for apologies - you've made that clear. So, it's only fair if I make it up to you." </b></span>Cayde took a tiny step back, and slowly, he lowered the mummified baby to the ground. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Look, let's just make one last deal. You can resume your ritual - just spare the woman and my friend. If I have to take her place, so be it." </b></span><br>
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A fiery flash of hatred shone through the gnoll's eyes when Cayde refused to stop Ceylan. The gnoll even bared his teeth and leaned forwards, as if ready to just jump at Cayde regardless of circumstances. If it wasn't for the immediate 'offer' made by Cayde, the gnoll might've lost it already. However, the beast managed to keep itself 'calm' for just long enough to hear Cayde out.<br>
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Although it was faint, there was something visible beyond the hatred now. Confusion. Even so, the gnoll didn't look confused by what Cayde said, but by what he intended with it. The beast clearly wasn't in the right mindset to consider any such offers, as he didn't even reply. However, when Cayde had set the mummified baby on the ground, the gnoll displayed its most wicked grin yet. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Big mistake.”</b></span> The gnoll didn't even wait for Cayde to say anything else. With a surprising speed, the gnoll lunged forwards, ready to slash its cleaver directly through Cayde's neck before the latter could get to the mummified baby gnoll. For a moment, Cayde was likely seeing his life flash before his eyes, as the fully enraged gnoll was coming at him with enough hatred for it to almost be tangible in the air.<br>
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That's when the scraping of something metal could be heard, as if something was pressed down. Within a split second, that scraping was accompanied by a loud snap and an angry yet pained howl of a gnoll. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“Ärghgh! You fucker! I'll bleed you dry and feed you the worms... argh...”</b></span> Hatred, pain and frustration overwhelmed the gnoll as its right foot was bleeding heavily whilst completely stuck in the bear-trap. In its wicked hatred, it attempt to just pull loose its foot, which only served to further wound his foot and tighten the trap. With tremendous effort on the gnolls part, he calmed down just enough to reach down in an attempt to properly disarm the trap. He didn't seem bothered about looking more vulnerable or laying his cleaver beside him for a moment. This gave Cayde some time to act freely, if he so wished. <br>
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Ceylan had tried his utmost to ignore everything but the woman he was healing, which hadn't been all that easy. His sixth sense was picking up on the immense hatred stemming from the gnoll with such intensity that he felt like he was sitting next to a blast furnace. However, the first signs of success were starting to show. The girl was breathing normally again and her pulse was becoming stronger and more stable. She could wake up at any moment and if he kept this up, he might even be able to get her healed to a good enough degree for her to help them fight the gnoll. She wouldn't be able to fight it bare-handed though, so Ceylan let his eyes dart around to look for something that might serve as a weapon, but he immediately regretted his choice, as he lost his focus on healing her and spotted new cracks forming in his focus.</div>
				
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For a moment, Cayde thought he got through the gnoll, but as the beast barreled towards him, clearly he was wrong. His face shifted to one of shock, and his arms instinctively went to cover his face. He shut his eyes, bracing for impact, but was only met with the sound of metal clanging and the gnoll screaming profanities. Finally, Cayde opened his eyes and saw the gnoll struggle before him, ensnared in his trap. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Yes!" </b></span>Cayde muttered to himself as he began to look around wildly, trying to find something to exploit this opening. Eventually, his gaze fell upon the torch next to him and then unto the globs of liquified resin running down its base. <br>
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At that moment, Cayde had an idea. He bent down and rummaged through his backpack until he found an empty glass vial. He scrambled over to the torch and held the vial to its base, watching as sticky, searing resin slowly dripped into it. Cayde's eyes darted from the gnoll to the glass, impatiently waiting for it to fill up. He gritted his teeth and gave the torch a slight shake, hoping to increase the flow slightly faster, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Come on, come on, come on..." </b></span><br>
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 Cayde watched as the last dollop of resin filled, and with adrenaline coursing through his veins, he turned to face the gnoll. The creature had already freed itself from his trap, but with the pain of having its leg mangled, Cayde hoped it'd be enough to hold it for just a little bit longer. His eyes locked onto the gnoll's, Cayde's vision tunneled, and he threw the vial and all its contents towards the gnoll's face, aiming specifically for its eyes. His breath quickened as he watched the vial fly to its target; if this worked, hopefully, he'd be able to buy Ceylan even more time.</div>
				
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #A0522D">Gnoll </span><br>
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	</div></span></b>​</div><b>Interactions:</b> Cayde Whitinger <a href="/members/the-last-curse.94034/" class="avatar avatar--xxs" data-user-id="94034" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" id="js-XFUniqueId131">
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Whilst Cayde was working on his vial-filling, the gnoll managed to disarm the trap and pulled his foot from it. He struggled a bit to find out how much he could lean on it, but soon managed to stand upright, grabbing his cleaver again and snarling at Cayde. He was just in time to see the vial thrown at him, which he instinctively slashed at. He managed to break the vial in its flight and while some drops of resin and shards of glass hit him, he didn't seem all that hurt by it. He was, however, confused for a moment, quickly checking what in the world had been thrown upon him. The slight burn-marks the hot resin made in his fur made him grin. <span style="color: #A0522D"><b>“You're gonna need more than that... but you won't be able to.”</b></span> <br>
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Although the gnoll wasn't walking stably, as it stumbled with one foot mangled, it was still able to come at Cayde with a fair pace. It also looked like he was going to be swinging that cleaver of his with all the more force, now that the pain was causing him to be at his most enraged. What was formerly just fair pace, without much prior notice, turned into a lunge, as the gnoll used the full force of its good foot to push off and jump at Cayde, cleaver swaying directly at Cayde's neck.<br>
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<span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“No you don't!”</b></span><br>
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The sudden yell had distracted the gnoll just enough to gave Cayde a chance to dodge the incoming cleaver (assuming he didn't want to be beheaded by it). After that, he could suddenly see the gnoll launched side-ways, as he was head-butted away from Cayde and into a nearby tree. He easily lost his balance thanks to his wounded foot.<br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #FFEBCD">Sheepgirl</span><br>
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The sheepgirl Ceylan had been healing was back in action. She didn't look all that healthy, but she was in just a good condition to fight. For a moment, she even looked more fierce than the gnoll, as she managed to step on the gnoll's wrist before it got up and prevented it from being able to grab a hold of the cleaver it dropped nearby.<br>
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Instead, the sheepgirl herself got a hold of it. For a split second, a terrifying look of pure hatred filled her eyes. Then she hacked at the gnoll below her, cleaving partway into its neck. Any sign of the gnoll's fierceness was gone, as it was clearly terrified. This didn't seem like it would stop the sheepgirl. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“That one's for stealing my sheep!”</b></span> She slashed again. This time, she cut into the gnoll's neck far enough to cause it to start choking on its own blood. She didn't seem satisfied yet. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“That one's for sacrificing them in your stupid ritual!”</b></span> With one more slash, she separated the gnoll's head from its body. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“And that one's for trying to do the same to me!”</b></span><br>
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With the gnolls head separated from this body, she dropped the cleaver and stumbled for a moment. She clearly wasn't back in full condition, but that didn't matter for now. They'd survived the encounter. <br>
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<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #00BFFF">Ceylan </span><br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Are you two alright?”</b></span> Ceylan asked, looking at Cayde and the sheepgirl with concern. He himself was entirely unharmed, but he looked pretty exhausted. Running through-out the night and spending a lot of energy on healing the sheepgirl had taken a toll on him. Even so... he wasn't done yet. That said, first things first.<br>
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<span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“I'm Ceylan a priest, this is Cayde, an alchemist. Would you mind telling us how the gnoll got to you?”</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“I'm Janja.”</b></span> The sheepgirl said with a smile. The latter faded when she answered the question. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“I'm a shepherd from Aston. The locals hired me to watch their flock, but this fucker was stealing our sheep. It took me a long time to figure out that it wasn't some predator taking them, but when I did, I was furious and chased him carelessly. I got caught in a bear-trap and before I knew it, the gnoll hit me from behind. Fucking coward.”</b></span> She spit on the ground as she said it.<br>
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Ceylan, a bit taken aback, replied. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Right... Aston is where we're headed too. Although before we continue, I've got to cleanse this place. I can feel the ritual is already on its way. If we just let things sit, this forest will attract all sorts of evil spirits, so the sooner we start, the better... would you mind helping me?”</b></span> He looked at both Cayde and Janja as he asked it, as it was clear he was tired and wasn't eager to do a lot alone.<br>
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Janja shrugged. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“Well, I own you two for saving me, so I guess I'll help. Just tell me what to do.”</b></span>. With or without Cayde's help, they'd set to work. Ceylan knew a bit of gnoll's religions, which required a funeral pyre. Ceylan decided to make one for the baby gnoll, as it was only respectful to finally lay its remnants to rest. He wasn't concerned with the shaman, however, which he burned with a lot less ceremony and respect. Even the animals he brought down from around the altar were treated with more respect by him. After wafting around some sticks of incense whilst offering up prayers, he was finally done. By now, it was already the dawn of a new day. The sheepgirl had found her weapon again whilst aiding Ceylan. It was an impressive looking glaive, which suggested she might be a bit more than a normal shepherd. <br>
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<span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“I've got a little hut just outside of the forest, for when I herd my sheep near the forest's edge. It's not much, but we can rest there for a bit there.”</b></span> <br>
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The hut as indeed 'not much', but it offered enough room for two people to sleep. The sheepgirl herself told them she'd go out to check up on the rest of her herd, but told them they could use any of the supplies available inside. There was some bread, although it was bit old, as well as sheep's milk and sheep's cheese. It was early afternoon when she got back and when Ceylan and Cayde would've been able to get a few hours of sleep. The sheepgirl was happy to inform them her herd was doing fine and told her she'd be willing to take them to Aston. <br>
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The journey from there was pretty easy, as the tundra was easy to traverse and Janja knew the way well. It made this the ideal time for some talking, which Ceylan started. <span style="color: #00BFFF"><b>“Say, Cayde, I've been wondering. What do you think could've made that gnoll so.. well... wicked? I know gnolls aren't know to be the nicest of species, but this was clearly much worse than you'd expect.”</b></span><br>
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<span style="color: red">OOC note: feel free to time-bend a little if you want to react to certain parts prior or if you want to converse about more than one topic with Ceylan and/or Janja. I'm planning to make the next post of mine the last, so I'd suggest getting anything you want said and done in this RP out in the next post!</span></div>
				
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Cayde watched in horror as the gnoll effortlessly cleaved through his vial, dismantling his plan in an instant. Backing away slowly, Cayde tried to search his mind for what to do next, but panic quickly clouded his judgment. In his distress, he stumbled backward and landed on the ground, now scooting away from the gnoll. But, even with its injured leg, the gnoll quickly caught up to him, and Cayde watched as it readied its cleaver once more. Finally, the beast leaped at him, and as his final moments came, he stared slack-jawed as his life flashed before his eyes.<br>
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But then, an unfamiliar voice boomed through the grove. Still expecting his incoming death, Cayde didn't move immediately, but once he saw the gnoll facing the sound, he gathered himself just enough to roll out of the way. He managed to move a few feet away, but just as he turned to see if the gnoll was still pursuing him, something sent the beast flying into a tree. He shifted his eyes and saw the gnoll's assailant: the beastkin woman Ceylan was treating.<br>
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Before he could utter a single word, Cayde watched as she approached the downed gnoll and started to hack at it savagely. With every slash, Cayde recoiled back, a concerned grimace beginning to form on his face. Though amusement was the last thing he felt seeing the gnoll get butchered, he couldn't help but feel a slight tinge of schadenfreude; after all the suffering the gnoll had caused, it was finally receiving its share. Eventually, the woman landed the final blow, separating the gnoll's head from its body. Cayde scrambled onto his feet, still trying to process what had just happened. At that moment, he heard another voice, and Cayde quickly turned to see Ceylan standing away from him.<br>
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Sighing with relief, he rushed up to Ceylan, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Ceylan! I-I'm okay! A bit confused, but okay!"</b></span> He wiped a few beads of sweat off his brow; it appeared he was still trying to regain his composure, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Thank God you got her up in time! That thing was t<i>his </i>close to killing me." </b></span><br>
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Although Cayde was more than eager to leave this place, there was still some work to be done. After being introduced to Janja, he was asked to help with cleansing the grove, and after gathering his gear, he happily agreed. Cayde helped gather the materials for the pyres while Ceylan handled the ceremonies and blessed the clearing. When all was said and done, Cayde could finally leave the forest behind. Although that trek would surely scar itself into his memory, it'd become a fine story to tell someday.<br>
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After getting some well-deserved rest at Janja's hut, it was finally time to cross the tundra. Fortunately, with Janja's help and the coat he bought way before, the journey was relatively easy, giving him plenty of time to think about yesterday. However, he was in mid-thought before Ceylan asked him a question. <b><span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)">"Well, if I had to guess, maybe it had to do with... isolation?" </span></b>He stated with a hint of uncertainty, <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"I mean, It got kicked out of its pack and thrown into these woods by itself. I don't know long it was there, but it must've felt like an outcast, and all that time alone only made those feelings worse." </b></span>Cayde then remembered all the facets of the gnoll's ritual, from the slaughtered animals to the strange altar, and finally, the mummified baby gnoll corpse. <span style="color: rgb(124, 112, 107)"><b>"Y'know, it never told me why it was doing all this. Do you think this was all some sort of plan to get back at its packmates? With all that bottled-up anger, maybe it just wanted revenge?" </b></span></div>
				
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<span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“The road's all clear! We'll be there in the evening.”</b></span> She'd somehow led them through seemingly treacherous parts of the tundra without issue, saving them almost a day's worth of travelling the paths themselves. Whilst they'd been forced to jump across rocks on small creeks a few times and had to climb across some rocks up a hill, none of it had been too difficult. The sheep-girl clearly knew the area well. <span style="color: #FFEBCD"><b>“Herbert and Nellie are going to be so happy for you to arrive. They've been waiting for a priest to marry them for the longest time. You should've seen how they kept looking at each-other. A few more days and I'm sure their vows of abstinence would've been broken three times over!”</b></span><br>
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Ceylan smiled. Whilst his normal work was healing people, he was allowed to conduct marriages, among other rituals. The marriages were often the more fun events in his line of work. <br>
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They arrived to a very welcoming village in the early evening, as the villagers were happy to see them for a multitude of reasons. They heard about what happened from Janja, who told them of how they'd rescued her and how she battled the gnoll afterwards. She might've exaggerated some parts, as Cayde most definitely hadn't battled the gnoll one on one for almost an entire day and she herself had more or less caught it off guard rather than duelled it head-on, but Ceylan decided to leave her to it. The marriage was another big highlight. The people here were poor, but they still wished to offer what they could in order to grant their fellow villagers a nice wedding. They'd have to do without freshly roasted lamb, as Janja couldn't miss another sheep after what the gnoll had done, but the mayor himself decided to butcher his fattest pig for the occasion, so they had plenty of meat to share around.<br>
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To that extend, each of the about a dozen families brought their own to contribute to the wedding, be it ale, bread, vegetables or wine. Ceylan himself gifted them with his blessings, asking next to nothing for his work as a priest. They ended up staying another full day, after having been allowed to stay overnight as guests at the mayor's house. Ceylan still had people to heal, advice to give and rituals to conduct. Even Cayde, who's mask first scared some people off, eventually was approached by the villager with some questions the moment they learned he was fairly knowledgable. How to mix certain medicine, how to forage in the nearby forest and what mushrooms to avoid when trying to make a stew. After staying one more night, they left again at the break of dawn the next day, with Janja taking them back to the forests edge, where she stayed behind with her sheep. <br>
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The return-trip through the forest was a bit troublesome, as Ceylan couldn't help himself from being rather nervous. Even so, the heavy feeling of something being wrong was already starting to fade. Now that it was day, they found a few more animal corpses nailed to trees, which they took down like before. The forest would heal, of that Ceylan was sure. In the last part of the journey, he could already start to appreciate the forest for its beauty again, rather than its dangers. <br>
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Ceylan avoided the barn they'd stayed at, choosing to set up camp across the road instead. He had no intention of getting shroomed again. From there on out, it was a straight and easy road back towards the inn where they'd first met. Their journey through the eastern outskirts had finally reached<br>
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					<div class="bbWrapper"><div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 22px">Isekai Hell RP Grade</span></b><br>​</div>Rp had some nice little bits of flavor. Foods and drinks. An evil ritual and faith. Illicit drug ingredients. Something for the whole family to enjoy. Village of beastfolk to the south east. Interesting place of them to be, but perhaps the hill country that way works with it. I think the bigger take away was the establishing of tension. 2 non combat characters in a life or death situation where each decision potentially came with bad ramifications. Good times. Probably for the best Tannia bailed. <br>
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The gnoll incident got around to the Ryke Adventurer Guild. Guild investigators would be sent to investigate the Gnoll pack situation as well as the general area of the actual occurrence to see if any more unusual events were taking place. <br>
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Ceylan </b>- 85 points (bonus for narrating applied) - optional title acquired [Missionary] - character is familiar with taking their faith on the road. They have an easier time finding places or people to shelter with while traveling. As if by divine providence. More easily found to be insufferable by those of other faiths.<br>
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<b>Cayde - 57 </b>points - Item reward: a few untarnished Blue Dream Caps - optional title acquired [The Cook] - character knows just enough about certain 'stuff' and 'things' that they can produce illegal drugs. There knowledge loosely connects them with the underbelly of society: a potentially lucrative and very dangerous connection.</div>
				
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