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Talen

Talen:

Talen and Kylie have just arrived in Crossroads.

"Exactly," Kylie replies. "I believe it's designed to be unique and specific, so that there's very little chance of a duplicate somewhere in the world. By clearly visualizing it, the spell knows exactly where to take you."

“That's very ...

Talen

Talen:

Talen's admission that the wisdom he proffered wasn't his impresses Kylie. He really is a good guy. "Nightmist really is a remarkable woman. And I think just a little bit of her rubbed off on you..."

“I'd like to think so,” Talen agrees. “A small part of her wisdom goes a long way ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie can't think of anything else to say but, "Thank you." She turns her head and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek.

“I can't take credit for that,” Talen admits. “That comes from Grandma. She always had such wonderful and comforting things to say. In fact, when it comes to any ...

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Talen:

Kylie considers Talen's words. "That's a good point, Talen. We don't really know what it meant by 'turn on life support', how it functions, how long it lasts, or what causes it to be needed. Hopefully we won't be dependent on using that pillar artifact before we can investigate it ...

Talen

Talen:

"Well, I try to, though I don't always succeed and I get wrapped up in my emotions about all the things that have happened. I don't think I'm really as grown up as I try to sound..." Kylie admits, a bit sheepishly. "Maybe someday."

Talen lets out a light laugh and will put his arm ...

Talen

Talen:

"Well come on then, slow poke," Kylie says as she steps forward quickly and tugs on his arm. "I'm fairly certain that dad won't skin you and eat you..."

“That is so reassuring,” Talen says sarcastically.

Kylie nods, but she also understands just a bit more than she did even a few ...

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Talen:

“That's a lot of potential places to go,” Argent whistles. “I could spend a life time exploring all of this.”

“Probably,” Talen agrees.

Kylie considers the idea for a moment. "Once you have the codes, Talen, will you be able to assess whether it is safe on the other end, as you have ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie smiles, recalling her previous visits and looking ahead to seeing her father soon. "It's not fancy, but it's comfortable and not too bothered by the troubles in other areas."

“That's good,” Talen will agree. “Home should be someplace safe.”

Grandma reveals that she has a noble ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie smiles at her dear friend. "How about we go together, side-by-side, instead? That feels more... 'right' to me."

“As you wish,” Taken says with a grin.

With a last goodbye, Kylie accepts Talen's hand and descends with him to the ground. It feels a bit surreal, floating down, hand ...

Talen

Talen:

The Lady Iris arrives at Orlane. Goodbyes, for now, are made to friends and family.

“See you soon,” the twins offer as they hug both Kylie and Talen. “Most likely when father makes his excursion back to the Elder Ruins to the north.”

“I look forward to it,” Talen will say. “I can show ...

Talen

Talen:

“Just being impulsive and going off on his own. You know like always.” she looks at her brother slightly amused, slightly annoyed at the memory of him leaving by himself.

“Yeah, that's me,” Talen adds with a nervous laugh.

“That is a worthy goal to pursue,” Nightmist states proudly ...

Talen

Talen:

“Such as the drow innate spell casting abilities?” Nightmist will wonder. “You have honored our family, Talen. It was a lovely gesture.”

“That's right, grandma,” Talen answers. “I can see better in the dark than before too. Stuff like that.”

“I know little of the Elders or their ...

Talen

Talen:

After being away for what seems a very long time, Talen has returned home to the Lost Valley. Grandma is located and introduced to more of Talen's human family. Lia shares her news about her transformation. As he expected Grandma is happy for his sister.

“I have some news as well,” Talen ...

Talen

Talen:

“Also, there is something else that you both need to be aware of proceeding forward,” the twins say in a quiet voice. “There is a family issue about preparing for the next generation. Basically, its because both Jallarzi and Sherwood are past the age when one is typically married and have ...

Talen

Talen:

“Like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to it,” Sherwood will say. “As I understand it, you two would need to be announced as newly discovered members of the family. Some sort of ceremony at the family estate in Alexandria. There are signet rings for family ...

Talen

Talen:

Lia smiles and replies, “Simple for you. I do not mind the earth feet. But you always were better with magics so I can see it’s appeal.” she says looking from beneath her cowl.

“Well, it just means we have more places to travel to and explore,” Talen notes. “It takes a long time to ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie laughs softly. "Oh, come on, Talen. You have so many talents; I don't know anyone with as much capacity as you have. Reaching your limit in one area just gives you more time to focus on other opportunities. Think about it -- not only do you have all the skills that you were trained ...

Talen

Talen:

"Thank you, Talen," Kylie replies with a smile. "I've been working pretty hard at it. I've been much more focused on my magic skills lately rather than my more... larcenous... skills."

“It shows,” Talen compliments. “I tend to focus on everything, so I guess I'm equally bad at ...

Talen

Talen:

“Over a week away on foot,” Lord Sharadin notes, “but for the Lady Iris, not far at all. We could drop you off there. My final destination is not far from that area anyway.”

“Kylie could also just Teleport to Karn's Keep,” the twins note with their way of alternating speaking. “She's ...

Talen

Talen:

"Hundreds, perhaps thousands of other worlds..." Kylie muses. She had never before considered the possibility of there being that many other worlds out there. "Talen, would these have all been habitable worlds? Ones that people like us could conceivably live on? Does Ironaya know how they ...

Talen

Talen:

Ironaya can travel!

“It seems to only respond to Talen and ignores everyone else,” Lord Sharadin notes. “But it is worth testing out if she is docile when he is not around.”

“She says that she was no designed for combat,” Talen relates. “She's a walking library not a fighter ...

Talen

Talen:

“It's also possible what the Elders considered to be a weapon may look nothing like what we think a weapon should be,” Silvarn states. “They may not be recognizable as such, assuming that it even survived this long. Sixty five million years is a long time, even for a dragon. Give on ...

Talen

Talen:

Talen is excited as he uncovers many new pieces of information.

“I doubt Cynalon will be setting up an outpost here in these ruins,” Lord Sharadin adds. “Perhaps to study what is here, but not for moving goods up to the Sylvan Realm. The Pillar Artifact underneath Gateway seems the most ...

Talen

Talen:

After waiting for what feels like months, the others have returned to our foothold in the Elder City. Kylie and Lia are among them, along with Lord Sharadin, and that makes Talen happy. He is eager to check out what this lost city can tell him. Talen sets off to find the other Pillar ...

Talen

Talen:

Talen feels relieve with Kylie, Lia and Lord Sharadin return.

Kylie cannot help chuckling at the so-very-Talen-like question. "Yes, Talen, we won. The black dragons have been defeated, along with the Hive queen and all of her troops. We could not have done so without Captain Roma, her ...

Talen

Talen:

Talen can only watch and wait as the others go forth to battle against the HIVE. He understands the reason why he was left behind, but still isn't happy with. Neither are his cousins Sherry and Terry.

“Father is so protective,” they bemoaned. “We're as good as any of the other mages here ...

Talen

Talen:

“Good, so arrival is safe,” Lord Sharadin sums up. “But anything after that is unknown. Pretty much what was expected.”

“Yes Uncle,” Talen answers.

“I see,” Lord Sharadin says, taking all of this in. “So there is the possibility of a third Elder City somewhere in the world and that ...

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Talen:

During the gathering Talen's knowledge of their destination is put to the test.

“I see,” Lord Sharadin says. “Can you tell what conditions are like at the arrival points into the city? Are they free of danger or buried?”

“When I checked a few days ago, both Portal Artifacts were usable ...

Talen

Talen:

1 – Color Spray x2, Magic Missile x2

2 – Web x2

3 – Fireball x2

Talen

Talen:

"If I may, my Lord," Onas interjects as he takes a half step forward. "What is our plan in regards to the composition of those groups - other than Lady Silvarn and her friends of course? Also, Talen mentioned two of these transportation pillars. Does that constitute a potential escape ...

Talen

Talen:

Outside the caves of the Darksong Knights.

Kylie chuckles in response to Talen's comment. "In our line of work, that's not necessarily a bad approach."

“I suppose not,” Talen will agree. “She's just to eager to seek out battle before knowing it is necessary.”

While Lia is away, Talen ...

Talen

Talen:

Talen is content to simply follow along with the others as we move deeper into the palace. There are things that are of great interest to the elves, but to Talen not so much. Suddenly Lia runs off and after a beat Talen follows after her and Kylie.

"Ahh," Kylie murmurs, visibly relaxing ...

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Talen:

Hearing Talen's suggestion, Kylie begins to ponder the idea. "Hmm... That's an interesting idea, Talen, and one worth considering. Being this far from anyone else might leave us somewhat vulnerable -- at least until there are a large enough population of us to see to our own defense ...

Talen

Talen:

“Talen, that is amazing!”she says as she runs her hands over a solid stone chair.

“Who knew that I could make furniture out of stone?” Talen says to his sister.

“If you can do this, can you secure doors or create them to bar hallways?” She asks curiously.

“I don't see why not ...

Talen

Talen:

Once back in the ruins of the Elder City, Talen is eager to try something.

Talen goes down into the Tall Tower to try out his experiment. Most everyone else, including Silvarn, follows. Upon reaching the first of the suite of rooms he comes across, Talen closes his eyes and concentrates ...

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Talen:

“That is very noble of you, Talen,” Lord Sharadin will say, greatly impressed with his nephew.

“Thank you, uncle,” Talen says appreciatively. “I'd like to think that mom would be proud too.”

We say our goodbyes not long after that and started to held to the Pillar Artifact in the ...

Talen

Talen:

We settle in to the comfortable couches in the meeting area of Karn's Castle. The type of snacks offered are decidedly elfin.

“Are you truly surprised? You are in the company of elves.” She says shaking her head and taking out some jerky she had in her pack. “Here, I have slowly lost the ...

Talen

Talen:

“They are also called mind flayers,” Silvarn states. “They are an evil, ancient race with strange mental abilities. Some scholars have wondered if they are the current day ancestors of those you call the Elders since some Illithids can also control Elder Artifacts.”

“Sounds nasty ...

Talen

Talen:

“Illithids for one,” Silvarn will say. “And a few others, but none that are remotely what you would call human or elfin.”

Illithids?” Talen repeats in confusion. “What are those?”

Seeing an important point not mentioned yet, Kylie pipes up with a bit more information. "Talen's control ...

Talen

Talen:

“An ally, it would seem.” Lia adds as she walks up to her brother.

“Must be,” Talen agrees as he follows his sister and the guards deeper into Karn's Keep.

Soon we come across Uncle Sharadin and his twin daughters Sherry and Terry. Talen apologizes for proclaiming himself Lord Sculley ...

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Talen:

While Talen was the one who declared himself Lord Talen Sculley, Galandal is his and Lia's real last name, it was Andlin who used it to rally the troops into defeating their foes. While Talen doesn't know Andlin all that well, clearly he is a skilled tactician in battle. A real leader ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie chuckles at Talen's comment. "Maybe she does and just hasn't admitted it..." she says with a sly grin.

“That would explain a lot,” Talen says with a perfectly straight face.

"It's kind of like an old saying I once heard, 'We're stronger together than apart.' If we work together ...

Talen

Talen:

“Perhaps share would be the wrong word, you discovered?” she corrects herself.

“I will share any discoveries that I come across,” Talen answers. “Don't worry about that.”

Talen goes on to suggest that the Elders left rather than dying out. It is an interesting idea, particularly if ...

Talen

Talen:

A look of surprise appears on Kylie's face. "That's not many at all, though I believe that is only out of the portal web that you can sense from here. Right?"

“That's right,” Talen answers. “The other sized pillars are not part of this web.”

There was earlier damage to some of the ...

Talen

Talen:

“If you could turn off all the dangerous portals,” Lilia asks, “how many would be left?”

“A few dozen,” Talen reports. “A manageable amount.”

“That is both a blessing and a curse,” Andlin notes. “It would have made travel to and from the Elfholds so much simpler, but now our homeland ...

Talen

Talen:

Kylie thinks back to their visit to Shillesta. "I recall us theorizing that age was why you heard the call and not Lia or I, but perhaps that theory was wrong. Do you have any more insight into what makes someone able to hear the call?"

“That it was maybe her change into a drow that ...

Talen

Talen:

“Argent.” Lia guesses, “Unless there was someone else playing with the portals.”

“There were others who were duplicated six times as well,” Talen notes. “But none of those others reached the ruins up to the north. That's how I was able to track her specifically. The records just show ...

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Talen:

"Wow, that's amazing, Talen!" Kylie exclaims. He seems to have succeeded in assimilating at least some of the information that he was given. "So they were designed to be activated and controlled by mental power, rather than magic? Incredible. The Elders really were different from us ...

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Talen:

“Mind and will,” Lilia repeats to herself. “These Elders seem to group things in bunches of sixes. Six pillars for each artifact, for example. They also had six ancient elements of the world. Our four, air, earth, fire and water, but they also had mind and will. I have to wonder if the ...

Talen

Talen:

Lilia will sigh in relief upon hearing that. “So you just know that it is there? Any indication what is is?”

“No idea,” Talen reports. “I just know that there is something off in the direction.”

“Lead on, Talen,” Lilia will advise.

“Okay, let's go this way.”

Talen goes through the ...

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