[center][h1][url=https://dicecloud.com/character/t7LmRFxjhnhTLufnP/Ada-Mavros][color=f26522]Ada [img]https://i.imgur.com/mTnqgBv.png[/img] Mavros[/color][/url][/h1][/center][hr]

The group riding winds had just departed when Ada heard a quiet voice behind her. [Color=yellow]"They fly to their deaths, and we to ours,"[/color] Ellenara whispered, her voice barely loud enough for Ada's elven ears to perceive. [Color=yellow]"The winds have changed; spring turned to fall. Destruction awaits."[/color]

Ada looked to the druid in confusion. [color=f26522]"Destruction? You mean there's a trap? Nothing that the servants of deities cannot handle, though."[/color] Even as she spoke, Ada was cut short by a derisive laugh. [color=f26522]"If you have seen something, let us know, for all our sakes,"[/color] the duchess demanded.

[Color=yellow]"The giant has seen us, and I have lost the orc man. They will have bolstered their numbers, and perhaps may seek us out. Even now, the strength and desire of many of our number has faded. Even I long to return to the trees. I see death of many at the feet of Orcus's handimen. No, it is useless unless we are gathered. And the orc man will return. You need many to guard in your absense, and I believe I am best suited to help those who have already volunteered."[/color]

Ada sighed with some frustration. The Keep could protect itself, but the city below would be vulnerable from a large-scale onslaught. Plus, Krusk had already proven he could teleport past the magical wards of their keep. That spoke of a powerful mage assisting him. There really was no other choice. She spoke into the Sending Stone, requesting Marcus to return. Only a few minutes were wasted waiting and explaining the situation. 

[color=f26522]"If we split up much further, both parties will be doomed. If we leave no one to defend the city, thousands could die. If we do not stop the Giant, he has already been alerted to us and may march on the Seat. I'm sorry, my friends, but our only choice is to ignore the ghoulish threat for now and focus on the more pressing matters. When we complete this mission, we still may have the chance to stop the emperors' advance."[/color] It wasn't what Marcus wanted to hear, Ada was certain, but it was the only way. 

They must all head North.