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	Despite Chihiro's and the strange man's words, Hilde was naturally still worried about her father. [color=D2691E]"But I am a guard, it was my duty to be there for them, and I left them to chase after my own desires...,"[/color] she said quietly while being embraced.

	Dorran then looked to her and walked with purpose. He stood squarely in front of her for a moment before kneeling down to her. "Hilde, look at me," he started, waiting for her to do so. "You [i]are[/i] a temple guard in Kalla because we trust you as one of our stronger warriors. We have been attacked, a number of times since you took this position and you always stood your ground to gaurd the lives of others around you. Now, our people have been taken, ones that hold our future, stolen to be dragged off to some foreign land. Though I may disagree with you choosing to come, I am admittedly glad you did. Your town is proud of you, and I know your father is too. Now, cast aside your doubts young one, our people are out there waiting for you to come guard them from a miserable fate. Nobody ever said a guard had to stay in one place, just protect their people, eh?" he finished with a smirk. He placed a heavy hand on her shoulder. She nodded, trying to keep her own tears from showing. She was calmed but his words still struck deep within her. 


	Sahale met Allanon's gaze casually, [color=9932CC]"Ah, yes, what he is up to this time."[/color] He took a bit of a deep breathe before continuing, knowing it was going to take a moment to explain. [color=9932CC]"Well, its a bit of a two for one for him it seems. He had struck a deal with the most prominent group of Varuk bandits in this area, 'Krogan's Bane' or something silly like that as they had rejected his ideals in the past, not very inventive if you ask me. Anyway, firstly, he wanted a group of dancers for his own entertainment and, well... [i]extracurricular activities[/i], or whatever. The bandits, however, wanted his help in taking Kalla for themselves. A tall order for a few dancers, right? Well, I thought so too, so I started digging into Calibris's recent personal endeavors. Turns out, he has something else up his sleeve. Remember when i mentioned the legend of the oracle from the vanishing kingdom? Well, Calibris has his eyes set on meeting this oracle lately it seems, whether his advisers try to convince him its just a fairy tale or not. He figures if he collects all the 'world's treasures' and the tale is bogus, then he only stood to increase his wealth, if it is [i]true[/i] however... well, he believes he can fulfill any wish he desires...,"[/color] Sahale let the thought sink in for a moment, pacing around the sand before returning to Allanon. [color=9932CC]"Where does that tie in, you wonder? Well, it just so happens that a particularly strong bandit leader that he decided to strike a deal with had obtained one for the treasures. The soul of Krogan, the red jewel that was affixes the the bottom of his great maul, thought to be unreachable  do to the state of the ruins. Calibirs will work with him until he is able to take the jewel for himself, then cut all ties with the bandits by destroying them to leave no witnesses and upping his own reputation as the killer of a bandit horde."[/color]

	When Sahale finished explaining the situation, he stopped his slight pacing and looked to Allanon once again, [color=9932CC]"Is that satisfactory? I have you know this wan't so easy information to dig up. Nearly cost my informant her life and I had to take her under my protection just to get his men off her back. Now I have to furnish a whole new room when I go home, its quite the ordeal you know...,"[/color] he said half playfully, tough there did seem to be a touch of truth to his over-inflated troubles. It could take nearly a week to secure the right furnishings for his new guest and then he would need to transport them. That's a long ritual to set up, for he surely wouldn't want it delivered personally. What a bother...

	As Sahale pondered his remodeling project, another man approached him with a request. Upon how Eduard regarded him, his eyes instantly cut into him like daggers. [color=9932CC]"I believe I have already introduced myself Mr. Koch, I would prefer it if you called me by name instead of 'you there', are we clear?"[/color] There was a moment of quiet before his demeanor instantly softened back to his regular casual countenance as he answered him. [color=9932CC]"I can take you back, but that would make me late for the party here. I'd say I'd like to help pluck this group from existence, I guess making sure all innocent lives are handled first.... alright, we can go, but be sure to secure anything you don't want dropping. These winds will be like nothing you have experienced,"[/color] he warned. Sahale looked to the others, [color=9932CC]"I guess we will be meeting back in Kalla instead. Pity, I was hoping to crack a few more skulls. Ah well, more for all of you it seems."[/color] As he walked out of the cave, a blast of wind surrounded him, making his clothes whip around wildly in the wind as he started to levitate, waiting on Eduard. [color=9932CC]"Alright, now. Come on, no time to lose. But here, hold my blade. Best you have something of mine to hold onto so she knows you are with me. Don't want to be ripped to shreds now, would ya?"[/color] Sahale tossed his long blade over to Eduard. Oddly enough, it seemed to just be a bar of steel, without a blade and without a sheath. To anyone sensitive to the presence of spirits, the moment the heavy winds surrounded Sahale, they may be able to feel the presence of something great, though not visible.



Dorran then addressed the group. "Change of plans, we move now... get ready to move out, I want a squad of three to stay here and hold the camp," he ordered as three of his own volunteered. "I like the stealth group idea, and since you mentioned it, I'll let you lead it, pick out who you need. I will head the main force, taking with me everyone else. Lets get ready people," he finished.


[h1] crystal sea coast[/h1]


	Lynn's head tilted slightly, her finned ears splaying out to hear Gossk more efficiently as she tried to piece together his speech. It was odd, but she wasn't surprised, after all, he didn't have a mouth like hers to speak from. [color=7FFFD4]"Oh my, no, that's entirely unnecessary! I-I didn't do it for you to owe me anything, I just did what I felt was right! It would be wrong of me to do it with the intent of being paid back after all,"[/color] she said hastily. He then introduced himself, and although she didn't quite catch the later part of his name to well, she could pronounce the first part easy enough. The meowing of the cat however caught her attention rather easily. [color=7FFFD4]"AH! You are the one I heard calling out. I had never seen a creature like you before, you're so cute!"[/color] she  started and then immediately stopped, blushing slightly as she remembered she was asked a question. [color=7FFFD4]"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get sidetracked. Gossk, was it? Its a pleasure, my name is Lynn Meditrina. How are you feeling? While the wounds may be healed, you may still be feeling soreness. So what brings you here, I've never seen anyone like you before, are you from another sea?"[/color]