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Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:27 am
by Rooter
"Sacre bleu!" Vincent says. "This is not natural. But I also know of unnatural mists, non?" He murmurs the words of an incantation to create an Obscuring Mist around their boat then takes up the oars again to attempt approach from a different direction under cover.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:50 am
by Mr. Handy
"Indeed," says
Henry.
"It defies the laws of physics."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:15 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
The Obscuring Mist seems to calm the waters, allowing the adventurers to approach the island silently and unseen. Upon landing, the air is surprisingly cold. Georgina shivers in her light day gown. The pillars of mist move slowly in a circle around the large tree, maintaining a regular distance from each other.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:16 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:28 am
by Mr. Handy
"Shall we approach for a closer look?" suggests
Henry, his voice low as if the mist might overhear him.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:06 am
by SunlessNick
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:04 am
by Rooter
"I don't like this strange cold. It can be a sign of evil. We must make sure les enfants are safe. Mademoiselle, stay close to me." Vincent murmurs an incantation to Detect Evil.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:23 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:25 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
Rooter wrote:"I don't like this strange cold. It can be a sign of evil. We must make sure les enfants are safe. Mademoiselle, stay close to me." Vincent murmurs an incantation to Detect Evil.
The spell reveals that the misty figures are indeed a source of malign intent.
The adventurers are able to hear childish laughter coming from the isle, its source hidden by the mist.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:54 am
by Mr. Handy
"That could be the girls," says
Henry.
"Or it could be something else trying to make us think it's them."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:35 am
by SunlessNick
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:06 am
by Rooter
"Perhaps a little persuasion to reveal its secrets is in order, non?" With a brief incantation Vincent creates a flame above his hand and takes a tentative step toward the tree, holding the flame aloft. "Children?" he calls.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:36 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
The flame causes the misty figures to move slightly apart, offering a better view of the tree. It can be seen that the twins are dancing about it, as if engaged in a game of Queen-of-the-May, but are strangely quiet, given their loquacious nature. They catch sight of the adventurers, cease their dance, and address them.
"Oh, there --
"you are, Georgina. And --
"these gentlemen are --
"welcome as --
"Well. Come play --
"with us forever --
"and ever."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:40 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
Some time later, Lady Highdark and William are seen within Highdark Hall, in a flushed but pleased condition, as if they have been engaged in vigorous exercise.
"Did you have a pleasant ride?" inquires Lord Highdark.
"Indeed, my dear," Lady Highdark replies.
"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:32 am
by Mr. Handy
"I'm afraid we haven't that long, young ladies," says
Henry.
"Your father requires your presence."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:08 am
by SunlessNick
VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
"
That is troubling," says William, the practical side of his nature reasserting itself. "
Do you know in which direction the search party was last seen?"
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:21 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
Mr. Handy wrote:
"I'm afraid we haven't that long, young ladies," says Henry. "Your father requires your presence."
They make no response, but merely giggle.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:31 am
by VictoriaSilverwolf
SunlessNick wrote:VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"Good, good. I say, Georgina has still not returned with my two little poppets. I trust no harm has come to them."
"
That is troubling," says William, the practical side of his nature reasserting itself. "
Do you know in which direction the search party was last seen?"
"I believe they were heading in the general direction of the Observatory," Lord Highdark remarks.
"Yes, I caught sight of them from a distance while you and I were . . . riding, sir," Lady Highdark says.
This is sufficient to set William on the right path, at least at first.
He does not catch sight of them, however, and makes his way all the way to the Observatory. From this elevation he is able to detect some sort of activity happening at the small island in the Misty Tarn, but it is unclear what it might be.
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:55 am
by Mr. Handy
"You must return," says
Henry, recalling what
Miss Rye had said to get them to obey before,
"or Poppy will be displeased."
Re: Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:59 pm
by SunlessNick
William will head in the direction of the Tarn, it being unclear what other lead he might follow.