Rebirth Decline 7 - Orb 4

[shorterinperson]

[ Alanna, having returned from her magical adventure in the Old City, sits in the tavern. ]

I have been here nearly a month. In that short time the moon shattered into a million pieces, a curse put half the girls in the village to sleep, a horrible beast threatened the town, and the thorns have started moving faster. On top of that, there have been two celebrations, neither of which ended particularly well. We've accomplished much, but we haven't made even a dent in the thorns.

I miss my husband, my children, my home. If we ever want to be free of this place, we need to focus on the matter at hand.

We need a plan.

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[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

[A message is written down in a notebook and held up in front of the orb.]

Have there been many expeditions out to the thorns? What do we know about them?

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Not many. All we know is that they are alive, and they want to eat everything.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

Anything been able to stop them or slow them down so far?

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

It appears lightning might be somewhat effective, but otherwise we haven't found anything.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

[Lightning. Ginia makes a mental note to pass on the information to Giles and Helios.]

Is there anything stopping people from taking a trip out there?

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Nothing at all.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

I wonder why more people haven't gone out there to see?

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Ignorance. Or fear, more likely.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

Both viable explanations, but perhaps it's time a trip is taken out there. Can't fight an enemy you don't know.

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Once was more than enough for me, thank you.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

I was planning on going there myself sooner or later. I'll bring a report back.

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Will you be alright on your own? Do you want an escort?

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

I'll be seeing if my friends want to come.

[A kind smile is offered before she writes more.]

But thank you for offering.

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

Of course. [ She nods. ] It would be cruel of me to send you away and not offer protection.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

I wouldn't be going if I couldn't take care of myself or my friends.

[Video]

[shorterinperson]

May the Gods protect you, then.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

[She bows her head.]

May the protect you too. And I hope you can see your family and home soon.