BTW, I imagined the strange wanderers more darkly. I imagined them as more Blue/Black than White/Green. And they are asking for a 'Job' in return for the staff, not really welcoming them into the community. Will that be a problem. I can change it if necessary.
Cirwen had journeyed deep into the spirit world as a favor for a living relative, ancient aunt Valora. Her aunt needed to know the location of a lost family estate and Cirwen agreed to find another of their line beyond the veil who may remember. It had taken some time, but she was able to find a much celebrated knight of the family who defended the lands in his life. Cirwen was excited to return with the information, but her heart sank when she moved across the veil. The whole place was devastated. Where once stood the beautiful wooded refuge of Ellesar, now there was only ruins. The sight of it hit her like a cannon and all she could do the first night was weep.
When she could clear her mind a bit, she tried to explore the remains for any clue to what may have caused the demise. After much searching, she could find no clue of what happened. Just then she heard the sound of wagons. She moved a little into the wood and watched as a caravan of gypsies arrived. They seemed shocked to find the city destroyed as well, but decided to set up camp anyways. They had many exotic wares and dressed outlandishly, but otherwise they were no different from average traders. Soon an elderly woman approached the trees, almost looking right at her. She spoke in a strong clear voice, "Hello, miss spirit. You don't have to hide, we know you are there. Come out." Cirwen was a little surprised, but also curious. She moved closer to the woman, "Oh, hello. I wasn't trying to spy, I just didn't realize anyone would even know I was around."
The woman chuckled, "Our people carry the gift of the gypsy eye. It has many benefits, including seeing ghosts. We came here looking to trade with the forest elves and were shocked to see the city is destroyed. Do you know what happened?"
A shadow grew over Cirwen's face, "No... sadly. I too am seeking answers. I went away for a while and returned to find it like this. It was once my home."
The old woman sighed, "I am sorry to here that, you poor thing. Lost your life, and then your people. You look a bit faded... has your grave been given attention lately?"
Cirwen shook her head, "Not in along time, most people don't remember where the graves from that war lie."
"Can you show me?"
Cirwen nodded at the old woman and led her deep into the wood where a group of ancient graves lay hidden among the dense overgrowth. The old woman shook her head, "No, no, no. This will not do."
She spent the next hour cleaning the graves up nicely. Some were already so old and cracked by roots that they crumbled, but not Cirwen's. The old woman put fresh flowers at each grave, burned sacred herbs and said a blessing over them. The whole time Cirwen could feel her spirit replenishing, a fullness she had not felt in years. The old woman noticed.
"See how a little love can even nourish a spirit that has passed? That should help you as you find out what happened."
"Yes, thank you so much."
Just then, another spirit emerged from the newly cleaned graves, an aging spellcaster. He thanked the woman for her service and told Cirwen he had seen a dark looking figure pass North through the wood from Ellesar before the destruction, but he was not a roaming spirit as Cirwen and could not follow. The being was dressed as a necromancer or warlock.
Cirwen thanked the spirit for the information and bid the old woman farewell, knowing that her journey now would take her North.
Ok. The fires Carlos keep lighting attracted Cirwel's attention and they meet. however, a squad of soldiers attacks you, and they have to work together to defeat them. Challenge: Each of you, create a non-creature spell that they use to escape the soldiers, and update your legendary. Thank you!
Cirwen thanks the gypsies and says her last good byes. She is about to go when soldiers approach from the road headed North. The old woman says, "Soldiers are always pestering, taking our money unjustly and imprisoning us."
As she speaks, the other gypsies ready their weapons. Cirwen adds, "I will help protect you." Though she felt much stronger after the cleaning of her grave, she knew she would not be much help alone. "I will return shortly. Hold them off as best you can." With that Cirwen dashed into the wood.
She hurried to the spot where she spoke to the other spirit and quickly drew a summoning glyph in the ether of the spirit world. The spirit had died a very long time ago and Cirwen struggled to call him out. She drew heavily from the wood's stores of magic and finally the spirit was summoned.
"Elven hero! Defend your lands as you once did, they are under attack!" The spirit grinned, "How I have longed to hold my sword again." Cirwen followed the warrior out towards the battle where gypsies were engaged in heavy fighting with the soldiers. The spirit waded into the skirmish, cutting soldiers down with ease. Cirwen did not stand by. Her magics were able to assist in the taking down of soldiers as well.
After the battle, Cirwen rested with the gypsies before continuing her journey in the morning. The spirit guarded the camp at night and retreated into the woods to patrol it at dawn.
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When she could clear her mind a bit, she tried to explore the remains for any clue to what may have caused the demise. After much searching, she could find no clue of what happened. Just then she heard the sound of wagons. She moved a little into the wood and watched as a caravan of gypsies arrived. They seemed shocked to find the city destroyed as well, but decided to set up camp anyways. They had many exotic wares and dressed outlandishly, but otherwise they were no different from average traders. Soon an elderly woman approached the trees, almost looking right at her. She spoke in a strong clear voice, "Hello, miss spirit. You don't have to hide, we know you are there. Come out."
Cirwen was a little surprised, but also curious. She moved closer to the woman, "Oh, hello. I wasn't trying to spy, I just didn't realize anyone would even know I was around."
The woman chuckled, "Our people carry the gift of the gypsy eye. It has many benefits, including seeing ghosts. We came here looking to trade with the forest elves and were shocked to see the city is destroyed. Do you know what happened?"
A shadow grew over Cirwen's face, "No... sadly. I too am seeking answers. I went away for a while and returned to find it like this. It was once my home."
The old woman sighed, "I am sorry to here that, you poor thing. Lost your life, and then your people. You look a bit faded... has your grave been given attention lately?"
Cirwen shook her head, "Not in along time, most people don't remember where the graves from that war lie."
"Can you show me?"
Cirwen nodded at the old woman and led her deep into the wood where a group of ancient graves lay hidden among the dense overgrowth. The old woman shook her head, "No, no, no. This will not do."
She spent the next hour cleaning the graves up nicely. Some were already so old and cracked by roots that they crumbled, but not Cirwen's. The old woman put fresh flowers at each grave, burned sacred herbs and said a blessing over them. The whole time Cirwen could feel her spirit replenishing, a fullness she had not felt in years. The old woman noticed.
"See how a little love can even nourish a spirit that has passed? That should help you as you find out what happened."
"Yes, thank you so much."
Just then, another spirit emerged from the newly cleaned graves, an aging spellcaster. He thanked the woman for her service and told Cirwen he had seen a dark looking figure pass North through the wood from Ellesar before the destruction, but he was not a roaming spirit as Cirwen and could not follow. The being was dressed as a necromancer or warlock.
Cirwen thanked the spirit for the information and bid the old woman farewell, knowing that her journey now would take her North.
no problem.
Move on and see who follows!
The fires Carlos keep lighting attracted Cirwel's attention and they meet. however, a squad of soldiers attacks you, and they have to work together to defeat them.
Challenge:
Each of you, create a non-creature spell that they use to escape the soldiers, and update your legendary.
Thank you!
As she speaks, the other gypsies ready their weapons. Cirwen adds, "I will help protect you." Though she felt much stronger after the cleaning of her grave, she knew she would not be much help alone. "I will return shortly. Hold them off as best you can." With that Cirwen dashed into the wood.
She hurried to the spot where she spoke to the other spirit and quickly drew a summoning glyph in the ether of the spirit world. The spirit had died a very long time ago and Cirwen struggled to call him out. She drew heavily from the wood's stores of magic and finally the spirit was summoned.
"Elven hero! Defend your lands as you once did, they are under attack!" The spirit grinned, "How I have longed to hold my sword again." Cirwen followed the warrior out towards the battle where gypsies were engaged in heavy fighting with the soldiers. The spirit waded into the skirmish, cutting soldiers down with ease. Cirwen did not stand by. Her magics were able to assist in the taking down of soldiers as well.
After the battle, Cirwen rested with the gypsies before continuing her journey in the morning. The spirit guarded the camp at night and retreated into the woods to patrol it at dawn.