Forum: Traveler's Tales
10-12-2010, 09:40 AM
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
10-02-2010, 01:23 PM
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<p> <strong>EPILOGUE</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>"Come on, Dad, we don't want to be late!" shouted the young man from a ways down the street. Tabaar smiled to himself, remembering his...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
10-02-2010, 11:35 AM
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<p> They thrived amid the ice as their...
<p> They thrived amid the ice as their ancestors had for so very long, and the combination of their hardiness and stamina, along with their greater understanding of the world around them, put the...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
10-02-2010, 09:28 AM
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<p> The building-up of New Halas proceeded...
<p> The building-up of New Halas proceeded apace; also various adventuring parties set out to help the Coldain push back the ever-present enemies and establish camps and waystations out on the...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-28-2010, 05:14 AM
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<p> The boats had unloaded their passengers...
<p> The boats had unloaded their passengers and the procession wound its way up the steep path to the town set on the heights. Everyone carried what they could; there would still be many trips...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-27-2010, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Preparations had been proceeding a...
<p> Preparations had been proceeding a feverish pace for days; at last, the flotilla was ready to sail. Leeroy and Treissae had worked hard getting their essential goods all packed up; Jimbob...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-24-2010, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Treissae had been corresponding with her...
<p> Treissae had been corresponding with her parents back in Kelethin; she told them of the events and asked their advice. Her mother pointed out that the children would benefit from being...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-17-2010, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Once they were well out into the...
<p> Once they were well out into the Commonlands, Leeroy stopped and turned to Alistair. "All right. Don't think we're safe just yet. Dropping yer guard out here is a bad idea. Speaking of...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-15-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Familiar territory it was, not that he...
<p> Familiar territory it was, not that he had expected ever to see the place again. He'd quietly walked into Scale Yard that morning, taking note of the changes. There were only three subjects...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-13-2010, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Tabaar dropped the bundle of clothing....
<p> Tabaar dropped the bundle of clothing. "Ye have a way of scaring the life out of me," he said tightly. "I expected to see ye come out in a pine box!" Leeroy stepped forward and put his hands...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-09-2010, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> The arrangements would take weeks to...
<p> The arrangements would take weeks to carry out; meanwhile, small schooners and assorted watercraft carried the curious and the foolhardy northward into the rough seas toward the...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
08-21-2010, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> A couple of months later, Tabaar started...
<p> A couple of months later, Tabaar started having strange dreams: he saw an icy landscape and yet it definitely wasn't Everfrost. Shadowy figures moved in the corner of his vision; when he...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
07-29-2010, 11:46 AM
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<p> Leeroy had to double up on everything!...
<p> Leeroy had to double up on everything! Another crib, twice the diapers, more sets of baby clothing.... he got Kebia's and Tabaar's help in purchasing the needed supplies then hired a wagon...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
07-22-2010, 09:57 AM
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<p> He still was in a state of shock;...
<p> He still was in a state of shock; twins??? Leeroy stared in wonder at his wife. How had she ever managed to carry them even to eight months? He'd been under the impression that she was a...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
07-13-2010, 09:09 AM
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<p> Treissae's belly seemed to be growing...
<p> Treissae's belly seemed to be growing visibly; within a couple days she was barely able to walk. "Bed rest, young lady," Tabaar ordered on the next day's visit. "Ye must not overtax...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
06-26-2010, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> "Ye'll need to excuse me for a bit,"...
<p> "Ye'll need to excuse me for a bit," Leeroy said. "I'm just.....well, filthy." "Of course," Tabaar replied. The Inquisitor padded into the bedroom, found some clean clothes, and headed to...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
06-24-2010, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 113
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
06-24-2010, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Treissae answered the door to find the...
<p> Treissae answered the door to find the Elder Mystic and his son Tyndall. "Come in, what can I do for -" she broke off abruptly when she saw they were not there for a social call. With a...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
06-22-2010, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> He stowed his belongings in the assigned...
<p> He stowed his belongings in the assigned locker and went to sit on the aft deck. Sunset brought a freshening sea from the southwest; the crew got busy shortening sail. "Storm on the way; be...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
05-10-2010, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Under Halasian rules and custom, as a...
<p> Under Halasian rules and custom, as a first-time father, Leeroy would soon have some extra responsibilities. Northmen from time out of mind traditionally presented their firstborn formally to...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
03-30-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> One afternoon Tabaar was visiting...
<p> One afternoon Tabaar was visiting Reesling when the bard proposed a visit to the certification board. "I passed my ranged test yesterday, thanks to Treissae's help with the pet vision, and I...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
03-27-2010, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> He stared at her for so long that...
<p> He stared at her for so long that Treissae started to wonder if he was somehow displeased. "Pregnant? A baby?" Leeroy finally managed to say. She nodded and he broke into a grin, then dropped...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
01-31-2010, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> The celebration had moved to the local...
<p> The celebration had moved to the local tavern, leaving the newlyweds their privacy. "Can we go home too?" Treissae asked Leeroy. "I'm feeling kind of tired." "Of course we can; are ye all...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
01-26-2010, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> "I've gone out and watched a few other...
<p> "I've gone out and watched a few other conjurors at work besides yerself," Leeroy told Treissae a few days later. "None of them show any sign of trouble with that spell. I even asked one...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
01-04-2010, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p>His mouth hung open for a long moment. The...
<p>His mouth hung open for a long moment. The blurred brightness resolved itself into what seemed to be a group of people standing in front of him. "Have I died? Is this the Ethernere?" Reesling...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
12-31-2009, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> A set routine was swiftly established;...
<p> A set routine was swiftly established; at dawn Treissae would go to the mage tower training grounds for classes, and Leeroy would watch for a while. After a couple of hours he would walk...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
12-10-2009, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> After the meal the five of them headed...
<p> After the meal the five of them headed into South Qeynos. "Where'd ye learn to cook like that?" Tabaar asked Warlaa. "My mother taught me a few tricks but mostly I just experimented. I paid...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
12-08-2009, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> He rolled over and looked down at the...
<p> He rolled over and looked down at the Wood Elf; she gave him a sleepy smile. Leeroy silently thanked Karana once again for the gift of this woman's love. "We need to be up and seeing to the...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
11-16-2009, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> He covered for his nervousness by...
<p> He covered for his nervousness by ordering another ale and engaging the group in a spirited conversation about their past adventures. Reesling didn't know what else to do. Tabaar eyed his...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
10-19-2009, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p>It was a lot for both Warlaa and Raldyr to...
<p>It was a lot for both Warlaa and Raldyr to take in; they each had a lot of unanswered questions. The Ranger began to compare notes with Tyndall and Leeroy concerning their respective childhoods;...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-26-2009, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Raldyr hung back, abruptly ashamed of...
<p> Raldyr hung back, abruptly ashamed of himself. Sure, he'd just been a boy back then but it didn't excuse what he had done.... "Raldyr, come closer, please," Reesling was saying. "Um...I...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
09-15-2009, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> By chance Treissae found a nice house...
<p> By chance Treissae found a nice house for rent in South Qeynos near the Concordium Mage Tower, well away from the castle area with its all-too-vigilant mounted guards. Leeroy looked around...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
08-18-2009, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> "I don't know what to say," Leeroy said...
<p> "I don't know what to say," Leeroy said after they had been seated in the tavern. "A round of ale for all, please," Tabaar ordered from the server. "Ye might say, thanks Dad," he replied...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
07-18-2009, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> "Are ye absolutely sure?" Tabaar asked...
<p> "Are ye absolutely sure?" Tabaar asked his son. "This is a major change, and ye are affected the most." "Aye, Dad, but it is a really good idea, and I think I'd like it a lot." "All right...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
06-29-2009, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 113
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
05-07-2009, 12:50 AM
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<p> "Melquon told us what he did for ye,"...
<p> "Melquon told us what he did for ye," Tabaar mentioned. "It's likely to cause some difficulties for ye with some of our people years from now when they notice ye not aging at the rate we...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-26-2009, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> He awoke in semidarkness, disoriented at...
<p> He awoke in semidarkness, disoriented at first. Leeroy turned his head to see an Elven form nestled up against his chest. A slow smile spread across his face as he realized that the worst...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-14-2009, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 113
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-13-2009, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Tabaar sat in his study, along with...
<p> Tabaar sat in his study, along with Tyndall, Reesling, Kebia, and Jimbob. "Well, that's what happened," the Elder Mystic concluded. "I just don't think we will ever see Leeroy again. He was...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-06-2009, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Leeroy looked up, startled. <em> A...
<p> Leeroy looked up, startled. <em> A what</em>? A Wood Elf man was watching him, and he didn't seem angry; in fact he held out his hand in a welcoming gesture. "Young man, you are under my...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-06-2009, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 113
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
04-05-2009, 01:49 PM
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<p> Treissae checked the mail and this time...
<p> Treissae checked the mail and this time she had a letter from home. After she got back to her apartment she excitedly tore off the seal and began to read. But the content was not what she...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
03-30-2009, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 113
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<p> After a couple of days, Tabaar noticed a...
<p> After a couple of days, Tabaar noticed a pattern. Leeroy would leave town for a few hours, coming back in the afternoon looking like he put in a full day of hard work. Then he'd clean up and...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
03-05-2009, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Kebia took Treissae to show her...
<p> Kebia took Treissae to show her available apartments; meanwhile, Leeroy got settled in at Reesling's place. "This is the guest room, which ye can arrange to yer liking. All I ask is that ye...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-27-2009, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Reesling swung his walking stick in an...
<p> Reesling swung his walking stick in an arc as he moved at a brisk walk. "Right down the street here is a great little place. I sing there quite often." He stopped and turned, reaching out to...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-16-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Treissae turned to Kebia. "I don't...
<p> Treissae turned to Kebia. "I don't understand...he was badly injured and now he's walking around like it never happened." "The Northmen are very hardy people; they cannot abide weakness...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-14-2009, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> "What did ye do in Freeport? Didn't ye say...
<p> "What did ye do in Freeport? Didn't ye say ye were a trainee in their Temple?" Tabaar wanted to know. Leeroy nodded. "I'll show ye." He walked down the beach to a cairn of stones at a cliff...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-09-2009, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> The shock of the cold water took his...
<p> The shock of the cold water took his breath away. He came to the surface gasping and sputtering; where was she? He finally saw a bundle of furs floating and struck out toward the object; it...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-09-2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> The Inquisitor sat and read the diary,...
<p> The Inquisitor sat and read the diary, trying to understand the events that had somehow lead up to this horrible day. Treissae had tried to comfort him, but he had asked to be left alone for...
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Forum: Traveler's Tales
02-09-2009, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 113
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<p> Leeroy and Treissae arrived back in town,...
<p> Leeroy and Treissae arrived back in town, proud of the Conjuror's accomplishments. They stopped by Tabaar's place to catch up on events; he suggested they help him with a surprise party for...
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