Old+Foes+Revisited

Three figures cloaked in black wearing masks that covered the lower half of their faces remained close to the two elves that walked through the village in [|Earthwood]. One of the elves was male, dressed in black sorcerer style robes while the other was female, armored in black leather and carrying a bow. After stopping at a couple of homes they came to one that answered the door.

"Excuse me, dear lady, I am looking for an elven woman... mostly blind... who goes by the name of Feahni Selinthrin," the sorcerer began in a rather charming voice. "Feahni," the woman nodded, "Yes... she was my neighbor for a long time... My son was friends with her daughter. I'm afraid that you've missed them. She and her husband left a couple of months ago." The elven sorcerer frowned, "Is her daughter still here then?" "No... I believe she left months before they did. I haven't seen her in a long time," the elder human woman shook her head.

"Do you know where they were going?" Sivehn smiled at her. The woman frowned suddenly, "Why did you say you were looking for Feahni?" "She's an old friend," the sorcerer assured her, patting her hand, "It seems she's gotten herself into trouble and I came as soon as I could... I would be so grateful for any help you could give me."

She smiled pleasantly, buying into his charm, "Of course! I'm sorry, but I don't know where she and her husband went... only something about an old score to settle... her daughter, Sen... she left with another elf, I believe... Minoc!" She called for her son in the other room, "Do you know where Aralethis took Sena?"

The sorcerer perked up at the name, "Did you say... Aralethis? ...from Sun's Heart?" Could it really be the same elf who had left their establishment after reporting on Feahni's whereabouts? ...if so, what role did he have with her daughter? ...and is that why Wharrel and the others never returned?

The woman shook her head, "I don't know where he was from... he stuck to himself mostly. My son and Sen played with him in the woods." A young man walked into the room eyeing the darkly clad group, "I didn't know we had company..." "Minoc," the elder woman laid a hand on his arm, "These gentlemen are looking for Feahni and Sen... do you know where she went?" He shook his head, still eyeing the strangers warily.

The sorcerer smiled, "Did you know Aralethis?" "Unfortunately," Minoc nodded, "Why do you ask?" <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"Tell me... do you remember a man named Wharrel coming through here months ago?" Sivehn answered his question with another question. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Wharrel... a flash of recognition was in Minoc's eyes... wasn't that the name Lethis had used for that rogue in the woods? The one who had accused him of selling out Sen's family... Visions of bloody bodies on the ground sent a shiver up his spine. He recognized some of the symbols the rogues had been wearing on the men in front of him and he shook his head, "I think you all should leave."

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"Minoc! Don't be so rude to our guests," his mother shook her head, "What's gotten into you?" She turned back to the sorcerer, "Forgive my son. He hasn't been the same since Sen left. I'm sorry we couldn't help you more... I do hope that you find Feahni in time to help her. She's a wonderful woman."

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"It was a pleasure to meet you, madame. You've been a big help," the sorcerer kissed the back of her hand, "her daughter... Sen... was her name Sen Selinthrin then?" <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"Oh, no... she had quite a long name," the woman laughed, shaking her head, "Senathliel? With a long last name... I can't quite remember... Minoc?" <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Her son frowned, shaking his head, and whispering harshly to his mother, "Stop helping them. I don't trust them." <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The sorcerer smiled, "Senathliel, that's a great start. Thank you again for your time." He placed a small bag of several coins into the woman's hand, "Have a wonderful day."

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The rogues walked close with the elves as the sorcerer spoke, "Feahni will be difficult... but a daughter... that's a weakness we can exploit. If she's traveling with Aralethis she could be difficult to track... though what he is up to, I'm not sure... but it could be why Wharrel's group never returned. Find them. Take whoever you need. Bring me that girl." <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The female elf in leathers who had remained quiet during the questioning turned to the sorcerer, "Do you want me to go with them, Siv? I knew Aralethis. I'm the one who brought him in to the fold years ago." <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"No, Lindii, While they search Earthwood, we will send you with a second group north into Damara. See if you can find any trace of them there," Sivehn answered. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"As you wish, my love," she nodded, walking alongside him as the rogues encircled them.