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January 29, 2005

Chapter 3: The Diviner's Cottage

The party soon found themselves comfortably seated inside the crone's cottage, admiring the furnishings as the old woman - Eudora - prepared dinner in the kitchen. While waiting, the door opened and a giant of a man entered the cottage; the newcomer, a wood giant by the name of Ash Hallowbark, introduced himself and casually reclined in front of the fire with the Company. Movement near the endtable heralded the introduction of Sprig, a chameleon-like wood dragon with a taste for fruit. Eudora brought dinner, and after everyone ate their fill, the evening turned towards questions. Eudora examined the party's newly acquired mysterious items. She explained the magic behind the glowing wand, and the armor that Thomasin wore. But when it came to the dagger that Leif carried, Eudora got up and led them outside to the stone tower out back.

Inside the tower, the Company gaped at a massive wooden loom which filled the hollow interior. Threads of a thousand colors rolled out from massive spools that wove together - seemingly of their own accord - into a brilliant, unfinished tapestry. Eudora explained that this was the Weave, the magical incarnation of the mystic Pattern, by which all things are shown. Eudora showed the party the Threads that represented their own lives, explaining that they were "Tah'vai'ryn", or "guiding threads", and that they pulled the pattern into their own making. Thus, the destiny of this age would be dependant upon their deeds.

Soon, the party turned in, having been shown to their rooms by their hostess. Their sleep was broken, however, when a loud knock sounded at Eudora's front door. Investigating, they found that a local woodsman stood upon the stoop, but there was something odd about him. Eudora warned them not to open the door, and then left to secure the tower. Not being ones for following good advice, the party - accompanied by Ash - snuck out the back and around to the front to observe the midnight visitor. Suddenly, a familiar howl pierced the gloom, and one of the "shadow wolves" from the previous evening was spotted. Upon attempting to re-enter the cottage from the way they left, the party was set upon by more of the dark beasts. They fought hard, driving the wolves back, until suddenly they found themselves facing the other member's of the woodsman's family - except that they were dark, empty shells of their former selves. Obviously, something had drained the souls from their bodies, then sent those bodies into battle...

Having regained the cottage, Thomasin, Leif, and Ash fought their way to the tower, calling for Eudora. Upon breaking down the door, they found the woodsman's two sons admist the wreckage of the Loom. As they watched, the sons hurled a burning torch into the remains of the Weave - and in horror as the flames engulfed the tower. Fleeing back to the cottage, Thomasin and Leif went to gather their belongings. As Leif entered his room, a tall shadow loomed over him. A massive axe cut through the air, barely missing the ranger. As they fought, Thomasin entered, brandishing the glowing wand. The red light spilled out, illuminating the shadows and driving the shadowman back, long enough for the two to escape. Reuniting with their comrades at the edge of the forest, the party turned to watch Eudora's cottage engulfed in flames.

Posted by Terrepin at January 29, 2005 05:07 PM

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