Upon hearing Nellie's request, Khorvalis says some words in a long-forgotten tongue and reaches into his leather satchel [Resourcefulness] "As you requested, my child..." the old druid's voice is calm and composed, he does not let slightest tinge of fear show as he magically retrieves from...

"Now, now... now." Khorvalis interrupts the Seer, trying to deflect any confrontation that might ensue. "Personally, I enjoy the company of those from different races. Our strength lies in our diversity. We will reach our destination soon enough." The old Ga'vin smiles at Eli and...

***OOG - Khorvalis has Scout and Wilderness Survival.... plus he's gonna do his Druid thing and try to talk to animals for any information about the area and its inhabitants***

Khorvalis sees Gondowon catch the Seer. He let's out a sigh of relief. Seeing the last of the party emerge from the gate, Khorvalis attempts to peer into the portal to get a glimpse of the so-called monsters, but to no avail. The magic of the gate abruptly ends and the portal seals shut. "My ey...

(OOG- KHORVALIS)

Khorvalis sees Nellie shove Gondowon through the portal and shoots her a glaring look. His eyes are filled with a look of shock and slight irritation. "Now was that entirely necessary, dear Nellie?" Hesitant but remembering his loyalty to his crewmate, the Ga'vin druid musters enough coura...

"Nellie, given your two suggestions, I must say that I would be most comfortable traversing through the forest. But how can we be sure as to which "safe beat" corresponds to which locale? Either way, I do not feel it wise to divide the party in any way. We are safest together. Whichev...

***OOG***

Khorvalis and the portal are right outside the steps of the tavern entrance...

And Morgause was standing at the threshold of the tavern looking outside...

Khorvalis pays no attention to the antics of Kaylan and Morgause. Instead, the old druid remains focused at the task at hand. Together with his crewmate, they consult their books for clues as to the portal's rhythmic pattern. "Gondowon, look at this rune here in my prayerbook... it looks awfull...

"Wait, my dear... do not rush into things just yet." Khorvalis holds his staff in front of Nellie, barring her passage through the portal. The Hierophant examines the magicks that surround the gateway, stopping momentarily to consult a small prayerbook he draws from his leather satchel. Hi...

***OOG*** Some of us are inside and some are outside the tavern. Nell is outside, Rusty came from outside and was at the door of the tavern but then turned around to give Kaylan a dagger, Eli is inside at a table and so is Kolvar, Khorvalis is at the open door of the tavern, Odrak went from the tabl...

The old druid finishes his incantation and his pendant's fiery glow suddenly fades. Khorvalis continues his squeaking sounds as Odrak draws closer. The druid smiles at the Orc mage and then points his finger to a hole in the ground, right beneath the tavern's steps. "Come now, my friend. You ar...

Khorvalis pulls out a small piece of parchment from his leather satchel and then a quill with some ink. The Ga'vin Hierophant begins to scribe some words onto the small parchment and then rolls it up and holds it fast with a thin length of twine. Just as he finishes doing so, Khorvalis is surprised ...

"Now, now, Morgause... let us not judge our new friend so harshly."

Khorvalis places his wrinkled hand on top of the Witch's, as if to calm the Seer.

"Do not forget, there is a human adage... the quill is mightier than the sword," Khorvalis says with a gentle smile.

"She is called the 'Winter Witch' but her heart is anything but cold." The voice of an old man harkens from the back room of the tavern. It grows closer. "I see you have found your way to Brennondale, Keldor... or was it Khervil... nope that wasn't it." Into the light steps forwa...