Scouting the Forest for Dwarves

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[106] Talik: Scouting the forest for dwarves.
Tue Aug  2 08:29:43 2011
To: Shalonesti Shalonesti_Kingdom Imm (RP)
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Once the meeting was adjourned Talik began preperations to meet Jinquil
near the southern gates of Shalonesti.  Jinquil had already summoned a small
battalion of Elven forces.  Talik spoke briefly with the Senator claiming he
did not wish a large number of elves to accompany him.  Talik picked two
rangers, who were skilled with a bow, and a druid for healing, and skill
with their staff.  Also with his choice came the safety of the three, all
being able to hide quite well in the forest setting that they ventured.
Talik tipped his head to the Senator and all of the brave elves that stood
in ranks, then headed east into the forest. 


As they ventured deeper into the forest, Talik's elven ears could hear the
sounds of chopping, and overall loudness of dwarves.  Though they were still
a great distance away, the stench of dwarves, and flame filled the air.
Talik knew that this was not a good sign.  Talik explained to his party,
that we will not perish this day.  If we are outnumbered, do whatever you
must to escape safely.  The elves agreed. 


The small party crept closer to the large dwarven army, all of the sounds
were much louder now.  Talik sent the quickest ranger of the two to scout
ahead of the group, while Talik and the rest remained hidden.  After 20
minutes the ranger returned.  She told Talik just what he had feared.  This
was an all out battle heading toward Shalonesti.  The dwarves were burning
and chopping and murdering defenseless elves that lived in the deep woods,
and had not received word of the refuge Shalonesti had begun.  Knowing the
slow pace that the dwarves were moving, Talik ordered the rangers, and druid
to split up.  For one hour, find all of the elves living in the deep forest,
and direct them immediately to Shalonesti's gates to seek refuge.  Tell them
that food, shelter, clothes, and toys for the children will be provided.
Just as the elves were about to head on their mission, Talik reminded them
once again.  We do not perish this day, be quick, be safe.  One hour! 
Talik who was already packing light for the trip, flew through the forest to
the south.  Knowing that he could not blend into the surroundings as well as
the rangers, or druid, he had to be fast.  Finding elves scattered within
the forest Talik directed them to Shalonesti Kingdom.  Knowing that the
dwarves would be coming soon, he kept the elves at a relentless pace, even
helping carry the smaller children.  When the hour was up, Talik returned to
the Kingdom's gates.  Where all three members of his party were waiting.

The refugees were taken inside the Kingdom where they would be protected and
cared for.  After a quick debriefing from his party members, Talik went
straight to the Speakers to tell him of his findings.