Camping with the biggest campfire...

[Umbris (AC 2 | HP 37/37)]

Will put the rock away "I dont think charmed. She's just prettier then you, shadow licker."

[Niachi]

Looking again at the portrait of Ms. Thang,

"Hmm.. maybe. Let's put that away until we need it."

To Quila:

"A mountain of hearth, eh? I'll ask our escorts."

He pops his head out of the tent and yells over the roar of heat:

"Heyo! We're heading to the heart of the Hearth soon! It's near a great sloping tall part, where it's even more comfy for you, with all the Salamander the eggs. Is this tall place our destination, or further?"

[DM Bob]

Retcon: Some two hours into your rest, the third pulse you feel since your arrival occurs.

The fourth pulse occurs just as Niachi realizes that he needs to cast another language deciphering dweomer in order to communicate with the flame-kin of the Hearth.

[Skrye [AC3; 48/48HP]]

- Skrye nods sideways without understanding the plan and the goal of Niachi's words out but she waits, can't do more, although keeping aware of her surroundings


[OOC: Detect Noise 42% out of 70%,success.
AC 3; Protection vs Fire.
SPELLS: 1stLvl(5/5), 2ndLvl(5/5), 3rdLvl(4/4), 4thLvl(3/3)]

[Niachi]

Retcon:

"I'll ask our escorts..."


He mutters the tent-opening Word, pops his head out of the tent and yells over the roar of heat:

"Dwkef! Hryuti rfrr...."

His Tongues are not connecting. He holds up a hand as if they know this gesture, hopes it is not some threat, returns inside to recast Tongues.
CON roll 19 (fail)

"No communication with them outside, I'll try again after more rest..."


Available:
2/1/1/1

[Quila Oris (John M.)]

“What did you need it for? I could give it a try?”

[AthasianLaborer]

"Are you having trouble centering your Will [Elven: Esteemed Nephew]?  When we are done with this task, we should meditate together some more"

[DM Bob]

There is nothing of import for the tari to hear outside of the roar of the Eternal Hearth when the tent's flap is opened.

***

Communication via Quila's spell confirms the following from the elemental denizens.

"The Dying Heart is the hottest point there... you seem to have the right concept of where it lies."

The flames bob up and down in agreement.

"We will lead you there, cold ones. Tarry not; fires that touch your foes have been bright while you've rested. The spirits cry in pain from darkness wrought from Entropy's kiss."

[Quila Oris (John M.)]

“What spirits?” Quila prods while the group gets ready to get back on the road to the fire mountain. “We thank you for your guidance in matters of the flame oh fiery ones.”

[Coden Rokos (Jesse H.)]

Coden wipes his brow habitually as all the fire makes him feel hot, even if he's not actually burning.

[AthasianLaborer]

Quila opens the tent flap to reenter just as ‘Muiko approaches it to study the new keywords and he is overcome by a wave of heat that knocks him out of the moment. He recalls the oppressive heat of the high sun day in the badlands south of Tyr, the sounds of the kank herd chittering, the smell of the sygra hide drying in the sun. He stands there in the way, apparently oblivious to Quila’s desire to reenter. “Am I not allowed back in?” she asks. [Elven: “Yes mama- ] -er, Quila” he says as he steps out of her way and quickly brushes his eyes. “What spirits you ask? Perhaps they are speaking of their own kind? They are eager to assist us as they know we’re working towards the demise of something that has plagued them as much as it plagues Athas.”

[DM Bob]

Sept 9, 2024 8:13:08 GMT -12 Quila Oris (John M.) said:

“What spirits?” Quila prods while the group gets ready to get back on the road to the fire mountain. “We thank you for your guidance in matters of the flame oh fiery ones.”

"Our brothers and sisters that share your realm, but more in spirit than flame or flesh. Spirits of the land cry a single tear as they crumble into black ash, defiled from the very reality that your very realm is woven from. Whether you can tell or not, it does get felt here as well as heard if you know where to reach & listen."

The rest of your rest and dememorizations finish within the hour. Disassembling the tent takes about ten minutes or so with all your help. You may begin to travel once more unless something causes you to halt.

[Attilius]

The giant gladiator gears up inside. Right before they begin breaking down the tent, he'll guzzel down the remaining water in the center room bowl then helps start folding the canvas shell.

[Niachi]

Niachi helps pack the tent and gets ready for a final push. He quietly asks to hold the book for a moment to judge its weight for possible teleporting it into the heart of Osuth.

[AthasianLaborer]

"Of course!" 'Muiko says as he hands the Tome to Niachi while still in the safety of the tent.  "You should let him handle the Mask too, it won't hurt to know if they can each be sent ahead of us" he says looking to Umbris.