After the most recent orc raid several Kinsarmar citizens noticed a
refugee wandering about the city. After tracking him down, we found out
his story. This is what he said.

You say, "Orcs."
Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "How do you live with
yourselves,
letting them walk Aetherius. Destroying our land with every breath they
take."

Sir Joran Elith says, "What are you looking for, Miandor."

Sir Joran Elith says, "Revenge?"

Sir Joran Elith says, "Why are you hiding in the shadows?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "It is safer to be in the
shadows
than in plain sight."

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "What do you want us to do with
the
orcs?"

Sir Joran Elith says, "The shadows protect, but usually there is a
reason to be
hiding like that. I would like to know what is your reason, and if
Kinsarmar
can help you."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "What do you usually do
when you
see orcs?

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Kill them but that doesn't solve
the
problem since they come back."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "The horde are plentiful. I
seek
their end as much as you do."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "You are correct. My
purpose is to
no longer take the fight to them, but to evade capture. I do not wish to
be in
their clutches."

Sir Joran Elith says, "One of Kinsarmar's objectives is the total
annihilation
of the Horde, do you know why they are so much active lately?"

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Why did they bother capturing
you? Do
you know something or have something they want?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I had hoped Kinsarmar
would keep
me safe for a time. Perhaps its time to move to one of the councils."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I will take my wife and we
will
head to Khandava, I think. They won't think to look there."

Sir Joran Elith says, "Well, as you can see, we just eliminated the
greenskins.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee scratches his head in confusion.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "You did?"

You drop the corpse of an orc scout.
You drop the corpse of a powerful orc archer.
You drop the corpse of an ominous orc warrior.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee creases his brow in a frown.

You say, "Yep."

Joran's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "A good orc is a dead orc."

Sir Joran Elith says, "You have your wife here in Kinsarmar?"

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Is the Orc Horde looking for you
in
particular?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says in shaking breaths, "I heard the warning
cry
and hid..", his voice drops as he says, "like a coward in the inn.".

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Perhaps. Perhaps not. I
don't
know the minds of the Horde."

Sir Joran Elith says, "Running to fight in a better situation is not
cowardice."

Sir Joran Elith says, "To fight later, I mean."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee nods his head.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "But I left my wife
unprotected."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee grumbles angrily.

Sir Joran Elith says, "Maybe we can move her to a safe location?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee nods his head.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I will move to Khandava.
Kinsarmar keeps getting Horde visitors and it is no longer safe here."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Limiana, my lovely wife.
We will
be leaving again before the Horde raids these walls again. What do you
think of
the sights of the lovely trees in Khandava?"

Sir Joran Elith says, "I hope your decision to move to Khandava proves
to be
the correct one, Mr shadows."

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee flashes Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee a joyous
smile.

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee says, "I follow your lead, husband."

Joran greets Limiana, a Lamiran refugee with a sincere smile.
Limiana, a Lamiran refugee cowers in a corner, whimpering.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee wraps a comforting arm around Limiana, a
Lamiran
refugee.

Sir Joran Elith says to Limiana, a Lamiran refugee, "We don't mean you
harm."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "My wife is not used to
living in
the shadows."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "The unknown now frightens
her."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I had hoped that the
quietness of
the Horde meant that we had a chance of living a somewhat normal life,
but, the
shadows are safest when threat can creep upon you at any moment."

Sir Joran Elith says, "But if you wish to move to Khandava, we will ask
of them
to grant you safe passage and protection, nor that it will be really
needed."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee thanks Joran profusely.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, "Although I have troubled you by
sspeaking in
my native tongue, I do not wissh to causs trouble amongst thees walls."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee creases his brow in a frown.

Sir Joran Elith says, "Great, where is someone of the Redwoods when you
need
'em."

"No problem," Joran says offhandedly to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I don't have the same
grasp of
common as you may have."

Sir Joran Elith says, "There are few things that make me happier that
killing
orcs."

You say to Joran, "I can escort them to Khandava. I know the way."

Joran gives you a nod of acknowledgement.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee whispers quietly to Limiana. After a few
seconds,
Limiana, a Lamiran refugee nods her head.

Sir Joran Elith says, "That seems a good idea."

Sir Joran Elith says, "Yaomitl, would you go with them as well?"

Squire Yaomitl says, "I will Sir."

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "If you follow me I will get you
and
your wife to Khandava safely. I swear it."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee urges Limiana, a Lamiran refugee onwards.

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee begins to follow you.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee begins to follow you.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Do not tarry, Bard. The
roads are
not always safe."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Do you think that orc
thief saw
us?"

You say, "And welcome to Khandava."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee creases his brow in a frown.


Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Perhaps it is not safe
here
either."


You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "I don't think so. I have seen
him
wandering about and he does not seem to be related to the horde. He is a
coward
that runs away at first glance."

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee says, "Husband, put trust in the council.
They will
protect us."

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee says, "The bard probably speaks the truth, he
is
most likely unlinked with the others."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I hope they don't steer us
wrong,
Lim."

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "What is this?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "We are indebted to you for
bringing us here.

You say to Dregaur, "Some refugees who didn't think Kinsarmar was safe
so they
wanted to come to Khandava."

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Not a problem. I dislike the
horde as
much as you do. Anyone who needs assistance with escaping or fighting
them
shall get it from me."

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "Well, Khandava would be far safer
I
suppose."

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "I am present here."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Such bravado, how can we
go
wrong?"

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I had assumed Kinsarmar
was the
Bastion of protection, but they are raided often. Do these gentle woods
see
much trouble?"

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "Orcs have been attacking rather
frequently lately."

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "They have been throwing their
lives away,
to be more precise."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "Here as well?"

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Orcs appear to have been
attacking
everywhere lately."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee nods slowly.

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "We do not wish to feel
trapped..
but is there a safe haven that we can use here?"

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "The entire council is safe."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "They said that of
Kinsarmar, but
the Horde made it to their strongest defended point."

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "It is simple."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee tilts his head and listens intently.

Dregaur S'Sylistha says, in Ssylsin, "If the horde enter this area, they
will
be slaughtered."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee says, in Ssylsin, "I will trust your
judgement for
now."

Limiana, a Lamiran refugee nods her head at Miandor in understanding.

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "I am sorry but the ability I was
using
to understand you, I am unable to use at the moment. But if you need any
help
feel free to contact me and I will come. Khandava is my second home so I
am
here often as well."

Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee gives you a nod of acknowledgement.

You say to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee, "Be well and I hope the horde
troubles
you no more."

You bow respectfully to Miandor, a Ssylsin refugee.


Penned by my hand on the 6th of Aequitas, in the year 596 AD.