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The rain noticeably increases after the word "mostly" is spoken.

((Wake me up when I do something to help the group. So far, all I seem to have done is hinder us.))

((Alyssa went back to sleep?))

((No, I'm still awake. I'm just saying that I don't seem to have done anything to help the group.))

((Its a rather large group, and I hope I did not offend you in any way. I am using you partially as the comic relief, which I hope you do not mind. If you want, I can cease using you in that manner. Also magic becomes quite useful at the ladder lvs. Maging is a class I intended to have a payoff when work is put into it.))

"So, Whoever is holding the stone, I would like to see it. I think I might know something about it. It does seem slightly familiar." Garwend repeated his question to the group as they probably didn't hear him before.

((I am at a complete loss of ideas right now. Excuse my absence.))

Zenowo stares outside the cave. "We should take our leave. The rain is not going to stop any time soon."

Kaleth shook himself awake when he heard Garwend's request. Although he doubted the possibility of him knowing anything related to the stone, it was worth a shot. The Thragon walked over to the gladiator, handing him the small stone that occasionally pulsated with faint green light. A short moment passed before he started speaking.

"Perhaps you can find what the others could not." Kaleth said as he walked past Garwend, into the deeper recesses of the cave.

When he reached the end of the cave, he returned to the spot he had found the corpses at. Kaleth decided to search the area for things he had missed. While he couldn't find much, he did find something he missed the first time around - a torn page stuck into the maw of a Dwarven skull. Kaleth reached out and grabbed it, inspecting it for a moment before reading it. The paper described the ominous warning of a madman, claiming that any and all who attempt to understand the affliction would become insane.

"Peculiar..." he said to himself as he placed the torn page into the old tome.

As he did so, Zenowo had suggested that the party venture forth through the rain, as it would likely not stop soon. Kaleth heard this, and returned to the group. He began gathering his things and spoke.

"It is settled then. We move through the rain towards Marshtowers. On the slim chance that the authorities are still looking for us, then we've got to move." Kaleth explained, his voice echoing slightly through the cave.

"I'm going to hold onto the stone for now, I think I might know some old relic reader that might pin down one of these symbols, " Garwend replied to the Thragon at which then he started inspecting the stone for anything that might not be related to the symbols, like maybe what the stone is made of.

The team pack their belongings and once again head south to Marsh Towers. At first the path was somewhat muddy, it gave way to gravel and dull shale as the trail began to slope downward.

((I am soon going to incorporate new perks that can be gained via leveling up. Each class will have a unique set, some of which will be shared by other classes. They will be gained at random. Each of these perks can have multiple levels, like counter. A level 1 there is a 2% chance that person will strike back at the enemy. At level 2 it increases to 4%, at level 3 to 6% and so on. About half of them will have a level cap while some will not.))

While traveling down, Garwend makes a groan and moves in such a way as to indicate that his left foot was in pain. He finds a Standard Cuprite Obsidian Earring (+4 Magic Defense and Water Damage +d4) attached to the bottom of his boot.

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((Its a rather large group, and I hope I did not offend you in any way. I am using you partially as the comic relief, which I hope you do not mind. If you want, I can cease using you in that manner. Also magic becomes quite useful at the ladder lvs. Maging is a class I intended to have a payoff when work is put into it.))

((You bet I mind! I've put way too much thought into my backstory to be used as the damned comic relief!))

((Hang on, how long have I been the comic relief?))

((I think the moment you suggested that it would be funny if I had your character do something. I do not recall the specifics, but I misinterpreted that as as "I want to be the funny one". I shall hence forth make the events happen around your character in a more serious tone.))

((I'm going to Arizona for about a week. So excuse my absence until then.))

((Oh cool, perks specific to a class sound great. I presume that earring means that you add a d4 to any water damage you do? Or does it mean that all attacks gain a d4 water damage. Either way, it's pretty good. Could probably throw that on Alyssa to buff her water damage, both from Waterfall(when it's learned enough ap to be castable) and Wave. Since Garwend is absent, I'll redistribute that item.))

Kaleth begrudgingly left the stone in Garwend's care. Hopefully, the man could be trusted. The Thragon and his companions began packing up the equipment and other such items. When the group was ready, they set out into the rain, heading towards Marshtowers. The cold air of the mountain was only worsened by the rain.

The travel took a while, but eventually, the group reached a path down the mountain. The was muddy and eroded, making it difficult to traverse, especially while moving downwards. Somewhere along the way, Garwend felt a sharp pain, or at the very least, a discomfort in his left foot. He eventually motioned the group to stop, finding the pain quite hindering in his movements. Kaleth walked over to investigate.

...

Kaleth was able to remove a shard of stone from Garwend's boot. Upon washing the grime and dirt away in the rain, it was discovered that the item was no regular piece of stone. It seemed to be a piece of jewelry, likely an earring. It had a dark purple color, and there were deep crimson gems embedded within. While Kaleth knew little of earrings in particular, he had a feeling that this one was magical in origin. He walked over to Alyssa and offered it to her.

"This earring seems... Magical. I know not what its purpose is, but perhaps it might help you." Kaleth said as he outstretched his hand.

When he was finished, he quickly reoriented himself towards the path towards Marshtowers.

"Now that that's done, we should continue."

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((I think the moment you suggested that it would be funny if I had your character do something. I do not recall the specifics, but I misinterpreted that as as "I want to be the funny one". I shall hence forth make the events happen around your character in a more serious tone.))

((It would be funny if Alyssa had to guard again =/= I want to be the funny one.))

((I do want to be funny, but not like that! I want to be funny to lighten everyone's spirits when they have virtually no hope. I don't want humor at my expense!))

I gazed at it. "An earring? What am I supposed to do with that? Hold it? I can't exactly put the damned thing on! And what good will it do if it's not worn?"

((On an unrelated note, Happy Holidays to everyone.))

Kaleth rose an eyebrow at the errant elementalist. He caught wind of her irritated tone, and wondered if he had done something to offend her. In his tribe, things were passed arround if they had some sort of worth. Instead of asking her why, he decided to concede to the impending argument to prevent it entirely.

"Perhaps you can sell it if you find little use for it. In any case, we need to keep moving."

((Hey, I'm still here. Feel free to kick my character from RP (I asked him if it's okay and he said yes).))

((Thank you Shadow. Happy holidays to you and everyone else as well. Also I have plans for your character. Side note, feel free to suggest any perks for classes and jewelers ingame give piercings to ears for free.))

The group walk down the rocky, muddy path, finally passing the base of the mountain. Eastern Marsh Towers was in site, only a short walk away through a road dotted by farms, huts and orchards. They stop short just before the gate as a group of guards halt them.

"Please stop for a moment." One of the guards says as he approaches the party brandishing a short sword, not in a threatening manner, but rather a dutiful one.

"We are on the lookout for someone and will need to inspect you".

The guard looks over at the team. "Someone with a . . . stone? Hold on a moment."

He reaches in his pocket, reveals a paper, unfurls it and examines it. "Hmm . . ."

((I'm not wearing one damn earring. That's basically punk. And aren't we, you know, a little early for punk?))