four breaks of the stone

[craggyfaced]

[The journals begins by dictating the sound of heavy boot steps crunching over the January snow, as if perhaps this might be one of those random entries.

A few seconds later, however, sounding rather hesitant, is a gruff voice addressing the page.]

Ahem. Since it is evident to me that I will not be returning home immediately, I suppose it it best for me to get some manner of work her in Paradisa - unfortunately the Peace Patrol, worthy effort though it is - does not pay anything. I wondered if anyone could recommend a place that would need help?

Ah. Also, this may be an odd request, but might there be a place where I might be able to acquire alchemical supplies? I don't require much, but I would rather....

[The sound of walking cuts of rather sharply followed by a small sound of surprised]

It would seem the castle has taken to kidnapping animals as well...

[He doesn't sound all that displeased. It's nice to see Blackalock again]

((ooc:So yeah, Durge is in the stables and has discovered his castle gift, i.e. his warhorse. Open in person and via journal!))

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[inafadingcrown]

[She laughs] It is well you said such a thing to me and not to another of my world! Dwarves and Elves are quite different folks and little love is lost between them for the most part. I may say also that my people have no aversion to iron. Indeed, as I alluded to, the Noldor were once great smiths and craftsmen.

[craggyfaced]

Curious how similar these words are, and how different things they are to each of us.

I think I would like to meet one of your dwarves someday.

[inafadingcrown]

It is something I have noted before. Even the other Elves here oft bear little resemblance to me and mine.

[A slight chuckle] Mayhaps you will have the chance. I would not wish this place upon any, but I may think of a number of dwarves who would make fine allies here.

[craggyfaced]

Mmmmm...I shall take your word on that, my lady. Allies are a fine thing, true, but what is it we are allies against?

[inafadingcrown]

Against whatever force holds sway over this world. I have not yet resigned myself to a lifetime of being subject to the whims of another.

[Oh, speaking of the castle's whims... Her voice softens a bit.] Whilst my mind is on this matter, I would thank you for the kindness you showed to me sometime ago. I was subject to what many here call a "loss" and spent nigh a week revisiting my childhood. I was called Artanis in my youth, so you would not have known me.

[craggyfaced]

The child was you?

[inafadingcrown]

She was.

[craggyfaced]

Then I am even more glad I was able to ensure your safety that day.

I did not know that castle had such power.

[inafadingcrown]

I have encountered few powers greater.

[craggyfaced]

I know I should not question it, considering that it brought all of us here, but even with all that I have seen, my lady, I have trouble understanding it.

[inafadingcrown]

As do I. As do most here.