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"Good. Speed is of the essence at this time, your return will be guaranteed by arcane means. It will be detailed in a missive that you will receive on the morrow. Go now Heru, return to your home and prepare yourself for your journey. Return here in the morning and seat yourself in the fountain courtyard." The Lord of Ikos stood then and took a few steps away from Nimavel. "You are doing a great service to your people and I thank you for that." He left the room then leaving Nim to his thoughts and actions.
The following morning Ashwood was covered in a heavy silver mist that flowed off the elvish gulf. It was chilly for the summer a strong breeze forcing its way through the streets of the Amethyst Court. Little activity could be seen through the streets as Nimavel made his way through secret paths towards Ashwood. There too in the home of the Eldar family little stirred, a few servants could be seen preparing the house for the day.
Once inside the Fountain Courtyard, the central yard of the keep, Nimavel would be greeted by the sounds of a few fountains. A large ornate fountain filled the center of the courtyard, its base a full twelve feet in diameter with a large aspen tree at its center causing the cascade of water. Situated in the corners of the courtyard were four smaller fountains, only six feet in diameter with a phoenix as the center pieces, the Luviel families totem.
"Welcome Heru Mynendil." A soft voice could be heard through the silver mist coming from the central fountain. Splashes could be heard as if somebody lounged within the cool waters of the giant fountain. "I'm pleased that you have come so early, it is better that we do this in secret while the rest of the house slumbers." Nimavel could hear a larger amount of water sliding off a body then the trace of a tall slender body coming towards him through the mist.
The voice belonged to Nayré, a child of the Telyri that Saran'tyr had given the rite of familial embrace. She had been one of the Phoenix Lords most gifted students and spent her days and most of her nights frolicking in the pools of the fountain court.
"Are you ready for your departure?"
Last edited by Azurite; January 26, 2008 at 05:20 PM.
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