Skyhold IC

OOC: Backdated. Sent from Crestwood on 19 Bloomingtide, shortly before the mission team heads back to Skyhold.

( To the Inquisition, c/o Leliana )

( To Hawke and Anders )

( To Viscount Tethras of Kirkwall )

[OOC: Backdated to before leaving]

[Mission Teams: Zevran, Mordecai, Ezio, Buffy, Lucy, Balthier, and Fran]

Hello! Some of you know me, I think. I've seen most of you about Skyhold. If you don't, I'm Merrill. I came from Kirkwall to join the Inquisition, but I spent the first part of my life in Ferelden which is why - one of the reasons why, I'm sure - I've been asked to help with this.

I tend to ramble, sorry. The village of Crestwood seems to have been having some trouble with dead bodies of people and animals, and the important people, you know, up top, think it's worth looking into. Since you were all so much help with the rift and, we hoped you might be willing to help with this, as well. It's a few days traveling, if you're all right with that, so best to pack well, but pack lightly.

And if you carry any healing potions or that sort of thing, it might be a good idea to bring them. Just in case.

[Hawke + Anders]

I'm going out of Skyhold for a bit. Don't worry about me, I'll have some of the new people with me and a couple few of them seem sensible. And Zevran, of course.

[Evening]

We have a situation in Haven. Demons coming through the Rift in force.

Inquisition soldiers should already have your orders. Any other experienced fighters and mages willing to help, report to the portal kindly? set up by two of our newest mages.

Healers, prepare to receive the injured.

We may have some regular arrivals as well, so keep alert.

Testing. Testing. Can everyone see this?

I sure hope so, because working on this was absolutely fascinating, and very exciting. And, if it doesn't work it will take far too long to figure out why. And, I rather think we need this sooner rather than later.

Anyway, in the hope you can all see this. Hello, I'm Dagna and I'm an Arcanist. I'm partly responsible for creating this method of communication. Which should be pretty secure, providing you use the instructions I provided with each journal. Still, if you have any questions, please let me know.

[Thedosians]

I'm getting reports of a strange creature arriving through the Rift. It appears capable of changing shape and attacked the guards on duty before escaping. The affected guards were discovered by their relief patrol, and appear to have lost all reason.

[Forces (All Fighters + Scouts)]

Keep alert for anything and anyone behaving strangely. No one is to patrol alone. I don't care how skilled you think you are.

I've only been back a month, and I do believe I eaten my own weight in cheese at least ten times already. Honestly, the lack of cheese is the worst thing about the fade.

[Sereda]

Okay, perhaps that's not entirely accurate. The very worst thing was being away from you.

How are you feeling, my love?

[Backdated to Monday]

[Thedosians]

Arl Teagan's healer brought rumours of darkspawn in the Hinterlands. Now that we'reback to normal, we need to investigate. It's a wide area to cover and we're short on Wardens currently in Skyhold. I'd like to borrow a few capable fighters, if the Inquisition can spare them. He might even appreciate the favor.

[Alistair + Zevran + Anders + Leliana]

She also brought a letter from Rica. She's Old Tegrin carried it from Orzammar to Redcliffe. Presumably Bhelen is too busy to write, but she tells me how pleased he was that I didn't die in the Wilds. I can only assume he leaves it to her because she manages to sound sincere. Supposedly, Endrin has practically mastered twin daggers at fourteen, and his aunt is his hero. If I thought her capable of it, I would say she's buttering me up for something. She says he's been begging for a chance to fight in the next Proving, but Bhelen refuses to let him risk it. That I believe.

It's good to feel like me again, but I have to admit, I did get a thrill out of being a - Jedi? Is that the term? - for a short while. It was like having twice as many senses as usual. I'm just a little bit jealous.

[Rey Skywalker]

I can't imagine what it's like to live with that all your life, and then suddenly lose it - even for a little while. How are you handling it?

[Alistair]

Not a single nightmare for Do you miss it?

I can't feel the Earth, and something's odd.

ANDERS? WHY AM I IN THIS CHILD? THIS WAS NOT OUR ARRANGEMENT.

It's been a good many years since I wished I wasn't a mage. So, why is it now that I suddenly can't do magic?

[Filtered to Anders, Buffy Summers, Edmund Pevensie & Rey Skywalker]

Who wants to go on an adventure. There'll be ghosts (maybe), glory and possibly treasure. I hope there's treasure, the best adventures have treasure.

Anyway, adventure to the "Blackmarsh"? Which I'm told is every bit as horrible as the name suggests. Apparently, it's haunted.

[Filtered to Ellana Lavellan

Want an adventure, with ghost and treasure and blackmarshes? I have a feeling you need to get out more.

10th-24th Guardian

MISSION: AND DOWN THEY FLED INTO DARKNESS AND DESPAIR

THE HINTERLANDS | PG-12

( Read more... )

I hate how fucking cold it is up here.

[Thedosians]

I've got lead on something potentially useful. I might need to take a quick trip to Kirkwall.

[Ellana]

I have a friend who might be able to help with your issue. Don't ask me to give you any more information than that.

[Anders]

I've managed to contact Feynriel. He's going to meet me in Kirkwall.

It's probably best if you stay here, love.

I may one day get used to this incredible view, but I somehow suspect it will be quite some time from now.

[After being recruited for the mission]

[Anders]

I'm going to be out of Skyhold for a time. Could I prevail on you to check in on Throgmorten? He's quite good at taking care of himself, really, but I don't want him thinking he's been abandoned.

I get the feeling I'm not wearing the right shoes for this. Or clothes. Good thing they've asked me to make clothes, really.

Has anyone seen a ginger tomcat with a ragged ear? Possibly stalking birds? He's having a sulk at the moment, and I don't want him terrorizing unsuspecting getting into too much trouble.

He answers to Throgmorten when he's in the mood to do so.

I admit I half expected to wake to my elder sister's scolding, the sensation of healing after battle is so familiar. Thank you to everyone who took care of my sister and me. With the time on my hands, I've been studying history. The library here is wonderful.

We have a situation in Haven. Demons are coming through the Rift in force.

Inquisition soldiers should already have your orders. Any other experienced fighters and mages willing to help, report to the portal kindly? set up by two of our newest mages.

Healers, prepare to receive the injured.

Well, at least there's still ice.

Good evening. I'm afraid I've been too busy exploring to test this introduce myself here. My name is Edmund of Narnia, now one of many guests Skyhold, it seems. The similarities between worlds are fascinating. In Narnia, I believe this month would be Leafgold, although the year was not so far gone when we rode out yesterday morning. I can't say that I don't miss home, but the hospitality I have been shown helps to ease the burden, not to mention a spectacular view.

What discoveries have my fellow visitors to this world made? And to our hosts, what spots would you recommend to newcomers?

Just for tags.