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"Well, there is another abandoned fortification of sorts further north. It used to be a way station for Aether pirates. It isn't much to look at, but that is kind of the point. The fortifications are stable. Only few know of it, most of them slaves or slaver pirates. I know someone who can help you find it if you wish. As to getting back to Sovyrian, that staff Drahzar has looks like it might do the trick."

If you would like to do some shopping you can find some mundane items amongst the survivors. The night in the fortress passes by uneventful. You should decide what you wish to do next, use discussion thread if must for extended ooc talks.

"I trust you will do the right thing now that I have spoken with you. What ever your decision I will not try to stop you from coming and going as you please. We would welcome the Kyonin, but we would want equality for all those who have suffered under your misguided relatives."

Edit almost forgot about the hive question "The deep hive is troubling. I suspect they started doing that to avoid the miasma. We do not really know how deep a formian can go. In a way the deeper the better as far as I am concerned, leave us in peace! I hope it does not effect us here. Lahara-Zo will assess the problem and deal with it I am sure, she is quite capable."

"Of course. My people know all too well the sting of the lash. We would not impose that on anyone, but I caution you. When we left we stirred a hornets nest. Things may not be what they were when you return to Sovyrian. Best you hurry back. I would not advise using the tunnels, likely they collapsed them. The way you came is probably best, unless you have a powerful magic user among you." Hon-Zon says with open arms. You look around and see many different races working together at the fortress and it gives you hope.

"You are right. I am so used to hiding my thoughts, I am no good at hiding my words. I did not mean to hide from the topic, I just did not want to be wrongly implicated. After our first meeting I discovered the ones that tried to assassinate you in the forest. They told me they were training to fight the Sovyrians, I wanted to believe that, but I knew better. I figured an enemy of an enemy...well they were not our friends. One of them tried to assassinate me in the tunnels, but instead only succeeded in killing three mine workers before a Formian straggler got him. " He is telling the truth

As soon as you dismount Lahara-Zo and her riders leave. Hon-Zon looks you all over carefully. "I was displeased you did not join us. I wasn't sure of your motivations for doing so and I increased work on the mine. We caused a scene when we left and a few were killed, but I can not imagine what you survived traveling through the Forest Wall! As to the assassinations, I did hear, but I know little about them. If you have come to claim this fortress for your people, I am sorry. We are claiming it for all people, not just elves. You can return and tell your people that after you have rested and eaten."

The Lahara-Zo takes Ayodhan on her mount, others allow for the rest of you to ride behind them. As you travel you see a honeycombed network of tunnels, but it is not long before you see the light ahead.

You arrive inside the fortress. The south wall is more like a fortress you are accustomed too, the north wall is more of the large sand wall, which extends and curves to become a ceiling connecting with the south wall. You see a lot of people, more than were at the meeting with Hon-Zon that first month. He sees the party and stands up from giving a lecture to some young people.

"Priestess Lahara-Zo, I know these elves. " He says looking at you all and speaking in Ancient Sylvan "I know, I have seen it in their minds. The one that rides with me knows our language. If you have more coming Hon-Zon they are on their own, we must ride east, We were headed that way when we stumbled upon them." She responds in Ancient Sylvan and turns her mount to go back into the tunnel, queing you all to disembark.

"It is settled then. We shall begin preparations. Just go about your days as normal. Vesryn I will get permission to allow you a work pass for the day. I will say it is to test the new worker's brew. You will be forced to take it, it will make you stronger, but weaker in the mind. The Sovyrians often test new worker potions on outcasts so it will not raise suspicion."

The crowd disperses. Elves, Lahsunta, Half-Orcs, Halflings, and Humans make up most of the people at the gathering, though there are some races that are not as easily identifiable.

The next day there is an announcement for a Sky Fall festival. There is a cosmic incident about to happen in a few days and they are going to celebrate and watch the event. A little bit of investigation reveals that this is the very incident that drove you from your homes, the fall of the starstone. If you needed any more motivation for rebellion the joyous celebration of such an event seems to put most of the Kyonin elves on edge.

"I have it on good authority the queen of the hive was killed and the rest dispersed soon after. We may have some run ins with a few stragglers, maybe some that got stuck without direction when the queen died, but I do not believe the city will be at danger, if anything we will do them a service by riding the tunnels of this menace." Hon-Zon says in response to Drahzar's question.

He looks at Elrindes, Raina and Ayodhan. "I know you have much more to lose than to gain it seems compared to the others, but I do not think we can succeed without your help. I will need you to guide eyes away from us from your connections in the spires. It will not be easy and you risk much, but I believe the fate of your people depend on this. I have heard the minds of the Native elves. They are planning something big, and plan on using your people to achieve it. I am only able to glean surface information, the natives are good at hiding their minds from my people, but I believe that if you do not do something soon you will be caught up in it and it will not be to your benefit."

"I understand master elf, we have all been away from our loved ones for some time. As to my discovery, I have found an ancient formian tunnel not far from this section of mine we are in now. It is currently collapsed, but I think I can use my influence to redirect mining procedures in the area so long as I keep my quota. I have been secretly hoarding some psycrystals to ensure we can cover any loss. It is unknown to the elves, but the lashunta people drove the formians from this area recently and should we clear the area of debris, we could use it to escape." There is sound of movement ahead and everyone hushes, then expel a sigh of relief as the lookout gives the all clear. Probably a mine shrew, common in this area.

"My people would welcome us, but life outside the city is not easy. Castrovel, or Sovyrian as you call it, is not like your Kyonin. It is very wild and unforgiving, but at least you will have your dignity. Should you agree we will begin immediately. It will take most of a month to complete. One more month of scraping, kneeling, and begging. Do you agree?"

Hon-Zon is a Lashunta of considerable years. He is well respected amongst the low level workers. Hon-Zon has many scars from being punished and whipped. You are meeting in a section of the psycrystal mines that has been closed down, and believed to be dangerous, but any fear of collapse is minimal compared to the anger you have at your current living conditions.

"Welcome, please sit down and remain quiet. We do not have long. I have made a discovery that effects us all and it will provide us with an opportunity..." Hon-Zon begins to speak in hushed tones.