I will have to keep that in mind Master Terevalis, but that sounds really fun! she says.
The Master of the Renegade Hunters will spend whatever time he can with the apprentices and looking up information, if he can, on Sargonnas. If he cannot find anything there, he will go to one of the Temples.
He is not able to find much on Sargonnas in a place dedicated to sorcery but some of the Temples, especially a smaller one dedicated to Gilean would have no problems allowing a Black Robe Wizard into the precincts to study.
With his high ranks in religion he is able to find out lots of things about Sargonnas, about as much as any priest, of at least his level, would know. Perhaps a little bit more.
Later that evening, as he is in Zoe's Tower, a message comes for him. It reads, in Silvanesti
Come to the mansion.
His interest drawn, the Black Robe makes his way to the mansion.
As he makes his way to the mansion he is allowed in, the charms still seem to be in effect, by the previous guards. He is ushered into an audience chamber, where he is offered wine and bread and cheese and fruit.
The Black Robe, not. trusting anyone will make sure that he has cast detect magic, just to be sure that there are no magical auras in the room.
After.a bit of a wait, the Master of the House arrives with a group of elves. Some are Silvanesti, some are Qualnesti and there are a few Kagonesti in the retinue.
Master Tervalis Unctio of the Black Robes, allow me to introduce you to Kinthalas Stargazer of our people, Quintus Treestalker and Nightbringer.
Genltemen, let us have a seat. We have much to discuss
The Black Robe will sit in a comfortable seat, his mind working and thinking and a teleportation spell on his lips in case it is needed.
The Silvanesti begins Master Terevalis, we have heard through various channels that you are a patriot and a lover of the elven people. You hold a great love in your heart for especially the land and people of the Silvaneti
He nods in assent.
We also have heard that you are a man, beloved by Nuitari and one who has grown in arcane might, the magic of the gods.
I am not here to hear my resume and accomplishments read back to me or told to me. I am very aware of my abilities. If this is all that this meeting is going to be, I have much better things to do with my time. he says as he stands.
Master Terevalis, please the Lord of the Manor interjects.
We mean no disrespect or wish to waste your time, however, the Qulanesti states We have to ensure that you are who you say that you are and that you are loyal to the elvish people. We have a need for your talents.
The Black Robe sits down again Very well, I will listen.
It has come to our attention, that the border town of Sithelbec is about to receive a large delegation of minotaur army support. In fact, they are almost done cutting down the forest. We believe that the army will be sent to begin an invasion of further elven lands the Kagonesti says in elven.
He listens to the report.
We have a group of. guerrillas that can help to slow. down some of these minotaurs. They are mostly archers and skirmishers. We have some clerics and a few druids who are willing to help but in terms of sheer fire power, a wizard of your abilities would be very helpful. I anticipate the minotaurs will have some spell casting capabilities of their own the Silvanesti says.
The Black Robe asks And clerics of who will be joining this campaign?
The SIlvanesti smiles We have a few clerics of Kinthalas as members of our group.
Is the Church of Kinthalas, a house divided then? he asks.
The Silvanesti replies No, not at all. However, we are seeing who has more of the god's blessings and want of power/
He nods, not knowing or caring about the inner relationships of theological hierarchy.
Are you with us then, Master Terevalis the Silvanesti asks.
And what will become of the elves that we are able to rescue? Towns around the area, such as Pashin are already over whelmed with refugees. Who we are able to rescue?
We have places where some may go. the Kagonesti states.
Some might be able to come here for a while Lord Summerhazel states However, I do not always have room for as many as might come
Those who might have a talent for wizardry can be taken to a school of magic the Black Robe states.
Our goal, however the Qualanesti elf states Is to kill as many minotaur as we can
Tell me, the Black Robe asks Do we know what their troop composition will be? Legions, spell casters?
We anticipate that they will have many members of their legions, at least for now. There will also be clerics and we think a few sorcerers in their ranks, However, knowing of the minotaur's abhornace for for arcane magic, they may not have many arcane users with them, if any Lord Summerhazel states.
And what is to be my role in this¿ asks the Black Robe
Two fold says the Silvanesti. One to show your loyalty to the Cult of the Bloody Condor and to provide the Cult with Arcane support.
The Black Robe gives a smirk. That I can do,
The group quickly makes their plans. They plan to meet up in 3 days,
the Black Robe will return to the Tower of High Sorcery in order to avail himself of the magic there.
As the day approaches, the Black Robe will look to see what is going on at Zhaman, and see what war spells he might aquire from there, and what magical items.
He will also go through his mind to remember what magical items and spellbooks might be in the Silvanesti Tower near the area that the Cult of the Blood Condor will be attacking. This is where he did part of his apprenticeship and also an image where he took his Test.
He thinks back and remembers that there were many potent wands and staff as well as collections of spellbooks, all dedicated to the magic of Solinari but they would be of use to the Orders.
The Black Robe will cast spells of protection over himself, to keep from being harmed by elements and from arrows, as well as a stoneskin spell. After he is done so he teleports to the designated area.
The Master of the Renegade Hunters arrives in the designated area, it is pre-dawn when he arrives but with his elven sight he is not bothered by the darkness.
There is a group of elves, about 30 who are spreading out into various areas, mostly armed with bows but others carry bows and swords.
There seem to be a few spell casters. A Qulanesti cleric of Kinthalas is present but also a Kagonesti cleric of Chiselv is there.
There are a few elves wearing the Black Robes of a wizard, though the Master can tell that none of them have yet to pass the Test of High Sorcery.
The Master of the Renegade Hunters approaches the young elves dressed in Black.
Apprentices, I see he says in Elven.
Yes, Master they reply in a mix of elven accents.
If you survive, come and find me. The Orders must protect new recruits. he says matter of factly.
They nod in agreement.
Suddenly, the air is filled with the sound of arrows and the bellows of minotaurs as they are struck by arrows.
The Black Robe smiles as he hears the pain being inflicted on the minotaurs.
With the chanting of magic, the Black Robe turns invisible and takes to the air.