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"If you will grant me pardon for a moment, m'lady, these options you suggest require some thought. I would like to speak to one of my companions who might be better suited than I to give insight into these choices."

Namaste will pull Caran aside to speak privately.

I whisper back to Namaste

I ask to the person standing as Oracle before the Oracle "I have been struggling to figure out how to phrase what is needed into a question... I thought all along what I needed was guidance on how to proceed... somehow that my description would get me answers."

"I have been having some troubling visions that I could use your guidance on" I take a moment to try to put into words the intensity of the visions; "The visions are intense and foreboding. I feel as though I am taken into the heavens, moving through them as if I'm riding a great chariot across the sky to look upon on Mother Earth. She is a living person, a deity in her glory; but she is gravely wounded; great slashes and wounds can be seen from the heavens; gaping wounds that would kill any mortal; she is not healing; cannot heal; without help she and the earth will be wounded forever." I briefly pause with a sad sigh then continue, "Things are not as they should be, too dark, sickly; slithering tendrils of undeath draining life from everywhere it touches; people struggling for naught; the delicate balance upturned... chaos everywhere. The sun rises; shining and bright; holy and beautiful; it shines on mother earth and she is strengthened; slight respite; but the darkness of death and chaos are too much; the plants are being choked, they are dying; the trees and grass and all flora and fauna shout out in dismay. There is a beautiful face in the sun; glorious but vain; he is distressed by what he sees, he can help; but others, mortals upon the earth must act. The Sun weeps and sheds more light trying to blot out the undead and restore life to the plants but it cannot; they burrow from within. I could see differences in people; some people seem much clearer than others; they are the ones trying to help; noble houses and leaders of men who drive back the scourge of undeath. Beneath them the world rots, but they do not see it; something is killing the trees; something dark and reptilian; twisting; changing; warping..." I trail off; you see tears staining my cheeks. "I fear that with each passing day things are getting worse. There has to be something we can do to stop this; bring balance back..."

"May the water and fruit of life sustain us all now and always" I carefully take each that is offered, I sip the water and eat a bite of the fruit "Thank you kind Priestess of Elebrin Loithiel" I pass them back only having taken a small bit. I reach in a small pouch and take a part of my Holly and Mistletoe and offer it to the Oracle.

I bow down placing one knee on the ground "Greetings" I stay on my knee but raise up to then say "Thank you for seeing us"

prior to this point I probably would have told you about my visions and that I've come for guidance of the Oracle on them - (I just didn't want to copy paste the same thing again and feel repetitive - sorry guys)

I am sure the conversations have been pleasant, learning that we are each here for similar reasons, and though we are from differing backgrounds we are on relatively the same path at this point. I would listen to the sad songs played and to each of you as you tell your tales of your pasts and what brought you here.

"Yes, Unity in this will probably be our best option." I stand and brush myself off than say "Shall we go now then?"

I smile and feel relieved that there are others here that feel the same, knowing that we can make a difference in this fight. "Thank you both. Perhaps as we wait for the Oracle's guidance we can get to know one another some or speak of our goals in this worldly plight." I find a seat near those still sitting that will allow me to face them and have room for Eruanna to lay and say "Hope you do not mind if I join you."

"These undead are abominations amongst other things and are killing Mother Earth. It is why I am here... I have had visions of her (Mother Earth) being tortured, weakened, drained. I have come for guidance on these visions. We need to stop this plague and right these wrongs. We need to save Mother Earth." I pause for a brief moment to gauge the reactions of Llvenoc, Namaste, Gauis & Thoronhen
Sense Motive 19 = (Roll of 16) + (+3 Charisma)
"If we are all here for similar reasons, perhaps we can join forces to take on this endeavor?"

"I am Namaste, of the Kalashtar, first daughter of Kondahar, Lord of the Merchant House of Lusk in Adar. My companion, if I may be so bold, is Lord Llvenoc."

Llvenoc** spoiler omitted **

I move away from Llevenoc for a moment, and privately address Caran and ThoronHen:

** spoiler omitted **

"Thank you Thoronhen, I guess now we wait." I absently scratch Eruanna's head and say "Perhaps we should talk with others waiting in the meanwhile. It may be we are on similar paths to be here at this time."

To Namaste & companions "Well met! I am Caran and my companion here is Eruanna" motioning to my wolf. "Yes, I follow a path as a protector of Nature." I smile. "Would you mind if we join you while we wait to see the Oracle?"

I am not sure of protocol myself, but my character might

As we enter the area I bow slightly a greeting to all without interrupting anyone's conversations and look around before approaching the person I should approach about speaking to the Oracle following what ever protocol my character is aware of

On the trip up I say to the group "Make sure your weapons are peace tied, we do not need to offend anyone at the Oracle's place" (I peace tie my own before we get there as well)

I wait the few minutes for Thoronhen to prepare for the trip making sure my and Eruanna's bags are secured and ready for travel. To Gaius and any others with me waiting for Thoronhen to be ready I say "Hopefully this trip will be quick and safe to the Oracle."

Caran Lith Draug wrote:

OK... since it's still fairly early

To the group who've said they would go to the Oracle I say "I believe that the Oracle is not too far from here and we still have several hours of daylight. If you're feeling well enough for the trip, we should head out as soon as possible."

I make sure Eruanna's bags are secured and adjust my own for maximum comfort.

"We have been warned of the unnatural creatures in the night around here. It may be better to get to the Oracle sooner rather than wait."

I wait for the responses realizing it would be better to travel as a group than separately.

Well Caran it looks like we will have to wate till I can get the rest of my stuff from the hold when the Caption will let us back on to the ship.

"You need to have your supplies for the trip, I understand." I turn towards the Captain and ask "Is it possible for him to get his things for the trip to the Oracle?"

I think he's waiting for a response to this before posting further Val

Assuming the Captain agrees with me I head to my pallet and write down the directions to the Oracle in my journal as well as a synopsis of the nights through the days events.

After finishing with that I will sharpen all of my daggers and clean and polish my armor. I also take a sponge bath and get into fresh cloths. The clothes that got damaged I cut around the damaged area to make sure none of the substance will linger in the cloth and then I store the now ragged shirt in the portable hole separate from the backpack. I keep the pants as a spare in it though.

When I am done with all of that if its not to late Ill head up on deck with the new crossbow and take some target practice with it and see what other combinations of the buttons changes the way the weapon fires or hits its targets. I do this until it gets to late to see very well. I then turn in for the night so I can get up early in the morning.

OK... since it's still fairly early

To the group who've said they would go to the Oracle I say "I believe that the Oracle is not too far from here and we still have several hours of daylight. If you're feeling well enough for the trip, we should head out as soon as possible."

I make sure Eruanna's bags are secured and adjust my own for maximum comfort.

"We have been warned of the unnatural creatures in the night around here. It may be better to get to the Oracle sooner rather than wait."

I wait for the responses realizing it would be better to travel as a group than separately.

What time is it now in game?
If it is late enough to stop for the night
"Would you mind if we stay with the group here for the night? It would be safer in numbers than separated." I shift my bags, get out some rations for myself, then get some of Eruanna's out of her bags for her (I give her hers). "We should take watches to be safe. I will take last watch if you all do not mind."

As we are cleaning the slime from people with the wine I tell those around me “In our travels to get here, about north by northeast from here you could see the giant frame of a giant or colossal skeleton in the distance; all signs of a war that has stretched on for over a decade laying waste to all creatures. Un-natural things howled in the distance, about 2am there was a small battle a couple miles to the east of where we camped for the night. The wind was blowing from that direction so we could hear metal on metal and snarls and unintelligible shouting sounds; little snippets on the wind so to speak. About a half-day’s travel from here we ran across signs of the battle from last night. Strewn about were what looked like multiple skirmishes; or small group warfare as the broken terrain is not conducive to formations holding their unit cohesion. There were bodies of ghouls, humans, gnolls, orcs and goblins. The lay of the bodies was strange. It seemed like the orcs and goblins were fighting the gnolls and ghouls and the humans; the humans were also found fighting both groups. Things were strange. There was much blood and gore; sure to attract.... things. The fetid smell of death was heavy in the air. We could see some scorch marks and wounds indicative of magic use on all sides. We did not get very close to the battle; skirted around it to the left and found a path that led us here, but all of it could be seen at a distance of less than 100 yards.”

“I have been traveling this way to find the Oracle for guidance on some recent disturbing visions.” I take a moment to try to put into words the intensity of the visions; "The visions are intense and foreboding. I feel as though I am taken into the heavens, moving through them as if I'm riding a great chariot across the sky to look upon on Mother Earth. She is a living person, a deity in her glory; but she is gravely wounded; great slashes and wounds can be seen from the heavens; gaping wounds that would kill any mortal; she is not healing; cannot heal; without help she and the earth will be wounded forever."
I briefly pause with a sad sigh then continue, "Things are not as they should be, too dark, sickly; slithering tendrils of undeath draining life from everywhere it touches; people struggling for naught; the delicate balance upturned... chaos everywhere."
Shaking my head at the thoughts... but you can see a glimmer of hope in my eyes "The sun rises; shining and bright; holy and beautiful; it shines on mother earth and she is strengthened; slight respite; but the darkness of death and chaos are too much; the plants are being choked, they are dying; the trees and grass and all flora and fauna shout out in dismay. There is a beautiful face in the sun; glorious but vain; he is distressed by what he sees, he can help; but others, mortals upon the earth must act. The Sun weeps and sheds more light trying to blot out the undead and restore life to the plants but it cannot; they burrow from within. I could see differences in people; some people seem much clearer than others; they are the ones trying to help; noble houses and leaders of men who drive back the scourge of undeath. Beneath them the world rots, but they do not see it; something is killing the trees; something dark and reptilian; twisting; changing; warping..."
I trail off; you see tears staining my cheeks. "I fear that with each passing day things are getting worse. There has to be something we can do to stop this; bring balance back... the oracle will give us guidance on this... and I will need your help."

"Taking them to the ship would be the best option if what we need is there." I start to help up those that need assistance and motion for Eruanna to follow close so we're all together.

I whisper to Erkholt so as not to cause panic to the Sailors "My concern though, is that in travel time and searching some of these men could die... I do not want that to happen. Do you have any other thoughts?"

"There is some plant life up on that bluff, perhaps there will be something there to counter this slime" I say to Erkholt, I stand after helping the sailors and say "Thoronhen has been a while, would you like to check on him or come with me to gather something that will aide these men?"

From where I am can I see if there are Citrus trees on the bluff?
Spot Roll 13 + 15 skill (8 + 3 + 4) = 28

Sigh "I did not mean to offend, nature has its ways of healing..." Seeing the how religious they seem to be I think of the Holy Water I carry and say "We can try Holy Water", if any are willing to try this I would sprinkle some on them.

Hearing Erkholt I add "Yes, I believe we could look for plant life from the waters that could help as well." If the Holy water does not work I would ask Erkholt:

"$@*%#!" I look at Erkholt "Have you had much to drink of late? The only thing I can think of now is urine..."

I look through my bags and pull out my soap to start washing the acid off of people (Lye is a base.). "Erkholt, do you have any soap?" if he does not, I would cut off a chunk of my soap and toss it to Erkholt to use.

I start to look around for possible plant life that might be able to be used as a base to neutralize the acidic affects as well as something that might be usable in my Spell Neutralize Poison (don't know if that would work in this situation)

Spot Roll 15 + 15 skill (8 + 3 + 4) = 30
Knowledge Nature Roll 16 + 16 skill (8 + 4 + 4) = 32
Spellcraft Roll 11 + 12 skill (8 + 4) = 23

To Erkholt "Seems like there are battles everywhere near here... and they seem as unnatural as this one was. I really hope we can find the Oracle soon for guidance and perspective on my visions."

Here's some heal check rolls if you need them:

Roll of 8 + 11 skill = 17
Roll of 17 + 11 skill = 28
Roll of 10 + 11 skill = 21
Roll of 11 + 11 skill = 22
Roll of 20 + 11 skill = 31
Roll of 13 + 11 skill = 24
(Heal Skill 11 = 8 + 3)

As we're bandaging people I figure we would have some small talk with each other and those still cognitive enough.

"I would hope there are no more of those, it wasn't natural."

I take out my healer's kit to bandage my and Eruanna's wounds.
Roll of 10 + 11 skill = 21 for my own
Roll of 16 + 11 skill = 27 for Eruanna
(Heal Skill 11 = 8 + 3)

As I see ThoronHen walk off again I say "Be careful, things are not right here."

I take one last swing before I back away (Rolled 18 +7 attack bonus = 25, rolled 20 +7 attack bonus = 27 on confirm) My d6 roll for damage was 6 + 4 str = 10 x2 Crit = 20 damage
M/Work Scimitar Dmg 1 D6 Attack +7 (+4 str, +3 base) Crit 18-20/x2

Commanding wolf is a Free Action, so it should not affect my initiative
Eruanna (my wolf) should be out of the way by now with the command I gave her last time.

OK - had to have Chris go through the posts to find all the info, I'm fighting a migraine, so he did the research for us:

Wolf damages to Crab 0,8,7=15, Caran to Crab 18c,8,18c=44

Damages to Eruanna 7,16,12=35 (she started at 48 is down to 13 remaining)
Damages to Caran 17,15,11=43 healed back 31(Chris re-did the count with the bonuses mentioned) so started at 55hp, down 43, up 31= current 43hp remaining)

Knowing Eruanna is in bad shape and not wanting to lose her I shout the command "Eruanna Down!" this should have her defensively back-off

I take another swing: (Rolled 19 +7 attack bonus = 26, rolled 11 +7 attack bonus = 18 on confirm) My d6 roll for damage was 4 + 4 str = 8 (if Crit = 16)
M/Work Scimitar Dmg 1 D6 Attack +7 (+4 str, +3 base) Crit 18-20/x2

Just reading over Caran's posts, I'm not sure she's adding her strength bonus for damage (+4 if I read her atack stuff properly). Also the +11 for my heal spell came from 5 points for my level, 6 points from the augment healing feat. Cheers

I thought I was forgetting something. I haven't added the damage bonus to any of them. Thank you Erkholt!

"Thank you Erkholt for your healing through Moradin!" I say as I prep for the next attack.

I attack once more (hoping not to get hit again or I'll have to back out after this one).

(Rolled 19 +7 attack bonus = 26, rolled 16 +7 attack bonus = 23 on confirm) My d6 roll for damage was 5. Erkholt reminded me I've been forgetting my Strength Bonus of +4 to my damage, so this would be roll of 5 +4 = 9
M/Work Scimitar Dmg 1 D6 Attack +7 (+4 str, +3 base) Crit 18-20/x2

For Eruanna I Rolled a 15 + 7 attack bonus? = 22; if she hit, her damage roll on d6 is 4 +3bite = 7

"Ow!" Thinking to myself, the boys had better jump in soon, two more hits like that and I'm a gonner...

I continue to attack (my dice seem to like me tonight)

(Rolled another 20 +7 attack bonus = 27, rolled 12 +7 attack bonus = 19 on confirm) My d6 roll for damage was 4.
M/Work Scimitar Dmg 1 D6 Attack +7 (+4 str, +3 base) Crit 18-20/x2

Rolled a 16 + 7 attack bonus? = 23 for Eruanna, don't know if she hit; if she did, her damage roll on d6 is 5 +3bite = 8

I assume I'm too close to shoot the bow.
I use my Scimitar and attack.

(Rolled a 20 +7 attack bonus = 27, rolled 17 +7 attack bonus = 23 on confirm, don't know if that confirms Crit) My d6 roll for damage was 5 don't know total damage because that'll depend if it was a Crit.

M/Work Scimitar Dmg 1 D6 Attack +7 (+4 str, +3 base) Crit 18-20/x2

Rolled a 2 for Eruanna, so I seriously doubt she hit.

* Wolf: (Female) Named: Eruanna (means Grace)
Hit Dice 4 D8 + 4 (48hp)
Initiative +3
Speed 50’
Armor Class 17 = +4 Natural +3 Dex + 10 Base; Touch 13; Flatfooted 14 (Against 1 opponent +1 to A/C due to Dodge)
Base Attack/Grapple +3/+6
Attack: Bite +7 Melee (1 D6 +3)
Full Attack: Bite +7 Melee (1 D6 +3)

Rolled a 3

(if you need one for the wolf, it's 5)

ok; initiative order

Caran - roll for wolf separately please
Erkholt
Blue Crab of monstrous doom :)
Thoronhen
chicken sailor guys :)
Caran is up

Rolled for Eruanna 14 = roll of 12 + 2 (dex)

I say loudly "Do not attack, I am trying to calm the beast."
I use my Wild Empathy 23 = roll of 16 + 5 (lvl) + 2 (Cha)

PHB 3.5 p 72 - If initial attitude is hostile a 20 total makes it unfriendly. If initial attitude is unfriendly makes it indifferent. Takes one minute.

guess my dice new I was prepared for something to happen

Initiative 24 = Rolled a natural 20 + Dex (+4)

Too weird - I rolled a 4 as well.

I smile and say "I appreciate the offer, but if they are dangerous, I think I should be the one to test them..." I pull out my Scimitar, raise an eyebrow then say "after all, aren't you a healer?" I cautiously step forward to tap one of the flowers with the side of the blade. I am prepared to fight, but do not want to harm the plants if they are not harmful to us.

"I am at a bit of a loss here..." still somewhat studying the plants from afar, "It seems like we're missing something. There is something odd going on here, the town appears vacant, but some things just do not add up. These two odd plants may be a part of the issue, or they could just coincidentally be here..." shaking my head in disbelief, "I still think it's related."

I wait for others to come nearer, I do not get much closer to the plants and I have Eruanna stay near me with a hand gesture.

To those near me I say "I have never seen or heard of anything like these plants. Most plants can not survive in salt water and sand. These may trap and sustain from animals, but I am not sure."

I continue to study them for the moment from afar wishing I had paper and coal to document the info and try to memorize what I can of them to ask about to others later.

I look briefly about and when I see the fey near enough I say to her "You may want to stay back from these plants, I fear they may do you harm." I pause and add "Have you ever seen anything like them or know anything about them?"

nothing seen out of the ordinary; see earlier descriptions; though near the center of town there tools to be two strange flowers with thick stems in sprouting up from the sand near a building; wierd; they look out of place; every other outside plant and flower is long gone wild or dead from neglect; these two are disturbing to you and not very obvious; good roll.

Caran Lith Draug wrote:

I too search to see what I can without getting in others way and being cautious.

Spot 30 = Roll of 15 + 15 skill (= 8 + 3 + 4)

"There are some odd plants in the center of the town that seem out of place. We should check them out." I start to get close to the plants but try to keep a relative distance for safety. "Anyone else here know much of Nature or Plants that can help?" To Eruanna "Come girl".

Search 24 = Roll of 20 + +4 (int)
Knowledge Nature 21 = Roll of 5 + 16 skill (= 8 + 4 + 4)
Survival 33/35 = Roll of 20 + 13/15 skill [= 8 + 3 + 2 + 2 (aboveground natural)]
Heal 18 = Roll of 7 + 11 skill [= 8 + 3 (in case I need it)]

I look at Eruanna back away and say just above a whisper to her "It'll be OK girl." To those nearest me, still quietly "This feels off. We should head her warnings," motioning towards Eruanna, "is there anyone in this group who can check for traps?"

Seeing this as a warning that something is not right, and remembering that this is the building that looked earlier to possibly be inhabited "Careful. Earlier I thought I saw movement in this building... well, more like someone stopping movement of the shutters." I too search to see what I can without getting in others way and being cautious.

Spot 30 = Roll of 15 + 15 skill (= 8 + 3 + 4)
Listen 25 = Roll of 10 + 15 skill (= 8 + 3 + 4)
Handle Animal 29 = Roll of 18 + 11 skill (= 8 + 3) (in case I need it for Eruanna)

"I would not mind joining you, but I do have pressing business to attend to... maybe we can discuss this as we walk or over a meal?"

I start to walk with the group towards the buildings speaking mainly to Erkholt and Thoronhen, but in a way that addresses those who want to partake in the conversation.

"I have been having some worrisome visions of late and I need the guidance of the Oracle who is supposed to be near here... there is trouble brewing in the world and I need to help bring things back into balance... maybe you and your group can assist me with this as well?"

Nodding back, I say "Greetings Erkholt Grugn and ThoronHen, I am called Caran Lith Draug, but you can call me Caran," gesturing to my companions "my wolf companion here is Eruanna, and this is Gaius Nepos." I relax a bit.

"Indeed the timing seemed just right, we just reached the coast here in our travels as your ship was pushed ashore. What brings you here?" I absently scratch Eruanna's head briefly as I talk letting her know I feel these to be a friendly group.

I smile at the little one... "I did not realize you could hear me so well from so far with all the waves crashing." I shift and put my weapons away but keep them with quick access in case I need them again soon. "I'm called Caran Lith Draug, but you can call me Caran." Knowing what I do of fey, arguing the point of the boiling pink waters being unnatural would get me no where quickly. "What brings your party here?"

I watch tentatively and remain prepared for battle. "None of this is natural... the waters, the creatures... it's a blight upon the world." I contemplate how things can be brought back into balance. How to right the wrongs... I remember some things my Grandfather told me.

"This reminds me; My grandfather was born into a difficult time... during wars where friends became enemies. He never learned the bitterness many did towards the one time friends of our people. As he grew he asked questions about everything trying to learn where things come from, how things grow, how balance is brought to nature... When my grandfather was initiated into the path of the Druid he was given a secret name which meant "He Who Asks Questions". All these years later I think of him more as "One Who Answers". It was my grandfather is who taught me the words and legends of the blessings of nature, of the holy people, the people of the earth. He taught me how to live, taught me how things change, how to adapt. He taught me that the only real goal for us in life was beauty... that beauty was found only in harmony, and that this harmony of nature was a matter of dazzling complexity. He told me "When the dragonfly moves, know that something has moved it. Know that its movement affects the flight of the robin. That effects the flight of the raven which deflects the eagle from the sky. The eagle's stiff wing bends to the will of the wind. Know that all of this affects you and me... as well as the flea on the wolf and the leaf on the mighty oak." That had always been the point of the lesson... Interdependency of nature. Every cause has its effect, every action a reaction, a reason for everything. In all things a pattern, and in this pattern, the beauty of harmony. Because of this, we learn to live with good and evil, by understanding it, by reading its cause... by finding its balance... and with this we also learned gradually and methodically, if one was lucky, to always "go in beauty," to always look for the pattern, and to find it. The problem now is that the balance is off and I am trying to find the reason, the root cause... these visions are becoming intense and I still need to find the Oracle of Delphi for some clarification... some direction." Thinking outloud, more to myself I say "Maybe the people on this ship can help me on my way... can help restore the balance of nature with me and save Mother Nature."

sure; you hit; you also get to add your dex bonus in with a bow; am giving a -2 circumstance due to the very windy/stormy conditions, but you still hit.

Was there a particular one you are aiming at; guess I can just randomize it as your attack is pre init; and you can still move if you like and your going to go before them in the intiative round; so you can fire again if you like;

Caran Lith Draug wrote:

Valegrim wrote:

I still need some initiatives; like Gauis and Caran; if Gauis doest post; I will just have him guard Caran and go on her initiative.

I move to within range, then take a shot at the nearest creature to me. (I hope to draw the one I hit towards us so Eruanna can assist with the attack)

Initiative = Roll 17 + Dex (+4) = 21
Base Attack 3 + D20 roll (15) = 18 (don't know if this hits)
if it does, I rolled a 6 on the d6 - using my bow:
M/Work Composite Elven Short Bow (str 18) Dmg 1 D6 +4 Crit x3 Range Inc 70'

ok - second shot:

ok; shoot and move in preround; what is your initiative round action; are you discussing tactics with Rama? if so; please do so; let me know what your action will be; will count down init in a bit.

I still need some initiatives; like Gauis and Caran; if Gauis doest post; I will just have him guard Caran and go on her initiative.

I watch the movement of the ship into the bay; seeing the Ship shoved onto the shore and creatures coming out of the boiling water attacking the passengers; I realize the passengers will need assistance. If I'm not in range (within 70'), I move to within range, then take a shot at the nearest creature to me. (I hope to draw the one I hit towards us so Eruanna can assist with the attack)

Initiative = Roll 17 + Dex (+4) = 21
Base Attack 3 + D20 roll (15) = 18 (don't know if this hits)
if it does, I rolled a 6 on the d6 - using my bow:
M/Work Composite Elven Short Bow (str 18) Dmg 1 D6 +4 Crit x3 Range Inc 70'

Caran and Gaius move down the path; it is well used and is not very difficult; the path continues past some apparently abandoned houses to either side; weeds and grass overgrown; and other signs of neglect are evident.

the path comes to a three way split; a signpost once stood here; in the sand and grass a few feet away; you see the rotted and broken signpost; one sign is attached; the other three are laying on the ground easily found with taking a 10 on search:

Dallia 7 DM
Delphi 12 DM
Amphipolos 17 DM
Perpolipos 57 DM

there is no way to tell which sign pointed which way.

I sigh... then quietly say "I hope we can find someone willing and able to give us correct direction to Delphi."