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Without comment Vraelyn turns to leave not long after Shelulu dismisses herself. Not caring about feasting or taking a bath in one of the inn's rooms she clicks her fingers, her companion taking to the air and following her to the door as she silently makes plans to return to the Turandarok Academy, to check in on the children there.
Vraelyn keeps to the edges of the group, settling Lightning on the back of a chair as she leaves it to louder members of the party to soak up the adulation. Lightly she caresses the feathers of the storm roc, refraining from remark as she watches the others, specifically the other elves, her gaze steady and a little curious.
"We are directly under Sandpoint, to collapse this place would be foolish. Who knows what it would do to the land above. Cleansing it however would be wise" Vraelyn comments briskly before stashing her bow and turning away from the group, clearly not feeling the need to socialise, as always.
Having taken a little longer to calm and compose herself after the painful effect the flying creature unleashed upon her Vraelyn finally notches an arrow and unleashes it at the sinspawn.
Not entirely sure she can hit the small thing whilst it's so close to the others Vraelyn instead focuses her aim in the direction of the new appearance that is the sinspawn.
Vraelyn spins on heel aiming her shot at the person approaching behind her, waiting to see their eyes before unleashing the shot. As her gaze meets Blackleaf's and not an enemies she gives a curt nod of greeting before turning and resuming her exploration, arrow still notched.
Vraelyn shakes her head slightly at Blackleaf's antics before heading onwards, whilst the room of floating objects was interesting there was clearly more to be explored.
"Strength is not my talent either" Vraelyn replies quietly as she moves to assist the human woman "I prefer to use precision" She adds thoughtfully.
With a sigh and a slight 'I told you so' expression Vraelyn turns to the others in the corridor. "If nobody has a better plan I will go fetch Lightning, he can carry the end of some rope in to them so we can pull them out"
"Or not" Vraelyn concludes as she watches the impulsive elf make his way into the room, half expecting him to float off and hit his head on something, unsure if head trauma would help or hinder him.
Vraelyn lazily watches the room for a moment before giving a small nod "It may be wise to tie a rope to whoever goes in so they can be retrieved quickly if all goes worng"
As she leaves the halfling checks the door Vraelyn moves away and watches Blackleaf for a moment before approaching him and very gently placing her fingertips against his forehead. "Calm yourself" She tells him in a soothing yet calm tone born from decades of dealing with animals and impulsive children "There will be more combat for you to indulge in again soon, I am sure"
Carefully Vraelyn presses her ear to the door and closes her eyes, listening carefully and intently.
Quietly Vraelyn observes the newcomers, especially Syl'thanos, before turning quickly retrieving her arrow. Not one to stand and talk on most occasions she deems the current environs really not the place to socialise and once she has her arrow she stalks off towards the Southern exit and into the looming darkness, arrow notched in her bow once more.
As she arrives Vraelyn cannot help but pause. 'Another elf? What's happening here?' She silently questions, her expression one of slight bewilderment, she's gone her entire life rarely seeing other elves and certainly never getting a proper chance to meet them and here they were coming out of the dungeon's stonework. Ever the hunter she is quick to shake off her own thoughts however and focus in on her prey, letting an arrow fly at one of the creatures.
Vraelyn sighs to herself as she hears the sounds of combat, half tempted to continue onwards on her own she can't help but feel a pang of responsibility and guilt and drags herself away from her own exploring and back towards the group, an arrow notched in her bow.
Vraelyn gives Talacyst the slightest of smiles as she stands beside the other elven archer, actually starting to take a leaf from his book and letting others take the lead for the time being. As the group finds the room with the three doors she watches Blackleaf closely, her expression sympathetic as she watches his mounting frustration.
Spotting Blackleaf storming off Vraelyn swiftly moves to follow him. Silently stalking after the elf with the shortfuse she notches a new arrow and keeps her eyes and ear peeled.
Swiftly Vraelyn unleashes her prepared arrow at the evil spawn. Ranged Attack (1d20+2=22)
Vraelyn waves to the others to make sure they're paying attention and ready before flinging the door open, hoping to get the element of surprise or at least if they're hostile to sttack whilst they're busy dragging things around.
Without even pausing in her stride Vraelyn heads onwards and along the northen passageway, bow always at the ready.
"I believe the more sensible course is to explore elsewhere first. If there is something behind the rubble they will need to dig through to reach us. Never leave your back unguarded"
Vraelyn gives a small nod at Talam's words and moves ahead of the halfling, lightly stalking up the stairs.
Vraelyn watches Talacyst with a small curious frown before moving onwards, following the halfling she covers him with her bow as he looks and listens for more hostile creatures.
Feeling strange at being part of a group once more Vraelyn watches carefully as Talacyst examines the bodies, notching an arrow she covers the fallen creatures, almost as though expecting them to get up again.
Vraelyn gives a frustrated sigh as she moves to recollect her arrows, carefully checking each one to see if they're reusable or not, her survival instincts as ever at the fore. She avoids eyecontact with the others, ashamed that she was unable to dispatch of the creatures by herself.
Vraelyn's poor luck continues, she starts to believe that it's some sort of curse for trying to work alongside others for a change.
Yet again Vraelyn's attack flies wide, bringing a lkook of frustration to the elven woman's face.
Vraelyn gives a tiny yelp of pain at the wound she sustains from the attack but quickly silences herself with a slight frown as the others rush to help. Stepping back and away from the creatures she unleashes another arrow.
Obviously a little shaken from the bloodcurdling screech and the task of fighting off the two creatures alone Vraelyn's arrow flies wide but she quickly notches another and prepares to shoot again.
Vraelyn tenses at the comotion from the room but keeps calm. "There is something behind us also, I'll investigate" She calls out certainly to the group before stalking off in the direction of the other disturbing sound with her bow at the ready.
An arrow notched in her bow Vraelyn stands guard as she waits for those more skilled in the matters of the arcane and traps to look over the room.
Vraelyn screws up her nose at the wretched thing before moving onwards, taking her opportunity to be the one to scout ahead whilst Blackleaf breaths heavily to compose himself.
Vraelyn silently aims the bow at the strange being and unleashes an arrow.
Giving the faintest of nods Vraelyn notches an arrow in her bow and calmly edges forward, ready to confront whatever is coming the other way.
Uttering a cantrip Vraelyn envelopes her dagger in light and continues onwards, eager to see where this passageway leads.
Not one to be left behind Vraelyn follows her fellow elf as quietly as she can, also keeping an ear out for anything approaching.
"Would you like me to go first?" Vraelyn offers calmly "I can see well in quite dark conditions and with Lightning's help I may be able to scout along the beach also."
Vraelyn gives a simple smile and shake of her head at Talam's offer before silently finishing her preperations for departure, her time with the headmaster the night before still plaguing a little on her mind. Following the group quietly she nods in greeting to the guards before refocusing on the group. "Would you like me to scout ahead?" She offers.
Caught in her own thoughts over the academy and the headmaster Vraelyn never managed to make it to the Rusty Dragon the night before and was now wondering if she should feel guilty over it. Shrugging it off she silently enters the inn as the others finsish their breakfast and look set to leave. Her expression unreadable she gives a small nod of greeting to the others.
Vraelyn shakes her head a little at the headmaster's words "You have been more than kind enough to me over the years" She informs him certainly with a faint smile, again finding it strange seeing him so much older than when she first met him and briefly she feels a lurch in her eart at the idea of seeing him die as well. "Just take care of the children as you always do and I will hopefully return with interesting stories to tell"
Vraelyn makes her way over to the Turandarok Academy which is a short walk from the Glassworks. You enter and run into Ilsoari Gandethus, the academy's headmaster, he is standing just inside talking to some of the teacher's, he sees you and smiles as you enter.... Vraelyn gives a slight smile and a respectful nod to the headmaster and patiently awaits Ilsoari to finish speaking with the teachers before approachinghim to ask if she's needed at the academy today.
Vraelyn looks thoughtful for a moment before speaking up. "I am going to check to ensure I am not needed at the academy before joining you" She states plainly before turning and leaving without waiting for a response, quite clearly finding it strange being around the group.
Vraelyn gives a slight sigh as she looks over the others her expression one of deep thought. "I am used to working alone" She replies, giving a small smile as her storm roc companion nips at her ear "Mostly." "I'm strong enough to continue, but if my leaving would simply worry you and cause you all to leave without food then I will stay and eat with you. I am not here to hinder you."
"I'll survive without a meal" Vraelyn answers certainly "Lightning and I can scout ahead if you'd like"
Vraelyn observes the scroll Etienne is passing around but does not sign it. "I will help but I fail to see how adding my name to a list will accomplish anything" She remarks a little flatly.
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