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Earliest arrival on Friday: 12pm Check In begins: 6pm Lay on: 10pm Parking at Logistics At this time, the only people authorized to park in the area behind or next to logistics are with direct permission from the Director, or the Officers, Safety Lead, Weekend Event Runner, and Exalted Team. Anyone else cannot  leave their cars parked in that area. Please do not park in front of the door/garage door to the area under the barn, or you will be parked in. The Wolves' Den Bar will be closed for the duration of the winter months due to temperature. Players are free to use the space, just be mindful that there will be no bartender tending to it. Please keep the space clean. Safety Announcements While the weather is going to be warmer (A bit above freezing), we will still be below freezing into the mid 20's at night. There is a chance of a Rain/Snow mix Friday and Saturday so please pack layers and extra clothes. As the same as last month for those who need to know to care/signs of Hypothermia, please reference these links: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-hypothermia/basics/art-20056624?p=1 https://www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/ Community Announcements and New Player Training New player Training will be held at 7:30 PM Friday in the Inn. First event players are required to attend. Should you miss this scheduled training, please find a community manager to give you your own. Saturday around 10:30am are usually best for make-ups. Your character card needs to be signed off to prove you attended. Important safety tools for the game are gone over at this time, as long as expectations for playing. Should you want a more in depth training about certain mechanics like combat, death, crafting, etc., you are welcome to stay longer. The mandatory part of training should only be 20 or so minutes. We ask all other players to please stay clear of new player training as multiple people makes for more distractions and will cause training to go longer. Yes it is harder with it being in the Inn, we ask you just try your best. Reminder that if you are engaging in CvC to please utilize the "Ok check-in system!" Safety tools are for anyone and everyone. Even if you think the other person is okay, it doesn't hurt to just flash the sign. There will be a new player tour mod at 11am Saturday. This mod is optional but encouraged. There will be combat spec'd to your level, loot, and an in game tour of the proper. This is also a good way to get more comfortable with fighting/combat in general. Ask questions if you have them! Below are helpful links for new and old players alike! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tq47jOfEk_MRzuasNNgDHG_tx_ZXkasazziFv6qPQr4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.yawm5ozd75h https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FQwj_9lmbsXM8ttLB1uFh5mxc8ezBD3dX8ftNINrdFw/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afVYFlqHgRlGuFzSZsUGTvL92KBcSAaCDFq0BDF66Rc/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/10XB4uAkuAT1k1BgT6NqE2qic1irG4yFqejIEn0M7KQA/edit?tab=t.0 Reminders from the Atmosphere Team this month! Please stay in character. If for some reason you need to go out of game, please do so away from other players as to not impact their immersion and gameplay. Please do not interrupt a scene for an OOG comment unless it is absolutely necessary.  Roleplay your combat and sell your blows. It makes combat more fun for everyone Please do not openly use your phone. We get that there are times when you may need to check the time or check a rule, but please try to do these checks with your phone under a table or away from other players. Please be mindful of your trash and OOG food containers. If they are left out, they will be thrown out. Sleeping Assignments Lore Team   A lot of people are in the middle of conversations with me about various items! This is a gentle reminder for you all to look at your messages! I, Lucian,will be available Saturday 10 AM to Noon and Sunday Noon to layoff for meetings. Many submissions in my queue for Lore rewards from Banquet have a 'I would like help'. This time is here for all of you! Please consider coming to ask for help during those times as usually these sorts of things go faster in person! If any of those time periods do not work for you or you formally wish to take a chunk of that time please reach out with me to set up a meeting! These times are also great for new players who want to talk about backstories / get something looked into that may not have been yet or those who want to talk about restricted races too! Card Team Announcements: New year, new rituals! Please remember that all duplicate instances of invokable rituals (including rituals that have a duration when invoked) from 2025 have expired. Be aware of how many instances of a ritual you have, even though your card may list more. These extras will be removed as your cards are processed (if you want to help us by crossing them out, please feel free!) As always, Card Team will be available in the Bar room from 6p-9p Friday (during check-in) to help new players with their cards. Please be respectful of our team and do not ask them for help before hours have started. If you are a regularly attending player, please try to resolve any card issues before arriving at camp (reach out to us on Discord!) so we can focus on helping new players! All signatures on cards (bank transactions, lessons, signoffs, rituals, etc) must have the player's initials AND card number. Please try to get your cleanup signed off and turn your cards into the card box within a reasonable amount of time after lay-off, so that Card Team can retrieve your cards before leaving camp (please, we want to go home). Read your card notes! This is the primary way for our teams to contact you and tell you important things.

On the outskirts of the town of Altrion, a thin man in alchemically stained clothing writes in a journal. He writes down mixtures, experimental notes, and hypotheses he wishes to test. Moreover, he looks to his coin purse, rereads the notes on his stock, and accounts the prices he currently has set. Another book sits at the edge of the desk, along with a map of the town of Travance.   Deep in a snowy mountain village, a hulking figure sits at an anvil. They admire a small dagger that shimmers with a light purple energy, and as they hold the blade up to their ear, they smile as faint whispers and screams emanate from their craft. Surrounding them, groups of figures that shamble and clank with distinct metallic tones wait patiently for orders. On a creaking wagon travelling past Abergavenney, armor-clad passengers look to each other as they begin leaving the town. Their blades and armor stained with blood, tinged with dark residue, and radiating a power only they themselves truly understand. The tallest of them counts copious amounts of silver that pile in a pouch, and with a knowing look to their companions, he packs it away and prepares to fill it more.   A lone campsite sits in an open plain, where Nordejar pass drinks and food during their brief respite. One of them forgoes the merriment of the evening to sharpen their axe. For them, there will be plenty of time to celebrate once their goal is complete. With a drag of their whetstone they look to their father, who is leading a toast to the rest of their group before taking a large swig of his mead. There was no doubt of their loyalty before, but they reassure themselves that they will prove their worth soon. A large ship docks into Leighyre for the night, and an elven man speaks to a dockhand to haggle over docking prices. Although a reasonable price is first introduced, the elf angrily talks down to the dockhand and attempts to convey the importance of their cargo. Defeated and intimidated, the dockhand begrudgingly accepts half of their original offer, and leaves the well-dressed elf to mutter to themselves. As he makes his other rounds, he wonders why the younger elf was so pressed to negotiate himself instead of the captain, who apparently chose to not leave the ship. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A lone guard stationed just before the rift reads over multiple reports, her eyes tired and demeanor grim. She sorts the reports by crime; theft, missing persons, murder; all of which reach a height that surpass what a normal week entails. Wracking their brain for reasons, the guard’s thoughts keep wandering to their home in Fyrithil, their spouse and daughter waiting for her return. Her mind goes back and forth rapidly from the analysis of this drastic spike in crime and the anxious worry of her family. Caught in her thoughts, she fails to notice the lone figure behind her, dagger aimed perfectly at the back of her throat.

Hello everyone! Recently, we have been working on an improvement to the way we reward players out of game and are finally prepared to announce it! I am certain you will have many questions, and please make sure to read through the document completely, as many of them should be answered by it. Keep in mind, there are 4 tabs in the document to look at. Any further questions should be directed to the Q&A channel on Discord. Reward Points Overview Reminder: This will not be live until the March 2026 Event

If you are planning on attending our February 2026 event, please fill this form out. Even if you are not planning to stay onsite or attending for only one day, this helps us accurately plan! https://forms.gle/zT3i9aKFEqMFAdvU9

Sleeping Assignments Earliest arrival on Friday: 12pm Check In begins: 6pm Lay on: 10pm Due to the severe inclement weather incoming in the region, we are ending game early  on Saturday Night. We will still hold main mod as usual, but will be calling an early lay off - the exact time will be announced tomorrow during live lay on, as we continue to watch the weather forecast.  We will also share ways to get your camp cleanup completed before lay off! Parking at Logistics At this time, the only people authorized to park in the area behind or next to logistics are with direct permission from the Director, or the Officers, Safety Lead, Weekend Event Runner, and Exalted Team. Anyone else cannot  leave their cars parked in that area. Please do not park in front of the door/garage door to the area under the barn, or you will be parked in. The Wolves' Den Bar will be closed for the duration of the winter months due to temperature. Players are free to use the space, just be mindful that there will be no bartender tending to it. Please keep the space clean. Rules / Exalted Update Ritual of the Amulet is now considered an Enhancement, not an Augment. Safety Announcements It is going to be COLD(Single Digits Sat/Sun with potential real feel in the negatives at night) as well as a decent chance of Snow. Pack layers, and more socks than normal. Keep an eye out on yourself and your friends for signs of hypothermia. For those who do not know the signs, please look at this article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-hypothermia/basics/art-20056624?p=1 And for general information on Hypothermia: https://www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/ All major buildings(Statehouses, and Main Use Buildings) should have heat if you need to warm up Please be mindful of how hard you swing as weapons have a habit of being harder than usual in cold weather.  Please remember when submitting google links for things such as backstories and lair and lineage writeups that the permission is set for others to read and comment on it! Reminders from the Atmosphere Team this month! Please stay in character. If for some reason you need to go out of game, please do so away from other players as to not impact their immersion and gameplay. Please do not interrupt a scene for an OOG comment unless it is absolutely necessary.  Roleplay your combat and sell your blows. It makes combat more fun for everyone Please do not openly use your phone. We get that there are times when you may need to check the time or check a rule, but please try to do these checks with your phone under a table or away from other players. Please be mindful of your trash and OOG food containers. If they are left out, they will be thrown out. There will be a workshop on “Making Props for Everyday Items” at 9pm Friday night in the Inn, led by Sam M. (Plays Marika). In this hands on workshop, Sam will be walking  you through how to antique paper and if time allows, turn pens into quills! Supplies will be provided. Don't go behind the bar unless you're on the bar team. Don't touch stuff that itsn't yours, even if it is unattended, in, around, or behind the bar. The bar is very short staffed due to the inclement weather, please be patient. As per usual there will be coffee and hot water in the kitchen side room. Thank you for your understanding. New player Training will be held at 7:30 PM Friday in the Inn. First event players are required to attend. Should you miss this scheduled training, please find a community manager to give you your own. Saturday around 10:30am are usually best for make-ups. Your character card needs to be signed off to prove you attended. Important safety tools for the game are gone over at this time, as long as expectations for playing. Should you want a more in depth training about certain mechanics like combat, death, crafting, etc., you are welcome to stay longer. The mandatory part of training should only be 20 or so minutes. We ask all other players to please stay clear of new player training as multiple people makes for more distractions and will cause training to go longer. Yes it is harder with it being in the Inn, we ask you just try your best. Reminder that if you are engaging in CvC to please utilize the "Ok check-in system!" Safety tools are for anyone and everyone. Even if you think the other person is okay, it doesn't hurt to just flash the sign. There will be a new player tour mod at 11am Saturday. This mod is optional but encouraged. There will be combat spec'd to your level, loot, and an in game tour of the proper. This is also a good way to get more comfortable with fighting/combat in general. Ask questions if you have them! Below are helpful links for new and old players alike! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tq47jOfEk_MRzuasNNgDHG_tx_ZXkasazziFv6qPQr4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.yawm5ozd75h https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FQwj_9lmbsXM8ttLB1uFh5mxc8ezBD3dX8ftNINrdFw/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afVYFlqHgRlGuFzSZsUGTvL92KBcSAaCDFq0BDF66Rc/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/10XB4uAkuAT1k1BgT6NqE2qic1irG4yFqejIEn0M7KQA/edit?tab=t.0 Card Team Announcements: New year, new rituals! Please remember that all duplicate instances of invokable rituals (including rituals that have a duration when invoked) from 2025 have expired. Be aware of how many instances of a ritual you have, even though your card may list more. These extras will be removed as your cards are processed after January event (if you want to help us by crossing them out, please feel free!) As always, Card Team will be available in the Bar room from 6p-9p Friday (during check-in) to help new players with their cards. Please be respectful of our team and do not ask them for help before hours have started. If you are a regularly attending player, please try to resolve any card issues before arriving at camp (reach out to us on Discord!) so we can focus on helping new players! All signatures on cards (bank transactions, lessons, signoffs, rituals, etc) must have the player's initials AND card number. Please try to get your cleanup signed off and turn your cards into the card box within a reasonable amount of time after lay-off, so that Card Team can retrieve your cards before leaving camp (please, we want to go home). Read your card notes! This is the primary way for our teams to contact you and tell you important things.

!Attention! (The bard enters stage right) Mytus:  “Well, I just finished speaking to the Stage Manager, Travance knows we’re coming.” Mytus:  “Excellent, I simply cannot wait to show them the brilliance of my play. I just know they will be inspired and encouraged like they truly never have before.” Mytus:  “I agree! My play is magnificent. Speaking of, how is the cast performing?”  Mytus:   (Turn, dramatically)  “Oh, nobody has suffered such as is. The cast is DREADFUL!  They just do not understand our vision! Mytus:   (face audience)  “well…we cannot adjust their parts, they’re simply perfect as is. I’m sure we could adjust them as needed though. I imagine there is still part of them who would have fit their roles better than these overripe versions” Mytus:  And, if that doesn’t work, we can always hold more auditions in Travance. I can only imagine the career of some seasoned adventurer gone actor, my heart!”  Mytus   (together)  “The play will go on”  (The bards exit stage left) A Mytus R.T. Polarian  Casting Call! Come one, come all and audition for the role of your lifetime! Ask yourself what does the theater mean to you?  How true is the emotion in the truth your heart that is told from the stage? Can you tap into the truth of your past experiences to bring to life the greatest script ever penned?  Ask yourself, who were you five years ago? Who were you ten years ago? And most importantly! Ask yourself who will you be?  Come, be prepared to audition!  The thunderous applause and tears of the audience awaits!

https://forms.gle/Lrsy3J9DtKc7nQYj7 If you will be attending our January 2026 event, please fill this form out! (Even if you are staying offsite or coming for only one day - knowing to expect you helps us plan!) The form will remain open until Monday, January 19.

In a clear and decisive moment, Zoren was destroyed by the Heroes of Travance. The radiance of the sun and light cut through the dense miasma that Zoren had blanketed the village of Thistlepine Hollow in. In this victory, Travance made one thing abundantly clear: it was already hard enough to live on this side of the Great Rift; the Heroes would not allow a creature to enslave and kill the commoners who made their life here. Travance would not allow such a monster to take root, as long as they could intervene. However, the Heroes demonstrated that heroics lie not only in defeating monsters. Travance showed its might in areas where it often forgets it excels. They worked together to collect supplies. They collaborated in rebuilding. They demonstrated their creativity to ensure the Village of Thistlepine Hollow was left in a better condition than when they entered it. They showed kindness to refugees and ensured that they stood with the commoners, not just over them. The Town did not reclaim Thistlepine Hollow for its own ego; they did it for the residents who now rode in wagons as they finally returned home. ------------------ The sounds and sights of wagons, carrying those who were evacuated from Thistlepine Hollow, were astounding. Through the organization of the Nobility, anyone who had needed shelter during this time had one. Not only were they provided respite all over the lands of the Barony, but they were also provided supplies and food to bring back, ensuring that their storehouse would be filled again without issue. No one would go hungry in their reclaimed Village. The wagons traveled in a single line. For Locke, Averlae, and Merin, that line went as far as their eyes could see. They watched people reunite. Protected by a rebuilt and improved palisade, as well as a strange but welcome ice, ensuring extra defense. The earliest to return were militia members, who were already present because of their assistance in rebuilding. Despite the labor they had done, they seemed refreshed and taken care of. The families of Thistlepine Hollow began to assess what of their small homes they had left and were surprised to find that in many cases their homes were in better repair than they had been before the maladies had taken hold. The number of thanks whispered to Travance could not be heard by the Heroes in full, though the wind carried as many as it could. The large reunion did not mean the Village stopped, however. That evening, prayer was still held within the mission house. Restored, reconsecrated, and reinvigorated to uphold Valos’ ideals as the villagers trickled in. Some had fear and hesitation as they entered. “What if the awful things start happening again?” Merin met the fear openly and with kindness. It was understandable to be afraid; the village had experienced tragedy together, but together they would heal. Merin told stories of the Heroes of Travance, the times they protected them and the others, the monsters they faced. Merin invited Locke to talk, who told them of the ways they taught them to heal, how to use scrolls, and bolstered them in the face of cruelty and horror. Averlae did not speak in the mission house, nor did Merin make her. It would be in quiet moments after prayer that Averlae would ask for help. It was not the whole town, but some chose to reach into the darkness, to sit with her and show her that she could let go of fears and anxieties. It was not an easy task, and it would not be something that would see resolution in one weekend. For now, tea with Merin while they talked would be a good first step. The next morning, the small village bustled with more vitality than it had seen in nearly half a year. The forgemaster found the forge to work with an ease that reminded him of younger days when his body was more forgiving. Smoke billowed from the smithy as he worked, allowing the inspiration that may have come from Brazen himself to flow through him. Even the ideas that seemed reckless were tested that day. Following his instinct, he got to work in his bout of creation.  It was a gathering to watch the first one to collect water from the well at first daylight. The cheers that erupted when crystal clear, almost glimmering water was pumped through a new manual pump. The crisp water itself seemed renewed as if it could heal maladies on its own, thanks to the purification of the area.  However, water itself, while a giver of life, could not replace the need for the infirmary. Locke thought the act of taking note of what was stocked here would be easy; however, they returned to bursting drawers and shelves. No want for bandages, herbal tonics, and even scrolls would ensure that what they did not know how to do as a healer, they would be able to do as a physician. There was loneliness in this moment; it wasn’t the same without Isolde. However, Locke was emboldened and hopeful thanks to Travance. The town had taught them confidence. To know that they did not need to do this alone. That help was always available. -------------- A Warning about Asuang, as told by Solarians Within the rainforests dwells Asuang, the Mother of the Unfit. Corrupted long ago from her duties, it is said she has had a hand in the creation of many monsters within our land. All who hide their nature in the day to show their true selves at night.  From her spawn creatures of the Soil, Air, and Sea. Her defiance of Naesala is to accept the destruction of the community. It is why it is important to know your neighbors. Hold them close. Care for your people and strive to improve together. Otherwise, should you find yourself in the rainforest at night, Asuang will bring out the reflection of the monstrous within us to send us back to harm that which we love.

Here is a link with the details for this year's raffle and service purchases! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19m9qBONa6aiO9GS6FBTCA8DyJS5Q9HaXwa3gsiBeTe8/edit?usp=sharing

If you are coming to the January 3rd Awards Banquet, we need you to fill out this RSVP as soon as possible, so that we obtain the right amount of food! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIcjOYpFNlc6nZX2okYUMo7frLOyQ-PkGcPVm4xR4IzzaRYQ/viewform Earliest arrival time is 2pm. The awards ceremony will begin around 6:30pm, and the event should end before midnight. You'll be allowed to stay on-site afterwards if you would like to, but beds are first come, first served. The menu, including ingredient and dietary restriction information, will be shared in the coming days. When information about raffle items, wondrous abilities, and other year-specific items are available, they will be shared. Further event details, including our policy on alcohol during the event, and fee structure, can be found here: https://www.knightrealms.com/awards-banquet A Q&A thread is going up in the Discord for any specific questions!

Sleeping Assignments Earliest arrival on Friday: 12pm Check In begins: 6pm Lay on: 10pm Lay off: 2pm Sunday To help us get cleaned up after game is over in a timely manner, if you are staying either upstairs of the Inn  or in the AG , your belongings must be fully packed up by noon Sunday. This doesn’t mean your things need to be removed from the space, but they should be packed and ready to go! Please continue to respect the shiny new Inn floor. Parking at Logistics At this time, the only people authorized to park in the area behind or next to logistics are with direct permission from the Director, or the Officers, Safety Lead, Weekend Event Runner, and Exalted Team. Anyone else cannot  leave their cars parked in that area. Please do not park in front of the door/garage door to the area under the barn, or you will be parked in. Early Camp Cleanup If you are leaving early (before lay off) and need cleanup assignments, please see the Logistics Marshals. They will be able to assign you tasks to complete. Please do not see them for early cleanup if you will still be on camp at lay-off on Sunday at 2pm, and instead come to lay-off to get your assignment. The Wolves' Den Bar will be closed for the duration of the winter months due to temperature. Players are free to use the space, just be mindful that there will be no bartender tending to it. Please keep the space clean. Community Announcements New player Training will be held at 7:30 PM Friday in the Inn. First event players are required to attend. Should you miss this scheduled training, please find a community manager to give you your own. Saturday around 10:30am are usually best for make-ups. Your character card needs to be signed off to prove you attended. Important safety tools for the game are gone over at this time. Should you want a more in depth training about certain mechanics like combat, death, crafting, etc., you are welcome to stay longer. The mandatory part of training should only be 20 or so minutes. We ask all other players to please stay clear of new player training as multiple people makes for more distractions and will cause training to go longer. Yes it is harder with it being in the Inn, we ask you just try your best. Reminder that if you are engaging in CvC to please utilize the "Ok check-in system!" Safety tools are for anyone and everyone. Even if you think the other person is okay, it doesn't hurt to just flash the sign. There will be a new player tour mod at 11am Saturday. This mod is optional but encouraged. There will be combat spec'd to your level, loot, and an in game tour of the proper. This is also a good way to get more comfortable with fighting/combat in general. Ask questions if you have them! Below are helpful links for new and old players alike!   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tq47jOfEk_MRzuasNNgDHG_tx_ZXkasazziFv6qPQr4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.yawm5ozd75h   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FQwj_9lmbsXM8ttLB1uFh5mxc8ezBD3dX8ftNINrdFw/edit?tab=t.0   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afVYFlqHgRlGuFzSZsUGTvL92KBcSAaCDFq0BDF66Rc/edit?tab=t.0   https://docs.google.com/document/d/10XB4uAkuAT1k1BgT6NqE2qic1irG4yFqejIEn0M7KQA/edit?tab=t.0 Safety Announcements Temps are going to be low, be sure to pack layers. There is some rain/snow expected Friday night, pack extra socks to keep your feet dry. Ice will be present on roads so watch your step. Card Announcements As always, Card Team will be available in the Bar room from 6p-9p Friday (during check-in) to help new players with their cards. Please be respectful of our team and do not ask them for help before hours have started. If you are a regularly attending player, please try to resolve any card issues before arriving at camp (reach out to us on Discord!) so we can focus on helping new players! All signatures on cards (bank transactions, lessons, signoffs, rituals, etc) must have the player's initials AND card number. We recommend taking photos of your card before turning them in! Card team does their best, but we are only human(...ish). Photos are great for both you and us if we need to correct any mistakes. Please try to get your cleanup signed off and turn your cards into the card box within a reasonable amount of time after lay-off, so that Card Team can retrieve your cards before going home (please, we want to go home). Read your card notes! This is the primary way for our teams to contact you and tell you important things. Exalted Announcements A number of Exalted Classes are having their achievements, and descriptions altered if they reference The Crucible or Chaos Anchors, see your class for those updates if they were previously referenced. New versions of Light and Dark Paladin are available for preview, and will go live after this event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/110HCTQGpwVS6gybGMg8qSRg70fRhLOft?usp=drive_link Bar Announcements Hello everyone!  We would like to kindly remind everyone that the bar area is restricted to official members of the bar team only. Players are not permitted behind the bar at any time unless they are actively working as part of the bar staff. All supplies, equipment, and materials behind the bar are funded directly through Patreon support or the personal contributions of our bartenders. Because of this, it is essential that these items remain secure and used only by those responsible for managing them. We have recently encountered situations where bartenders’ personal belongings were mistaken for communal items, which has caused understandable concern. To maintain fairness, respect, and the integrity of our workspace, please do not enter or access anything behind the bar without a bartender present. If you need assistance, a bartender will be happy to help from the front of the bar when available.

The Legend of the Manananggal as Told by Solarians: Even in the dead of night, Asuang, a dedicated Solar Knight, could feel the rays of Naesala at the end of the path she walked. She had given much of her life in service, and this illness made the rays that she used to find solace in, instead, fill her with pain. She was not sure what was wrong. She thought she was helping a sick man, but he had bitten her. At the time, she felt worse for failing him. However, she now found herself unwell, and despite the injury healing, she knew her malady was from that bite.  It was unfortunate for Asuang that vampires would not be understood in Toko Oro Sol for many years still. So, she did what anyone else in her position would do. She pilgrimaged to a trial of Naesala, in hopes that Naesala would see the dedication and purge her of whatever her malady was. Despite the hope in her heart and the conviction to see it through, she would succumb fully to the disease in her last steps. Naesala’s attention was drawn in those final moments, and in an attempt to rid Asuang of the disease, they used their power to destroy the bodily corruption. Asuang quickly became an unwilling participant in the act, as the very power to purge the corruption also delivered pain that felt like death.  In a malicious retort, Asuang broke her oaths as she struck Naesala. In the conflict, she managed to grab one single feather. Naesala utilized the connection between themself and the feather to encapsulate the disease. The Primal Spirit hoped that one day Asuang would have enough sense to let them help. However, as with all living things, the disease twisted within this cage, the feather transforming into a small black chick inside the former Solar Knight.  On a well-trodden road towards Travance In the late afternoon, a wagon carrying four common folk rattles on towards the town. They knew that within the next day or so, they should reach Travance Proper. As much as the group wanted to push the horses harder, they knew it was better to stop, especially with the sun starting to set.  No one in the Wagon was excited to be part of the party to reach out to the ones who could help their home, but with the Headman and the Town Healer dead, there were very few pillars of Thistlepine Hollow left and very many ill and endangered villagers.Locke, the apprentice to the former healer, organized the emergency travel with several other villagers. They had begun to learn about organizing and knowing when it was not a problem to solve alone, thanks to their mentor. After some pleading, the newest to town, Zoren, rode on the very back edge of the wagon. He had not intended to make the village his home, but when he arrived, the town needed a healer, and Locke convinced him to stay to mentor them.After settling on a spot, they started to set a fire. The sun would soon disappear over the horizon, and warmth was needed before then. The group sat around, together, trying to reassure one another that the Heroes of Travance would save their village. Certainly, Thistlepine Hollow was worth saving? Their discussion, however, would be cut short as they heard the flapping of large leathery wings and the sounds of a large bat locking onto the group. Then there were only screams and scrambling.