#rescuemiriam

"Horok, I have very very few memories of prior lives. I envy you, yours... but I understand how that one could be a burden."

Torth mutters something about Mountains being a pain in the ass.

"There are greater foes." She says slowly.

"There are greater foes." He agrees. "The Sidhe have power, it must be said. As allies, together... those foes would be at a great disadvantage."

"You mean the Fomorians and their servants" Drakna says

Frank nods.

A nod. "The dark kin."

"That is part of the quest that brought us here."

Someone hears a knock at the door, nd goes to open it, then ..."Chieftain Brekke? Your crew is here? They've been looking for you?"

"Between us and the sidhe and the other kiths, we may argue about what resources we have, and who uses them, and how much each gets, and how it is used...but they, the foes, they would destroy those resources utterly, destroy what we are."

She looks up sharply, then stands and goes to the door, concerned.

It's Clem and four others, "Ohh, here you are. Sorry, Captain, but Chieftain Worldshield was looking to offer us hosptiality if we weren't staying on the ship or in the fest hall or what not. I've been looking about for you for awhile and we ccan say no but I should at least let her know if we're not showing."

Frank watches Brekke even as he fields questions from the lodge.

"No trouble on the ship, then."

"Just a disturbingly forward and cocky storm taking shine to me" wryly under her breath

She gives Clem a slightly bemused look, then looks back to Frank, nodding for him to join them at the door.

"Excuse me." He does so.

Some 'awws' from those that still had questions or arguements. Jaska was getting ready to debate the opposing side of the next person who spoke up.

She fills Frank in on Clem's news. "I should accept Worldshield's hospitality...Clem, I want you with me there. Frank...you should stay here. You need to talk with them, to teach." She looks back at the crowd of curious faces. "They crave new ideas. Some others should stay here with you...perhaps Nyles among them. But we also need crew to stay onboard."

"Yes, Captain," Clem says, then "Something special about these folk?' in a lower voice

Frank nods agreement with the orders.

A slow grin, and a nod. "They feel more like...hope. I would prefer to stay here...but our allies are our allies, and we must show them respect by accepting their hospitality."

"Hope? Huh, maybe Nyles won't mind it here then" She says and motions to one of the crew with her "Go get Nyles. I want Galvan here too, he's a rover, they'll respect that and he's been all over. If anyone can teach about 'the fallen lands' they should." She looks to Brekke, "I reccomend we have the twins on the ship. Storm and Hearth can handle guarding it and inventory of what we bought."

Brekke nods. "How is our visitor?"

"Hungry, but we had supplies dropped off and plenty of them."

"From a boggan?"

"As a matter of fact" She nods

Brekke nods with satisfaction. "Good. Then...I will make my farewells here, and we will go to Chieftain Worldshield's lodge."

((Ding-ding....going to have to take a break/do work soon))

Brekke does just that, the Headman seems to understand, but is happy to have part of their crew (And frank) remain. Soon Clem and Brekke are on their way to the other grander lodge... Leaving Frank with Nyles and Galvan and.. a lot of curious trolls.

Frank settles himself down at the fire and nods. "Thank you again for your hospitality. Could I have a cup of wine, mead, or ale? I'd be pleased to spend some time with you, and answer what I can."

A fine honey mead is put in his hands

And Nyles and Galvan are also asked questions.

"this lodge you come from, is it all trolls?" "Do you know your blood? it's okay if you don't , a lot of us don't either" "Are you single? My aunt has been widowed for 2 years now"

"We are not all trolls. We have a kinain that is with us as part of our Hearth. The Chieftess cares for a Barony, which has other kiths in it; as the Lodge is her place of authority, so the Lodge cares for those other Kiths. And yes, we have Sidhe that visit with us freely there."

"I do not know my blood; that path has been long abandoned by many in the Fallen World. I have some guesses, though."

"No." A faint smile. "I am both Oathed and married in a mundane sense."

"What good things have you seen bo...Sidhe Do?"

Frank takes a drink. "The Sidhe of my House protect and foster mortals, the font of Dreams on whom we rely for our continued existence. I have known Sidhe who are open and inviting with their Balefires, insisting only that the Eschat be observed." Another drink. "I know Sidhe who undertake quests. I know Sidhe who stand against the Dark."

Others look at Galvan and Nyles as if to confirm that.

Nyles says "it's true. They have more resources so maybe being heroes is easier for them, but privileged or blessed or whatever...many do still try to do right. that's to their credit. I'm a pessimist and even I can see the good ones."

Others are asking the Rover what it's like to be one and Frank gets more questions, the evening winds on... and by the time it is for sleep, Frank can rest on a bed feeling he's opened some minds and maybe some hearts

"And..." Frank adds "... they carry a disadvantage we don't. They are weaker in the face of Banality than any common Kith."

OOC flip flop those two.

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