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It was shortly after the great barkquake of the [[Nexus]], in [[2609]] that I met [[Orphie Dradius]]. It was after Erin Mac'Cartlann had discovered [[An old archive|an old map]] in her archives, which led us to the [[Tunnel of Woe|Tunnel of Woe]]. She had come to participate in the [[An old archive/Ranger Meeting of Holeth, Folially 18, 4th CA 2609|the Ranger Assembly]] that had followed the expedition. At the time I was very impressed by this homina who, despite her advanced age, retained a particularly energetic and yet benevolent appearance. I could hardly exchange a few words with her, but they were enough to make me understand how she had been able to participate in the foundation and develop, [[Guild:Rangers of Atys|with her companions]] of course, a community as important as that of the Rangers. | It was shortly after the great barkquake of the [[Nexus]], in [[2609]] that I met [[Orphie Dradius]]. It was after Erin Mac'Cartlann had discovered [[An old archive|an old map]] in her archives, which led us to the [[Tunnel of Woe|Tunnel of Woe]]. She had come to participate in the [[An old archive/Ranger Meeting of Holeth, Folially 18, 4th CA 2609|the Ranger Assembly]] that had followed the expedition. At the time I was very impressed by this homina who, despite her advanced age, retained a particularly energetic and yet benevolent appearance. I could hardly exchange a few words with her, but they were enough to make me understand how she had been able to participate in the foundation and develop, [[Guild:Rangers of Atys|with her companions]] of course, a community as important as that of the Rangers. | ||
− | Like everyone else, I had been very worried when I read the words of the [[Ultimate Quest|poster]] that alerted us about her recent demise. When I arrived at the [[Almati | + | Like everyone else, I had been very worried when I read the words of the [[Ultimate Quest|poster]] that alerted us about her recent demise. When I arrived at the [[Almati Wood|Ranger's Circle]], I was not reassured by [[Apocamus Dradius]]'s strained expression and the pallor of his face, and I think everyone else felt the same. Still, the extent of the mobilization gave me some hope, and it was without delay that we rushed into the [[Kitin's Lair]] to find her. |
At first the party, somewhat disordered, explored the best-known part of the cave, towards the room where the kitins gather their livestock, where they were met by an unusual concentration of Kinchers, who soon mingled with the usual residents of the place. The fighting was fierce and many were injured. Nevertheless, the united homins were able to explore the eastern galleries but could not get past the debris or the kitin mounds that obstructed them. No trace of Orphie... the disappointment was great.<br /> | At first the party, somewhat disordered, explored the best-known part of the cave, towards the room where the kitins gather their livestock, where they were met by an unusual concentration of Kinchers, who soon mingled with the usual residents of the place. The fighting was fierce and many were injured. Nevertheless, the united homins were able to explore the eastern galleries but could not get past the debris or the kitin mounds that obstructed them. No trace of Orphie... the disappointment was great.<br /> |
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Orphie
It was shortly after the great barkquake of the Nexus, in 2609 that I met Orphie Dradius. It was after Erin Mac'Cartlann had discovered an old map in her archives, which led us to the Tunnel of Woe. She had come to participate in the the Ranger Assembly that had followed the expedition. At the time I was very impressed by this homina who, despite her advanced age, retained a particularly energetic and yet benevolent appearance. I could hardly exchange a few words with her, but they were enough to make me understand how she had been able to participate in the foundation and develop, with her companions of course, a community as important as that of the Rangers.
Like everyone else, I had been very worried when I read the words of the poster that alerted us about her recent demise. When I arrived at the Ranger's Circle, I was not reassured by Apocamus Dradius's strained expression and the pallor of his face, and I think everyone else felt the same. Still, the extent of the mobilization gave me some hope, and it was without delay that we rushed into the Kitin's Lair to find her.
At first the party, somewhat disordered, explored the best-known part of the cave, towards the room where the kitins gather their livestock, where they were met by an unusual concentration of Kinchers, who soon mingled with the usual residents of the place. The fighting was fierce and many were injured. Nevertheless, the united homins were able to explore the eastern galleries but could not get past the debris or the kitin mounds that obstructed them. No trace of Orphie... the disappointment was great.
Rassemblant son courage, l'expédition se dirigea vers la salle des œufs primaires. Là encore nous dûmes combattre âprement car passer inaperçus était exclu. Finalement, tout au fond de la salle des œufs et près des rechertches minutieuses, on trouva la dague d'Orphie, elle était donc passée par là. Nous avons alors passé un temps considérable à détruire un monticule Kitin et à tenter de déblayer les éboulis qui ferment l’accès aux plus grandes profondeurs (j'ai même été coincée par le glissement d'un bloc, mais par bonheur j'ai été secourue rapidement ). Finalement, un peu plus tard nous découvrîmes Orphie elle-même, grièvement blessée; à coté d'elle, ce qui ressemblait au dard noir et énorme d'un insecte monstrueux. Rassemblant une fois encore nos forces, nous sommes remontés à la surface, Apocamus portant sa grand-mère aussi délicatement que possible.
Une fois remontés jusqu'au camp, dans ce cercle qu'elle aimait tant, nous avons tenté de la soigner ; mais ses blessures étaient bien trop graves et sa graine de vie s'est éteinte. J'espère au moins qu'elle aura senti, dans les bras de son petit-fils, l'affection que nous tous lui portons portions.
Son ultime quête ne restera pas vaine, foi de Ranger ! Nous allons trouver quelle créature nous l'a enlevée et je n'ai aucun doute que, par delà les différences qui les divisent, les homins se rassembleront pour cela. C'est le plus bel hommage que nous pouvons lui rendre.