I should have written something earlier this week, indicating that I would not likely be posting... I just keep hoping I'll have the time this week.

Anyway, three things:

1) I'm sorry. I definitely should have given you a heads up about my status. I dislike it fail to say what's up, and now I'm guilty of it too.

2) The game is really good. Your posts rock in detail and mystery. I really love the world and story you've created. I also think the cast here is really great. You've gathered a good group of players around you. Some of us are a bit flakey, but the post quality is awesome (IMO).

3) I would like to get off at the "next stop". Meaning once this rescue bit is done, and there is a "natural" place for Tobias to exit, I'd like to do that. I think his departure from the group should be fine, you will have a well rounded cast without him. With our seventh child just born and a heavier work schedule at the moment, I need to drop out.

I, however, think you all should continue on! Like I said, the story and cast are great, just like the DM and players!

My 2 cents,
Ayrn

p.s. Tobias is in favor of making contact/friends with the "new elfy" and getting the heck outta Dodge. Sorry I don't have time to post IC this week.

I'll be sad to see you leave, Ayrn. You've been an integral part of the story thus far, but I fully well understand your need to withdraw. Provided this DOES get rolling again, there will be a place for you to jump ship soon enough, and Tobias can be written into the background. Thank you for your notification, encouragement, and praise (Even though sometimes I am undeserving of it!)

On a positive note, congratulations on the new addition to your family! Hopefully we'll still be seeing you around here, and perhaps you'll find the want to keep an eye on things and see how the others get along without you

I'm sorry, Tek. I too somehow missed the update. I am now working on my post and will have it up either today or tomorrow. Definitely still interested!

*evaporates*

a timeline question:

did they walk in on me just as the scuffle ended? or do i have time to bandage my arms?

EDIT: Apparently i just missed you. I will assume i did not have time, and will adress it at some point in the near future.

*fades out*

Tek,

Steelight noted in "The Sage Departs" that he will no longer be around at the Inn... so apparently, you'll be losing Koriss as well. Sad...

Ayrn

Hey Team,
We need some posts to move this forward!
Celeste? Kaelyn? Jozan? Where you hiding?

*pops up*

Aw crap! I'm here! I'm here!

Sorry, Chief. Real life got crazy, and I'm looking for a place to live. My post is up though, and i look forward to some character interaction should we ever reach the surface!

*evaporates*

Perfect. Chess posting gives me exactly what I need to be able to progress this. I'll be updating tomorrow at some point. So...if anybody is looking for any RP with Kiirnon, before then would be the ideal time, even if its just a slight amount of dialogue.

Nice work.

my internet access over the weekend is sketchy at best, so if the update is too late today, you might have to wait for my post....


...or maybe not... one can always hope, right?

*evaporates*

Update is taking a little longer than anticipated. I'm having a bit of a tough time trying to touch down on everything that everybody wants without overstepping.

Tobias wants to move on. Kaimelle wants freedom (Easy enough). Grimm wants to lend a hand. Kiirnon wants to converse.

Currently NPCing Nicholas, Koriss, and Avellin.

Complexities ensue... Pitch ideas on how far to move this?

Kiirnon is willing to wait to converse until we reach the surface at least, maybe longer. He wants information, but is practical enough to be patient. Assuming no complications (big assumption i know) then getting the group together at the surface seems a good place... the rest of the group is guiding these people back yes? so they would naturally need to stop and do some organization, no matter how minimal...

just my opinion...

*evaporates*

Also, assuming he finds out where they're headed, Kiirnon will offer to guide them back... can i get a roll for knowing a faster way back? i am a Guide after all, and its my forest, so it seems reasonable i know a few trails... although i suppose knowing them doesnt make them faster huh? anyway, thought i'd ask.

*evaporates*

In case you missed Tek's post from earlier this week, check it out.

I won't likely be able to post until next Monday night, Oct 3.