Terre Haute expedition: Camping Day 1

[lord_wizard]

[It's been a more or less uneventful day of travel for the expedition team. Not unexpected for the first leg of such a trip, and with any luck, it will stay that way.

As the sun starts to get low in the sky, Felix signals the group with a sharp whistle to stop, shortly after he feels the change. They've entered the Dead Zone. That sudden loss of power for anyone used to that sort of thing. Not an easy thing to adjust to, at first.]

"We've crossed into the border of the Dead Zone now. We should stop here for the night. Those of you with experience, help set up camp as needed. And I recommend a few of you working out a watch schedule. You never can tell what might be out here."

SET UP | CAMPFIRE | IN THE NIGHT

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[inafadingcrown]

Or mayhaps the magic in this land would perish with it, ensuring the permanence of our prison. Nothing is certain.

There is also the matter of resources- it would take quite some time to build a community capable of supporting and defending itself without the castle's influence. The effort has been begun, in part- there are outposts on either side of the Deadzone. But as of yet, I do not believe all could survive.

[She hesitates for a moment. This makes even her uneasy.] The castle also has some hold on us- you will no doubt soon experience it for yourself. One might say it calls us back. It would not be enough to keep me still, I think, but others, perhaps....

[ensorceler]

You are listing obstacles. But obstacles can be conquered. Has everyone given up merely because it is difficult? I cannot believe all are so weak. I cannot believe a being like you cannot resist it...

I think it is possible, and I think we ought to all attempt such an endeavor. It would be a challenge, and it might birth an astonishing revolution.

[inafadingcrown]

[She waves a dismissive hand when Anne mentions her.] I give you the most common reasons, not my own.

I do not entirely disagree with your assessment, in truth. I have long been frustrated with the complacency of many here, though perhaps I have fallen prey to it myself, to some degree. Mayhaps you will be the one to awaken us all.

[ensorceler]

[ Her lips purse, wondering if she's being mocked. This woman is so much harder to read than most. ]

Well, the people need some sort of catalyst. This expedition could be the beginning.