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Tal'dorei, day 2

Cold

by Nepheri

This place is so different, yet familiar. Our currency is valid, and we can speak to these people, despite their accents being weird. But the sites here and the people we are assumed to know... and... my Queen.
 
She appeared to me as I prayed for spells as I usually do in the morning. I was already worried that she might be too far away. It turns out she was. And wasn't. I'm not sure who appeared before me, and she seemed unsure who I was. Is she the Raven Queen I know and love? Are they reflections of each other? I don't know. I don't even know how I could know. But she granted me the powers I asked for, and if I'm able to spread the wishes of my own Queen through those powers, maybe that's enough. I feel so alone... The temple rescued my soul, and the Raven Queen gave me purpose and hope when I had none. But my soul is forfeit anyway, so I'll keep what faith I have and try to do the best I can.
 
At least Lavia is back, and not as distraught over where we are as I feared. I think she's taking all of this more in stride than any of the rest of us, with the possible exception of Phennyr. Maybe being isolated in her instrument now and then gives her perspective we don't have. I'm happy she has agreed to give me some lessons on how to play the lyre, and I hope I can keep her company when she's in there. I know what it feels like to be isolated from the world, and I'm starting to like her. Maybe our lessons will also be a way to get to know her better and get some time without having the rest of the group over our shoulders.
 
Speaking of which... I'm not sure what's up with Ellywick. I've been, eh, handling my feelings and for the most part, I think I've gained some distance. Having others around who also trusts me helps get perspective. For some time, I was jealous when she hit on others. Then I thought she did it to spite me. Now I'm wondering if she's getting desperate. She tried to bully one of the captains into a date. I get trying to convince the grumpy man that we're good people, but I'm not sure that's the way to do it. I prefer to focus on the older one: Kynan.
 
Kynan has all the signs of someone who has gone through bad things and struggled for the respect he holds. I think I like him, and for now, I trust him more than most others here. Especially since he trusts us enough to tell us what has happened and the basics of where we are. We are in the Parchwoods near a city called Whitestone on the continent of Tal'dori. The city has just suffered a disaster like it, and the people in it was frozen solid six days ago. The soldiers here are only around because they happened to be out on patrol at the time. They've sent scouts in, but those two haven't returned. They're about to send others for help, but that will take many days. Investigating this possible unnatural death of an entire city seems to be what is right, what my version of the Raven Queen would want me to do, and could give us friends in this strange place.
 
On the out path through the forest, we first encountered a giant wolf that just watched us. Two yetis did not just watch. While most of us were only slightly hurt, they managed to tear into both Phennyr and Lavia. I'm not sure if this Raven Queen will give me back souls I ask for, so I try to pay extra attention. Someone else paid attention too - Vax'ildan, the nephew of Cassandra de Rolo who I understand is the face of the Whitestone government. He used one of the metal pipe things the other soldiers had, and it seems to be able to kill a yeti very efficiently.
 
I can see the worry and sadness in his eyes as his parents are in danger. Or might even have passed on already. I'm preparing to aid him either way. And, Ellywick, not try to bed him when he's scared for the life of his loved ones. We need to patch up, and then we're headed into a frozen hell. Tiny part of me wishes we'd head into fiery hells instead at some point, but for now - I just want to keep those around me safe.

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  3. You killed my father, now prepare to die
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  5. Redbrands I
  6. Arrival at Phandalin
  7. Daddy Dearest
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  8. Day after
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  9. Lawful Stupid
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  14. Insane Plans
  15. By the Book
  16. Dead feelings
  17. Disposed
  18. Dead Necromancers are the Best Necromancers
  19. Catching up
  20. Shipping
  21. Friendly or Not
  22. Unexpected Meetings
  23. Worlds Collide
  24. A very different city
  25. Festive Thornhold
  26. Thank you, my Queen
  27. Friends. Right.
  28. This is awkward....
  29. Landslide
  30. Dangerous Gnoll-age (sorry... the puns are spreading...)
  31. Cenceptions
  32. Seduction
  33. Wave Echo Cave II
  34. Wave Echo Cave
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  36. Rest in peace, Declan...
  37. Crisis of Faith
  38. Thundertree II
  39. Thundertree I
  40. Path to Thundertree
  41. Orc hunting
  42. Redbrands III
  43. Redbrands II
  44. Far From Home
    ?? ?? ???
  45. Cold
    Tal'dorei, day 2
  46. Life, interrupted
  47. Hot and Cold
  48. The Dragon's Lair
  49. In the afternoon, we plan!
  50. A Song of Ice and Fire
  51. Celebration
  52. Relief is one hell of a drug
  53. Flight and Flutter
  54. Freedom of Movement
  55. At dusk we... do something?
  56. Pray for a quick end to our deception
  57. Catching up
  58. Fall
  59. Lizards in a hole
  60. Not Today
  61. Released
  62. A broken soul
  63. Skyfall
  64. Acid Falls
  65. Roped in
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  67. Insight into Emon
  68. A Calling
  69. Hypothetical 1: Healer (Ginny Di video)
  70. Hypothetical 3: Matchmaker (Ginny Di video)
  71. Hypothetical 2: Villain (Ginny Di video)
  72. For my Beating Heart
  73. Hypothetical 4: Prison guard (Ginny Di video)
  74. Hypothetical 5: Bard (Ginny Di video)
  75. Plagued Possibilities
  76. Visits in the Cloudtops

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