Charter smiled at the complement from the sailor. Despite his mother and spending much time near the sea, the youth never did go on a boat. It was great to hear that he was doing alright despite his inexperience.

The Scholar looked to the sea, the waters that surely took his sister. But despite the tragedy, he could only feel comfort. That somehow the sea took one of it's own, and gave her a resting place that was so beautiful. And he felt that it was calling to him too, that it was the birthright of the children of Nectar Sea. And he remembered his mission from the Scholars, to make contact with Smugglers or rebels. They needed to expand their network now that the Greenfields was gone. 

He looked back at Grimwing. "Yes, I'll go. I can see that you need the help and I'm used to these coasts, though by walking them. When there's time, I'd like to tell you about who I am and learn of this crew." 

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Star Dancer was surprised that the rain had ceased, and that the alicorn now had a sky coat. She looked down briefly, and saw the bodies of the slain were now gone. Torrential greeting had relaxed the pegasus a bit. After all, she was still in the presence of Power.

"My name is Danny - I mean Star Dancer. Danny is what Lady Sweeper calls me.

"I do not know what the Lady has written, as privacy is one of the duties of a courier. But she has a letter. If I may?" Dancer moved her cloak, and indicated towards the saddle bags. When Torrential nod in consent, she took out a bundle of parchment covered in a sliver envelope. It was sealed with gold colored wax bearing four interconnected rings. She handed the letter over.

Torrential was partly right about the message - a good chunk of the conversation would ramble about cake. But the rest was an update from Sweeper to kin about her activities. There were two important entires:

"Of my followers, two groups are the most resourceful. One is the Scholarship, of which Danny is a member of. They are academics of many fields, including agriculture and meteorology. They have sworn fealty to me, as well as to aid my kin in their need. The second is a mercenary band called Joy's Legions. They joined me after cleaning this unsightly tower that was fouling up the landscape. Rather professional and unusually pious, they too have gave their loyalty to me and my kin. Seek both if you need help. Danny can fill you in on the details…

"… hopefully your quest in Earthborn will be fruitful. And speaking of which, my Paladin and High Priest Scroll (who is dictating this very letter, isn't his penmanship amazing!) has a mission of his own. His superiors want him to find some missing friends, and I think Arcon may be involved. He may be on a mission trying to collect academics, archivists, and librarians for some reason. If you know of anything, just let me know. Oh, I'd would have sent some tea, but…"