[CENTER][color=598527][h1]Hither[/h1][/color] [color=00746b][h2]Downfall: Toadstool Patch[/h2][/color][/CENTER] The elf answers Tsak first, "I do not know. My apologies," After Gabriel speaks, he looks to him and answers Gabriel's introduction, "My name is Octavian Meliamne. It is good to meet you," He speaks again, his voice still devoid of emotion, "I realize my words may seem disingenuous, but I truly cannot feel any emotion after I lost my heart..." [hr] [CENTER][color=00746b][h2]Downfall: Enroute to D11[/h2][/color][/CENTER] The boat comes over to them, and Jub and Brutrumukk are able to jump on the skiff and hop off to reach the next location. In front of them, they see a ramshackle hall built around a big tree. Two of the tree's limbs reach out through the walls like enormous welcoming arms. The interior of the hall is roomy, with an open floor plan that allows occupants of the upper story to look out over the lower one. Bullywug courtiers are crowding into the space, filling it with their guttural croaks. Their clothing is faded and stained with mud.