Today, we visited the Temple District in Bornos. The purpose of our visit was two-fold: the first was to obtain information from the Temple of the Northern Wanderer regarding the next caravan to leave the city for the Domelands once the winter had passed. The temple's representative provided us with a small talisman to make it known to the city guards with their ridiculous feather hats (and anyone else who needs to know this information, I presume) that we are adventurers staying in the city with the intent to travel west, with all rights pertaining thereto, as the Condor, ruler of this city and the regions beyond, has specifically put out the call for adventurers to tame the Domelands on his behalf.
Although I have made my fair share of compromises and have been open to change and adaptation in my life, I have not wavered in my resolve to travel to the Domelands for the purpose of preventing its' taming. The dominion of the demi-races over this world is extensive enough, and some would say far too extensive already. Nowhere is that more apparent than in Bornos, and specifically, in the Temple District, where a shrine to the god Melios has not only "tamed," but neutered a rare patch of plant life found within this city's walls. It is pruned and scrubbed, and shaped into a form that no doubt pleases these rational beings a great deal.
The second purpose of our visit to the Temple District was so that Osbert might visit a fortress of his order. He did, and while the others went inside to pontificate about things that mattered little to me, I stayed outside and encouraged the shrine to Melios to grow. Alas, an enchantment was upon the patch, and I could only affect a small area. Still, I have hope that even this meager act of florrebellion will radicalize the squirrels and songbirds who visit it.
Later, on our way out of the Temple District, we saved some children who were set upon by members of the Quickblade gang. It turns out their parents are nobles, and I think we may be in line for some sort of reward or recognition. For my part, I was merely pleased to have manifested my ability to summon lightning from the sky to strike an intended target. I continue to be pleased with the growth of my skill set.
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