Brycur said, "Not much is known about what's beyong DiamondGate, 
m'lady.  Is the lad certain he came through there?"

        Baff replied, "I'm certain.  I rode Charger like an arrow to that 
strange gate in the glacier.  I remeber every step of the way there, 
though I was not gauging the distance.  There's a light forest from the
DiamondGate to Kassandra, full with animals.  I could almost FEEL the 
wolves at my back.  But I don't believe there's anything vicious in the 
forest.  It should be relatively smooth running once we're past the 
gate."

        Lance then stated, "We figure about one week to get to 
DiamondGate and another week to get to Kassandra.  From what Baff told 
us, I do not think Kassandra will be to hard to miss; a extremely tall 
tower rises up from it in the middle of the town.  Apparently this was an 
old dungeon from earlier times, a jail for all criminals in the vicinity. 
Raoh is probably using it as a base of operations now."

        He paused here for a moment.  Then, ever-so-seriously, he said, 
"I am not going to bullshit any of you;  Raoh is not going to be a 
pushover.  He can level towns, forests and poeple without even 
dismounting his horse.  His physical strength is only surmounted by his 
awesome power.  As I stated in my bulletin, I cannot say that your lives 
will not be in severe danger.  If any of you wish to save your skin and 
stay here, we will not push you into leaving with us.  Say now that you 
want to stay or forever hold your peace."

        Nothing but silence followed.  The only thing that broke the 
silence was Littlefair opening the Inn-proper and, then, waling over to 
stand at the front door.

        "Very well, then.  Mount up and be ready to go!"

        As the team got prepared, Lance went over to Littlefair, who 
said, "I just came to see you guys off, and to wish you luck."

        Lance then took out a parchment and, handing it to Littlefair, 
said, "My friend, I need to ask you a favor.  If, by chance, I do not 
return from this quest, you must make sure this gets to Shadehaven.  It 
is my will.  Once Serene, Luthor and Mista get their share, I need either 
you or her to find someone who knows ANYTHING about my home kingdom, and 
have that person deliver it there.  I have friends there in the Royal 
Gaurd whom I owe debts to.  The name of the kingdom is in the will.  
Please do not send it or open it unless I do not return in two months.  
Understand?"

        Littlefair nodded and put the will his his pocket before 
re-entering the Inn.

        Satisfied, Lance mounted Thunder and, as a bit of a tension 
breaker, screamed, "RAOOOOOOOOOOOOH, HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

        The team marched up Drangon's Lane and out of the North Gate, 
following the coastline.  They would stop at Specifica of Cod for any 
more information they could get.  But, for now, the adventurers were 
whooping and screaming in anticipation.  Each one, in their hearts, knew 
that, in short time, the man known as Raoh the Conqueror would be 
eliminated!

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Everyone please wish us luck on our quest for Raoh!

Chris Wolvie
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"I'm no unicorn, no mythical creature.  I'm HUMAN!  And I love you!"
                                -THE LAST UNICORN