Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
From: ac559@Freenet.carleton.ca (Ian Clysdale)
Subject: [JOI] We leave at dawn
Message-ID: <1993Mar29.235729.16957@freenet.carleton.ca>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1993 23:57:29 GMT


ADMIN:  My USENet feed has been down for the past 3 or 4 days, as I told
those of you whose addresses I had on file.  If everyone who wants to
participate in this could send me their mail addresses, that would be much
appreciated so that I can put together an alias file to send mail to all of
you.
END ADMIN

	Elanon looks around.  "Well, the Ghods seem to smile on this quest;
when I advertised for a quest I was not expecting such an illustrious company.
But it is good to have what strong hands can be found.  I have been quiet
for quite a while, listening to those I do not know; greetings those who
are old companions.  But while I have left you guessing as to purpose, and
holding things back; now I will try to explain why I am here.  
	"Far across the Western Sea lies the land of Qar'tima.  It is a 
civilized land; much more so even than this great city.  But the people
there are sorely repressed, and I would do much to free my home.  For
the last few years I have been across in Generica, and the environs; and
have had the good fortune of meeting some of you.  But now it is time for
me to return to my home, and see what can be done about freeing my people.
	"The quest will not be easy, for the leaders and dark powers of
Qar'tima are strong; they control the army and the mages.  But the power
is that of the people, and the people will always triumph.  We go, to land
our force to coordinate the resistance; to restore justice.
	"Those who would see far lands; who would travel far distances; who
would find new things; who would stand for justice, please come.  There
is a hard job to be done, and it will take many; as many as will join in
the good fight.  
	"I have talked to the portmasters before I came here, and a boat
is awaiting all who will come tomorrow at dawn.  Those who wish for justice,
here is your quest!"
	Elanon pulls the cowl of his cloak back over his head, and goes
back to relaxing and listening to the rest of the group, then finally adds.
	"Oh, and this precious book may well come in useless.  At least
it will be unlikely that we will have some mage following after us.

					-Elanon of Ullswater-
-- 
Ian Clysdale				| 	 "Honour thy word,
Disciple of Great Cat			|  	  honour thy friends.
Seer of the Stairwell			| 	  Honour thine self,
ac559@freenet.carleton.ca		|	  and honour revenge!"