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[Vanyel is standing in the midst of what remains of the Drabkeeper's castle. He directed his journey, which began shortly after the night he spent with Stefen, there after seeing Nico's video. He has acquired a horse - a mare who, sadly, cannot compare with his beloved Yfandes. Yet she is steady and she doesn't shy away from his magic.

Which is why he chooses to use a spell - one that calls forth more than a few nightmares - to bring them to the Drabkeeper's castle faster. It clearly needs to be investigated and he fears time is of the essence.

As he looks at the wreckage, he holds out one arm. Said arm is covered in a leather gauntlet. Perched atop said gauntlet is a small owl. The Herald-Mage gazes fixedly into the owl's eyes - and, quite strangely, the owl meets his gaze.

They seem to be deep in conversation.]

I see. [He concludes, his features pale and troubled. After fishing a treat out of his pocket and seeing that the owl has partaken of it, he lifts the bird into the sky.]

Without a safe haven, we should fear for our lives. [Stretching out his hand, he closes his eyes and tries to Fetch papers, parchment, notes, books, anything of value, but his attempt leaves him with only ashes.]

What could be gained from destroying a place of learning - of discovery and information - other than to send a message?

I suggest we set guards on both courts.

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Greed will forever haunt some; you are correct. [Not that he would pay them one iota of attention.] I fear it cannot be recovered - even in part.

[His attention fixates on Maglor and he looks quizzical. There is more strength in the Elf, but he still seems...ill.]

I am sorry for your loss. [A loss - any loss - is tragic and draining.] I cannot profess a talent for Healing, yet I fear you need rest. Do not concern yourself with these ruins.

[He files Sigrid's name away for a later conversation.]

Are you in good company?

None? That raises other questions as well then. What secrets might have been here that make someone so desperate as to ensure none remains? Something that might end the war, perhaps?

[ A sigh ] I suppose we will never know, unless there are other places where such information might be hid.

[ a small quirked smile ] Thank you, Master Vanyel. I will manage, yes - my lady mother is here now, and I travel in her company. My own health is of little account, in any case - far more worrisome are these ruins and what they might forebode.

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