Spectrum's Comments: In the aftermath of the battle for Gateway, the Seekers have settled into their Gateway home. New members arrive and a pair of weddings are in the air.
The Frontier #68
Time passes quickly for the Seekers once more. The remaining magic items are distributed, except for the Libram of Silver Magic that was discussed at the end of the last post.
Stephanie and Finrod are married in the church of Azrella by Selinda, the High Priestess.
One week later, Zynara and Blod walk the same path.
Several days pass after the second wedding.
It is late afternoon on one of those evenings. The shadows have grown long and darkness begins to settle in.
One of the cooks' assistances comes rushing into the mansion.
"Help! The well grabbed Taslon! Help!"
Quieting the boy down, you learn that he and another assistant were at the well collecting water. Suddenly, a dark arm reached out of the well, grabbed the boy and pulled him in. That was the last he was seen.
GM Notes:
Congrads to our newlyweds! :)
There are several common wells inside Gateway. The closest, the one the boy is speaking of, is about 3 blocks from the manor.
Armon has joined the Seekers. At least you guys could have said hello. ;)
Hopefully, several more new players will be appear this week.
All yours!
SUBJ: First the old.. FROM: GM Falcon 11/30/90 S#: 519804
During one of these long nights, Claudius will stand before the other Seekers:
"I've found out a few things. You probably know some of it, though perhaps not all, so bear with me.."
(I'm probably misinterpreting all this too...Claud and I keep bad notes)
"Shadowkeep was the home of Emperor Kelnar of the Empire. It was a magical construct, made of obsidian."
"It had several huge towers and consisted of about five levels. Its bailey was said to be able to hold one of our castles within. Each of the main castle levels was said to have held maybe two-hundred rooms."
"Tens of thousands of slaves maintained the keep. A virtual army served as garrison, and a flight of red dragons as the air force...they owned the towers."
"Kelnar was the most powerful mage in history. He ruled with an iron hand, and disappeared after the Battle of Shadowkeep that ended their war with Cynalon in our victory. The end was punctuated by an explosion heard and felt for hundreds of miles."
He rifles through a few notes, and continues. "Shadowkeep disappeared, except now I've heard that someone found the keep, and tried to get to it only to be repulsed. Shadowkeep is supposed to hold great wealth, and be protected by great enemies."
"One other note...Kelnar was believed to have kept several private treasure troves, with powerful magic so that he could recoup if Shadowkeep ever fell. I believe you have a map, Validar..?"
"What of this? Perhaps nothing, perhaps something worth chewing on however."
Claud remains mostly quiet besides that. When asked of the Libram , Claud considers. "Well..", he murmurs, "I would love to be able to fireball the next Hextorite we meet, but I think your point is more valid, Finrod...use it well."
When news comes of the hand in the well, Claudius gulps audibly. Not out of fear, but from the fact that Claudius has little combat magic at the moment, not expecting to have needed it. He will follow Validar.
(Hello newcomer..you came just in time to be cannon-fodder! :D)
Spectrum's Comments: Like all legends, Keln's wasn't really as powerful as history made him out to be and some things were greatly exaggerated. Keln wasn't even the most powerful mage on this continent!
SUBJ: cannon-fodder FROM: Thengor 12/01/90 S#: 423875
Present and accounted for. Hello I am thengor bayar fighter, I am very good with the battla axe. I hear you need some help
Spectrum's Comments: I don't remember much about this guy, but at least he got into the spirit of things!
SUBJ: Zynara FROM: Zynara 12/01/90 S#: 50520
While in the house I will have these spells memorised: 5 unseen servants, 2 melf's acid arrows, continual light, flame arrow, and vampiric touch. When given a chance to rememorise spells for combat, they will be different but this works for bettering the manor and making life easier for the help. :)
I will cast 3 of the unseen servants in the morning to help with the cleaning and other chores. I will cast another at lunch to help with that meal and the last one will be cast at the evening meal to help with that. The continual light will be cast in the evening where there are light sources that are left on all night. This way, it should save some on the cost of upkeep giving more money to us girls to shop with. :D The other spells are just there to keep my mind ready. Also they are there for unseen situations that may arise involving combat.
When the new people arrive and join our group, I greet them and try and get them settled in quickly. Who knows how long we will have to relax before we are off and running again.
When the news comes of the attack, I stop my current work and start for the door. Realising I am not fully prepared for fighting tho,I stop and grab some rope and yell for Blod to grab his weapons, a child needs rescuing and there is no time for armor. Once the rope is in hand, I will run for the well hoping the others are coming. Once there, I will cast my unseen servant, then cast a continual light on a piece of wood then have the unseen servant drop it into the well. By that time the others should have caught up and we can then advance and see what we are dealing with.
If the creature is out of the well, start with flame and end with acid arrows.
SUBJ: Armon Flamehilt (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 12/02/90 S#: 803756
Armon listens in interest to the mage's story, adding bits and pieces here and there based upon his personnal knowledge. He does his best to get and know the other party members, feeling strangely out of place in the group. When the cook's assistant rushes in with his story, Armon doesn't hesitate.
"We must hurry!! Perhaps we may still save the boy!"
With this he jumps up and heads out the door, careful to take his equipment with him. When he reaches the well, he looks at it carefully, using Zynara's light spell to attempt and see down it. If he determines the well, won't put him in any immediate damage, he'll quickly volunteer,
"We should get down there as soon as possible! There's no way to find out what happened to the kid from up here, and definitely no way to get him back."
If things appear safe, Armon will offer to descend into the well, as he's a skilled climber, and this is his first opportunity to prove himself among the Seekers....not to mention someone down there is in danger.
SUBJ: Blod... (R) FROM: Blod 12/02/90 S#: 787774
As the day of the wedding draws closer, Blod seems more and more nervous. When the day finally dawns, he is so nervous he can't seem to hold onto anything; reminding him of the days he spent in those durned gauntlets. :D
When he a Zynara are finally joined in Wedlock, the nervousness seems to fade. "We will have to travel to our homes, so we can meet our in-laws, Zynny. I know my mother would love you."
When the servant enters, Blod will grab his Mighty sword and magical chainmail and run after Zynara, trying to struggle into the chain. When he reaches the well, he will stay near Zynara, trying to keep her from the well. "You may wantto wait till everyone is here Armon. No telling what is down there."
"Greetings and well met to all the new comers! I hope you enjoy your stay with the Seekers! A special greeting to Thengor Cannon-fodder! :DDD"
SUBJ: FINROD (R) FROM: SGT STONEY 12/02/90 S#: 47165
At his wedding, Finrod is more nervous than at any time in the past. *I face enormous numbers of Hextorites with not a second thought*, he thinks to himself, *but one woman who I love leaves me quivering like a gelatinous cube!*
During the ceremony, Finrod proudly places the ring he has bought on
Steph's finger--it is a 500 GP white gold and diamond band, thick and sturdy, as befits her. After the wedding, at the reception during the brief time that the two newlyweds spend socializing before heading off to the honeymoon suite of the best Inn in Gateway, Fin presents Steph with the Magic Shield. "May it protect you well during the times that we must be separated, and I cannot guard your left side myself."
He then casts STRENGTH on himself and heads off to the honeymoon suite with his honey sweet. ;)
Unlike some of the other spell-casters, Finrod is not caught ENTIRELY off-guard by nasty circumstances in town. He IS, after all, a thief, and town is known to provide the occasional irresistible opportunity for thieves...followed by needing to fight yer way out of the trouble you get into. ;)
Spells Memorized: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Colorspray, Strength, Knock
When the call for help comes, it finds Finrod's equipment neatly packed in the chest of security next to the pack to carry it in, all sitting at the foot of the new bed he and Steph bought. Fin rushes in to the room and Fills Steph in on what is going on, while quickly assisting her into the essential aspects of her armor and weaponry. "The others should be gathered near the well by now, getting information: we would be fools not to properly gird for the battle that must surely ensue with whatever has dragged the poor boy down the well. I happen to have heard from a couple of other...er...ROGUES here in the city that Gateway has a fairly extensive tunnel network down there--and not all of it is known to and patrolled by the City Guard. Hopefully the others will not go rushing down into that well without proper reconnaissance." As soon as his Love is fully garbed for combat, Fin opens the chest of security and removes his bow and quiver, which he straps to his back. Closing the chest and tossing it into the backpack, he grabs his weapon-belt where it hangs at the foot of the bed, then dashes along with Stephanie to the nearby well. He glances around at the gathered group, looking for Validar to ask what is up so far. If Val is not present, Fin quickly assumes command, barking: "Fill me in, folks! Any new information since the boy was dragged down? I am going down to check the situation out. I am the most well-suited to this, being capable of meeting whatever threat materializes whether physical or magical in nature."
SUBJ: Finrod continues (R) FROM: SGT STONEY 12/02/90 S#: 37047
Looking quickly around at the group gathered about, Fin looks for Bernice. If she is present, he will have here follow him down the well, being the second most capable of handling the climb down the well.
Fin casts strength on himself, checks to be sure that his ARMOR spell is still functioning, and with a kiss to Steph and a heartfelt promise to be careful, he climbs down. He will holler up the well when it is time to send down more folks if necessary. If the boy has merely fallen down and needs to be hoisted up, he will have the group send down the bucket to tie the boy to.
If Validar shows up, Fin will quickly fill him in on the situation thus far, and sketch out the plan he has begun. If Val has a different plan, Fin will go along with it. Val is Top Dog, after all!
--Finrod Fasthand
--Wedlocked Warrior-Mage
Mad: did I ever send you my 5th level theiving skills? If not, I have them here, and can send them. I am just not sure whether I sent them or not.
SUBJ: going back a bit... FROM: SGT STONEY 12/02/90 S#: 37038
Looking back over my post, I see that I forgot a couple of things. Before Blod's Wedding, Finrod, now very familiar with the pre-wedlock shakes, helps Blod into his wedding finery. "Can't have the mighty Blod looking like he doesn't know how to tie his shoes! Good luck, big fella!" Fin slaps him on the shoulder, then goes and takes his seat among the observers. At Blod and Zynara's reception, Finrod presents them with a wedding gift... Matched Silver Daggers, engraved with their names and the date. "Use them in good health, you two!" To Armon and Thengor: "Welcome to the ranks, guys! Don't let those cannon-fodder jokes get to you; we will not abuse your skills. We will try to mould them into our Seeker Repertoire. At the rate we lose people, we need all the help we can keep alive!" ;)
Thengor: last week most of the seekers posted descriptions of themselves, as did Armon Flamehilt. You might wish to go back and look those over. They should give you a fair idea of what we're all about.
SUBJ: Starkin FROM: Halthron 12/02/90 S#: 405456
Listens with interest to the tales the others tell. When the call for help comes in, he will grab his sword, and run down to the well preparing to lend what aid he may.
SUBJ: VALIDAR FROM: Panther13 12/03/90 S#: 821017
Validar will proudly carry out his duties as best man at each of the wedding ceremonies. Validar commissions a painter to capture the newlyweds and will have the paintings hung in the manor.
As the newcomers arrive, Validar will try to meet with each of them, as well as Starkin as he joined us during the siege, and try to learn about them. Validar will ask about their training, skills, background and any other relevant information to best help them fit into our group.
On the day of the commotion of the well, Validar is away from the manor as the trouble begins. Not long after most of the Seekers have arrived at the well, Validar and Gabriella come upon the scene. After the initial explanation, Validar will send the boy to the manor to fetch his shield. He already wears his enchanted blade at his hip. He will then press Finrod for the details, as he appears to have taken charge until this point.
"I agree, Finrod. You are the best to go first into the well. I think it may be a good idea if Armon were to go with you, as Arocken and Bernice are not here yet. If you do indeed have some skill in climbing Armon, then this is your first chance to prove your ability to our band. The rest of us will remain up here for the moment."
"I want you to only check out the immediate area and hopefully find the boy. If you do not find him, get a QUICK look at the area and where he might have been taken. If there are tunnels to be explored, then we shall all go. I have heard tales of the network of passages beneath Gateway. Who can be certain what lies down there."
Those of us remaining behind will do our best to keep a watch on the proceedings, thanks to Zynara's light, and will be ready to assist in a moment's notice.
SUBJ: Stephanie
I try to conceal my nervousness on the day of my wedding, but it does no good. This is such a big step. Am I doing the right thing?
All trace of the jitters disappears at the church. The ceremony goes quickly and I accept Fin's ring. :)
We eventually arrive at the Inn and Fin carries me into our room. Quite a sight I imagine, considering I'm 9 inches taller and weight almost fifty pounds more!
[Good idea to cast STRENGTH on yourself. You're gonna need it! ];> ]
"I accept your shield, and will use it proudly in battle."
[Hmmm. Other women get jewelry, I get a shield. ;) ]
The week flies past and we gather for the second wedding.
I listen closely one night, as Claud tells of Shadow Keep.
"Wow, Fin! Sounds like if we found that place we would all be rich! Don't like the sound of all those dragons though. Nasty beasties. One was bad enough!"
I quickly get into my adventuring gear after learn of the boy's plight. Seeing that my skills are not need just now, I step back and let those more capable deal with this problem.
"Be careful, Finrod!"
Greetings Armon and Thengor! Welcome to the Seekers!
--Steph, Fin's Main Squeeze ;)
Spectrum's Comments: Since she was Ms. Finrod, Steph would occasionally do those little end of posts signatures like Fin did.
SUBJ: Worried girl FROM: Zynara 12/04/90 S#: 450607
Here I am all worried about the lost boy I totally forgot about the weddings! And one of them was even mine! Wonder if I will make a good mother? :D
Before Steph's and Fin's wedding, I go and visit the local druids or the priests in charge of farming. I ask for a two special seeds. The seeds are to be of an oak that is blessed to grow healthy and strong.
After their wedding I approach them and give them one of the seeds. "My mother and father had an oak tree that they called their own. They planted the seed together and helped it grow together. The superstition that goes with it is that if the tree grows sick, there is trouble for one of those that planted it. If the tree dies, the marriage is at an end. May the oak you grow from this seed grow strong and healthy for many happy and long years."
The day of my wedding starts early because I am too nervous to sleep long. As the day goes along, I grow more and more worried about something going wrong. Finally it is all over and I am so happy that I totally forget about all the worrying I did earlier in the day.
When Fin gives us our gift, I thank him and and give him a big kiss. "Now all I have to do is to get my Blod to teach me how to use one of these." :D
That night, I hopefully don't get much sleep. The next day tho, I take Blod out and have him help me plant our seed.
The Frontier #69
The Seekers have gathered around the well the boy was dragged into.
Zynara casts Continual Light on a piece of wood and has one of her Unseen Servants drop it into the well.
The wood falls to the bottom of the well, illuminating the shaft. Looking down the well, you see that the shaft is empty.
The wood floats on the water at the bottom of the well. A distance of 60' below you. The shaft extends 40' before opening up.
Seeing the way is clear, Finrod drops a rope down the well. He carefully climbs down, followed by Armon.
After 40', the shaft ends and Finrod finds himself in a large cavern. A small underground lake provides the water of Gateway. Fortunately, the shore is not to far away. The climbers are able to swing to the beach.
The beach is covered with numerous tracks all leading every which way. Six tunnels lead away from the lake, each having numerous tracks.
There is no way to tell which way the boy was taken. All is silent.
GM Notes:
Now what?
A couple new players will be appearing this week!
Be nice to them Fin!
SUBJ: Arocken (R) FROM: Wildchilde 12/06/90 S#: 817765
Backtracking:
At the weddings Arocken is dressed in his new clothes and has his new long sword and broadsword belted to his sides. He shows nothing but joy and pride as both couples speak their wedding vows.
When the news of the boy is told Arocken rushes to the well with some rope and his grapple. He is wearing his new leather armor and has the new swords along with his bow and a dozen or so arrows. He will examine the tracks attempting to decipher which the boys could be although he knows this may be difficult or impossible.
Welcome new players
Arocken stands approx 5'8'' tall and weighs about 150 he wears brown and green leather armor and fights with a matched Broadsword and Longsword his is also proficient with the bow. His long blonde hair hangs down his back with the exception of a braid that hangs down the left side
SUBJ: VALIDAR FROM: Panther13 12/06/90 S#: 822903
"If there is still a chance to save the boy, then we must not tarry. We will have to split up down there, since there are so many tunnels. There is not time to make a careful search of the area. Therefore, we will separate into groups of one or two and cover as much of the underground passages as possible. I leave it up to each of you to decide how to divide up."
Validar will take whichever passage seems to be further seperated from the others. If there are none, or more than one, he will take one at random.
SUBJ: Thinking FROM: Zynara 12/06/90 S#: 457487
Standing up at the edge of the well, I wait to hear what is planned. As I am waiting, I turn to Blod, "Look at me. Here I am in this blue gown and dress shoes with my hair hanging down like any respectable lady and we are going adventuring. Well love, shall we go on down and see if we can help?"
As I get ready to climb down, 2 things come to mind. First, I never learned how to climb ropes like my brothers. Second and probably more important, I don't know how to swim. Well the necklace should help me with the water. Least I won't drown (I hope). As for going down.....
"Blod, do you think you could lower me down? My brothers never taught me how to climb a rope. I haven't learned a lot of things I am discovering that I should have learned. At least I know how to ride a horse. Maybe I should mention at this time, I don't know how to swim either. The magic necklace should keep me from drowning but somebody should give me a hand just in case."
Let us see, Blod needs to teach his wife how to use a dagger, climb, and swim so far. Wonder what other goodies I can have Blod teach me? :*
Mad, I am going to look terrible after this adventure. I am wearing a gown that I would wear around town with shoes to match. My hair is hanging down instead of put up so it won't get in the way. And on top of all this, we aren't going into a reasonably clean cave system.....We are going into the city's water system. It will probably take me several days with the help of spells to get myself all clean up and presentable again.
Spectrum's Comments: Hey, don't blame me! I didn't dress her!
SUBJ: Thundron Bloodshoulder FROM: Dark2 12/07/90 S#: 507667
Being new in town, I look around to see what kind of going on are normal for it. I find some kind of commotion near a well and approach to find several people around it, some of them climbing down into it.
"What up here?" After someone fills him in (he hopes), I will introduce myself and then offer my assistance to the group.
Thundron is wearing leather armor covered with pelts. He has a bow slung over one shoulder and a quiver about the other. He carries a long sword and short sword on his hip. He has a rustic look about him. He appears that he just came out of a jungle after a 6 week hunting trip (very grungy at the moment).
Spectrum's Comments: Another new player. Don't remember much about him either. Probably didn't last long.
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 12/08/90 S#: 792913
"Well met, Thundron! Yes, we can use the help right now."
After listening to Zynara speak of her gown, I am thankfully glad that I too was dressed up when this happened. Not fully armored, Steph wears a frilly white blouse with brown riding pants and black boots. Not the best for sewer crawling, but better then an evening dress!
"I've got an idea, Zynie, if you are willing."
Taking the end of the rope, I tie a loop into the end of it. The loops is large enough for me to place my foot into.
"Blod will lower us into the well. Place your foot into the loop and just hold on to the rope. You won't have to worry about climbing then. If you felt better, I'll hold on to you and Blod can lower both of us. Regardless, let us make haste! A young boy is missing down there!"
Once underground, I hear Validar shout for everyone to split up and search. Taking a torch [we got torches, right?] I'll head off into one of the passages. I'll have my sword in one hand and the torch in the other.
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 12/08/90 S#: 814046
Finrod is dismayed at the lack of planning in Validar's orders... who to go where, how long to stay away, who to stay here and watch the exit, how to mark intersections so as not to get lost, and to know when you are met up with a tunnel someone else has already covered...
::Sigh::
Getting into the spirit, Finrod moves off with Steph into one corridor, shouting over his shoulder for everyone to make sure that they go it TWOs, not ONES, down the tunnels.
"Bernice! Go with Claude! I don't want to lose you two, and between you, you have the brains, firepower, and discretion to survive!"
I've got a real bad feeling about this approach.
--Finrod Fasthand
-Stephanie's Stud ;)
SUBJ: Thundron FROM: Dark2 12/09/90 S#: 510923
Sorry that I didn't mention this before, but I have a full-grown dire-wolf at my side. I have him chained so he shouldn't cause any problems. He's been my best friend for most of my life so he should be a dependable companion for the rest of you as he has been me. Really friendly, at least to me anyway. Make sure I'm around before you try to pet him, though. :>
SUBJ: Armon (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 12/09/90 S#: 442536
Armon looks around in the dim surroundings, thinking the utter silence to be almost eerie. He pulls one of his daggers almost instinctively, holding it at his side. When the others come down, he manages to put in his opinion.
"I think going in pairs of two is the best idea. We'd be too vulnerable alone, and we can't cover the ground fast enough in larger groups."
With this Armon prepares to move off down one of the tunnels with whoever is picked to go with him.
SUBJ: Starkin (R) FROM: Halthron 12/09/90 S#: 797365
"Hmmm, looks like home. Doesn't smell like it though." ::wrinkles nose:: "Well, let's get going with this search."
Starkin will go with whoever seems to want his aid, preferably someone with infravision. That way his isn't spoiled by torches.
SUBJ: Arocken FROM: Wildchilde 12/09/90 S#: 829545
"I don't like this, we could be easily dissected down here, They can take us out piece by piece." Having said his peace Arocken will draw his blades and prepare to move down one of the tunnels using his infrasion to help him along and attempting to move silently and travel in the shadows.
SUBJ: Stephanie
"A pet wolf? How neat!"
With Thundron's permission, I'd like to pet the wolf.
"I have this way with animals."
::glances at Fin::
SUBJ: Alright!.... FROM: SGT STONEY 12/11/90 S#: 794189
Enough is enough!
First the GM says "Be nice to them, Fin!"... as if I would take unfair advantage of a couple of newbies.
THEN, me own WIFE implies that I am some kinda animal that sticks around because she "has a way with animals!"
Cut it out, already! Finrod is a cultured, educated, and considerate guy! And anyone who says otherwise, I'll cut their hearts out and feed 'em to their mothers!
Well.... Ok, anyone except Steph....
She has this WAY about her.... ;)
Spectrum's Comments: Gee, Fin seems a little touchy. :D
SUBJ: Blod (R) FROM: Blod 12/12/90 S#: 449980
"Greetings Thundrun! Nice Wolf! You should see my wife's snake. Does your wolf eat halflings? Just kidding, Bernie!" :DDD
Blod will help the ladies down and then follow. Once on shore he will cut a strip of cloth off of Zynaras hem and ask her to put her hair up. "Wouldn't want it to get in the way, Love." Then they will take the wood with the light spell on it and go thru the nearest tunnel.
Spectrum's Comments: You know, even I am not going to touch that "You should see my wife's snake" line!
SUBJ: Thundron FROM: Dark2 12/12/90 S#: 473602
"Sure you can pet him". I make sure and let Fenris (the wolf's name) that she's a friend and won't hurt him. That way, he won't bite her hand off. :) "A snake, huh? Guess we're surrounded by animals! Don't worry Fin. My wolf is not insulted by your wife's insinuation that you're like him. But he does believe you have some work to do if you want to be. I might even convince him to give you some lessons". :) Sorry about that, just couldn't resists. I will take out my rope and construct a harness for Fenris and lower him down and tell him to wait for me. I will follow shortly after using the appropriate skills. When I get down, have him try to find the boy's scent if possible and then go down the path with the scent. If he finds no scent, just join up with one of the group that doesn't have a partner to go down the tunnels yet.
SUBJ: VALIDAR FROM: Panther4 12/12/90 S#: 399801
Just a quick note of housekeeping: This will be my new user name for the next odd 6-8 months. So if anyone wants to contact me, use this one instead of 13. Now, on with the show....
Validar sees Finrod's concern, the noble warrior gives him a curt answer and then moves forward into one of the tunnels alone.
"Finrod, this is not some kind of formal expedition or adventure. We are simply here to save the life of a young boy and every moment we waste with unnecessary details makes that less a possibility!"
Spectrum's Comments: The real explanation was that Panther had moved back to Erie for a time. He was staying at his dad's house-- just three blocks from mine-- and had nowhere to set up his computer. I had a spare name so I let him use it on my account. Saved him from having a Q bill for a time!
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 12/13/90 S#: 806556
"Calm thyself, husband. I was just having a little fun. You are the most educated man that I have ever met. Here, this will make you fell better."
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"Onward, let us find the lad!"
SUBJ: Finrod... FROM: SGT STONEY 12/13/90 S#: 522694
Is somewhat mollified by Steph's kiss, but is not less concerned about the safety of Validar's Plan.... Nonetheless, He accompanies Stephanie down one corridor, pay as little attention as he can to the lack of detailed planning that he figures (to himself, quietly) would have taken no more than 45 seconds to one minute to have taken. :(
"Thanks, Steph.... I think...." ;)
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Spectrum's Comments: Next time: The search of the caverns under Gateway continues.