The Heretic Knowledge Vault:Current events
From The Heretic Knowledge Vault
For older versions, see Current events/Archive. SPOILERIFIC! Read the comic first!
As of 5 December 2008, Sarine and the Amraphels are in Tsuirakushiti, having just gated in (after some badinage in Taberna) to take Meji home. Meji's probably around there somewhere, but not seen yet, which is causing her grandfather a certain amount of distress as he meets them at the gate. (Presumably he's forgotten what a pain in the ass Meji can be.) They've reached this destination following a rather testy exchange with ranger Sarna outside Praenubilus Astu, during which Sarna took every opportunity to set barbs in Sarine regarding her preference for hanging around with smelly humans rather than helping defend the elven city or going to look for Senilis. Sarine uncharacteristically held her tongue and didn't tell Sarna that she was following orders and doing something the elves needed done, and didn't even rip her a new one on general principles, even though Sarna really had it coming. A contrite Misa was part of this exchange, but quietly returned to the subterranean city to do her part in shoring up the defenses.
Meanwhile, Ian, who'd launched into the stratosphere last month following a disconcerting visit to Santuariel, has re-entered at the Ensigerum village, to be scolded by Paul and Anita for pre-empting against the elves and squandering the element of surprise. Big mistake, as he'd already figured out that Anita was manipulating him, and was dropping by to announce that the shoe is now on the other foot. He put the kibosh on their attempts to bring him under their thumbs, showed them who has the real power, and in a surprising turn, now seems to be taking seriously a sarcastic remark by Paul that he might do better looking for allies among the trolls. However, the scene shifted before we could see where that little twist is going to lead.
No news of Emerylon, except that it's still a mess, and that the Veracian Church is trying to cover up what really happened -- sensibly enough.
