Vinoh awakens abruptly in a cold sweat. Never before had a dream seemed so real! He saw himself get up, head downstairs and walk out the door. The two half orcs were frozen in place, the look of sheer horror on their faces and a dark halo surrounding their heads. Suddenly, Tower broke loose and started towards the forest in a dervish dance of madness. Vinoh tried to scream, but no words came out. He tried to focus his will, but he felt his mind slipping from him when closing his eyes. He was powerless, unable to be of any help. He then turned to the forest and heard the mad cackling of evil beings. Swirling mists of noxious fumes flowed wildly through the village and towards the direction Tower was heading. The mind mage wanted to help him, but he couldn't move.
Just as quickly as this nightmare was thrust upon him, Vinoh felt himself pulled back to the inn, up the stairs and in his bed...
His eyes wide, his body quaking, he fought back the wave of nausea that came with sensing such primal evil. He also felt something else, something he trained hard to master, but sometimes came back to haut him... Fear.
Hearing noises downstairs, Vinoh quickly gets dressed, grabs his club and rushes to the entrance to see what's happening.
All were accounted for, except Thantos, who was probably still sleeping, and Tower, who disappeared just like Vinoh had dreamt. Those who ventured outside seem to be returning to the inn, with D'Aleen and Darghon having ventured the furthest. They both seem concerned that Tower may have been led North, where the Dark seemed strong during Vinoh's last mental sweep. Desiring to assuage everyone's concern about the location of their wayward friend (and to relieve his sense of dread), Vinoh addresses the group:
"My friends, I just felt incredible evil and saw what happened in a nightmare. I fear the Dark won't give us the luxury of a good night's sleep... I'll try to pinpoint Tower's location. Let's just hope he's not heading north..."
*Psychic power: Sense presence (Tower)*
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