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Glad to see that D'Aleen was able to call upon such beautiful and strong horses to speed their journey, Vinoh feels a swell of hope within him. He then turns to Darghon, to answer his telepathic message in kind:
"Don't worry, Darghon. Last night's weariness has passed, thanks to sleep and meditation. I'm ready for anything!"
As Vinoh finishes his mental message, he hears a familiar voice echoing in his mind. His guildmaster and teacher, Lanodin, had somehow pinpointed his presence and was speaking to him! However, his voice was weak, distant, even in his own mind...
- "Vinoh... I'm happy that you are well. It took me some time to find you... The Dark is strong where you are..."
- "Master Lanodin! I can't believe you were able to reach me! I... I don't know what to say... I'm doing well! My companions and I defeated a cadre of servants of the Dark last night. They were harrying an undefended village. Also, we pinpointed the location of the Tomb of Velix and are making our way there today."
- "...at's very g... ...noh. Know that... ... atching you an... will assis... .... way I c..."
Sensing his mental connection slipping, the mind mage concentrated his will on his master, but knew that it wouldn't last too long.
- "Master, I appreciate your help immensly. Our mental bond is severing, so I must go now. I'll try to contact you in some way if I can later on."
- "... know that y... face a gre... ... vil, but fear not... ... ... ers are stro... ...an you might thi... ... ... d you hear m... ... Vino...?"
- "I hear you, Master Lanodin. I won't let you or the Guild down."
- "... ..."
And with that, Vinoh knew that while he was far away from home, his master was always near. He took comfort in that, which in turn gave him strength. Filled with hope and pride, Vinoh lifted himself up and unto a horse, a smile shining brightly on his face.
"Well, my friends, I have a feeling that our combined might and skill will serve us well on this journey. I, for one, am ready to deal the Dark a blow which they will not soon forget! Shall we?"
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