Book II: Flamekeep- Chapter 3: The City Walls

[redcoat]

Tobias, you see a broken window above that leads into a rough but shallow alcove. It is empty.

[Ancelas]

While the others discussed ideas, Tobias spotted a vantage point above them that looked promising. Glancing down, he spotted a small piece of rubble and picked it up, looking back up at the alcove. He tossed the chunk of masonry up into the alcove, following it with a high, two-toned whistle - an "All Clear" signal his father had used when Tobias was a child, and they had to put on the proper face.

Tobias did not have much in the way of ideas past this one, so he relied on the others to come up with alternatives.

[§~Samwise~§]

Pheuse looked around waiting for replies and suggestions. He looked to the scrawled work. "Rudimentary, but it should be enough. I don't have the ability to use that magic so it just needs to approximate."

In spite of the thrown rock Pheuse opted to act on the last request. He called on his magic casting Locate Object on Si's necklace, the chain that held her units ring that he knew she wore. He rose up in the air and inhaled deeply as he reached out to sense it within 1000 ft as he had done before.

[vandalaria]

After a brief pause to let the ink dry, Porter closes the book. "Very good, sir." They carefully close the book and tuck it away again.

[resonance]

Neuks tucked the vial back into her bag and looked up at the alcove where Tobias had tossed the rubble, standing perfectly still and holding her breath as she watched and waited. You know, in case moving or making a sound frightened Si off. As if she were a frightened or injured creature and shouldn't be starteled. Because habits.

[redcoat]

Pheuse: the spell fails.

[Ancelas]

Tobias waited, but upon hearing no response, cursed under his breath. Looking back at the others, he considered their options and then shook his head.

"If we can't find her by magical means, we'll need to ask around. But we should probably report what we found here to the guards and the people by the gate, if only to set their nerves at ease. The city guard can investigate the scene from there."

[§~Samwise~§]

Pheuse turned in place. "She's not here ... she's not within 1000 ft."

He looked at everyone. "I only have a short time I can do this. I will head deeper into this section before turning and heading back if I don't find her." He offered quickly and proceeded down the alleyway and turned down the street trying to pick up anything.

He wasn't moving too fast for someone to catch up and move with him, but he also wasn't moving slowly. If he could just get in range and feel a direction, then he could track her down.

[vandalaria]

"Best stay together," Porter states simply, glancing between Neuks and Tobias before turning to follow Pheuse. "Perhaps there are still other surprises." Slinging their sword as far behind them and out of they way as they can manage in a reverse grip, not yet willing to rid themself of it, they take off after down the alley after him.

[resonance]

Neuks nodded in agreement to Porter. She lingered just long enough to ensure Tobias was joining them. “We’ll circle back to the guards when Pheuse’s spell runs out.”

[Ancelas]

Tobias lingered a moment longer, looking around and feeling every ounce of the extra weight in his backpack. With a deep inhale, he turned, and Ellie followed after the others, trotting to catch up to them.

[§~Samwise~§]

Once he noticed that he was being followed up and kicked himself into moving as fast as he could. He kept focus on the spell and sought out any possible ping as he continued. He didn't say anything further but would look back to see everyone following before making any turn to canvas as best he could.