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As written by the hand of Kheldar
14th Day of Danu, 999 NE (continued)
After a short discussion by the Accepted, Eleya is burdened with
questioning the prisoner. I distance myself from the discussion, feeling
sad and lost for the moment. In the course of the questioning, we learn
that the Whitecloaks were ordered to come here, take charge of the
village and suppress all opposition - they came here to eradicate the
"witches". Furthermore, the Sisters have been executed. Albeit at a
large cost in human lives - our prisoner speaks of somewhere between 40
and 60 wounded and dead Whitecloaks. He also mentions, that the Sisters
were already dead when they were burned. This brings a small modicum of
relief to us.
His story sounds somewhat unbelievable, as an Aes Sedai would
certainly not be easily dealt with. Since he claims not to have been
around when this all happened, and that he only learned it through the
tales of others, the veracity of his story remains questionable.
We gather once again and discuss our options. Be'hlarah is quite in
favour of following the other Aes Sedai, while I feel that we have
unfinished business at the Furlan estate. On the other hand, we have
just contacted the Amyrlin Seat, so maybe we should remain here in order
for a message from her to reach us.
For the moment that sounds like the best option. However, there is
still our prisoner. If he would just depart under the impression that we
were indeed following the other Aes Sedai in the direction of Tar Valon,
we could probably remain here in relative safety for a short while.
A plan is quickly formed. We will ride on our horses in that
direction, releasing the Whitecloak when we are at a safe distance. We
will continue upon that direction for some time, and then later venture
back.
As it is planned, so it is executed. A not too short while after
releasing the Whitecloak, Tadra is sent back to investigate his
whereabouts. It takes her quite some time. When she comes back, her
report runs along the following lines: she saw him take some items from
the building and head off in the opposite direction. Unfortunately, he also
spotted her. A battle ensued in which he was killed by Tadra.
As we ride back to the remnants of the once adorable hamlet known
as Salidar, Be'hlarah mentions that she might have a few tricks up her
sleeve to hide our campsite. This would enable us to camp in the middle
of the ruins, giving us a premium spot for observation.
The results of Be'hlarah's handiwork are impressive! From outside the
perimeter of the effect one believes to see only ruins, while on the
inside our campsite and its occupants become visible and audible.
The effect is nigh unbelievable. Within this safe haven, we prepare
ourselves for a watchful night.
15th Day of Danu, 999 NE
To break the monotony of the wait, and to gather as much information
as we can about what has happened, Tadra and I diligently sweep-search
the forested area up to a circular perimeter of some five miles.
Although I am forced to return without any discovery of consequence,
Tadra has located a most extraordinary place. She mentions something
about uprooted trees and traces of dragged bodies. This is more than enough
to entice the curiosity of all of us, so we decide that we all should go
take a look.
En route to this excursion, Tadra mentions that she also saw numerous
indicators that pointed out that the Whitecloaks have travelled west, in the
direction from whence they came. As we arrive at the spot Tadra had found, I
cannot agree more that this is a strange sight.
It seems as though trees have been thrown around. Some look as though
they have been tossed away. Even before Be'hlarah confirms the heavy use
of the One Power, everyone suspects that at least one of the Sisters made
her last stand here. Be'hlarah even manages to sense that the form of
Air was most heavily utilised, although all forms of the One Power -
Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit - are present. This can be seen as an
indication that the battle concerned only one Sister, as others would
invariably have a different style and command a different range of
powers.
As the sweep took up the largest part of the day, it is no more than
logical that after the ensuing excursion we are all ready to call it a
day. We head back, prepare for the night and (of course) keep a close
watch on anything suspicious.
16th Day of Danu, 999 NE
This morning Tadra and I feel somewhat left out. The Accepted are
talking amongst themselves with huddled voices. A non-too subtle
hint from Tadra causes them to speak up.
They have apparently all been visited by the Amyrlin Seat in their
dreams. She spoke to them: She feels the loss of the Sisters as keenly as
we do. Our actions have impressed her, we have exceeded expectations.
Our original mission can be considered fulfilled, Salidar will no longer
function as a safe haven and she will make sure the straggled Sisters
will hear of this. There is no way we will catch up to the group heading
for Tar Valon, and remaining in Salidar is no longer necessary. However,
in our report there was one item that stood out: the incident at the
Furlan estate. There is no need to go there, as any Darkfriends that may
have resided there will surely have left after the commotion. However,
Eadrica Sedai's description of her murderer seemed to indicate an Ebou
Dari. Egwene Sedai would like us to go there, investigate this and meet with
Nyneave Sedai and Elaine Sedai. These two Sisters could probably use our
help.
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