Ulrich’s Dreams
CHRONICLE: PIN FEATHERS
Ulrich’s Dream of Treasure
Following the Vision: Ulrich, despondent over the loss of his companions, keeps having recurring dreams of a glittering horde of treasure. The ‘generous gift’ the Whisperer of Secrets gave for The Tidewatchers ‘donating’ 4 bodies to the tree’s hanging victims – Hendrhak’s desire. The dreams are the same – a cold wind blowing on the edge of the black shore… shivering you to your core. Whispers during the day urge him to ‘follow his visions’. Having nothing else to do yet, Ulrich packs his bags and heads north, across the river and along the black shore. Once there, he heads for the shoreline – hoping to match his visions with a physical sight. He walks west until the water of Scar Flow is visible, then north along The Black Shore. He camps a day out, exhausted. There he has dreams… a Vision. The vision lead him through reeds and silt, pushing ever farther along the dangerous edge of the ancient shifting shore. A brutal day’s walk and you are seeing the mist shrouded peaks of Scar Flow to the west. Like a distant beacon, a strange light can be seen far away. Once you stop, and know the horde is due west, you realize you will need a boat. He realizes he is tired, and storm clouds in the distance reflects his troubled mind.
Goodbye From Elancil?: Ulrich continues to hear whispers in dark and light both. But then, a cold breeze comes from the east. From the sea. “I’ve watched your lot, those who came before you were certainly your betters. And they are all dead. You think you’re going to fill their place? No one trusts you. At least the last few groups have actually fought in the war… but they have taken you out of that. Can’t risk a public relations nightmare of you all dying in a real battle – but the time for martyrdom is gone now. Sad times have fallen on the Gallantine, third and fourth string being put forward as the next ‘heroes’. Well, the eye of the storm will probably wander if this is all you’ve got. You were once worthy foes, bid your companions farewell.”
Mapping the Way: It takes 3 days to return he is so exhausted. Once back, he goes to docks to talk to sailors and describes his visions… paying several silver for silence and his last for a crude map based on his visions. It seems it is one of the tallest peaks in Scar Flow where he is headed. Ulrich returns CY 9-19-9168…
Common Year 9-20-9168 The Betrothal of Ulrich to Penny Marshal is announced! In Riverdan tradition, he has been asked to take the last name of the bride. Ulrich hears more whispers… mocking him.