Cormyr's Planarnauts

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts!

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

~ Sessily Chipperbeak, Senior Journalist

~Ansel Greyslate, Lead Artist

~Knittrick Cornpepper, Editor-in-Chieftain

---

The Western Reach of Cormyr has been facing daunting challenges. A pretender lord returned to lay false claim to an ancestral seat and spark the fires of armed rebellion. Brave soldiers and adventurous volunteers from the city of Valkur’s Roar, the Village of Greatgaunt, and all throughout the Western Reach laid siege and ousted the pretender at the cost of many valiant lives. Thus far the pretender has eluded justice.

To make matters worse, a wild magic surge has been spreading into the kingdom from the southwest. It has already engulfed Zorastryl Keep and Greatgaunt and is steadily expanding. The brave efforts of the War Wizards, clergy of Mystra, and a few volunteers such as the mage-merchant Vesper have been maintaining a wild magic shield to keep the surge at bay.

Similarly in our neighboring city-state of Proskur, the Thayan Enclave maintains a buffer against the wild magic as it threatens to flow over them. With growing alarm in Valkur’s Roar and rising tension in Suzail things may be nearing the tipping point in the west.

Enter Cormyr’s Planarnauts: Six fearless men and women selected from special task forces dedicated to resolving the crises in the west. These heroes have agreed to undertake a dangerous mission to venture into the unknown in pursuit of the source of the wild magic affliction. The Planarnauts take on incredible risks on behalf of the people of Cormyr and to help bring stability once again to the Western Reach of the kingdom.

The ~Cormyte Coronet~ had the lucky honor and privilege to interview Cormyr’s Planarnauts. Join us as we get to know these heroes and heroines who will boldly go where no Cormyrian has gone before, undertaking a dangerous and mysterious journey from which there is no certainty of return.

---

Sessily ~ Planarnaut 04, Mobius Dengher. Tell me, who is Mobius Dengher?

Mobius ~ That's a great question, and I wish I could tell you the full story but, unfortunately I don't have too many memories from before Greengrass this year. Everything before that is fragmented and vague.... I can tell you that my old allies are gone....

Sessily ~ That sounds mysterious.

Mobius ~ and my new allies deceived me into betraying the lawful orders of a Lord.

Ansel ~ (painting) Happy little lords.

Mobius ~ So it's been quite an adventure these past few months...to say the least.

Sessily ~ That is amazing.

Sessily ~ Is there anyone special in your life, Mobius?

Mobius ~ (shaking his head) Not that I can recall from before, and nobody in particular as of late.

Sessily ~ Are you just waiting for the right person to come along?

Mobius ~ I'm not sure if there is a right person. I don’t have a home, so I travel a lot.

Sessily ~ That sounds lonely.

Mobius ~ I have friends, people I've met since Greengrass, and a few of the other Task Force members.

Ansel ~ (painting) Happy little members.

Mobius ~ ...and my horse, Aperion

Sessily ~ Oh? A trusty steed? How long have you owned Aperion?

Mobius ~ A trusty steed (nodding) I've had him since before I can recall. I found him again just after Greengrass at the stables in Proskur Enclave.

Sessily ~ And you knew he was yours?

Mobius ~ We both knew, in a way.

Sessily ~ Perhaps....fated to be together.

Sessily ~ What do you think of the troubles in the Western Reach?

Mobius ~ I think the wild magic is a severe threat, and it needs to be stopped.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut?

Mobius ~ Well to me it means to use every resource available to stop the threat, and complete the mission. Even if it means your life.

Sessily ~ What do you think of your fellow Planarnauts?

Mobius ~ I think they are a talented group, each masters of various skills, and I believe we are the best hope to bring things back to their natural state. And some of them are friends, so we will all be trying very hard to ensure everyone makes it back.

Sessily ~ What is your role in the mission as Planarnaut 04?

Mobius ~ I suspect that myself and Thorell will share the roles of front line fighter.

Sessily ~ What can you tell me about the mission? Shoo! Shoo!

Dire Honey Bee ~ Buzz buzz

Mobius ~ From me, I will only say that it is a very dangerous mission and there is no telling what or who we will face, and that we 6 Planarnauts are going to try and heal the weave. I believe the exact details are under secure need-to-know only.

Sessily ~ We can only imagine how truly important this mission is. You are so brave to undertake it, all of you.

Sessily ~ If you could have one wish, what would it be?

Mobius ~ To meet with the Steel Regent in person, and tell her my wish, and for her to grant it...

Sessily ~ Oh no! Dare I ask you to elaborate?

Mobius ~ That is as far as I can elaborate, I'm afraid. But it's a neat wish to think about. What would you ask her for?

Sessily ~ I might ask her to be Planarnaut Seven so that I could record your special mission. It's history in the making!

Mobius ~ (smirking) That's a good wish. We do have a (priestess) with us, so I'm sure she will be exciting to interview.

Sessily ~ (sighing wistfully, sitting up) Alas. Now, Mobius, what is the one question I should have asked you but didn't?

Mobius ~ (smirking) Hmm I'm not sure, I'm not a reporter or journalist. I hardly keep my own journal . Regrets, maybe.

Sessily ~ (chuckling)

Mobius ~ But I can't say I have too many of those, considering my fragmented and vague memories. I've made friends along the way, and that's worth protecting.

Sessily ~ Thank you for the interview. You're doing an amazing thing!

Mobius ~ (nodding) Thank you.

---

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts! Cont'd from Page 1

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

Sessily ~ Planarnaut 02, Thorell Ebarlar. (leaning forward, eyes eager) Who is Thorell Ebarlar?

Thorell ~ That's either a small, or very long answer. Which one would you like?

Sessily ~ (smiling) Whichever you would like to share.

Thorell ~ (Tilting his head to one side) ...For the longest time he was a very alone kid. Running away from families, families running away from him. No-one stayed around for him...before he came to Cormyr, his last family, he thought to give up searching for one that would stay. He finally found that here.

Sessily ~ (watches Thorell, mystified)

Sessily ~ Where are you from?

Thorell ~ The Archwoods was were I found my last family, before that, I grew up in Tassledale. My family owned an instrument shop there, but we didn't really get along. Hence the move to the Archwoods...it was more accommodating to my nature. (smirking and gesturing to his wings)

Sessily ~ Oh, I see. (nodding) Is there anyone special in your life now?

Thorell ~ (peeking around the archway with an admiring smile) That one means the world to me, one of the first that stuck around instead of fleeing at first sight. We help fight each other's monsters.

Sessily ~ (peeking) I haven't met her yet. What is her name?

Thorell ~ (smiling, turning back) Mousey. My love and best friend.

Sessily ~ (smiling) That is beautiful. Do you want to tell the Cormyrian People anything about her?

Thorell ~ Just to be weary of the fearless dragon hoarder. (snickering)

Sessily ~ (chuckling)

Ansel ~ (painting) Happy hoarders. Happy little hoarders.

Thorell ~ ...She is the bravest and smartest one of all of us, despite how she presents herself. Cormyr should feel safe in her hands.

Sessily ~ She sounds like an amazing woman.

Sessily ~ What is your role on the Planarnaut team?

Thorell ~ For me, I'm there to swing sharp sticks as hard as I can, to protect those who will be doing the thinking and fixing.

Sessily ~ Ah, I see.

Thorell ~ (nodding)To bring everyone back in one piece.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut?

Thorell ~ It is an honor that I was chosen alongside the ones closest to me. I'll be fighting for Cormyr with some of my best friends and even if we don't make it back, I'll be next to people that cared.

Sessily ~ That is beautiful Thorell.

Sessily ~ What can you tell us about your mission?

Thorell ~ That's probably a question for the leadership as I don't want to get in trouble for saying too much. I will say we are facing a lot of unknowns, but are preparing for every case we can think of.

Ansel ~ (painting) Happy Unknowns. Happy little Unknowns.

Sessily ~ If you could have one wish, what would it be?

Thorell ~ (snickering)...Mousey will blame me for stealing hers, but a place to call home. It's why I'm fighting, a kingdom invaded by wild magic and bitey monsters is no home.

Sessily ~ (chuckling) Oh, I see!

Ansel ~ (painting) Bitey monsters. Happy little bitey monsters.

Sessily ~ What is the one question that I didn't ask you but should have?

Thorell ~ (pondering)

Sessily ~ Ten seconds...I'm kidding

Thorell ~ ...I'm stumped, I can't think of one to top yours.

Sessily ~ (chuckling) Oh, I don't believe that but I'll let you off the hook

Thorell ~ Perhaps, what is my opinion of the chosen team?

Sessily ~ Oh a good one! What is your opinion of the chosen team?

Thorell ~ (snickering) If there's a shiney rock, two red dragons are getting into a cat fight... In all seriousness, I'm strongly supportive of the team the crown chose not just because many are my friends, but because of our very different talents that we all find our strengths in.

Sessily ~ That is encouraging to hear. Thank you for the wonderful interview Thorell.

Thorell ~ (dipping his head as he stands) A pleasure... I might skip the kiss, or Mousey might get shooty with you. (grinning to Ansel)

Sessily ~ (chuckling) oh, alright

Ansel ~ You want a kiss from me?

Thorell ~ (snorting) ...I admire artistic talents, but not to that degree.

---

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts! Cont'd from Page 2

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

Sessily ~ Please sit down and make yourself comfortable Mouse. Would you like to remove your hood for the interview?

Mouse ~ (shaking her head) No

Sessily ~ Are you sure Mouse?

Mouse ~ Mouse never take off hood unless have to.

Sessily ~ Can you give me a smile Mouse?

Mouse ~ (gives a tiny smile)

Sessily ~ A little bigger?

Mouse ~ (smiles a little more)

Sessily ~ Planarnaut 05, Mouse. Who is Mouse?

Mouse ~ (pointing to herself) Is Mouse.

Sessily ~ And who are you?

Mouse ~ Mouse is just Mouse.

Ansel ~ (painting) Little mice. Happy little mice.

Sessily ~ Where are you from Mouse?

Mouse ~ Mouse from under surface

Sessily ~ Oh my...how did you become an adventurer in Cormyr?

Mouse ~ Mouse escape. Follow friend here and decide wanted stay.

Sessily ~ Escape?

Ansel ~ Little friends. Happy little friends.

Mouse ~ Escape dark place. (points to the ground) Under surface.

Sessily ~ Oh my goodness.

Sessily ~ Is there anyone special in your life, Mouse?

Mouse ~ (nods)

Sessily ~ Is there anything you'd like to say to them?

Mouse ~ Thorell is Mouse heart. Him strong, protective, him is dragon.

Sessily ~ (smiles) I met Thorell. He's quite a strong man and has dragon wings.

Mouse ~ (blushes) Him is.

Ansel ~ (painting) Little dragons. Happy little dragons.

Sessily ~ What do you think of the troubles in the Western Reach?

Mouse ~ (frowns) Mouse not like it. Mouse try help as much as can.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut?

Mouse ~ It mean help everyone be safe.

Sessily ~ What do you think of your fellow Planarnauts?

Mouse ~ Mouse like them. Think them all (taps her chin) best for job.

Sessily ~ What is your role in the mission as Planarnaut?

Mouse ~ Mouse skilled in shadows, bow, traps, locks. Good with thinking fast under (taps her chin) Not sure how say it in common. Fast on feet?

Ansel ~ (painting) Little feet. Happy little feet.

Sessily ~ What can you tell us about your mission?

Mouse ~ Mouse not sure can answer that.

Sessily ~ We understand Mouse.

Sessily ~ If you could make one wish, what would it be?

Mouse ~ That magic be fixed so Master Arician and everyone stop worry and be safe.

Sessily ~ That is a lovely wish Mouse. What is the one question that I should have asked you but I didn't?

Mouse ~ (blinking) Mouse think asked enough questions.

Sessily ~ Alright Mouse. Thank you for a lovely interview. Would you like a kiss for luck?

Mouse ~ (shakes her head) Kiss not bring luck. Only Mouse bring Mouse luck.

Sessily ~ (smiling) Good luck.

Mouse ~ Mouse go now?

Sessily ~ Thank you Mouse.

Mouse ~ (runs)

---

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts! Cont'd from Page 3

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

Sessily ~ (smiling) Shall we begin, Kimbera? All set?

Kimbera ~ (nodding)

Sessily ~ Planarnaut 06, Priestess Kimbera Dawnbright of Lathander. Tell me, who is Kimbera Dawnbright?

Kimbera ~ (smiling gently) She's probably some cleric of Lathander somewhere... the name I took is DawnLIGHT

Sessily ~ (giving Peppercorn the eye)

Sessily ~ What was your name before?

Kimbera ~ Miller, I guess, after my father's profession.

Sessily ~ Would you explain the Lathanderite custom for our readers?

Kimbera ~ Certainly... upon becoming a cleric, it's a custom to take a new name to represent the new Beginning one is undertaking. Different temples have different customs... some completely replace their old names, some use the new name only within the church.

Sessily ~ Dwanbright sounds like the beginning of a new day.

Kimbera ~ It does... it's just not the name I chose.

Ansel ~ (grinning)

Sessily ~ Did someone choose it for you?

Kimbera ~ No. I sought advice from my teachers, but the choice was mine. A name is a very personal thing, after all.

Sessily ~ Where are you from, Kimbera?

Kimbera ~ Ravens Bluff... down the Dragon Coast a ways from Tantras.

Sessily ~ How did you become an adventurer in Cormyr?

Kimbera ~ Well, ironically enough given what's going on... a wild magic portal. One of the Morninglord's instructions is to seek new experiences, so I chose to stay in this Kingdom to make a new Beginning for myself.

Sessily ~ Is there anyone special in your life, Kimbera?

Kimbera ~ No, not yet.

Sessily ~ Haven't found the right one yet?

Kimbera ~ No

Sessily ~ (smiling) There's no hurry, there are lots of trees in the forest!

Kimbera ~ (smiling)

Ansel ~ (painting) Little trees. Happy little trees.

Sessily ~ What do you think about the troubles in the Western Reach?

Kimbera ~ Well...there are a lot of things going on, I think, and people better suited than I to the study are working on figuring it all out.

Sessily ~ There are some experts out there. What does it mean to you though Kimbera?

Kimbera ~ Well, on the one hand, I'm glad to see the undead that were menacing the Zoroastryl lands dealt with.

Sessily ~ That must have been awful to experience.

Kimbera ~ (nodding) But, on the other, I know from my teachers in Ravens Bluff how dangerous wild magic can be. As a priestess of Lathander, of course, I'm quite interested in dealing with undead and right now... I guess I'm just honored to be part of the team involved in the Renewal of the land.

Sessily ~ It is a great honor, and we're happy that you've taken it on.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut?

Kimbera ~ (furrows her brow) I just hope I'm up to the challenge. The rest of the chosen team are much more experienced adventurers than I am.

Sessily ~ Challenging. Daunting?

Kimbera ~ (pondering) Perhaps a bit.

Sessily ~ Why did you become a Planarnaut?

Kimbera ~ The wild magic has to be dealt with in order for Renewal to proceed. as a servant of the Morninglord, of course I volunteered.

Sessily ~ What do you think about your fellow Planarnauts?

Kimbera ~ I can't say I know them all well enough to give an in-depth opinion. I can say that they are all quite capable, and I'm told we were chosen in part for our ability to work well together.

Sessily ~ What can you tell us about the mission?

Kimbera ~ Nothing, I'm afraid.

Sessily ~ Top secret?

Kimbera ~ (nodding) Yes (laughing)

Sessily ~ (grinning) Why are you laughing?

Kimbera ~ To be honest, I haven't received an in-depth briefing myself yet. I'm sure that will come before we head out, though.

Sessily ~ Oh my! (chuckling) That must make the preparations difficult

Kimbera ~ Well, there are certain preparations that can be made regardless...

Sessily ~ Kimbera, if you could have one wish, what would it be?

Kimbera ~ One wish? I really don't know

Sessily ~ Oh there must be things you wish for (smiling)

Kimbera ~ Of course, but that's just a woman's fancy and, of course, you never know what consequences a wish might bring.

Sessily ~ Nothing you'd like to share?

Kimbera ~ Well, for example...I often wonder what life would have been like if my parents hadn't died when I was so young, leaving me to be brought up in the Halls of Morning Light. but, of course, if that had happened I probably would not have joined the Morninglord's priesthood...or anything else that's happened to me in years since I was orphaned.

Sessily ~ Oh Kimbera, I'm so sorry

Kimbera ~ Thank you, but I've come to terms with it.

Sessily ~ Of course, that is a beautiful wish, to know how life might have been different.

Sessily ~ Kimbera, what is the question I should have asked you, but didn't?

Kimbera ~ Hmm. I really don't know. Surely you know your readers and what they're interested in better than I.

Sessily ~ (smiling) They aren't of one mind, everyone would like to ask something else. What question comes to mind?

Kimbera ~ What comes first to mind I wouldn't be able to answer anyway (smiling) 'if everyone else is so much more experienced, why were you chosen? what do you bring?'

Sessily ~ (smiling) What do you feel you contribute to the team, Kimbera?

Kimbera ~ Well...I'm a trained healer, and a wielder of divine magics.

Sessily ~ They sound like invaluable skills to bring to a dangerous mission.

Kimbera ~ Yes.

Sessily ~ Thank you for the interview Kimbera.

Kimbera ~ (smiling) I hope I was helpful to your article.

Sessily ~ (kissing her on the cheek) For luck.

Kimbera ~ Thank you.

Sessily ~ Thank you for what you're doing for all of us. Best of luck out there, Kimbera. A pleasure to meet you.

---

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts! Cont'd from Page 4

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

Sessily ~ (smiling) Arician the Blue, Planarnaut 01. Tell us, who is the man behind the title? Who is Arician the Blue?

Arician ~ That depends entirely where you'd like to begin miss Chipperbreak.

Sessily ~ What would you like our readers to know?

Arician ~ Hrm, interesting query. Know that I am a long servant of Cormyr. Eleven years to it's defense in the name of my lady Mystra.

Sessily ~ Long suffering?

Arician ~ (half smiling) At times perhaps. The realm is not beset by simple matters.

Sessily ~ Eleven years serving Cormyr? Where are you from originally?

Arician ~ Thesk, far to the east along the Golden Way.

Sessily ~ (Nodding) Thesk, amazing.

Arician ~ The wood is white there, streaked with red sap.

Sessily ~ Azoun's Crusade?

Arician ~ Hmm? The Silver Rush? Or the Dragonrage?

Sessily ~ In Thesk, against the Tuigan Horde?

Arician ~ Ah. I left home young. When the horde was broken I returned like many to help rebuild.

Sessily ~ You must have traveled the world. What are some of the fascinating places you've visited?

Arician ~ Depends what fascinates you. I've walked the golden sands of Calimport and the cold blue sheets of the Spine.

Sessily ~ (gasping and smiling) Oh, my the other end of the Realms. You've been everywhere.

Arician ~ I started very young and am far from those years now. Toril, Fearun. Is a remarkable place.

Sessily ~ How did you become an adventurer in Cormyr?

Arician ~ Wrong caravan. Was trying to go to Baldurs Gate but I boarded the wrong wagon in Neverwinter one night. I was lookign to join a company on the Sword Coast or maybe Candlekeep. Instead I found Greatguant and a peculiar ruin. I found faith, love and duty and lo was tasked by Mystra to safeguard her lifeblood here.

Knittrick ~ Shoo, fly! Shoo!

Arician ~ Its quite alright. (eying the bee) they're remarkable creatures. He's just chasing after my perfume (clears throat).

Sessily ~ So quite by accident?

Arician ~ No, I wouldn't say so. I'd call that much coincedence fate. I found here the purposes of my remaining life.

Sessily ~ I see. The hand was there.

Sessily ~ Is there someone special in your life, Arician?

Arician ~ (showing a pair of wedding rings) Two. I am married to two wondrous hearts.

Sessily ~ Oh I see (smiling) Is there anything you'd like to say to them?

Arician ~ (smiling ear to ear at the thought) Thousands of things.

Sessily ~ (smiling, watching)

Arician ~ If I had all the time in the cosmos I doubt I'd get to say them all. They are my greatest gift.

Sessily ~ (winking) We have a whole page for them.

Ansel ~ (painting) Pages made from trees. Little trees. Happy little trees.

Arician ~ I would say unto them "No day passes, no turmoil met, no foe faced nor hazard grasped. That my heart doesn't sing knowing you both share yours with me." They are my greatest blessing, Miss Chipperbeak, and above all the reason I am whom I am.

Sessily ~ (taking a deep beath and touchint her heart) Beautiful. So beautiful. They are lucky Arician. Oh, wow.

Arician ~ (chuckling softly) You needn't play overtly Miss Chipperbeak. I know I am a mixed poet.

Sessily ~ What do you think about the troubles in the Western Reach?

Arician ~ (fading smile, expression becoming grim, nodding) The reach is wounded, not just of my lady's blood which all Mystran's now share in the wound of. But it is a harsh time, fear, worry, and doubt are rife. But hope remains. For the crown's servants act strident in purpose to see these things end, and shall.

Sessily ~ Will things be set right?

Arician ~ Mystra as my witness, we shall make them right.

Sessily ~ (nodding and smiling) Thank you, this is very encouraging.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut, Arician?

Arician ~ Hrm. It is a position of great personal risk. We go into a realm more hazardous than any. Every member steps forward to take this risk in full. To be one, you must not be fearless but have an unmatched courage to act in the face of fear.

Ansel ~ (painting) Little faces. Happy little faces.

Sessily ~ What is your role on the Planarnaut team?

Arician ~ I am it's lead. Appointed partly to rank, partly to experience. I am the team's archmage.

Sessily ~ Heavy roles on your shoulders, leadership and magic both.

Arician ~ Such is the labour of duty. Thankfully I have a fair deal of practice.

Sessily ~ Do you have any doubts? Any fears deep inside?

Arician ~ I have a dozen fears every day miss Chipperbeak. As champion, it is my expectation to face them and move through them. For fear cannot do anything if you let it not. Perhaps that is the essence of courage.

Sessily ~ (nodding) Very wise and a powerful perspective.

Sessily ~ What do you think of your fellow Planarnauts?

Arician ~ They're the best of Cormyr's servants, dutiful, diligent, strong hearted and directed. hey know well what they understand and the boundaries of what they do not.

Sessily ~ Are they going to solve the problems in the Western Reach for us?

Arician ~ Every problem all at once? Unlikely. But we -will- stop the wild magic and bring back the semblances of peace the Reach once had.

Sessily ~ (smiling) One problem at a time. That is so encouraging. What can you tell us about the mission?

Arician ~ Hrmm. That we cross a veil into danger, in the stride for a solution.

Ansel ~ (painting) Little veils. Happy little veils.

Arician ~ (half smiling) That once it's over, the bard's won't even believe what we did.

Sessily ~ (leaning forward and winking) This one will. You must promise to give me the story!

Arician ~ I can promise to say what I can.

Sessily ~ (grins) I'll take it.

Sessily ~ If you could have one wish, what would it be?

Arician ~ Peace. True peace. A realm where the sword has no need, where magic needn't destroy, where war was a lesson, not a warning, where the blood of our lives was shed in birth and burial and didn't have to be spent early.

Sessily ~ I can see it Arician. I can see the vision. It's beautiful.

Arician ~ It is a wish. Many would not have a purpose in such a world.

Sessily ~ What is the one question I haven't asked that I should have?

Arician ~ (chuckling softly) Well played. Why "blue"?

Sessily ~ Ooh, very good. Why indeed, Arician the Blue?

Arician ~ (exhales softly) Years upon years ago, my first year in cormyr...

Ansel ~ (painting) Little years. Happy little years.

Arician ~ I was venturing fourth with a pair of dwarves. They remarked "there's too damn many red whizzer pissers in Cormyr." And lo they asked me what was I as the only magi they knew were Thayan or elven. At the time, an alchemical mishap had turned my hair as vibrant as the morning sky.

Sessily ~ (glancing up at the sky)

Arician ~ I said I am neither elven nor Thayan. They paused a moment considering, then asked (putting on a gruff dwarven accent), "So iz you's a blue whizzer pisser then?"

Sessily ~ (chuckling) Oh well said.

Arician ~ It has been my moniker ever since.

Sessily ~ (grinning) Wonderful!

Arician ~ If cormyr has few magi to trust, I am happy Blue can be one.

Sessily ~ Magi to trust and to cheer as you deliver us from the wild magic crisis! Thank you for the wonderful interview Arician.

Arician ~ (bowing his head and rising slowly to his feet)

Sessily ~ (smiling and kissing his cheek) For luck on the mission.

Arician ~ (half smiling) A favour I accept madam, but I am well sworn unto my wives.

Sessily ~ Of course. A little luck doesn't hurt. Thank you for what you're doing, for all of us.

Arician ~ Mystra grant you insight.

---

[DM Hawk]

~The Cormyte Coronet~

Of Suzail

Special Edition ~ Cormyr’s Planarnauts! Cont'd from Page 5

This Special Edition brought to you by our sponsor ~ Alakaboom’s of Eveningstar. Shop at Alakaboom's. Whrbr.

---

Sessily ~ (smiling) We're happy to have you Lorren. Thank you for coming. Planarnaut 03, Lorren Arbuckle. Who is Lorren Arbuckle? What is she like?

Lorren ~ Ah, a brief history then? (nodding with a wink) I fear it's not terribly interesting, but I shall do my best to embellish as appropriate.

Sessily ~ (chuckling) Please have fun with it.

Lorren ~ I was born to a merchant family, one based in Suzail, and forced to relocate to Westgate after the Dragon's Madness. Tariffs, the cost of rebuilding the nation, things such as that. I returned to Cormyr when I was able, serving as a sell sword for a bit, until I caught the eye of Chief Inquisitor Tanya Steel, gods rest her soul. I was inducted into the Inquisitor's of Valkur's Roar, and so I have remained a stalwart defender of the Western Reach, the veritable "Will of the West" if you will. I serve at the Baron Crownsilver's pleasure, and will continue to do so, as needed. I see the task before me as one of necessity. T'was an honor to be chosen, of course, but this is yet another duty pressed before me, and one I shall see unto completion.

Sessily ~ Valkur's Roar Inquisitor? I see. Gods rest her soul, you said?

Lorren ~ Ah, yes. Inquisitor Steel has been missing for a time, presumed lost, as I have been left to believe. (lowering her head with a sigh) A mentor, and a dear friend.

Sessily ~ I hope that she is well and perhaps reads this article. I hope it will bring her pride that her recruit is presenting Vaklur's Roar on such an important mission.

Lorren ~ One can only hope. Her leadership and passion is sorely missed, though we still move forward under the strong leadership of the Chief Inquisitor and her capable officers.

Sessily ~ Miss Vera Gudwerks, yes?

Lorren ~ Correct. High Inquisitor Gudwerks has been a strong pillar of the Valkur's Roar Tribunal, and an exemplary commander. No matter what tribulations we might face ahead of us, I an confident in her leadership to see us through it.

Sessily ~ With capable leadership we have a better chance to find what's best in us.

Sessily ~ Now Lorren, our readers will want to know if there is someone special in your life.

Lorren ~ (chuckling and shaking her head) Asides from my patron, the Goddess Siamorphe, I have no claims to my heart. I suppose you might say I am..eligible.. That said, however; just as I struggle to prove myself worthy to my patron, sovereign lord, and the officers appointed over me, my affections are not easily purchased. I suppose that...(winking)a certain quality would be needed to attain my favor. Sessily.

Sessily ~ (grinning) Are there any hints you might give our hopeful readers? What the quality might be?

Lorren ~ You are curious, aren't you? Well then, I suppose I can phrase it the way my father did.

Sessily ~ (winking and watching attentively)

Lorren ~ "Never laterally, always upwards.". I'm sure there is an honorable, proven member of our kingdom's knighthood that may seek the favor of a lowborn maiden who achieved glory through her own means. (winking) A women might dream, yes?

Ansel ~ (painting) Little dreams. Happy little dreams.

Sessily ~ (chuckling) Most certainly...though to be a Planarnaut, that is a special class unto itself.

Sessily ~ What do you think about the troubles of the Western Reach, Lorren?

Lorren ~ Hmn. Asides from the endless number of them? I feel that some are a part of the unavoidable consequence of being far removed from this lovely royal setting. It is not the fault of the Crown, nor the Baron Crownsilver; simply our unfortunate reality. The restlessness in particular, while worrisome, is not anything that a dozen other nations might struggle to deal with. The consequences of the False Lord Matthias, however? (offering a firm nod and posing for the artist)

Sessily ~ (smiling encouragingly)


Lorren ~ Simple madness, plainly put. This is a man who has defied the order of rightful succession, imposed himself upon his descendant's holdings, and at the hour of forceful dispute for rightful claim, fled.. In addition to the wild magic he undoubtedly unleashed upon the reach? Inexcusable. The false Lord has committed grievous crimes against both Gods and Crown, and as such, will be brought to justice.

Ansel ~ (painting) Little gods. Happy little gods.

Sessily ~ What does it mean to be a Planarnaut?

Lorren ~ Hmn. I suppose each has their own reason for being willing to submit themselves to a task that has been described as "impossible". Some may wish an unspoken promise of gold, some may wish fame. I myself? An extension of my duty. I am a servant to those duly placed above me. I am not a "fair weather" sell sword who is bound to assist the Western Reach when it is convenient. I am sworn to defend both Lord and Crown. This delve into the aether is merely another facet in my service,; I could not simply stand by whilst others volunteered, and as such, I did my duty. and threw in my arm as a willing servant.

Sessily ~ A service to all the people of the Western Reach and Cormyr. Truly amazing Lorren.

Lorren ~ (lowering her head deeply, taking in the scent of a flower she holds) Thank you for your appreciation. I only hope that I might live up to the expectations of Crown, vassal, and people.

Sessily ~ What do you think of your fellow Planarnauts?

Lorren ~ Brave souls, all of them. There is no quarrel I have with any of them that might endanger our purpose. I care not for why they threw in their lot to partake in this very dangerous quest, I am simply grateful to have them with me at my side. I cannot, of course, speak for their abilities and strengths due to the...sensitivity of the situation, but I feel that each of us, working together as one bodywith one purpose will see us through. This group will end this crisis, I can tell you that with certainty.

Sessily ~ What is your role among the Planarnauts?

Lorren ~ Hmn...A strange question. (offering a genuine smile) I apologize for the...vagueness of my answer, to you, and to your readers. I fear, due to the sensitivity of the matter, I cannot divulge what exactly I shall be doing. What I can tell you, however, is that I was selected, as all of us were, to complement each others strengths, and cover our weaknesses. After this matter is settled, I would be exceptionally pleased to speak on my exact role and duties taken during this venture.

Sessily ~ (beaming) Oh! You must promise me an interview after the mission!

Lorren ~ Naturally. On my honor.

Sessily ~ (chuckles) So, I don't suppose you can tell me anything about the mission?

Lorren ~ Ah, again I apologize. I only can say that it is one of paramount importance. Something that will require every ounce of courage, competence, and constitution of each of us selected. I can also say that we shall prevail, if even the Hells themselves oppose us. The Western Reach will be preserved, and in so doing, the Forest Kingdom as a whole.

Sessily ~ We believe in you, Lorren. You and your fellows will do what must be done.

Lorren ~ (nodding solemnly)We shall do what is needed, Miss Chipperbeak.

Sessily ~ If you might have one wish what would it be?

Lorren ~ One wish? Hmn...failing an eternal era of peace and order for Cormyr? I'd simply wish for this matter to be resolved shortly; the False Lord, the Wild Magic, all of it. We've stalwart Cormyrean citizens to look after and protect. These other nuisances are simply barriers to properly protecting those who need our shield and sword at their front. I wish to get back to that, as soon as possible.

Sessily ~ (tilting her head, eyes wide with interest) Lorren, what is the one question I haven't asked but should have?

Lorren ~ (chuckling)Perhaps you should wear the Inqusitor's pin, rather than myself? I would say perhaps: "What are your plans after resolving this crisis?" For some of us, who are more...."free" in their obligations, it may be an interesting question. For myself, however? Hmn...

Sessily ~ (smiling, watching)

Ansel ~ (painting) Little inquisitors. Happy little inquisitors.

Lorren ~ I suppose I shall continue to serve in what capacity I can. Valkur's Roar in particular has suffered greatly in the battle of West Insinhold. There are families who have lost loved ones, are incapable of providing honest coin with their breadwinner buried. There are minor, bouts of unrest that trouble us. I suppose I shall return to the Great Hall, and continue my work in setting things right, for the good of both Baron, Burgher, and Peasant.

Sessily ~ (smiling) You are a truly dedicated young woman. Thank you for the wonderful interview.

Lorren ~ Naturally. (smiling, rising, and placing her hand on Sessily's shoulder) We shall succeed, Miss Chipperbeak. We shall see this through, no matter the cost. Please pass this on to your readers.

Sessily ~ (smiles) I believe in you and the others Lorren (leans in and kisses her cheek) For luck on your mission.

Lorren ~ (sighing and placing the flower on her chair)

Sessily ~ Thank you for what you are doing for all of us. You will make us proud.

Lorren ~ Gods be with us all. While our strength is great, theirs is greatest.

---