The beginning of his new beginning...

Heres somewhat of a hint for those of you impatient and antsy people.....ahem(Chris)Cough But he knows what to expect, so this is just a bit of reading material for him. Anyway, I hope you guys like it......


Dalanor sat within his study, reading the tomes and spellbooks he had borrowed from the great library of magical texts. In the weeks that he had been a member of the order, he had advanced to a level of power that he had not thought possible. His studies had led him to many texts and scrolls that dealt with planar magic and the creation of portals. The thought of such a thing excited him as he sought more power and knowledge........

"This is exactly what I will need.....Corellon has blessed me with this great opportunity."

He bowed his head momentarily, offering thanks to the deity before closing the texts and heading to the component storage room, gathering those components he would need for the spell he was to use. He was planning to summon a portal to another plane, for now only to see if it was within his ability. After he had acquired what he needed, he returned to his personal lab, preparing the items he would need to pull this off.........and just when he thought he was finished, he was interrupted by a small, yet familiar voice........

"Sage Demise, you are experimenting with planar magic.....it is dangerous and should be supervised....why do you insist on setting yourself apart from the others?"

Dalanor smiled and shook his head.

"Arilo, please.....it still unnerves me to hear a cat talk.....at least...in this way. Besides...how can you doubt me after all that you have seen?"

The small orange feline purred softly and spoke yet again......

"Even so, the others trust you and so must I.....I call you a friend....but nothing good can ever come from Planar magic....."

Dalanor sighed and moved towards the door, opening it.

"If you won't offer constructive criticism, and you are that worried, wait outside....."

Arilo made his way out the door, sighing as he did so.....

"Don't say I didn't warn you then......"

Dalanor closed the door behind him. He moved to his station, and began the incantation. After what seemed like an eternity, the churning and swirling of the magical energies began. The energies began to form into an oval shape.....appearing like a fluid surface in front of him. With a pop, the portal was fully formed, and he stared in awe at the accomplishement before him.

However, his excitement was short lived as a misshapen, fluidic appendage reached through from beyond the other sid e of the portal. Dalanor panicked as the creature manifested itself in this world, appearing to have the consistancy of water and appearing similar to an elemental spirit of the feywild.

With a sigh, Dalanor muttered a word.....and a small, ball of pure force erupted from his hand, exploding like an overfilled waterskin........and the creature was dispersed. Had it been a stronger entity, he would have been in trouble. With a wave of his hand, he collapsed the portal in on itself and smiled to himself. For all intents and purposes he had succeeded........

"Well, no more of that for a while...........perhaps I will speak with the others and ask their advice before I attempt that again....."

After a moment, Arilo made his way back into the room, chuckling........

"What did I tell you idiot?"