Warmth remains in the stone corridor even though darkness has taken the monastery. The faint smell of dried sweat is apparent, a reminder of the effort put toward your responsibilities in the hot sun. Summer has almost come and, along with the lengthy winter, has left little time for the cool and refreshing days of [...]

The first day warm enough not to require a cloak is a beautiful one. A vibrant blue sky holds the sun above as though it were the source of life, singlehandedly bringing the flowers and buds into bloom. A soft breeze from the south holds warm air that caresses your bare forearms and brow. The [...]

The weather tonight is not unlike your previous visit: a strong wind bringing cold air inside the halls of the monastery. Only a pale sliver of the moon hanging in the east differentiates the two. Yet it is enough to bring a feeling of foreboding and creeping danger. With your hands free of offerings for [...]

You carry a tray of food for Issar Roon toward his study. You don't like running errands for the old man, but a little hassle is worth keeping him placated. After all, he hasn't had one of his fits of anger in months, and there's no reason to assist in their return. As you make [...]

Feeling uneasy and listless after a day of tedious work, you take hesitant steps toward Issar Roon's study. Your feet feel heavy, as though caked in dried mud, and your body responds slowly to the demands sent by your head. You are not sure if a story will help, but it's better than going back [...]

You creep closer to the old man's study late at night. Your movements hold no secrecy, but a bold walk through the dark monastery is too much for you to muster on the eve of a new moon. Careful not to trip over rugs or benches along the dark corridors, you arrive safely at the [...]

Issar talks about Homelands and the stories around it.

Ready for another story from the old man, you head in the direction of his lonely study. Despite the nearing end of winter, the sun remains low on the horizon at this early hour. You still find it difficult to finish your day before the glowing orb disappears into the forest on the Western hills, [...]

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A rare morning visit to Issar Roon’s study takes you through the morning chill alone. Though the residents of the monastery get up early, you pass none along your way. The raw air seems to have kept everyone within the stone walls. A silence hangs in the air, unbroken by songbirds or wind, and a [...]

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Your journey to Issar Roon's study is greeted by pleasant weather for the first time in many weeks. Though there is still a stiff cold that hangs in the air, there is no wind, and the moon shines brightly in a clear satin sky. The illumination along your path has been relit since your last [...]

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