Chapter 5: Return to the Surface

As Hunter steps out of the shop, she notices two figures walking by. Both are filthy; the older man is dressed in what must have once been fine robes with a long graying beard, while the other, a younger man, is dressed in a plain tunic and trousers.

They turn, stunned to see anyone else here, "Hunter?" the robed one asks in shock. Hunter can barely recognize he master, Hobren.

Xeliss can see the air around her shift slightly as he spell goes off, but it snaps right back into place.

If Mai'ngor peeks outside, he will recognize the younger figure as his squire."Oh goodness, Hunter, it is you!" he exclaims, stepping forward and enfolding her in a fatherly embrace, "I thought I'd lost you."

Sarith leans in toward Elfog, "Doesn't look like demons, looks like a reunion."

Brynn's eyes widen as he sees Mai'ngor step out, "My lord, you're alive!" he says, sinking down to one knee and bowing his head.

Hobren sighs, "It's a long tale, dear girl," he says, "But it seems that we have time, I suppose."

"Yes, we are trapped in a very potent illusion. I've been here nearly since we were separated. I've tracked the source of it here, to somewhere in Silverymoon, but I haven't been able to find it quite yet," Hobren explains tiredly, "I found young Brynn here not long after I came to be here and he joined me in my search. We'd be happy for your assistance in locating it."

"It's nice to meet you all, though I wish it were under better circumstances," Hobren says with a slight bow to each of you, "I look forward to learning more about you all, but that will have to wait until we get out of here."
"I understand your wariness, Xeliss, but I assure you that we are quite real," he says, "Though I suppose you'll remain skeptical until you are able to see me outside of this illusion, yes?"
Brynn bows his head deeper than before, "You do me too much honor."
"I assure you that it's an illusion, a very powerful one. I can't say for sure where you are in the real world, but I assume you are in Silverymoon. Illusions work better when they have a basis in reality."

"I think you are, but we can speak as we search," Hobren says, "Hopefully we can find the source of the illusion and get out of here."