>>5682681>>5682694>>5682732>>5682963>>5683011>>5683144>>5683268The sky begins to darken as you deviate from the intended path. Looking upwards, you are witness to a curious phenomenon. Clouds - larger by several magnitudes than any you have ever seen in the Underdark - sail with the breeze, obscuring the sun and steadily squelching its light. Weather is no anomaly where you are from, yet the surface world continues to surprise you with its curiosities.
The courtyard's splendor is not to be understated. A limestone path guides you through a concentric garden showcasing layers of lovingly-maintained trees, bushes, and flower patches. Yet all pale before the centerpiece; a gilded statue fountain in the likeness of Lady Firehair standing at three times your height, portrayed as emptying a pot of water at her feet, all encircled by a flawless garden of red, red roses.
Letting your guard down momentarily, you allow your senses to indulge in the resplendence of your surroundings. The measured flow of fountain waters, the dizzying array of colors that do not exist in your homeland, the intoxicating aroma of exotic plant life... you are left feeling lightheaded and weakened by the stimulation. Your mind must be overwhelmed by your surroundings - surely, this is no cause for concern.
