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As he had thought, Abel had been less than a days journey away from the entrance to Tarna. The site of a grove that housed the portal quickened his pace. Surely once he arrived he'd be able to learn to complete his abilities and know his place in the times ahead. The frustrations of the night before faded as he allowed himself to hope in the promise of Anorad. The nearer he got to the grove, the further away his reservations about all of this became. He didn't give it much thought but the sudden shift in emotion puzzled him.

At last, there it was. A circle of green light upon the ground, as though drawn from an otherworldly hand. For a moment, he stood entranced by the warm light. The smell of smoke reached his nose and he looked at his feet. A few leaves had caught fire and shriveled up. And the warmth he thought that was coming from the light, was only his own body's reaction to the portal. His mood suddenly shifted and he became uncomfortable as he realized once again, it had been triggered subconsciously. Gathering his resolve and preparing himself for what might lay ahead, he stepped into the circle. A strange feeling of simultaneously being flipped upside down and flung to the side entangled him and he shut his eyes, wishing it would stop. Seconds later he felt equilibrium return to him and the sounds of grove had vanished. Opening his eyes, he looked upon Tarna for the first time.

Sari was seated comfortably on Rani's back, rocking back and forth with the gentle sway of her older brother's body. The scenery had stopped being so familiar to her several weeks ago as she gradually left the plains of Me'a, her homeland. Rani hadn't wanted to. His reluctance had been in his every step for several days, until he'd simply resigned himself to the fact of the matter - they were going Outside. Even now, he plodded along rather grudgingly. Sari leaned down, wrapping her arms around his thick neck. "I'm sorry," she told him earnestly, speaking to him as though speaking to a human. Rani's delicately pointed ears flicked backwards towards Sari, then forward again as he snorted. Sari smiled; she knew he didn't begrudge her this journey, because Rani knew it wasn't really her choice. There was a reason she called him "big brother".

They had been travelling for another hour or two when Rani suddenly lifted his head and stopped, listening. Sari, following his lead, likewise stilled herself. She was letting him listen as he would, because he always knew when something dangerous was about. Though I hope there's nothing dangerous now... Sari thought, looking about herself. She saw nothing. Rani, however, seemed to know something was about. He broke into a quick trot that Sari easily adapted to, then into a gentle canter. Sari preffered the canter, herself. It was easier to sit to.

They leapt over a fallen tree trunk, giving Sari the momentary (and glorious) sensation of flying, then stopped dead. Rani snorted, stomping one foot and dancing nervously back and forth. Sari looked around him curiously and saw... A circle. Glowing green. The half-breed blinked, surprised, then slid off of her horse's back. Sari approached the circle cautiously, trying to tell whether or not it was dangerous. Rani answered that question for her, though, simply by giving her a shove with his large head. "Ye-!" Sari began to cry, cut off by the sudden eerie sensation of becoming nothing. Then, a moment later, she materialised and unceremoniously fell into the back of a boy standing before her. The momentum granted to her from Rani's push, it seemed, hadn't disappeared.

Sari quickly regained her balance, looking at the boy. "Oh gods, I'm so sorry!" she exclaimed, bowing abashedly. "My horse pushed me through..." Sari eyed both him and the other two girls shyly, not quite sure what to say, or what they would think. Would they think she was odd for being of mixed blood? I hope not, Sari thought, turning her head to see that Rani had also come through. She lay a hand on his nose, smiling; at least she could be sure of one friend.

Sev nodded a greeting to the Kayen as she smiled at him. Standing still silently to observe his new surroundings. That was, until the portal crackled. Before he knew it, a good amount of force was pushed into his back. He didn't move much though, just a flinch. He turned to see a girl with golden blonde hair, and her eyes the same color, the color of wheat. But she was different, although she looked as though she was a Quenya of Me'a, she was much more beautiful, if that was possible. "It's quite alright," he told her. You could tell by his voice of his origin, being somewhat mysterious and dark, but still held the utmost sincerity. He took that time to nod to her as he did to the Kayen, and then walked over to a tree opposite of the two girls, leaning against it with good posture. He figured he'd better move before someone else came toppling onto him.

The crowd that had gathered around the other side of the portal overwhelmed Abel. He had not expected anyone to be there. Anorad gave no hint at others, and this caught Abel unpleasantly by surprise. Seorsa was the person he was supposed to introduce himself to but he found himself uncomfortable being in such a group. He withdrew from the crowd and listened, feeling thoroughly awkward, hoping someone would inadvertently point out Seorsa for him.

Sari swallowed nervously, reaching up to play with Rani's mane. Some people bit their nails, some fidgeted, but Sari played with Rani's hair when she was nervous. Her oddly green-blue eyes darted to meet Sev's own before moving back to the side. He didn't seem upset at all... His voice, though, was very interesting. Sari listened to the three words he spoke with fascination, her head snapping back towards him when he spoke. What a beautiful sound! Sari thought, wondering if he was from the lands of darkness. "Umm..." she began, but the boy was already moving away, towards a tree.

Rani's head snapped over to the right, and Sari instinctively followed his gaze. The sight that greeted her was another blonde girl - one falling over. Sari cocked her head inquisitively. "Are you okay?" she called out, her soft voice carrying itself easily over the distance. It was a trick she'd learned from singing. Sari glanced over to where the boy was too, but she didn't move in any direction (save to move a couple steps away from the protal) yet. Sari wanted to watch these people from afar for another couple of moments. Watching was the best way to get to know someone.

Sev watched as the young man approached them, calling out to them as if they were his lackies. He closed his eyes, trying to suppress an irritated look. Which wouldn't of worked if he hadn't meditated minutes before. He crossed his arms as he talked to the Shea, but when he turned to him Sev couldn't help but open his eyes and raise an eyebrow. This was going to be some character, he didn't know if he could handle someone so obnoxious on their journey. He closed his eyes once more, thinking about how much meditation he'd have to go through to deal with these people.

He was almost relieved when the Kayen spoke up and introduced herself, knowing something was up when the wolf came about. He uncrossed his arms and opened his eyes, quietly looking around and seeing that no one was about to speak up. He exhaled silently and stood up a little straighter. "My name is Sevastian, but please, just call me Sev," he answered in that same dark tone. Sevastian was of course his birth name, but the only ones who ever called him by that name were his parents.

"Ah it would be a pleasure to have such a lady as Mara to help us on our grand and noble quest," he smiled at the fair lady before him, Saya, she had called herself, she looked quite fine indeed in his eyes. Actually it seemed all of the girls did, although he had a strange vibe from the lady on the horse, perhaps she was a kindred spirit, as he could hint traces of his mother's homeland in her, but at the same time, a little mystery was within her. There would be plenty of time to ask her on the adventure, so he put it aside as he turned to nod at everyone who announced themselves. Even though this was his quest of destiny, he did not mind sharing the glory with them all, after all the fame he would get would be far too much to carry on his shoulders alone.

It did seem odd to him that the lady wanted them to all address themselves though, for he thought of they were going to greet him, it would be a gathering they would of prepared for days, weeks even, so they would of course get to know each other. Then again, he procrastinated in getting here, it could be a last minute thing, either way they were all here, and it seemed this lady was the acting leader of the group, so he paid his compliments to her, as well as extra charms to a lady of her beauty "Dare Saya, thank you for holding this grand cession here, it seemed so nice of you to stand here and wait all day, may the Gods have a kind blessing on your fate."

Now his attention turned towards the man he had asked for the water, the man seemed indigent to move, but perhaps he was just waiting for the group to finish announcing themselves, or perhaps he just could not take a direct hint. Either way, his mouth was not too parched, so he just put it aside, and greeted them happily, "Greetings sir Sev," actually now that he noticed, it seemed the man was enshrouded with more mystery than he could fathom, perhaps this man was one of those who lurked in those 'dark' places. It'd definitely be nice to have a man of his nature here, "I am glad you decided to participate as well, we could definitely use a man like you." He bowed at him, and turned to the next to greet them.

"Ah," he let out a small gasp, she actually caught his hint, although she did not go through with his request he was actually giddy with her reply, "Kaiya, do not fret, you are quite right, I do have on some good shoes, I suppose I was merely asking for more than I really needed. I guess one should be happy with what they have, aye? And to have you around on this trip, it'd be more than what I need," a small wink "a treasure to be hold I indeed." He tried to play his moves on her as well, her blue eyes seemed quite radiant to him and he could not help but to.

A loud breath came out as he prepared to give a grand introduction of himself, but decided since the others have not yet made their full appearance, he'd make it rather short instead, "Well I am sure you all know of me, but to answer your question, yes I am Rhovanion." A glimmer in his eye as he looked at all of the ladies, "You may call me Rove if you wish."