Chatterbox: Pudding's Place

A little bird flies on the breeze to a small house in the countryside. It is summer and the weather is pleasant; and the breeze smells of fragrant spices. You rock slowly on a porch swing in front of the house, feeling content and drowsy when the bird lands on the swing next to you. It carries a tiny scroll in its beak, and preens its feathers anxiously before depositing the scroll in your lap. You snap to attention, picking up the scroll. You thank the bird and begin to read the scroll. It says:

Dear CBer, 

A little bird told me an important message so I'm sending it forward to you. The ancient world of Rune is in grave danger, and it was prophesied that there would be seven Chatterboxers that would save it. There will be war and potential casualty. Grab your CAPTCHAs and AEs and pack for an epic adventure. The portal will appear in your basement at exactly 6:41 a.m. on June 21st. This is not a ski lodge.

--The Legend Weaver

Shrugging, you hop from the swing and head to your room to pack. After all, it's only a potential chance of casualty. How bad could it be?

If only you knew how sorely you were mistaken.....