I'm around, Variol. Just haven't had much to say, as it's been slow here and others have usually jumped in and done a good job.
In your place, I'd give up the Marten's Bluff portal temporarily and set it by Yamir, then return to the Bluff and set it again. With the trap door open, it's easier than trying to reset the one at Ferro. Especially if the Rapax are mad at you
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