Rivalries (Cont'd) Leyan, day 30 of the month Lormesta
through
Niiman, day 31 of the month Lormesta
in the year 5102

(Iscikella touches Alexandro's hand lightly.)

Arimantis just touched Alexhandro.

Tjaran rubs Alexhandro gently.

Opalina is hugging herself.

Ichiko says, "Be careful, it's still here"

Delyorik says, "You have found Balance for now....peace."

Delyorik nods to Alexhandro.

Joter asks, "You okay, cousin?"

Sheka nods to Ichiko.

Joter peers quizzically at Alexhandro.

Ilvane asks, "You think it is going to leave him be now?"

Ilvane shakes her head.

(Arimantis peers into Alexhandro's eyes looking for a sign of the essence)

Dregaus grins.

Niqi says, "mebbe he fought it off"

Niqi nods to Ilvane.

Arimantis ponders.

Sheka narrows her eyes.

Arimantis squints.

Opalina checks her footing.

Arimantis says, "If it did leave.."

A faint breezes blows by you, holding some similarties to a howling laughter.

Heathyranne shivers.

Alexhandro flails his arms about.

Opalina says, "maybe it's the weakest of all the leaches"

Ichiko gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Delyorik says, "Sir...I know you feel for your familiar. My advice is to send it away before the power uses it again to possess you."

Sheka smirks.

Delyorik nods to Alexhandro.

Niqi shivers.

Arimantis asks, "Where'd it go?"

Kadesha frowns.

(Heathyranne pulls her cape closely about her.)

Niqi says, "uff"

Alexhandro says, "Howling laughter..."

(Iscikella touches her cheek.)

You say, "Aye."

You say, "Is a lich."

Niqi nods to Delyorik.

Tjaran shivers.

Alexhandro says, "Well, ere's one back fer ya."

Arimantis nods to you.

Alexhandro throws his head back and howls!

Joter says, "Lich is at it again."

Opalina says, "lich"

Tjaran says, "Cold..."

Arimantis glances at Alexhandro.

Arimantis ponders.

Opalina says, "perhaps it is the weakest and can't take over anyone"

Niqi stares at Alexhandro.

Dregaus asks, "You did have one of the vessels, Iscikella? but it was destroyed?"

Joter says, "Alex does that all the time."

Alexhandro nods.

You nod to Dregaus.

You say, "Long ago."

Arimantis nods to Joter.

Alexhandro taps a simple mithril wolf simple.

Delyorik says, "I realize that I am a newcomer to the happenings here. But this is where I grew up. I will not allow it to fall to the Nine without trying to aid."

Dregaus asks, "hmm, maybe that explains the 9th?"

Arimantis paces back and forth.

Heathyranne smiles at Delyorik.

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Sheka says, "Perhaps it sensed too much weakness in Alexhandro..."

Heathyranne says, "Together we shall all prevail, dear one."

You say, "We really don't know currently."

Alexhandro glances at Sheka.

Arimantis waves a hand at Sheka, dismissing her indifferently.

You say, "I was possessed when the sphere broke however."

Sheka smiles at Alexhandro.

Alexhandro says, "Witch, if I were you, I's shut yer trap...right now."

Sheka smirks.

Dregaus nods.

Ichiko says, "Or it lacks the power to be a threat.."

You say, "And Elymir, the one in me, is very much still about."

Sheka says, "But you are not."

Dregaus whispers, "Alex was posessed?"

Sheka waves a hand at Alexhandro, dismissing him indifferently.

Joter says, "Or perhaps we were too much for it combined."

Alexhandro waves a hand at Sheka, dismissing her indifferently.

Delyorik says, "Wisdom and Balance will prevail."

Lady Aysia just arrived.

Sheka sneers at Delyorik.

Alexhandro says, "Wha dey saw, was one dey could not overtake."

Dregaus asks, "who says the 9 aren't wise?"

Arimantis says, "Thank the gods.. there there would be two of ya.."

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

You whisper quietly to Dregaus, "Nae. Some think was the beginnings, but there are nine already, so think not."

Arimantis cringes.

Alexhandro says, "Plain an simple, Sheka."

A growling voice rises up next to your ear and a fiery sensation burns through your stomach, "Are you so sure?"

Aysia smiles at Kadesha.

Delyorik says, "You scare no person."

Delyorik glances at Sheka.

The emperor penguin preens itself quietly.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in Delyorik's direction.

Ilvane frowns.

Heathyranne says, "They are intelligent. But perhaps nae wise."

Joter says, "Anyone who follows darkness lacks wisdom."

Delyorik says, "Keep your saliva to yourself."

(Iscikella grasps her stomach.)

Delyorik nods to Sheka.

Sheka asks, "Have you seen me trying to?"

You ask, "What do ye mean, lich?"

Arimantis says, "Mayhaps.. it was tryin ta scare you away from followin Elendr"

You tilt your head up.

Opalina stares at you.

Kadesha just hugged Aysia.

(Ilvane furrows her brow in thought, glancing at Iscikella)

Ichiko glances at you.

Aysia just hugged Kadesha.

Heathyranne just touched a grey altar.

You exclaim, "Explain yerself!"

You perspire delicately.

Dregaus says, "maybe wise is a matter of opinion.."

Alexhandro asks, "Like causin me a little pain would stop me from doin so?"

Arimantis paces back and forth.

(Heathyranne whispers quiet prayers under her breath.)

Niqi asks, "whas wrong?"

Alexhandro says, "Gonna take a lot more den dat."

Niqi peers quizzically at you.

Sheka's Eorgina amulet emits a soft grey glow.

Opalina glances at Sheka.

Tjaran just touched Heathyranne.

Arimantis nods to Alexhandro.

Tjaran says, "Be at ease, my friend."

Sheka raises an eyebrow in Opalina's direction.

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Arimantis says, "Don mean it wouldn't try"

Sheka smiles darkly.

Joter takes off a golden Kuon symbol.

As Joter turns a small protrusion on the back of his symbol, it splits in two and begins to unfold in the palm of his hand. The two halves of the once smooth surface slowly press together and the general appearance of a statuette begins to take shape. As he finishes turning the crank, the symbol finishes its odd transformation and leaves him holding a small statuette in its place.

(Delyorik takes a deep breath, holds it for a moment, and releases it slowly.)

You say, "A voice in my head, and a... fire in my stomach."

You say, "Asking me if I was sure."

Arimantis glances at you.

You tilt your head up.

Arimantis asks, "sure of what?"

Ilvane frowns.

Dregaus says, "Indeed, the council of nine is very wise. More wise than any council we posess."

Arimantis paces back and forth.

You belt out, "Explain yerself, lich!"

Opalina bites her lip.

Joter kneels down.

Delyorik says, "Dregaus, they have knowledge. They lack the wisdom to use it for the common good."

Dregaus says, "It is futile to resist such wisdom and intelligence."

Tjaran says, "I feel so...frustrated."

Heathyranne says, "Faced with two paths, choose first by reason and second by heart."

Ilvane says, "Perhaps it is asking if you are sure it is Elymir."

The emperor penguin watches you quietly.

You nod to Ilvane.

(Joter prays to the statue of Kuon for his strength, wisdom, and healing.)

Joter continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

You say, "That is what I think is asking."

Niqi says, "sure about the vessel bein destroyed mebbe..or sure that it is Elymir within ye"

Ilvane nods.

Heathyranne says, "Reason dictates we do nae follow the Nine and my heart tells me to fight."

Niqi nods to Ilvane.

Ichiko furrows her brow.

Aysia nods to Heathyranne.

You say, "I will not follow the Nine, Dregaus. they seek to destroy."

You say, "and have said so."

Dregaus asks, "The time has come where there is much confusion. Who will you follow?"

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Ichiko says, "Reason first, heart second"

Tjaran asks, "Reason...what is the right thing to do. The logical thing. What makes the most sense?"

Joter says, "I have said I will follow the light."

Delyorik says, "Balance."

Sheka asks, "Have any tried to apologize to them?"

Delyorik nods to Dregaus.

Dregaus asks, "Who will rise to be our leader?"

Joter stands up.

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

Joter turns a protrusion on his statuette and you hear a tiny click as it parts along the seam. Slowly the two halves rotate around, enclosing the statuette. A soft whispered click occurs and the seam seems to disappear. As he finishes turning the crank, the statuette has transformed itself into a symbol.

Aysia says, "Funny how your heart points you in the right direction when the "great" minds are lead astray."

Aysia yawns.

Niqi says, "the Nine were bound at one time fer a reason..they will be destroyed or bound again"

Joter puts on a golden Kuon symbol.

Heathyranne says, "To recover the vessels."

Heathyranne nods to Tjaran.

Alexhandro rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Dregaus asks, "And who bound them?"

Heathyranne says, "And then to decide the best course once we hae them."

Ilvane says, "Actually.."

Sheka says, "Those of this town."

Tjaran nods to Heathyranne.

Dregaus says, "They were powerful enough to break the seal."

You glance at Dregaus.

Niqi says, "seals weaken over time"

Tjaran asks, "But Heathyr, would that not still require reason after they are recovered?"

Ilvane says, "They need to be destroyed this time."

Delyorik says, "They were powerful enough to break seals already weakened by Thurfel."

Heathyranne nods to Tjaran.

Sheka says, "Not with anger and rage feeding them"

Heathyranne says, "Of course."

Sheka smiles at Niqi.

Dregaus says, "We can not fight against the council. They have much they can share with us, if we will let them."

Delyorik says, "Obviously they could not do it on their own."

Tjaran nods.

You say, "Thurfel strengthened the seal."

Sheka says, "Know this well do I."

Niqi says, "perhaps Ilvane"

Arimantis paces back and forth.

Sheka smirks.

Opalina clasps her arms around her knees and rocks back and forth.

Tjaran says, "It is too early to presume anything..."

Ilvane says, "Before, I would have thought that being sealed inside..would be a better idea..though a horrible way to be punished.."

The emperor penguin eyes the area with apparent disinterest.

Niqi asks, "what of fear as well Sheka?"

Niqi smirks.

Tjaran says, "I pray we will know what to do when the time comes."

You tilt your head up.

Niqi shrugs.

Kadesha squints at Dregaus.

Aysia asks, "Share?"

Delyorik says, "So he says."

Dregaus says, "We must hand over the staff. Only then will we save ourselves."

Sheka asks, "Fear?"

Delyorik nods to you.

Aysia works her fingers under her winged rolaren warhelm and scratches her head.

Kadesha asks, "ave ye gon daft?"

Sheka shakes her head.

Heathyranne says, "Being sealed allows escape..death to the nine."

Joter says, "No"

Dregaus smiles coldly

Sheka says, "the worst was done them already"

Ilvane says, "But they can always escape."

You say, "So was done, Delyorik."

Dregaus grins coldly, his eyes reflecting no emotion.

Ilvane nods to Heathyranne.

Arimantis nods to Heathyranne.

You say, "Yfa was enraged by his handiwork."

You say, "When she opened the tomb."

Arimantis says, "Has been proven that trappin em din work"

Heathyranne says, "Once the vessels are recovered then perhaps the best solution for that shall be found."

Kadesha frowns at Dregaus.

Joter asks, "Draegus, you remember the history of the council?"

You cock your head at Dregaus.

Niqi asks, "do ye think they may feed off of the fear of the people as well as their own rage?"

Dregaus says, "Little, if any."

Arimantis says, "This time.. we gotta do it right"

Opalina bites her lip.

You ask, "ye are another of the snake?"

Kadesha says, "Dregaus seems ta have gone daft"

You sigh softly.

Niqi shrugs.

Sheka says, "Oh...but of course"

Heathyranne says, "Tis the cold."

Sheka begins chuckling at Niqi.

Heathyranne nods to Kadesha.

Joter says, "They killed the town because they sought freedom."

Niqi nods.

Ilvane says, "When they started off, they didn't have bad ideas, though.."

Kadesha says, "he wasnt last time I seen em Iscikella"

Heathyranne says, "Nae everraone can handle it."

Ilvane says, "They just got greedy.."

Heathyranne grins.

Ilvane shakes her head.

(Opalina tries to keep up with the conversations)

Joter says, "Imagine what they would do with the staff." Dregaus says, "There is no hope in the mortal life. The only hope we have to preserve ourselves is to join those of more power."

Arimantis says, "Greed too over thier minds"

Arimantis nods to Ilvane.

Niqi scoffs at Dregaus.

Ichiko frowns at Dregaus.

You say, "He is a snake, Kade."

You look at Kadesha and shake your head.

Kadesha asks, "wah? beome undead?"

Niqi says, "that is nothing but weakness"

Dregaus says, "Greed drives the heart of man. You are surrounded by greed."

Heathyranne says, "Then seek the ultimate power, Dregaus."

Niqi scowls.

Heathyranne says, "The power of true knowledge."

Kadesha says, "I see but he wasnt before"

Tjaran says, "And live my life in servatude? I think not."

The emperor penguin watches you quietly.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

You say, "The Nine are very greedy."

Dregaus grins coldly, his eyes reflecting no emotion.

Ilvane says, "Sure, they want more power.."

Heathyranne says, "This Council is nae better than the Council of the Unlife which seeks your soul in payment for piddling temporal powers."

Dregaus says, "They already have more power than we've ever seen.."

You say, "Another of the snake."

You sigh.

Heathyranne says, "Do nae forfeit that which is so dear for a promise on the wisp of wind."

You say, "Too many."

Joter says, "I seek not greed. I seek to protect. If I must take to protect I will but that is not my goal."

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Arimantis says, "Everythin they do is fer power.. power over peoples.. power over the town, eventually they wants power over everythin"

Aysia says, "Maybe more power than you've ever seen."

Opalina says, "they are confusing me these liches"

Aysia nods to Dregaus.

Kadesha asks, "whats so darn attractive about their power?"

Dregaus asks, "Many have fallen already! Must you let thousands more die before you decide?"

Kadesha squints at Dregaus.

You say, "They will kill anyone, Dregaus."

Joter says, "You sound like the council"

Heathyranne says, "True power comes from within, Dregaus. The power to reason. To choose. The power to live fully and happily. The power to be free."

Ilvane says, "I would rather die, than give in to the snake."

Ilvane nods to Dregaus.

Delyorik stands up.

Sheka says, "That would please the Misguided One and the One she truly serves greatly."

Heathyranne says, "Power is nae dying."

You say, "Aye, he does."

Heathyranne says, "Power is living."

Sheka smiles chillingly.

Dregaus says, "No corpse can reason or choose, Heathyranne."

You cover your ears.

Sheka glances at you.

Sheka smirks.

The emperor penguin turns away, looks back over its shoulder once, and then waddles off.

Heathyranne says, "Ye are nae a corpse."

Arimantis asks, "Isci?"

You mutter something about too-many-snakes...

Kadesha says, "nae see the undead havin much choice either"

Heathyranne says, "And it is to ye that I speak."

Dregaus says, "Those who resist will be killed."

Aysia says, "I tell you what, Dregaus. You go ahead and be a corpse. I'll choose to live."

Heathyranne says, "Ye can choose to Live and nae just live."

You say, "Those who don't will be too."

You say, "Ask Elendr."

Delyorik says, "Then so shall I die...resisting."

Delyorik nods to Dregaus.

Arimantis says, "I would rather be killed, than ta give in to em"

You say, "Spirit drained three times."

You scoff at Dregaus.

Sheka says, "That can be arranged."

Kadesha says, "Dregaus, when did ya choose this? this wasnt you"

Sheka nods to Arimantis.

Sheka cackles!

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

Arimantis smirks.

Dregaus grins coldly, his eyes reflecting no emotion.

Heathyranne says, "The Council of the Nine, the so called Council of Light...these are groups of those who deceive...who give ye castles on the air with nae way to put foundations under them."

Arimantis says, "Jus cause I don want ya.."

Dregaus says, "I have been revealed many things in the light of reason."

Arimantis waves a hand at Sheka, dismissing her indifferently.

Sheka turns away from Arimantis, ignoring him.

Tjaran hangs his head.

Kadesha says, "such a weak mind ta fall to tempation so easily"

Arimantis snuggles up to Ilvane.

Dregaus grins coldly, his eyes reflecting no emotion.

Ilvane just kissed Arimantis on the nose.

You say, "I want to know what the lich meant."

Niqi rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You flail your arms about.

Sheka asks, "By?"

Heathyranne says, "Their powers are naught...the power of the true Light will always win. Ye can choose to be part of the death, but do nae think that we shall be fooled."

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Sheka cocks her head at you.

You say, "What was said to me, Sheka."

Alexhandro rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Arimantis says, "It seems, he has given in completly. If is is really goin to seek the staff for Gavrail"

Sheka asks, "Which is?"

Dregaus asks, "Are the minds of the nine weak?"

Sheka glowers darkly at you.

Arimantis paces back and forth.

Kadesha says, "they hald decayed, cant be in too good a shape"

Kadesha grins at Dregaus.

Kadesha says, "half decayed"

Dregaus says, "They came back"

Dregaus asks, "Could you do the same, alone?"

Kadesha asks, "yah ya look at em?"

Delyorik says, "They cannot fulfill their own goals without the aid of others, which they possess rather than reason to their side...they have their weaknesses."

Delyorik smiles.

[Hall of the Arts]
A song seems to hang in the air of this hall, although it is difficult to tell if it is the lay of a minstrel or the song of a hammer striking an anvil. Three altars rest in this room, a brown one at the south, a gold one to the west and a grey one to the east. The walls behind the altars contain pictures of breathtaking detail, begging for closer inspection.
Obvious exits: southwest, up.

You belt out, "Lich! what do ye mean?"

You tilt your head up.

Lady Ilvane just arrived.

Ilvane peers quizzically at you.

You tilt your head up.

Ilvane asks, "Are you alright?"

You belt out, "Explain yerself, lich!"

You flail your arms about.

Ilvane asks, "Is it talking to you, now?"

You shake your head.

Ilvane nods.

You say, "I want it to explain..."

Ilvane says, "Perhaps it is not Elymir."

Ilvane says, "As you had thought."

You ask, "Why would he say so?"

(Iscikella rubs her temples.)

You sigh.

Ilvane nods.

Ilvane stares off into space.

You reach out and hold Ilvane's hand.

[Hall of the Mind]
An aura of tranquility sits over the room. Stars twinkle on the south wall, comforting as they sparkle in the blackness, while the north wall glows a pearlescent grey the color of the moon behind mist. A black altar sits before the starry sky, and a grey altar seems to fade out of the misty wall. You also see a young acolyte.
Also in the room: Lady Aysia, Dregaus, Niqi who is kneeling, Alexhandro, Arimantis, Delyorik who is kneeling, Ichiko, Lord Tjaran, Lady Heathyranne who is kneeling, High Lady Kadesha, Lord Joter
Obvious exits: southwest, up.
Ilvane followed.

Arimantis just touched a black altar.

Dregaus asks, "Why do you think they are able to kill with the point of a finger?"

Tjaran says, "Please excuse me for a moment..."

Ilvane blinks.

Dregaus says, "You can not resist that."

Heathyranne says, "Dregaus, of course ye can."

A young acolyte touches a burning brand to the wick of a candle.

Heathyranne says, "We do each day."

(Ilvane glances over at the acolyte)

Sheka fades into visibility.

Sheka glances at a young acolyte.

Dregaus chatters to himself, apparently engaged in a spirited debate with his alter ego.

Heathyranne smiles softly into the candlelight.

You say, "Where did..."

(Arimantis watches the acolyte quietly)

You gawk at a young acolyte.

Niqi says, "lots of thinking an planning when ye have nuttin else to do"

Delyorik says, "Let the youngster perform her duties to the Temple."

Delyorik nods.

look acolyte
It is your typical acolyte.
It is in good shape.
It has a silken rope belt (worn), a pair of grey sandals (worn) and some long grey robes (worn).

Heathyranne nods to Delyorik.

A young acolyte moves around the chamber, quietly stepping around people.

Dregaus says, "No! no... resist"

Arimantis gazes with interest at the south wall.

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Sheka squints at a young acolyte.

You bite your lip.

Alexhandro rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Joter rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Dregaus says, "Do not resist. Those who resist will be smitten."

Sheka narrows her eyes.

Delyorik touches one finger to his lips.

Dregaus chatters to himself, apparently engaged in a spirited debate with his alter ego.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Ilvane just touched a faceted black diamond Ronan symbol.

Delyorik just touched a grey altar.

Aysia glances at Dregaus.

Sheka's Eorgina amulet emits a soft grey glow.

Heathyranne says, "Something hae gotten into Dregaus."

Heathyranne sighs softly.

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Delyorik nods to Heathyranne.

(Arimantis glances at Dregaus and mutters 'Have some respect, will ya?")

Niqi nods.

Aysia says, "Poor guy. I think he's gone nuts."

You ask, "Will ye light a candle for me, acolyte?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

A young acolyte keeps her eyes downcast, studiously avoiding all the looks she is getting.

Niqi says, "demon rum I am thinkin"

You say, "To the Wise One."

You smile at the acolyte.

(Dregaus clenches his head in his hands, closing his eyes as if to ward off a headache.)

Vonka's group just arrived.

Vonka pants.

You say, "I need her guidance badly."

Sheka leans against the north wall.

Heathyranne just touched Dregaus.

Ilvane says, "I'm sure she sees how hard it is to pray here."

Niqi glances at Vonka.

Heathyranne says, "It can be alright, Dregaus."

Ilvane smiles slightly

Delyorik nods to Ilvane.

(Arimantis steps back, allowing the acolyte to continue in peace)

Joter says, "Vonka, there is a young acolyte here."

Ilvane says, "Do I understand that one."

Sheka says, "Hello Vonka....."

Sheka smiles coldly.

Vonka nods.

Ilvane smiles at the acolyte.

Kadesha just hugged Vonka.

Dregaus exclaims, "no... we are doomed! no... there is hope left.. no.. gah!"

Dregaus falls over.

Dregaus sobs.

Dregaus shivers.

Heathyranne says, "There is hope, Dregaus."

Arimantis glances at Dregaus.

A young acolyte slowly moves behind the grey altar and lights a candle in a small niche in the wall.

Arimantis says, "Shhhh"

You say, "Could ye do me that service, young one."

Joter says, "There is always hope"

You smile at the acolyte.

Sheka glowers darkly at a young acolyte.

Valdirn bows to Kadesha.

Arimantis smiles at the acolyte.

You say, "I thank ye most kindly."

Kadesha smiles at the acolyte.

You curtsy to the acolyte.

Vonka smiles at the acolyte.

Vonka curtsies.

Dregaus shivers.

Ichiko bows to the acolyte.

(Sheka tries to snuff the candle.)

Arimantis says, "the hall does look nice, all lit up"

Niqi scowls at Sheka.

Joter smiles at the acolyte.

Delyorik says, "Watching the acolyte, I'm reminded of the time I spent in Lumnis' temple."

A young acolyte glances at Iscikella.

A young acolyte furrows its brow.

Joter says, "Thank you acolyte"

Arimantis ponders.

(Heathyranne places one hand gently on Dregaus' shoulder and one on the altar.)

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Kadesha says, "tis Lumnis altar afterall Sheka, yer the one out of place here"

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

A young acolyte asks, "Beg pardon my lady?"

Arimantis asks, "Somethin wrong?"

You say, "For the candle."

Heathyranne says, "Here is where I find my hope. So too can ye."

You say, "thank ye."

Sheka swears fluidly and vividly at a young acolyte.

Kadesha kneels down.

(Iscikella points at the candle in the niche.)

Ilvane glances at Sheka.

Vonka frowns at Sheka.

Arimantis says, "Please don't mind those who have no respect for prayer"

Arimantis smiles at the acolyte.

Ilvane says, "Have some respect."

A young acolyte pales and moves away from Sheka.

Delyorik just touched a grey altar.

(Dregaus slowly takes his hands from his head, his red tear-filled eyes shift to Heathyranne, and a smile slowly forms on his face. It suddenly contorts back to a sneer.)

Sheka smirks.

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Vonka says, "Dun' min' 'er."

Vonka nods to the acolyte.

Niqi says, "I don't blame ye there..most folk have that reaction ta her"

Niqi nods to the acolyte.

Vonka says, "Her bark be worsen 'er bite."

Delyorik says, "I am grateful for this place, and what it means to me."

Kadesha begins chuckling at Niqi.

Heathyranne says, "I know, Dregaus, tis hard to wish to believe. It can happen though, and we are here to help ye."

Ilvane leans on Arimantis.

Tjaran nods.

Joter says, "If Sheka not making a fuss about something she not happy."

Heathyranne smiles warmly at Dregaus.

Dregaus shivers.

Ilvane kneels down.

A young acolyte backs against the wall and appears frightened.

Delyorik leans on his falchion.

Delyorik stands up.

Dregaus shivers.

Tjaran says, "Okay, sorry about that."

Heathyranne says, "Do nae worry about Sheka."

Niqi nods to Joter.

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

You ask, "Ye have served here long, acolyte?"

Arimantis asks, "What is wrong?"

A young acolyte says, "It is...very crowded here this eve."

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Kadesha stands up.

Ilvane nods to the acolyte.

Arimantis nods to the acolyte.

Delyorik says, "Our pardon."

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

A young acolyte looks over at you and nods.

Ilvane stands up.

Kadesha stands in front of a young acolyte.

Tjaran says, "I had to dwell on some...things."

You nod to the acolyte.

Arimantis says, "As is usually"

A young acolyte says, "All my life my lady"

Sheka says, "Much too....perhaps you should leave."

You say, "Ah..."

Kadesha says, "I nae let any harm ye acolyte"

Sheka nods to the acolyte.

Kadesha smiles at the acolyte.

Ilvane says, "Oh, it's okay for her..you'd leave her in peace."

Aysia says, "We're all trying to get smarter than one another."

Ichiko smiles.

Aysia nods to the acolyte.

Ilvane mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Aysia grins.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Joter says, "It is okay, she will not harm you. Her bark is worse than her bite."

You ask, "Ye are fortunate then to have found her serenity?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Tjaran says, "I know I am. I am trying to get smarter than myself."

Dregaus says, "i do not knw which side of the fence I am on. Where one seems so dim.. the other seems also. I dare not let go of the fence."

A young acolyte says, "Yes my lady"

Arimantis says, "There is nothin to fear though.. most have respect for this holy place"

Vonka grins at Joter.

Iscikella smiles softly at the acolyte.

You say, "That is a great gift."

Kadesha taps Dregaus lightly on his shoulder.

A young acolyte lowers her eyes and wrings her hands.

Kadesha touches one finger to her lips.

Delyorik says, "True Balance..."

You say, "A great blessing."

Sheka gestures at a young acolyte.
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Warding failed!
A wispy hand of air reaches toward a young acolyte and grasps it tightly. The hand squeezes hard, snatching the breath from a young acolyte's lungs.

Delyorik smiles.

Ilvane says, "You've managed to cause concern for the crowdedness, when no one pays attention to everyday complaints."

You gasp.

Delyorik gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Delyorik gestures at a young acolyte.
A young acolyte starts to breathe easier.
The glazed look leaves a young acolyte.

Sheka cackles!

Aysia glances at Sheka.

Ilvane glares at Sheka.

A young acolyte coughs.

Valdirn glances at Sheka.

Vonka frowns at Sheka.

A young acolyte says, "Oh"

Delyorik stares at Sheka.

You glance at Sheka.

Arimantis says, "Ya seem worried by somethin.."

A young acolyte coughs.

Kadesha gestures at Sheka.
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Warding failed!
Sheka suddenly stops all movement.

Ichiko frowns at Sheka.

Mystra just arrived.

Joter gestures at Sheka.
CS: +181 - TD: +114 + CvA: +15 + d100: +56 - -5 == +143
Warding failed!
A calm washes over Sheka.

Delyorik nods to Kadesha.

Mystra just went up.

A young acolyte sighs.

Kadesha says, "won be more dat"

Heathyranne says, "Dregaus, hold tightly to the fence, but please hold to the right side."

Valdirn sings a melody.
In response to the soothing melody of Valdirn's song, your surroundings become calm and still.

Delyorik nods to Joter.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

You ask, "Are ye hurt, young one?"

Tjaran says, "Sheka, I do not know you. And I say that with pride."

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Tjaran sneers at Sheka.

Dregaus says, "I do not know the right side"

A young acolyte says, "Just... just dizzy"

Arimantis says, "What troubles you.. sides Sheka here"

A young acolyte sighs.

Vonka nods to the acolyte.

You nod to the acolyte.

A young acolyte asks, "Why did she do that?"

Sheka says, "I am testing 'it's' serenity."

Vonka says, "Put yer head in atween yer knees."

Aysia says, "Here, try doing this. I'll bet she really hates it.."

Aysia pokes Sheka in the ribs.

Ilvane says, "She's just grouchy."

Aysia pokes Sheka in the ribs.

Joter says, "She is a pain, that is why"

You say, "She does not honor Lumnis."

Aysia nods to the acolyte.

Valdirn says, "because she is Sheka"

Arimantis says, "She is jus.. troubled"

Alexhandro rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "and she is naturally rude."

You nod.

Heathyranne smiles serenely at Sheka.

Kadesha says, "shes mean an thinks such disrespect serves Eorgina"

Aysia says, "Eye for an eye you know."

Niqi laughs!

Kadesha nods to the acolyte.

Ilvane sits down.

Ichiko says, "She has..well, her mind is not quite right"

Delyorik says, "I will show you what Balance truly means, if forced."

You say, "I am sorry she hurt ye."

Delyorik nods to Sheka.

Heathyranne says, "She hae had a hard life, acolyte. The likes of which most of us cannae imagine."

A young acolyte says, "My lady Sheka, I light candles for all the Goddesses"

Vonka nods to Heathyranne.

Heathyranne says, "Unfortunately it hae scarred her deeply."

A young acolyte lowers her luminous eyes.

Arimantis smiles at the acolyte.

Vonka asks, "Yer lights candles fer Eorgina?"

Sheka asks, "For the Queen, Eorgina as well?"

Heathyranne says, "My apologies that ye had to suffer."

A young acolyte says, "Yes of course"

Vonka grins.

Vonka giggles.

Vonka grins at Sheka.

Heathyranne smiles.

Delyorik sighs.

Sheka says, "Then I apologize."

Vonka exclaims, "Yer goddess gonner be madder at yer now!"

Heathyranne just touched Dregaus.

Arimantis says, "See.. ya acted before ya thought, once again"

Joter says, "I wish Kuon had a shrine here."

Arimantis gives Sheka a good pinch!

Alexhandro greets a young acolyte. Perhaps they're in cahoots!

You nod to Arimantis.

Kadesha asks, "again?"

Kadesha grins at Vonka.

Niqi rolls her eyes.

Delyorik says, "This acolyte embodies Balance...to light candles for all represented."

Ilvane starts chortling.

Dregaus says, "I feel... I feel as though I am split. I know we can not resist the nine. We must hand over the staff... but something in the back of my mind..."

A young acolyte says, "within them all can one find glory and truth"

Delyorik nods.

Heathyranne says, "The light, Dregaus, the true light shall always be on the side of the right."

Arimantis smiles at the acolyte.

A young acolyte glances at Sheka.

You say, "Well, I imagine. Though some truths are too harsh."

Heathyranne says, "We can resist. Never underestimate the power of true good. We will prevail in this."

Vonka furrows her brow.

You nod to the acolyte.

Ilvane says, "Perhaps she could talk to some of the nine about balance."

Sheka says, "You are quite right."

Ilvane mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Vonka asks, "Whut bout de Gods?"

Vonka cocks her head at a young acolyte.

Delyorik says, "Balance exists in everything."

Dregaus exclaims, "How do you know we are the good? For all we know, we're the bad and they're the good!"

Delyorik nods to Ilvane.

A young acolyte says, "However, for now, the Lady Lumnis needs the light"

Arimantis asks, "Did ya light one fer m'lord Ronan as well.. or jus the goddesses?"

You nod to the acolyte.

Arimantis nods to the acolyte.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Delyorik says, "Agreed."

Dregaus stands up.

Vonka gazes with interest at a grey altar.

Kadesha smiles at the acolyte.

Joter nods.

You say, "aye, She does."

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

A young acolyte says, "We are lighting candles to celebrate the coming of an august Cleric"

You smile at the acolyte.

Vonka beams!

Sheka asks, "So pitiful is her position?"

Arimantis ponders.

You ask, "Oh?"

Joter asks, "May I ask a question?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Ichiko asks, "Oh?"

Delyorik blinks at Sheka.

Alexhandro peers quizzically at a young acolyte.

Arimantis asks, "The comin of a cleric?"

Kadesha raises an eyebrow.

You ask, "what cleric is that?"

Dregaus blinks.

You blink.

A young acolyte says, "Aye sir."

Mystra just arrived.

A young acolyte blushes a deep shade of red.

(Vonka glances at her hand, thinking hard.)

Niqi asks, "an august cleric?"

Heathyranne just hugged Mystra.

You ask, "From far away?"

Tjaran turns an inquisitive ear towards a young acolyte.

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Mystra nods to the acolyte.

Joter asks, "Do you see things sometimes when you pray to Lumnis?"

Kadesha asks, "what do that mean, an august cleric?"

Arimantis asks, "Is he due to arive soon?"

A young acolyte says, "I'm afraid.. I do not.. know his name. I know only he is very old and very learned."

Heathyranne nods to Joter.

Kadesha peers quizzically at a young acolyte.

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Vonka beams!

Dregaus nods.

Heathyranne says, "I look forward to meeting him."

Ilvane exclaims, "Don't indundate the poor girl with questions!"

You nod to the acolyte.

Sheka asks, "Does he serve Lornon or Liabo?"

Ilvane flails her arms about.

You ask, "And when is he expected?"

A young acolyte says, "He comes to teach us something of the Goddess."

Vonka asks, "Yer know why he be comin'?"

You ask, "Do ye know this, young one?"

Vonka beams!

Delyorik smiles.

Kadesha smiles.

Tjaran asks, "Perhaps we could recieve some guidance from him?"

You say, "I would love to hear him speak."

You smile at the acolyte.

Mystra nods to the acolyte.

Kadesha says, "looks like Liabo, Sheka"

Kadesha grins ear-to-ear.

Niqi rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Ilvane stands up.

Aysia leans on Kadesha.

Ilvane paces back and forth.

Arimantis says, "These days.. we needs all the help we kin get"

Tjaran nods to Arimantis.

Sheka says, "Hmmmm"

Tjaran says, "Indeed."

Mystra asks, "Ha'e this one anythin' to say about t'night's indwellin's?"

Dregaus asks, "Do you have a name, friend?"

Mystra glances at Kadesha.

Kadesha says, "nae yet"

A young acolyte says, "So we have been given the task of keeping the candles burning on my lady Lumnis's altar"

Vonka nods.

Kadesha smiles at the acolyte.

Arimantis smiles.

Heathyranne says, "A wonderful idea."

Mystra nods.

Vonka says, "She likes candles."

Joter asks, "Do you know whether the cleric serves Light or Darkness?"

A young acolyte says, "I have heard rumors.."

Tjaran says, "May they burn brightly."

A young acolyte blushes a deep shade of red.

Delyorik says, "She most likely is not allowed to give a name."

Delyorik nods to Dregaus.

You ask, "What rumors?"

Sheka says, "I shall be interested in seeing this 'august' cleric."

A young acolyte says, "But I should not speak of rumors.."

Dregaus nods.

Arimantis asks, "Rumors of what?"

You listen carefully to a young acolyte. Yup, sounds like a young acolyte all right.

A young acolyte lowers her head.

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

You say, "Please tell us."

Dregaus says, "Have you heard the travellers tale? A song maybe? Sing us a song."

A young acolyte asks, "I.. do I dare?"

A young acolyte glances around her.

You nod to the acolyte.

Tjaran says, "Any information may help us."

Arimantis says, "Aww.. you amoung friends.. cept for you know who over there"

Kadesha says, "she said the cleric was gonna come teach of the Goddess, Joter, Id say Lumnis"

Mystra says, "Yung one ..anythin' ye can tell us wuld be appreciated."

Mystra nods to the acolyte.

Dregaus asks, "Should I leave?"

Delyorik says, "We keep her from her duties. However, I see no harm in sharing, if she wishes."

Heathyranne says, "Only if ye feel it important and twil nae get ye in trouble."

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Tjaran says, "Anything at all. Rumors usually have some truth to them"

Arimantis nods.

Kadesha sits down.

Heathyranne says, "I shall nae ask knowledge at the price of harm to another."

Dregaus says, "I feel an evil taint in my soul... but do not wish to disturb such light here."

Heathyranne just touched Dregaus.

Arimantis says, "Most rumors at least start in truth, if not still contain it by the time it is passed down"

Ichiko says, "Please excuse me, duty calls"

Heathyranne says, "Stay...let the light suffuse ye."

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Lady Opalina just arrived.

A young acolyte says, "Well.. I have heard whispers in the Night Hall, that Lumnis has awoken at such important tidings as this visit must be"

Ichiko bows.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

A young acolyte pales.

You blink.

Vonka blinks.

You exclaim, "Oh!"

Ichiko bows to the acolyte.

Mystra nods to the acolyte.

Heathyranne says, "She hae been quite awake lately....I do believe ye could be right."

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Ichiko just went southwest.

Kadesha smiles.

Vonka says, "Aye...."

Arimantis asks, "She is awaitin the clerics arival as well then?"

Vonka nods to Heathyranne.

Tjaran says, "Yes, I bore witness to this."

You say, "I felt gentle energy from Her altar a few days ago."

Mystra asks, "yung one ye know about t'nights evil indwellin's?"

You nod to the acolyte.

Mystra glances at a young acolyte.

A young acolyte says, "I do not know, m'lord Arimantis."

You say, "Just a touch."

Kadesha says, "I am rather pleased her daughter was awake night before last too"

You say, "but it was... comforting."

Kadesha nods to the acolyte.

Vonka nods to Kadesha.

Delyorik says, "I would surmise Lady Lumnis is calling this cleric to duty."

Delyorik nods.

Kadesha just hugged Vonka.

Heathyranne smiles softly.

Sheka asks, "Would you....?"

Arimantis says, "As one cleric ta another.. I would be glad ta offer him what ever he needs"

Dregaus asks, "Tell me, does Lumnis oppose the council of nine?"

(Vonka moves closer to Kadesha, gently putting one arm around her.)

You glance at Dregaus.

You say, "always has."

Kadesha reaches out and holds Vonka's hand.

Kadesha snuggles up to Vonka.

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

A young acolyte says, "I do not know that either m'lord Delyorik. I am but a young servant of the High Ones."

Dregaus nods.

Aranrhod just arrived.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Aysia just hugged Aranrhod.

Delyorik says, "As are we all, lady acolyte."

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Aranrhod smiles at Aysia.

Mystra says, "Aye but a servant lass who hears rumors."

Mystra smiles.

Heathyranne says, "Tis alright, dear one, we understand."

Aranrhod rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Ilvane grins at Mystra.

Opalina says, "Young Acolyte.. I want to thank you for lighting the candles at Koar's altar"

Renowned Lady Skyfawn just arrived.

You ask, "And he comes this night, young one?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Ilvane coughs.

A young acolyte glances at Mystra.

Skyfawn curtsies to you.

Lord Nekales's group just arrived.

You ask, "The cleric?"

Skyfawn just hugged Ilvane.

Opalina bites her lip.

Aysia smiles at Opalina.

Ilvane just hugged Skyfawn.

You curtsy to Skyfawn.

Skyfawn just hugged Arimantis.

A young acolyte looks over towards Opalina and nods.

Arimantis says, "Though I serve Ronan.. I would be honored ta aid in any way. Clerics gotta sitck together, an all that"

Mystra asks, "Do ye know anythin' about the evil indwellin's t'night?"

Mystra glances at a young acolyte.

Sheka says, "Hello Skyfawn"

Skyfawn just hugged Kadesha.

Arimantis just hugged Skyfawn.

Skyfawn nods to Sheka in greeting.

Sheka begins to move again.

A young acolyte says, "I was supposed to do so, since he is her consort."

Aysia just nudged Opalina.

Mystra asks, "Ha'e ye heard rumors about tha' as well?"

Ilvane says, "I have a bit of a problem believing anything right now.."

Aysia smiles.

Dregaus says, "I am a cleric of Kai. Strength... falters..."

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Kadesha just hugged Skyfawn.

Aranrhod places her hand on her Lumnis statue.

A young acolyte asks, "Is that so?"

Dregaus sighs.

Niqi asks, "tell me acolyte..when ye say an august cleric..do ye mean a person of sublime presence..or a more fearful presence?"

Heathyranne rubs Dregaus gently.

Sheka's Eorgina amulet emits a soft grey glow.

Heathyranne says, "Hold to the strength, Dregaus."

Niqi turns an inquisitive ear towards a young acolyte.

Sheka paces back and forth, muttering something about acolyte.

Dregaus nods.

Kadesha says, "then Dregaus I suggest ye read the talismen at Kai's shrine"

Opalina kneels down.

Sheka blinks.

Mystra says, "I hope she means august in terms of wisdom."

A young acolyte says, "M'lady Niqi, I do not know."

Heathyranne says, "Tis times like these that your faith is most needed."

Aysia says, "Dregaus, remember: Hope."

A young acolyte says, "I have only heard.."

Kadesha says, "perhaps their message will strenghen ye"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Dregaus says, "hope.."

Niqi nods to the acolyte.

Aysia says, "You're a cleric of Kai."

Heathyranne says, "and Friendship."

Niqi rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Heathyranne nods to Aysia.

Dregaus asks, "Tell me young acolyte... what hope lies in this news?"

You ask, "What have ye heard?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Dregaus asks, "That the lady is stirring?"

Sheka asks, "Hope?"

Aysia nods to Sheka.

Sheka sneers at Dregaus.

A young acolyte says, " this scholar is as old as Koar's mount and as bad-tempered as one can imagine."

A young acolyte sighs.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Arimantis says, "Lets her answer one thing at a time"

Vonka blinks.

Vonka exclaims, "Yikes!"

Mystra smiles.

You chuckle.

Niqi gazes heavenward.

Vonka clasps her hand over her mouth.

Sheka smiles coldly.

You say, "Likely very learned then."

Mystra says, "Sounds like my kind of priest."

Mystra chuckles.

Dregaus nods.

You wink.

Arimantis just kissed Ilvane.

Niqi says, "sublime an fearful"

Ilvane says, "A grumpy priest, just what we need."

A young acolyte says, "However, I also hear he is mightily smart and knows history from the world's beginning."

Niqi starts chortling.

Heathyranne says, "Sounds like a great uncle or two of mine would like his priest a lot."

Delyorik says, "Most old clerics are such ways."

Ilvane gazes heavenward.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Niqi says, "imagine that"

You exclaim, "Oh!"

Arimantis grins at Ilvane.

You ask, "And will he speak some of such?"

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

A young acolyte exclaims, "I fervently hope I do not have to bring him tea!"

A young acolyte blushes a deep shade of red.

Strail just arrived.

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Aysia grins at a young acolyte.

You chuckle.

Dregaus grins.

Vonka says, "I better keep me mout' closed when he be here."

Arimantis chuckles.

Heathyranne glances at Strail.

Niqi says, "grumpy an wise"

Heathyranne says, "Child, run."

A young acolyte exclaims, "Oh.. you did not hear me say that!"

You say, "Perhaps he prefers wine."

Arimantis says, "Brandy, more likely"

Vonka nods to the acolyte.

Heathyranne nods to the acolyte.

Mystra says, "Oh fergi'e my manners."

You grin at a young acolyte.

Mystra removes some mildly fragrant black tea from in her krodera-clasped cloak.

Vonka giggles.

Vonka grins at a young acolyte.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Delyorik says, "As you wish."

Niqi chuckles.

Mystra smiles offering her tea to the young acolyte.

Vonka says, "Yer put some brandy in 'is tea."

Opalina says, "well if he likes hot coco we have tons"

Vonka nods to the acolyte.

Sheka paces back and forth.

Tjaran says, "I am sorry, I am being distracted...my ex-wife is showing faith in me...and I am moved by her words..."

Vonka says, "An' den he dun' yell at yer."

Heathyranne grins at Opalina.

Heathyranne beams happily at Tjaran!

You ask, "But ye have not said, young one, does he come this night?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

You ask, "Or ye know not?"

Strail says, "Tonight....a silient slumber..."

Heathyranne says, "I believe he comes later."

Tjaran smiles.

Sheka says, "Then go to her. We have no concern for such trivial matters such as love."

Sheka waves a hand at Tjaran, dismissing him indifferently.

A young acolyte says, "Ah, m'lady Iscikella, no not this night.. There is problems you see"

Heathyranne says, "Oh dear"

Strail put a crystal skeleton skull in his white silk cloak.

Heathyranne asks, "What problems? And can we help?"

Arimantis says, "Sometimes, it be hard ta judge the time it takes ta travel"

You ask, "Problems?"

Strail glares.

Mystra says, "Sheka ye are becomin' verra borin' as ye age."

You feel the blood drain from your face.

A young acolyte says, "There is all this...unrest."

Mystra sighs.

Arimantis ponders.

A young acolyte sighs.

The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.

Aranrhod raises an eyebrow.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

You nod to the acolyte.

Arimantis asks, "Anythin we kin do?"

You say, "Very much unrest I fear."

Heathyranne nods to Dregaus.

Strail removes a gold-banded crimson crystal jar from in his white silk cloak.

Mystra nods to you.

You sigh softly.

Strail glares.

Aranrhod mutters thump.

A young acolyte says, "Apparently the scholar is feeling reluctant to venture into.. well, I heard he calls it a snake-pit"

Arimantis asks, "Perhaps, he be needin an escort.. er some such?"

Tjaran says, "Sheka, your words mean nothing to me."

Niqi nods to Aranrhod.

You clear your throat.

Aysia nods to the acolyte.

Mystra asks, "Snake pit?"

You say, "I can well understand his concerns."

Aysia asks, "It seems that way sometimes, doesn't it?"

You nod to Mystra.

A young acolyte says, "Liches and such"

Arimantis nods.

You say, "Many snakes about."

Ilvane says, "Well, one with faith could certainly be used here."

Kadesha nods to the acolyte.

Opalina shudders.

You nod.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Mystra says, "Ach well the Liches are but cowardly bein's."

Valdirn says, "so we must defeat deme first"

Valdirn's face turns slightly pale.

Ilvane says, "If he is so faithful, would be a good time for him to come.."

Strail says, "Can you sense the fear young acolyte...I can sense it in your soul..."

Vonka says, "I stay away when 'e come den."

Sheka stares at Skyfawn.

Arimantis says, "One of his faith would be much welcomed though"

Vonka bites her lip.

Heathyranne nods to Dregaus.

Vonka says, "Acos dey after me."

Dregaus nods to Heathyranne.

Delyorik paces back and forth.

You ask, "But will he deny Lumnis' call then?"

You cock your head at a young acolyte.

Ilvane says, "Give some encouragement to those who are of the light."

Ilvane nods.

Mystra says, "Called upon to show themselves they but hide and taunt."

Mystra chuckles.

Sheka says, "They need it so badly."

Strail indicates his crimson crystal jar with a smile.

Sheka sneers at Ilvane.

Arimantis says, "And.. it seems the liches are traveling about, so no where be really safe"

Joter asks, "Acolyte, may I ask something I am not sure you can answer?"

Ilvane grins.

A young acolyte says, "I hear he is an old elf though.. and is reluctant to put himself in the way of danger. He is a historian."

Ilvane waggles her fingers mystically at Sheka. How nice.

Arimantis nods.

You nod to the acolyte.

Mystra nods to the acolyte.

You say, "Not a fighter."

Sheka smirks.

You say, "Understandable."

Mystra says, "One wuld expect tha'."

(Vonka wanders back to a corner.)

Vonka sits down.

Ilvane sits down.

You say, "But sometimes one must brave the snake pit."

Ilvane just hugged Vonka.

Aranrhod says, "I am a young elf that loves history if he ever wishes to speak"

Aranrhod sighs softly.

You say, "For truth and wisdom and honor."

Aysia says, "You don't live to be as old as Koar's mountain by fighting."

Sheka asks, "Is he a coward...such as the old one known as Truekillr?"

A young acolyte says, "At any rate, I must attend to all these candles."

You smile at the acolyte.

A young acolyte blushes a deep shade of red.

Arimantis says, "Ronan knows.. clerics weren't meant ta be in the middle of big invasions unprotected"

Arimantis stares off into space.

Vonka just hugged Ilvane.

Heathyranne grins at Arimantis.

Aranrhod kneels down.

Delyorik says, "Dear acolyte, thank you for sharing."

Delyorik bows to the acolyte.

Joter asks, "Will he come into here if he has people to protect him at the gate? Or does he need the liches cleared first? And can he help us with the liches?"

Aranrhod just touched a grey altar.

Heathyranne says, "We shall do our best to make it safe for him, acolyte."

A young acolyte says, "However, I hope ye make him welcome when he arrives."

Heathyranne smiles at the acolyte.

Arimantis nods to the acolyte.

Mystra says, "Thankye yung lass fer tryin' to be of help."

Aranrhod closes her eyes for a moment.

Opalina nods to the acolyte.

Tjaran says, "Absolutely."

Mystra says, "Acousre we will."

Sheka says, "Indeed we shall."

Dregaus says, "We shall throw a party"

Dregaus nods.

Strail says, "Begone acolyte...nothing you can say will help them destroy my masters..."

A young acolyte says, "Would make serving him much more easier."

You ask, "Is there any way we will know of his coming, young one?"

Sheka nods to the acolyte.

A young acolyte grins.

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

Sheka smiles darkly.

Mystra smiles.

Kadesha smiles at the acolyte.

You smile at the acolyte.

Arimantis says, "An as I said.. should he need anythin from a fellow cleric, I be here"

Delyorik stares at Strail.

Joter smiles at the acolyte.

Delyorik yawns.

Aranrhod stands up.

Kadesha says, "hope he dont meet Sheka den"

Aranrhod blinks.

Ilvane gives Strail a good pinch!

Ilvane says, "Quiet."

A young acolyte says, "Not sure m'lady Iscikella."

You nod to the acolyte.

Delyorik stands in front of a grey altar.

Delyorik turns to face a young acolyte.

You say, "Might not wish to raise a ruckus, under the circumstances."

A young acolyte says, "My lady Sheka, I will light two candles this even to your lady Eorgina."

Heathyranne says, "An ye could convince him to give us warning, we could perhaps prepare for safety."

A young acolyte smiles shyly.

Mystra asks, "Yung acolyte is there anythin' we can do to help thee or make yer stay more comfortable?"

Mystra glances at a young acolyte.

Ilvane says, "Well..technically.."

Delyorik asks, "May I ask...do you have an extra candle that I might use this eve?"

Delyorik cocks his head at a young acolyte.

Arimantis grins at Ilvane.

Ilvane says, "She was given to Sheru."

Heathyranne says, "Thank ye, dear one, for all your help."

Valdirn asks, "to save her hide from her god?"

Kadesha grins at Ilvane.

Valdirn peers quizzically at a young acolyte.

Joter says, "Acolyte, tell the cleric to come. I will have people waiting at the gate to help safely escort him."

Sheka says, "If you live through it then surely She will be pleased."

Ilvane winks at Sheka.

Arimantis says, "Erogina don want her.. but that is a whole other story"

Sheka nods to the acolyte.

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

Heathyranne smiles warmly at the young acolyte.

A young acolyte says, "Oh no sir. I must account for them all sir. You know halflings.. they keeps the accounts."

Tjaran says, "My young friend, I have a request of you.."

Delyorik nods to the acolyte.

You chuckle.

Delyorik says, "Aye....is true."

A young acolyte asks, "Aye m'lord Tjaran?"

You say, "And here I thought was dwarves who pinched a silver."

You wink.

Arimantis starts chuckling at you!

Kadesha squints at you.

You elbow Kadesha in the ribs in a playful sort of way.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Kadesha grunts and sneers at the same time in obvious distaste!

Arimantis put a cup of holy water in his rune-covered bag.

Tjaran says, "Please, say some words for my former companion and friend, Nakitta. That she may find herself once again."

Kadesha mutters something about poinnyears.

Mystra takes a drink from her fragrant black tea.

Arimantis just closed a blackened silver-bound prayerbook.

Niqi begins chuckling at Kadesha.

Arimantis put a blackened silver-bound prayerbook in his rune-covered bag.

Mystra takes a drink from her fragrant black tea.

Heathyranne places her hand on her black prayer beads.

Strail shows a young acolyte his crimson crystal jar.

Mnar just arrived.

Heathyranne smiles at Mnar.

Sheka nods to Mnar.

Mystra takes a drink from her fragrant black tea.

You say, "I pray I get to hear this cleric speak. Such wisdom would be balm to the soul."

You nod to the acolyte.

A young acolyte says, "My lord, I think you have only to kneel and touch the altar here, and you can accomplish that much more truly than I."

Heathyranne nods to you.

Niqi nods to you.

A young acolyte smiles.

Niqi says, "me too"

Tjaran nods to the acolyte.

Arimantis smiles at the acolyte.

Vonka smiles.

Tjaran says, "Thank you."

Sheka raises an eyebrow.

Ilvane leans on Tjaran.

Sheka narrows her eyes.

Delyorik says, "This acolyte does speak the Balance...moreso that I ever have heard from another."

Joter kneels down.

Delyorik bows to the acolyte.

A young acolyte says, "I must be on to my duties, Lords and Ladies."

Delyorik says, "Thank you."

A young acolyte bows.

Opalina whispers, "I do so love this ray of light they shed in such a gloomy darkness"

Ilvane nods to the acolyte.

Heathyranne nods to Delyorik.

You curtsy to the acolyte.

Strail says, "Begone with you..."

Arimantis bows to the acolyte.

Dregaus says, "These times are troubled. My mind is being pulled at constantly, and my following is as random as the blowing of leaves, and others too. I fear many of our own will turn and fight alongside the evil."

Ilvane says, "Be well."

Opalina stands up.

Mystra asks, "Yung acolyte. Ha'e ye any notion when this august priest might arrive? Ha'e ye heard e'en a rumor?"

You say, "Ye have been most kind."

Alexhandro bows to the acolyte.

Joter just touched a grey altar.

You smile at the acolyte.

Joter continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Opalina curtsies to the acolyte.

Niqi says, "g'deve ta ye young one"

Niqi stands up.

A young acolyte bustles off, setting a candle in a niche and lighting it as she goes out.

Dregaus kneels down.

Heathyranne says, "It shall nae be so with ye, though."

Arimantis says, "May you stay safe "

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Kadesha asks, "oh may I ask one question?"

Mystra smiles.

Heathyranne just hugged Dregaus.

Mystra just went up.

Dregaus just touched a grey altar.

Kadesha begs.

Delyorik sighs.

Kadesha says, "bah"

Vonka nods to Kadesha.

Sheka turns around.

Heathyranne says, "Hold firm. My Lady can help."

Ilvane grins at Kadesha.

Lady Sheka just went southwest.

Heathyranne says, "Lord Kai can help."

Vonka says, "Go head, but I dunno iffin I kin answer."

Ilvane begs and pleads with Kadesha.

Vonka grins.

Ilvane whistles tunelessly to herself.

Dregaus grins.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Renowned Lady Skyfawn just went southwest.

You tickle Vonka.

Vonka just gave Kadesha a smooch.

(Arimantis looks thoughtfully at the candle)

Aysia stretches.

Aranrhod just closed a plain black pouch.

Arimantis says, "Wonder when he will come"

Lady Opalina just went southwest.

You kneel down.

You reach out and touch a grey altar.

Kadesha says, "I wondered if this cleric comes about the nine, or the thump"

(Joter stares at the candle)

Ilvane says, "He is already here."

(Delyorik glances at the niche near the grey altar, and smiles.)

Ilvane smiles at Arimantis.

Lady Opalina just arrived.

Niqi says, "when the nasty liches are not present it seems"

Kadesha says, "I sense the thump, since his reluctance for the liches"

You say, "She sends forth a messenger in this cleric. I pray I hear him speak."

Vonka says, "Me ter."

Vonka nods to Kadesha.

Opalina nods to you.

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

Aranrhod asks, "Was a name given?"

Aranrhod rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You look at Aranrhod and shake your head.

Arimantis shakes his head.

Aranrhod nods.

Delyorik says, "There was no name."

You say, "She did not know the name."

Vonka says, "I dun wanner bring no lichs ter 'im."

Joter continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Ilvane says, "I need to head to sleep, good night everyone."

Arimantis says, "She wasn't told his name"

Valdirn says, "she couldn't recall it, but would have been rumor anyhow"

Ilvane smiles.

Delyorik just hugged Ilvane.

Arimantis just kissed Ilvane.

Vonka just hugged Ilvane.

Ilvane just hugged Delyorik.

Mnar scratches his head.

Kadesha says, "but I heard a report earlier tonight that the thump be worse den the liches"

Ilvane just kissed Arimantis.

Vonka stands up.

Strail indicates his crimson crystal jar with a smile.

Ilvane just hugged Vonka.

(Heathyranne moves closer to the altar, head bowed in prayer, candelight suffusing her features.)

Valdirn turns towards Ilvane and renders a sharp hand salute.

Aranrhod smiles at Ilvane.

Heathyranne places her hand on her black prayer beads.

Ilvane stands up.

Arimantis gazes fondly at Ilvane.

Aysia works her fingers under her winged rolaren warhelm and scratches her head.

You say, "Vonka, listening help us in our struggles."

You nod to Vonka.

Ilvane just hugged Aranrhod.

(Vonka lets Ilvane out of the corner.)

Aranrhod just hugged Ilvane.

Ilvane giggles.

Ilvane smiles at Vonka.

You say, "And we need such help from the Wise One."

(Delyorik reaches down and places a hand gently on Heathyranne's left shoulder.)

You nod to Vonka.

Mnar asks, "So, er, what did I miss?"

Vonka says, "Aye.. but...."

Dregaus says, "I beleive... I beleive Kai may yet give me the strength. This council has refreshed me, and set my purpose anew."

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Nekales says, "yeah some poeple should try listening, to there own advice as well"

Nekales glances at you.

Tjaran kneels down.

Aranrhod leans against the north wall.

Lord Nekales's group just went southwest.

Tjaran just touched a grey altar.

Aysia says, "That's good to hear."

Aysia nods to Dregaus.

Vonka says, "Yer know how dem Iichs like ter come kill us."

Heathyranne smiles serenely as she murmurs prayers under her breath, Delyorik's comforting touch on her shoulder.

Ilvane nods to Alexhandro.

(Iscikella turns toward the altar.)

You gaze heavenward.

Aysia asks, "Maybe you won't be a corpse afterall, ya?"

Delyorik stands in front of a grey altar.

You say, "We need it sorely."

Tjaran closes his eyes for a moment.

Vonka says, "I would' wan' dem hurtin' no cranky ol' cleric."

Delyorik kneels down.

Ilvane just left.

Joter rubs his eyes.

Kadesha says, "Vonka likes cranky old clerics"

(Aranrhod glances southwest)

Heathyranne just touched a grey altar.

Kadesha grins at Vonka.

Vonka beams happily at Kadesha!

Aysia grins at Kadesha.

Kadesha just gave Vonka a smooch.

Vonka exclaims, "Aye!"

Vonka just hugged Kadesha.

Kadesha just hugged Vonka.

(Delyorik closes his eyes slowly, places his hands on his knees, and bows his head slightly towards the grey altar.)

(Iscikella studies the candle, lost in thought.)

Delyorik slowly empties his lungs.

(Joter closes his eyes and concentrates a moment to open them again.)

Alexhandro gazes heavenward.

Kadesha says, "da lich tryin steal ya other night made me real cranky"

Dregaus asks, "If it be the last battlefield before my eyes, and the heaps of bodies of my friends mingled with the foe... shall I yet stand?"

Kadesha nods to Vonka.

Alexhandro winces.

Arimantis blinks.

Valdirn says, "yikes"

Strail says, "In the end...you shall all fail..."

Niqi's jaw drops.

(Joter looks at the candle as a focus)

Mnar glances at Strail.

(Delyorik continues to kneel as his entire body seems to relax.)

Joter stands up.

Aranrhod glances at Strail.

Valdirn says, "Hhooru"

You glance at Strail.

(Heathyranne reaches one hand out and touches Delyorik's and gently reaches the other to touch Iscikella lightly before returning both hands in prayerful supplication to her lap.)

Arimantis removes a gold ring from in his veniom-threaded pack.
Arimantis slides an intricate gold and brass ring on his finger.
Suddenly Arimantis vanishes!

(Aranrhod chuckles softly)

Kadesha says, "uh"

Mnar says, "Don't bet your life on our unwillingness to commit violence."

Aysia says, "You should visit the shrine near the Landing again."

Mnar nods to Strail.

Aysia nods to Dregaus.

(Iscikella bows her head.)

Joter kneels down.

Valdirn says, "he just spelled Vonka"

Vonka says, "Aye."

Heathyranne smiles up at the northern wall as she finishes her prayers.

Kadesha asks, "whyd hoards of Landiners jes die again?"

Dregaus says, "My faith and strength waiver, and it must be set about that I should be built up once more."

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Heathyranne stands up.

Heathyranne smiles at Dregaus.

Niqi just went southwest.

Heathyranne just kissed Dregaus on the cheek.

You kiss your Lumnis symbol softly, murmuring a quiet prayer.

Mystra just arrived.

Mnar says, "A dozen or so unrelated hunting accidents, hopefully."

Valdirn says, "not landingers"

(Joter touches Iscikella on the shoulder.)

Vonka shakes her head.

Joter touches you.

Vonka says, "Dun' t'ink so."

Vonka says, "It were de Fury."

Aranrhod smiles at Heathyranne.

Vonka trembles.

Heathyranne says, "It shall be alright, Dregaus. Hold to Kai. Hold to the message in the talismans."

Kadesha says, "looked then like the Fury had a big accident"

Mnar asks, "They're on Teras, aren't they?"

Aysia asks, "Are they here?"