Ayrell/Logs/Wild Magic 04112025/The Justice of Truffenyi
| The Justice of Truffenyi |
| Event Date: 4/11/2025 |
| Event Instance: Prime |
Date
It has been 452 years, 185 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 5th month of Uthmor the Giant in the year of the Iron Toad.
Log
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Eye of Chadatru]
Formed out of seamless translucent jade-colored crystal, a dome extends out beyond the platform that supports it, drawing in an eerie reflection of light from the exterior of the dome. Sculpted from jade is a simple altar that extends outward, upon which rests a translucent triptych statue that stands as mute sentry to its surroundings. You also see a tall silver candlestick.
Couri nods to Aemaranth.
Couri says, "Aye, they did."
Knight of Meraud Tirost came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Tirost!
Tirost smiles at Ryeka.
Ectheleon's group came across Chadatru's shrine.
Zynell says to Ollythander, "Many thanks but i am presenting in a roisaen."
Aemaranth says, "They went from here, felt the sting of the Scorpion. Spent their time in the spiral and now reside in the void."
Mistanna hugs Tirost, who wraps his arms around Mistanna with a warm smile.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Mistanna hugs Gragnel, who wraps his arms around Mistanna with a warm smile.
Ollythander grins at Zynell.
Gragnel beams at Mistanna!
Tirost hugs Mistanna, who wraps her arms around Tirost with a warm smile.
Ollythander says to Zynell, "Now who's uptight."
Ectheleon exclaims, "Hello everyone!"
Elurora bows to Zynell.
Elurora waves to Ectheleon.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Tirost says to Ryeka, "Good to see you, Ryeka."
Ollythander grins.
Skraddarsy snickers at Ollythander.
Ectheleon waves to Elurora.
Couri beams at Ectheleon!
Couri hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ectheleon hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.
Couri beams at Ollythander!
Zynell fixes Ollythander with an intent, predatory stare.
Ollythander hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Ollythander with a warm smile.
Couri hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ryeka exclaims, "I made it on time this time!"
Ollythander fixes Zynell with an incredulous stare.
Couri beams at Zynell!
Gragnel grins at Zynell.
Ryeka winks.
Aemaranth gives Zynell a good pinch!
Couri beams at Mazilyn!
Zynell grins at Couri.
Zynell grins at Gragnel.
Zynell grins at Aemaranth.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "Hi hi everybodys."
Ollythander stretches his arms.
Ectheleon says, "I have some folk lined up, adding Olly, but if you want to speak please feel free to whisper me while we wait a rois for folk."
Mazilyn beams!
Mazilyn beams at Couri!
Ollythander says, "Yes please add me."
Couri hugs Mazilyn, who wraps her arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ollythander says, "I did homework."
Devistic grins at Ollythander.
Zynell exclaims, "You did come up with something!"
Ollythander nods to Zynell.
Zynell asks Ollythander, "Now who is the cleric?"
Couri beams at Devistic!
Zynell sticks her tongue out at Ollythander.
Couri just hugged Devistic.
Ollythander sticks his tongue out at Zynell.
Devistic perks his ears up happily as he gazes at Couri.
Devistic hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Devistic with a warm smile.
Elurora slowly asks Zynell, "You and a few others. Did you need a list?"
Ectheleon chuckles.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Zynell.
Hathie came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ryeka leans over and scratches Mazilyn's back.
Zynell says to Elurora, "I was just saying how i did."
Zynell nods.
Gragnel chuckles at Elurora.
Couri sighs.
Mazilyn beams at Ryeka!
Gragnel nods to Ectheleon.
Couri hugs Skraddarsy, who wraps her arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Aemaranth asks Elurora, "You didn't add my name to the list did you?"
Ollythander asks, "What is a Paladin but a Cleric with a big shield?"
Ryeka beams!
Aemaranth sticks her tongue out at Elurora.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
* Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka joins the adventure.
Elurora says to Ollythander, "I would disagree with that but this isn't the time for a debate."
Zynell nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Skraddarsy quietly asks, "Somebody wants to teach some tactics while we wait?"
Zynell nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Skraddarsy grins.
Ollythander says to Elurora, "Oh it's a ludacris statement with no true bearing."
Serelinda says to Ollythander, "I am a Cleric of Chadatru, that line is blurry for me."
Ollythander nods to Ectheleon.
Serelinda smiles.
Pradya nods to Ectheleon.
Tirost begins to lecture Skraddarsy on the proper use of the Tactics skill.
Mistanna begins to lecture Skraddarsy on the proper use of the Tactics skill.
Zynell begins to lecture Skraddarsy on the proper use of the Tactics skill.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ollythander asks Serelinda, "Right?"
Elurora says to Aemaranth, "No, I don't have a list, I would have made one if she needed though."
Mistanna laughs!
Skraddarsy giggles.
Zynell stops teaching.
Elurora grins at Aemaranth.
Tirost chuckles.
Mistanna stops teaching.
Ryeka chuckles.
Elurora grins at Ollythander.
Pradya fidgets nervously.
Hathie grins.
Ollythander ponders.
Skraddarsy babbles incoherently.
Elurora quietly says, "You can also be a Paladin and not..."
Elurora gazes off into the distance.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "You all stopped trying to teach."
Ollythander grins at Elurora.
Skraddarsy giggles.
Zynell cackles!
Hathie laughs!
Zynell hugs Skraddarsy, who wraps her arms around Zynell with a warm smile.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Ectheleon exclaims, "I see our discussion is starting early!"
Zynell stops trying to teach Tactics to Skraddarsy.
Ectheleon smiles.
Ollythander says to Elurora, "A Paladin is Holy, it's in our Code."
Skraddarsy hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.
Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ollythander sticks his tongue out at Elurora.
Mistanna smiles at Unaka.
Gragnel waves to Unaka.
Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!
Unaka nods.
Ollythander waves to Unaka.
Unaka smiles.
Mazilyn beams at Unaka!
Skraddarsy says to Zynell, "Thanks thanks."
Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.
Elurora says to Ollythander, "Come talk to me about the 'Official' code sometime. Which, I don't follow."
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Ollythander.
Ollythander laughs!
Pradya curtsies gracefully to Unaka.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "That was funny though."
Skraddarsy giggles.
Gridaksma chortles softly at some secret joke.
Tirost smiles at Unaka.
Ryeka chuckles.
Zynell exclaims to Ollythander, "Do that!"
Zynell nods.
Zynell nods to Elurora.
Elurora chuckles at Zynell.
Ollythander says to Elurora, "I'm just a pint sized Paladin."
Couri beams at Unaka!
Zynell perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Elurora.
Hathie asks, "Did anyone bring snacks?"
Unaka says, "Good to see everyone."
Elurora snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.
Skraddarsy rummages through a silk duffel bag with a frantic look of loss.
Tirost says to Unaka, "Good to see you, Unaka."
Gragnel says to Unaka, "Good to see you as well."
Ollythander gets a glass of red wine from inside his treasure chest.
Zynell says, "You as well."
Ryeka exclaims, "A pleasure to see you again too!"
Ollythander offers Hathie a glass of red wine.
Ryeka beams at Unaka!
Tirost nods to Mistanna.
Hathie accepts Ollythander's red wine.
Hathie beams at Ollythander!
Ollythander gets a round of Halfling Smoky cheese from inside a small sack.
Ollythander offers Hathie a round of Halfling Smoky cheese.
Gragnel asks Ollythander, "Got any more of that wine?"
Hathie accepts Ollythander's Halfling Smoky cheese.
Ollythander says to Hathie, "Always."
Gragnel leans on Ollythander.
Ollythander gets a bottle of Halfling Apple wine from inside a small sack.
Ollythander offers Gragnel a bottle of Halfling Apple wine.
Unaka says to Ectheleon, "Nothing in particular to share, just here to listen."
Gragnel accepts Ollythander's Halfling Apple wine.
Hathie exclaims to Ollythander, "Purrrfect!"
Gragnel beams at Ollythander!
Hathie emits a rumbling noise of contentment.
Ollythander gets a round of Halfling Smoky cheese from inside a small sack.
Ectheleon nods to Unaka.
Ollythander offers Gragnel a round of Halfling Smoky cheese.
Gragnel says to Ollythander, "Hey, this is some good stuff. Thanks."
Gragnel accepts Ollythander's Halfling Smoky cheese.
Ectheleon exclaims to Unaka, "Glad to have you!"
Ollythander nods to Gragnel.
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Ollythander says to Gragnel, "It's my favorite."
Hathie takes a sip of her wine.
Unaka smiles at Ectheleon.
Ryeka beams!
Ollythander says, "Do I have snacks..."
Ollythander laughs!
Ectheleon exclaims, "I'm actually glad to have everyone here!"
Hathie beams at Ollythander!
Tirost smiles at Ectheleon.
Gragnel beams at Ectheleon!
Ryeka smiles at Pradya, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Kilenti came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ryeka nods to Pradya.
Devistic looks at Ectheleon and applauds!
Elurora grins at Ectheleon.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Pradya gnaws on her lip.
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Ectheleon exclaims, "I'll start here in a rois but thank you all for coming, your time and thoughts are appreciated!"
You get an odd feeling that someone is watching you. It quickly passes.
Hathie takes a sip of her wine.
Serelinda gazes upward.
Serelinda shudders.
Zynell exclaims, "Ect is in charge of the sign up list!"
Zynell giggles.
Ectheleon nods to Zynell.
Ryeka offers Pradya a redwood panther bead.
Zynell gets a night-black starlight velvet prayer tapestry stitched with loimic and fey-bone from inside her encompassing shadows.
Pradya accepts Ryeka's panther bead.
Ectheleon says, "Anyone looking to join the list of speakers is welcome to whisper me."
Zynell reverently lays her prayer tapestry at her feet, smoothing out its corners.
Zynell sits down on the prayer tapestry.
Pradya curtsies to Ryeka.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ectheleon says, "I am here to help everyone have a safe place to share their thoughts."
Ollythander says, "Foist all the work on Ect."
Pradya rubs a redwood panther bead.
Pradya smiles.
Pradya inhales a great swallow of air.
Ectheleon coughs.
Ectheleon inhales a great swallow of air.
Gragnel chuckles at Ollythander.
Ectheleon slowly empties his lungs.
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Ectheleon nods.
Hathie takes a sip of her wine.
Ollythander says to Ectheleon, "Last time we had a meeting, you poisoned me."
Ectheleon exclaims, "Alright!"
Ectheleon gasps!
Elurora blinks at Ollythander.
Kilenti laughs at Ollythander.
Elurora glances at Ectheleon.
Ollythander ponders.
Tirost glances at Ectheleon.
Ollythander says, "No wait that was Vyth."
Ectheleon exclaims, "It was Vyth!"
Ollythander says, "Ignore me."
Tirost laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Ectheleon says, "I'm much too tall to be Vythlak."
Ollythander nods to Ectheleon.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Gragnel says to Ollythander, "They don't call it a "surprise" cake for nothing."
Aemaranth says, "Poison is how one of the immortals shows us his blessing."
Gragnel smirks at Ollythander.
Ectheleon chuckles.
Ollythander grins.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Welcome everyone! Thank you for coming to our Holy Party tonight!"
Ectheleon smiles.
Elurora cocks her head at Aemaranth.
Serelinda nods politely.
Ectheleon says, "This party is interestingly similar to the last party I hosted, many moons ago. This neutral party is for the Lion, the Immortal Chadatru."
Aemaranth says, "Correction. There are two that show blessing in poison."
Aemaranth nods to Elurora.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ectheleon says, "Chadatru is traditionally honored as a God of Paladins. Known as the Lord of Justice, he is the most faceless of the gods, often seen as a blind man with a sword in one hand and a laurel in the other."
Ectheleon exclaims, "Traditionally!"
Elurora quietly says to Aemaranth, "I'll have to ask you about that later."
Ectheleon smiles at Elurora.
Elurora looks at Ectheleon, obviously trying not to grin.
Elurora chuckles.
Ryeka nods to Ectheleon.
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Ectheleon says, "What I hope today for you all is to ask yourself some questions. Questioning helps me approach such a large and difficult subject as justice. To start us I have some thoughts to share."
Hathie takes a sip of her wine.
Unaka stands up straighter, shoulders settling back as she listens.
Tirost rests his posture and listens attentively.
Ectheleon says, "A lot of questions of justice are ethical quandaries that I struggle with. While some would seek a debate, I believe that Chadatru would want these answers found for ourselves."
Ectheleon says, "For if Truffenyi is the figure that would show mercy and forgiveness, then Chadatru would be the independent arbitrator that we don't always know we need."
Ectheleon says, "Arbitration and justice asks for impartiality. Being impartial requires a certain level of detachment of the situation less we allow prejudice to determine our decisions."
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Gragnel gives a slight nod.
Ectheleon says, "For Chadatru is not Good nor is he Evil. What is fair is not always equitable. What is impartial does not always feel equal."
Aemaranth whispers something to Elurora.
Ectheleon says, "What I hope to learn from Chadatru is that I do not have to be perfect, but I can always strive to be better. For while I may struggle with pure equality I will always try to be equitable."
Tale Singer Jaskorin came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ectheleon says, "I do not seek to be the arbiter of justice, but I can take a step back and try to understand the actions of some from a larger perspective. I may not share their feelings but I can work to understand them."
Wordachy came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ryeka beams at Wordachy!
Ectheleon says, "Shrinking my prejudices and growing my empathy for everyone is something that could help me be a better person. Helping those with a greater need will always be important to me."
Wordachy grins.
Elurora gazes at Ectheleon.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Ryeka hugs Wordachy, getting a smile in return.
Kilenti smiles at Ectheleon.
Ectheleon smiles at Wordachy.
Tirost nods to Ectheleon.
Wordachy just hugged Ryeka.
Ectheleon says, "For all of these things I am glad for Chadatru. Let us be thankful for all that the Thirteen and the other gods provide for us."
Couri beams at Ectheleon!
Ectheleon bows his head in acknowledgement.
Elurora raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Ectheleon.
Gragnel nods at Ectheleon, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander smiles.
Unaka nods to Ectheleon.
Ollythander nods.
Ectheleon says, "As we move forward with our speakers tonight please be respectful of their words and their time. If you find you have any words you want to share, please feel free to whisper me, so you may have your time."
Wordachy says, "Longtime."
Hathie takes a bite of the cheese.
Ryeka smiles at Wordachy, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Without further delay, let us welcome Gragnel to speak!"
Ectheleon smiles at Gragnel.
Ryeka nods to Wordachy.
Gragnel gets a pitted iron comb from inside his leather longcoat.
Gragnel runs his iron comb through his hair.
Gragnel runs his iron comb through his hair.
Tirost praises Gragnel.
Devistic looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Gragnel puts his comb in his leather longcoat.
Gragnel smiles broadly as he makes his way to the front of the group, nodding politely at those he passes as he travels.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Gragnel.
Kilenti beams at Gragnel!
Gragnel loudly says, "Geetings, one an all, I am Reverend Gragnel Durbin."
Skraddarsy smiles at Ectheleon.
Unaka fixes Gragnel with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Gragnel says, "I am a priest and disciple in the service of the fearsome and frightening, majestic and mysterious, powerful and perfect, honorable and holy, terrific and terrifying, stalwart and secretive, excellent and elusive, cunning and calculating, vicious and venerated, loving and loathsome..."
Elurora whispers something to Aemaranth.
Wordachy says, "Greetings."
Ryeka holds her hand up before her mouth and begins to cough, her shoulders shaking. Hope it's not contagious!
Gragnel says, "My dark master of the Thirteen, Lord Damaris the Panther."
Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.
Elurora quietly asks, "Is adding words every time?"
Elurora furrows her brow.
Gragnel matter-of-factly says, "However, I hold high regard for all of our Thirty-Nine Immortals."
Gragnel grins at Elurora.
Mistanna looks at Elurora, obviously trying not to grin.
Tirost smiles at Gragnel.
Gragnel slowly says, "As should you all."
Hathie goes up.
Gragnel nods emphatically.
Ryeka nods in agreement.
Ectheleon smiles at Skraddarsy.
Gragnel says, "Today, I have prepared some words for our noble Lord Chadatru."
Gragnel thankfully says, "I appreciate your time and attention."
Ectheleon smiles at Elurora.
Gragnel gets a ceremonial prayer tome embedded with a trio of night diamonds from inside his leather longcoat.
Gragnel opens his prayer tome.
Aemaranth whispers something to Elurora.
Gragnel clears his throat.
Gragnel adjusts his silver spectacles into place.
Elurora giggles at Aemaranth.
Gragnel recites:
"Where would we be without your guidence, Lord Chadatru?
Your unwavering sense of fairness and justice an inspiration to us all.
Where would we be without your love, Lord Chadatru?
Your compassion and passion leading us through the heat of conflict and battle."
Gragnel recites:
"Raise us up to your right hand and allow us to empower and embolden you.
Hear us as we lift our voices unto you and proclaim your glory to the heavens.
Allow us the honor of fighting by your side as we face challenge from those who would usurp and corrupt.
Help us to find a much deserved end to this plight and bring us back to a time of peace."
Gragnel recites:
"We pray all of these things in respect of your awesome power.
Receive our praise and well-wishes.
Allow our displays of faith and reverence to strengthen you for what is to come.
All these things we render unto you and in respect of your hollowed name..."
Elurora whispers something to Aemaranth.
Tirost nods to Mistanna.
Wordachy hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Wordachy with a warm smile.
Voranos materializes right before your eyes!
Gragnel recites:
"Glory for Lord Chadatru and glory for the Thirty-Nine!"
Couri leans on Wordachy.
Gragnel closes his prayer tome.
Gragnel nods.
Gragnel puts his tome in his leather longcoat.
Tirost mumbles a word of general praise.
Ectheleon looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Elurora looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Gragnel appreciatively says, "Once, again, I thank you all for listening."
Mazilyn beams at Gragnel!
Gragnel bows.
Mistanna looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Mazilyn beams at Ectheleon!
Couri beams at Gragnel!
Tale Singer Jaskorin swaggers up.
Ryeka looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Unaka mumbles a word of general praise.
Voranos looks at Gragnel and applauds!
Ollythander applauds.
Devistic praises Gragnel.
Pradya smiles.
Ectheleon smiles at Zynell.
The glimmers of light above Unaka's head flicker and meld briefly.
Pradya fidgets nervously.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Pradya rubs a redwood panther bead.
Tirost glances at Unaka.
Zynell says, "I have been thinking a lot and reviewing a lot of notes lately..."
Elurora cocks her head at Zynell.
Zynell says, "Justice is like love, there are different types and not all of them are the best fit."
Devistic angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Zynell.
Skraddarsy smiles at Gragnel.
Wrenth came across Chadatru's shrine.
Ollythander smiles.
Zynell says, "After the recent Elanthia visions, I am fairly certain we are seeing an example of that."
Tirost raises an eyebrow in Mistanna's direction.
Zynell says, "A love no longer fit to serve the best interest of Her and the Heralds."
Elurora furrows her brow.
Zynell says, "And we see the scales being tipped, the relationship being evaluated."
Zynell says, "Now, we see the justice sought on Her behalf."
Zynell ponders.
Gridaksma nods to Aemaranth.
Wrenth closes his backpack.
Zynell shrugs.
Wrenth offers Mistanna a black gem pouch.
Zynell says, "Anyway, my story for you tonight is about a difference in opinion of justice."
Mistanna accepts Wrenth's black gem pouch.
Zynell gets a storyteller's book of fairy tales bound in quilted silk from inside a storyteller's book bag stitched with various mythical beasts.
Ectheleon leans forward.
Serelinda observes Zynell with fascination.
Zynell opens her storyteller's book.
Elurora leans on Aemaranth.
Zynell delightedly says, "The smell was fresh and sweet."
Elurora gazes at Zynell.
Zynell carefully asks, "How long had it been?"
Wrenth opens his backpack.
Zynell hauntingly asks, "How long could they wait?"
Zynell hauntingly asks, "Before they died without a treat?"
Elurora ponders.
Zynell says, "A choice was made that bright morn."
Zynell says, "Her hands were swift."
Zynell says, "Her legs ran quick."
Tirost smiles at Mistanna.
Zynell says, "Her fists clutched the bread and corn."
(Zynell shows off a picture of a small elven child licking her lips as she prepares to run with her stolen treasures)
Wrenth goes up.
Zynell says, "The constable blocked her path."
Zynell says, "As hard as she could."
Zynell says, "She threw the stolen goods."
Elurora raises an eyebrow.
Zynell warily says, "She'd face the lion's wrath."
Zynell says, "The steel was cold upon her wrists."
Zynell says, "The judgemental gaze."
Zynell dispassionately says, "The lion's law."
Zynell dispassionately says, "He scrolled through the lists."
(Zynell turns the book towards the crowd, displaying the image of a cold steel manacle wrapping around the tiny girl's wrist as the food sails through the air. Three even smaller figures are poised in the alley way to fetch the week's meal before the adults see them.)
Elurora frowns.
Unaka gazes at Zynell with a sympathetic look on her face.
Zynell justly says, "One year for the corn and two for the bread."
Zynell frankly says, "Not three copper."
Zynell fairly says, "Three years of her life."
Ryeka frowns.
Couri sighs.
Zynell sorrowfully says, "Her kin would think her all but dead."
Zynell says, "She laid back in her new home, her cell."
Zynell says, "She refused the call of tears."
Tirost nods to Voranos.
Elurora folds her arms across her chest.
Ollythander ponders.
Zynell mischievously says, "Fur brushed her wrist."
Voranos leans over and scratches Tirost's back.
Kilenti ponders.
Zynell mischievously says, "Startled she flinched back with a yell."
(Zynell show an image of the small elven girl, face taught with sorrow and resilience, leaning against her cell wall. A small stream of moonlight falls through the barred window high up on the wall, illuminating a feline shadow.)
Zynell mysteriously says, "Not with voice but with feeling, he wanted to know."
Zynell mysteriously asks, "Why did you steal?"
Zynell says, "Not a question any had asked."
Zynell says, "She gazed at the panther her mind a little slow."
Zynell says, "My family she whispered, the tears now fell."
Zynell mysteriously says, "Why?, was his query."
Kilenti frowns.
Zynell says, "She told him their plight."
Zynell says, "Three little ones under five, no adult and well..."
Zynell says, "She could not find work at only seven in life."
Zynell fiercely says, "She took what they needed."
Zynell fiercely says, "No more, no less."
Zynell resentfully says, "She knew it was wrong, but so was their strife."
(Zynell turns the book to show a depiction of the elven child, still against her cell wall, this time with a large black panther sitting next to her, his tail curled around her like a blanket. His starlit eyes gaze intently upon the girl as her tale of woe has her quaking with tears.)
Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.
Zynell mysteriously says, "He emitted a rumbling purr, deep like a chuckle."
Zynell mysteriously says, "My child, be free."
Zynell says, "Her walls disappeared."
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Zynell says, "Around her was a sash with a panther buckle."
Zynell says, "The lion smiled as the child went into the night."
Zynell justly says, "Justice was rendered by law."
Zynell justly says, "Justice was rendered by moral."
Zynell mysteriously says, "Justice is always blind but sometimes needs a little insight."
(Zynell turns the book so the crowd can see the Lion, in his tower of justice gazing down, bemused, as the Panther watches the elven child dart into the night.)
Ectheleon smiles.
Zynell closes her storyteller's book.
Ollythander ponders.
Skraddarsy smiles at Zynell.
Pradya rubs a redwood panther bead.
Zynell puts her book in some dark encompassing shadows of twilight dreamweave.
Ryeka smiles at Zynell, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Pradya nods.
Ryeka nods to Zynell.
Elurora raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Zynell.
Devistic looks at Zynell and applauds!
Ollythander applauds.
Zynell nods.
Couri beams at Zynell!
Gragnel nods to Zynell.
Skraddarsy nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.
Kilenti praises Zynell.
Tirost praises Zynell.
Couri wipes one of her eyes.
Ectheleon says, "That was wonderful."
Elurora pats Couri on the back.
Ectheleon says, "After Zynell we have Devistic speaking."
Couri smiles at Elurora.
Ectheleon smiles at Devistic.
Kilenti knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown.
Ollythander grins at Devistic.
Devistic fidgets nervously.
Ollythander gets a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum from inside his treasure chest.
Devistic brushes one ear with his hand, grooming it absentmindedly.
Zynell's ears straighten up smartly as she gazes at Devistic, a look of pride on her face.
(Devistic walks to the front)
Devistic bows.
Devistic shakily says, "G-Greetings!! Thank you to all for coming! This will be my first time speaking, and as I look around at all your faces.."
Devistic anxiously says, "With.. your...many MANY eyes.. all looking at me."
Ollythander beams at Devistic!
Ectheleon beams at Devistic!
Devistic shakily says, "I-."
Devistic twitches an ear nervously.
Elurora gazes at Devistic.
Ryeka smiles at Devistic, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
(Devistic turns around and grabs for something on his person)
Devistic removes a prismatic lightning amethyst flask engraved with the words "Liquid Courage" from his upper arm.
Devistic tips up his flask and begins chugging down his Darkstone Whiskey!
Ollythander exclaims, "You got this!"
Skraddarsy smiles at Devistic.
Tirost laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Ectheleon nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
(Devistic turns back around to face everyone)
Ryeka grins at Ollythander, her dimples flashing into view.
Couri beams at Devistic!
Mazilyn beams at Devistic!
Unaka's halo forms, burning brightly into existence. She calmly raises one hand, clenched into a fist, and it stills itself, emitting even light.
Devistic anxiously says, "I.. am honored to be able to come up here and speak! Especially being so young and having so much still to learn. For the many of you that dont know me.. I am Devistic, but my friends call me Devi. Friendship I offer to all of you that would accept, As I believe love should be given freely. The act of its removal having to be earned. In the honor of my chosen Immortal that I hold above all else Lady Eylhaar, The Jackal."
Kilenti smiles at Devistic.
Aemaranth whispers something to Elurora.
Unaka smiles at Devistic.
Devistic taps an ebon jackal's heart pearl pendant strung on tarnished brass wire that he is wearing.
Gragnel nods to Devistic.
Devistic smiles at Ollythander.
Ollythander smiles at Devistic.
Skraddarsy says to Devistic, "Just picture Ectheleon in his underware."
Devistic emphatically says, "My Lady inspires me to be a guide for those in sorrow and loss, a spark of hope in the deep dark used to rekindle waning flames. A pair of gentle arms to be offered to all that may need her embrace on this plane. But strong enough to carry out mercy of release for those kept in between death and life... trapped.. tormented."
Ryeka smiles deb
Skraddarsy looks at Ectheleon and shrugs.
Ectheleon gasps at Skraddarsy!
Ryeka blinks.
Aemaranth raises an eyebrow in Devistic's direction.
Elurora smiles at Devistic.
Devistic swivels left then slinks back and forth restlessly.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "Is what i'm told helps taling to crowds."
Ryeka smiles at Devistic, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Devistic softly says, "But I feel she encompasses way more then that. Life in entirety.. Because her peace shouldnt be something you rush to reach, Or crave too deeply. But rather arrived to after having lead a life full of purpose, passion.. tribulations.. and love. That when you arrive.. head in her lap as she looks at you with a gaze of PRIDE. Her hands softly running through your hair.. listening eagerly.. as you recall all your fleeting memories before they are put to rest."
Wordachy grins.
Devistic swivels right then slinks back and forth restlessly.
Tirost smiles slightly, listening intently to Devistic.
Devistic shrilly asks, "But devi!! I thought this was a gathering for Chadatru the LION! Why are you rambling about The Jakal?? What does ANY of this have to do with honoring or beseeching him?"
Devistic humorously exclaims, "Well pre-puberty voiced Devi! Allow me to make that connection now!"
Elurora grins at Devistic.
Mistanna closes her black gem pouch.
Couri grins.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Ollythander grins.
Gragnel snickers.
Zynell grins.
Devistic proudly exclaims, "Because today I am filled with joy here to speak on another Immortal that I also hold deeply in my heart. One I feel goes hand in hand with my core beliefs, My Lady, and the path I hope to walk. A path of courage, of honesty.. neutrality, Neither evil or good but JUST. That Immortal is Chadatru! The Lion!"
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Kilenti smiles.
Wordachy says, "To much love going on in here im about to fall inlove with someone."
Mistanna puts her pouch in her hip pouch.
Ectheleon chuckles.
Wordachy grins.
Devistic inhales a great swallow of air.
Devistic slowly empties his lungs.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ollythander flirts with Wordachy. Wordachy gives him a quick grin.
Ryeka grins at Wordachy, her dimples flashing into view.
Devistic solemnly says, "Though I am in the infancy of my pursuit to understanding all the Immortals more deeply. MY inspiration for Chadatru.. It did not come from any book...But from injustice inflicted when I was but a Tail-chaser."
Wordachy blinks.
(Devistic touch's his crooked tail)
Elurora chuckles at Ollythander.
Devistic passionately says, "You see I was born with a heart too understanding... Too forgiving. Even at the time of affliction, I couldnt condemn the hand that caused it. I thought I was to blame.. It was deserved.. That they were redeemable.. I just needed to do something.. Be better. When it continued.. I felt abandoned.. Where was my protection?.. My justice?.. Where was The Lion?.. I resented Chadatru for this for a time, Which I say freely because I know he will respect my truth. I didnt understand the wounds purpose. Or know the passion it would ignite in me."
Gridaksma ponders.
Wordachy says, "Ok i take that back."
Zynell observes Devistic with fascination.
Serelinda raises an eyebrow.
(Devistic stands taller seemingly more confident and comfortable)
Wordachy smirks at Ollythander.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Devistic.
Devistic proudly says, "Anyone can take your life, No one can take away what you stand for, I stand for the truth and peace of the Lion and Jackal. To act as a voice for the silenced, To face death before dishonor. To stand as a beacon in anguish or violence. To have the clarity of when to stay your hand.. But the strength to follow through when you must use it to swing the blade. With the insight that no matter how peaceful, Or how much you wish to avoid conflict... Justice is not about desires. Evil cannot be reasoned with once that line is crossed there can be no redemption... JUDGEMENT can be the only Vindication. Judgement that must be pursued as he does, Without the deception of sight..Without the consideration of deceiptful eyes, Or familiar and friendly faces."
Devistic proudly says, "A few drops of poison can quickly spread and pollute the water, so too can minor injustices corrupt a civilization. It calls us to uphold truth, integrity, and respect. For ourselves and for others, To act with honor means to choose what is right, even when it is difficult, even when no one is watching. If you're not willing to die for the things you love, What value does that love have? If you wont die for something you believe... then you dont believe it. Tamshine cant bake if her crops are trampled. Alamhif cannot guide if children are unsafe. Chadatru is seated at the center for balance to exist."
Devistic loudly says, "If anything I said inspired you, Please join me in a demonstration! Whether to stike fear in any and all evil that may hear, or to try to appease The Lion in these trying times. Or perhaps simply to act as a conduit to fill those around you with your conviction and passion. Be heard! Because what is a lion.. Without its ROAR." With a predatory look in his eye, Devistic makes a noise halfway between a growl and a purr, his ears standing up proudly.
Devistic throws his head back and lets out a fierce roar of pride!
Serelinda throws her head back and lets out a controlled roar of pride!
Zynell's ears straighten up smartly as she gazes at Devistic, a look of pride on her face.
Ollythander throws his head back and lets out a high-pitched, vicious roar of pride!
Kilenti beams at Devistic!
With a predatory look in her eye, Zynell makes a noise halfway between a growl and a purr, her ears standing up proudly.
Devistic bows.
Couri beams at Devistic!
Ollythander laughs!
Ectheleon praises Devistic.
Tirost throws his head back and lets out a fierce roar of pride!
Gragnel throws his head back and lets out a fierce roar of pride!
Elurora looks at Devistic and applauds!
Unaka throws her head back and lets out a deep, guttural roar of pride!
Kilenti throws her head back and lets out a high-pitched, vicious roar of pride!
Skraddarsy looks at Devistic and applauds!
Mazilyn beams at Devistic!
With a predatory look in her eye, Mazilyn makes a noise halfway between a growl and a purr, her ears standing up proudly.
Aemaranth looks at Devistic and applauds!
Ollythander applauds.
Ollythander offers Devistic a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Ectheleon smiles at Pradya.
Devistic accepts Ollythander's blood rum.
Devistic praises Ollythander.
Unaka applauds.
Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Devistic!
Ollythander lets out a hearty cheer for Devistic!
Pradya nods.
Devistic attaches a prismatic lightning amethyst flask engraved with the words "Liquid Courage" to his upper arm.
Ollythander pats Devistic on the back.
Grinning, Devistic pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Devistic wobbles, looking a bit faint.
Devistic takes a seat.
Raising his Halfling Apple wine to Devistic, Gragnel gives him a toast.
Devistic nods to Ollythander.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Thank you Devistic, that was a heck of a first speech! Next up we have Pradya speaking!"
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Devistic.
Pradya blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.
Tirost says to Devistic, "The Watch would love you. Courageously spoken, and worthy of Chadatru."
Ryeka smiles at Pradya, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Unaka's halo flares momentarily but quickly returns to its even, golden light.
Pradya rubs a redwood panther bead.
Zynell nods at Ectheleon, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander says to Pradya, "Good luck."
Ryeka pats Pradya on the back.
(Pradya nods and after a bobbed curtsy to Zynell and Ectheleon, moves forward, with more confidence than previous meetings, a slight smile and sparkle in her eyes.)
Pradya melodiously says, "Welcome to all. As always it gladdens me greatly so see so many with a yearning to learn about the Gods. I am Pradya, cleric to the Immortals, student of the Thirteen."
Skraddarsy nods to Ectheleon.
Ectheleon beams at Pradya!
Pradya smiles and nodding to the gathered members of her guild she turns back to the attentive crowd.
Ryeka beams at Pradya!
Pradya melodiously says, "I am envious of my fellow clerics, as I have not been able to choose the right Immortal to follow, and every time I think I have found the right one for my soul, I study another and my thoughts are they are the right fit for me and what I want to do with my calling." Gragnel nods to Pradya.
Pradya melodiously says, "I have to admit being drawn to Chadatru more than the previous. His commitment to telling the truth beyond all costs shows more than just a need for being of good faith. Telling the truth all the time can be very difficult. There are times we all are tempted to or actually lie for what we think is the right reasons."
Elurora chuckles.
Pradya rubs a brass badge etched with a laurel and lion's claw crest.
Pradya melodiously says, "Is Chadatru blind so that he can not use the sights of the world around him to frame his answers? He is also protected from seeing the pain some of his truths might cause, making it easier to fulfill his promises. Sometimes to protect us, our protectors must do or say things that we might not like. And Chadatru is the ultimate of protectors."
(Pradya glances down wistfully at the badge in her hand.)
Serelinda nods in agreement.
Pradya melodiously says, "You might wonder why we need a god that is blind and tells the truth. Is his hearing more acute and he listens for the real need in our prayers? Can he weed out the false requests and just bring his sword to the genuine fights? I hope it eases his journey for truth and just judgements."
Devistic bows to Tirost.
Wordachy leans on Couri.
Pradya melodiously says, "As with Truffenyi, a father figure can be found in Chadatru, though perhaps to more than just individuals. He is called on by rulers for guidance, by judges for holding truths, by kings for peace or protection."
Devistic grins at Elurora.
Couri leans on Wordachy.
Elurora chuckles at Devistic.
Tirost bows to Devistic.
Pradya melodiously says, "Will he be striding beside Truffenyi when we enter the final battle against the Heralds? Will his sword deal the first or final blow? Will he then offer the laurel to help rebuild? No matter if the battle be for the right, we always need to rebuild, whether buildings or trust."
(Pradya traces the edge of her badge absent-mindedly, her thumb coming to rest on the lion.)
Pradya melodiously says, "And what better symbol than the lion to represent Chadatru? The lion is often called majestic, as he prowls silently, or watches over his den, but soon to roar at any danger that might present to his pride. The ultimate protector, all other animals cower before him."
Pradya melodiously says, "In closing I would most like to be in Chadatru's grace, have his protection and follow in his stead. I would that I could be full of truths and be brave enough to express them in the face of adversity."
Ollythander looks at Pradya and applauds!
(Pradya kisses the badge reverently, curtsies to the crowd demurely and moves back to the gathered clerics.)
Ryeka smiles at Pradya, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Gragnel nods to Pradya.
Ectheleon praises Pradya.
Elurora looks at Pradya and applauds!
Ryeka looks at Pradya and applauds!
Devistic lets out a hearty cheer for Pradya!
Unaka applauds.
Kilenti looks at Pradya and applauds!
Mazilyn beams at Pradya!
Pradya blushes furiously!
Raising his Halfling Apple wine to Pradya, Gragnel gives her a toast.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Grinning, Devistic pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Tirost looks at Pradya and applauds!
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Devistic weaves to and fro, a silly, drunken grin spreading across his face.
Couri beams at Pradya!
Wordachy applauds.
Lurching forward, Devistic sprawls across the floor, completely unconscious.
Kilenti giggles at Devistic.
Unaka blinks at Devistic.
Ollythander says, "Oof...told him it was strong..."
Ollythander rubs Devistic gently, massaging his muscles.
Ryeka asks, "Oops?"
Unaka kneels down before Devistic.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Devistic.
Unaka quietly asks Devistic, "You all right?"
Gragnel gives Devistic a playful poke in the ribs.
Gragnel smirks.
Elurora says, "Nap might make him feel better."
Zynell grins.
Ollythander says, "I take full responsibility."
Ectheleon exclaims, "I'm always glad to see another student of the Thirteen, Pradya. Thank you for your words! Next up we have the Amazing Mazilyn!"
Ryeka smiles at Pradya, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Gragnel beams at Mazilyn!
Mazilyn beams!
Mazilyn exclaims, "That's me!"
Tirost smiles at Mazilyn.
Devistic stirs, groaning softly and muttering something about drinking contests.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Mazilyn.
Kilenti beams at Mazilyn!
Mazilyn waves.
Devistic sits up.
Mazilyn bounces around happily.
Unaka pats Devistic on the back.
Ollythander pats Devistic on the back.
Mazilyn recites:
"Hi! I'm Mazilyn, Cleric of Truffenyi!
I'm not very good with rules
But i do like honesty"
Ectheleon beams at Mazilyn!
Unaka stands up.
Serelinda chuckles at Mazilyn.
Ollythander laughs!
Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.
Tirost grins at Devistic.
Mazilyn beams!
Ryeka grins at Mazilyn, her dimples flashing into view.
Mazilyn recites:
"Chadatru is all justice and battle, sure
But he also says what he means
And means what he says"
Serelinda nods.
Mazilyn nods.
Mazilyn recites:
"It's a real hard trait to emulate
It's also real hard to make sure your word retains its truth"
Mazilyn recites:
"You might say something one day but get updated information the next
What do you do with the information?
Can you just change your word?"
Tirost lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Mazilyn angles her ears forward in curiosity.
Ollythander grins at Devistic.
Mazilyn recites:
"If you didn't have all the facts or you got updated info, or someone lied to you
Then yea, I think that means though still true at the time
Ya get a pass to adapt to the new situation"
Ollythander nods to Ectheleon.
Mazilyn recites:
"I think that a lot of us have been adapting to new situations lately
The larger scale ones with Heralds, Immortals, visions, meetings
But the smaller scale ones too."
Mazilyn gazes upward.
Ectheleon nods in agreement.
Ryeka looks at Pradya and blushes.
Mazilyn recites:
"Changes in scrolls, in relationships, in hunting grounds, in pants
While we might love our wool pants one day, they might be too hot and we love our cotton pants the next!
Change is what fuels innovation in civilization and how we got cotton pants in the first place!"
Elurora blinks at Mazilyn.
Tirost chuckles.
Devistic grins.
Mazilyn beams!
Ectheleon chuckles.
Gragnel says, "Important to change pants from time to time."
Gragnel nods.
Mazilyn says, "I prefer gowns and dresses, but ta each they're own."
Unaka nods to Gragnel.
Mazilyn recites:
"Honesty is multifold though
We must be honest with our words
But we must be honest with ourselves"
Couri grins.
Ectheleon chortles softly at some secret joke.
Mazilyn nods.
Tirost smiles at Mazilyn.
Mazilyn recites:
"Remember.
Be honest, but be kind to yourself
Let yourself change, let your past words adapt to the new situations."
Wordachy pulls Couri towards him!
Mazilyn casually observes the area.
Mazilyn recites:
"You dont have to be stuck.
You just have to be honest."
Mazilyn sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.
Mazilyn beams!
Gragnel nods to Mazilyn.
Ryeka beams at Mazilyn!
Unaka mumbles a word of general praise.
Ectheleon praises Mazilyn.
Elurora looks at Mazilyn and applauds!
Couri beams at Mazilyn!
Ollythander applauds.
Ryeka smiles at Pradya, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Kilenti looks at Mazilyn and applauds!
Tirost adds to Mazilyn's praises.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Thank you Mazi, may your pants never be stuck!"
Devistic praises Mazilyn.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Mazilyn giggles.
Mazilyn bounces around happily.
Wordachy grins.
Ryeka chuckles.
Devistic grins at Ectheleon.
Skraddarsy giggles a little oddly.
Ectheleon exclaims, "As we pass the halfway I want to thank folk for allowing those to speak, it is appreciated. If you would like to speak please whisper me!"
Ollythander nods.
Unaka says to Mazilyn, "I see the light of Truffenyi about you today."
Mazilyn beams at Unaka!
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Our next speaker is the pint-sized Pally himself, OllyPally!"
Mazilyn exclaims to Unaka, "Been tryin!"
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Ollythander exclaims, "Ope that's me!"
Devistic looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Ollythander begins bouncing up and down like a little kid!
Tirost smiles.
Skraddarsy lets out a hearty cheer for Ollythander!
Ollythander exclaims, "Down here!"
Ryeka chuckles.
Mazilyn beams at Ollythander!
Ollythander coughs.
Serelinda smiles at Ollythander.
Ectheleon takes a seat.
Ectheleon smiles at Ollythander.
Couri beams at Ollythander!
Elurora gazes at Ollythander.
Ollythander says, "So, I'd like to start by saying, I never prepare for these, I just like to speak from the heart so please bare with me."
Ollythander says, "I wanted to talk today about Justice...I felt it appropriate given my Paladin status."
Ollythander shrugs.
Ollythander says, "A Paladin is Just after all..."
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ollythander ponders.
Zynell nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander says, "I wanted to address equality first though...Justice isn't equal..it's fair. It's not always the same thing, but it's important to remember."
Devistic shakes his head as if clearing it.
Serelinda nods in agreement.
Ryeka ponders.
Couri nods.
Aemaranth smiles at Ectheleon.
Ectheleon nods in agreement.
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Ollythander says, "But more importantly, Justice is not Vengence, and Vengence is not Justice."
Ollythander says, "A very very important difference in the times we live in."
Ollythander gazes upward.
Kilenti smiles at Ollythander.
Devistic nods to Ollythander.
Ollythander says, "Vengence is personal...subjective, and often driven by anger..it seeks personal closure, and sometimes isn't fair."
Ollythander says, "It's deeply emotional."
Ryeka nods.
Ollythander says, "It can drive a Paladin to do dark deeds in the name of Justice."
Ollythander says, "It's why even though some of us lean more towards another God, we always ALWAYS pay homage to Chadatru."
Tirost gazes at a black steel mourning band inlaid with ivory lilies.
Gridaksma nods to Aemaranth.
Gragnel smiles.
Ryeka smiles at Tirost, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Wordachy says, "I agree like chopping off a hand from stealing for you."
Kilenti smiles at Ollythander.
Ollythander asks Wordachy, "In our world is that not fixable though?"
Ollythander says, "Vengence would seek to put children in irons, as was demonstrated earlier."
Ollythander says, "Justice does not seek to do harm, but to be fair and balanced."
Wordachy just left.
Wordachy just arrived.
Ollythander says, "In the times we live...it's just important to remember the difference."
Wordachy mumbles something under his breath.
Ollythander says, "So that we don't commit dark acts in the name of something fair."
Skraddarsy nods to Wordachy.
Ryeka pats Wordachy on the back.
Wordachy grins at Skraddarsy.
Skraddarsy grins at Wordachy.
Ectheleon nods to Ollythander.
Ollythander says, "Chadatru is important to me, always will be. I appreciate the time I'm allowed to speak. Again, I really don't prepare for these things, I just speak from the heart and I always hope my heart is fair."
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Ollythander.
Elurora looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Devistic praises Ollythander.
Ryeka smiles at Ollythander, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ollythander says, "So be fair in your judgements, and if you worry you cannot be...seek Chadatru's guidance."
Serelinda looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Couri beams at Ollythander!
Ectheleon looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Unaka applauds.
Raising his Halfling Apple wine to Ollythander, Gragnel gives him a toast.
Devistic exclaims, "And still make it look so easy!"
Ryeka looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Devistic looks at Ollythander and applauds!
Ollythander smiles.
Zynell grins.
Ollythander says to Devistic, "Lotsa wine."
Mazilyn beams at Ollythander!
Tirost laughs!
Ollythander winks at Devistic.
Devistic glances at a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Ryeka laughs!
Devistic twitches an ear nervously.
Pradya smiles.
Gragnel says to Ollythander, "That's how I do it."
Ollythander grins at Gragnel.
Gragnel flashes a wide grin.
Ollythander gets a bottle of Halfling Apple wine from inside a small sack.
Ectheleon chuckles at Gragnel.
Tirost nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ollythander holds a bottle of Halfling Apple wine high into the air for all to see.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Thank you Ollythander for sharing your thoughts and quandaries! Next to speak we will have Aemaranth!"
Ollythander exclaims, "Cheers!"
Ollythander takes a sip of his wine.
Gragnel holds a bottle of Halfling Apple wine high into the air for all to see.
Mazilyn beams at Aemaranth!
Devistic moves a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum to his right hand.
Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Aemaranth!
Ollythander stands near Devistic.
Elurora gazes at Aemaranth.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Elurora smiles at Aemaranth.
Wordachy says, "Im no thief but im a tog so i try to steal from a pally many many moons ago that was the worse thing i did all i know i had a stump for a hand."
Devistic gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Ollythander nods to Wordachy.
Devistic coughs.
Grinning, Devistic pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Gragnel winces.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Ollythander says, "Again..fixable in our life."
Gragnel pats Wordachy on the back.
Unaka pats Wordachy on the back.
Couri rubs Wordachy gently, massaging his muscles.
Ollythander says to Wordachy, "So...fair."
Paff came across Chadatru's shrine.
Paff kneels down.
Gragnel observes Aemaranth with fascination.
Wordachy says, "I just wanted to see."
Aemaranth says, "Hello. I am Aemaranth. There are more of you who don't know me here than those that do."
Wordachy grins.
Unaka says to Wordachy, "Good that you recognize the wrong."
Mistanna says to Ollythander, "I'd hope so, not like we need to permanently main someone."
Devistic angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Aemaranth.
Ectheleon smiles at Aemaranth.
Mistanna mutters something into the air about maim.
Ollythander nods to Mistanna.
Ryeka winks at Mistanna.
Ollythander takes a sip of his wine.
Ollythander offers Kilenti a bottle of Halfling Apple wine.
Kilenti accepts Ollythander's Halfling Apple wine.
Ollythander grins.
Kilenti beams at Ollythander!
Kilenti takes a sip of her wine.
Aemaranth says, "This meeting is to speak on the idea of justice. The Immortal who provides us justice."
Wordachy nods to Ollythander.
Serelinda gives a slight nod.
Paff came across Chadatru's shrine.
Serelinda takes off a golden pilgrim's badge shaped like a crowned lion.
Serelinda looks up and sighs, smiling.
Kilenti nods at Ollythander, obviously agreeing with his views.
Serelinda puts on a golden pilgrim's badge shaped like a crowned lion.
Ollythander stretches his arms.
Ectheleon bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.
Aemaranth asks, "Many of us would also say that justice is honest. Does that we believe all injustice is inherently wrong?"
Ectheleon ponders.
Ollythander ponders.
Aemaranth says, "Many of us would instantly say that is what we all believe."
Wordachy scratches his head.
Wordachy leans over and scratches Couri's back.
Elurora cocks her head at Aemaranth.
Aemaranth says, "Injustice has given the Scorpion the power over our deaths. When for our benefit, The Scorpion stole the power of death, so that we would not suffer."
Kilenti ponders.
Wordachy says, "Whos next."
Elurora frowns at Wordachy.
Aemaranth raises an eyebrow.
Devistic nods to Elurora.
Wordachy says, "Im liking this."
Wordachy grins at Elurora.
Aemaranth raises an eyebrow.
Kilenti quietly says to Wordachy, "Aemaranth is speaking."
Serelinda gets a toy Chadatru bobblehead from inside her clerical cassock.
Serelinda nods to a toy Chadatru bobblehead.
Wordachy says, "Oh sorry."
Aemaranth sighs.
Ectheleon nods to Wordachy.
Wordachy says, "Truly."
Devistic stands up.
Aemaranth says to Ectheleon, "Thaat is a perfect ending point it seems."
Devistic pats Aemaranth on the back.
Aemaranth stands near Elurora.
Ectheleon chuckles.
Elurora wraps her arm around Aemaranth's shoulder in a friendly hug.
Aemaranth leans on Elurora.
Zynell angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Aemaranth.
Kilenti says, "I would like to hear more on that thought, actually."
Kilenti smiles at Aemaranth.
Kilenti asks, "If you don't mind?"
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ectheleon says to Aemaranth, "Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I'd be interested in hearing more as well."
Zynell says, "I was waiting for the next sentence."
Elurora glances at Aemaranth.
Ectheleon says to Aemaranth, "Doesn't have to be now but it was insightful."
Gridaksma nods to Aemaranth.
Elurora rubs Aemaranth's back.
Ectheleon smiles.
Mazilyn beams at Aemaranth!
Wordachy smiles at Aemaranth.
Devistic praises Aemaranth.
Aemaranth says to Ectheleon, "Thank you for your kindness."
Wordachy looks at Aemaranth and applauds!
Gridaksma says, "I think something new was going to be learned for sure."
Kilenti nods at Gridaksma, obviously agreeing with his views.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Aemaranth says, "Our Gods."
Aemaranth says, "They give us justice by providing injustice to others."
Aemaranth says, "That was all I was saying."
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Aemaranth.
Ectheleon ponders.
Unaka fixes Aemaranth with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Mistanna nods to Aemaranth.
Ryeka shivers suddenly, seeming less secure.
Ectheleon says, "That's a thought to think, thank you Aemaranth."
With a graceful movement of her hands, Aemaranth lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Unaka.
Kilenti smiles at Aemaranth.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Couri beams at Aemaranth!
Raising his blood rum to Aemaranth, Devistic gives her a toast.
Gridaksma says, "I believe there is quite a bit of merit to that statement."
Ectheleon says, "Next up to speak is Mistanna."
Ectheleon smiles at Mistanna.
Mistanna grins sheepishly.
Gragnel beams at Mistanna!
Devistic angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Mistanna.
Kilenti praises Mistanna.
Elurora smiles at Mistanna.
Ollythander says to Aemaranth, "Justice being fair, not equal. I see what you mean."
Tirost smiles at Mistanna.
Ryeka strides up.
Mistanna slowly empties her lungs.
Mistanna says, "Lord Chadatru..."
Elurora whispers something to Aemaranth.
Mistanna says, "I don't have any grand words to say, just... to thank you."
Mistanna says, "In my younger years it was you that shone favor upon me, especially during my trials in Theren, which I only now see the irony of."
Unaka smiles.
Devistic shakes his head as if clearing it.
Mistanna says, "You did not discriminate, I did what was right, I did my best, and you protected me."
Mistanna says, "I may gain favor from another now, but I always say my prayers to you as well."
Serelinda nods.
Tirost praises Mistanna.
Mistanna says, "So, thank you, for everything."
Couri smiles.
Mistanna nods.
Serelinda nods to a toy Chadatru bobblehead.
Devistic snaps to attention and hails Mistanna with a crisp hand salute.
Ollythander smiles.
Ectheleon smiles at Mistanna.
Elurora flashes a wide grin at Mistanna.
Kilenti smiles at Mistanna.
Raising his Halfling Apple wine to Mistanna, Gragnel gives her a toast.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Ectheleon says, "Thank you Mistanna."
Aemaranth whispers something to Elurora.
Pradya fidgets nervously.
Mazilyn beams at Mistanna!
Devistic nods to Pradya.
Elurora pulls Aemaranth to her in a tight hug.
Unaka nods to Mistanna.
Pradya nods to Devistic.
Ectheleon says, "Tonight has been very insightful for me, I hope it has been for everyone else. Thank you to our speakers for your thoughts, prayers, and stories."
Ollythander exclaims to Ectheleon, "Thanks for hosting!"
Couri beams at Ectheleon!
Elurora looks at Ectheleon and applauds!
Ollythander looks at Ectheleon and applauds!
Devistic lets out a hearty cheer for Ectheleon!
Mazilyn beams at Ectheleon!
Couri exclaims, "Thank ye all, grand think ta be done!"
Unaka inhales a great swallow of air.
Zynell's ears straighten up smartly as she gazes at Ectheleon, a look of pride on her face.
Unaka slowly empties her lungs.
Ectheleon says, "We have a few rois if any have thoughts to share as we are done with our speakers. Please make sure to keep discussions civil for the sake of our youth."
Gragnel glances at Unaka.
Ectheleon points at himself.
A golden glow erupts from Unaka's halo, and your vision is overtaken by a blinding flash! When the haze dissipates, you see a stream of visions of the growth of civilization, driven by rules and order, held in place by enforcers and overseen by judges. You watch time and time again as different leaders observe and listen to defending citizens, a look of weighing upon their faces. You see a town crumbling, torn apart by looters in a riotous temper, only to be calmed by the arrival of a cadre of knights, their stern words dispersing the crowd. The steps of halls of justice rise before you, edifices containing stone scrolls written with laws.
Ollythander blinks.
Elurora blinks.
Devistic raises his hand in a quick salute.
Ectheleon blinks.
Kilenti stands near Ollythander.
In the balcony of one such edifice, there is a powerful but blinded man, a longsword at his hip and spear on his back, a tall man standing beside him. They speak briefly, the tall man listening intently, and a brilliant golden script flares briefly across the blind man s forearms. The tall man nods, his hand touching an empty scroll, where a similar script burns into place. The blind man gives a respectful nod, then turns swiftly, striding away with purpose.
Gragnel rubs his right eye.
Gragnel rubs his left eye.
Mazilyn exclaims to Unaka, "Youre getting better at that!"
Mazilyn beams at Unaka!
Unaka nods to Mazilyn.
Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.
Couri beams!
Pradya rubs a brass badge etched with a laurel and lion's claw crest.
Pradya inhales a great swallow of air.
Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.
Mistanna says, "Wow."
Ollythander says to Unaka, "Never a dull moment around ya."
Ectheleon says, "A vision shared for us to think upon, thank you Unaka for bearing that burden time again."
Ollythander rummages through a small ironwood treasure chest stamped with the letters "T.G.".
Ollythander gets a glass of river water from inside his treasure chest.
Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.
Unaka smiles at Ollythander.
Ollythander offers Unaka a glass of river water.
Serelinda asks, "Did everyone see Lord Chadatru?"
Unaka accepts Ollythander's river water.
Serelinda nods to a toy Chadatru bobblehead.
Unaka says, "Thank you."
Couri nods to Serelinda.
Kilenti takes a sip of her wine.
Unaka takes a sip of her water.
Wordachy says, "So is my turn now."
Wordachy cackles!
Mazilyn nods to Serelinda.
Grinning, Devistic pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Tirost frowns thoughtfully.
Aemaranth giggles.
Aemaranth covers her mouth with her hand.
Aemaranth giggles a little oddly.
Wordachy grins.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Aemaranth.
Ollythander stretches his arms.
You are startled for a moment by the sudden, thunderous sound of a lion roaring. A shimmering haze gives way to a regal golden lion, which steps forward with liquid grace, muscles rippling. It pauses as if in judgment, heavy head giving a single nod, then passes through the area at a sedate pace before dissipating into trailing motes of gold that quickly evaporate.
Aemaranth says to Elurora, "I have always felt that visions tickled."
Mazilyn perks up her ears, glancing around alertly.
Tirost blinks.
Couri gasps!
Elurora rubs her eyes.
Serelinda beams!
Mistanna's jaw drops.
Ollythander blinks.
Pradya kneels down.
Ollythander says, "I ... uh...."
Pradya begins to pray.
Ollythander blinks.
Mistanna exclaims, "Praise Chatatru!"
Pradya prays fervently.
Kilenti mumbles a word of general praise.
Zynell nods.
Mistanna mutters to herself.
Unaka pats Ollythander on the back.
Pradya prays fervently.
Elurora gazes off into the distance.
Serelinda exclaims, "He is with us! We have been given a great honor!"
Pradya begins to pray.
Pradya stands up.
Ollythander says, "Well ok then."
Pradya rubs a brass badge etched with a laurel and lion's claw crest.
Ollythander adjusts his half plate into place.
Ectheleon says, "A single nod of approval."
Kilenti's face lights up with joy.
Unaka says, "The gods hear your prayers."
Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.
Skraddarsy smiles.
Ollythander says to Elurora, "I would very much like to speak to you more on our Guild sometime."
Wordachy gives Ectheleon a playful poke in the ribs.
Elurora smiles at Ollythander.
Unaka asks, "Paladin talk, eh?"
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "I hope so, i been prayin a looooottt."
Elurora says to Ollythander, "I would be more than happy to."
Ectheleon exclaims, "Paladin talk sounds fun!"
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Unaka.
Ollythander laughs!
Unaka says to Mazilyn, "Truffenyi has heard you. I can tell."
Mazilyn asks Unaka, "Did ya get my note bout the sketch book?"
Ectheleon beams at Mazilyn!
Mazilyn gets a jungle-green notebook with a tooled leather cover from inside her pristine white purse.
Elurora says, "Yes, though some of what I have to say may not be looked kindly on by the Guild."
Elurora shrugs.
Gragnel says, "We are truly blessed to have our prayers and praise met with approval from Him."
Unaka asks Mazilyn, "Not sure, which note was that?"
Gragnel gazes upward.
Ollythander asks Elurora, "How so?"
Kilenti takes a sip of her wine.
Kilenti nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.
Pradya curtsies gracefully.
Pradya glides up.
Elurora says to Ollythander, "There is a lot of history to answer that question."
Ectheleon says to Elurora, "I'd love to hear your thoughts at some time."
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "I took the Truffenyi doll on a lot of adventures around civilization and sketched and prayed and filled a book."
Ollythander ponders.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Thank you again to everyone for coming, be fun and be safe out there!"
Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.
Mazilyn beams!
(Mazilyn shows Unaka a sketch of her sunset-hued papillon puppy and Truffenyi doll as they sift through the candy bins. Each filling a sack full of goodies with glee)
Elurora says to Ectheleon, "I would be willing to speak with you upon the subject as well."
Elurora smiles at Ectheleon.
Ectheleon smiles at Elurora.
Ollythander says, "Long as you aren't trying to convince me Glythtide is evil, I doubt you'll offend me."
Mistanna waves.
Ollythander shrugs.
Mistanna salutes before turning and wandering off to find some rest.
Unaka says to Mazilyn, "Well, that must be it."
Elurora says to Ollythander, "Not that I am aware of. It has little to do with the Immortals really."
Mazilyn says, "I have a few more stops to make, but it's comin along."
Mazilyn nods.
Unaka asks Elurora, "Can any Paladin get in on this discussion?"
Ollythander says to Elurora, "I think I've taken a more...non traditional approach to the Guild as it stands."
Aemaranth says, "Glythtide's gifts right now would help so much for the tingling in my head right now."
Gridaksma laughs!
Ollythander rummages through a small ironwood treasure chest stamped with the letters "T.G.".
Elurora says to Unaka, "Yes? I suppose so? I don't have time at the moment though..."
Elurora blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.
Zynell gets a white leather scroll folio embossed with the symbol for eternity from inside her encompassing shadows.
Ollythander gets a bottle of Sand Spit Rum from inside his treasure chest.
Unaka smiles at Elurora.
Ollythander offers Aemaranth a bottle of Sand Spit Rum.
Ollythander grins at Aemaranth.
Aemaranth accepts Ollythander's Sand Spit Rum.
Zynell moves a white leather scroll folio embossed with the symbol for eternity to her left hand.
Zynell moves a gold-stippled scroll labeled with Glythtide's Gift to her right hand.
Ollythander says, "Careful it's strong."
Zynell offers Aemaranth a gold-stippled scroll labeled with Glythtide's Gift.
Aemaranth takes a sip of her Rum.
Gridaksma teasingly says to Elurora, "Now you know how I feel."
Elurora chuckles at Gridaksma.
Aemaranth offers Ollythander a bottle of Sand Spit Rum.
Wordachy stomps up.
Serelinda says, "I want to thank you all for holding this, as a follower of Lord Chadatru it was inspiring. Sadly, I must take my leave. Good eve."
Ollythander accepts Aemaranth's Sand Spit Rum.
Serelinda nods politely.
Aemaranth accepts Zynell's gold-stippled scroll.
Serelinda goes up.
Ollythander puts his Rum in his treasure chest.
Unaka asks, "Anyone have a sense of what we saw, between the two men?"
Aemaranth hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.
Zynell says, "The script was interesting."
Aemaranth says to Unaka, "A disagreement."
Zynell puts her folio in her multi-strapped carryall.
Elurora quietly says, "For those curious, I wear a gweth, please feel free to reach out. But for now, please excuse me."
Elurora gives a slight curtsy, barely worth the effort.
Elurora hugs Aemaranth, who wraps her arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
Ectheleon waves to Elurora.
Ollythander bows to Elurora.
Gridaksma bows his head, acknowledging Elurora.
Devistic waves to Elurora.
Mazilyn beams at Elurora!
Gragnel bows to Elurora.
Ollythander exclaims to Elurora, "I'll be in touch!"
Elurora nods to Ollythander.
Skraddarsy waves.
Lady Knight Elurora goes up.
Ollythander exclaims to Unaka, "I'm dreadful at deciphering visions...happy to have them though, the head tingles are fun!"
Gridaksma says, "I can tell the vision didn't have to do with Therengia. The buildings were in too good of shape."
Unaka nods to Ollythander.
Ectheleon says, "I think it's about change."
Unaka chuckles at Gridaksma.
Aemaranth cackles!
Unaka asks, "Why a disagreement? Why change?"
Aemaranth coughs.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "Thanks for letting me crash the party, it was very enlightning."
Gridaksma says, "For a town of Paladins they certainly do the worst job of supporting that guild."
Ectheleon says, "What is Justice to Chadatru has been reviewed and changed by Truffenyi."
Ollythander ponders.
Ollythander asks Gridaksma, "Do they?"
Aemaranth says, "All of the best intended agreements lead to disagreements."
Ectheleon says, "Context and time changes perspective and that can change what is written."
Unaka nods.
Skraddarsy quietly says, "I better gets back to the courtyard, those wounds aren't going to heal themselves."
Skraddarsy hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Skraddarsy with a warm smile.
Skraddarsy hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.
Devistic waves to Skraddarsy.
Ollythander hugs Skraddarsy, who wraps her arms around Ollythander with a warm smile.
Ectheleon says, "But they agreed upon it after a shared thought."
Couri hugs Skraddarsy, who wraps her arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ectheleon hugs Skraddarsy, who wraps her arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.
Skraddarsy waves to Devistic.
Aemaranth says, "The heralds and the immortals at one time didn't quarel."
Ectheleon exclaims to Skraddarsy, "Be well, TAy!"
Skraddarsy hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Skraddarsy with a warm smile.
Ollythander says to Devistic, "You did great by the way."
Skraddarsy hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Skraddarsy with a warm smile.
Devistic twitches an ear nervously.
Aemaranth says, "The best of agreements."
Devistic smiles.
Skraddarsy curtsies.
Tirost says to Unaka, "The blind man seemed to be powerful, but reliant on the information of the tall man. The tall man recorded the script that appeared on the blind man's arm, and the blind man seemed to leave to take action."
Gridaksma nods to Ollythander.
Professor of Medicine Skraddarsy goes up.
(Devistic opens his arms offer Ollythander a hug)
Zynell stops teaching.
Ollythander just hugged Devistic.
Devistic hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Devistic with a warm smile.
Devistic pats Ollythander on the back.
Unaka nods to Tirost.
Devistic says, "Thank you."
Ollythander pats Devistic on the back.
Ollythander exclaims, "Always!"
Aemaranth says to Devistic, "You were wonderful to listen to."
Zynell asks, "Especially with it on his forearms, could he have been wroking on delivering the Hands of Justice spell to civilization?"
Ollythander says to Zynell, "Thanks for letting me know to speak."
Kilenti nods at Aemaranth, obviously agreeing with her views.
Ectheleon exclaims to Devistic, "Wonderfully done, I look forward to more in the future!"
Tirost says to Unaka, "It suggested to me that the blind man is powerful, but cannot acquire information himself."
Zynell nods to Ollythander.
Devistic smiles.
Devistic bows to Aemaranth.
Gridaksma says to Ollythander, "Their guild has been destroyed for as long as anyone can remember up north, the guild leader is mostly in a closet in the keep, where other lands build towers and complexes to house the knights."
Kilenti says to Devistic, "Inspiring."
Devistic bows to Ectheleon.
Devistic fidgets nervously.
Devistic bows to Kilenti.
Devistic bounces around happily.
Unaka says to Tirost, "Seemed to me like the tall man was the one listening."
Ollythander says to Gridaksma, "To be fair I don't think I've seen a single leader of these cities and provinces."
Paff says, "I think the tall man was listening. I viewed him more as a recipient, taking the blind man's insight...elsewhere."
Paff nods to Unaka.
Zynell nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Devistic exclaims, "Ill work on the breathing between words!"
Devistic nods.
Ollythander grins at Devistic.
Ollythander says to Devistic, "More bloodwyne in the future then."
Mazilyn puts her notebook in her pristine white purse.
Ollythander ponders.
Ectheleon says, "I think the listening goes both ways, each providing perspective to the other."
Tirost asks Unaka, "So the tall man was a records keeper, perhaps?"
Kilenti takes a sip of her wine.
Ollythander says, "I've gotta run for a bit, you all take care of each other."
Unaka says, "Maybe."
Grinning, Devistic pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Zynell asks, "Especially with it on his forearms, could he have been wroking on delivering the Hands of Justice spell to civilization?"
Teetering dangerously, Devistic wobbles about drunkenly and then suddenly face plants into the floor.
Kilenti waves to Ollythander.
Couri hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ollythander exclaims to Kilenti, "Good to see you out here too!"
Ollythander hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Ollythander with a warm smile.
Zynell angles her ears forward in curiosity.
Ectheleon asks, "Records kept by a civilization that he helped foster?"
Ectheleon ponders.
Kilenti hugs Ollythander, who wraps his arms around Kilenti with a warm smile.
Ollythander hugs Kilenti, who wraps her arms around Ollythander with a warm smile.
Kilenti exclaims, "You too!"
Unaka says to Tirost, "We've seen the tall man before."
Gridaksma says, "Society makes laws, which is where justice is drawn from."
Devistic suddenly goes limp on the floor. He looks unconscious.
Zynell says, "That is Truffenyi."
Unaka frowns.
Zynell nods to Tirost.
Ectheleon nods.
Devistic shakes his head as if clearing it.
Ollythander just left.
Unaka says to Devistic, "You are worrying me."
Kilenti says, "Just a little Glythtide fun."
Kilenti waves her hand distractedly.
Kilenti pats Devistic on the back.
Zynell angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Unaka.
Gragnel says to Devistic, "You may soon learn why I stick to wine, chum."
Couri says, "I think he drank a little too much for nerves."
Gragnel smirks.
Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.
Devistic stirs, groaning softly and muttering something about drinking contests.
Gragnel reverently places a bottle atop the jade altar.
Devistic sits up.
Aemaranth puts her scroll in her backpack.
Gragnel offers his bottle to the gods in homage of their greatness.
Devistic blinks.
Unaka says, "It's just the second time."
Devistic sniffs at a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.
Devistic puts his rum in his armor pack.
Kilenti takes a sip of her wine.
Unaka asks Devistic, "Time to learn from mistakes, eh?"
Couri says, "He be young."
Unaka smiles at Devistic.
Gridaksma bows his head in acknowledgement.
Gragnel chuckles at Unaka.
Devistic grins.
With a graceful movement of her hands, Aemaranth lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Gridaksma.
Devistic nods to Unaka.
Lord of Elamiri Gridaksma goes up.
Ectheleon exclaims, "I resemble that statement, Couri!"
Tirost says to Zynell, "It is? That would make Truffenyi perhaps one who listened to and recorded what the blind man said and what manifested on his arm."
Couri says, "Of course ye do, dear.,."
Unaka asks, "Anyway, I've been meditating a while. Is there news about the attempt on the Null Prison?"
Zynell says to Tirost, "That is what that is."
Tirost nods to Zynell.
Aemaranth says to Zynell, "It was wonderful to see you again."
Zynell says to Tirost, "That was why i was asking about hands of justice."
Zynell says to Aemaranth, "You as well."
Aemaranth hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.
Couri says, "We are lookin fer the artifacts."
Couri says, "Nae luck yet, though lot of research bein done."
Gragnel says to Unaka, "I've had my hands so full with these prayer gatherings, I've hardly had time to hear of anything else."
Unaka asks, "Artifacts?"
Kilenti wanders up.
Unaka nods to Gragnel.
Mazilyn says, "That Asildu was talkin about."
Couri nods to Mazilyn.
Devistic brushes one ear with his hand, grooming it absentmindedly.
Unaka says to Gragnel, "I think Damaris would allow you a little time for action too, just my opinion."
Mazilyn says, "The Herald Artifacts."
Gragnel nods to Unaka.
Unaka asks, "Wow, Herald artifacts?"
Mazilyn nods.
Unaka asks, "What will you do with those?"
Couri says, "Avrenka unfortunately hae ta travel ta distant lands ta take o'er for his father's business, leavin the search ta us."
Mazilyn says, "Study them to help unteather him to the heralds."
Unaka says, "Oh, that's a shame. He seemed like he had a real passion for it."
Mazilyn says, "So we can help save his soul."
Couri nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, "Ahh, I see."
Unaka nods.
Unaka asks, "What about the Prison, has anyone thought of a way in yet?"
Couri says, "The knot nae worked that we thought might help open the way."
Aemaranth says, "Best way to get into a prison..."
Gragnel says to Unaka, "My blade stands at the ready if but a target would present itself. Right now, all I see is a broken man that is in dire need of mercy."
Aemaranth says, "Break the law that gets you thrown into said prison."
Unaka chuckles at Aemaranth.
Unaka says, "That sounds risky."
Couri says, "If'n we knew the right law ta break."
Tirost says to Unaka, "I would imagine that the Immortals are the only way in: the path of Urrem'tier."
Couri nods to Tirost.
Zynell says, "I am not certain anyone was as passionate about it as Avrenka."
Unaka says, "Well, all I can tell you is that I get the sense it can be done. A way in can be found. How to do that is up to you all."
Zynell looks at Unaka and shrugs.
Aemaranth says, "A few of us Clerics have seen the void."
Couri says, "He helped us get in last time."
Gragnel nods to Unaka.
Unaka nods to Tirost.
Aemaranth says, "Its how we stuff you all back into the correct body."
Unaka says, "My guess is that the way in has to do with the Immortals, but that's just a guess."
Couri nods to Unaka.
Mazilyn asks, "Do ya know of any artifacts? maybe Truffenyi knows where we can look for one?"
Unaka says, "Herald artifacts? No."
Unaka shakes her head.
Mazilyn nods.
Priestess Aemaranth goes up.
Zynell says, "Lexxa was talking about asking Elanthia about them."
Zynell nods to Mazilyn.
Unaka says, "Seems to me like if anyone knows anything about the Heralds, it's Asildu. If you feel you can trust him."
Ectheleon bows his head and chants a psalm.
Mazilyn beams!
Gragnel holds up his hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.
Mazilyn says, "He's worth Truffenyi's mercy. we have to try."
Mazilyn nods to Unaka.
Ectheleon gestures.
Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.
Gragnel nods to Mazilyn.
Tirost asks Unaka, "Unaka... do we waste our time trying to save Asildu, or open the null prison? Is there some surer way to all our hopes if we support the Immortals who gather in the sky? Or should we persue these axuillary goals as our best means of doing what we can for who we can?"
Unaka says, "Good question."
Gragnel ponders.
Devistic smiles.
Unaka says, "Here's my thinking on it. The Immortals are marching, and that's going to take as long as it takes. I doubt we can make it happen any faster. They are distant and godly beings."
Tirost nods to Unaka.
Gragnel nods in agreement.
Zynell giggles.
Ectheleon chuckles.
Unaka says, "The Null Prison is something that you can get into, if you want to. If you feel it's the right choice."
Unaka says, "Similarly for Asildu. You all are tasked with choosing wisely in both these matters."
Tirost nods to Unaka.
Mazilyn slowly says, "Wisely."
(Mazilyn makes a note to get some wisdom training)
Mazilyn twitches an ear nervously.
Gragnel just nudged Mazilyn.
Couri says, "Wisdom is hard in such passionate natures."
Ectheleon chuckles.
Unaka says, "I would focus on those choices, and if you do choose to pursue them, do it wholeheartedly. Gather, form a plan. Set a time."
Devistic nods to Couri.
Mazilyn nods.
Tirost says, "There are many who have taken these missions to heart, I think, and perhaps that is the path the Immortals have left to us."
Unaka nods.
Tirost hesitantly says, "I have very mixed feelings about Asildu..."
Mazilyn exclaims, "Thats ok, i dont!"
Mazilyn beams!
Unaka asks, "Do you feel he is worthy of mercy?"
Mazilyn nods to Unaka.
Tirost says, "But it is hard to abadon him to the Heralds when there is hope he might be redeemed, and perhaps a great help to us with all he knows."
Devistic nods to Unaka.
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "I finally saw him."
Couri nods to Tirost.
Unaka nods to Mazilyn.
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "He did take the Immortal book like his farm riend."
Ectheleon says, "It's hard to abandon those that would seek help."
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "So there's hope."
Unaka asks, "It could be a great reward to you if he shared his knowledge, yes. Is that the reason to save him?"
Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.
Mazilyn says, "No."
Ectheleon smiles at Mazilyn.
Mazilyn says, "He expressed regret of his decisions."
Devistic taps an ebon jackal's heart pearl pendant strung on tarnished brass wire that he is wearing.
Mazilyn says, "And everyone deserves a chance to redeem themselves."
Unaka says, "There's also, from what I understand, a great risk to trying to help him."
Mazilyn nods to Unaka.
Paff says, "I don't know if I want "mercy" for Asildu. If you mean absolution for his sins, then no, I don't think that's what he deserves. A just punishment, instead."
Unaka nods to Paff.
Paff says, "And if that comes with sharing information, then I wouldn't deny it."
Couri says, "Chadatru would agree,."
Unaka asks Paff, "Do you think the Heralds are punishing him in an unjust way?"
Tirost says, "He is worthy of mercy. He did not strike me as a killer when he was truly human, but he utterly devoted himself to a power that cares nothing for mortals and that carries weight too. The Immortals show great mercy in accepting even the cruelest necromancers for redemption, but I am a mortal man, and my sister was in one of those encasements..."
Mazilyn says, "Mercy in this case is a return to the Immortals and no longer being under the Heralds' demands."
Tirost flushes with barely contained anger.
Unaka nods to Tirost.
Ectheleon says, "I think the Heralds punish as they see fit."
Gragnel nods to Tirost.
Mazilyn says, "I dont think they see overtaking his mind as a punishment."
Paff says to Unaka, "Perhaps. I don't think I'm informed enough to make that judgment."
Unaka nods to Paff.
Mazilyn says, "Killing him slowly, yea, but not the all consuming rage."
Paff says, "But I recognize the importance in factoring that in."
Mazilyn says, "He has favors again."
Ectheleon exclaims, "Asildu has favors?!"
Gragnel says, "You'll all have to excuse me. Duty calls."
Gragnel bows.
Reverend Gragnel slogs up.
Mazilyn nods.
Mazilyn says, "I looked."
Unaka says, "Justice is a very interesting concept. There's a reason I didn't speak on it today."
Ectheleon nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Mazilyn ponders.
Unaka says, "It's a vital tool in building a civilization. But then, so is knowing when to show mercy."
Mazilyn says to Unaka, "His knowledge being helpful is why some other people are helping the quest. but that isnt my reason."
Ectheleon says, "I think that offering Asildu the chance to return to the Immortals would be better than any individual judgement we could determine."
Mazilyn nods at Ectheleon, obviously agreeing with his views.
Unaka says, "Does it make sense to give punishment in exactly equal measure to the pain caused? Or does it make more sense to punish just enough to deter the behavior? What if the person already wholeheartedly accepts the wrong and will never do it again? It's all tricky."
Unaka nods to Mazilyn.
Ectheleon nods in agreement.
Couri says, "Age old arguments."
Couri nods to Unaka.
Zynell runs her fingers across the back of her black panther absentmindedly and it seems to stir in response to her touch.
Paff says, "The Immortals allow a good number of fiends and scoundrels to wander freely. We must be their tools, sometimes."
Ectheleon says, "Weird as Wordachy was there was the thought of a lifetime of being maimed versus determent from stealing again."
Ectheleon says, "I love the questions, Unaka."
Zynell says, "Stealing is sometimes a necessity. the injustice is the lack of societal care for the less fortunate."
Ectheleon says, "Questions are about all I'm good for as I never have any answers."
Ectheleon chuckles.
Unaka says, "Truffenyi is the Father. He looks upon his children and sees them that way: as children. Children who stray and do wrong must be taught, but that does not necessarily mean they are thrown out of the family."
Ectheleon nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.
Zynell says, "But they punish the stealer not the society."
Zynell shrugs.
Tirost says, "It is hard to imagine that having no consequences for breaking laws benefits any society, nor showing mercy to those unworthy of it. I have seen that many times... And yet few wish to take action that closes the door to mercy, even when it will be best for many..."
Unaka nods to Tirost.
Tirost slowly empties his lungs.
Mazilyn nods to Unaka.
Ectheleon says to Zynell, "Your story painted that perfectly."
Zynell nods to Ectheleon.
Devistic nods.
Zynell says, "Happens too often."
Unaka says, "Justice is needed, but also wisdom."
Rienth asks Mazilyn, "Are you sure his favors are from the Immortals?"
Unaka says, "The wisdom to know when to show mercy. That is what you all need to think about, I think."
Mazilyn says to Rienth, "I just saw he had favor, not who from."
Rienth nods.
Unaka says, "My guess is that, if he's brought back from death again, it will be by the Heralds."
Tirost says to Ectheleon, "But surely it has a sister story, of a persusive and charismatic individual who manages to break the law many times, only to be forgiven, and goes on to commit greater and greater crimes, or - through sheer weakness, which is no fault of their own - gives into desires they cannot resist, which harm many."
Ectheleon nods to Tirost.
Paff says, "I heard of a chalice that revealed another's most recent favored God. It would be interesting to see it applied to Asildu."
Unaka says, "There are also the thieves who take out of selfishness and only hurt others. Poison to a society."
Rienth says to Paff, "It's been used on him. It showed no Immortal. That's why I inquired."
Paff nods to Rienth.
Tirost says to Unaka, "I am glad we have you, Ectheleon, Zynell, Mazilyn and our clerics for guidance in these times."
Unaka smiles at Tirost.
Unaka says, "I am doing my best. It is a longer road than I anticipated."
Tirost says, "I like when I can confidently draw my weapon againt an enemy and know that I do good, and hate the idea of bringing harm to one who deserves mercy."
Devistic nods to Tirost.
Ectheleon blushes, the tips of his ears turning a deep shade of red.
Unaka says, "One piece of wisdom seems to be that you can never know that for certain. We all just do our best."
Mazilyn says, "If he comes out swinging, swing back."
Mazilyn says, "We arent to the redemption part yet."
Tirost nods to Unaka.
Mazilyn nods to Tirost.
Ectheleon chuckles at Mazilyn.
Ectheleon exclaims, "Bouncy and fighty!"
Ectheleon beams at Mazilyn!
Tirost smiles at Mazilyn.
Mazilyn exclaims, "Well!"
Mazilyn exclaims, "There's steps!"
Tirost says to Mazilyn, "I hear you loud and clear."
Mazilyn says, "I'll yell real loud when we are at redemption stage."
Mazilyn nods emphatically.
Mazilyn says, "Like real loud."
Mazilyn nods.
Mazilyn bounces around happily.
Unaka chuckles at Mazilyn.
Tirost smiles.
Tirost says to Unaka, "It's been a long road, and you have not abandoned us. Thank you, Unaka."
Tirost bows to Unaka.
Unaka nods to Tirost.
Couri nods.
Ectheleon says, "Thank you all."
Devistic stands up.
Devistic snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.
Unaka says, "Okay, well. I should get going. If you think of more questions for me or Truffenyi, you can write to me."
Ectheleon waves to Unaka.
Tirost says, "Farewell."
Zynell nods.
Tirost smiles.
Mazilyn beams at Unaka!
Ectheleon exclaims, "Be well!"
Couri curtsies gracefully to Unaka.
Unaka says, "Choose wisely when it comes to Asildu and the Prison, and let me know if there are any gatherings."
Ectheleon beams at Couri!
Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts up.
Unaka says, "Goodbye."
Ectheleon stands up.
Ectheleon stretches his arms.
Unaka waves.
Zynell nods to Unaka.
Ectheleon waves.
Couri says, "Safe travels."
Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka strides up.
* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.