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Discord

2024-12-12T02:05:57Z

KIDDB2: /* Links to Other DragonRealms Discords */

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==Official Server==
The official DragonRealms Discord server is currently open to anyone with an active account. It opened to '''platinum''' subscribers on March 4th, 2021, and to '''premium''' subscribers the following day. The rollout for '''standard''' subscribers began on March 8th, 2021. The server became available to all users on March 24th, 2021.

===Invite Link===
See the {{com|discord}} command in-game to get your invitation link.

===Troubleshooting===
Please read the in-game instructions '''completely''' before proceeding.

The roles needed to access the rest of the server are not applied until '''AFTER''' you select if you want your display name to be based on your ACCOUNT name or CHARACTER name. (<code>Please use DISCORD CHARACTER or DISCORD ACCOUNT to indicate your naming preference.</code>) This step is often missed.

====Linking Limitations====
The in-game validation/handshake (via the {{tt|discord}} command) does not work correctly if your Discord username contains spaces.
* Visit your Discord settings. Change <code>Bob Smith#1234</code> to <code>BobSmith#1234</code>.
* You can put the space back after the handshake process is complete, if you feel strongly about it.
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===In-Game Authorization===
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'''READ ALL OF THE WORDS''' before you do the things!

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* Once you have read the Welcome message and the Server Rules, return to the game and complete the steps in the {{tt|DISCORD}} command to get your account set up and have roles added.

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=== Resources in the Discord ===
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==== Atabot ====
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Briaen

2024-09-22T18:14:28Z

KIDDB2:

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|256px|Image: 256 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Redeemed Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
2020-07-12
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-22T18:14:04Z

KIDDB2:

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|512px|Image: 512 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Redeemed Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
2020-07-12
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

File:Briaen midjourney.png

2024-09-22T18:12:52Z

KIDDB2: KIDDB2 uploaded a new version of File:Briaen midjourney.png

AI portrait, created by player of Briaen using MidJourney.
[[Category:Images]]

Briaen

2024-09-22T18:03:48Z

KIDDB2:

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Redeemed Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
2020-07-12
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-22T18:03:25Z

KIDDB2:

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = {{Redeemed|Redeemed Necromancer}}
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
2020-07-12
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

Inquisition/logs/20240802 Charges of Heresy Asildu

2024-09-22T18:00:42Z

KIDDB2:

{{Log
|date=2024-08-02
|gamedate=449-10-16
|eventname=Lessons of Chepiso
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=
CHARGES OF HERESY: 
Asildu has publicly confessed to heretical beliefs, declaring devotion outside that of the Immortals. Such a proclamation starkly contradicts the principles of faith and the veneration of the Immortals, amounting to a blasphemous affront to our sacred traditions. 
 
The Holy Inquisition unequivocally denounces Asildu's blasphemous declaration. His misguided pursuit of power and existence outside the reverence of the Immortals reveals a grievous departure from the path of righteousness and a blatant defiance of the divine order. 
 
Asildu, Seeker of the Heralds, is hereby called to repent for his heretical actions. Let him seek the mercy of the Immortals and renounce his blasphemous ways. The path to redemption lies in the earnest return to faith and the veneration of the divine beings who guide and protect us. 
 
Let this edict serve as a solemn warning to all who may be tempted by the lure of heresy. The pursuit of power outside the divine guidance of the Immortals leads only to spiritual ruin. Remain steadfast in your faith and dedicated to the worship of the holy deities who illuminate our path. 
 
The Holy Inquisition remains vigilant in its sacred duty to protect the purity of our faith and the sanctity of the Immortals' worship. Any actions or proclamations that undermine these sacred principles will be met with the full measure of our divine authority. 
 
In the unwavering light of the Immortals, let us reaffirm our commitment to faith and veneration. Together, let us stand as a bulwark against the encroachment of heresy and uphold the sanctity of our divine traditions. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, this Day in the Pursuit of Righteousness, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden, 449 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240128 Lessons of Chepiso

2024-09-22T18:00:26Z

KIDDB2:

{{Log
|date=2024-01-28
|gamedate=448-01-27
|eventname=Lessons of Chepiso
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=
To the Faithful Citizens of Zoluren and the Esteemed Clergy of the High Temple: 
 
With solemn hearts, we announce the resolution of the recent turmoil. Chepiso, the misguided soldier of the Hounds of Rutilor, has been judged for his crimes against the faith. The threat is quelled. In the spirit of mercy, the Hounds are no longer deemed enemies of the faithful. The shadows that lingered over us have dispersed. In a twist of divine intervention, Rutilor's mighty hand has smote Chepiso, bringing an end to the turbulent chapter he inscribed upon our lives. 
 
Chepiso's demise, while met with a somber recognition, carries within it the seeds of newfound unity. Let the bells ring and the hymns be sung. 
 
The Holy Inquisition extends an olive branch, heralding an era of collaboration and shared purpose. As the sun rises on this new chapter, let the unity forged in divine light guide our steps. Together, as one community, we stand resilient against the forces that seek to divide. The Hounds, reborn in the mercy of their patron god, join us in the pursuit of a harmonious future. 
 
Praise be to Rutilor. In the symphony of His divine orchestration, the fallen champion's tale reminds us that even in the face of darkness, redemption remains a beacon of hope. Let the lessons learned be etched in our hearts as we stride forward towards a brighter tomorrow. 
 
May the divine light guide us through these times of forgiveness and renewal. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, 27th day of the the 1st month of Akroeg the Ram, 448 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T17:26:19Z

KIDDB2: /* Edicts & Decrees: */

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the [[Wild Magic]] events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Title
!Game Date
!Real Date
!Summary
|-
|
==== [[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]] ====
|
447-10-26
|
2024-01-18
|An edict issued against the [[Hounds of Rutilor]], In light of their attacks on the faith in holy places. This document labeled the Hounds as an enemy of the faith.
|-
|
==== [[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]] ====
|
447-01-27
|
2024-01-28
|Identifies Chepiso as the source of issues with the Hounds, and replaces the previous edict against them, revoking their state as an enemy in light of Rutilor's actions.
|-
|
==== [[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]] ====
|
449-10-16
|
2024-08-02
|After public remarks acknowledging no longer worshiping the Immortals, [[Asildu]] is formally charged with Heresy.
|-
|
==== [[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]] ====
|
450-03-03
|
2024-09-03
|In light of the encasement of the clans, [[Asildu]] is wanted for delivery to obvilion itself.
|-
|
==== [[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]] ====
|
450-05-18
|
2024-09-21
|Due to the dangers posed by the events of [[Wild Magic]], the Holy Inquisition formally expands their mission to include protection of the faith, while keeping Necromancy's destruction a core pillar.
|}
*

== Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T17:25:15Z

KIDDB2: /* Methods */

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the [[Wild Magic]] events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Title
!Game Date
!Real Date
!Summary
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]]
|
447-10-26
|
2024-01-18
|An edict issued against the [[Hounds of Rutilor]], In light of their attacks on the faith in holy places. This document labeled the Hounds as an enemy of the faith.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]]
|
447-01-27
|
2024-01-28
|Identifies Chepiso as the source of issues with the Hounds, and replaces the previous edict against them, revoking their state as an enemy in light of Rutilor's actions.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]]
|
449-10-16
|
2024-08-02
|After public remarks acknowledging no longer worshiping the Immortals, [[Asildu]] is formally charged with Heresy.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]]
|
450-03-03
|
2024-09-03
|In light of the encasement of the clans, [[Asildu]] is wanted for delivery to obvilion itself.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]]
|
450-05-18
|
2024-09-21
|Due to the dangers posed by the events of [[Wild Magic]], the Holy Inquisition formally expands their mission to include protection of the faith, while keeping Necromancy's destruction a core pillar.
|}
*

== Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T17:24:11Z

KIDDB2: /* Branches & Hierarchy */

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Title
!Game Date
!Real Date
!Summary
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]]
|
447-10-26
|
2024-01-18
|An edict issued against the [[Hounds of Rutilor]], In light of their attacks on the faith in holy places. This document labeled the Hounds as an enemy of the faith.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]]
|
447-01-27
|
2024-01-28
|Identifies Chepiso as the source of issues with the Hounds, and replaces the previous edict against them, revoking their state as an enemy in light of Rutilor's actions.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]]
|
449-10-16
|
2024-08-02
|After public remarks acknowledging no longer worshiping the Immortals, [[Asildu]] is formally charged with Heresy.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]]
|
450-03-03
|
2024-09-03
|In light of the encasement of the clans, [[Asildu]] is wanted for delivery to obvilion itself.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]]
|
450-05-18
|
2024-09-21
|Due to the dangers posed by the events of [[Wild Magic]], the Holy Inquisition formally expands their mission to include protection of the faith, while keeping Necromancy's destruction a core pillar.
|}
*

== Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T17:23:51Z

KIDDB2: /* Edicts & Decrees: */

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Title
!Game Date
!Real Date
!Summary
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]]
|
447-10-26
|
2024-01-18
|An edict issued against the [[Hounds of Rutilor]], In light of their attacks on the faith in holy places. This document labeled the Hounds as an enemy of the faith.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]]
|
447-01-27
|
2024-01-28
|Identifies Chepiso as the source of issues with the Hounds, and replaces the previous edict against them, revoking their state as an enemy in light of Rutilor's actions.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]]
|
449-10-16
|
2024-08-02
|After public remarks acknowledging no longer worshiping the Immortals, [[Asildu]] is formally charged with Heresy.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]]
|
450-03-03
|
2024-09-03
|In light of the encasement of the clans, [[Asildu]] is wanted for delivery to obvilion itself.
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]]
|
450-05-18
|
2024-09-21
|Due to the dangers posed by the events of [[Wild Magic]], the Holy Inquisition formally expands their mission to include protection of the faith, while keeping Necromancy's destruction a core pillar.
|}
*

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T17:03:48Z

KIDDB2: /* Edicts & Decrees: */ added a table for these.

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|+
!Title
!Game Date
!Real Date
!Summary
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]]
|
447-10-26
|
2024-01-18
|
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]]
|
447-01-27
|
2024-01-28
|
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]]
|
449-10-16
|
2024-08-02
|
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]]
|
450-03-03
|
2024-09-03
|
|-
|[[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]]
|
450-05-18
|
2024-09-21
|
|}
*

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition/logs/20240903 Oblivion Asildu

2024-09-22T16:57:45Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-09-03
|gamedate=450-03-03
|eventname=Oblivion for Asildu
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=
To the faithful servants of the Thirteen, this decree is set forth with unwavering resolve. 
 
[[Asildu]], the emissary of the Heralds, has once again invoked terror against the sacred order of our world. His vile utterances and actions first wrought devastation upon the clan of Knife, and now of Wolf and of Tiger, reducing them to rubble wrapped within living vine. 
 
In this time of grave danger, when the very fabric of faith is threatened by such heresy, it falls upon us, those sworn to the light, to deliver the Immortals' justice with unwavering resolve. Asildu's transgressions against the Immortals have rendered him an enemy of all that is holy, and as such, he is to be held accountable. 
 
To all who walk in the light: Asildu is to be sought and destroyed on sight. He is not to be allowed the breath to speak, nor the time to gesture, nor any space to invoke his foul patrons. He is to given no quarter, to be silenced, utterly and completely, with no mercy, and no hesitation. 
 
Let him taste oblivion. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, this Day in the Pursuit of Righteousness, 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer, 450 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240921 Expanding the Light of Dawn

2024-09-22T16:57:32Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-09-21
|gamedate=450-05-18
|eventname=Expanding the Light of Dawn
|event_instance=DR
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To the faithful servants of the Thirteen, of the Three, and of the Three who are One, this decree is set forth with unwavering resolve. The Holy Inquisition has hereby expanded its sacred mission to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 
 
Included therein but not limited to are heretical teachings, subversive actions by and the insidious machinations of any and all that stray from divine principles, including any and all who endanger the faithful, be they from without or within, of this world or another, of this plane or another, subject to death or beyond it. 
 
Pursuant to the divine mission of the Holy Inquisition and under the ever-watchful gaze of Enelne, it is hereby proclaimed that [[Nawain|Nawain Augtaire]] is formally inducted into the ranks of our sacred order. Enelne's Repent is bestowed with the honored title of Initiate and entrusted with the solemn responsibilities and burdens of this station. Enelne's Repent shall carry forth the sacred charge of our cause, and shall be subject to all powers, privileges, and penalties as befit her office, reporting directly to the Dawnsworn. May her service be ever unwavering in faith, and her actions in constant defense of the Immortals and Their will. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, this Day in the Pursuit of Righteousness, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant, 450 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240903 Oblivion Asildu

2024-09-22T16:55:05Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-09-03
|gamedate=447-03-03
|eventname=Oblivion for Asildu
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|pov=Briaen
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To the faithful servants of the Thirteen, this decree is set forth with unwavering resolve. 
 
Asildu, the emissary of the Heralds, has once again invoked terror against the sacred order of our world. His vile utterances and actions first wrought devastation upon the clan of Knife, and now of Wolf and of Tiger, reducing them to rubble wrapped within living vine. 
 
In this time of grave danger, when the very fabric of faith is threatened by such heresy, it falls upon us, those sworn to the light, to deliver the Immortals' justice with unwavering resolve. Asildu's transgressions against the Immortals have rendered him an enemy of all that is holy, and as such, he is to be held accountable. 
 
To all who walk in the light: Asildu is to be sought and destroyed on sight. He is not to be allowed the breath to speak, nor the time to gesture, nor any space to invoke his foul patrons. He is to given no quarter, to be silenced, utterly and completely, with no mercy, and no hesitation. 
 
Let him taste oblivion. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, this Day in the Pursuit of Righteousness, 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer, 450 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240802 Charges of Heresy Asildu

2024-09-22T16:28:23Z

KIDDB2: Created page with "{{Log |date=2024-08-02 |gamedate=447-10-16 |eventname=Lessons of Chepiso |event_instance=DR |pov=Briaen |log= CHARGES OF HERESY: Asildu has publicly confessed to heretical beliefs, declaring devotion outside that of the Immortals. Such a proclamation starkly contradicts the principles of faith and the veneration of the Immortals, amounting to a blasphemous affront to our sacred traditions. The Holy Inquisition unequivocally denounces Asildu's bla..."

{{Log
|date=2024-08-02
|gamedate=447-10-16
|eventname=Lessons of Chepiso
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=
CHARGES OF HERESY: 
Asildu has publicly confessed to heretical beliefs, declaring devotion outside that of the Immortals. Such a proclamation starkly contradicts the principles of faith and the veneration of the Immortals, amounting to a blasphemous affront to our sacred traditions. 
 
The Holy Inquisition unequivocally denounces Asildu's blasphemous declaration. His misguided pursuit of power and existence outside the reverence of the Immortals reveals a grievous departure from the path of righteousness and a blatant defiance of the divine order. 
 
Asildu, Seeker of the Heralds, is hereby called to repent for his heretical actions. Let him seek the mercy of the Immortals and renounce his blasphemous ways. The path to redemption lies in the earnest return to faith and the veneration of the divine beings who guide and protect us. 
 
Let this edict serve as a solemn warning to all who may be tempted by the lure of heresy. The pursuit of power outside the divine guidance of the Immortals leads only to spiritual ruin. Remain steadfast in your faith and dedicated to the worship of the holy deities who illuminate our path. 
 
The Holy Inquisition remains vigilant in its sacred duty to protect the purity of our faith and the sanctity of the Immortals' worship. Any actions or proclamations that undermine these sacred principles will be met with the full measure of our divine authority. 
 
In the unwavering light of the Immortals, let us reaffirm our commitment to faith and veneration. Together, let us stand as a bulwark against the encroachment of heresy and uphold the sanctity of our divine traditions. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, this Day in the Pursuit of Righteousness, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden, 449 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240128 Lessons of Chepiso

2024-09-22T16:26:14Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-01-28
|gamedate=447-01-27
|eventname=Lessons of Chepiso
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=

To the Faithful Citizens of Zoluren and the Esteemed Clergy of the High Temple: 
 
With solemn hearts, we announce the resolution of the recent turmoil. Chepiso, the misguided soldier of the Hounds of Rutilor, has been judged for his crimes against the faith. The threat is quelled. In the spirit of mercy, the Hounds are no longer deemed enemies of the faithful. The shadows that lingered over us have dispersed. In a twist of divine intervention, Rutilor's mighty hand has smote Chepiso, bringing an end to the turbulent chapter he inscribed upon our lives. 
 
Chepiso's demise, while met with a somber recognition, carries within it the seeds of newfound unity. Let the bells ring and the hymns be sung. 
 
The Holy Inquisition extends an olive branch, heralding an era of collaboration and shared purpose. As the sun rises on this new chapter, let the unity forged in divine light guide our steps. Together, as one community, we stand resilient against the forces that seek to divide. The Hounds, reborn in the mercy of their patron god, join us in the pursuit of a harmonious future. 
 
Praise be to Rutilor. In the symphony of His divine orchestration, the fallen champion's tale reminds us that even in the face of darkness, redemption remains a beacon of hope. Let the lessons learned be etched in our hearts as we stride forward towards a brighter tomorrow. 
 
May the divine light guide us through these times of forgiveness and renewal. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, 27th day of the the 1st month of Akroeg the Ram, 448 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240118 Beware the hounds

2024-09-22T16:22:41Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-01-18
|gamedate=447-10-10
|eventname=Beware the Hounds
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Briaen
|log=

To the Faithful Citizens of Zoluren and the Esteemed Clergy of the High Temple: 
 
In the shadow of the sacred spires of The Crossing's High Temple, a darkness descends upon us. It is with heavy hearts and a solemn duty that we, the Holy Inquisition, bring forth this dire notice. The sharp tang of blood stains the air, a growing threat fills our streets and places of worship with mourning and anguish. 
 
In recent days, the land has borne witness to an unsettling shift in the balance of faith. The Hounds of Rutilor, the purported guardians against the unholy, have cast aside reason and mercy in trade for ignorance and malice. Their indiscriminate attacks upon the citizen faithful, the very cornerstone of our society, cannot be ignored and will not be tolerated. 
 
Clerics, once revered servants of the divine, now find themselves prey to the very order that was meant to protect them. The Crossing, a haven of worship, stands witness to unprovoked assaults, a stain upon the sacred ground where the faithful seek solace and enlightenment. 
 
As the Hounds of Rutilor unleash chaos, the High Temple remains silent. The once radiant beacon of guidance is dimmed, leaving the populace to wonder about the motives behind the Hounds' actions. In these times of uncertainty, we, the Holy Inquisition, stand resolute, ready to guide the faithful through the storm that threatens our very foundation. 
 
Let it be known that the Holy Inquisition stands apart from the indiscriminate terror sown by the Hounds of Rutilor. We uphold the sacred tenets of our faith with integrity and honor, seeking justice tempered by mercy. Our resolution is clear: to protect the faithful, to preserve the sanctity of our temples, and to uphold the principles that have guided the faith through centuries. 
 
By the authority vested in the Holy Inquisition, we issue this urgent call to the faithful: Beware the Hounds of Rutilor. They, who once claimed to act as defenders, have now become a threat to the very fabric of our beliefs. Exercise caution, remain vigilant, and avoid these marauders with all the means at your disposal. 
 
By the solemn decree of the Holy Inquisition, the Hounds of Rutilor are henceforth considered enemies of the faithful. Any who harbor, aid, or align themselves with these assailants shall be subject to the strictest measures of our justice. Let it be known that we stand united against this darkness, resolute in our commitment to safeguard the sanctity of our beliefs.
 
May the divine light guide us through these troubled times. 
 
Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, 26th day of the the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden, 447 AV. 
 
Signed & Sealed, 
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria 
}}

Inquisition/logs/20240118 Beware the hounds

2024-09-22T16:21:33Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-01-18
|gamedate=447-10-10
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To the Faithful Citizens of Zoluren and the Esteemed Clergy of the High Temple:

In the shadow of the sacred spires of The Crossing's High Temple, a darkness descends upon us. It is with heavy hearts and a solemn duty that we, the Holy Inquisition, bring forth this dire notice. The sharp tang of blood stains the air, a growing threat fills our streets and places of worship with mourning and anguish.

In recent days, the land has borne witness to an unsettling shift in the balance of faith. The Hounds of Rutilor, the purported guardians against the unholy, have cast aside reason and mercy in trade for ignorance and malice. Their indiscriminate attacks upon the citizen faithful, the very cornerstone of our society, cannot be ignored and will not be tolerated.

Clerics, once revered servants of the divine, now find themselves prey to the very order that was meant to protect them. The Crossing, a haven of worship, stands witness to unprovoked assaults, a stain upon the sacred ground where the faithful seek solace and enlightenment.

As the Hounds of Rutilor unleash chaos, the High Temple remains silent. The once radiant beacon of guidance is dimmed, leaving the populace to wonder about the motives behind the Hounds' actions. In these times of uncertainty, we, the Holy Inquisition, stand resolute, ready to guide the faithful through the storm that threatens our very foundation.

Let it be known that the Holy Inquisition stands apart from the indiscriminate terror sown by the Hounds of Rutilor. We uphold the sacred tenets of our faith with integrity and honor, seeking justice tempered by mercy. Our resolution is clear: to protect the faithful, to preserve the sanctity of our temples, and to uphold the principles that have guided the faith through centuries.

By the authority vested in the Holy Inquisition, we issue this urgent call to the faithful: Beware the Hounds of Rutilor. They, who once claimed to act as defenders, have now become a threat to the very fabric of our beliefs. Exercise caution, remain vigilant, and avoid these marauders with all the means at your disposal.

By the solemn decree of the Holy Inquisition, the Hounds of Rutilor are henceforth considered enemies of the faithful. Any who harbor, aid, or align themselves with these assailants shall be subject to the strictest measures of our justice. Let it be known that we stand united against this darkness, resolute in our commitment to safeguard the sanctity of our beliefs.

May the divine light guide us through these troubled times.

Issued under the Seal of the Holy Inquisition, 26th day of the the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden, 447 AV.

Signed & Sealed,
Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria
}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T16:17:30Z

KIDDB2: adding link points for logs and official decrees or edicts

{{RTOC}}
The Holy Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Holy Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Holy Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Holy Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===

* 447 AV, 26th day of Nissa the Maiden: [[Inquisition/logs/20240118_Beware_the_hounds|Beware the Hounds]]
* 448 AV, 27th day of Akroeg the Ram: [[Inquisition/logs/20240128_Lessons_of_Chepiso|Lessons of Chepiso]]
* 449 AV, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden: [[Inquisition/logs/20240802_Charges_of_Heresy_Asildu|Charges of Heresy: Asildu]]
* 450 AV: 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer: [[Inquisition/logs/20240903_Oblivion_Asildu|Oblivion: Asildu]]
* 450 AV, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant: [[Inquisition/logs/20240921_Expanding_the_Light_of_Dawn|Expanding the Light of Dawn]]

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Holy Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T16:04:43Z

KIDDB2: /* Getting Involved */

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===

* 447 AV, 26th day of Nissa the Maiden: Beware the Hounds
* 448 AV, 27th day of Akroeg the Ram: Lessons of Chepiso
* 449 AV, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden: Charges of Heresy
* 450 AV: 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer: Oblivion
* 450 AV, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant: Expanding the Light of Dawn

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquisitors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T16:03:41Z

KIDDB2: /* Branches & Hierarchy */

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===

* 447 AV, 26th day of Nissa the Maiden: Beware the Hounds
* 448 AV, 27th day of Akroeg the Ram: Lessons of Chepiso
* 449 AV, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden: Charges of Heresy
* 450 AV: 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer: Oblivion
* 450 AV, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant: Expanding the Light of Dawn

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

=== Inqusitiors ===
Inquisitors are the frontline agents of the Holy Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy, corruption, and any threats to the faith. They investigate claims of heresy, dissent, or treachery, often operating in secret to gather intelligence. Inquisitors enforce the law of the Immortals, ensuring the faithful remain steadfast and eliminating any enemies that would undermine the Temple's mission. Reporting directly to the High Inquisitor, they execute orders with precision, serving as both investigators and enforcers of divine justice.

=== Inititates ===
Initiates are newly inducted members of the Holy Inquisition, serving directly under the supervision of an Inquisitor. Their role is one of learning and assistance, supporting investigations and helping enforce the laws of the faith. They observe, gather information, and participate in tasks deemed suitable for their training level. While not yet granted full authority, Initiates are tested and tempered in the crucible of the Inquisition's work, preparing them for the responsibilities and power of an Inquisitor. Their primary goal is to prove their loyalty and capability to the sacred order.

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquistors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T15:59:06Z

KIDDB2: /* Creation & Controversy */

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats. 

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===

* 447 AV, 26th day of Nissa the Maiden: Beware the Hounds
* 448 AV, 27th day of Akroeg the Ram: Lessons of Chepiso
* 449 AV, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden: Charges of Heresy
* 450 AV: 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer: Oblivion
* 450 AV, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant: Expanding the Light of Dawn

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquistors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T15:58:25Z

KIDDB2: Updating page in line with new directives and RP changes. Added Nawain as a member.

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] and protecting the faithful servants of the Thirteen, across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The core pillar of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Creation & Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents.

In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]].

In response to the threat posed by the Wild Magic events, the scope of this mission was expanded to also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

==History==

In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

In 447, on the 26th day of Nissa the Maiden, the Hounds of Rutilor were officially proclaimed to be a threat to the faith.

In 450 on the 18th day of Uthmor the Giant (September 21, 2024), the directive of the Inqusition was dramatically expanded to also also encompass the protection of the faith from all manner of threats.

=== Edicts & Decrees: ===

* 447 AV, 26th day of Nissa the Maiden: Beware the Hounds
* 448 AV, 27th day of Akroeg the Ram: Lessons of Chepiso
* 449 AV, 16th day of Nissa the Maiden: Charges of Heresy
* 450 AV: 3rd day of Lirisa the Archer: Oblivion
* 450 AV, 18th day of Uthmor the Giant: Expanding the Light of Dawn

== Branches & Hierarchy ==

=== Grand Inquisitor ===
The Grand Inquisitor holds the highest office within the Holy Inquisition, entrusted with the sacred responsibility of overseeing all operations, ensuring that the Inquisition's mission remains true to the eradication of Necromancy. The Grand Inquisitor embodies a stalwart defense of the faith, orchestrating purges, issuing decrees, and leading campaigns to preserve the sanctity of the Immortals' teachings. Ever vigilant, the Grand Inquisitor is the final arbiter of justice within the Holy Inquisition, ensuring that all who challenge the faith face swift and merciless judgment. This position is kept vacant out of reverence for the service of [[Liurilias]], who is the only person to ever old this position.

=== High Inquisitor ===
The High Inquisitor serves directly beneath the Grand Inquisitor, acting as the second-in-command of the Holy Inquisition. Tasked with the day-to-day oversight of the Inquisition's activities, the High Inquisitor ensures that the divine mission is executed across all regions under the faith's dominion. They are responsible for managing the Inquisitors and other ranks beneath them, directing investigations, orchestrating hunts for heretics and enemies of the faith, and coordinating defensive actions against threats.

=== The Triumvirate ===
These ranks are historical in nature and are no longer actively recruited for or fullfilled as duties. This is primarily due to rebuilding efforts but also out of respect for those who previously served in the early stages under organization's original, singular focus. Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

==== '''High Magister''' ====
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

==== '''High Justiciar''' ====
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This rank is currently empty, but was previously fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

==== '''High Quaestor''' ====
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquistors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Initiates: newly inducted members, follow unde the lead of an Inquisitor and aid in their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Inquisitor||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

== Other Resources ==
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Inquisition

2024-09-22T03:41:07Z

KIDDB2: /* Currently Active Player Inquisitors */

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The goal of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents.

==History==

In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

==The Triumvirate==

Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

'''High Magister'''
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

'''High Justiciar'''
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This appointment is currently fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

'''High Quaestor'''
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquistors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three separate categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Followers: follow under the lead of an Inquisitor and aid their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===
Details about the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Justiciar||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|-
|Initiate||[[Nawain]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Briaen/Logs/20230930 Patience Cleansing the Ancient Tree

2024-09-12T03:03:11Z

KIDDB2:

[[Image:Patience Cleansing the Ancient Tree.png|600px|Image: 600 pixels]]{{Log
|date=2023-09-30
|gamedate=446-09-30
|eventname=Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Mendira & Briaen
|log=
[An Ancient Tree] 
Silvery beams of moonlight stream through irregular stained-glass windows, illuminating the intricate carvings which adorn the walls and dome of this cylindrical living chapel. A single, ornately engraved column grows from the center of the room and rises to meet the delicate arched ceiling. 
You also see a circular staircase and a fragile-looking book on a simple stand. 
Also here: Field Medic Darkewolff, Tempest Knight Saragos who has a fiery visage, Sidetracker Xionara, Planesweaver Navesi, Squire Imroth who is shining with a dark golden glow, Shaman Atvus who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Forest Sprite Lileath who is accompanied by a pair of faintly glowing will-o-wisps, Aristrona who is radiating a glowing aura, Consecrated Voice Jaelia who is emanating a benevolent holy aura, Philomath Miskton, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Mossi, Heart Tender Kethrai, Kintryn, Knight of Meraud Tirost who has a stony visage and Knight Penitent Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light. 
Obvious exits: out.

Briaen says, "Let us get to why we have gathered then."

Elurora gazes at Briaen.

Mossi says to Kethrai, "Just because it is dangerous, does not mean give in to the inevitable. Any difficulty I can cause to those who want to harm proceedings... I will cause it."

Kethrai praises Mossi.

You nod to Briaen.

Briaen says, "Understand, dear friends, our gathering this evening is no simple circle of prayer. We, through our acknowledgement of Berengaria's divine light, do make an attempt to clear this place of Necromantic influence. I cannot stress strongly enough that your safety may be imperiled by participating."

Saragos nods to Briaen.

Miskton nods.

Atvus raises an eyebrow.

Briaen says, "In the radiant presence of Berengaria, the Mother of Dawn, we, her devoted children, come forth with hearts ablaze with faith and purpose. With unwavering determination, we declare our solemn intent to cleanse the ancient tree of the necromantic corruption that has beset its venerable form."

You gaze at Briaen.

Elurora indicates her unicorn figurine with a smile.

Kethrai gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside his rose-colored haversack.

Mossi quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Briaen says, "We will now proceed up the tree. I ask your vigilance for the faithful to your left and right as we do so."

Kethrai mutters something into the air about praising Berengaria and Hodierna.

Clematis just arrived.

Clematis joins Briaen's group.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

Mossi holds an alabaster unicorn figurine high into the air for all to see.

Briaen begins the long journey up the circular staircase. 
Clematis begins the long journey up the circular staircase. 
Mossi begins the long journey up the circular staircase. 
Kethrai begins the long journey up the circular staircase. 
Atvus begins the long journey up the circular staircase. 
Aristrona begins the long journey up the circular staircase.

You begin the long trek up the stairs, step by step, stair by stair. The ground below recedes far away as you climb, higher and higher and higher....

You finally reach the top, and flop down from exhaustion.

[An Ancient Tree, Hodierna's Solace] 
More a platform than a room, the chamber is lit softly by the glow of hundreds of candles that have been carefully set into niches along the walls. The leaves of the tree's crown block out the night sky, creating a naturally woven canopy that protects the tiny room from the wind and elements. A circular staircase that appears to be sculpted out of the sides of the tree leads back down, winding so far that you cannot see the bottom. 
You also see a small carved stone and a glossy obsidian symbol. 
Also here: Aristrona who is lying down, Shaman Atvus who is lying down, Heart Tender Kethrai who is lying down, Mossi who is lying down, Clematis who is lying down and Knight Penitent Briaen who is lying down. 
Obvious exits: none.

Lileath appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Kethrai pants.

Atvus says, "Yep, definitely not easier the second time."

Atvus groans.

Tirost appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Aristrona nods to Atvus.

Elurora appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Mossi says, "Why did they make the steps so thin."

Briaen sits up.

Clematis breaks into a sweat.

Jaelia appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Mossi stands up.

Clematis stands up.

Briaen stands up.

Kethrai sits up.

Mossi adjusts her doeskin longcoat into place.

Saragos appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Atvus stands up.

Kethrai rubs his left leg.

Huebald appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Aristrona stands up.

Kethrai rubs his right leg.

Imroth appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

You stand back up.

Kethrai stands up.

Mossi casually observes the area.

You gaze at a glossy obsidian symbol.

Tirost stands up.

You offer your unicorn figurine to Clematis, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Clematis has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Elurora leaps to her feet!

Mossi gets a pilgrim's badge from inside her weathered pack.

Clematis smiles at you.

Jaelia rises to a kneeling position.

Elurora moves into position to cover Kethrai from harm.

Jaelia stands up.

You grin at Clematis.

Jaelia kneels down.

Lileath rises to a kneeling position.

Tirost traces a geometric sigil in the air.

You nod politely to Clematis.

Saragos stands up.

Navesi appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Saragos joins Briaen's group.

Huebald stands up.

Imroth leaps to his feet!

Jaelia just touched a small carved stone.

Xionara appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Jaelia nods.

Jaelia stands up.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

Briaen says, "Please, catch your breath. The stairs are an unkind physical experience. Even to those well and hearty."

You offer your unicorn figurine to Huebald, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Huebald has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Elurora nods to Kethrai.

Elurora moves into position to cover Huebald from harm.

Huebald smiles at you.

Navesi stands up.

Elurora smiles at Kethrai.

You nod amiably at Huebald.

Briaen gazes at a glossy obsidian symbol.

Lileath reads her slate.

Saragos moves an alabaster unicorn figurine to his left hand.

Xionara leaps to her feet!

Xionara inhales a great swallow of air.

Xionara slowly empties her lungs.

Miskton appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Jaelia's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Xionara moves over to guard Miskton.

Navesi says to Briaen, "Forgive me, Mr. Huns. I had not heard of this necromantic corruption."

Huebald beams at Elurora!

Using part of her clothing, Lileath rubs her writing slate clean.

Elurora smiles at Huebald.

Kintryn appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

You frown at a glossy obsidian symbol.

>look sym 
The strange obsidian symbol depicts a three-clawed hand turned upward to the sky. Flecks of a reddish mineral are trapped within the smooth black glass, giving it a crimson flare when light strikes it.

Belzor appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Miskton stands up.

Briaen says to Navesi, "As I understand, it has been here for some time. Though I know not the entire history. I imagine we could find someone who does."

Jaelia's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Ayrell appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor. 
Ezerak appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Navesi frowns.

Saragos examines a glossy obsidian symbol.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

Kintryn stands up.

Darkewolff appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Lileath gets a compact persimmon writing slate with mahogany borders from inside her forester's pack.

Imroth gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside his cosmic abyss.

Elurora grins at Kethrai.

Miskton examines a glossy obsidian symbol.

Belzor stands up.

You offer your unicorn figurine to Belzor, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Belzor blinks.

Ezerak stands up.

Belzor has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Saragos puts his figurine in his leather rucksack.

Ayrell stands up.

Jaelia asks, "Are we also willing to consider letting an empath cast a vela'tohr plant spell in here in case it would potentially aid with this?"

You smile at Belzor.

Saragos holds a glossy obsidian symbol in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration.

Mossi stares in alarm at a glossy obsidian symbol, the fur along her tail bristling.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

Miskton holds a glossy obsidian symbol in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration.

You offer your unicorn figurine to Ayrell, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Imroth seems to lose some of his verve.

Darkewolff stands up.

Briaen says, "Before we begin, allow me to briefly detail some knowledge I have kept secret for some years. Specifically, pertaining to those who have returned to Grace, such as myself."

Lileath jots something down on her slate.

Lileath reads her slate.

(Tirost bows to Ayrell and Ezerak.)

Saragos gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside his leather rucksack.

Lileath puts her slate in her silk carryall.

Ayrell curtsies gracefully to Tirost.

Kethrai gazes silently at Briaen.

Kintryn smiles at Ayrell.

Ayrell has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Ayrell nods politely to you.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

You nod graciously at Ayrell, giving her a polite smile.

Ayrell smiles at Kintryn.

Ezerak has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Elurora shows Darkewolff her unicorn figurine.

Elurora grins at Darkewolff.

Briaen says, "Shortly after having returned to Their Grace, I did learn of a poison known as Ebon Blood."

Miskton gazes skyward and traces the planetary alignments in the air.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

You offer your unicorn figurine to Darkewolff, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Darkewolff has accepted your offer and is now holding an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Elurora cocks her head at Briaen.

Navesi gazes at Briaen.

Lileath stands up.

Clematis gives Briaen a studious look, as if committing him to memory.

Briaen says, "I will spare you the more concise details of the poisons construction, and creation, but acknowledge that since the discovery it has flowed within my veins."

Kethrai gazes at Briaen.

Navesi blinks.

Huebald ponders.

Briaen says, "I will, forever be bound to it, as in some part it is connected to Urrem'tier...in a terrible way."

A pained expression crosses Tirost's face.

Briaen says, "However."

Darkewolff grins slowly.

Jaelia nods.

The sweet scent of flowers fills the chamber.

Saragos nods to Briaen.

Miskton sniffs the air around him.

Jaelia's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Briaen says, "It is through this that I have come to know of the alyurynaen."

Elurora furrows her brow.

Briaen studies the faces around him.

Miskton ponders.

Kethrai jots down some notes.

You gaze at Briaen.

Jaelia waves some altar candle over herself.

Aristrona's large eyes lock on Briaen with an intense, unblinking gaze.

Tirost nods to Kintryn.

Briaen says, "These symbiotes are known to have some effect on Necromantic corruption, specifically to spell patterns. It is my belief that this feature might also extend beyond this limited scope."

Kintryn smiles.

Navesi asks, "Explain a little more about what they are, if you would?"

Kethrai whispers something to Tirost.

Lileath casually observes the area.

Tirost nods to Kethrai.

Briaen says to Navesi, "I'm not sure I could be considered credible to explain them in full."

Briaen says, "Suffice to say, I believe their ability to purge Necromantic taint can be extended beyond spell patterns and might, in some fashion be used to break down the bonds of the taint of places such as this."

Elurora glances at a glossy obsidian symbol.

Navesi says, "Don't discredit yourself too much, Mr. Huns."

Huebald ponders.

Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Briaen.

Briaen says, "However, I also acknowledge that I cannot do so alone. With you. Nor without the guidance and grace of the Dawnmother."

Briaen says, "I will ask now that you all make your preparations for anything that might come from our gathering."

Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.

Atvus asks, "Any idea what we're expectin'?"

You squint at a glossy obsidian symbol.

Elurora softly asks, "Would having my weapon at ready by wrong in such a place?"

Elurora furrows her brow.

Imroth draws forth a sungold-inlaid Imperial spear with a gleaming split-blade tip.

Briaen says to Atvus, "Persistent resistances from the symbol itself, I would imagine. Whatever placed it here will not be pleased at our attempt to remove it."

Larasa appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Atvus asks, "So, weapons?"

Elurora puts her figurine in her encompassing shadows.

Briaen says to Atvus, "And faith, of course."

Atvus nods to Briaen.

Huebald loosens the straps securing his steel shield and removes it.

The sweet scent of flowers fills the chamber.

Elurora draws forth a loimic war scythe with starry white blossoms strewn across its crescentic blade.

Huebald puts his figurine in his farmer's carryall.

''[Lots and lots of buffing and drawing weapons!] ''

Atvus gets a kertig svidaw sis from inside his weapon harness.

Mossi taps a glossy obsidian symbol with her unicorn figurine.

Aristrona glances at Clematis.

Lileath gets a luminescent Elven claymore inlaid with blued moonsilver from inside her plain scabbard.

Kethrai asks, "The obsidian symbol, that's the sigil of Maelshyve, yes?"

Aristrona whispers something to Clematis.

Clematis smiles at Aristrona.

Jaelia's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

(Briaen stands before the symbol, gazing deep within the glossy dark of it's being.)

Mossi says, "The dead have no place in the realm of the living. A dead demon, less so..."

Kethrai nods at Mossi, obviously agreeing with her views.

Navesi draws forth a dichotomic tyrium axe with twin heads depicting storms of ice and fire.

Jaelia gets a burning altar candle from inside her dragonar haversack.

You get an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside your offering pouch.

Kintryn gets a scarlet glaes pasabas inlaid with Eth'ral'khh symbols from inside her duffel bag.

Miskton draws forth a haralun utility hatchet with a mikkhalbamar haft.

Belzor draws forth a blackened steel scimitar with an embossed leather hilt.

Mossi asks Briaen, "Is there anything Demrris or Tenemlor can bring to this?"

Clematis takes a deep breath.

Elurora glances at a glossy obsidian symbol.

As Larasa gestures an ethereal vela'tohr plant forms and grows before them.

Briaen says to Mossi, "I would think Tenemlor would be more than happy to absolve us of any undead that might appear."

Mossi nods to Briaen.

Briaen slowly empties his lungs.

Mossi says, "And Demrris, of the Dawn... maybe he would like a brief dalliance with Hodierna, that the morning sun shine all the brighter."

Mossi nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

(Elurora moves to stand near Huebald, adjusting her aegis slightly in consideration of their height difference.)

Mossi asks, "Is that right...?"

You beam at Mossi!

Mossi says to herself, "No, that's not right."

You chortle softly at some secret joke.

Briaen says, "I will begin with a blessing of my own, though perhaps a touch different than many of you are familiar with. Mendira will have instructions as I concentrate. We will wrap up with a speech I have prepared."

Mossi exclaims, "Berengaria!"

Huebald grins at Elurora.

Mossi nods.

You smile at Briaen.

(Briaen makes a ragged cut along his palm with his ritual knife, and raises his wound above the symbol. He allows the flow to drip along the symbol as he begins to pray quietly to himself.)

A light haze of smoke wafts off Jaelia's blessed incense.

Mossi observes Briaen with fascination.

Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Briaen.

Navesi knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown.

Briaen just touched a glossy obsidian symbol.

Briaen winces.

You gaze at Briaen.

Kethrai lashes his tail in agitation while staring challengingly at a glossy obsidian symbol!

Briaen nods to you.

You nod.

Jaelia waves some blessed incense over herself. 
A wisp of smoke settles around Jaelia, surrounding her with the scent of smoke.

Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

(Mendira steps forward, her offering clutched tightly in her hands.)

You firmly say, "Beloved Dawnmother, we beseech you for your grace, to aid our quest to purify this holy place of the dark seed that has sunken its tangled roots here."

Elurora gazes at you.

You put your figurine in the small niche.

You bow your head in acknowledgment.

Tirost frowns , his hand resting on the hilt of his blade as he listens to Mendira's words.

A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the floor.

Huebald slides his left arm through the straps on his steel shield and flexes.

You say, "For any who wish to make an offering, please join me now with your words and faith."

Navesi nods to you.

Clematis gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside a small niche.

Elurora gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside her encompassing shadows.

Aristrona gets a Berengaria harvest apple from inside a small niche.

Imroth gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside his cosmic abyss.

You nod.

Imroth puts his figurine in a small niche.

Huebald gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside his farmer's carryall.

Mossi moves an alabaster unicorn figurine to her left hand. 
Mossi moves an iladza symbol to her right hand.

Clematis bows her head in acknowledgement.

Mossi clenches her iladza symbol tightly until her knuckles go white.

Huebald puts his figurine in a small niche.

Turning to one side, Aristrona gazes into the distance for a moment before fluidly dropping to her knees, places both hands before her, and brings her forehead down to touch the floor.

You say, "You may place your offerings in the niche, and speak any words you may wish to speak."

Navesi pauses for a moment, clenched fist over heart, in respectful silence.

Jaelia intones: 
"We wander through the abyss, uncertain and afraid, 
Yet our faith keeps us going, not willing to trade, 
For it's in these moments, we learn to fight, 
Embrace the darkness, and seek the light."

Jaelia looks up and sighs, smiling.

Mossi puts her symbol in a small niche.

Atvus gets an ebony unicorn bead from inside his medicine satchel.

The altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Jaelia intones: 
"Through the darkness, we find our way, 
It's the trials we face that lead us to a brighter day. 
With each step we take, we grow stronger still, 
In the depths of the night, we find our will."

The gentle whisper of the leaves rubbing up against each other fills the small chamber.

Kintryn ponders.

Jaelia intones: 
"In the shadows, we stumble and we fall, 
But it's through these struggles, we stand tall. 
For the stars shine brightest in the darkest night, 
And our wounds heal, revealing our might."

Lileath gets a compact persimmon writing slate with mahogany borders from inside her silk carryall.

Lileath reads her slate.

Jaelia gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside her dragonar haversack.

Lileath puts her slate in her silk carryall.

Jaelia intones: 
"Let us not fear the blackness that surrounds, 
For it is in the silence, our true selves are found. 
The darkness is a canvas, waiting to be painted, 
With the colors of hope, faith, and love unabated."

Jaelia intones: 
"Through the darkness, we find our way, 
It's the trials we face that lead us to a brighter day. 
With each step we take, we grow stronger still, 
In the depths of the night, we find our will."

Lileath gets an alabaster unicorn figurine from inside her silk carryall.

Briaen gazes at a glossy obsidian symbol.

Briaen examines a glossy obsidian symbol.

(Elurora bows her head to whisper a quiet prayer before gently setting her unicorn figure into the niche. She pauses for a moment with her hand on the figure, letting its alabaster form become warm, before stepping back once more to allow others their turn.)

You nod to Jaelia.

Xionara examines an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Elurora drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Jaelia gets a snow-white geshiloira flower from inside an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame.

You nod to Elurora.

Tirost gets a fir unicorn totem from inside his storyteller's bag.

Navesi reverentially says, "Hodierna, You are the light of life and peace. You are the seed that pulses, radiant, beneath the soil, to break free from a barren world. We guard Your gift carefully, we love You deeply, and we have been honored to have You fight by our side."

'''The candles darken, then becoming distant, and the inner walls of the tree glow with silvery-red streaks.'''

(Ezerak places his figurine in the niche.)

Ezerak drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Briaen just touched a glossy obsidian symbol.

Ezerak kneels down and begins to pray.

You quietly say, "Please set your offerings upon the floor beside the niche, if it fills with offerings."

(Navesi gently places her figurine beside the others within the niche.)

Tirost chants in a baritone voice: 
"Look kindly on me, Goddess: 
A man of failings and of doubts. 
My presence has wrought pain and fear, 
Where only friendship should upsprout."

Navesi drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

(Ayrell reverently places her figuring in the niche.)

(Miskton places his figurine in the niche and quietly bows his head for a moment.)

Ayrell drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

(Kintryn sets her figurine next to the others.)

Miskton drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Ayrell kneels down and begins to pray.

Kintryn drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Tirost chants in a baritone voice: 
"Selfish I've been with all your gifts, 
Seeking glory, and bright fame, 
Instead of peace and service just 
That hope would bring instead of pain,"

(Jaelia kneels and offers a gentle geshiloria flower. She looks up and prays "Mother Maiden Hodierna - may this flower from far away bring hospitality and love and the winter inspiration our way. Let your light shine and heal, let the darkness abate, and your way to reveal.)

Mossi softly says, "Demrris, Tenemlor, I know not what words of magic nor wisdom will help. But for your people nearby, in Silverclaw, I offer my favour to Demrris, to help make the lands safe to live... please help the Thirteen in this time of their need."

Jaelia drops a snow-white geshiloira flower.

Tirost chants in a baritone voice: 
"Yet like the mountain's lonesome pine, 
Blasted, bare, with many scars, 
No longer young, yet living still, 
Is haloed by a sea of stars,"

Ayrell stands up.

Aristrona quietly says, "Bringer of the Dawn, light our way through the darkness."

Kethrai says something in Olvi.

Tirost chants in a baritone voice: 
"And in that glimm'ring, holy light 
Despair fades away in Beauty's reign - 
More wondrous for the cloak of night, 
And hope for mercy I maintain."

(Saragos gently places the unicorn figurine in the niche.)

'''You are filled with a sense of peace and the comfort of the coming dawn. She is close.'''

Lileath drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Kethrai drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

You get a happy expression on your face!

Clematis drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Lileath gets a compact persimmon writing slate with mahogany borders from inside her silk carryall.

Tirost drops a fir unicorn totem.

Aristrona drops a Berengaria harvest apple.

Imroth smiles.

Jaelia drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Huebald smiles at Kethrai.

Lileath drops a compact persimmon writing slate with mahogany borders.

Briaen says, "We acknowledge the sacred duty entrusted to us by the Mother of Dawn herself. Just as Berengaria nurtures the world with her gentle touch at daybreak, so too do we, her faithful, bear the responsibility to protect the sanctity of the natural world. The ancient tree, a testament to time's embrace, has fallen victim to the insidious forces of necromancy. In the name of Berengaria, we pledge to liberate it from this unholy grip."

Miskton inhales a great swallow of air.

Mossi drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

Miskton slowly empties his lungs.

Jaelia kneels down.

'''The walls of the tree flare with brilliance and you hear hoofbeats. A winding pattern of light spiders upwards, forming a softly illuminated column winding around you.'''

Ezerak prays fervently.

Xionara softly says, "As nature will to heal after the forests have burned, and sometimes the fire is what opens the seed for new life... so I hope that this tree will also be healed from its taint."

Elurora inhales a great swallow of air.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Xionara drops an alabaster unicorn figurine.

You beam!

With a predatory look in her eye, Mossi makes a noise halfway between a growl and a purr, her ears standing up proudly.

(Miskton gazes at the walls.)

Briaen says, "We invoke the radiant light of Berengaria, the very essence of dawn, to guide our path. With every step we take toward the ancient tree, we bring with us the warmth of her grace and the purity of her love. It is in her light that we shall find strength and resolve, for no darkness can withstand the brilliance of the dawn."

'''Suddenly, everything changes.'''

[Lyba Bima, Beginning] 
A wide plain stretches before you, gentle breezes stirring tall grass which ripples between inky ebony black and nearly blindingly pearl white. Flickers of memory crackle nearby, familiar scenes of the past briefly flowing and repeating. A profoundly majestic unicorn stands nearby, gazing at you and occasionally stamping its hooves. Above, foreign constellations spiral and blink within the unnatural firmament. You sense that you narrowly balance, perched upon a needles tip, and that all directions are the same. 
Also here: Knight Penitent Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Clematis, Mossi, Heart Tender Kethrai, Shaman Atvus who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Aristrona who is kneeling, Forest Sprite Lileath who is accompanied by a pair of faintly glowing will-o-wisps, Knight of Meraud Tirost who has a stony visage, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Consecrated Voice Jaelia who is kneeling, Tempest Knight Saragos who has a fiery visage, Nepenthe Huebald, Squire Imroth who is shining with a dark golden glow, Planesweaver Navesi, Sidetracker Xionara, Philomath Miskton, Kintryn, Belzor who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Lady of Elamiri Ayrell who has a fiery visage, Mountain Lord Ezerak who is kneeling, Field Medic Darkewolff and Water Flower Larasa who is lying down. 
Obvious exits: none.

(Jaelia reaches out towards Briaen as if trying to lend aid to what may be about to come.)

Elurora blinks.

Kethrai blinks.

You blink.

Darkewolff blinks.

Your spell cannot maintain itself in this magically inert area. 
As you near to the end of the enchante, you gently let the line of melody dwindle, fading from your grasp into silence. 
The dome of light extinguishes as the final notes of music die away.

Larasa stands up.

'''Motes of light swirl upward, outlining a tiny tree with reaching branches. You blink, and the tree is enormous, spanning far above you, the stars themselves caught in the branches. You blink again, and the tree is tiny, diminutive, a memory or representation.'''

Darkewolff says, "Woah."

'''You feel at peace, comforted by the growing dawn breaking the horizon. The approaching sun chases the cool darkness, the night broken, Her will and grace surrounding you.'''

Miskton casually observes the area.

Aristrona gasps!

'''A child's laughter echoes in the distance, and the sun crests in all directions, filling you with light.'''

Huebald hums happily to himself.

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

Jaelia gestures at Briaen.

Belzor smiles.

'''The unicorn takes an endlessly long stride towards Briaen, and stamping its hoof, it whinnies softly, shaking a sparkling mane full of stars. Towering over Briaen, the unicorn bends down, slowly, an eternity passing before its spiraled horn barely touches Briaen's head, and a silvery flash of blinding light fills the area! When it fades, Briaen is gone.'''

'''Briaen just disappeared.'''

Belzor says, "A chile."

You gasp!

'''The unicorn whinnies again, and you feel that Her attention is elsewhere. You may stay as long as you wish, but you are free to go when you are ready.'''

Kethrai blinks.

Miskton blinks.

Clematis gasps!

Xionara applauds.

Elurora blinks.

Elurora casually observes the area.

Tirost smiles.

The grass rustles and a warm breeze fills the area. You feel at peace.

Mossi emits a rumbling noise of contentment.

Tirost softly asks Kintryn, "Did you see that?"

Ayrell ponders.

Miskton gazes upward.

Kintryn ponders.

Kintryn nods to Tirost.

Huebald ponders.

(Jaelia keeps her hand extended in a frozen gesture for a moment, then slowly nods and lowers her hand to her side.)

Tirost asks Navesi, "Where is Briaen?"

Mossi says to Kethrai, "No one's followed me on my vision quests before. This is neat."

You say, "He is with Her. He must be safe."

Ezerak blinks.

Ezerak stands up.

Navesi blinks.

(Kethrai gazes at the unicorn and then bows as low at the waist as he can manage.)

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

Elurora nods to you.

(Tirost glances around concerned.)

Aristrona gives you an emphatic nod.

Navesi slowly says, "I... do not know. He disappeared when the unicorn touched him."

A tear runs down Aristrona's face.

Imroth ponders.

Huebald nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

Navesi gazes about, drinking in her surroundings.

Kethrai kneels down.

Lileath casually observes the area.

Kethrai gazes off into the distance.

Clematis pats Aristrona on the back.

Ezerak says, "I am certain he must be safe."

Navesi says, "I can sense no imprint of the past upon this area."

Miskton sheathes his utility hatchet.

Navesi casually observes the area.

Ayrell kneels down and begins to pray.

Saragos says, "Well, that's something."

Miskton gets a worn leather astronomer's journal from inside his scholar's valise.

Miskton releases the clasp on his astronomer's journal and opens it.

Xionara softly says, "He does good work and recognized for such."

Navesi says, "But it does feel quite safe."

Tirost gives Ezerak a slight nod.

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

Elurora nods to Navesi.

Ezerak nods to Xionara.

Mossi asks, "Is this...? Where the Wheel holds us?"

Imroth kneels down and begins to pray.

(Miskton gazes up at the sky, then begins frantically sketching in his journal.)

You say to Mossi, "I'm not sure... but it is beautiful."

Aristrona puts her figurine in her dreamweave unicorn.

Kethrai looks at Mossi and shrugs.

Imroth prays fervently.

You get a dreamy expression on your face.

Jaelia stands up.

Ezerak asks, "Perhaps Hodierna has granted him an audience?"

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

>focus spouse
You focus on your love for Briaen, but something seems to separate you.

Xionara nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.

Jaelia asks, "Can someone hand me incense?"

Xionara softly says, "Believe so."

Aristrona continues praying.

Jaelia kneels down.

You nod at Ezerak, in complete agreement with his views.

Jaelia murmurs something under her breath you cannot quite hear, and seems to gain strength from it.

(Elurora turns in a slow circle, watching the flickers of memory as they flow past.)

Xionara nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.

Imroth stands up.

Navesi sheathes her tyrium axe.

Jaelia stands up.

Mossi gets an iladza symbol from inside her weathered pack.

Tirost says, "This... this is a place of breathtaking beauty..."

Navesi gazes upward.

Mossi raises her iladza symbol in a reverent manner.

A tear runs down Tirost's face.

Navesi slowly says, "The sky looks different."

Kintryn nods to Tirost.

Xionara nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora gives Navesi a slight nod.

Xionara nods at Navesi, obviously agreeing with her views.

You gaze upward.

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

(Kethrai repeats the prayer to Hodierna in Olvio under his breath, in a slow and rhythmic cadence. Something he's memorized by repetition like wagon wheels wearing a rut in the earth.)

Huebald nods.

Xionara trills softly at Kethrai.

Mossi kneels down.

You quietly say to yourself, "How incredible."

Tirost quietly says, "But where has he gone."

Jaelia gets an amethystine silk prayer mat from inside her dragonar haversack.

Jaelia reverently lays her prayer mat at her feet, smoothing out its corners.

Mossi drops an iladza symbol.

Jaelia begins to dance, her eyes tightly shut and her head thrown back.

Navesi gets a celestial blue mask adorned by complex mathematical formulae painted in lunar hues from inside her smokewood trunk.

You say to Tirost, "I cannot sense him. But I feel he must be with Her."

Ayrell continues praying fervently.

Xionara softly says, "To be more than he was before.. I hope."

Tirost nods to you.

Miskton says to Tirost, "Under the circumstances, I would guess he's safe."

Jaelia dances, seeking the attentions of her deity.

Imroth nods.

Xionara softly says, "Such thing would take personal touch of Immortals."

Jaelia dances a perfect, beautiful creation that ends with deft grace. 
Jaelia looks up and sighs, smiling.

(Mossi digs a shallow depression in the grass, places her iladza symbol in it, and gently folds the grass over it again.)

Navesi says, "I cannot seem to Locate him."

(Miskton is only looking at the sky or his journal when he speaks, continuing to try to draw as much as he can make out of the strange sights above.)

A tear runs down Kethrai's face.

Kethrai takes a seat.

Xionara stands near Kethrai.

Xionara rubs Kethrai gently, massaging his muscles.

Jaelia says, "It is very similiar to the Celestial Dreamscape - although obviously more Celestial and more Dreamlike there. And I danced...."

Mossi hugs Kethrai gingerly, trying not to hurt him.

Tirost stands near Kintryn.

Huebald quietly asks Miskton, "Have you seen this sky before?"

Elurora puts her scythe in her thigh bag. 
Elurora sheathes her war scythe.

Kethrai trills, his ears relaxing minutely back against his head.

Jaelia begins to dance, her eyes tightly shut and her head thrown back.

Miskton shakes his head.

Kintryn smiles at Tirost.

Mossi gazes at Jaelia.

Belzor casually observes the area.

Mossi nods at Jaelia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Xionara pats Kethrai on the back.

Mossi leaps to her feet!

Jaelia dances, seeking the attentions of her deity.

Navesi inhales a great swallow of air.

Kethrai quietly says, "I'm all right. Just... never been so close to Her before, y'know."

>focus spouse 
You focus on your love for Briaen, but something seems to separate you.

Aristrona roots around the area for a moment.

Miskton says, "No, all of this is strange to me."

Imroth taps an iladza symbol on the ground.

Xionara perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Kethrai.

Tirost smiles at Kethrai.

Navesi nods to Kethrai.

Tirost hugs Kintryn, who wraps her arms around Tirost with a warm smile.

Atvus just left.

Tirost nods to Kintryn.

Huebald nods.

Jaelia says, "It is beautiful and it is wonderful, and at some time, we must return, but for a bit, we can sit in peace and rejoice and be with Her, and we can dance."

Xionara softly says to Kethrai, "Hope it brings peace. For me, must go to the rock for that."

Jaelia dances so flawlessly you find yourself catching your breath, tears in your eyes as the performance all too soon comes to an end.

You nod to Jaelia.

Huebald says, "It's strange...but it's not bad."

Navesi nods to Jaelia.

Kethrai softly says, "Anuril is going to be so mad he missed this."

Elurora grins at Kethrai.

Xionara nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Navesi taps a celestial blue mask adorned by complex mathematical formulae painted in lunar hues that she is holding.

Darkewolff smiles at Kethrai.

Ayrell nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Tirost nods to Kethrai.

Mossi sways gracefully about in an elegant dance.

Navesi puts her mask in her smokewood trunk.

Navesi gets a polished dragonwood lute patterned with delicate birch inlay from inside her watersilk bag.

Miskton turns a page in his astronomer's journal.

Belzor asks, "Anuril?"

''[Meanwhile, elsewhere, from Briaen's point of view...]''

'''The unicorn whinnies softly. Stamping its hoof, the unicorn takes an long stride towards you, shaking its sparkling mane, starfall and dawnlight shimmering between each perfect hair. The unicorn approaches, towering over you, and you crane your head upward in awe at its magnificence. Bending down, an eternity passes as the unicorn's spiraled horn grazes your forehead, and you hear Her, beckoning with kind whispers. Everything changes again.'''

'''You feel yourself being pulled away...'''

[Trefren] 
You find yourself standing in the middle of a vast field of ripe grain, the smell of sweet petrichor surrounding you as a warm breeze rustles the grass. A large and shaggy cow stands in the yard of a simple brick and thatch hut, its tail swishing idly as it chews its cud. The horizon ripples with soft reds, chasing away the cold blue of the cloud free sky. A kind laughter and unhurried conversation echoes around you, though you cannot identify the source. 
Obvious exits: none.

You gaze off into the distance blankly.

'''The cow stares at you, its eyes endless black and filled with swirling stars. An echo fills the area with Her voice, "Welcome, Knight Penitent, Redeemed Necromancer, Dawnsworn of my name. Once fallen, defiled and disgraced, you have returned, as We knew you would. You seek to cleanse the land, as your soul was cleansed. In time, you will carry Our fire."'''

'''An echo fills the area with Her voice, "Speak, ask what you will."'''

You say, "We ask only to break the hold on this tree, so that we may continue this trend in other lands."

You say, "Guide these believers. Leave them whole, full of your light. Let them know the peace serving you brings me."

'''An echo fills the area with Her voice, "Some wounds are endured as a lesson. Some scars serve as reminders. Your life has been one of cruelty, polluting your soul and the land, but you endured the wounds, and you are blessed with the alyurynaen. You seek healing, and to heal. My tree too shall bear scars of lessons past, for now."'''

You feel a faint warmth, as though someone reached toward you with a loving hand.

'''You smell the rich aroma of baking bread, and a gentle breeze swirls through the grass. The cow moos.'''

You say, "I understand."

'''An echo fills the area with Her voice, "But perhaps the lessons of the past may serve new purpose in the blessed of today. Our champions seek their purpose in Our grace, and shall be blessed. In time, we will show you wonders, and you will lead them into the light."'''

You say, "I remain, forever, your servant, Dawnmother. Where I walk, I take you with me."

You kneel down upon the ground.

'''You feel Her receding, Her attention drifting elsewhere. A long silence is disturbed by nothing more than the rustling of the grass and the soft breathing of the cow. You feel your purpose here has been fulfilled. You may stay as long as you wish, but you are free to go when you are ready. '''

You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.

'''The cow moos. The stars in its eyes twinkle, flowing along eternal tracks.'''

You feel a faint warmth, as though someone reached toward you with a loving hand.

You say, "Let me now return to them, filled with a renewed sense of purpose."

You say, "Thank you."

You stand back up.

You go north.

[Lyba Bima, Beginning] 
A wide plain stretches before you, gentle breezes stirring tall grass which ripples between inky ebony black and nearly blindingly pearl white. Flickers of memory crackle nearby, familiar scenes of the past briefly flowing and repeating. A profoundly majestic unicorn stands nearby, gazing at you and occasionally stamping its hooves. Above, foreign constellations spiral and blink within the unnatural firmament. You sense that you narrowly balance, perched upon a needles tip, and that all directions are the same. 
You also see an iladza symbol. 
Also here: Clematis, Mossi, Heart Tender Kethrai who is sitting, Aristrona who is kneeling, Songbird Mendira whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Forest Sprite Lileath who is accompanied by a pair of faintly glowing will-o-wisps, Knight of Meraud Tirost who has a stony visage, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Consecrated Voice Jaelia who is emanating a benevolent holy aura, Tempest Knight Saragos who has a fiery visage, Nepenthe Huebald, Squire Imroth, Planesweaver Navesi, Sidetracker Xionara, Philomath Miskton, Kintryn, Belzor who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Lady of Elamiri Ayrell who is kneeling, Mountain Lord Ezerak, Field Medic Darkewolff and Water Flower Larasa. 
Obvious exits: north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest.

''[Back to Mendira's point of view:] ''

>focus spouse
You focus on your love for Briaen, but since he is standing beside you, nothing much happens.

Elurora says to Belzor, "Kethrai's husband."

Elurora smiles at Belzor.

Kethrai says to Belzor, "My husband, also a Hodierna devotee."

Jaelia carefully gathers up the delicate folds of an amethystine silk prayer mat.

Belzor says, "Oh."

Jaelia puts her mat in her dragonar haversack.

Tirost gives a sigh of relief.

Belzor blushes a bright red color.

Jaelia rummages through an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there.

Belzor says, "Of course."

Navesi slides a carved ironwood ring shaped like a coiled dragon off her finger.

Belzor nods.

Navesi puts her ring in her canvas rucksack.

Navesi gets a wren feather pick from inside her watersilk bag.

Navesi slides a wren feather pick onto her finger.

Mossi opens her mossy green lunchbox.

Tirost smiles at Briaen.

Briaen smiles.

You beam in loving admiration at Briaen.

Kintryn smiles at Briaen.

Navesi effortlessly begins a masterful hymn on her dragonwood lute, her eyes sparkling with pride at her hard-won skill.

Elurora grins at Briaen.

Mossi studies the faces around her.

You gently kiss Briaen on the cheek.

Aristrona stands up.

Ayrell nods to Belzor.

Mossi asks Xionara, "Excuse me, do you happen to have any... 'food'?"

Kethrai gazes at Briaen.

Briaen calmly says, "We have fufilled our purpose this night, friends. Let us share in this lesson, and return to the tree."

Tirost asks Briaen, "You had me worried. What divine wisdom do you bring, O blessed one?"

Saragos nods emphatically at Briaen.

Jaelia gets a pale Penitence rose from inside an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame.

Jaelia drops a pale Penitence rose.

You nod to Briaen.

Briaen gently kisses you on the forehead.

Briaen gazes at you.

Mossi carefully removes a cougar pelt from her bundle.

Tirost joins Briaen's group.

(Jaelia gently lays down a rose in honor of Briaen.)

Navesi says, "May we share it here? There is such a feeling of peace."

(Elurora gazes at the unicorn for a long moment, as if trying to commit it to memory before they go.)

Jaelia smiles at Briaen.

Kethrai asks Briaen, "Must we? A few more roisaen first?"

Jaelia picks up a pale Penitence rose.

Jaelia offers Briaen a pale Penitence rose.

Darkewolff smiles at Elurora.

Briaen calmly says, "Kethrai We may stay, if you wish it."

Jaelia says to Briaen, "I believe this may belong to you."

(Mossi lays down the cougar pelt over the iladza symbol nestled in the grass.)

Mossi drops a cougar pelt.

Briaen accepts Jaelia's Penitence rose.

Briaen nods graciously at Jaelia, giving her a polite smile.

You gaze at Briaen.

Elurora flashes a quick grin at Darkewolff.

Briaen calmly says, "The Dawnmother has spoken to me through her bovine avatar, as once she did in the past."

Xionara perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Briaen.

Navesi nods to Briaen.

Navesi finishes playing a masterful hymn on her dragonwood lute.

Darkewolff puts his figurine in his encompassing shadows.

Navesi puts her lute in her watersilk bag.

Darkewolff gets a sleek haon writing quill tipped with a long champagne plume from inside his encompassing shadows.

Darkewolff unlatches and opens his small ledger.

Darkewolff turns the page of his small ledger.

Mossi softly says, "I have no idea what feels right to do, here. But may this offering bring some comfort to any of my people who find themselves here, someday, before, or after."

Darkewolff turns the page of his small ledger.

Navesi gets a slender oak-bound volume incised with "The First Land Herald" from inside her black coat.

Darkewolff reads his small ledger.

Navesi gets a snowy white feather quill with an icesteel nib from inside her canvas rucksack.

Aristrona gazes at Briaen in admiration.

Kethrai says to Navesi, "That was lovely."

Navesi carefully opens a slender oak-bound volume incised with "The First Land Herald".

Navesi smiles at Kethrai.

You nod to Mossi.

Briaen calmly says, "The symbol may remain, however, it should be viewed differently now, perhaps. 'Some wounds are endured as a lesson. Some scars serve as reminders.' As She stated..."

Imroth rubs an iladza symbol.

Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Briaen.

Tirost nods to Briaen.

Navesi writes something on a page in her oak-bound volume.

Huebald nods to Briaen.

Mossi's ears stand up proudly for a moment.

Darkewolff writes something in his small ledger.

Kethrai rummages about his person, looking for something.

You gaze at Briaen.

Darkewolff turns the page of his small ledger.

Kethrai rummages about his person, looking for something.

Miskton turns a page in his astronomer's journal.

Jaelia says, "It is the scars that go deepest through our bone and into our soul that the Immortals carve and write upon us their lessons and blessings as we grow in their strength and faith and bind ourselves closer to them so that nothing can ever pull us from them and we will endure until they call us home."

Briaen calmly says, "May it serve as a reminder to all of us. Of our faith. Of our commitment to those we love. And to these lands."

Elurora nods to Briaen.

Darkewolff writes something in his small ledger.

You nod to Briaen.

Kethrai kneels down and begins to pray.

Briaen leans back against you with a tender smile.

Kethrai just kissed a crystal unicorn bead!

Kethrai drops a crystal unicorn bead.

Ayrell stands up.

Kethrai stands up.

You smile at Briaen.

Darkewolff grins.

Kethrai dusts himself off.

Elurora just nudged Darkewolff.

Elurora looks at Darkewolff, obviously trying not to grin.

Darkewolff grins slowly at Elurora.

Saragos nods to Briaen.

Briaen nods to Saragos.

Saragos says to Briaen, "Thank you for bringing Her words to us."

Imroth gets some holy water from inside his cosmic abyss.

Tirost says to Briaen, "This is not an experience lightly granted, Dawnsworn. You walk the true path, and I hope Her words inspire you as they do me."

Navesi nods in agreement.

Briaen says to Saragos, "They speak. We need but listen."

Kethrai inhales a great swallow of air.

Navesi says, "I've never felt part of such a Holy experience before."

Kethrai slowly empties his lungs.

Briaen smiles at Navesi.

Aristrona says, "A blessing beyond measure."

Navesi inhales a great swallow of air.

Briaen asks Navesi, "Unwaveringly calming, no?"

Navesi slowly empties her lungs.

Navesi nods in agreement.

Navesi softly says, "I feel cradled within the arms of a Mother."

Imroth nods.

You nod at Navesi, in complete agreement with her views.

(Navesi settles herself a moment, breathing deeply, then opens her eyes and takes in her surroundings, sketching in her volume as she does.)

Briaen says, "She continued, after reminding me of the scar of Necromancy. As it scars my soul, and my past, it also scars the lands."

Xionara softly says, "Am happy for you all to feel such from the divine."

Huebald nods.

Briaen says, "A shame I will contend with for the remaining dasy I have before me, I'm afraid."

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

Kethrai says to Navesi, "In some way, it reminds me of being inside Maelshyve, but the exact opposite. Warm and safe, home. In the other place, the warmth of home was bait in a trap."

Navesi nods to Kethrai.

You rest your hand on Briaen's arm with a soft smile.

Briaen says, "She spoke, 'Perhaps the lessons of the past may serve new purpose in the blessed of today. Our champions seek their purpose in Our grace, and shall be blessed. In time, we will show you wonders, and you will lead them into the light.'."

Tirost nods to Kethrai.

Kethrai says, "But, it has the same sense of... thoughts and concepts and memories being like... directions, like the very dimensions we're standing in."

Navesi quietly asks herself, "The plane of Hodierna...?"

Navesi writes something on a page in her oak-bound volume.

Kethrai gazes at Briaen.

Saragos says, "It's a good thing to remember, that the scars are reminders. But I'm going to continue to work as hard as I can on fixing things. We never know what the hands of mortals can fix and what they can't."

Mossi softly asks, "Is it alright to pet the unicorn?"

Xionara softly says to Briaen, "Much respect to endure such. Unlike some, who ran away through ritual sacrifice. You are strong."

Jaelia intones: 
"Maiden Mother Hodierna - We Praise your for your Blessings and Life and Gifts of Pain and Healing so we can grow, restore, and be stronger 
Divine Mother Berengaria, thank you for this blessing, this message - and while we will endure the pain and corruption, we see your time of regrowth and restoration and we move like the vela'tohr to restore balance to our world. 
Cold Winds Lady - We hear the hooves of your ride, we understand your price for not recognizing the value of Life and Death and proper Devotion - We embrace your time and seek to prove ourselves worthier and stronger this time and not to let a False Goblin of a False God Believe he can conquer or defeat you."

Jaelia looks up and sighs, smiling.

Kethrai quietly says to Mossi, "Better not."

Navesi rests her hand on Saragos's arm with a soft smile.

Larasa glances at Mossi.

Xionara perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Briaen.

Briaen grins at Mossi.

Mossi's ears droop for a moment.

Briaen says to Mossi, "I believe that's up to the unicorn."

Elurora grins at Mossi.

Kethrai says to Mossi, "I'll tell you later the story of Eskila and the Sulde Taala..."

Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Kethrai.

(Mossi slowly holds a paw out to the unicorn with a soft, rumbling purr, waiting.)

Briaen says, "XIonar You are kind to acknowledge such. But I am no better than any one with any measure of faith. I take my charge as guide seriously, true. But it does not make me in any way some sort of more-blessed than any other child of the Mother."

Elurora softly asks Mossi, "Maybe it would like an apple?"

Huebald quietly says, "Suppose I shouldn't try feedin' the unicorn a cherry tart."

Huebald sighs.

(Miskton pushes up his spectacles to rub at his eyes for a moment.)

Elurora grins at Huebald.

Mossi glances at Elurora.

Briaen gets a Berengaria harvest apple from inside a large tapestry sack woven in warm shades of gold and amber.

Briaen moves a pale Penitence rose to his left hand. 
Briaen moves a Berengaria harvest apple to his right hand.

Briaen offers Mossi a Berengaria harvest apple.

Imroth takes a drink of some holy water.

Mossi accepts Briaen's harvest apple.

Kintryn rubs Tirost's right hand.

Mossi bows to Briaen.

Imroth puts his water in his cosmic abyss.

Kintryn smiles at Tirost.

Elurora grins at Briaen.

Huebald grins at Briaen.

Briaen grins.

Tirost smiles at Kintryn.

Kethrai ponders.

(Mossi shuffles a bit closer to the unicorn, now holding the harvest apple in her paw out as offering.)

Kethrai roots around the area for a moment. 
Kethrai forages around the area for a while until he finds an apple.

You quietly say, "I'm not sure how we will ever work up the will to leave this place."

Elurora nods to you.

Kethrai gazes at his apple.

Kethrai gazes off into the distance.

Darkewolff puts his quill in his encompassing shadows.

Darkewolff gets some sacramental wine from inside his encompassing shadows.

Darkewolff smiles.

Darkewolff asks, "How about a nice drink?"

Mossi softly says, "When the call of our mortal bodies demands we don't disturb the holiness that abounds here."

Darkewolff taps some sacramental wine that he is holding.

Jaelia says, "It is simple, we must serve in the real world, or we will never be able to visit this place again."

Jaelia says, "And we will deny others access to this place."

Jaelia says, "We serve so we can return with others."

Saragos says to Mossi, "I suspect that the Unicorn can sense your intentions, but it's no weak thing. It fought hard beside us against Maelshyve's minions."

Darkewolff offers Mossi some sacramental wine.

Mossi accepts Darkewolff's sacramental wine.

Darkewolff smiles.

Elurora grins at Darkewolff.

Mossi angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Saragos.

Briaen says to Aristrona, "I don't belive we've formerly met. I am Briaen Huns, Penetient Knight and Dawnsworn of Berengaria."

Kethrai puts his apple in his rose-colored haversack.

Briaen gestures at you.

Briaen says to Aristrona, "This is my wife and reason for remaining far beyond trouble, Mendira Huns."

Aristrona dusts herself off.

Tirost stands near Briaen.

Aristrona places her hands on her thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards Briaen, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Lileath appears calmer than she did a moment ago.

You nod graciously at Aristrona, giving her a polite smile.

You wink and flash Briaen a sly grin.

Tirost says to Briaen, "This is a great success, and proof that the gods walk with you. Keep the faith, my friend. I must soon take my leave."

Mossi frowns thoughtfully and dips the harvest apple into the sacramental wine, then continues to hold her pose, gazing steadyily at the unicorn with perked up ears and lowered tail.

Briaen nods to Tirost.

Briaen shakes Tirost's hand.

Aristrona says to Briaen, "I am Aristrona, humble follower of Berengaria. It is my honor to know you."

You gaze at Mossi.

Aristrona places her hands on her thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards you, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Kintryn joins Tirost's group.

Imroth says, "Closest I have ever been to a god."

You curtsy gracefully to Aristrona.

Elurora nods to Imroth.

You beam at Imroth!

Darkewolff asks, "Goddess?"

Briaen says to Imroth, "That may not be true. They're always closer than you realize, as I have come to see it."

(Tirost turns and bows with deep reverence to the unicorn.)

You smile.

Aristrona says to you, "And it my greatest honor to be among such devout followers of our Mother. And in such a place as this...."

Kethrai says to Briaen, "I'll try to hold onto that mindset..."

Aristrona sighs.

Briaen says to Aristrona, "A pleasure to meet you. I am grateful you joined us."

Kintryn nods to Tirost.

You gaze happily at Aristrona.

Aristrona says, "I do not feel worthy."

Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts north, leading his group.

Briaen asks Kethrai, "That's half the battle, isn't it?"

Briaen smiles at Aristrona.

Darkewolff gets a sweet carrot from inside his encompassing shadows.

Darkewolff offers Mossi a sweet carrot.

Briaen says to Aristrona, "Well that, I'm afraid, I cannot help. I don't know that we ever really do."

Mossi offers Darkewolff some sacramental wine.

Darkewolff babbles incoherently.

Darkewolff accepts Mossi's sacramental wine.

Mossi accepts Darkewolff's sweet carrot.

Darkewolff puts his wine in his encompassing shadows.

Imroth pats Aristrona on the back.

Kethrai says to Briaen, "To stay mindful of the mundane things, yeah. Sunrise is beautiful, but I don't often think to feel Her touch in it, not directly."

Darkewolff says, "See if the unicorn will take the carrot."

You nod at Kethrai, in complete agreement with his views.

Belzor casually observes the area.

(Mossi holds both arms out towards the unicorn now, carrot and apple clutched lightly in her fingers, but otherwise remains perfectly still in her patience.)

Kethrai giggles at Mossi.

(Elurora watches Mossi and the unicorn curiously.)

You grin.

(Huebald grins, looking between Mossi and the unicorn.)

(Mossi's tailtip twitches.)

Elurora sighs softly.

Kethrai slowly empties his lungs.

Darkewolff smiles at Elurora.

Navesi softly says to Mossi, "This place is both like and not like home. The unicorn may not be like a horse at home."

Kethrai regretfully says, "I need to go provide someone healing, back in the world we left."

Huebald asks, "Maybe it's so calm, it ain't hungry?"

Elurora softly says, "I guess the world outside of here still needs us, as much as I'd like to stay."

Elurora nods to Kethrai.

Navesi nods to Elurora.

Huebald nods.

(Kethrai bows low, one more time, to the unicorn.)

Mossi slowly asks Navesi, "So I don't need to woo it before petting it?"

Heart Tender Kethrai pads north.

(Elurora turns to bow to the unicorn, giving it a grin as she does.)

Briaen begins to carefully examine a pale Penitence rose.

Jaelia says, "It is when you can come to a place like this, and leave to know you will one day return, that is where true strength and faith comes from."

Navesi says to Mossi, "I cannot say one way or the other. But this is a place of peace. I cannot imagine it will hurt you."

You sigh softly.

Briaen puts on a pale Penitence rose.

Elurora lets out a long, contemplative breath.

Truthseeker Elurora goes north.

You nod at Jaelia, in complete agreement with her views.

(Jaelia kneels and bows her head slightly and mutters a few words of praise, then rises to return to the world to which she has been called.)

Huebald hums to himself.

Jaelia says, "We must go home at some point, both homes."

(Mossi slowly lowers paws, tucking the carrot and apple under her arms, and takes another, somewhat trembling step, towards the unicorn. And another. And another. And then she pets it.)

Jaelia says, "May you always remember to keep one foot in the Divine, and One in the Mortal World."

Navesi leans on Saragos.

Briaen nods.

Saragos kisses Navesi. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.

Xionara covers her eyes with her hand.

Navesi smiles at Mossi.

Mossi emits a rumbling noise of contentment.

Mossi quietly says, "It's very soft."

You beam at Mossi!

Huebald chuckles.

Saragos says to Navesi, "Certainly has been an intense experience. Almost enough to make a man reconsider following the Lion."

Consecrated Voice Jaelia goes north.

(Mossi steps away smartly and bows to the unicorn.)

Navesi gives Saragos a slight nod.

Belzor says, "Such an amazing place."

Ayrell nods at Belzor, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ezerak nods at Belzor, obviously agreeing with his views.

Huebald nods to Belzor.

Mossi gazes at her apple.

Navesi quietly says, "I must not forget all my teachings, though. But it is... something magnificent."

Imroth rubs his baldric, which gleams brightly with a pristine luminescence!

Forest Sprite Lileath goes south.

Briaen gazes off into the distance.

You say, "To think we were all preparing for a fight, and found ourselves here instead."

Briaen smiles slightly as he gazes off towards the rising sun.

You smile to herself in amusement.

Navesi nods to you.

Miskton grins.

Imroth smirks at you.

Saragos nods to you.

Mossi bows.

Huebald says, "Nice to be prepared and not have to fight after all."

Darkewolff grins slowly.

Saragos says, "Very much was."

Ezerak nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

Saragos nods to Huebald.

You nod at Huebald, in complete agreement with his views.

Mossi says, "To the realm of the living I return, but to the realm of the dead I will also return, as I have before, and as I will again after."

Xionara nods at Mossi, obviously agreeing with her views.

Saragos says, "It's a nice rest. We'll go back to the fight for life soon, but for now we get a little break."

You nod to Mossi.

You beam at Mossi!

Mossi's tail undulates lazily through the air.

Mossi waves.

Mossi goes north.

Miskton sighs.

Miskton says, "With all the movement in the sky, impossible to get a really accurate representation... But still, every little bit that can be recorded is something never recorded before."

Miskton gazes upward.

Navesi nods to Miskton.

Briaen grins at Miskton.

You grin at Miskton.

(Navesi continues to sketch in her book, turning her gaze to the sky as she stands beside Miskton.)

Field Medic Darkewolff walks north.

(Miskton has completely worn down one pencil, and swaps to another one.)

Miskton says, "It's nearly sunrise... I wonder what that might look like here."

Ayrell nods at Miskton, obviously agreeing with his views.

Huebald ponders.

Imroth says, "Lyba Bima."

Navesi nods to Miskton.

Navesi says, "It is a Holy time, indeed."

Aristrona says, "I will be forever grateful that the Dawnmother led me here today. The sun rises... so appropriately as my time here ends."

Navesi nods politely to Aristrona.

Aristrona says to Briaen, "Your beacon led me here. Thank you again."

Navesi says to Aristrona, "Pleased to meet you also. I am Navesi."

Navesi says, "And this is my husband, Saragos."

You smile at Aristrona.

Navesi motions to Saragos.

Briaen nods to Aristrona.

Aristrona smiles at Navesi.

Briaen says to Aristrona, "I will see you again, I believe. Until then, walk in the light."

Aristrona nods emphatically at Briaen.

You curtsy gracefully to Aristrona.

Aristrona says to Navesi, "Aristrona, thank you for your aquaintance."

Navesi curtsies gracefully to Aristrona.

Aristrona bows to Navesi.

Aristrona says to Saragos, "And yours as well."

Aristrona smiles.

Aristrona sighs.

Aristrona gazes off to the north.

Saragos nods to Aristrona.

Saragos says, "Nice to meet you."

Miskton says to Aristrona, "Miskton."

Miskton nods politely to Aristrona.

Aristrona smiles at Miskton.

Xionara brushes one ear with her hand, grooming it absentmindedly.

(Huebald blinks, leaving off gazing up at the stars.)

Aristrona says, "The blessings upon me grow and grow."

Aristrona says, "Thank you all."

Huebald exclaims, "Oh? We introducin' ourselves? I'm Hue!"

Imroth raises his hand in a quick salute.

You grin at Huebald.

Imroth says, "Imroth."

Navesi smiles at Huebald.

Navesi says, "Sir Imroth."

Navesi frowns at Imroth.

You chortle softly at some secret joke.

Huebald beams!

Ayrell politely says, "If we are giving introductions, I am Ayrell."

Navesi puts her quill in her black coat.

Navesi gets a slice of decadent dark chocolate and bourbon caramel tart flecked with sea salt from inside a golden tart-shaped tin topped with cloud ruby filling.

Navesi offers Huebald a slice of decadent dark chocolate and bourbon caramel tart flecked with sea salt.

Huebald slides his left arm through the straps on his steel shield and flexes.

Huebald accepts Navesi's caramel tart.

Huebald beams at Navesi!

Ezerak says, "And I am Ezerak."

Aristrona gives a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly to display additional respect.

Huebald exclaims to Navesi, "Quiet Oh! Thank you!"

Huebald puts his tart in his farmer's carryall.

Belzor says, "I am Belzor, pleased to meet you all."

Belzor bows.

Clematis says, "Hello, I'm Clematis."

Clematis smiles.

Belzor smiles at Clematis.

Briaen smiles at Clematis.

Briaen says to Clematis, "One can never go wrong with a cowbell."

You nod amiably at Clematis.

You grin.

Clematis blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.

Water Flower Larasa goes south.

Aristrona says, "Be well all. I pray I see you all again at the Ancient Tree."

Aristrona goes north.

Belzor says to Briaen, "I am very grateful you were able to share this with me, with all of us. It certainly is something to remember."

Belzor casually observes the area.

Clematis goes east.

Briaen smiles at Belzor.

Briaen says to Belzor, "We accomplished more than I anticipated."

Belzor nods politely to Briaen.

Imroth asks, "Me too, is the corruption gone then?"

You shake your head.

Briaen says, "I don't believe so, no. It never really is, though. That's the lesson."

Briaen says, "And one I was due to be reminded of, perhaps."

Imroth nods.

Briaen says, "Some scars, are lessons."

You smile at Briaen.

Navesi quietly asks Briaen, "I hope you do not mind if I get your account in detail later for the Herald?"

Huebald says, "Suppose I was thinkin' about the corruption like it was a wound instead..."

Huebald ponders.

Briaen says to Navesi, "We would be failing Her grace to prevent inclusion."

Navesi nods.

You nod at Huebald, in complete agreement with his views.

You say, "As was I."

Briaen says, "I had hoped we could remove it entirely, to be honest.s."

Navesi nods to Briaen.

Briaen says, "I should have realized, even through my own experiences, this is not entirely possible."

Saragos says, "Good point that some scars endure. Us, we're more used to having the physical ones gone, but the emotional ones still remain."

Navesi asks, "What do you think caused the corruption to begin with?"

Briaen says, "Maelshyve, I believe."

Briaen says, "It is her mark upon the tree."

Navesi frowns.

Navesi says, "But she is... dead, or dying."

Navesi asks, "It has been there so long?"

Briaen says, "The mark was there before our triumph over her."

You say, "It was such a peaceful place before, much like this one. But I suppose that's the lesson, some things cannot be undone. We move forward, not back."

Navesi nods.

Huebald nods to you.

Briaen nods to you.

Saragos makes a grunting noise.

Briaen pats Saragos on the back.

Imroth says, "Another ring in the tree."

Briaen snaps his fingers.

You nod to Imroth.

Briaen points at Imroth.

Briaen exclaims to Imroth, "Exactly!"

Saragos says, "Reminder too, of how we have work to do. I've got mixed feelings about how we did it, but not what we did."

Navesi softly says, "Forgiveness is not erasure."

Huebald says to Navesi, "And just because someone dies, what they do don't always die with 'em."

Briaen nods in agreement.

You nod.

Xionara nods at Navesi, obviously agreeing with her views.

Navesi nods to Huebald.

Saragos says, "The Immortals work through us. We've got to do the work for him."

Xionara looks at Navesi and applauds!

You listen humbly as Briaen shares some of his hard-won wisdom and marvel at his grasp of Brawling.

Saragos says, "For Them, I mean."

Navesi says, "I do hope that, when I die, my work will live on."

Navesi smiles.

Xionara nods in agreement.

Navesi pats a slender oak-bound volume incised with "The First Land Herald".

Briaen smiles at Navesi.

You smile at Navesi.

You nod in agreement.

Saragos says to Navesi, "Not for a long time."

Saragos kisses Navesi. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.

Huebald chuckles.

Ezerak nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

You grin.

Huebald nods.

Briaen gazes off to the east.

Navesi leans on Saragos.

Navesi says, "I think I will stay here a while, and wander."

Navesi gently closes a slender oak-bound volume incised with "The First Land Herald".

Navesi puts her volume in her black coat.

You nod to Navesi.

Saragos nods to Navesi.

Navesi asks Saragos, "Walk with me?"

Saragos says to Navesi, "Always."

Briaen smiles.

Navesi left the group.

You hug Navesi who gives you a smile in return. A faint scent of copper clings to her skin.

Navesi hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

Briaen says to Navesi, "Walk in the light, my friends."

Saragos takes his rightful place beside Navesi.

Briaen nods to Saragos.

You say, "Safe paths, both of you."

Navesi says, "And you all."

Saragos says, "You as well."

Imroth raises his hand in a quick salute.

Huebald smiles.

Briaen says to Miskton, "I get the terrible feeling we're going to need to build you a study here."

(Navesi bows deeply to the unicorn, holding the position for long moments, her graceful neck tilted. She stands and takes Saragos's hand in hers, walking off into the plain amidst the black and white grass.)

Ezerak hugs Navesi, who wraps her arms around Ezerak with a warm smile.

Miskton chuckles.

Ezerak shakes Saragos's hand.

You grin at Miskton.

Ayrell hugs Navesi, who wraps her arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Ayrell just hugged Saragos.

Saragos raises two fingers to his brow in a quick hand salute.

Navesi hugs Ezerak, who wraps his arms around Navesi with a warm smile.

Miskton says, "I'll record what I can while I have the opportunity, at least."

Navesi hugs Ayrell, getting a smile in return.

Ezerak smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Navesi fastidiously adjusts her attire, ensuring everything is in its proper place, then turns and walks briskly out.

Saragos just left.

Belzor casually observes the area.

You lean back against Briaen with a tender smile.

Imroth says, "Well this is just like a staring contest now."

Imroth casually observes the area.

You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.

Briaen chuckles.

Xionara scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Xionara gazes upward.

Huebald laughs!

Xionara winks.

Ezerak chuckles.

Briaen stops you from following him.

You take your rightful place beside Briaen.

Miskton says, "Well, I think it should be dawn now, but this is obviously not a normal place."

Ezerak says to Imroth, "Watching the sunrise."

You nod at Miskton, in complete agreement with his views.

Ezerak nods at Miskton, obviously agreeing with his views.

You say, "That much seems certain."

Ezerak says, "It does not seem to be changing."

Xionara softly says, "This grass reminds me of Eu. And the unicorn grazing peacefully.. lovely."

Xionara's ears perk up happily.

Briaen nods in agreement.

You beam at Xionara!

Briaen asks you, "Shall we return then, and face whatever comes with this new day?"

Imroth says, "Seems like a good place to be for the Anlas of Hodierna's Blessing."

You smile at Briaen.

You nod at Briaen, in complete agreement with his views.

Ayrell nods at Imroth, obviously agreeing with his views.

Briaen says, "Thank you all for joining in this attempt. The lesson learned here, I think, will be a heavy reminder for sometime."

Imroth snaps to attention and hails Briaen with a crisp hand salute.

Huebald nods to Briaen.

Briaen gives a gracious nod.

Ayrell nods politely to Briaen.

Huebald says, "Take care all."

Belzor nods to Briaen.

Briaen nods politely to Ayrell.

You say, "Safe paths to all of you."

Ayrell nods politely to you.

Imroth bows to you.

You give a gracious nod.

Miskton nods politely.

You curtsy gracefully to Imroth.

Briaen gazes off to the east.

Huebald waves.

Belzor bows to you.

Nepenthe Huebald strolls west.

You curtsy gracefully to Belzor.

Ezerak nods politely to Briaen.

Briaen says, "In witness of our faith and determination, we affix our intent and invoke the name of Berengaria, the Mother of Dawn, to guide our every step."

Ezerak nods politely to you.

Briaen nods politely to Ezerak.

You nod graciously at Ezerak, giving him a polite smile.

(Mendira gives Briaen a gentle nudge.)

You quietly ask Briaen, "Shall we?"

Briaen clears his throat.

Xionara dusts herself off.

Briaen says to you, "Of course."

You follow Briaen east.

[An Ancient Tree] 
Brilliant beams of multicolored light stream through irregular stained-glass windows, illuminating the intricate carvings which adorn the walls and dome of this cylindrical living chapel. A single, ornately engraved column grows from the center of the room and rises to meet the delicate arched ceiling. The subtle scent of rich wood and fertile soil heightens your perception of your place in the warm embrace of life. 
You also see a circular staircase and a fragile-looking book on a simple stand. 
Also here: Knight Penitent Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light. 
Obvious exits: out.
}}

Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast

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{{Log
|date=2024-09-06
|gamedate=450-09-38
|eventname=Gathering the Steadfast
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Allye
|log=
[Tamsine's Rest]
A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine, one of the patron goddesses of the town. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench, where the weary traveler might take some rest in the shade, leave offerings of flowers or food, and contemplate matters of the soul and spirit.You also see a low gate and a flat rock.
Also here: Firehawk Casari, Musical Enthusiast Kentara, Serial Killer Damiza who is darkened by an unnatural shadow, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who has a fiery visage, Knight of Meraud Tirost, Knight Errant Trajan, Ezathiel, Holy Vengeance Imroth, Lanahh Pejek'zhra Isaish, Khozh Elizzibiana who is shadowed by the spectral image of a grey-eyed viper formed of fire and smoke, Druid Zyros who has a stony visage, Dawnsworn Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Reverend Gragnel, Holy Lash Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sister Severei, Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu who is kneeling and Enelne's Daughter Azume.
Obvious paths: east.
Room Number: 11691
Room Exits: go low gate

Briaen says, "We will give others a few more moments to join us. Nawain has candles to distribute, if you would like one."

Briaen says, "For those of you have only just arrived, welcome. The floor will be opened for any who wish to speak to this gathering. Do please let me know if you have prepared statements, prayers, or hymns."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Tirost asks Illiya, "Can I trouble you for healing?"

You say to Nawain, "Thank you."

Tirost warmly says to Illiya, "Thanks as always."

Ezathiel softly says to Nawain, "I have no prayer to offer but would like a candle to show my honoring of Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says, "Not right now, thank you."

Briaen says, "Good evening, gathered faithful. Please take a moment to find a comfortable location to sit. Nawain is passing out candles, should you like one. If you've come prepared with statements, hymns, or prayer, do please let me know. We will begin momentarily."

Zyros says, "I'd like a candle as well."

Imroth says to Nawain, "I would take a candle, if I am offered."

(Elurora moves to stand behind the bench.)

Briaen says, "Brothers and sisters, we gather in these uncertain times, with the warmth of our hearths threatened and the safety of our homes shaken by forces beyond our understanding."

Briaen says, "Once peaceful clans, where families broke bread and the fires of hearths burned brightly, now lie in ruin. Struck down by the meteors from the above, brought by the Heralds and their foul representative."

Briaen strongly says, "But here, in the heart of Crossing, we stand yet unbowed."

Briaen says, "Though fear tries to creep into our hearts, we will not be ruled by it. We call upon Tamsine, the gentle hand who weaves the threads of peace and protection through our lives."

Unaka quietly asks, "May I have a candle?"

(Nawain flinches a bit and firms her lips at some thought, then offers a lit candle to Unaka, failing to meet the 'Togs gaze.)

Briaen says, "Tonight, the faithful gather in hopes that Tamsine will hear our prayers, as we uplift our voices in hopes of protection of this, the city of the Crossing. I will be calling on several of those gathered here tonight. If you have no yet let me know you wish to speak, please do so quietly as we call upon our first guest."

Briaen asks Gragnel, "Reverend Durbin. If you would please?"

Gragnel worriedly says, "Wolf Clan... Home..."

Gragnel distractedly asks himself, "Where was I?"

Gragnel says, "Oh. I remember. Tamsine."

Gragnel recites:
"Tamsine, sweet sister and mother.
Today we bring reverance to you.
You who gifted us with the idea of civilization.

Gragnel recites:
"Tamsine, goddess of warm hearths and comfortable homes.
Today we bring celebration to your name.
You who gifted us with both peace from Albreda balanced by destruction from Harawep."

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Trajan's altar candle.

Gragnel recites:
"Tamsine, loving tutor and reverent instructor.
We seek your guidence in this time of trial and test.
Show us the way to preserve what we have built here in your name.
Aide us in finding the path to take."

Unaka quietly says to Aaiyaah, "I need to focus right now."

Gragnel recites:
"Tamsine, look upon us with favor today.
Bring us the dove and spare us the spider.
We raise our voices to you and exhalt you in our words.
We, those of the faith who in your grace have given so much to."

Gragnel recites:
"Tamsine, hear our prayers and bless us in our deeds."

Gragnel loudly says, "Thank you all."

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel nods to Gragnel.

Tirost nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel sits down on the limestone bench.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Elurora continues to praise Gragnel.

Aerilia nods to Gragnel.

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Briaen says to Gragnel, "Well said. We thank you for your guidance."

You smile at Gragnel.

Imroth smiles at Gragnel.

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Unaka's altar candle.

Briaen says, "Gragnel calls upon Tamsine, to look upon us with favor. We humbled, who face dangerous and uncertain times. Let Her be praised. Let Her hear us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be praised..."

Unaka says, "Let her hear us."

Briaen asks Tirost, "My old friend. Knight of Meraud. If you would please?"

Tirost kneels down.

Nawain gazes at Tirost.

Briaen gazes at Tirost.

Tirost chants in a baritone voice:
"O immortal goddess, whose peace shields life,
Thank you for your blessings.
A tempest rages but your supple branches
Do not break."

Sukidesu gazes at Tirost.

Tirost chants in a baritone voice:
"Guide our steps to free our people,
And restore the order by which
Each in their time blossoms."

Briaen nods in agreement.

(Elurora cups the candle in her hands as she listens thoughtfully to the speakers.)

Briaen says to Tirost, "Thank you."

Briaen says, "I would ask now, just for a brief moment - for silence. As we sit still, present in this moment. I want you to envision those we may have lost in these attacks."

Briaen says, "Think of the lives they may yet not live. Think of the good and grace they could have brought to each of us."

(Aerilia bows her head and closes her eyes.)

Unaka takes in a deep breath, closing her eyes, as her great form achieves remarkable stillness.

(Sukidesu closes his eyes as he prays silently to Tamsine)

Briaen upliftingly says, "Tamsine, whose fire has always been the center of many a hearth, is not only the tender mother but also the shield over our roofs and the quiet strength in our temple walls. It is by Her grace that we find the power to protect our families, to stand firm in the face of destruction."

Briaen says, "We do not ask for comfort alone."

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Briaen asks you, "Yet I can think of no other who would see us comforted than Cateress Karayilma. If you would, please?"

Unaka gazes at you.

You say, "Gracious Tamsine, keeper of the hearth and protector of home, please wrap your gentle warmth around the people of Zoluren."

You say, "In their struggles, be their shelter, in their joys, be their light. Guide their hearts with your steady flame that they may find peace in your embrace."

You say, "May your love guard their homes, and may your comfort fill their spirits, now and always. May we yet see the safe return of the many missing."

You say, "Blessed Tamsine, watch over them with kindness and grace."

(Allye lowers her candle, its flickering light cast across her somber face. She places it gently upon the bench before the shrine, pausing to gaze at the Goddess' image before returning to her seat.)

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine guard us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be with us..."

Briaen says, "We can but remain steadfast in our faith, in prayer, and kinship. In times such as these, it is the food of the soul."

Briaen asks Nawain, "Sfarns del Dzive, if we could be graced by your words, please?"

Unaka gazes at Nawain.

(Nawain straightens, letting the familiar feeling of ritual give her voice a confidence she doesn't feel.)

Nawain recites:
"O Tamsine, Guardian of Hearth and Home, whose warmth kindles peace in mortal souls, extend Your grace over the city of Crossings."

You gaze at Nawain.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Nawain recites:
"Protect it and all those who find refuge within its walls from those who threaten the safety of our people."

Nawain recites:
"Let Your hearthflame burn strong, Gentle Mother, in every Hearth and every Heart that calls this place Home."

(Elurora gazes up at the night's sky as she listens to the prayer.)

Nawain recites:
"In Your name, may we always find refuge and strength. In Your name.""

(Nawain gazes towards the West, towards the Clans. Her eyes well with tears, and she offers, in a quieter, more urgent voice)

A tear runs down Ezathiel's face.

Gragnel frowns.

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Nawain urgently says, "Protect them, please, Tamsine. Everyone we can't find right now. They need to be okay."

Unaka nods to Nawain.

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Aerilia quietly says, "Let families be reuinited."

Elurora quietly says, "Please keep the innocent safe."

Briaen says to Nawain, "The faith is strengthened by your resolve. By your courage. By your leadersihp. We raise our voices in concert with your plea."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine, let no more be lost."

Briaen asks, "Is there anyone here gathered that has been moved to speak who has yet to have the chance?"

Tirost quietly says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Unaka quietly says, "I would speak."

Elurora smiles at Unaka.

Briaen nods graciously at Unaka, giving her a polite smile.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel observes Unaka with fascination.

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Unaka moves ponderously forward toward the image of Tamsine, directing her gaze into the hollow.

Unaka takes a deep breath.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Elurora gazes at Unaka.

Unaka says, "There are people out there who still live, suffering after these... encasements. The Traders who were away on business. Those visiting family. A few yet remain."

Ezathiel gazes at Unaka.

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "Tamsine, I bid you protect these people. Lend them the warmth of your fire, a small sense of peace."

A finger of flame leaps up from Unaka's altar candle.

Madigan praises Unaka.

Unaka says, "They feel lost. Without their homes, without their people. Tamsine, grant them a small piece of home, though you cannot fill this wound."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

You nod to Unaka.

Briaen nods to Unaka.

Unaka steps back again.

(Tirost's attention is entirely held by Unaka and her words.)

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you."

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine give them a home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine help them know they are watched over."

Briaen says, "The Maul of Truffenyi reminds us of the pain of loss and uncertain. And yet calls upon the hearth as the center of healing. Let us raise our voices in collective calling for that peace, short as it may be."

Kethrai quietly says, "Small piece of home..."

Elurora nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Peace."

Nawain nods to Briaen.

Briaen asks, "Who else is moved? Are there yet more voices amongst the faithful tonight?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Briaen says, "Tamsine. Tonight we ask for your guidance, your strength, and your protection."

Suddenly, you smell the scents of cinnamon and cloves, and you feel a gentle get firm squeeze on your shoulder, though when you look no one is there. The air feels heavy and honeyed, and a sense of warmth pervades you, as if you were sitting in front of a cozy fire. You hear the tinkling sound of laughter around you.

Sukidesu quietly says, "Mother...we feel you..."

Briaen passionately says, "As meteors fall and destruction looms, we invoke Tamsine s steadfast love to shelter us and this city. Let her spirit be the bulwark that no flame can breach, the wind that diverts the darkest clouds, and the silent hand that mends all that is broken. Let us call out to her now, that her watchful eye might see our need and preserve our home."

A shimmering, silvery cat materializes before you, padding softly across the ground. Looking aimless at first, it wanders its way toward Unaka and slips around her her ankles, luxuriously pulling itself between and around both feet in little circles. Unaka bends down to scratch the cat's ears, but it skips behind her legs and vanishes without a trace.

Unaka blinks.

Elurora blinks.

Kerennya grins at Unaka.

Gragnel glances at Unaka.

Ruea says, "Oh..."

You smile at Unaka.

Kethrai quietly says to Unaka, "We won't tell Truffenyi if you won't."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Perhaps it is true that Tamsine is Truffenyi's consort."

Unaka looks surprised a moment as the cat appears again, its tail brushing against her calf. It casually extracts itself and walks through the area, wending its way around the gatherers. Looking down, you find yourself staring into the cat's eyes, and for a moment you see a glimmer of stars. You hear a voice, "You are seen, and welcome. Continue on the path you have chosen. Right this world. Trust in Us." The cat sits for a moment, purring, as if inviting you to pet it. However, before you can reach it, it slips off and fades away entirely into air.

Madigan's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Nawain smiles.

Aerilia nods.

Ezathiel smiles.

Gragnel rubs his right ear.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Elurora gives a slight nod.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Kethrai distantly says, "Like trying to pet the Captain..."

Briaen says, "Praise the hearth, gathered faithful."

Nawain gazes heavenward with a long-suffering look and murmurs a prayer to Tamsine for patience.

You nod to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Blessed be Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says to Kethrai, "Cats are always too quick for me."

Madigan just touched a large coral shrine.

Briaen says, "Praise the peace between battles, the times ahead may have few moments of passing times such as these. Brief respites in what will surely be chaos."

(Sukidesu runs his fingers over his ruby cat and cries happy tears, "Blessed be Tamsine.")

Nawain glances at Briaen.

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Imroth praises Briaen.

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Kethrai says, "Connection to the hearth..."

(Elizzibiana rubs her face tiredly)

Briaen says, "Before we disband, I will offer a closing prayer. Please bow your heads."

(Elurora bows her head as requested.)

Kerennya bows her head in acknowledgement.

Gragnel bows his head in acknowledgement.

Imroth bows his head in acknowledgement.

Ezerak gazes down at the ground.

Valynn bows her head in acknowledgement.

Unaka bows her head.

(Tirost bows his head silently.)

(Aerilia bows her head.)

Briaen recites:
"Tamsine, Keeper of the Hearth, Mother of Peace, we stand before you with our hearts laid bare. Guard us now, as you have guarded countless homes before."

Briaen recites:
"Let your warmth surround this city, this shrine, and turn aside the destruction that seeks to darken our doors."

Briaen recites:
"As destruction looms from the skies above and fear howls with fury, we beseech you, Tamsine! Calm the storm with your steady presence. Like the watchful cat who guards the hearth, shelter the Crossing from the dangers that seek to claim us."

Briaen recites:
"So that we may rise to greet the challenge, still whole, still unbroken, under your steadfast gaze. May your blessings hold us and shelter us now and always, Tamsine, Lady of Hearth and Home."

Unaka quietly says, "Now and always."

Briaen recites:
"In your name, we humble mortals beg you - hear our plea."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Now and always."

Briaen grins at Unaka.

Nawain says, "Now and always."

Tempest Knight Saragos strides east.

Sukidesu says, "Now and always."

Madigan says, "Just so."

Briaen firmly says, "Now and always."

Imroth says, "Now and always."

Ezathiel whispers something to Nawain.

Briaen says, "Thank you, gathered faith. For your patience. For your trust. For the honor of serving you. Please depart and know that you are blessed."

Imroth says, "I hope that anyone who is without shelter during these difficult times can find the peace of the hearth that Tamsine brings."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Tirost says to Briaen, "Thank you and Nawain for gathering us together."

Madigan says to Briaen, "Great message. Thank you."

Aerilia says, "Thank you for the service."

Illiya says, "Thank you for a beautiful service."

Unaka quietly asks Briaen, "Do you mind if I ask a question of people while they are here? If you are finished?"

Tirost says to Unaka, "And thank you for being here, Unaka."

Madigan says to Nawain, "And, thank you."

Aaiyaah says, "Fantastic service, well done."

Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.

Briaen says to Unaka, "I do not mind at all."

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Nawain glances at Madigan.

Gragnel says to Briaen, "Thank you for bringing this congregation together."

Kerennya says, "Go ahead, Unaka."

Nawain rubs her head.

Nawain gives Madigan a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "And to you as well."

Unaka clears her throat.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Aerilia gazes at Unaka.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Gragnel raises an eyebrow in Unaka's direction.

Unaka slowly says, "I want to know if anyone is certain yet of who the real enemy is. Or where people are thinking."

You gaze at Unaka.

Briaen says, "I believe my thoughts on the matter are well known."

Kerennya says, "Someone we haven't met yet, I think."

Kyreena says, "I usually think in my head."

Kyreena says, "Sometimes outloud."

Elurora says, "I've said before it was something else, now I'm wondering if it was that thing the Rangers and Emapaths saw."

Unaka nods to Kyreena.

Casari says, "It's less clear than ever."

Sukidesu says, "I am less certain than ever before."

Nawain asks Elurora, "That thing Waydren mentioned?"

Unaka slowly says to Kyreena, "Sorry. I meant, if you think anything about what is causing all this, or who."

Kyreena smiles at Unaka.

Elurora says to Nawain, "The Gardener? The one that was hungry."

Madigan says, "No one bloody knows for sure Unaka."

You say, "At Waydren's gathering tonight, we were granted visions of a Gardener who once tended to Elanthia, who was imprisoned."

Kyreena says to Unaka, "Oh, thats a whole lot different."

Tirost says to Unaka, "I don't know, but I am told Asildu called out to the Heralds to prove that he could, and the clans were encased."

Kyreena beams at Unaka!

Trajan says, "I don't know if the Heralds wear boots, but if they do, Asildu for certain knows what their leather tastes like."

Trajan says, "And that concerns me."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "There was a new vision, just before this gathering. In it.. well, it appeared something ancient hungered to devour mana."

Unaka tensely says to Madigan, "I understand. I am simply... ready. I am ready to fight Truffenyi's true enemies, if only I can find them."

Unaka nods to Aerilia.

Unaka asks, "Devour mana, you say?"

Madigan says to Unaka, "}unak You and me both. I will be glad when the smart people figure it out."

Trajan says, "There's been destruction, and it's only come from one source so far."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Madigan clears his throat.

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

You say to Unaka, "I believe many of us are feeling the same way."

Aerilia says, "It wanted mana so much that it tore open the plane and brought in outside mana, and thus let outsiders in."

Sukidesu says, "I have difficulty believing that it's the Heralds...but it's hard to see what is unknown."

Kerennya says, "The mana devouring was from the past. We think it got the gardener from the vision in trouble, and they were imprisoned in a prison like the one our friends are in."

Gragnel says, "I can offer no more insight than the next fella, but what I do know is that I choose to place my faith in the Immortals. I advise others to do the same."

Ezathiel softly says, "I do not think we are going to be able to defeat such enemies without aid. So I think we should be seeking the favor of the immortals."

Unaka says, "Hmmm. I have asked Valenal to meet with me. I've heard he is a researcher of magic, and mana I would imagine."

Briaen nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

You ponder the meaning of Unaka's existence.

Unaka tensely says, "I must understand. I need to find the true cause."

You ask Unaka, "Do you trust him?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "I agree, Unaka. We must find the root cause."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Your faith is well received."

Sukidesu says, "If only there was a being as old as Elanthia that we could seek guidance from..."

Unaka says to you, "Truffenyi said not to trust just anyone coming with a message. But I have to do something."

Elurora says, "I tried to ask the Zemmy but alas."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Your words bolster my resolve."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Unaka says, "And I don't trust those other two."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "The enemy is suffering. Pointing a finger at the culprit is difficult."

Briaen says, "Asildu deserves oblivion and I intend to deliver him unto."

Unaka says, "I figure, if this Valenal can explain things simply enough that an untrained 'Tog like me can understand, maybe there's a chance he's telling the truth."

Madigan says, "An Asildu death costs two clans. I recommend we wait for whomever is pulling his strings to show himself."

Unaka says, "Even if he's not, worth a shot."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Casari says, "I wonder if Asildu is just... overcome and not in control of his own emotions. At least sometimes. And unfortunately, I found out... as Madigan said."

Kyreena says, "Not a very good trade."

Imroth says, "I have seen some clear intentions though. Asildu does not have people's wellbeing in his heart."

Madigan says, "It is not a good trade."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Madigan says, "And...it does nothing. Asildu goes down like a cheap cloak."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I thought he was a little odd at first, but thinking on it, he may be the only one not pushing an agenda on people..."

Ezerak says, "He does seem to feel the anger of the Heralds."

Briaen says to Madigan, "Your caution is wise, however my blood lust will not be tamed by wisdom."

Briaen says, "If his strings need be severed so that we can chase them to the puppet master's hand. So be it."

Kerennya says, "I have to wonder if Valenal isn't just an opportunist of some sort, driven by the elementals inside of him."

Avrenka says, "Valenal has an agenda, just as Liraxes does."

Briaen says, "And should he turn to seek forgiveness, may he find it at the edge of reality and may he pray his prayers can be heard from such places."

Unaka slowly asks, "Wait. He's got... elementals inside him?"

Aerilia asks Briaen, "There's no valor to be had in putting more people at risk to sate your bloodlust. Do you want to be responsible for the separation of more families?"

Ezerak asks Briaen, "And if your lack of restraint costs us another Clan, what then?"

You nod to Unaka.

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Kerennya nods to Unaka.

Unaka rubs one hand across her scalp, looking worried.

Kentara says to herself, "Totally not my scene here."

Madigan says to Unaka, "If he goes crazy, just kill him. He is not overly offended by it."

Danyte asks, "So more lost clan and people are worth "blood lust"?"

You say, "It is difficult to know whether you are speaking with him, or... one of them."

Unaka says, "Uhh. I didn't know that. Well, I guess maybe I'll talk to him anyway."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Sukidesu says, "He usually tries to warn people though, I'm told."

Avrenka says to you, "Illiya figured it out ... watch how he speaks and how he behaves ... each elemental has its own personality quirks."

You say, "Well, perhaps not always difficult. If he tries to eat rocks, it might be an elemental, for example."

Kerennya says, "I missed the warning, to my own sorrow."

You say to Avrenka, "That does make sense."

Madigan says to Sukidesu, "He is polite like that. Interesting fellow."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "I understand the wisdom of your question. I do not understand the patience to continue to allow us to be attacked."

Trajan asks, "As long as they're all in consensus, I'm sure that's... fine?"

Avrenka says, "Fire elemental is flighty, desire state change ... earth elemental is slow speaking, rooted in concrete ideas."

Unaka slowly says, "So I'm trusting my understanding to... a guy who eats rocks."

Azume casually asks you, "...does that mean my brother Tystreith is an elemental??"

Unaka grunts softly.

Elurora says, "And wears sandwiches as hats."

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Azume casually says, "He is an elemental mage, I guess..."

Trajan says, "I've seen barbarians eat worse."

Madigan nods to Unaka.

You quietly ask Azume, "Does your brother eat rocks?"

Imroth exclaims, "Also wears sandwiches as hats!"

Unaka says, "Well. I still guess it's worth a shot."

Azume casually says, "He licks them. He says he's 'communing' but..."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "As far as I know, we have wrung everything we can out of him. However...at this point, any breadcrumbs are good."

You say to Azume, "Perhaps worth looking into."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "He's.. at times a reasonable man, like any other. At times he is controlled by entities with.. childlike curisoity and no restraint."

Shaylynne says, "Maybe he has a mineral deficiency."

Avrenka says, "Him eating rocks and wearing sandwiches was likely the Electricity elemental."

Avrenka says, "Procedural driven, spoke in mathematics, didn't understand anatomy or individuality."

Unaka says to Madigan, "Oh? Yeah. I guess I haven't heard it all yet. Anyway I told him to explain it all in small words."

Madigan says to Elurora, "I think your point got talked over in the beginning. I agree. The vision today may have shed a ton of light on the real culprit behind all of this."

Imroth says, "I have eaten weird stuff too, he seems alright."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Ezerak says to Briaen, "I'll not stop you. And I hope I'll not say that I told you so."

Kerennya says to Unaka, "If you are lucky enough to get Valenal the man, you just might get that."

Madigan says to Unaka, "I like small words. I understand them better as well."

Tirost asks Madigan, "Do you have a sense of who or what it might be?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "On this point, we are in accord."

Unaka says to Elurora, "Did you have an idea? I might have missed it."

Unaka says, "Sometimes it's hard to hear when you all talk at once."

Sukidesu nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Imroth asks Ezerak, "I told you so?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "But let us also not forget that I am not a more accomplished warrior than is Casari. My vengence my well flow true and strong now, but my ability to deliver it may not be enough."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Of sorts. The Empaths and Rangers did a thing today, and in their vision they saw, let's call it the First Gardener, it created but it was also hungry."

Casari says to Briaen, "It seems like I won't be able to predict what side I will think is right by the time that's tested."

Elurora says to Unaka, "It seemed to desire mana? And it was seen tearing holes to get at this mana? I think? Then it was put in a null prison."

Unaka nods to Elurora.

Nawain quietly says to Briaen, "You can take him."

Unaka slowly asks, "What do you mean, Gardener?"

Ezerak says to Imroth, "If Briaen were to attack Asildu, and the Heralds strike another Clan, village, or town. Or city."

Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Briaen says to Casari, "For my sake, let us hope we are aligned."

Severei says, "I just want to stab him a little."

Avrenka asks Elurora, "I missed this vision ... mind telling me its entiriety?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "Our best guess is, the First Gardener was a Herald."

Elurora asks Avrenka, "I did not see it myself, but perhaps Allye or Illiya did?"

Imroth says to Ezerak, "I am laughing because you seem to be on my side now when you were once clearly not. I should be saying "I told you so" to you."

Elurora says, "Or Lady Valynn."

Unaka slowly asks, "The Heralds like... plants?"

Elurora asks Unaka, "I'm not sure. We saw an orange dragon become a woman, then touch this being and it started to create things?"

Madigan says to Elurora, "Which...is the best breadcrumb we have had as far as I can tell. That was a very, very interesting vision."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Well, they saw."

Unaka says, "Wow. Okay."

Ruea says to Imroth, "Be sweet, darling. It's a stressful time."

Ezerak says to Imroth, "Perhaps so. And feel free, if it helps you in some way. But I cannot ignore the evidence in front of me."

Imroth says, "We all can change sides as quickly as we can change where our finger points."

You quietly say to Avrenka, "I'd be happy to share it with you in detail after this. It was... quite a lot to take in."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Our guess is that it was a Herald, but perhaps an earlier one than what we know as the Heralds."

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Unaka asks, "Okay. So it made a new Herald, and that Herald started to create?"

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "We could all use a bit of sweetness."

Gragnel says, "No need to change sides when you side with the Immortals, so there's that."

Aerilia says, "But creating made it hungry for mana. More and more of it."

Madigan says, "Which...Asildu may be representing...that disgruntled Heralds or Outcast Heralds. That is a working theory."

Unaka nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Unaka asks, "And what's this about mana?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "But it made a hole and pulled in mana from the outside, and that led to the world being damaged, which is why that Herald got put into the null prison."

Avrenka says, "It's interesting cuz Asildu claimed that all the Heralds worked and thought in unison."

Madigan says, "Pardon me friends."

Avrenka says, "Clearly a complete lie."

Sukidesu says, "Either that, or even he is misinformed."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Yeah. I don't trust him."

Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Trajan asks, "Does it matter who the puppet master is, when we only have access to the puppets?"

Elurora asks, "If it's a Herald, perhaps since it was the First Gardener, it is...something not quite a Herald?"

Unaka says to Trajan, "Yeah. I think it does."

Sukidesu asks, "A proto-Herald?"

Avrenka asks, "By the way ... what was the origin of this vision that Waydren just received? Was this channeled thru someone? Or was it just another Elanthia vision?"

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "If it is untrue, that does not make it a lie. He could just be ignorant on the matter, the same as the rest of us."

Sukidesu says, "It was a vision, no channeling through anyone but Empaths and Rangers."

Ezathiel softly says, "It has been a long night. I must bed down and get some rest. Safe paths all. My thanks to those who put this together."

Unaka says, "See, if I want to stop a gopher from getting into the turnips, I can't just plug the holes. I've got to get the gopher."

Avrenka says to Ezerak, "Or perhaps the Heralds that he is thinking of work in unison."

Elurora gives Unaka a slight nod.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Illiya affectionately says to Ezathiel, "Night Ezzy."

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "A ritual similar to the one we tried the first time we got a vision."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Safe paths."

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "Or the only ones he knows of."

Avrenka asks, "So not thru Asildu?"

(Nawain distracts herself from the conversation by cleaning the parts of the pink coral shrine that aren't moss-covered, refilling incense, adding holy water and more candles.)

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "Correct."

Trajan asks Unaka, "'What will we do when we puzzle through it?"

Avrenka says, "One would hope Elanthia is not a deceiver."

Valynn says to Avrenka, "All the rangers and empaths saw the same thing."

Unaka says to Trajan, "Once we find the enemy, we fight it. Whatever it takes."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Illiya says to Avrenka, "It was an attempt to seal the wounds caused by sorcery using knitted aether with Rangers beseeching Elanthia to reveal the location of the wounds."

Gragnel says, "I have duties to tend to at the Temple, so I shall leave you all in peace. Walk in the light of the Immortals and no shadow shall harm you."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'The real enemy seems to be staying just out of blade's reach, though. We would need a way to draw it out."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Interesting."

Imroth says, "Finding the enemy seems to be the hard part."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Unaka says, "Well, we've got to. We'll keep at it."

Aerilia says, "If it's hungry for mana, could we.. draw a lot of mana to one location? Maybe that's what attracted it to Arhat's in the first place."

Unaka says, "There are towns that depend on us. Refugees from the Clans now, too."

Unaka asks, "What kind of mana does it like?"

You ask, "Set a trap for it somehow?"

Aerilia says, "All kinds."

Trajan says, "The best way to capture prey is to use appropriate bait."

Sukidesu says, "I would think Life...but...yeah, probably all."

Kerennya says to Aerilia, "I think Saragos has something like that in the works. A repeat of what led to our friends being taken."

Unaka asks, "All mixed together?"

Briaen says, "Perhaps it will accept the blood of Asildu."

Avrenka says, "I wonder if there's a way to convince the Heralds that sorcery isn't bad."

Avrenka says, "Get them on our side, y'know."

Casari says, "I wonder if it can eat the Bulwark."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to appreciate holy mana, but I'm unsure what it prefers."

Elurora slowly asks, "The Null Prison doesn't have holy mana, is this because the Heralds cannot make use of holy mana?"

Imroth says, "Life I would guess."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Perhaps so."

Kerennya says to Avrenka, "I think that may have been the point of the vision, though. The Heralds think sorcery is bad because one of them was the one who may have brought it to this world."

Unaka says to Briaen, "I know you're an Inquisitor, and you want him dead. I hear that. I am itching to fight too. But I've gotta talk to Truffenyi first."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "'I believe they're of the opinion that sorcery is bad for *them*."

You ask, "If they cannot use Holy mana, could it perhaps be used better against them?"

Avrenka says, "I wonder why we don't see any Lunar dragons."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Dead is but the first stage of his repentence."

Avrenka says, "Since they apparently can use that mana type."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "If this thing likes sorcery, which would perhaps make sense if it was after something not native to our plane, could holy mana then be...more useful against it?"

Aerilia asks, "That's a thought. Lure it in with life, elemental and lunar. Trap or kill it with holy?"

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Unaka says to Briaen, "If it turns out it was all him, he will taste my maul."

Casari says, "Or can't use holy mana... yet? If it was having to keep trying new types to sustain its hunger."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "That is as solid of an idea as any so far."

You say to Casari, "Hmm, that could get messy, in that case."

Casari says, "Or to sate it, anyway. You know what I mean."

Kyreena asks, "Or maybe it has holy and using the others to feed its sorcery tastes?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Elurora says, "Which could mean when folks are casting sorcery like Sir Imroth's party, we're feeding it."

Unaka asks, "So wait, it can't use Holy?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Trajan says, "Asildu is a pawn. A culpable pawn, but still a pawn."

Casari says to Unaka, "That's a guess. It's all guesses."

You say, "There was no Holy mana used in the Null Prison. Perhaps we are assuming too much based on that, though."

Ezerak says to you, "Also possible."

Ezerak says, "We know so little still, that all we can do is make assumptions and conjecture."

Nawain asks, "Hunh. Maybe it wasn't Sihmiauri eating the aether, then. Maybe it was this.. Gardener, thing?"

Avrenka says, "According to Valenal, the energy stealing only happens with native mana casting ... and not sorcery casting."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to have interest in holy mana, but it's a leap to guess what that means."

Aerilia says, "Liraxes has said the same."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Elurora says to Nawain, "Which might have been what cut your strings."

Avrenka says, "And the Immortals have made it clear, at least to me, that Sorcery aids them as well."

Unaka fixes Avrenka with a heavy, ponderous stare.

You say to Shaylynne, "It felt... unhappy to see decay happen to the things it created, yes. I'm not sure if that was its original intent in using more and more mana."

Aerilia asks, "So maybe holy isn't the weapon, but sorcery?"

Casari asks, "That just... sounds wrong, doesn't it?"

Briaen says, "There are such things as Sorcerous Holy entities. Rare, as we may be."

Kerennya says to Shaylynne, "To me, the hunger for mana seemed more like an addiction."

Shaylynne says, "It was a lot to take in, but I wonder if it understood you can't have life without death and have balance."

Unaka slowly says, "Well... thanks for all your thoughts."

Elurora slowly asks, "This may sound a little crazy, but what if we had Sir Imroth do another party...but this time we're ready with a...net or something to pull it out?"

Trajan says, "If anyone is keeping track of these clues on a cork board, I'm sure they're running out of string by now."

Imroth asks, "A net!?"

Shaylynne asks, "A holy net?"

Elurora asks, "A lasso?"

Elurora says, "But, yes."

Illiya says, "Oh this idea gets better and better."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Illiya says, "Imroth loves nets."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Interesting idea."

Reriyn says, "Bless a bunch of nets."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I hope you find some answers with Valenal, Good luck."

Tirost says to Unaka, "It seems to me that the Immortals sense of balance and that of Liraxes and Valenal - or the elementals inhabiting him - point back to the state of things before wild magic. Asildu and Miraena's message has always been to cease sorcery, and their visions seem to focus on a pure plane to the exclusion of others."

Imroth exclaims, "I am ready with the net!"

Unaka nods to Shaylynne.

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Elurora says to Imroth, "We might need a big net."

Unaka says, "Yeah. But I don't like them."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "I know these are trying times, but how are you faring, Lady Unaka? You seemed...unlike yourself, today."

Avrenka asks, "What are we trying to catch?"

Ezerak says to Elurora, "I am not sure that this is an enemy that any of our conventional weapons will work on, but that is an interesting idea."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "If their goal excludes the Immortals, I don't like them eithr."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "They're very quick to justify the murder of three clans as due punishment. It's disgusting."

Unaka says to Sukidesu, "Uh. Tired."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "It wouldn't be a physical net or rope, it would be made out of holy mana. Clerics and Paladins working together, perhaps?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Trajan says, "At their most benign, Asildu and Miraena are pawns."

Unaka says, "Been a lot of work to do, helping the refugees."

Elurora says to Ezerak, "But I am tired and the idea sounds crazy to me now, it will probably sound even crazier when I get some rest."

Unaka nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Briaen says to Trajan, "Perhaps. A conduit is still a threat."

Tirost says to Unaka, "Grateful for what you do, Unaka. Thanks again for coming."

Ezerak asks Elurora, "I understood that part, but...what do we do next if it works?"

Unaka says, "Yeah. I'm glad folks are taking comfort in the Immortals."

Nawain says, "It is gratifying to see so many choose the Gods, even under such threat."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "Do not forget to rest, even heroes need downtime."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "We're going to need a really big holy weapon?"

Unaka says, "I'd better go now."

Unaka nods to Sukidesu.

Unaka says, "Yeah. Rest."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you for your prayer and your continued guidance."

Elurora glances at Unaka.

Trajan says to Unaka, "'Your presence is always comforting. Thank you for attending."

Unaka says, "Good bye."

You say to Unaka, "Safe paths and good rest to you."

Trajan snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.

Nawain waves to Unaka.

Kerennya says, "Safe paths, Unaka."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Thank you for coming."

Imroth waves to Unaka.

Aerilia says, "Be well."

Holy Guardian Unaka strides east.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Tirost says, "I should take my leave as well."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Did you see the vision that just occurred in its entireity? I'd be curious to hear of it all if you've the time."

Tirost says to Briaen, "Take care, my friend."

Elurora says, "I should go feed Dog and get soem rest."

Ezerak says, "I should head back south."

Briaen says to Tirost, "Dawnmother guide you."

(Illiya gives Avrenka some notes about the vision)

Ezerak says to Briaen, "Good luck on your quest, whatever that may mean."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "Let us hope it returns our lost friends."

Imroth says, "Alright well I am out too."

Trajan says, "I do find it reassuring that the Immortals seem to approve of what we've been doing so far."

Imroth says, "I hope we can actually point at the evil soon."

Aerilia says, "This idea of luring it out has me hopeful."

Imroth says, "Also, I would love to throw another socery party. If you all want."

Imroth says, "Let me know."

Illiya exclaims to Shaylynne, "Stuff keeps happening, we'll never be caught up!"

Shaylynne exclaims to Illiya, "I know!"

Shaylynne says, "We will try."

Trajan says, "If he throws another 'party', someone needs to be in charge of bringing the void trap."

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Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast

2024-09-08T14:37:59Z

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{{Log
|date=2024-09-06
|gamedate=450-09-38
|eventname=Gathering the Steadfast
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Allye
|log=
[Tamsine's Rest]
A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine, one of the patron goddesses of the town. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench, where the weary traveler might take some rest in the shade, leave offerings of flowers or food, and contemplate matters of the soul and spirit.You also see a low gate and a flat rock.
Also here: Firehawk Casari, Musical Enthusiast Kentara, Serial Killer Damiza who is darkened by an unnatural shadow, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who has a fiery visage, Knight of Meraud Tirost, Knight Errant Trajan, Ezathiel, Holy Vengeance Imroth, Lanahh Pejek'zhra Isaish, Khozh Elizzibiana who is shadowed by the spectral image of a grey-eyed viper formed of fire and smoke, Druid Zyros who has a stony visage, Dawnsworn Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Reverend Gragnel, Holy Lash Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sister Severei, Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu who is kneeling and Enelne's Daughter Azume.
Obvious paths: east.
Room Number: 11691
Room Exits: go low gate

Briaen says, "We will give others a few more moments to join us. Nawain has candles to distribute, if you would like one."

Briaen says, "For those of you have only just arrived, welcome. The floor will be opened for any who wish to speak to this gathering. Do please let me know if you have prepared statements, prayers, or hymns."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Tirost asks Illiya, "Can I trouble you for healing?"

You say to Nawain, "Thank you."

Tirost warmly says to Illiya, "Thanks as always."

Ezathiel softly says to Nawain, "I have no prayer to offer but would like a candle to show my honoring of Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says, "Not right now, thank you."

Briaen says, "Good evening, gathered faithful. Please take a moment to find a comfortable location to sit. Nawain is passing out candles, should you like one. If you've come prepared with statements, hymns, or prayer, do please let me know. We will begin momentarily."

Zyros says, "I'd like a candle as well."

Imroth says to Nawain, "I would take a candle, if I am offered."

(Elurora moves to stand behind the bench.)

Briaen says, "Brothers and sisters, we gather in these uncertain times, with the warmth of our hearths threatened and the safety of our homes shaken by forces beyond our understanding."

Briaen says, "Once peaceful clans, where families broke bread and the fires of hearths burned brightly, now lie in ruin. Struck down by the meteors from the above, brought by the Heralds and their foul representative."

Briaen strongly says, "But here, in the heart of Crossing, we stand yet unbowed."

Briaen says, "Though fear tries to creep into our hearts, we will not be ruled by it. We call upon Tamsine, the gentle hand who weaves the threads of peace and protection through our lives."

Unaka quietly asks, "May I have a candle?"

(Nawain flinches a bit and firms her lips at some thought, then offers a lit candle to Unaka, failing to meet the 'Togs gaze.)

Briaen says, "Tonight, the faithful gather in hopes that Tamsine will hear our prayers, as we uplift our voices in hopes of protection of this, the city of the Crossing. I will be calling on several of those gathered here tonight. If you have no yet let me know you wish to speak, please do so quietly as we call upon our first guest."

Briaen asks Gragnel, "Reverend Durbin. If you would please?"

Gragnel worriedly says, "Wolf Clan... Home..."

Gragnel distractedly asks himself, "Where was I?"

Gragnel says, "Oh. I remember. Tamsine."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, sweet sister and mother.

Today we bring reverance to you.

You who gifted us with the idea of civilization.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, goddess of warm hearths and comfortable homes.

Today we bring celebration to your name.

You who gifted us with both peace from Albreda balanced by destruction from Harawep."

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Trajan's altar candle.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, loving tutor and reverent instructor.

We seek your guidence in this time of trial and test.

Show us the way to preserve what we have built here in your name.

Aide us in finding the path to take."

Unaka quietly says to Aaiyaah, "I need to focus right now."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, look upon us with favor today.

Bring us the dove and spare us the spider.

We raise our voices to you and exhalt you in our words.

We, those of the faith who in your grace have given so much to."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, hear our prayers and bless us in our deeds."

Gragnel loudly says, "Thank you all."

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel nods to Gragnel.

Tirost nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel sits down on the limestone bench.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Elurora continues to praise Gragnel.

Aerilia nods to Gragnel.

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Briaen says to Gragnel, "Well said. We thank you for your guidance."

You smile at Gragnel.

Imroth smiles at Gragnel.

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Unaka's altar candle.

Briaen says, "Gragnel calls upon Tamsine, to look upon us with favor. We humbled, who face dangerous and uncertain times. Let Her be praised. Let Her hear us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be praised..."

Unaka says, "Let her hear us."

Briaen asks Tirost, "My old friend. Knight of Meraud. If you would please?"

(Elurora cups the candle in her hands as she listens thoughtfully to the speakers.)

Briaen says to Tirost, "Thank you."

Briaen says, "I would ask now, just for a brief moment - for silence. As we sit still, present in this moment. I want you to envision those we may have lost in these attacks."

Briaen says, "Think of the lives they may yet not live. Think of the good and grace they could have brought to each of us."

(Aerilia bows her head and closes her eyes.)

Unaka takes in a deep breath, closing her eyes, as her great form achieves remarkable stillness.

(Sukidesu closes his eyes as he prays silently to Tamsine)

Briaen upliftingly says, "Tamsine, whose fire has always been the center of many a hearth, is not only the tender mother but also the shield over our roofs and the quiet strength in our temple walls. It is by Her grace that we find the power to protect our families, to stand firm in the face of destruction."

Briaen says, "We do not ask for comfort alone."

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Briaen asks you, "Yet I can think of no other who would see us comforted than Cateress Karayilma. If you would, please?"

Unaka gazes at you.

You say, "Gracious Tamsine, keeper of the hearth and protector of home, please wrap your gentle warmth around the people of Zoluren."

You say, "In their struggles, be their shelter, in their joys, be their light. Guide their hearts with your steady flame that they may find peace in your embrace."

You say, "May your love guard their homes, and may your comfort fill their spirits, now and always. May we yet see the safe return of the many missing."

You say, "Blessed Tamsine, watch over them with kindness and grace."

(Allye lowers her candle, its flickering light cast across her somber face. She places it gently upon the bench before the shrine, pausing to gaze at the Goddess' image before returning to her seat.)

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine guard us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be with us..."

Briaen says, "We can but remain steadfast in our faith, in prayer, and kinship. In times such as these, it is the food of the soul."

Briaen asks Nawain, "Sfarns del Dzive, if we could be graced by your words, please?"

Unaka gazes at Nawain.

(Nawain straightens, letting the familiar feeling of ritual give her voice a confidence she doesn't feel.)

Nawain recites:

"O Tamsine, Guardian of Hearth and Home, whose warmth kindles peace in mortal souls, extend Your grace over the city of Crossings."

You gaze at Nawain.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Nawain recites:

"Protect it and all those who find refuge within its walls from those who threaten the safety of our people."

Nawain recites:

"Let Your hearthflame burn strong, Gentle Mother, in every Hearth and every Heart that calls this place Home."

(Elurora gazes up at the night's sky as she listens to the prayer.)

Nawain recites:

"In Your name, may we always find refuge and strength. In Your name.""

(Nawain gazes towards the West, towards the Clans. Her eyes well with tears, and she offers, in a quieter, more urgent voice)

A tear runs down Ezathiel's face.

Gragnel frowns.

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Nawain urgently says, "Protect them, please, Tamsine. Everyone we can't find right now. They need to be okay."

Unaka nods to Nawain.

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Aerilia quietly says, "Let families be reuinited."

Elurora quietly says, "Please keep the innocent safe."

Briaen says to Nawain, "The faith is strengthened by your resolve. By your courage. By your leadersihp. We raise our voices in concert with your plea."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine, let no more be lost."

Briaen asks, "Is there anyone here gathered that has been moved to speak who has yet to have the chance?"

Tirost quietly says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Unaka quietly says, "I would speak."

Elurora smiles at Unaka.

Briaen nods graciously at Unaka, giving her a polite smile.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel observes Unaka with fascination.

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Unaka moves ponderously forward toward the image of Tamsine, directing her gaze into the hollow.

Unaka takes a deep breath.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Elurora gazes at Unaka.

Unaka says, "There are people out there who still live, suffering after these... encasements. The Traders who were away on business. Those visiting family. A few yet remain."

Ezathiel gazes at Unaka.

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "Tamsine, I bid you protect these people. Lend them the warmth of your fire, a small sense of peace."

A finger of flame leaps up from Unaka's altar candle.

Madigan praises Unaka.

Unaka says, "They feel lost. Without their homes, without their people. Tamsine, grant them a small piece of home, though you cannot fill this wound."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

You nod to Unaka.

Briaen nods to Unaka.

Unaka steps back again.

(Tirost's attention is entirely held by Unaka and her words.)

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you."

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine give them a home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine help them know they are watched over."

Briaen says, "The Maul of Truffenyi reminds us of the pain of loss and uncertain. And yet calls upon the hearth as the center of healing. Let us raise our voices in collective calling for that peace, short as it may be."

Kethrai quietly says, "Small piece of home..."

Elurora nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Peace."

Nawain nods to Briaen.

Briaen asks, "Who else is moved? Are there yet more voices amongst the faithful tonight?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Briaen says, "Tamsine. Tonight we ask for your guidance, your strength, and your protection."

Suddenly, you smell the scents of cinnamon and cloves, and you feel a gentle get firm squeeze on your shoulder, though when you look no one is there. The air feels heavy and honeyed, and a sense of warmth pervades you, as if you were sitting in front of a cozy fire. You hear the tinkling sound of laughter around you.

Sukidesu quietly says, "Mother...we feel you..."

Briaen passionately says, "As meteors fall and destruction looms, we invoke Tamsine s steadfast love to shelter us and this city. Let her spirit be the bulwark that no flame can breach, the wind that diverts the darkest clouds, and the silent hand that mends all that is broken. Let us call out to her now, that her watchful eye might see our need and preserve our home."

A shimmering, silvery cat materializes before you, padding softly across the ground. Looking aimless at first, it wanders its way toward Unaka and slips around her her ankles, luxuriously pulling itself between and around both feet in little circles. Unaka bends down to scratch the cat's ears, but it skips behind her legs and vanishes without a trace.

Unaka blinks.

Elurora blinks.

Kerennya grins at Unaka.

Gragnel glances at Unaka.

Ruea says, "Oh..."

You smile at Unaka.

Kethrai quietly says to Unaka, "We won't tell Truffenyi if you won't."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Perhaps it is true that Tamsine is Truffenyi's consort."

Unaka looks surprised a moment as the cat appears again, its tail brushing against her calf. It casually extracts itself and walks through the area, wending its way around the gatherers. Looking down, you find yourself staring into the cat's eyes, and for a moment you see a glimmer of stars. You hear a voice, "You are seen, and welcome. Continue on the path you have chosen. Right this world. Trust in Us." The cat sits for a moment, purring, as if inviting you to pet it. However, before you can reach it, it slips off and fades away entirely into air.

Madigan's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Nawain smiles.

Aerilia nods.

Ezathiel smiles.

Gragnel rubs his right ear.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Elurora gives a slight nod.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Kethrai distantly says, "Like trying to pet the Captain..."

Briaen says, "Praise the hearth, gathered faithful."

Nawain gazes heavenward with a long-suffering look and murmurs a prayer to Tamsine for patience.

You nod to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Blessed be Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says to Kethrai, "Cats are always too quick for me."

Madigan just touched a large coral shrine.

Briaen says, "Praise the peace between battles, the times ahead may have few moments of passing times such as these. Brief respites in what will surely be chaos."

(Sukidesu runs his fingers over his ruby cat and cries happy tears, "Blessed be Tamsine.")

Nawain glances at Briaen.

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Imroth praises Briaen.

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Kethrai says, "Connection to the hearth..."

(Elizzibiana rubs her face tiredly)

Briaen says, "Before we disband, I will offer a closing prayer. Please bow your heads."

(Elurora bows her head as requested.)

Kerennya bows her head in acknowledgement.

Gragnel bows his head in acknowledgement.

Imroth bows his head in acknowledgement.

Ezerak gazes down at the ground.

Valynn bows her head in acknowledgement.

Unaka bows her head.

(Tirost bows his head silently.)

(Aerilia bows her head.)

Briaen recites:

"Tamsine, Keeper of the Hearth, Mother of Peace, we stand before you with our hearts laid bare. Guard us now, as you have guarded countless homes before."

Briaen recites:

"Let your warmth surround this city, this shrine, and turn aside the destruction that seeks to darken our doors."

Briaen recites:

"As destruction looms from the skies above and fear howls with fury, we beseech you, Tamsine! Calm the storm with your steady presence. Like the watchful cat who guards the hearth, shelter the Crossing from the dangers that seek to claim us."

Briaen recites:

"So that we may rise to greet the challenge, still whole, still unbroken, under your steadfast gaze. May your blessings hold us and shelter us now and always, Tamsine, Lady of Hearth and Home."

Unaka quietly says, "Now and always."

Briaen recites:

"In your name, we humble mortals beg you - hear our plea."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Now and always."

Briaen grins at Unaka.

Nawain says, "Now and always."

Tempest Knight Saragos strides east.

Sukidesu says, "Now and always."

Madigan says, "Just so."

Briaen firmly says, "Now and always."

Imroth says, "Now and always."

Ezathiel whispers something to Nawain.

Briaen says, "Thank you, gathered faith. For your patience. For your trust. For the honor of serving you. Please depart and know that you are blessed."

Imroth says, "I hope that anyone who is without shelter during these difficult times can find the peace of the hearth that Tamsine brings."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Tirost says to Briaen, "Thank you and Nawain for gathering us together."

Madigan says to Briaen, "Great message. Thank you."

Aerilia says, "Thank you for the service."

Illiya says, "Thank you for a beautiful service."

Unaka quietly asks Briaen, "Do you mind if I ask a question of people while they are here? If you are finished?"

Tirost says to Unaka, "And thank you for being here, Unaka."

Madigan says to Nawain, "And, thank you."

Aaiyaah says, "Fantastic service, well done."

Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.

Briaen says to Unaka, "I do not mind at all."

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Nawain glances at Madigan.

Gragnel says to Briaen, "Thank you for bringing this congregation together."

Kerennya says, "Go ahead, Unaka."

Nawain rubs her head.

Nawain gives Madigan a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "And to you as well."

Unaka clears her throat.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Aerilia gazes at Unaka.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Gragnel raises an eyebrow in Unaka's direction.

Unaka slowly says, "I want to know if anyone is certain yet of who the real enemy is. Or where people are thinking."

You gaze at Unaka.

Briaen says, "I believe my thoughts on the matter are well known."

Kerennya says, "Someone we haven't met yet, I think."

Kyreena says, "I usually think in my head."

Kyreena says, "Sometimes outloud."

Elurora says, "I've said before it was something else, now I'm wondering if it was that thing the Rangers and Emapaths saw."

Unaka nods to Kyreena.

Casari says, "It's less clear than ever."

Sukidesu says, "I am less certain than ever before."

Nawain asks Elurora, "That thing Waydren mentioned?"

Unaka slowly says to Kyreena, "Sorry. I meant, if you think anything about what is causing all this, or who."

Kyreena smiles at Unaka.

Elurora says to Nawain, "The Gardener? The one that was hungry."

Madigan says, "No one bloody knows for sure Unaka."

You say, "At Waydren's gathering tonight, we were granted visions of a Gardener who once tended to Elanthia, who was imprisoned."

Kyreena says to Unaka, "Oh, thats a whole lot different."

Tirost says to Unaka, "I don't know, but I am told Asildu called out to the Heralds to prove that he could, and the clans were encased."

Kyreena beams at Unaka!

Trajan says, "I don't know if the Heralds wear boots, but if they do, Asildu for certain knows what their leather tastes like."

Trajan says, "And that concerns me."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "There was a new vision, just before this gathering. In it.. well, it appeared something ancient hungered to devour mana."

Unaka tensely says to Madigan, "I understand. I am simply... ready. I am ready to fight Truffenyi's true enemies, if only I can find them."

Unaka nods to Aerilia.

Unaka asks, "Devour mana, you say?"

Madigan says to Unaka, "}unak You and me both. I will be glad when the smart people figure it out."

Trajan says, "There's been destruction, and it's only come from one source so far."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Madigan clears his throat.

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

You say to Unaka, "I believe many of us are feeling the same way."

Aerilia says, "It wanted mana so much that it tore open the plane and brought in outside mana, and thus let outsiders in."

Sukidesu says, "I have difficulty believing that it's the Heralds...but it's hard to see what is unknown."

Kerennya says, "The mana devouring was from the past. We think it got the gardener from the vision in trouble, and they were imprisoned in a prison like the one our friends are in."

Gragnel says, "I can offer no more insight than the next fella, but what I do know is that I choose to place my faith in the Immortals. I advise others to do the same."

Ezathiel softly says, "I do not think we are going to be able to defeat such enemies without aid. So I think we should be seeking the favor of the immortals."

Unaka says, "Hmmm. I have asked Valenal to meet with me. I've heard he is a researcher of magic, and mana I would imagine."

Briaen nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

You ponder the meaning of Unaka's existence.

Unaka tensely says, "I must understand. I need to find the true cause."

You ask Unaka, "Do you trust him?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "I agree, Unaka. We must find the root cause."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Your faith is well received."

Sukidesu says, "If only there was a being as old as Elanthia that we could seek guidance from..."

Unaka says to you, "Truffenyi said not to trust just anyone coming with a message. But I have to do something."

Elurora says, "I tried to ask the Zemmy but alas."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Your words bolster my resolve."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Unaka says, "And I don't trust those other two."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "The enemy is suffering. Pointing a finger at the culprit is difficult."

Briaen says, "Asildu deserves oblivion and I intend to deliver him unto."

Unaka says, "I figure, if this Valenal can explain things simply enough that an untrained 'Tog like me can understand, maybe there's a chance he's telling the truth."

Madigan says, "An Asildu death costs two clans. I recommend we wait for whomever is pulling his strings to show himself."

Unaka says, "Even if he's not, worth a shot."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Casari says, "I wonder if Asildu is just... overcome and not in control of his own emotions. At least sometimes. And unfortunately, I found out... as Madigan said."

Kyreena says, "Not a very good trade."

Imroth says, "I have seen some clear intentions though. Asildu does not have people's wellbeing in his heart."

Madigan says, "It is not a good trade."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Madigan says, "And...it does nothing. Asildu goes down like a cheap cloak."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I thought he was a little odd at first, but thinking on it, he may be the only one not pushing an agenda on people..."

Ezerak says, "He does seem to feel the anger of the Heralds."

Briaen says to Madigan, "Your caution is wise, however my blood lust will not be tamed by wisdom."

Briaen says, "If his strings need be severed so that we can chase them to the puppet master's hand. So be it."

Kerennya says, "I have to wonder if Valenal isn't just an opportunist of some sort, driven by the elementals inside of him."

Avrenka says, "Valenal has an agenda, just as Liraxes does."

Briaen says, "And should he turn to seek forgiveness, may he find it at the edge of reality and may he pray his prayers can be heard from such places."

Unaka slowly asks, "Wait. He's got... elementals inside him?"

Aerilia asks Briaen, "There's no valor to be had in putting more people at risk to sate your bloodlust. Do you want to be responsible for the separation of more families?"

Ezerak asks Briaen, "And if your lack of restraint costs us another Clan, what then?"

You nod to Unaka.

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Kerennya nods to Unaka.

Unaka rubs one hand across her scalp, looking worried.

Kentara says to herself, "Totally not my scene here."

Madigan says to Unaka, "If he goes crazy, just kill him. He is not overly offended by it."

Danyte asks, "So more lost clan and people are worth "blood lust"?"

You say, "It is difficult to know whether you are speaking with him, or... one of them."

Unaka says, "Uhh. I didn't know that. Well, I guess maybe I'll talk to him anyway."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Sukidesu says, "He usually tries to warn people though, I'm told."

Avrenka says to you, "Illiya figured it out ... watch how he speaks and how he behaves ... each elemental has its own personality quirks."

You say, "Well, perhaps not always difficult. If he tries to eat rocks, it might be an elemental, for example."

Kerennya says, "I missed the warning, to my own sorrow."

You say to Avrenka, "That does make sense."

Madigan says to Sukidesu, "He is polite like that. Interesting fellow."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "I understand the wisdom of your question. I do not understand the patience to continue to allow us to be attacked."

Trajan asks, "As long as they're all in consensus, I'm sure that's... fine?"

Avrenka says, "Fire elemental is flighty, desire state change ... earth elemental is slow speaking, rooted in concrete ideas."

Unaka slowly says, "So I'm trusting my understanding to... a guy who eats rocks."

Azume casually asks you, "...does that mean my brother Tystreith is an elemental??"

Unaka grunts softly.

Elurora says, "And wears sandwiches as hats."

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Azume casually says, "He is an elemental mage, I guess..."

Trajan says, "I've seen barbarians eat worse."

Madigan nods to Unaka.

You quietly ask Azume, "Does your brother eat rocks?"

Imroth exclaims, "Also wears sandwiches as hats!"

Unaka says, "Well. I still guess it's worth a shot."

Azume casually says, "He licks them. He says he's 'communing' but..."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "As far as I know, we have wrung everything we can out of him. However...at this point, any breadcrumbs are good."

You say to Azume, "Perhaps worth looking into."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "He's.. at times a reasonable man, like any other. At times he is controlled by entities with.. childlike curisoity and no restraint."

Shaylynne says, "Maybe he has a mineral deficiency."

Avrenka says, "Him eating rocks and wearing sandwiches was likely the Electricity elemental."

Avrenka says, "Procedural driven, spoke in mathematics, didn't understand anatomy or individuality."

Unaka says to Madigan, "Oh? Yeah. I guess I haven't heard it all yet. Anyway I told him to explain it all in small words."

Madigan says to Elurora, "I think your point got talked over in the beginning. I agree. The vision today may have shed a ton of light on the real culprit behind all of this."

Imroth says, "I have eaten weird stuff too, he seems alright."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Ezerak says to Briaen, "I'll not stop you. And I hope I'll not say that I told you so."

Kerennya says to Unaka, "If you are lucky enough to get Valenal the man, you just might get that."

Madigan says to Unaka, "I like small words. I understand them better as well."

Tirost asks Madigan, "Do you have a sense of who or what it might be?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "On this point, we are in accord."

Unaka says to Elurora, "Did you have an idea? I might have missed it."

Unaka says, "Sometimes it's hard to hear when you all talk at once."

Sukidesu nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Imroth asks Ezerak, "I told you so?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "But let us also not forget that I am not a more accomplished warrior than is Casari. My vengence my well flow true and strong now, but my ability to deliver it may not be enough."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Of sorts. The Empaths and Rangers did a thing today, and in their vision they saw, let's call it the First Gardener, it created but it was also hungry."

Casari says to Briaen, "It seems like I won't be able to predict what side I will think is right by the time that's tested."

Elurora says to Unaka, "It seemed to desire mana? And it was seen tearing holes to get at this mana? I think? Then it was put in a null prison."

Unaka nods to Elurora.

Nawain quietly says to Briaen, "You can take him."

Unaka slowly asks, "What do you mean, Gardener?"

Ezerak says to Imroth, "If Briaen were to attack Asildu, and the Heralds strike another Clan, village, or town. Or city."

Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Briaen says to Casari, "For my sake, let us hope we are aligned."

Severei says, "I just want to stab him a little."

Avrenka asks Elurora, "I missed this vision ... mind telling me its entiriety?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "Our best guess is, the First Gardener was a Herald."

Elurora asks Avrenka, "I did not see it myself, but perhaps Allye or Illiya did?"

Imroth says to Ezerak, "I am laughing because you seem to be on my side now when you were once clearly not. I should be saying "I told you so" to you."

Elurora says, "Or Lady Valynn."

Unaka slowly asks, "The Heralds like... plants?"

Elurora asks Unaka, "I'm not sure. We saw an orange dragon become a woman, then touch this being and it started to create things?"

Madigan says to Elurora, "Which...is the best breadcrumb we have had as far as I can tell. That was a very, very interesting vision."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Well, they saw."

Unaka says, "Wow. Okay."

Ruea says to Imroth, "Be sweet, darling. It's a stressful time."

Ezerak says to Imroth, "Perhaps so. And feel free, if it helps you in some way. But I cannot ignore the evidence in front of me."

Imroth says, "We all can change sides as quickly as we can change where our finger points."

You quietly say to Avrenka, "I'd be happy to share it with you in detail after this. It was... quite a lot to take in."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Our guess is that it was a Herald, but perhaps an earlier one than what we know as the Heralds."

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Unaka asks, "Okay. So it made a new Herald, and that Herald started to create?"

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "We could all use a bit of sweetness."

Gragnel says, "No need to change sides when you side with the Immortals, so there's that."

Aerilia says, "But creating made it hungry for mana. More and more of it."

Madigan says, "Which...Asildu may be representing...that disgruntled Heralds or Outcast Heralds. That is a working theory."

Unaka nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Unaka asks, "And what's this about mana?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "But it made a hole and pulled in mana from the outside, and that led to the world being damaged, which is why that Herald got put into the null prison."

Avrenka says, "It's interesting cuz Asildu claimed that all the Heralds worked and thought in unison."

Madigan says, "Pardon me friends."

Avrenka says, "Clearly a complete lie."

Sukidesu says, "Either that, or even he is misinformed."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Yeah. I don't trust him."

Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Trajan asks, "Does it matter who the puppet master is, when we only have access to the puppets?"

Elurora asks, "If it's a Herald, perhaps since it was the First Gardener, it is...something not quite a Herald?"

Unaka says to Trajan, "Yeah. I think it does."

Sukidesu asks, "A proto-Herald?"

Avrenka asks, "By the way ... what was the origin of this vision that Waydren just received? Was this channeled thru someone? Or was it just another Elanthia vision?"

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "If it is untrue, that does not make it a lie. He could just be ignorant on the matter, the same as the rest of us."

Sukidesu says, "It was a vision, no channeling through anyone but Empaths and Rangers."

Ezathiel softly says, "It has been a long night. I must bed down and get some rest. Safe paths all. My thanks to those who put this together."

Unaka says, "See, if I want to stop a gopher from getting into the turnips, I can't just plug the holes. I've got to get the gopher."

Avrenka says to Ezerak, "Or perhaps the Heralds that he is thinking of work in unison."

Elurora gives Unaka a slight nod.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Illiya affectionately says to Ezathiel, "Night Ezzy."

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "A ritual similar to the one we tried the first time we got a vision."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Safe paths."

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "Or the only ones he knows of."

Avrenka asks, "So not thru Asildu?"

(Nawain distracts herself from the conversation by cleaning the parts of the pink coral shrine that aren't moss-covered, refilling incense, adding holy water and more candles.)

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "Correct."

Trajan asks Unaka, "'What will we do when we puzzle through it?"

Avrenka says, "One would hope Elanthia is not a deceiver."

Valynn says to Avrenka, "All the rangers and empaths saw the same thing."

Unaka says to Trajan, "Once we find the enemy, we fight it. Whatever it takes."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Illiya says to Avrenka, "It was an attempt to seal the wounds caused by sorcery using knitted aether with Rangers beseeching Elanthia to reveal the location of the wounds."

Gragnel says, "I have duties to tend to at the Temple, so I shall leave you all in peace. Walk in the light of the Immortals and no shadow shall harm you."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'The real enemy seems to be staying just out of blade's reach, though. We would need a way to draw it out."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Interesting."

Imroth says, "Finding the enemy seems to be the hard part."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Unaka says, "Well, we've got to. We'll keep at it."

Aerilia says, "If it's hungry for mana, could we.. draw a lot of mana to one location? Maybe that's what attracted it to Arhat's in the first place."

Unaka says, "There are towns that depend on us. Refugees from the Clans now, too."

Unaka asks, "What kind of mana does it like?"

You ask, "Set a trap for it somehow?"

Aerilia says, "All kinds."

Trajan says, "The best way to capture prey is to use appropriate bait."

Sukidesu says, "I would think Life...but...yeah, probably all."

Kerennya says to Aerilia, "I think Saragos has something like that in the works. A repeat of what led to our friends being taken."

Unaka asks, "All mixed together?"

Briaen says, "Perhaps it will accept the blood of Asildu."

Avrenka says, "I wonder if there's a way to convince the Heralds that sorcery isn't bad."

Avrenka says, "Get them on our side, y'know."

Casari says, "I wonder if it can eat the Bulwark."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to appreciate holy mana, but I'm unsure what it prefers."

Elurora slowly asks, "The Null Prison doesn't have holy mana, is this because the Heralds cannot make use of holy mana?"

Imroth says, "Life I would guess."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Perhaps so."

Kerennya says to Avrenka, "I think that may have been the point of the vision, though. The Heralds think sorcery is bad because one of them was the one who may have brought it to this world."

Unaka says to Briaen, "I know you're an Inquisitor, and you want him dead. I hear that. I am itching to fight too. But I've gotta talk to Truffenyi first."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "'I believe they're of the opinion that sorcery is bad for *them*."

You ask, "If they cannot use Holy mana, could it perhaps be used better against them?"

Avrenka says, "I wonder why we don't see any Lunar dragons."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Dead is but the first stage of his repentence."

Avrenka says, "Since they apparently can use that mana type."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "If this thing likes sorcery, which would perhaps make sense if it was after something not native to our plane, could holy mana then be...more useful against it?"

Aerilia asks, "That's a thought. Lure it in with life, elemental and lunar. Trap or kill it with holy?"

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Unaka says to Briaen, "If it turns out it was all him, he will taste my maul."

Casari says, "Or can't use holy mana... yet? If it was having to keep trying new types to sustain its hunger."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "That is as solid of an idea as any so far."

You say to Casari, "Hmm, that could get messy, in that case."

Casari says, "Or to sate it, anyway. You know what I mean."

Kyreena asks, "Or maybe it has holy and using the others to feed its sorcery tastes?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Elurora says, "Which could mean when folks are casting sorcery like Sir Imroth's party, we're feeding it."

Unaka asks, "So wait, it can't use Holy?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Trajan says, "Asildu is a pawn. A culpable pawn, but still a pawn."

Casari says to Unaka, "That's a guess. It's all guesses."

You say, "There was no Holy mana used in the Null Prison. Perhaps we are assuming too much based on that, though."

Ezerak says to you, "Also possible."

Ezerak says, "We know so little still, that all we can do is make assumptions and conjecture."

Nawain asks, "Hunh. Maybe it wasn't Sihmiauri eating the aether, then. Maybe it was this.. Gardener, thing?"

Avrenka says, "According to Valenal, the energy stealing only happens with native mana casting ... and not sorcery casting."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to have interest in holy mana, but it's a leap to guess what that means."

Aerilia says, "Liraxes has said the same."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Elurora says to Nawain, "Which might have been what cut your strings."

Avrenka says, "And the Immortals have made it clear, at least to me, that Sorcery aids them as well."

Unaka fixes Avrenka with a heavy, ponderous stare.

You say to Shaylynne, "It felt... unhappy to see decay happen to the things it created, yes. I'm not sure if that was its original intent in using more and more mana."

Aerilia asks, "So maybe holy isn't the weapon, but sorcery?"

Casari asks, "That just... sounds wrong, doesn't it?"

Briaen says, "There are such things as Sorcerous Holy entities. Rare, as we may be."

Kerennya says to Shaylynne, "To me, the hunger for mana seemed more like an addiction."

Shaylynne says, "It was a lot to take in, but I wonder if it understood you can't have life without death and have balance."

Unaka slowly says, "Well... thanks for all your thoughts."

Elurora slowly asks, "This may sound a little crazy, but what if we had Sir Imroth do another party...but this time we're ready with a...net or something to pull it out?"

Trajan says, "If anyone is keeping track of these clues on a cork board, I'm sure they're running out of string by now."

Imroth asks, "A net!?"

Shaylynne asks, "A holy net?"

Elurora asks, "A lasso?"

Elurora says, "But, yes."

Illiya says, "Oh this idea gets better and better."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Illiya says, "Imroth loves nets."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Interesting idea."

Reriyn says, "Bless a bunch of nets."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I hope you find some answers with Valenal, Good luck."

Tirost says to Unaka, "It seems to me that the Immortals sense of balance and that of Liraxes and Valenal - or the elementals inhabiting him - point back to the state of things before wild magic. Asildu and Miraena's message has always been to cease sorcery, and their visions seem to focus on a pure plane to the exclusion of others."

Imroth exclaims, "I am ready with the net!"

Unaka nods to Shaylynne.

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Elurora says to Imroth, "We might need a big net."

Unaka says, "Yeah. But I don't like them."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "I know these are trying times, but how are you faring, Lady Unaka? You seemed...unlike yourself, today."

Avrenka asks, "What are we trying to catch?"

Ezerak says to Elurora, "I am not sure that this is an enemy that any of our conventional weapons will work on, but that is an interesting idea."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "If their goal excludes the Immortals, I don't like them eithr."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "They're very quick to justify the murder of three clans as due punishment. It's disgusting."

Unaka says to Sukidesu, "Uh. Tired."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "It wouldn't be a physical net or rope, it would be made out of holy mana. Clerics and Paladins working together, perhaps?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Trajan says, "At their most benign, Asildu and Miraena are pawns."

Unaka says, "Been a lot of work to do, helping the refugees."

Elurora says to Ezerak, "But I am tired and the idea sounds crazy to me now, it will probably sound even crazier when I get some rest."

Unaka nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Briaen says to Trajan, "Perhaps. A conduit is still a threat."

Tirost says to Unaka, "Grateful for what you do, Unaka. Thanks again for coming."

Ezerak asks Elurora, "I understood that part, but...what do we do next if it works?"

Unaka says, "Yeah. I'm glad folks are taking comfort in the Immortals."

Nawain says, "It is gratifying to see so many choose the Gods, even under such threat."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "Do not forget to rest, even heroes need downtime."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "We're going to need a really big holy weapon?"

Unaka says, "I'd better go now."

Unaka nods to Sukidesu.

Unaka says, "Yeah. Rest."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you for your prayer and your continued guidance."

Elurora glances at Unaka.

Trajan says to Unaka, "'Your presence is always comforting. Thank you for attending."

Unaka says, "Good bye."

You say to Unaka, "Safe paths and good rest to you."

Trajan snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.

Nawain waves to Unaka.

Kerennya says, "Safe paths, Unaka."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Thank you for coming."

Imroth waves to Unaka.

Aerilia says, "Be well."

Holy Guardian Unaka strides east.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Tirost says, "I should take my leave as well."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Did you see the vision that just occurred in its entireity? I'd be curious to hear of it all if you've the time."

Tirost says to Briaen, "Take care, my friend."

Elurora says, "I should go feed Dog and get soem rest."

Ezerak says, "I should head back south."

Briaen says to Tirost, "Dawnmother guide you."

(Illiya gives Avrenka some notes about the vision)

Ezerak says to Briaen, "Good luck on your quest, whatever that may mean."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "Let us hope it returns our lost friends."

Imroth says, "Alright well I am out too."

Trajan says, "I do find it reassuring that the Immortals seem to approve of what we've been doing so far."

Imroth says, "I hope we can actually point at the evil soon."

Aerilia says, "This idea of luring it out has me hopeful."

Imroth says, "Also, I would love to throw another socery party. If you all want."

Imroth says, "Let me know."

Illiya exclaims to Shaylynne, "Stuff keeps happening, we'll never be caught up!"

Shaylynne exclaims to Illiya, "I know!"

Shaylynne says, "We will try."

Trajan says, "If he throws another 'party', someone needs to be in charge of bringing the void trap."

}}

Briaen

2024-09-08T14:33:04Z

KIDDB2: /* Books */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
2020-07-12
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T14:32:47Z

KIDDB2: /* Logs */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia.
Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T14:31:59Z

KIDDB2: /* Books */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
2023-09-30
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
2024-01-21
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
2024-02-10
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
2024-09-06
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T14:29:08Z

KIDDB2: /* Description */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Dawnsworn Briaen Huns, Knight Penitent of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight with stark white streaks at the temple, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some anloral hairbeads etched with holy symbols. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be mature. 
His has an impeccably groomed beard that lends him a distinguished look. 
His forearm has a tattoo of a gold-outlined sheaf of ripened wheat shaded in soft aurorean hues. 
A spectral torch lit with pale ivory flame seethes and drifts around Briaen in erratic circles. 
He is in good shape. 

He is wearing a long white cassock that drapes to the floor in soft folds, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a plain black prayer sash, an engraved silver censer suspended from a sturdy chain and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
September 30, 2023
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
January 21, 2024
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
February 10, 2024
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
September 06, 2024
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:50:45Z

KIDDB2: /* Character History */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 
450 - 3 Lirisa (September 06, 2024) - Witness to an avatar of [[Tamsine]]. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast|log]])

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
September 30, 2023
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
January 21, 2024
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
February 10, 2024
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
September 06, 2024
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:45:07Z

KIDDB2: /* Books */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|
July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
September 30, 2023
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
January 21, 2024
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
February 10, 2024
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
September 06, 2024
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:44:31Z

KIDDB2: /* Notable Items */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.

'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.

'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."

'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Title
|Published
|Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''
|July 12, 2020
|Briaen's follow up to Zamidren's Book's original publication, [[The Undying Threat]].
|}
:

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
September 30, 2023
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
January 21, 2024
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
February 10, 2024
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
September 06, 2024
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:34:32Z

KIDDB2: /* Logs */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Event Title
!Date
!Summary
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''
|
September 30, 2023
|Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''
|
January 21, 2024
|Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''
|
February 10, 2024
|Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.
|-
|'''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''
|
September 06, 2024
|Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.
|}
::

::

::

::

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:27:18Z

KIDDB2: /* Logs */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240906_Gathering_the_Steadfast|Gathering the Steadfast]]'''===
:September 06, 2024
::Summary: Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.

Briaen

2024-09-08T04:26:42Z

KIDDB2: /* Logs */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

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:September 06, 2024
::Summary: Briaen and Nawain call all those of faith to gather together kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Tamsine, patron of the Crossing. A prayer circle will be formed in hopes of protecting the city. A discussion of the faithful’s preparation and response to current threats is expected to take place thereafter.

Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast

2024-09-08T04:25:16Z

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|eventname=Gathering the Steadfast
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[Tamsine's Rest]
A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine, one of the patron goddesses of the town. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench, where the weary traveler might take some rest in the shade, leave offerings of flowers or food, and contemplate matters of the soul and spirit.You also see a low gate and a flat rock.
Also here: Firehawk Casari, Musical Enthusiast Kentara, Serial Killer Damiza who is darkened by an unnatural shadow, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who has a fiery visage, Knight of Meraud Tirost, Knight Errant Trajan, Ezathiel, Holy Vengeance Imroth, Lanahh Pejek'zhra Isaish, Khozh Elizzibiana who is shadowed by the spectral image of a grey-eyed viper formed of fire and smoke, Druid Zyros who has a stony visage, Dawnsworn Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Reverend Gragnel, Holy Lash Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sister Severei, Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu who is kneeling and Enelne's Daughter Azume.
Obvious paths: east.
Room Number: 11691
Room Exits: go low gate

Briaen says, "We will give others a few more moments to join us. Nawain has candles to distribute, if you would like one."

Briaen says, "For those of you have only just arrived, welcome. The floor will be opened for any who wish to speak to this gathering. Do please let me know if you have prepared statements, prayers, or hymns."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Tirost asks Illiya, "Can I trouble you for healing?"

You say to Nawain, "Thank you."

Tirost warmly says to Illiya, "Thanks as always."

Ezathiel softly says to Nawain, "I have no prayer to offer but would like a candle to show my honoring of Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says, "Not right now, thank you."

Briaen says, "Good evening, gathered faithful. Please take a moment to find a comfortable location to sit. Nawain is passing out candles, should you like one. If you've come prepared with statements, hymns, or prayer, do please let me know. We will begin momentarily."

Zyros says, "I'd like a candle as well."

Imroth says to Nawain, "I would take a candle, if I am offered."

(Elurora moves to stand behind the bench.)

Briaen says, "Brothers and sisters, we gather in these uncertain times, with the warmth of our hearths threatened and the safety of our homes shaken by forces beyond our understanding."

Briaen says, "Once peaceful clans, where families broke bread and the fires of hearths burned brightly, now lie in ruin. Struck down by the meteors from the above, brought by the Heralds and their foul representative."

Briaen strongly says, "But here, in the heart of Crossing, we stand yet unbowed."

Briaen says, "Though fear tries to creep into our hearts, we will not be ruled by it. We call upon Tamsine, the gentle hand who weaves the threads of peace and protection through our lives."

Unaka quietly asks, "May I have a candle?"

(Nawain flinches a bit and firms her lips at some thought, then offers a lit candle to Unaka, failing to meet the 'Togs gaze.)

Briaen says, "Tonight, the faithful gather in hopes that Tamsine will hear our prayers, as we uplift our voices in hopes of protection of this, the city of the Crossing. I will be calling on several of those gathered here tonight. If you have no yet let me know you wish to speak, please do so quietly as we call upon our first guest."

Briaen asks Gragnel, "Reverend Durbin. If you would please?"

Gragnel worriedly says, "Wolf Clan... Home..."

Gragnel distractedly asks himself, "Where was I?"

Gragnel says, "Oh. I remember. Tamsine."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, sweet sister and mother.

Today we bring reverance to you.

You who gifted us with the idea of civilization.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, goddess of warm hearths and comfortable homes.

Today we bring celebration to your name.

You who gifted us with both peace from Albreda balanced by destruction from Harawep."

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Trajan's altar candle.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, loving tutor and reverent instructor.

We seek your guidence in this time of trial and test.

Show us the way to preserve what we have built here in your name.

Aide us in finding the path to take."

Unaka quietly says to Aaiyaah, "I need to focus right now."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, look upon us with favor today.

Bring us the dove and spare us the spider.

We raise our voices to you and exhalt you in our words.

We, those of the faith who in your grace have given so much to."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, hear our prayers and bless us in our deeds."

Gragnel loudly says, "Thank you all."

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel nods to Gragnel.

Tirost nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel sits down on the limestone bench.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Elurora continues to praise Gragnel.

Aerilia nods to Gragnel.

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Briaen says to Gragnel, "Well said. We thank you for your guidance."

You smile at Gragnel.

Imroth smiles at Gragnel.

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Unaka's altar candle.

Briaen says, "Gragnel calls upon Tamsine, to look upon us with favor. We humbled, who face dangerous and uncertain times. Let Her be praised. Let Her hear us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be praised..."

Unaka says, "Let her hear us."

Briaen asks Tirost, "My old friend. Knight of Meraud. If you would please?"

(Elurora cups the candle in her hands as she listens thoughtfully to the speakers.)

Briaen says to Tirost, "Thank you."

Briaen says, "I would ask now, just for a brief moment - for silence. As we sit still, present in this moment. I want you to envision those we may have lost in these attacks."

Briaen says, "Think of the lives they may yet not live. Think of the good and grace they could have brought to each of us."

(Aerilia bows her head and closes her eyes.)

Unaka takes in a deep breath, closing her eyes, as her great form achieves remarkable stillness.

(Sukidesu closes his eyes as he prays silently to Tamsine)

Briaen upliftingly says, "Tamsine, whose fire has always been the center of many a hearth, is not only the tender mother but also the shield over our roofs and the quiet strength in our temple walls. It is by Her grace that we find the power to protect our families, to stand firm in the face of destruction."

Briaen says, "We do not ask for comfort alone."

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Briaen asks you, "Yet I can think of no other who would see us comforted than Cateress Karayilma. If you would, please?"

Unaka gazes at you.

You say, "Gracious Tamsine, keeper of the hearth and protector of home, please wrap your gentle warmth around the people of Zoluren."

You say, "In their struggles, be their shelter, in their joys, be their light. Guide their hearts with your steady flame that they may find peace in your embrace."

You say, "May your love guard their homes, and may your comfort fill their spirits, now and always. May we yet see the safe return of the many missing."

You say, "Blessed Tamsine, watch over them with kindness and grace."

(Allye lowers her candle, its flickering light cast across her somber face. She places it gently upon the bench before the shrine, pausing to gaze at the Goddess' image before returning to her seat.)

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine guard us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be with us..."

Briaen says, "We can but remain steadfast in our faith, in prayer, and kinship. In times such as these, it is the food of the soul."

Briaen asks Nawain, "Sfarns del Dzive, if we could be graced by your words, please?"

Unaka gazes at Nawain.

(Nawain straightens, letting the familiar feeling of ritual give her voice a confidence she doesn't feel.)

Nawain recites:

"O Tamsine, Guardian of Hearth and Home, whose warmth kindles peace in mortal souls, extend Your grace over the city of Crossings."

You gaze at Nawain.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Nawain recites:

"Protect it and all those who find refuge within its walls from those who threaten the safety of our people."

Nawain recites:

"Let Your hearthflame burn strong, Gentle Mother, in every Hearth and every Heart that calls this place Home."

(Elurora gazes up at the night's sky as she listens to the prayer.)

Nawain recites:

"In Your name, may we always find refuge and strength. In Your name.""

(Nawain gazes towards the West, towards the Clans. Her eyes well with tears, and she offers, in a quieter, more urgent voice)

A tear runs down Ezathiel's face.

Gragnel frowns.

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Nawain urgently says, "Protect them, please, Tamsine. Everyone we can't find right now. They need to be okay."

Unaka nods to Nawain.

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Aerilia quietly says, "Let families be reuinited."

Elurora quietly says, "Please keep the innocent safe."

Briaen says to Nawain, "The faith is strengthened by your resolve. By your courage. By your leadersihp. We raise our voices in concert with your plea."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine, let no more be lost."

Briaen asks, "Is there anyone here gathered that has been moved to speak who has yet to have the chance?"

Tirost quietly says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Unaka quietly says, "I would speak."

Elurora smiles at Unaka.

Briaen nods graciously at Unaka, giving her a polite smile.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel observes Unaka with fascination.

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Unaka moves ponderously forward toward the image of Tamsine, directing her gaze into the hollow.

Unaka takes a deep breath.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Elurora gazes at Unaka.

Unaka says, "There are people out there who still live, suffering after these... encasements. The Traders who were away on business. Those visiting family. A few yet remain."

Ezathiel gazes at Unaka.

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "Tamsine, I bid you protect these people. Lend them the warmth of your fire, a small sense of peace."

A finger of flame leaps up from Unaka's altar candle.

Madigan praises Unaka.

Unaka says, "They feel lost. Without their homes, without their people. Tamsine, grant them a small piece of home, though you cannot fill this wound."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

You nod to Unaka.

Briaen nods to Unaka.

Unaka steps back again.

(Tirost's attention is entirely held by Unaka and her words.)

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you."

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine give them a home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine help them know they are watched over."

Briaen says, "The Maul of Truffenyi reminds us of the pain of loss and uncertain. And yet calls upon the hearth as the center of healing. Let us raise our voices in collective calling for that peace, short as it may be."

Kethrai quietly says, "Small piece of home..."

Elurora nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Peace."

Nawain nods to Briaen.

Briaen asks, "Who else is moved? Are there yet more voices amongst the faithful tonight?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Briaen says, "Tamsine. Tonight we ask for your guidance, your strength, and your protection."

Suddenly, you smell the scents of cinnamon and cloves, and you feel a gentle get firm squeeze on your shoulder, though when you look no one is there. The air feels heavy and honeyed, and a sense of warmth pervades you, as if you were sitting in front of a cozy fire. You hear the tinkling sound of laughter around you.

Sukidesu quietly says, "Mother...we feel you..."

Briaen passionately says, "As meteors fall and destruction looms, we invoke Tamsine s steadfast love to shelter us and this city. Let her spirit be the bulwark that no flame can breach, the wind that diverts the darkest clouds, and the silent hand that mends all that is broken. Let us call out to her now, that her watchful eye might see our need and preserve our home."

A shimmering, silvery cat materializes before you, padding softly across the ground. Looking aimless at first, it wanders its way toward Unaka and slips around her her ankles, luxuriously pulling itself between and around both feet in little circles. Unaka bends down to scratch the cat's ears, but it skips behind her legs and vanishes without a trace.

Unaka blinks.

Elurora blinks.

Kerennya grins at Unaka.

Gragnel glances at Unaka.

Ruea says, "Oh..."

You smile at Unaka.

Kethrai quietly says to Unaka, "We won't tell Truffenyi if you won't."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Perhaps it is true that Tamsine is Truffenyi's consort."

Unaka looks surprised a moment as the cat appears again, its tail brushing against her calf. It casually extracts itself and walks through the area, wending its way around the gatherers. Looking down, you find yourself staring into the cat's eyes, and for a moment you see a glimmer of stars. You hear a voice, "You are seen, and welcome. Continue on the path you have chosen. Right this world. Trust in Us." The cat sits for a moment, purring, as if inviting you to pet it. However, before you can reach it, it slips off and fades away entirely into air.

Madigan's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Nawain smiles.

Aerilia nods.

Ezathiel smiles.

Gragnel rubs his right ear.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Elurora gives a slight nod.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Kethrai distantly says, "Like trying to pet the Captain..."

Briaen says, "Praise the hearth, gathered faithful."

Nawain gazes heavenward with a long-suffering look and murmurs a prayer to Tamsine for patience.

You nod to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Blessed be Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says to Kethrai, "Cats are always too quick for me."

Madigan just touched a large coral shrine.

Briaen says, "Praise the peace between battles, the times ahead may have few moments of passing times such as these. Brief respites in what will surely be chaos."

(Sukidesu runs his fingers over his ruby cat and cries happy tears, "Blessed be Tamsine.")

Nawain glances at Briaen.

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Imroth praises Briaen.

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Kethrai says, "Connection to the hearth..."

(Elizzibiana rubs her face tiredly)

Briaen says, "Before we disband, I will offer a closing prayer. Please bow your heads."

(Elurora bows her head as requested.)

Kerennya bows her head in acknowledgement.

Gragnel bows his head in acknowledgement.

Imroth bows his head in acknowledgement.

Ezerak gazes down at the ground.

Valynn bows her head in acknowledgement.

Unaka bows her head.

(Tirost bows his head silently.)

(Aerilia bows her head.)

Briaen recites:

"Tamsine, Keeper of the Hearth, Mother of Peace, we stand before you with our hearts laid bare. Guard us now, as you have guarded countless homes before."

Briaen recites:

"Let your warmth surround this city, this shrine, and turn aside the destruction that seeks to darken our doors."

Briaen recites:

"As destruction looms from the skies above and fear howls with fury, we beseech you, Tamsine! Calm the storm with your steady presence. Like the watchful cat who guards the hearth, shelter the Crossing from the dangers that seek to claim us."

Briaen recites:

"So that we may rise to greet the challenge, still whole, still unbroken, under your steadfast gaze. May your blessings hold us and shelter us now and always, Tamsine, Lady of Hearth and Home."

Unaka quietly says, "Now and always."

Briaen recites:

"In your name, we humble mortals beg you - hear our plea."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Now and always."

Briaen grins at Unaka.

Nawain says, "Now and always."

Tempest Knight Saragos strides east.

Sukidesu says, "Now and always."

Madigan says, "Just so."

Briaen firmly says, "Now and always."

Imroth says, "Now and always."

Ezathiel whispers something to Nawain.

Briaen says, "Thank you, gathered faith. For your patience. For your trust. For the honor of serving you. Please depart and know that you are blessed."

Imroth says, "I hope that anyone who is without shelter during these difficult times can find the peace of the hearth that Tamsine brings."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Tirost says to Briaen, "Thank you and Nawain for gathering us together."

Madigan says to Briaen, "Great message. Thank you."

Aerilia says, "Thank you for the service."

Illiya says, "Thank you for a beautiful service."

Unaka quietly asks Briaen, "Do you mind if I ask a question of people while they are here? If you are finished?"

Tirost says to Unaka, "And thank you for being here, Unaka."

Madigan says to Nawain, "And, thank you."

Aaiyaah says, "Fantastic service, well done."

Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.

Briaen says to Unaka, "I do not mind at all."

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Nawain glances at Madigan.

Gragnel says to Briaen, "Thank you for bringing this congregation together."

Kerennya says, "Go ahead, Unaka."

Nawain rubs her head.

Nawain gives Madigan a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "And to you as well."

Unaka clears her throat.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Aerilia gazes at Unaka.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Gragnel raises an eyebrow in Unaka's direction.

Unaka slowly says, "I want to know if anyone is certain yet of who the real enemy is. Or where people are thinking."

You gaze at Unaka.

Briaen says, "I believe my thoughts on the matter are well known."

Kerennya says, "Someone we haven't met yet, I think."

Kyreena says, "I usually think in my head."

Kyreena says, "Sometimes outloud."

Elurora says, "I've said before it was something else, now I'm wondering if it was that thing the Rangers and Emapaths saw."

Unaka nods to Kyreena.

Casari says, "It's less clear than ever."

Sukidesu says, "I am less certain than ever before."

Nawain asks Elurora, "That thing Waydren mentioned?"

Unaka slowly says to Kyreena, "Sorry. I meant, if you think anything about what is causing all this, or who."

Kyreena smiles at Unaka.

Elurora says to Nawain, "The Gardener? The one that was hungry."

Madigan says, "No one bloody knows for sure Unaka."

You say, "At Waydren's gathering tonight, we were granted visions of a Gardener who once tended to Elanthia, who was imprisoned."

Kyreena says to Unaka, "Oh, thats a whole lot different."

Tirost says to Unaka, "I don't know, but I am told Asildu called out to the Heralds to prove that he could, and the clans were encased."

Kyreena beams at Unaka!

Trajan says, "I don't know if the Heralds wear boots, but if they do, Asildu for certain knows what their leather tastes like."

Trajan says, "And that concerns me."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "There was a new vision, just before this gathering. In it.. well, it appeared something ancient hungered to devour mana."

Unaka tensely says to Madigan, "I understand. I am simply... ready. I am ready to fight Truffenyi's true enemies, if only I can find them."

Unaka nods to Aerilia.

Unaka asks, "Devour mana, you say?"

Madigan says to Unaka, "}unak You and me both. I will be glad when the smart people figure it out."

Trajan says, "There's been destruction, and it's only come from one source so far."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Madigan clears his throat.

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

You say to Unaka, "I believe many of us are feeling the same way."

Aerilia says, "It wanted mana so much that it tore open the plane and brought in outside mana, and thus let outsiders in."

Sukidesu says, "I have difficulty believing that it's the Heralds...but it's hard to see what is unknown."

Kerennya says, "The mana devouring was from the past. We think it got the gardener from the vision in trouble, and they were imprisoned in a prison like the one our friends are in."

Gragnel says, "I can offer no more insight than the next fella, but what I do know is that I choose to place my faith in the Immortals. I advise others to do the same."

Ezathiel softly says, "I do not think we are going to be able to defeat such enemies without aid. So I think we should be seeking the favor of the immortals."

Unaka says, "Hmmm. I have asked Valenal to meet with me. I've heard he is a researcher of magic, and mana I would imagine."

Briaen nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

You ponder the meaning of Unaka's existence.

Unaka tensely says, "I must understand. I need to find the true cause."

You ask Unaka, "Do you trust him?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "I agree, Unaka. We must find the root cause."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Your faith is well received."

Sukidesu says, "If only there was a being as old as Elanthia that we could seek guidance from..."

Unaka says to you, "Truffenyi said not to trust just anyone coming with a message. But I have to do something."

Elurora says, "I tried to ask the Zemmy but alas."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Your words bolster my resolve."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Unaka says, "And I don't trust those other two."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "The enemy is suffering. Pointing a finger at the culprit is difficult."

Briaen says, "Asildu deserves oblivion and I intend to deliver him unto."

Unaka says, "I figure, if this Valenal can explain things simply enough that an untrained 'Tog like me can understand, maybe there's a chance he's telling the truth."

Madigan says, "An Asildu death costs two clans. I recommend we wait for whomever is pulling his strings to show himself."

Unaka says, "Even if he's not, worth a shot."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Casari says, "I wonder if Asildu is just... overcome and not in control of his own emotions. At least sometimes. And unfortunately, I found out... as Madigan said."

Kyreena says, "Not a very good trade."

Imroth says, "I have seen some clear intentions though. Asildu does not have people's wellbeing in his heart."

Madigan says, "It is not a good trade."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Madigan says, "And...it does nothing. Asildu goes down like a cheap cloak."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I thought he was a little odd at first, but thinking on it, he may be the only one not pushing an agenda on people..."

Ezerak says, "He does seem to feel the anger of the Heralds."

Briaen says to Madigan, "Your caution is wise, however my blood lust will not be tamed by wisdom."

Briaen says, "If his strings need be severed so that we can chase them to the puppet master's hand. So be it."

Kerennya says, "I have to wonder if Valenal isn't just an opportunist of some sort, driven by the elementals inside of him."

Avrenka says, "Valenal has an agenda, just as Liraxes does."

Briaen says, "And should he turn to seek forgiveness, may he find it at the edge of reality and may he pray his prayers can be heard from such places."

Unaka slowly asks, "Wait. He's got... elementals inside him?"

Aerilia asks Briaen, "There's no valor to be had in putting more people at risk to sate your bloodlust. Do you want to be responsible for the separation of more families?"

Ezerak asks Briaen, "And if your lack of restraint costs us another Clan, what then?"

You nod to Unaka.

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Kerennya nods to Unaka.

Unaka rubs one hand across her scalp, looking worried.

Kentara says to herself, "Totally not my scene here."

Madigan says to Unaka, "If he goes crazy, just kill him. He is not overly offended by it."

Danyte asks, "So more lost clan and people are worth "blood lust"?"

You say, "It is difficult to know whether you are speaking with him, or... one of them."

Unaka says, "Uhh. I didn't know that. Well, I guess maybe I'll talk to him anyway."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Sukidesu says, "He usually tries to warn people though, I'm told."

Avrenka says to you, "Illiya figured it out ... watch how he speaks and how he behaves ... each elemental has its own personality quirks."

You say, "Well, perhaps not always difficult. If he tries to eat rocks, it might be an elemental, for example."

Kerennya says, "I missed the warning, to my own sorrow."

You say to Avrenka, "That does make sense."

Madigan says to Sukidesu, "He is polite like that. Interesting fellow."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "I understand the wisdom of your question. I do not understand the patience to continue to allow us to be attacked."

Trajan asks, "As long as they're all in consensus, I'm sure that's... fine?"

Avrenka says, "Fire elemental is flighty, desire state change ... earth elemental is slow speaking, rooted in concrete ideas."

Unaka slowly says, "So I'm trusting my understanding to... a guy who eats rocks."

Azume casually asks you, "...does that mean my brother Tystreith is an elemental??"

Unaka grunts softly.

Elurora says, "And wears sandwiches as hats."

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Azume casually says, "He is an elemental mage, I guess..."

Trajan says, "I've seen barbarians eat worse."

Madigan nods to Unaka.

You quietly ask Azume, "Does your brother eat rocks?"

Imroth exclaims, "Also wears sandwiches as hats!"

Unaka says, "Well. I still guess it's worth a shot."

Azume casually says, "He licks them. He says he's 'communing' but..."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "As far as I know, we have wrung everything we can out of him. However...at this point, any breadcrumbs are good."

You say to Azume, "Perhaps worth looking into."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "He's.. at times a reasonable man, like any other. At times he is controlled by entities with.. childlike curisoity and no restraint."

Shaylynne says, "Maybe he has a mineral deficiency."

Avrenka says, "Him eating rocks and wearing sandwiches was likely the Electricity elemental."

Avrenka says, "Procedural driven, spoke in mathematics, didn't understand anatomy or individuality."

Unaka says to Madigan, "Oh? Yeah. I guess I haven't heard it all yet. Anyway I told him to explain it all in small words."

Madigan says to Elurora, "I think your point got talked over in the beginning. I agree. The vision today may have shed a ton of light on the real culprit behind all of this."

Imroth says, "I have eaten weird stuff too, he seems alright."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Ezerak says to Briaen, "I'll not stop you. And I hope I'll not say that I told you so."

Kerennya says to Unaka, "If you are lucky enough to get Valenal the man, you just might get that."

Madigan says to Unaka, "I like small words. I understand them better as well."

Tirost asks Madigan, "Do you have a sense of who or what it might be?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "On this point, we are in accord."

Unaka says to Elurora, "Did you have an idea? I might have missed it."

Unaka says, "Sometimes it's hard to hear when you all talk at once."

Sukidesu nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Imroth asks Ezerak, "I told you so?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "But let us also not forget that I am not a more accomplished warrior than is Casari. My vengence my well flow true and strong now, but my ability to deliver it may not be enough."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Of sorts. The Empaths and Rangers did a thing today, and in their vision they saw, let's call it the First Gardener, it created but it was also hungry."

Casari says to Briaen, "It seems like I won't be able to predict what side I will think is right by the time that's tested."

Elurora says to Unaka, "It seemed to desire mana? And it was seen tearing holes to get at this mana? I think? Then it was put in a null prison."

Unaka nods to Elurora.

Nawain quietly says to Briaen, "You can take him."

Unaka slowly asks, "What do you mean, Gardener?"

Ezerak says to Imroth, "If Briaen were to attack Asildu, and the Heralds strike another Clan, village, or town. Or city."

Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Briaen says to Casari, "For my sake, let us hope we are aligned."

Severei says, "I just want to stab him a little."

Avrenka asks Elurora, "I missed this vision ... mind telling me its entiriety?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "Our best guess is, the First Gardener was a Herald."

Elurora asks Avrenka, "I did not see it myself, but perhaps Allye or Illiya did?"

Imroth says to Ezerak, "I am laughing because you seem to be on my side now when you were once clearly not. I should be saying "I told you so" to you."

Elurora says, "Or Lady Valynn."

Unaka slowly asks, "The Heralds like... plants?"

Elurora asks Unaka, "I'm not sure. We saw an orange dragon become a woman, then touch this being and it started to create things?"

Madigan says to Elurora, "Which...is the best breadcrumb we have had as far as I can tell. That was a very, very interesting vision."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Well, they saw."

Unaka says, "Wow. Okay."

Ruea says to Imroth, "Be sweet, darling. It's a stressful time."

Ezerak says to Imroth, "Perhaps so. And feel free, if it helps you in some way. But I cannot ignore the evidence in front of me."

Imroth says, "We all can change sides as quickly as we can change where our finger points."

You quietly say to Avrenka, "I'd be happy to share it with you in detail after this. It was... quite a lot to take in."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Our guess is that it was a Herald, but perhaps an earlier one than what we know as the Heralds."

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Unaka asks, "Okay. So it made a new Herald, and that Herald started to create?"

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "We could all use a bit of sweetness."

Gragnel says, "No need to change sides when you side with the Immortals, so there's that."

Aerilia says, "But creating made it hungry for mana. More and more of it."

Madigan says, "Which...Asildu may be representing...that disgruntled Heralds or Outcast Heralds. That is a working theory."

Unaka nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Unaka asks, "And what's this about mana?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "But it made a hole and pulled in mana from the outside, and that led to the world being damaged, which is why that Herald got put into the null prison."

Avrenka says, "It's interesting cuz Asildu claimed that all the Heralds worked and thought in unison."

Madigan says, "Pardon me friends."

Avrenka says, "Clearly a complete lie."

Sukidesu says, "Either that, or even he is misinformed."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Yeah. I don't trust him."

Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Trajan asks, "Does it matter who the puppet master is, when we only have access to the puppets?"

Elurora asks, "If it's a Herald, perhaps since it was the First Gardener, it is...something not quite a Herald?"

Unaka says to Trajan, "Yeah. I think it does."

Sukidesu asks, "A proto-Herald?"

Avrenka asks, "By the way ... what was the origin of this vision that Waydren just received? Was this channeled thru someone? Or was it just another Elanthia vision?"

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "If it is untrue, that does not make it a lie. He could just be ignorant on the matter, the same as the rest of us."

Sukidesu says, "It was a vision, no channeling through anyone but Empaths and Rangers."

Ezathiel softly says, "It has been a long night. I must bed down and get some rest. Safe paths all. My thanks to those who put this together."

Unaka says, "See, if I want to stop a gopher from getting into the turnips, I can't just plug the holes. I've got to get the gopher."

Avrenka says to Ezerak, "Or perhaps the Heralds that he is thinking of work in unison."

Elurora gives Unaka a slight nod.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Illiya affectionately says to Ezathiel, "Night Ezzy."

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "A ritual similar to the one we tried the first time we got a vision."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Safe paths."

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "Or the only ones he knows of."

Avrenka asks, "So not thru Asildu?"

(Nawain distracts herself from the conversation by cleaning the parts of the pink coral shrine that aren't moss-covered, refilling incense, adding holy water and more candles.)

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "Correct."

Trajan asks Unaka, "'What will we do when we puzzle through it?"

Avrenka says, "One would hope Elanthia is not a deceiver."

Valynn says to Avrenka, "All the rangers and empaths saw the same thing."

Unaka says to Trajan, "Once we find the enemy, we fight it. Whatever it takes."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Illiya says to Avrenka, "It was an attempt to seal the wounds caused by sorcery using knitted aether with Rangers beseeching Elanthia to reveal the location of the wounds."

Gragnel says, "I have duties to tend to at the Temple, so I shall leave you all in peace. Walk in the light of the Immortals and no shadow shall harm you."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'The real enemy seems to be staying just out of blade's reach, though. We would need a way to draw it out."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Interesting."

Imroth says, "Finding the enemy seems to be the hard part."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Unaka says, "Well, we've got to. We'll keep at it."

Aerilia says, "If it's hungry for mana, could we.. draw a lot of mana to one location? Maybe that's what attracted it to Arhat's in the first place."

Unaka says, "There are towns that depend on us. Refugees from the Clans now, too."

Unaka asks, "What kind of mana does it like?"

You ask, "Set a trap for it somehow?"

Aerilia says, "All kinds."

Trajan says, "The best way to capture prey is to use appropriate bait."

Sukidesu says, "I would think Life...but...yeah, probably all."

Kerennya says to Aerilia, "I think Saragos has something like that in the works. A repeat of what led to our friends being taken."

Unaka asks, "All mixed together?"

Briaen says, "Perhaps it will accept the blood of Asildu."

Avrenka says, "I wonder if there's a way to convince the Heralds that sorcery isn't bad."

Avrenka says, "Get them on our side, y'know."

Casari says, "I wonder if it can eat the Bulwark."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to appreciate holy mana, but I'm unsure what it prefers."

Elurora slowly asks, "The Null Prison doesn't have holy mana, is this because the Heralds cannot make use of holy mana?"

Imroth says, "Life I would guess."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Perhaps so."

Kerennya says to Avrenka, "I think that may have been the point of the vision, though. The Heralds think sorcery is bad because one of them was the one who may have brought it to this world."

Unaka says to Briaen, "I know you're an Inquisitor, and you want him dead. I hear that. I am itching to fight too. But I've gotta talk to Truffenyi first."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "'I believe they're of the opinion that sorcery is bad for *them*."

You ask, "If they cannot use Holy mana, could it perhaps be used better against them?"

Avrenka says, "I wonder why we don't see any Lunar dragons."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Dead is but the first stage of his repentence."

Avrenka says, "Since they apparently can use that mana type."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "If this thing likes sorcery, which would perhaps make sense if it was after something not native to our plane, could holy mana then be...more useful against it?"

Aerilia asks, "That's a thought. Lure it in with life, elemental and lunar. Trap or kill it with holy?"

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Unaka says to Briaen, "If it turns out it was all him, he will taste my maul."

Casari says, "Or can't use holy mana... yet? If it was having to keep trying new types to sustain its hunger."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "That is as solid of an idea as any so far."

You say to Casari, "Hmm, that could get messy, in that case."

Casari says, "Or to sate it, anyway. You know what I mean."

Kyreena asks, "Or maybe it has holy and using the others to feed its sorcery tastes?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Elurora says, "Which could mean when folks are casting sorcery like Sir Imroth's party, we're feeding it."

Unaka asks, "So wait, it can't use Holy?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Trajan says, "Asildu is a pawn. A culpable pawn, but still a pawn."

Casari says to Unaka, "That's a guess. It's all guesses."

You say, "There was no Holy mana used in the Null Prison. Perhaps we are assuming too much based on that, though."

Ezerak says to you, "Also possible."

Ezerak says, "We know so little still, that all we can do is make assumptions and conjecture."

Nawain asks, "Hunh. Maybe it wasn't Sihmiauri eating the aether, then. Maybe it was this.. Gardener, thing?"

Avrenka says, "According to Valenal, the energy stealing only happens with native mana casting ... and not sorcery casting."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to have interest in holy mana, but it's a leap to guess what that means."

Aerilia says, "Liraxes has said the same."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Elurora says to Nawain, "Which might have been what cut your strings."

Avrenka says, "And the Immortals have made it clear, at least to me, that Sorcery aids them as well."

Unaka fixes Avrenka with a heavy, ponderous stare.

You say to Shaylynne, "It felt... unhappy to see decay happen to the things it created, yes. I'm not sure if that was its original intent in using more and more mana."

Aerilia asks, "So maybe holy isn't the weapon, but sorcery?"

Casari asks, "That just... sounds wrong, doesn't it?"

Briaen says, "There are such things as Sorcerous Holy entities. Rare, as we may be."

Kerennya says to Shaylynne, "To me, the hunger for mana seemed more like an addiction."

Shaylynne says, "It was a lot to take in, but I wonder if it understood you can't have life without death and have balance."

Unaka slowly says, "Well... thanks for all your thoughts."

Elurora slowly asks, "This may sound a little crazy, but what if we had Sir Imroth do another party...but this time we're ready with a...net or something to pull it out?"

Trajan says, "If anyone is keeping track of these clues on a cork board, I'm sure they're running out of string by now."

Imroth asks, "A net!?"

Shaylynne asks, "A holy net?"

Elurora asks, "A lasso?"

Elurora says, "But, yes."

Illiya says, "Oh this idea gets better and better."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Illiya says, "Imroth loves nets."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Interesting idea."

Reriyn says, "Bless a bunch of nets."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I hope you find some answers with Valenal, Good luck."

Tirost says to Unaka, "It seems to me that the Immortals sense of balance and that of Liraxes and Valenal - or the elementals inhabiting him - point back to the state of things before wild magic. Asildu and Miraena's message has always been to cease sorcery, and their visions seem to focus on a pure plane to the exclusion of others."

Imroth exclaims, "I am ready with the net!"

Unaka nods to Shaylynne.

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Elurora says to Imroth, "We might need a big net."

Unaka says, "Yeah. But I don't like them."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "I know these are trying times, but how are you faring, Lady Unaka? You seemed...unlike yourself, today."

Avrenka asks, "What are we trying to catch?"

Ezerak says to Elurora, "I am not sure that this is an enemy that any of our conventional weapons will work on, but that is an interesting idea."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "If their goal excludes the Immortals, I don't like them eithr."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "They're very quick to justify the murder of three clans as due punishment. It's disgusting."

Unaka says to Sukidesu, "Uh. Tired."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "It wouldn't be a physical net or rope, it would be made out of holy mana. Clerics and Paladins working together, perhaps?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Trajan says, "At their most benign, Asildu and Miraena are pawns."

Unaka says, "Been a lot of work to do, helping the refugees."

Elurora says to Ezerak, "But I am tired and the idea sounds crazy to me now, it will probably sound even crazier when I get some rest."

Unaka nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Briaen says to Trajan, "Perhaps. A conduit is still a threat."

Tirost says to Unaka, "Grateful for what you do, Unaka. Thanks again for coming."

Ezerak asks Elurora, "I understood that part, but...what do we do next if it works?"

Unaka says, "Yeah. I'm glad folks are taking comfort in the Immortals."

Nawain says, "It is gratifying to see so many choose the Gods, even under such threat."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "Do not forget to rest, even heroes need downtime."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "We're going to need a really big holy weapon?"

Unaka says, "I'd better go now."

Unaka nods to Sukidesu.

Unaka says, "Yeah. Rest."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you for your prayer and your continued guidance."

Elurora glances at Unaka.

Trajan says to Unaka, "'Your presence is always comforting. Thank you for attending."

Unaka says, "Good bye."

You say to Unaka, "Safe paths and good rest to you."

Trajan snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.

Nawain waves to Unaka.

Kerennya says, "Safe paths, Unaka."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Thank you for coming."

Imroth waves to Unaka.

Aerilia says, "Be well."

Holy Guardian Unaka strides east.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Tirost says, "I should take my leave as well."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Did you see the vision that just occurred in its entireity? I'd be curious to hear of it all if you've the time."

Tirost says to Briaen, "Take care, my friend."

Elurora says, "I should go feed Dog and get soem rest."

Ezerak says, "I should head back south."

Briaen says to Tirost, "Dawnmother guide you."

(Illiya gives Avrenka some notes about the vision)

Ezerak says to Briaen, "Good luck on your quest, whatever that may mean."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "Let us hope it returns our lost friends."

Imroth says, "Alright well I am out too."

Trajan says, "I do find it reassuring that the Immortals seem to approve of what we've been doing so far."

Imroth says, "I hope we can actually point at the evil soon."

Aerilia says, "This idea of luring it out has me hopeful."

Imroth says, "Also, I would love to throw another socery party. If you all want."

Imroth says, "Let me know."

Illiya exclaims to Shaylynne, "Stuff keeps happening, we'll never be caught up!"

Shaylynne exclaims to Illiya, "I know!"

Shaylynne says, "We will try."

Trajan says, "If he throws another 'party', someone needs to be in charge of bringing the void trap."

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Briaen/Logs/20240906 Gathering the Steadfast

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KIDDB2: Created page with "{{Log |date=2023-09-30 |gamedate=446-09-30 |eventname=Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree |event_instance=DR |pov=Allye |log= [Tamsine's Rest] A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine, one of the patron goddesses of the town. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench, where the weary traveler might take..."

{{Log
|date=2023-09-30
|gamedate=446-09-30
|eventname=Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree
|event_instance=DR
|pov=Allye
|log=
[Tamsine's Rest]
A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine, one of the patron goddesses of the town. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench, where the weary traveler might take some rest in the shade, leave offerings of flowers or food, and contemplate matters of the soul and spirit.You also see a low gate and a flat rock.
Also here: Firehawk Casari, Musical Enthusiast Kentara, Serial Killer Damiza who is darkened by an unnatural shadow, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who has a fiery visage, Knight of Meraud Tirost, Knight Errant Trajan, Ezathiel, Holy Vengeance Imroth, Lanahh Pejek'zhra Isaish, Khozh Elizzibiana who is shadowed by the spectral image of a grey-eyed viper formed of fire and smoke, Druid Zyros who has a stony visage, Dawnsworn Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Reverend Gragnel, Holy Lash Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sister Severei, Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu who is kneeling and Enelne's Daughter Azume.
Obvious paths: east.
Room Number: 11691
Room Exits: go low gate

Briaen says, "We will give others a few more moments to join us. Nawain has candles to distribute, if you would like one."

Briaen says, "For those of you have only just arrived, welcome. The floor will be opened for any who wish to speak to this gathering. Do please let me know if you have prepared statements, prayers, or hymns."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Tirost asks Illiya, "Can I trouble you for healing?"

You say to Nawain, "Thank you."

Tirost warmly says to Illiya, "Thanks as always."

Ezathiel softly says to Nawain, "I have no prayer to offer but would like a candle to show my honoring of Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says, "Not right now, thank you."

Briaen says, "Good evening, gathered faithful. Please take a moment to find a comfortable location to sit. Nawain is passing out candles, should you like one. If you've come prepared with statements, hymns, or prayer, do please let me know. We will begin momentarily."

Zyros says, "I'd like a candle as well."

Imroth says to Nawain, "I would take a candle, if I am offered."

(Elurora moves to stand behind the bench.)

Briaen says, "Brothers and sisters, we gather in these uncertain times, with the warmth of our hearths threatened and the safety of our homes shaken by forces beyond our understanding."

Briaen says, "Once peaceful clans, where families broke bread and the fires of hearths burned brightly, now lie in ruin. Struck down by the meteors from the above, brought by the Heralds and their foul representative."

Briaen strongly says, "But here, in the heart of Crossing, we stand yet unbowed."

Briaen says, "Though fear tries to creep into our hearts, we will not be ruled by it. We call upon Tamsine, the gentle hand who weaves the threads of peace and protection through our lives."

Unaka quietly asks, "May I have a candle?"

(Nawain flinches a bit and firms her lips at some thought, then offers a lit candle to Unaka, failing to meet the 'Togs gaze.)

Briaen says, "Tonight, the faithful gather in hopes that Tamsine will hear our prayers, as we uplift our voices in hopes of protection of this, the city of the Crossing. I will be calling on several of those gathered here tonight. If you have no yet let me know you wish to speak, please do so quietly as we call upon our first guest."

Briaen asks Gragnel, "Reverend Durbin. If you would please?"

Gragnel worriedly says, "Wolf Clan... Home..."

Gragnel distractedly asks himself, "Where was I?"

Gragnel says, "Oh. I remember. Tamsine."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, sweet sister and mother.

Today we bring reverance to you.

You who gifted us with the idea of civilization.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, goddess of warm hearths and comfortable homes.

Today we bring celebration to your name.

You who gifted us with both peace from Albreda balanced by destruction from Harawep."

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Trajan's altar candle.

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, loving tutor and reverent instructor.

We seek your guidence in this time of trial and test.

Show us the way to preserve what we have built here in your name.

Aide us in finding the path to take."

Unaka quietly says to Aaiyaah, "I need to focus right now."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, look upon us with favor today.

Bring us the dove and spare us the spider.

We raise our voices to you and exhalt you in our words.

We, those of the faith who in your grace have given so much to."

Gragnel recites:

"Tamsine, hear our prayers and bless us in our deeds."

Gragnel loudly says, "Thank you all."

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel nods to Gragnel.

Tirost nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel sits down on the limestone bench.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Elurora continues to praise Gragnel.

Aerilia nods to Gragnel.

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Briaen says to Gragnel, "Well said. We thank you for your guidance."

You smile at Gragnel.

Imroth smiles at Gragnel.

A golden flame wavers across the tip of Unaka's altar candle.

Briaen says, "Gragnel calls upon Tamsine, to look upon us with favor. We humbled, who face dangerous and uncertain times. Let Her be praised. Let Her hear us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be praised..."

Unaka says, "Let her hear us."

Briaen asks Tirost, "My old friend. Knight of Meraud. If you would please?"

(Elurora cups the candle in her hands as she listens thoughtfully to the speakers.)

Briaen says to Tirost, "Thank you."

Briaen says, "I would ask now, just for a brief moment - for silence. As we sit still, present in this moment. I want you to envision those we may have lost in these attacks."

Briaen says, "Think of the lives they may yet not live. Think of the good and grace they could have brought to each of us."

(Aerilia bows her head and closes her eyes.)

Unaka takes in a deep breath, closing her eyes, as her great form achieves remarkable stillness.

(Sukidesu closes his eyes as he prays silently to Tamsine)

Briaen upliftingly says, "Tamsine, whose fire has always been the center of many a hearth, is not only the tender mother but also the shield over our roofs and the quiet strength in our temple walls. It is by Her grace that we find the power to protect our families, to stand firm in the face of destruction."

Briaen says, "We do not ask for comfort alone."

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Briaen asks you, "Yet I can think of no other who would see us comforted than Cateress Karayilma. If you would, please?"

Unaka gazes at you.

You say, "Gracious Tamsine, keeper of the hearth and protector of home, please wrap your gentle warmth around the people of Zoluren."

You say, "In their struggles, be their shelter, in their joys, be their light. Guide their hearts with your steady flame that they may find peace in your embrace."

You say, "May your love guard their homes, and may your comfort fill their spirits, now and always. May we yet see the safe return of the many missing."

You say, "Blessed Tamsine, watch over them with kindness and grace."

(Allye lowers her candle, its flickering light cast across her somber face. She places it gently upon the bench before the shrine, pausing to gaze at the Goddess' image before returning to her seat.)

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine guard us."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Tamsine be with us..."

Briaen says, "We can but remain steadfast in our faith, in prayer, and kinship. In times such as these, it is the food of the soul."

Briaen asks Nawain, "Sfarns del Dzive, if we could be graced by your words, please?"

Unaka gazes at Nawain.

(Nawain straightens, letting the familiar feeling of ritual give her voice a confidence she doesn't feel.)

Nawain recites:

"O Tamsine, Guardian of Hearth and Home, whose warmth kindles peace in mortal souls, extend Your grace over the city of Crossings."

You gaze at Nawain.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Nawain recites:

"Protect it and all those who find refuge within its walls from those who threaten the safety of our people."

Nawain recites:

"Let Your hearthflame burn strong, Gentle Mother, in every Hearth and every Heart that calls this place Home."

(Elurora gazes up at the night's sky as she listens to the prayer.)

Nawain recites:

"In Your name, may we always find refuge and strength. In Your name.""

(Nawain gazes towards the West, towards the Clans. Her eyes well with tears, and she offers, in a quieter, more urgent voice)

A tear runs down Ezathiel's face.

Gragnel frowns.

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Nawain urgently says, "Protect them, please, Tamsine. Everyone we can't find right now. They need to be okay."

Unaka nods to Nawain.

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine protect our home."

Aerilia quietly says, "Let families be reuinited."

Elurora quietly says, "Please keep the innocent safe."

Briaen says to Nawain, "The faith is strengthened by your resolve. By your courage. By your leadersihp. We raise our voices in concert with your plea."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine, let no more be lost."

Briaen asks, "Is there anyone here gathered that has been moved to speak who has yet to have the chance?"

Tirost quietly says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Unaka quietly says, "I would speak."

Elurora smiles at Unaka.

Briaen nods graciously at Unaka, giving her a polite smile.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel observes Unaka with fascination.

Unaka's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Unaka moves ponderously forward toward the image of Tamsine, directing her gaze into the hollow.

Unaka takes a deep breath.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Elurora gazes at Unaka.

Unaka says, "There are people out there who still live, suffering after these... encasements. The Traders who were away on business. Those visiting family. A few yet remain."

Ezathiel gazes at Unaka.

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "Tamsine, I bid you protect these people. Lend them the warmth of your fire, a small sense of peace."

A finger of flame leaps up from Unaka's altar candle.

Madigan praises Unaka.

Unaka says, "They feel lost. Without their homes, without their people. Tamsine, grant them a small piece of home, though you cannot fill this wound."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

You nod to Unaka.

Briaen nods to Unaka.

Unaka steps back again.

(Tirost's attention is entirely held by Unaka and her words.)

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you."

Imroth solemnly says, "Tamsine give them a home."

Ezathiel softly says, "Tamsine help them know they are watched over."

Briaen says, "The Maul of Truffenyi reminds us of the pain of loss and uncertain. And yet calls upon the hearth as the center of healing. Let us raise our voices in collective calling for that peace, short as it may be."

Kethrai quietly says, "Small piece of home..."

Elurora nods to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Peace."

Nawain nods to Briaen.

Briaen asks, "Who else is moved? Are there yet more voices amongst the faithful tonight?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Briaen says, "Tamsine. Tonight we ask for your guidance, your strength, and your protection."

Suddenly, you smell the scents of cinnamon and cloves, and you feel a gentle get firm squeeze on your shoulder, though when you look no one is there. The air feels heavy and honeyed, and a sense of warmth pervades you, as if you were sitting in front of a cozy fire. You hear the tinkling sound of laughter around you.

Sukidesu quietly says, "Mother...we feel you..."

Briaen passionately says, "As meteors fall and destruction looms, we invoke Tamsine s steadfast love to shelter us and this city. Let her spirit be the bulwark that no flame can breach, the wind that diverts the darkest clouds, and the silent hand that mends all that is broken. Let us call out to her now, that her watchful eye might see our need and preserve our home."

A shimmering, silvery cat materializes before you, padding softly across the ground. Looking aimless at first, it wanders its way toward Unaka and slips around her her ankles, luxuriously pulling itself between and around both feet in little circles. Unaka bends down to scratch the cat's ears, but it skips behind her legs and vanishes without a trace.

Unaka blinks.

Elurora blinks.

Kerennya grins at Unaka.

Gragnel glances at Unaka.

Ruea says, "Oh..."

You smile at Unaka.

Kethrai quietly says to Unaka, "We won't tell Truffenyi if you won't."

Sukidesu quietly says, "Perhaps it is true that Tamsine is Truffenyi's consort."

Unaka looks surprised a moment as the cat appears again, its tail brushing against her calf. It casually extracts itself and walks through the area, wending its way around the gatherers. Looking down, you find yourself staring into the cat's eyes, and for a moment you see a glimmer of stars. You hear a voice, "You are seen, and welcome. Continue on the path you have chosen. Right this world. Trust in Us." The cat sits for a moment, purring, as if inviting you to pet it. However, before you can reach it, it slips off and fades away entirely into air.

Madigan's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Nawain smiles.

Aerilia nods.

Ezathiel smiles.

Gragnel rubs his right ear.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Elurora gives a slight nod.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Kethrai distantly says, "Like trying to pet the Captain..."

Briaen says, "Praise the hearth, gathered faithful."

Nawain gazes heavenward with a long-suffering look and murmurs a prayer to Tamsine for patience.

You nod to Briaen.

Ezathiel softly says, "Blessed be Tamsine."

Unaka quietly says to Kethrai, "Cats are always too quick for me."

Madigan just touched a large coral shrine.

Briaen says, "Praise the peace between battles, the times ahead may have few moments of passing times such as these. Brief respites in what will surely be chaos."

(Sukidesu runs his fingers over his ruby cat and cries happy tears, "Blessed be Tamsine.")

Nawain glances at Briaen.

Gragnel nods to Briaen.

Imroth praises Briaen.

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Kethrai says, "Connection to the hearth..."

(Elizzibiana rubs her face tiredly)

Briaen says, "Before we disband, I will offer a closing prayer. Please bow your heads."

(Elurora bows her head as requested.)

Kerennya bows her head in acknowledgement.

Gragnel bows his head in acknowledgement.

Imroth bows his head in acknowledgement.

Ezerak gazes down at the ground.

Valynn bows her head in acknowledgement.

Unaka bows her head.

(Tirost bows his head silently.)

(Aerilia bows her head.)

Briaen recites:

"Tamsine, Keeper of the Hearth, Mother of Peace, we stand before you with our hearts laid bare. Guard us now, as you have guarded countless homes before."

Briaen recites:

"Let your warmth surround this city, this shrine, and turn aside the destruction that seeks to darken our doors."

Briaen recites:

"As destruction looms from the skies above and fear howls with fury, we beseech you, Tamsine! Calm the storm with your steady presence. Like the watchful cat who guards the hearth, shelter the Crossing from the dangers that seek to claim us."

Briaen recites:

"So that we may rise to greet the challenge, still whole, still unbroken, under your steadfast gaze. May your blessings hold us and shelter us now and always, Tamsine, Lady of Hearth and Home."

Unaka quietly says, "Now and always."

Briaen recites:

"In your name, we humble mortals beg you - hear our plea."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Now and always."

Briaen grins at Unaka.

Nawain says, "Now and always."

Tempest Knight Saragos strides east.

Sukidesu says, "Now and always."

Madigan says, "Just so."

Briaen firmly says, "Now and always."

Imroth says, "Now and always."

Ezathiel whispers something to Nawain.

Briaen says, "Thank you, gathered faith. For your patience. For your trust. For the honor of serving you. Please depart and know that you are blessed."

Imroth says, "I hope that anyone who is without shelter during these difficult times can find the peace of the hearth that Tamsine brings."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Tirost says to Briaen, "Thank you and Nawain for gathering us together."

Madigan says to Briaen, "Great message. Thank you."

Aerilia says, "Thank you for the service."

Illiya says, "Thank you for a beautiful service."

Unaka quietly asks Briaen, "Do you mind if I ask a question of people while they are here? If you are finished?"

Tirost says to Unaka, "And thank you for being here, Unaka."

Madigan says to Nawain, "And, thank you."

Aaiyaah says, "Fantastic service, well done."

Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.

Briaen says to Unaka, "I do not mind at all."

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Nawain glances at Madigan.

Gragnel says to Briaen, "Thank you for bringing this congregation together."

Kerennya says, "Go ahead, Unaka."

Nawain rubs her head.

Nawain gives Madigan a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "And to you as well."

Unaka clears her throat.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Aerilia gazes at Unaka.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Gragnel raises an eyebrow in Unaka's direction.

Unaka slowly says, "I want to know if anyone is certain yet of who the real enemy is. Or where people are thinking."

You gaze at Unaka.

Briaen says, "I believe my thoughts on the matter are well known."

Kerennya says, "Someone we haven't met yet, I think."

Kyreena says, "I usually think in my head."

Kyreena says, "Sometimes outloud."

Elurora says, "I've said before it was something else, now I'm wondering if it was that thing the Rangers and Emapaths saw."

Unaka nods to Kyreena.

Casari says, "It's less clear than ever."

Sukidesu says, "I am less certain than ever before."

Nawain asks Elurora, "That thing Waydren mentioned?"

Unaka slowly says to Kyreena, "Sorry. I meant, if you think anything about what is causing all this, or who."

Kyreena smiles at Unaka.

Elurora says to Nawain, "The Gardener? The one that was hungry."

Madigan says, "No one bloody knows for sure Unaka."

You say, "At Waydren's gathering tonight, we were granted visions of a Gardener who once tended to Elanthia, who was imprisoned."

Kyreena says to Unaka, "Oh, thats a whole lot different."

Tirost says to Unaka, "I don't know, but I am told Asildu called out to the Heralds to prove that he could, and the clans were encased."

Kyreena beams at Unaka!

Trajan says, "I don't know if the Heralds wear boots, but if they do, Asildu for certain knows what their leather tastes like."

Trajan says, "And that concerns me."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "There was a new vision, just before this gathering. In it.. well, it appeared something ancient hungered to devour mana."

Unaka tensely says to Madigan, "I understand. I am simply... ready. I am ready to fight Truffenyi's true enemies, if only I can find them."

Unaka nods to Aerilia.

Unaka asks, "Devour mana, you say?"

Madigan says to Unaka, "}unak You and me both. I will be glad when the smart people figure it out."

Trajan says, "There's been destruction, and it's only come from one source so far."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Madigan clears his throat.

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

You say to Unaka, "I believe many of us are feeling the same way."

Aerilia says, "It wanted mana so much that it tore open the plane and brought in outside mana, and thus let outsiders in."

Sukidesu says, "I have difficulty believing that it's the Heralds...but it's hard to see what is unknown."

Kerennya says, "The mana devouring was from the past. We think it got the gardener from the vision in trouble, and they were imprisoned in a prison like the one our friends are in."

Gragnel says, "I can offer no more insight than the next fella, but what I do know is that I choose to place my faith in the Immortals. I advise others to do the same."

Ezathiel softly says, "I do not think we are going to be able to defeat such enemies without aid. So I think we should be seeking the favor of the immortals."

Unaka says, "Hmmm. I have asked Valenal to meet with me. I've heard he is a researcher of magic, and mana I would imagine."

Briaen nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

You ponder the meaning of Unaka's existence.

Unaka tensely says, "I must understand. I need to find the true cause."

You ask Unaka, "Do you trust him?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "I agree, Unaka. We must find the root cause."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Your faith is well received."

Sukidesu says, "If only there was a being as old as Elanthia that we could seek guidance from..."

Unaka says to you, "Truffenyi said not to trust just anyone coming with a message. But I have to do something."

Elurora says, "I tried to ask the Zemmy but alas."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Your words bolster my resolve."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Unaka says, "And I don't trust those other two."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "The enemy is suffering. Pointing a finger at the culprit is difficult."

Briaen says, "Asildu deserves oblivion and I intend to deliver him unto."

Unaka says, "I figure, if this Valenal can explain things simply enough that an untrained 'Tog like me can understand, maybe there's a chance he's telling the truth."

Madigan says, "An Asildu death costs two clans. I recommend we wait for whomever is pulling his strings to show himself."

Unaka says, "Even if he's not, worth a shot."

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Casari says, "I wonder if Asildu is just... overcome and not in control of his own emotions. At least sometimes. And unfortunately, I found out... as Madigan said."

Kyreena says, "Not a very good trade."

Imroth says, "I have seen some clear intentions though. Asildu does not have people's wellbeing in his heart."

Madigan says, "It is not a good trade."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Madigan says, "And...it does nothing. Asildu goes down like a cheap cloak."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I thought he was a little odd at first, but thinking on it, he may be the only one not pushing an agenda on people..."

Ezerak says, "He does seem to feel the anger of the Heralds."

Briaen says to Madigan, "Your caution is wise, however my blood lust will not be tamed by wisdom."

Briaen says, "If his strings need be severed so that we can chase them to the puppet master's hand. So be it."

Kerennya says, "I have to wonder if Valenal isn't just an opportunist of some sort, driven by the elementals inside of him."

Avrenka says, "Valenal has an agenda, just as Liraxes does."

Briaen says, "And should he turn to seek forgiveness, may he find it at the edge of reality and may he pray his prayers can be heard from such places."

Unaka slowly asks, "Wait. He's got... elementals inside him?"

Aerilia asks Briaen, "There's no valor to be had in putting more people at risk to sate your bloodlust. Do you want to be responsible for the separation of more families?"

Ezerak asks Briaen, "And if your lack of restraint costs us another Clan, what then?"

You nod to Unaka.

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Madigan nods to Unaka.

Kerennya nods to Unaka.

Unaka rubs one hand across her scalp, looking worried.

Kentara says to herself, "Totally not my scene here."

Madigan says to Unaka, "If he goes crazy, just kill him. He is not overly offended by it."

Danyte asks, "So more lost clan and people are worth "blood lust"?"

You say, "It is difficult to know whether you are speaking with him, or... one of them."

Unaka says, "Uhh. I didn't know that. Well, I guess maybe I'll talk to him anyway."

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Sukidesu says, "He usually tries to warn people though, I'm told."

Avrenka says to you, "Illiya figured it out ... watch how he speaks and how he behaves ... each elemental has its own personality quirks."

You say, "Well, perhaps not always difficult. If he tries to eat rocks, it might be an elemental, for example."

Kerennya says, "I missed the warning, to my own sorrow."

You say to Avrenka, "That does make sense."

Madigan says to Sukidesu, "He is polite like that. Interesting fellow."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "I understand the wisdom of your question. I do not understand the patience to continue to allow us to be attacked."

Trajan asks, "As long as they're all in consensus, I'm sure that's... fine?"

Avrenka says, "Fire elemental is flighty, desire state change ... earth elemental is slow speaking, rooted in concrete ideas."

Unaka slowly says, "So I'm trusting my understanding to... a guy who eats rocks."

Azume casually asks you, "...does that mean my brother Tystreith is an elemental??"

Unaka grunts softly.

Elurora says, "And wears sandwiches as hats."

Elurora nods to Unaka.

Azume casually says, "He is an elemental mage, I guess..."

Trajan says, "I've seen barbarians eat worse."

Madigan nods to Unaka.

You quietly ask Azume, "Does your brother eat rocks?"

Imroth exclaims, "Also wears sandwiches as hats!"

Unaka says, "Well. I still guess it's worth a shot."

Azume casually says, "He licks them. He says he's 'communing' but..."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "As far as I know, we have wrung everything we can out of him. However...at this point, any breadcrumbs are good."

You say to Azume, "Perhaps worth looking into."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "He's.. at times a reasonable man, like any other. At times he is controlled by entities with.. childlike curisoity and no restraint."

Shaylynne says, "Maybe he has a mineral deficiency."

Avrenka says, "Him eating rocks and wearing sandwiches was likely the Electricity elemental."

Avrenka says, "Procedural driven, spoke in mathematics, didn't understand anatomy or individuality."

Unaka says to Madigan, "Oh? Yeah. I guess I haven't heard it all yet. Anyway I told him to explain it all in small words."

Madigan says to Elurora, "I think your point got talked over in the beginning. I agree. The vision today may have shed a ton of light on the real culprit behind all of this."

Imroth says, "I have eaten weird stuff too, he seems alright."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Ezerak says to Briaen, "I'll not stop you. And I hope I'll not say that I told you so."

Kerennya says to Unaka, "If you are lucky enough to get Valenal the man, you just might get that."

Madigan says to Unaka, "I like small words. I understand them better as well."

Tirost asks Madigan, "Do you have a sense of who or what it might be?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "On this point, we are in accord."

Unaka says to Elurora, "Did you have an idea? I might have missed it."

Unaka says, "Sometimes it's hard to hear when you all talk at once."

Sukidesu nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Imroth asks Ezerak, "I told you so?"

Briaen says to Ezerak, "But let us also not forget that I am not a more accomplished warrior than is Casari. My vengence my well flow true and strong now, but my ability to deliver it may not be enough."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Of sorts. The Empaths and Rangers did a thing today, and in their vision they saw, let's call it the First Gardener, it created but it was also hungry."

Casari says to Briaen, "It seems like I won't be able to predict what side I will think is right by the time that's tested."

Elurora says to Unaka, "It seemed to desire mana? And it was seen tearing holes to get at this mana? I think? Then it was put in a null prison."

Unaka nods to Elurora.

Nawain quietly says to Briaen, "You can take him."

Unaka slowly asks, "What do you mean, Gardener?"

Ezerak says to Imroth, "If Briaen were to attack Asildu, and the Heralds strike another Clan, village, or town. Or city."

Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Briaen says to Casari, "For my sake, let us hope we are aligned."

Severei says, "I just want to stab him a little."

Avrenka asks Elurora, "I missed this vision ... mind telling me its entiriety?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "Our best guess is, the First Gardener was a Herald."

Elurora asks Avrenka, "I did not see it myself, but perhaps Allye or Illiya did?"

Imroth says to Ezerak, "I am laughing because you seem to be on my side now when you were once clearly not. I should be saying "I told you so" to you."

Elurora says, "Or Lady Valynn."

Unaka slowly asks, "The Heralds like... plants?"

Elurora asks Unaka, "I'm not sure. We saw an orange dragon become a woman, then touch this being and it started to create things?"

Madigan says to Elurora, "Which...is the best breadcrumb we have had as far as I can tell. That was a very, very interesting vision."

Elurora says to Unaka, "Well, they saw."

Unaka says, "Wow. Okay."

Ruea says to Imroth, "Be sweet, darling. It's a stressful time."

Ezerak says to Imroth, "Perhaps so. And feel free, if it helps you in some way. But I cannot ignore the evidence in front of me."

Imroth says, "We all can change sides as quickly as we can change where our finger points."

You quietly say to Avrenka, "I'd be happy to share it with you in detail after this. It was... quite a lot to take in."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Our guess is that it was a Herald, but perhaps an earlier one than what we know as the Heralds."

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Unaka asks, "Okay. So it made a new Herald, and that Herald started to create?"

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Imroth says, "We could all use a bit of sweetness."

Gragnel says, "No need to change sides when you side with the Immortals, so there's that."

Aerilia says, "But creating made it hungry for mana. More and more of it."

Madigan says, "Which...Asildu may be representing...that disgruntled Heralds or Outcast Heralds. That is a working theory."

Unaka nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Unaka asks, "And what's this about mana?"

Kerennya says to Unaka, "But it made a hole and pulled in mana from the outside, and that led to the world being damaged, which is why that Herald got put into the null prison."

Avrenka says, "It's interesting cuz Asildu claimed that all the Heralds worked and thought in unison."

Madigan says, "Pardon me friends."

Avrenka says, "Clearly a complete lie."

Sukidesu says, "Either that, or even he is misinformed."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Yeah. I don't trust him."

Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Trajan asks, "Does it matter who the puppet master is, when we only have access to the puppets?"

Elurora asks, "If it's a Herald, perhaps since it was the First Gardener, it is...something not quite a Herald?"

Unaka says to Trajan, "Yeah. I think it does."

Sukidesu asks, "A proto-Herald?"

Avrenka asks, "By the way ... what was the origin of this vision that Waydren just received? Was this channeled thru someone? Or was it just another Elanthia vision?"

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "If it is untrue, that does not make it a lie. He could just be ignorant on the matter, the same as the rest of us."

Sukidesu says, "It was a vision, no channeling through anyone but Empaths and Rangers."

Ezathiel softly says, "It has been a long night. I must bed down and get some rest. Safe paths all. My thanks to those who put this together."

Unaka says, "See, if I want to stop a gopher from getting into the turnips, I can't just plug the holes. I've got to get the gopher."

Avrenka says to Ezerak, "Or perhaps the Heralds that he is thinking of work in unison."

Elurora gives Unaka a slight nod.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Illiya affectionately says to Ezathiel, "Night Ezzy."

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "A ritual similar to the one we tried the first time we got a vision."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Safe paths."

Ezerak says to Avrenka, "Or the only ones he knows of."

Avrenka asks, "So not thru Asildu?"

(Nawain distracts herself from the conversation by cleaning the parts of the pink coral shrine that aren't moss-covered, refilling incense, adding holy water and more candles.)

Shaylynne says to Avrenka, "Correct."

Trajan asks Unaka, "'What will we do when we puzzle through it?"

Avrenka says, "One would hope Elanthia is not a deceiver."

Valynn says to Avrenka, "All the rangers and empaths saw the same thing."

Unaka says to Trajan, "Once we find the enemy, we fight it. Whatever it takes."

You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.

Illiya says to Avrenka, "It was an attempt to seal the wounds caused by sorcery using knitted aether with Rangers beseeching Elanthia to reveal the location of the wounds."

Gragnel says, "I have duties to tend to at the Temple, so I shall leave you all in peace. Walk in the light of the Immortals and no shadow shall harm you."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'The real enemy seems to be staying just out of blade's reach, though. We would need a way to draw it out."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Interesting."

Imroth says, "Finding the enemy seems to be the hard part."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Unaka says, "Well, we've got to. We'll keep at it."

Aerilia says, "If it's hungry for mana, could we.. draw a lot of mana to one location? Maybe that's what attracted it to Arhat's in the first place."

Unaka says, "There are towns that depend on us. Refugees from the Clans now, too."

Unaka asks, "What kind of mana does it like?"

You ask, "Set a trap for it somehow?"

Aerilia says, "All kinds."

Trajan says, "The best way to capture prey is to use appropriate bait."

Sukidesu says, "I would think Life...but...yeah, probably all."

Kerennya says to Aerilia, "I think Saragos has something like that in the works. A repeat of what led to our friends being taken."

Unaka asks, "All mixed together?"

Briaen says, "Perhaps it will accept the blood of Asildu."

Avrenka says, "I wonder if there's a way to convince the Heralds that sorcery isn't bad."

Avrenka says, "Get them on our side, y'know."

Casari says, "I wonder if it can eat the Bulwark."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to appreciate holy mana, but I'm unsure what it prefers."

Elurora slowly asks, "The Null Prison doesn't have holy mana, is this because the Heralds cannot make use of holy mana?"

Imroth says, "Life I would guess."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Perhaps so."

Kerennya says to Avrenka, "I think that may have been the point of the vision, though. The Heralds think sorcery is bad because one of them was the one who may have brought it to this world."

Unaka says to Briaen, "I know you're an Inquisitor, and you want him dead. I hear that. I am itching to fight too. But I've gotta talk to Truffenyi first."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "'I believe they're of the opinion that sorcery is bad for *them*."

You ask, "If they cannot use Holy mana, could it perhaps be used better against them?"

Avrenka says, "I wonder why we don't see any Lunar dragons."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Dead is but the first stage of his repentence."

Avrenka says, "Since they apparently can use that mana type."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "If this thing likes sorcery, which would perhaps make sense if it was after something not native to our plane, could holy mana then be...more useful against it?"

Aerilia asks, "That's a thought. Lure it in with life, elemental and lunar. Trap or kill it with holy?"

Unaka nods to Briaen.

Unaka says to Briaen, "If it turns out it was all him, he will taste my maul."

Casari says, "Or can't use holy mana... yet? If it was having to keep trying new types to sustain its hunger."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "That is as solid of an idea as any so far."

You say to Casari, "Hmm, that could get messy, in that case."

Casari says, "Or to sate it, anyway. You know what I mean."

Kyreena asks, "Or maybe it has holy and using the others to feed its sorcery tastes?"

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Elurora says, "Which could mean when folks are casting sorcery like Sir Imroth's party, we're feeding it."

Unaka asks, "So wait, it can't use Holy?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Trajan says, "Asildu is a pawn. A culpable pawn, but still a pawn."

Casari says to Unaka, "That's a guess. It's all guesses."

You say, "There was no Holy mana used in the Null Prison. Perhaps we are assuming too much based on that, though."

Ezerak says to you, "Also possible."

Ezerak says, "We know so little still, that all we can do is make assumptions and conjecture."

Nawain asks, "Hunh. Maybe it wasn't Sihmiauri eating the aether, then. Maybe it was this.. Gardener, thing?"

Avrenka says, "According to Valenal, the energy stealing only happens with native mana casting ... and not sorcery casting."

Trajan says to Unaka, "'It doesn't seem to have interest in holy mana, but it's a leap to guess what that means."

Aerilia says, "Liraxes has said the same."

Unaka nods to Trajan.

Elurora says to Nawain, "Which might have been what cut your strings."

Avrenka says, "And the Immortals have made it clear, at least to me, that Sorcery aids them as well."

Unaka fixes Avrenka with a heavy, ponderous stare.

You say to Shaylynne, "It felt... unhappy to see decay happen to the things it created, yes. I'm not sure if that was its original intent in using more and more mana."

Aerilia asks, "So maybe holy isn't the weapon, but sorcery?"

Casari asks, "That just... sounds wrong, doesn't it?"

Briaen says, "There are such things as Sorcerous Holy entities. Rare, as we may be."

Kerennya says to Shaylynne, "To me, the hunger for mana seemed more like an addiction."

Shaylynne says, "It was a lot to take in, but I wonder if it understood you can't have life without death and have balance."

Unaka slowly says, "Well... thanks for all your thoughts."

Elurora slowly asks, "This may sound a little crazy, but what if we had Sir Imroth do another party...but this time we're ready with a...net or something to pull it out?"

Trajan says, "If anyone is keeping track of these clues on a cork board, I'm sure they're running out of string by now."

Imroth asks, "A net!?"

Shaylynne asks, "A holy net?"

Elurora asks, "A lasso?"

Elurora says, "But, yes."

Illiya says, "Oh this idea gets better and better."

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Illiya says, "Imroth loves nets."

Ezerak says to Elurora, "Interesting idea."

Reriyn says, "Bless a bunch of nets."

Shaylynne says to Unaka, "I hope you find some answers with Valenal, Good luck."

Tirost says to Unaka, "It seems to me that the Immortals sense of balance and that of Liraxes and Valenal - or the elementals inhabiting him - point back to the state of things before wild magic. Asildu and Miraena's message has always been to cease sorcery, and their visions seem to focus on a pure plane to the exclusion of others."

Imroth exclaims, "I am ready with the net!"

Unaka nods to Shaylynne.

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Elurora says to Imroth, "We might need a big net."

Unaka says, "Yeah. But I don't like them."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "I know these are trying times, but how are you faring, Lady Unaka? You seemed...unlike yourself, today."

Avrenka asks, "What are we trying to catch?"

Ezerak says to Elurora, "I am not sure that this is an enemy that any of our conventional weapons will work on, but that is an interesting idea."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Tirost says to Unaka, "If their goal excludes the Immortals, I don't like them eithr."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "They're very quick to justify the murder of three clans as due punishment. It's disgusting."

Unaka says to Sukidesu, "Uh. Tired."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "It wouldn't be a physical net or rope, it would be made out of holy mana. Clerics and Paladins working together, perhaps?"

Unaka rubs her head.

Sukidesu nods to Unaka.

Trajan says, "At their most benign, Asildu and Miraena are pawns."

Unaka says, "Been a lot of work to do, helping the refugees."

Elurora says to Ezerak, "But I am tired and the idea sounds crazy to me now, it will probably sound even crazier when I get some rest."

Unaka nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Shaylynne nods to Unaka.

Briaen says to Trajan, "Perhaps. A conduit is still a threat."

Tirost says to Unaka, "Grateful for what you do, Unaka. Thanks again for coming."

Ezerak asks Elurora, "I understood that part, but...what do we do next if it works?"

Unaka says, "Yeah. I'm glad folks are taking comfort in the Immortals."

Nawain says, "It is gratifying to see so many choose the Gods, even under such threat."

Sukidesu says to Unaka, "Do not forget to rest, even heroes need downtime."

Elurora asks Ezerak, "We're going to need a really big holy weapon?"

Unaka says, "I'd better go now."

Unaka nods to Sukidesu.

Unaka says, "Yeah. Rest."

Briaen says to Unaka, "Thank you for your prayer and your continued guidance."

Elurora glances at Unaka.

Trajan says to Unaka, "'Your presence is always comforting. Thank you for attending."

Unaka says, "Good bye."

You say to Unaka, "Safe paths and good rest to you."

Trajan snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.

Nawain waves to Unaka.

Kerennya says, "Safe paths, Unaka."

Illiya says to Unaka, "Thank you for coming."

Imroth waves to Unaka.

Aerilia says, "Be well."

Holy Guardian Unaka strides east.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Tirost says, "I should take my leave as well."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "Did you see the vision that just occurred in its entireity? I'd be curious to hear of it all if you've the time."

Tirost says to Briaen, "Take care, my friend."

Elurora says, "I should go feed Dog and get soem rest."

Ezerak says, "I should head back south."

Briaen says to Tirost, "Dawnmother guide you."

(Illiya gives Avrenka some notes about the vision)

Ezerak says to Briaen, "Good luck on your quest, whatever that may mean."

Briaen says to Ezerak, "Let us hope it returns our lost friends."

Imroth says, "Alright well I am out too."

Trajan says, "I do find it reassuring that the Immortals seem to approve of what we've been doing so far."

Imroth says, "I hope we can actually point at the evil soon."

Aerilia says, "This idea of luring it out has me hopeful."

Imroth says, "Also, I would love to throw another socery party. If you all want."

Imroth says, "Let me know."

Illiya exclaims to Shaylynne, "Stuff keeps happening, we'll never be caught up!"

Shaylynne exclaims to Illiya, "I know!"

Shaylynne says, "We will try."

Trajan says, "If he throws another 'party', someone needs to be in charge of bringing the void trap."

}}

Briaen

2024-08-28T04:23:42Z

KIDDB2: /* Character History */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Dawnsworn Knight Penitent of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Briaen

2024-08-28T04:23:12Z

KIDDB2: /* Character History */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day (July 12, 2020), successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Knight Penitent, and Dawnsworn of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Briaen

2024-08-28T04:22:35Z

KIDDB2: /* Character History */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day, successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
435 - 46th day, authored [[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Knight Penitent, and Dawnsworn of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Briaen

2024-08-28T04:18:47Z

KIDDB2:

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day, successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Knight Penitent, and Dawnsworn of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Books==
==='''[[Briaen/Books/The_Undying_Threat_II|The Undying Threat II]]'''===
:July 12, 2020

==Logs==
==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree]]'''===
:September 30, 2023
::Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448]]'''===
:January 21, 2024
::Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Patience: An Edict of Grace]]'''===
:February 10, 2024
::Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Briaen/Books/The Undying Threat II

2024-08-28T04:14:08Z

KIDDB2: Created page with "==The Undying Threat II== By Briaen Huns Necrolord and former Apprentice of Zamidren Book Now Divine Knight of Berengaria ==Introduction== He called them the Undying Threat. And then we went and became one. Zamidren Book set out as a young neophyte Warrior Mage with the auspicious intent to find enlightenment, to seek out the secrets with hopes to better understand what he knew to be an enemy. Many may well not believe it, but he did at least t..."

==The Undying Threat II==
By [[Briaen|Briaen Huns]] 
Necrolord and former Apprentice of Zamidren Book 
Now Divine Knight of Berengaria 

==Introduction==
He called them the Undying Threat.

And then we went and became one.

Zamidren Book set out as a young neophyte Warrior Mage with the auspicious intent to find enlightenment, to seek out the secrets with hopes to better understand what he knew to be an enemy. Many may well not believe it, but he did at least that much. It was long thought he may have died or fallen to the plagues and monstrosities he himself called a scourge. That he might have bravely fought a battle of zeal and faith, but in his last breath, fell a faithful man of Murrula.

This, however, is just the first of many lies.

Zamidren Book can still be found, if one has the inclinations on where to look. In so having those inclinations, I found him. But why? A question I have been asked time and time again. Being born of the Clan of Shadow in a blighted land known well for a history of undead, I perhaps had a similar line of thought to Zamidren’s first attempts. I sought the knowledge to understand my enemy. Naivety and determination are a potent combination for fool’s errands.

==Chapter 5: The Great Work, The Great Lie==
Many others have followed this path, one gilded with promises of a better world, freedom from an existence of pain, of strife, disease, and even death. We called it the Great Work. It is the primary drive of organized Necromantic cults, no matter their claims to the contrary. Through the blood and visceral use of cursed blades drawn through the flesh of the dead, our twisted view was to find the secrets of immortality by any means necessary. This sort of pursuit is not for the fainthearted, and certainly not for the faithful. Well, at least not those who would claim the Grace of the Thirty and Nine.

'''The Great Work is a Great Lie.'''

It is an abomination against Their Grace for it seeks to directly undermine Their Authority and to ultimately usurp Their Divinity. We are taught to gaze into the viscera of the dead in hopes of gleaning secrets and a more complete understanding of how to bring about a change in the status quo. In essence, the various Necromantic cults use ritual knives as a tool for advancement, without realizing or even perhaps ignoring the obvious threats such a study brings upon the sanctity of this world. Claims will be made against this statement and heresy will follow in the explanations as to why I am wrong. For a long while, I too ignored the warnings and shame I felt at my pursuit of the Great Work.

I now know that it is a Profane inquiry, and suspect that Zamidren and his ilk only teach it so that they might reap the benefits of their potential students for the sake of themselves. Whether they are aware of it or not, the study of Necromancy is far from making this world better. It is, instead, an Unholy attempt to reorganize the blessedness of this life in order to undermine what follows. Necromancy and the further of the Great Work are lies told to by manipulating masters to petulant children. They seek the great source of the Divine, from whence we all belong and to where we must all return. The blight upon the soul of a Necromancer directly prevents this return, and thus creates a conduit by which the Others might gain strength.

Whatever secrets Zamidren does know, only a faint hint of it does he teach to his neophytes. There are even secrets beyond his ability to stomach teaching, so dangerous that even he refuses to teach them and has, at times, barred his students who have sought such knowledge elsewhere. The Others, as I call them, the eyes in the black, beyond the depth of shadows, beneath the darkness and behind the void of Urrem'tier - in the spaces between, the demonic lurk. Some have names you know, others only we know. I intend to keep it this way. I will not detail such knowledge here. If my story and Zamidren’s story prove anything, it is that seeking to understand the enemy only leads you to become the enemy.

==Chapter 6: The Death of Demons==
One such name you do likely know is that of the Mistress of the Zulfang: Maelshyve. It is due in no small part to Her death that I found myself facing a paradigm shift in my own standing with my former associates. I was there, as were many, many other adventurers as the Philosopher Osven used devices charged with Feral magic to tear a hole between worlds. A plot that allowed us to complete what was once considered impossible. The citizens of this world killed a demon. Let it be known that those who seek power from such entities consider this to be a murder and not the righteous removal of a long-lived threat to Elanthia.

I submit that perhaps both sides are correct.

When Maelshyve died many of us heard whispers, screams of rage, and pain. I felt fear. I felt Maelshyve’s fear. I believe she may have served a purpose, that she filled some space between this world and the places where The Others preside. And while I make no squabble about her death being necessary, I cannot help but wonder if we did not create a crack in the dam. For now, I fear what will fill the places where Her essence fades. Maelshyve was cruel, unjust, and very much a foul creature to behold and an abomination worth destruction, but She was far from the worst of what lies in waiting.

==Chapter 7: Return to Grace==
Thus, with the successful attack upon that wretched creature and left with the fear of not knowing what would come, I finally saw the truth. I yearned for the Grace of the Thirty and Nine. Like no time in my life before my fall or even before I sought to find Zamidren. The adventuring guilded often forget so many of the living are born without the ability to gain Their favor. We overlook the Grace that seems so simply bestowed upon us because of our ability to manipulate forces They granted us in the first place. I would beg of you, dear reader, do not let such piousness beget a forgetfulness of the gifts you wield.

Is it possible then, for a Forsaken soul to find Their Grace once more? For decades, even perhaps centuries, it was thought the only true Redemption could be found in death. I wonder how many poor, lost, pained souls we sent home without properly giving them time to learn a better way.

The answer is, simply, yes. The Eyes of the Thirty and Nine are ever upon all of us, even those of us who abuse our gifts and fall from Their Grace. They see us all. They know our hearts. They know our pain. The Aspects of the Dark and of the Light, along with those of a Balanced approach, all of them have the desire to see Their children return. I have been filled with Their hatred, They have made clear Their disappointment, and have cleansed my sins in the warmth of Their Love.

If it is of your mind to undertake such a thing, do so with the faith that only penitence will see you through it. If you have fallen, if you know the pain of being forsaken, and have started a path you do not intend to see walked, I pray you seek the Gardener in the Gilen Otso Steppes to begin your return to grace.

==Chapter 8: Closing==
It is with great pride that I now serve the Immortals once more. Primarily, I atone for my blasphemies through Berengaria, the Light Bringer, the Mother of Dawn. She came to me before her humble shrine and spoke of planted seeds. Within my soul she planted a singular seed, a tiny portion of Her Grace that I will continue to nurture until I am called to return to the city of souls.

It is my purpose to plant more seeds in the souls of others who have lost their way. I will bring about a harvest born of a return to Their Grace in even the most foul and damned souls. Their creations will be destroyed outright. Their attempts to sour these lands with footholds for The Others will be cut out, root and stem. This is my declaration of intent. I will spend the remainder of my days cleansing unholy places and dismantling all attempts to the contrary. Cast aside is my desire for the easy path, for the childish desires of corrupted enlightenment, and I am now filled with the memories of what I was meant to be.

What was once my tool of insurrection has become my tool of mended hope. It is a sign of my devotional strength and a token of the Divine Directive I have received. My knife is now my instrument of wrath and of purification. Where my Goddess walks, renewal follows. I will be her instrument of salvation upon these blighted places. My garden will be nurtured by the the souls of those filled faithful piousness and forsaken hubris.

I am the Undying Threat long spoken of by Zamidren before me and when my Great Work is complete, the Divine’s mastery upon this world will be fortified against further erosion from the damned.

By my faith and by Their Grace, on 6th day of the the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake (Day 46) in the year of the Bronze Wyvern (435).
Briaen Huns

Inquisition

2024-08-22T12:57:32Z

KIDDB2: /* Former Player Inquisitors */

{{RTOC}}
The Inquisition is a large, inter-provincial organization dedicated to stamping out [[Necromancer|Necromancy]] across the land. The organization is sanctioned by the Temple and currently acts in full cooperation with provincial leaders.

==Methods==

The goal of the Inquisition is to eradicate Necromancy. The permanent destruction of Necromancers, their work, and their blasphemous research is the ultimate goal. The disruption of gathering places, disbanding of cults, and reformation of supporters are tools used in weakening the hold of necromancy on society. Local authorities are relied upon to arrest offenders and are charged with turning them over to the Inquisition. 
 
A holy artifact that could be used to destroy a Necromancer's profane aegis (the effect that allows them to escape death, even without favor from the gods), was once in the possession of the Inquisition. It was damaged by [[Xerasyth]], however.

==Controversy==

The Inquisition acts for the greater good as directed by the High Temple. The members are under direct orders from the Temple and work in the provinces with the permission of the governing body. Claims of false accusations, imprisonment, torture and death are common. However, the Inquisition, as rule is calculating in its accusations and tend to watch and learn before acting. 
 
There were accusations of flagrant disregard of regional law in Ilithi when [[Khurek]] detained [[Cierzen]] under suspicion of profane work. It was later discovered that he had, in fact, practiced sorcery. [[Sothavi]] stepped in and took over as the overseer of the Inquisition in Ilithi at that time. 
 
The [[Hounds of Rutilor]] are often associated with the Inquisition. However, they are a separate order acting under their own guidelines. The Hounds tend to be zealots that act with brute force upon suspicion of necromancy with blunt and violent tactics, not necessarily shedding tears over the deaths of innocents.

==History==

In response to the threat posed by the Necrolord [[Lyras]] and her undead army, High Priestess [[Tallis]], of the [[Crossing Temple]] and head of the [[Cleric Council]], authorized Temple Inquisitor [[Khurek]] to begin investigating possible Necromancers and purge them of their Profane Aegis on their journey to the [[Red Spiral]]. Khurek is assisted by Temple Inquisitress [[Sinstra]]. 
 
In 397, the Temple, aided by the Inquisition, [[Empath|Empath Guild]], formulated a plan to destroy Lyras once and for all. At a bitter cost, she was finally defeated.

==The Triumvirate==

Serving as second in command beneath the Grand Inquisitor himself, the Triumvirate comprises three individuals who act as leaders of each of the three branches of the Inquisition. They are expected to work together, meet regularly to exchange information, and make reports to the Grand Inquisitor. They are also responsible for guiding Initiates.

'''High Magister'''
The High Magister oversees all record keeping and reporting for the Inquisition. They compile Inquisitors' reports for the High Priestess and serve as a liaison between the Temple and the secular world. Additionally, they presides as chief justice in any judicial proceedings that the Inquisition may undertake. This rank is currently empty, but was previously held by [[Isharon]]. 

'''High Justiciar'''
From rapid response to a sudden glass construct to direct attacks against its enemies, the High Justiciar sees to the majority of martial actions undertaken by the Inquisition. Every member of the Inquisition, Justiciar or no, should inform the High Justiciar of any engagements against necromancers. To ensure the combative prowess of the Inquisition as a group, any member should feel free to approach the High Justiciar regarding their readiness for combat. This appointment is currently fufilled by [[Rileos]]. 

'''High Quaestor'''
The High Quaestor oversees all investigative work in the Inquisition. All Quaestors must report their findings and suspicions to the High Quaestor, and they are ultimately responsible for determining which individuals should be watched or brought in for questioning. Additionally, the High Quaestor takes charge of interrogations as well as administering the punishment of the damned to the condemned. This appointment is currently vacant, but was previously held by [[Whiteburn]]. 

==Getting Involved==

Inquisitors sanctioned by the Temple are spread through the provinces of Elanthia. In some provinces they have gathered followers who help rid the lands of the corruption. It is important to note that true Inquistors must be sanctioned by the Temple, and while some may carry the title of Inquisitor, only a select few act under the Temple's guidance. 
 
There are three separate categories for people involved in the Inquisition: 
*Inquisitors: have been sanctioned by the Temple to carry out the work of the Inquisition.
*Followers: follow under the lead of an Inquisitor and aid their work.
*Supporters: not under the command of an Inquisitor but support their work.

===Currently Active Player Inquisitors===
Details about the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDT-cOXIKEjfJhqkZiCg_zsVMrR253BhpqxQT0xgnL0/ Inquisition Branches and Hierarchy]

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name
|-
|High Justiciar||[[Rileos]]
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Briaen]]
|}

===Former Player Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Grand Inquisitor||[[Liurilias]]||Retired
|-
|High Magister||[[Isharon]]||Retired
|-
|High Quaestor||[[Whiteburn]]||Retired
|-
|Deputy Justiciar||[[Ograth]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Rifkinn]]||Retired
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Dianelle]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Praxiuz]]||Unknown
|-
|Initiate||[[Rhykin]]||Unknown
|}

===NPC Inquisitors===

{|border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Rank!!Name!!Status
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Vorasus]]||Jailed
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Khurek]]||Demoted
|-
|Inquisitor||[[Sinstra]]||Unknown
|-
|Inquisitorial Assassin||[[Leifus]]||Unknown
|}

{{cat|Organizations,Player organizations,Unofficial organizations,Cultural organizations,Active organizations}}

Briaen

2024-08-22T02:02:20Z

KIDDB2: /* Description */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a length of undyed wool that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a simple cassock of stark white cotton, a smooth wedding ring crafted from sungold, a soldier's sword belt with a white steel Berengaria dawnblade hanging from it, a damaged book of "Religions of Elanthia" tethered by a tarnished steel chain, some fitted leather pants and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day, successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Knight Penitent, and Dawnsworn of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Logs==
==='''Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree'''===
:September 30, 2023
::[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Log]] | Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448'''===
:January 21, 2024
::[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Log]] | Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''Patience: An Edict of Grace'''===
:February 10, 2024
::[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Log]] | Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Briaen

2024-08-22T02:01:42Z

KIDDB2: /* Description */

{{Player character
| Player Name = Briaen Huns [[Image:Briaen_midjourney.png|350px|Image: 350 pixels]]
| Status = a
| Race = Human
| Gender = Male
| Guild = Necromancer
| Instance = Prime
| Relative = Mendira
}}

==Description==
You see Knight Penitent Briaen Huns, Dawnsworn of Berengaria, a Human. 
Briaen has a sharp-cornered mouth framed by an angular face, slightly pointed ears, thick-lashed expressive icy blue eyes and a classical nose. His ash-blonde hair is long and straight, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin and a deceptively muscular, whipcord lean build. 
He is average height for a Human. 
He appears to be in his prime. 
He has a series of green jade spikes that pierce the flesh above and below his right eye, each notched in even intervals and rubbed with indigo. 
He has a tattoo of a shimmery halo surrounded by golden light on his wrist. 
He is in good shape. 
He is wearing a marquise jade pendant on a slender silver chain, an unadorned commoner's cloak of brushed grey wool, some gleaming lumium light field plate trimmed in blue gold scrollwork, a clergyman's cassock of plain grey linen and some dark leather boots with flat soles. 

==Facts==
Devotion: [[Berengaria]] 
Heritage: [[Shadow Clan]] 
Birthplace: [[Dark Hand|The Dark Hand]] 

==Character History==
393 - Born on the 10th day of the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Bronze Wyvern. 
403 - Travels to [[Zoluren]] for the first time with a trading caravan. 
407 - Briaen's employer, a silk trader, is killed in [[Elpazi]] in Zoluren. 
415 - Seen shopping the Street Faire in Shard. 
417 - Present when Xaish discovered the dark stormy orb behind a wall in the Spider at [[Hollow Eve Festival 417]]. 
434 - Appeared at Berengaria's shrine at dawn and received a message from the [[Berengaria|Dawnmother herself]]. 
435 - 29th day, successfully found his way back to the Immortal's Grace thanks to the guidance of [[Zauldin|Purified Scholar Zauldin]]. 
436 - Bonded with [[Mendira]] and affirmed vows before the gods in the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake, on the first day of Spring, in the year of the Golden Panther. 
437 - Became known as the Knight Penitent, and Dawnsworn of [[Berengaria|Berengaria]]. 
437 - 16 Uthmor (March 1st, 2021) - Declined an offer from Freebooter Srinoja to trade friendship of her pirates for the head of Khoheke Moglin. 
441 - 02 Lirisa (March 12th, 2022) - Joined the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]] after induction by [[Rileos|High Justiciar Rileos]] and [[Whiteburn|High Quaestor Whiteburn]]. 
446 - 12 Shrka (August 7, 2023) - Gifted the [[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|dawnblade]] by his wife, [[Mendira|Mendira]]. 
446 - 30 Dolefaren (September 30, 2023) - Called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by Berengaria. ([[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|log]]) 
448 - 1 Akroeg (January 21, 2024) - Caught the attention of Asketi during her ride. ([[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|log]]) 

==Notable Items==
==='''Dawnblade of Berengaria'''===
:[[Weapon:White_steel_Berengaria_dawnblade|a white steel Berengaria dawnblade]]
::Crafted with the blade forming a very slight wave pattern, this weapon shines as if with its own inner light. Symbols grace the center of the mirror-polished metal, each one inlaid with sunstone-infused glaes. The heavy hilt is sculpted into the semblance of a sheaf of grain bound by a loose golden cord.
:::'''Notes:''' Only one of these blades is known to exist. 

==='''Dawnfire Greatsword'''===
:[[Weapon:Bifurcated_greatsword_of_dawnfire_steel_inlaid_with_truegold|a bifurcated greatsword of dawnfire steel inlaid with truegold]]
::Lacking a crossguard, the sword's hilt transitions seamlessly into a broad ricasso with elegant truegold knotwork. Below the ricasso, the blade diverges into parallel lengths, sundered by a narrow channel. Though twilight-blue, the metal transmutes any reflected light into a brilliant yellow that is echoed by the softly glowing lines of truegold that run lengthwise along each blade.
:::'''Notes:''' This blade is enchanted with fire weapon flare. 

==='''Vela'tohr Blade'''===
:an elegantly tapered blade of polished white glaes
::Gleaming with a radiant vitreous finish, the straight double-edged blade is slender and narrows exquisitely to a sharp point. Numerous branches split from the cross-guard, the glaes distinctively worked to mimic bloodvine tendrils that form a cage to protect the wielder's hand. An argent beryl vela'tohr flower is worked into the pommel with a vibrant silver spiritgem nestled in its heart. Impressed into the ricasso are the initials "S. L."
:::'''Notes:''' The [[Item:Spiritgem|spiritgem]] pressed into the pommel's head is from before Briaen became foresaken and represents the true color of his soul prior to his Redemption. The blade was originally crafted by Squanto and is master crafted glaes. He rarely shows this item, but intends to use it when he does. The blade is always blessed and is often used specifically against the undead, the cursed, and the damned. This blade is enchanted with radiant weapon flare. This blade was given to [[Kethrai]] for his heroic actions when Briaen and [[Mendira]] were attacked near their home by the Hound of Rutilor [[Chepiso]] in 448 AV on the 10th day of the first month of Akroeg the Ram (Jan. 23, 2024). 

==Logs==
==='''Patience: Cleansing the Ancient Tree'''===
:September 30, 2023
::[[Briaen/Logs/20230930_Patience_Cleansing_the_Ancient_Tree|Log]] | Summary: Briaen and those in attendance are called to Trefren by way of Lyba Bima by an avatar of Hodernia. Briaen speaks with Berengaria and learns a valuable lesson in the acceptance of change.

==='''Prayers during Asketi's ride: 448'''===
:January 21, 2024
::[[Briaen/Logs/20240121_Prayers_during_Asketi%27s_ride|Log]] | Summary: Briaen gains the attention of Asketi during her ride and appears to appease the dark goddess enough that she ceases her activity in the city.

==='''Patience: An Edict of Grace'''===
:February 10, 2024
::[[Briaen/Logs/20240210_Patience_An_Edict_of_Grace|Log]] | Summary: Briaen invites the faithful and those seeking forgiveness to gather and discuss the nature of sin and seek forgiveness.

Visions of Darkness

2024-08-12T03:24:45Z

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{{Spell
|abbrev=VOD
|minprep=5
|castcap=33
|minskill=80
|maxskill=800
|minduration=-
|validtarget=PC, Creature
|guild=Necromancer
|magic=Arcane Magic
|spellbook=Corruption
|prereqs=[[Obfuscation]]
|slot=2
|illegal=none
|corrupt=divine corruption
|desc=A simple curse, the Visions of Darkness spell places a psychic malady on the victim that causes their brain to believe their eyes are receiving much less light than they are. It does not affect combat prowess, but makes a target considerably less perceptive.
|buffs=No buffs
|debuffs=Wisdom (stat)
|dtype=No damage
|htype=No heal
|poststring=No
|messaging=You gesture at a red bear orc raider. 
Your eyes flare with a whorl of black energy as you turn your gaze upon a red bear orc raider. 
A red bear orc raider's eyes dull momentarily with dark energy as your psychic malady takes hold to usurp a portion of its sight!
|offtype=mind
|deftype=willpower
|sig=No
|diff=intermediate
|source=standard
|type=debilitation
|ctype=battle
}}
==Notes==
* Debuff mechanics have been modernized and should now be consistent with similar effects.
* Can now be cast while remaining hidden or invisible. Much like Vivisection, it will always show the caster's name to the victim, while contesting the perception of everyone in the room.
* As a particularly stealthy spell, it will no longer alarm townsfolk.
* Against a victim afflicted with Visions of Darkness, Vivisection will now be targeted faster, based on VoD integrity, and prefer to hit the eyes. This will work in conjunction with Call from Within and its ability to autocast VoD and Vivisection.
* For the benefit of the CfW synergy, casting VoD on an already afflicted creature will redirect the cast to another, unafflicted creature instead. Recasting on players will attempt to refresh the spell with a longer duration.
* If there's a perception debuff other than Wisdom it appears to be a secondary debuff of some sort rather than a direct skill debuff.
{{RefAl}}