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Asildu at the Crossing Temple Memorial Shrine

Event Date: 9/7/2025

Event Instance: Prime

Date

It has been 453 years, 380 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Emerald Dolphin.
It is currently winter and it is sunset.

Log

• Breath of the Heralds Asildu joins the adventure.

[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "It looks like those clouds that were ordered have moved in for the night."

[General] Your mind hears Nawain thinking, "Thank goodness. Heraldic nose hairs are creepy, even if I can't remember what they look like."

[General] Your mind hears Casari thinking, "Sounds like a good omen."

[General] Your mind hears Crobin thinking, "They were ordered?"

[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "Yes. Someone requested them the other night."

[General] Your mind hears Crobin thinking, "I see, well guess I am glad they got what they had asked for"

[General] Your mind hears Karthor thinking, "Hm, I didn't realize clouds take requests. That's a neat trick."

[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "More of a coincidence, I think. But, that aside, I promised I would pay a visit if I came into possession of any pertinent information that might be of interest to those preparing for battle. If anyone wishes to speak, I'm at the Memorial Shrine within the Temple."

[General] Your mind hears Lelly thinking, "any sign of drakes in Crossing this evening?"

[Memorial Shrine]
A large stone pillar rises in the center of this shrine, surrounded by a ring of sooty marble rubble, the walls of some grand structure of yore. Delicate colored tiles have been inset upon the pillar in a valiant restoration of a destroyed mosaic, possibly belonging to a place of worship in days past. You also see a translucent crystalline case and a great soot-covered bell.

Casari waves.

Asildu nods politely.

Casari says, "Good evening again."

[General] Your mind hears Shimmers thinking, "I believe they had their fun and flew off?"

Mountain Lord Ezerak just arrived.

Bastion of Life Karthor just arrived.

Casari prods a fragment of the high altar with the tip of her finger.

Karthor waves.

Asildu says, "Yes, I feel like it was just yesterday I visited last."

Ezerak brushes the surface of his gais diadem and begins to reel! He clutches his head in pain!

Asildu ponders.

Ezerak nods politely.

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Asildu leans on his walking stick.

You see Herald Scholar Asildu, Betrayer of the Heralds.
Asildu has a square face, tilted jade eyes and a classical nose. His white-streaked amber hair is shoulder length and disheveled. He has pale skin and a gaunt build.
Asildu is mature for a Human.
He is in good shape.

He is holding a bloodwood walking stick with a carved dragon's head in his right hand.
He is wearing a carved jade dragon with gold-inset eyes, a cambrinth dragon charm, a linen tunic layered under a leather vest, a scholar's satchel, some amber linen pants and a pair of distressed leather shoes.

Brother Harsh's group just arrived.

Casari says, "I haven't been here in years."

Harsh smiles.

Leilanie smiles at Harsh.

Leilanie curtsies to Asildu.

Asildu nods politely.

Asildu says, "I don't know that I'd ever been here until recently."

Asildu casually observes the area.

Shield of Starlight Betlind just arrived.

Betlind bows.

Ezerak grins at Casari, his dimples flashing into view.

Asildu says, "I'll wait on saying much in case others are on their way."

Casari nods to Asildu.

Karthor waves to Betlind.

Harsh waves to Betlind.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind waves to Karthor.

Betlind waves to Harsh.

Betlind says to Asildu, "You're looking well."

Betlind smiles at Asildu, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Harsh quietly says, "She says that to everyone pal, dont get flattered."

Betlind giggles at Harsh.

Casari says, "It's nearing the year's end once again. Yet another one with Them looming. And hopefully yet another without Asketi reaping innocent lives."

Karthor asks in a Haakish accent, "Probly not if they look unwell though, eh?"

Asildu says, "I don't know that I've ever been flattered in my life."

Karthor grins.

Asildu says to Betlind, "I'm looking alive, at least. So there's that."

Betlind exclaims to Asildu, "Hopefully feelin' it too!"

Knight of Meraud Tirost just arrived.

Betlind smiles at Tirost, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Karthor says to Betlind in a Haakish accent, "He does, indeed, feel alive. That's probly not quite what ye meant though."

Tirost smiles at Betlind.

Karthor hums to himself.

Karthor waves to Tirost.

Harsh tips his blob to Tirost with a courteous nod.

Tirost waves to Karthor.

Harsh waves to Tirost.

Tirost smiles at Harsh.

Betlind says to Karthor, "Actually, that's exactly what I meant! Lookin' alive is a, uhm... certainty."

Ectheleon's group just arrived.

Betlind ponders.

Ectheleon gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Leilanie beams at Ectheleon!

Asildu says, "Everyone else is doing well, I hope."

Crobin hugs Leilanie, getting a smile in return.

Valynn praises Ectheleon.

Crobin hugs Tirost, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Leilanie hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Crobin hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.

Leilanie hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Ectheleon exclaims, "I remembered a place, so great here!"

Crobin shakes Ezerak's hand.

Leayne hugs Tirost, who wraps his arms around Leayne with a warm smile.

Crobin pats Karthor on the back.

Betlind hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Crobin just hugged Harsh.

Tirost hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Tirost with a warm smile.

Betlind hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Crobin waves to Casari.

Harsh quietly says to Asildu, "Tirost is here, I need to inform you that for the sake of reciting word for word what transpires to those who couldnt be bothered to show up, everything you say can and will be recorded by scribe for whatever purposes deemed neccessary, carryon."

Karthor smiles.

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

Harsh points at Tirost.

Crobin shakes Asildu's hand.

Leayne just hugged Casari.

Crobin waves to Maraisel.

Leayne hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.

Leilanie appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Karthor waves to Crobin.

Karthor nods to Leayne.

Valynn grins at Ectheleon.

Asildu says to Harsh, "How convenient, then, as my hope was to pass information to as many as possible in hopes that it might help."

Harsh lets out a hearty cheer for Asildu!

Casari asks, "Trying something new, then?"

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Asildu.

Tirost jots down some notes.

[General] Your mind hears Lelly thinking, "Asildu - I'"

Harsh quietly says, "Usually four of us give a version, all containing part truth."

Harsh shrugs.

Asildu says, "That's generally how it goes, yes."

Crobin stands near Leayne.

[General] Your mind hears Lelly thinking, "I don't see you in the Memorial Shrine"

Asildu ponders.

Crobin says, "You missed a hell of an attack last night Asildu."

Crobin says, "The heralds sent their dogs down."

Tirost nods in agreement.

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Asildu says, "Is there another Memorial Shrine in this Temple? I'll admit, I'm not exactly... familiar."

Harsh quietly says, "Oh hi."

Asildu taps a kyanite gwethdesuan that he is wearing.

Harsh waves to Leayne.

Gypsy Amabalis just arrived.

Harsh waves to Crobin.

Betlind asks, "Oh there's dogs now too?"

Leilanie hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Crobin hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Amabalis leans on Leilanie.

Betlind leans on Crobin.

Crobin just hugged Harsh.

Amabalis hugs Leilanie, who wraps her arms around Amabalis with a warm smile.

Crobin says, "Hey there bud."

Leayne hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile.

Crobin smiles at Betlind.

Amabalis hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.

Tirost grins at Betlind.

Harsh quietly says, "Tamsines shrine has a memorial."

Betlind hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Leilanie closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Harsh quietly says, "Could be confusion."

Crobin nods to Betlind.

Amabalis hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Amabalis with a warm smile.

Harsh shrugs.

[General] Your mind hears Leilanie thinking, "One room west, Lelly"

Valynn just touched a translucent crystalline case.

Brother Harsh hobbles out, leading his group.

Ectheleon wanders out, leading his group.

Ectheleon's group just arrived.

Brother Harsh's group just arrived.

Asildu asks Crobin, "You triumphed over the drakes, I assume?"

Harsh shrugs.

Healer Leilanie walks out.

Crobin says, "We did."

Healer Leilanie's group just arrived.

Crobin says, "But many death's."

Crobin says, "They came quick and hard."

Brother Harsh hobbles out.

Leayne joins Ectheleon's group.

Crobin says, "To the Empath guild first."

Asildu says, "They do tend to do that."

Betlind frowns.

Tirost folds his arms across his chest.

Enelne's Champion Nawain just arrived.

Asildu says, "I was otherwise detained, else I might have come to help. As it happens, I was summoned... here."

Asildu gestures.

Karthor casually observes the area.

Betlind hugs Nawain, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Nawain hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.

Crobin asks, "Summoned?"

Casari says, "I wonder who's picking targets for the Heralds now without Asildu on the battlefield. They didn't seem to have a strategic bone in their bodies before, but that target selection seems specific."

Asildu says, "Well, not here as in this room, but here, as in the Temple."

Brother Harsh just arrived.

Leilanie smiles at Nawain.

Harsh shakes his head suddenly and taps on his ear.

Ryeka just arrived.

Harsh yells, "Ouch."

Nawain waves.

Valynn quietly says, "Pardon me for a moment."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Leilanie rests her hand on Harsh's arm with a soft smile.

Valynn goes out.

Harsh sticks a finger in his ear and turns it back and forth.

Harsh smiles.

Crobin pats Harsh on the back.

Crobin chuckles.

Asildu ponders.

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Harsh quietly says, "Thank you so much for saving my life."

Betlind asks Casari, "They likely saw it worked in the past and have been continuing with such actions?"

Ryeka says, "I hope I'm not late."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Asildu asks, "Is this even considered a room? Do rooms require ceilings?"

Crobin smiles at Ryeka.

Crobin waves to Ryeka.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Tirost asks Asildu, "What summoned you here, Asildu?"

Ryeka glances up at the sky.

Leilanie glances up at the sky.

Asildu glances up at the sky.

Harsh glances up at the sky.

Ectheleon says, "The Empaths Courtyard certainly doesn't have one."

Ectheleon shudders.

Ryeka says, "We have cloud cover."

Asildu says, "Yes, right. Sorry. I was distracted."

Leilanie says, "Well, I suppose you're right."

Ryeka chuckles.

Karthor chortles softly at some secret joke.

Lelly glances up at the sky.

Asildu says, "This is all new to me."

Betlind says, "Depends on the Trader tryin' to sell it to ya. Room with an open view or a garden with walls."

Betlind shrugs.

Ryeka nods.

Crobin whispers something to Tirost.

Crobin nods to Tirost.

Ectheleon chuckles at Betlind.

Tirost grins at Crobin.

Harsh quietly says, "Airy, great views."

Asildu says to Tirost, "The High Priestess."

Lelly grins at Betlind.

Valynn just arrived.

Nawain raises an eyebrow.

Ryeka says, "And with a few important memories."

Tirost nods to Asildu.

Ryeka taps a great soot-covered bell.

The bell sounds a dull thump with none of the sweet tone for which it was designed.

Asildu says, "Tallis, as it were."

Ryeka says, "A few friends and I used to live at the top of the old temple with that bell."

Leilanie clasps Amabalis's hand tenderly.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Lelly asks, "Tallis the priestess?"

Crobin asks, "Tallis?"

Enelne's Champion Nawain lopes out.

Tirost says to Asildu, "One of great power, who is revered here."

Ryeka says, "We used to call ourselves the bats in the belfry."

Betlind grins at Ryeka, her dimples flashing into view.

Ryeka winks at Betlind.

Thinker Couri just arrived.

Leayne smiles at Couri, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Couri smiles at Leayne.

Valynn puts on a somber black rose.

Asildu ponders.

Asildu says, "You can imagine my surprise."

Enelne's Champion Nawain just arrived.

Tirost nods to Asildu.

Leayne beams at Nawain!

Casari says, "I'm guessing it wasn't bad news."

Valynn lifts up the edge of her silk hood, glancing around the area with crystal green eyes.

Asildu says to Casari, "No. In fact, I consider it good news, as it seems I might be of use to your Temple after all."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Casari smiles slightly.

Valynn asks, "How so?"

Lelly glances at Asildu.

Valynn tilts her head, clearly curious about something.

Lelly ponders.

Harsh quietly asks, "Gonna make some kinda artifact out of your head to ward off other heralds with big ideas?"

Harsh smiles.

Crobin nods to Tirost.

Amabalis grins, revealing her dimples.

Asildu says to Harsh, "No Herald is afraid of my head, I assure you."

Nawain chuckles.

Karthor asks in a Haakish accent, "I'm not sure anyone sets out to "make an artifact". Doesn't it only become an artifact after bein' old or somesuch?"

Karthor scratches his head.

Asildu says, "It seems there have been some developments. Visions, or some such."

Casari looks thoughtfully at Asildu.

Harsh quietly says to Karthor, "Dont get symantical on me pal. Im on your team over here."

Lelly says to Asildu, "I'm afriad of your voice."

Leayne shudders.

Ryeka says, "Aye? Unaka has shared a few."

Crobin says, "Doesn't have to be old."

Valynn raises an eyebrow in Asildu's direction.

Karthor looks at Harsh and shrugs.

Crobin says, "I think an Artifact can be new, just depends on what it is used for."

Asildu asks, "Ah, so you already know about the gambit?"

Betlind cocks her head.

Leilanie says, "Some of us don't."

Karthor scratches his head.

Valynn asks, "Enlighten us?"

Nawain asks in a Rakash accent, "Gambit?"

Asildu says, "Ah. I assumed that was part of that brutish 'Tog's visions."

Crobin says, "Gambits are dangerous...I am listening."

Harsh narrows his eyes.

Tirost frowns.

Ectheleon says, "Unaka is a nice lady."

Ectheleon nods.

Betlind says, "I don't know about 'brutish', but..."

Crobin nods to Ectheleon.

Betlind rubs her nose.

Lelly asks, "'asil a traitor's gambit?"

Harsh quietly says, "Brutish he says. Have you not murdered so many pal? She has not."

Casari says, "She does her patron Trothfang proud."

Harsh smiles.

Asildu gazes up at the sky.

Ryeka grins at Casari, her dimples flashing into view.

Lelly asks Asildu, "A traitor's gambit?"

Ectheleon leans forward.

Ryeka asks, "Don't you mean Truffenyi?"

Casari says, "I don't."

Ectheleon nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tirost asks Asildu, "What did the High Priestess share with you, Asildu? What is the gambit?"

Asildu says to Harsh, "Forgive me. I assumed I was allowed to have my opinion of the one who murdered me."

Harsh quietly says, "Yes."

Harsh quietly says to Asildu, "Please forgive me my opinion of you."

Asildu says, "I'm starting to question whether this was a good idea."

Harsh smiles.

Leayne pats Asildu on the back.

Asildu says, "I thought we'd made progress."

Karthor asks in a Haakish accent, "Opinions aside, seems like this could be important, eh?"

Amabalis shifts her weight.

Harsh quietly says, "Oh you have."

Harsh quietly says, "I am my own voice."

Harsh covers his mouth with his hand.

Leilanie glances at Amabalis.

Harsh smiles at Asildu.

With both hands, Valynn reaches up and lifts the edge of her silk hood, giving it a good shake before settling it back on her head.

Harsh nods.

Leilanie nods to Amabalis.

Lelly says, "Progress with a self acknkowledged traitor is always best taken slowly."

Crobin leans back against Leayne with a loving smile.

Tirost asks Asildu, "Unaka has helped us, Asildu, but you can too. So far, we've destroyed the artifacts, and you benefited. Can you help us? What did the High Priestess share with you?"

Leilanie smiles at Tirost.

Asildu says, "I wasn't the only one to benefit from the destruction of the artifacts, mind you."

Crobin asks, "Who else did?"

Asildu raises an eyebrow.

Ezerak says, "We all did."

Ryeka says, "We did."

Betlind glances up at the sky.

Casari rolls her eyes.

Ryeka nods to Ezerak.

Crobin asks, "But did someone besides us mortals?"

Lelly asks, "What Herald did?"

Asildu gazes off into the distance.

Crobin asks, "What do you hear Asildu?"

Amabalis nods at Leilanie, obviously agreeing with her views.

Casari says to Asildu, "Might I suggest you simply go ahead with what you wanted to tell us, as responding to some of this will never get anywhere."

Ezerak nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.

Leilanie nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.

Harsh nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Betlind nods in agreement.

Lelly ponders.

Asildu says, "I feel as if we've already digressed about two years."

Amabalis nods to Casari.

Nawain chuckles.

Lelly nods to Asildu.

(Crobin shifts around the room and finds a spot to lean on and leans back eyes shifting watching)

Crobin flicks one ear back as though listening for something.

Nawain says in a Rakash accent, "Some are slower to change than others. They'll get there. Probably."

Harsh quietly says, "Callin her brutish, set me off. I am fond of that one. You Ive had a large mess to clean up after. Sorry to interupt."

Leayne smiles at Crobin, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Harsh smiles.

Lelly leans on Harsh.

Crobin smiles at Leayne.

Harsh offers Asildu a pint of spring ale.

Asildu says, "Allow me a moment to regain my thoughts."

Asildu declines Harsh's offer.

Harsh guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Lelly nods to Asildu.

Asildu says to Harsh, "I'll pass, thank you."

Harsh guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Harsh guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Betlind says, "Personal matters are what they are, but we're not gonna survive this unless we come together and focus on the true threat."

Leayne nods to Betlind.

Tirost nods to Betlind.

Ryeka nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.

Lelly says, "I'm still not sure I trust who the true threat is here."

Harsh winks at Couri.

Lelly glances at Asildu.

Couri beams at Harsh!

Crobin hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Karthor says to Lelly in a Haakish accent, "Clearly it's Elementals Guy. He's been absent so long I don't even remember his name anymore."

Karthor hums to himself.

Couri hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Couri with a warm smile.

Lelly says, "Traitors often turn again."

Nawain asks Karthor in a Rakash accent, "Mister sandwich hat?"

Tirost grins at Karthor.

Karthor grins at Nawain.

Karthor says to Nawain in a Haakish accent, "That's the one."

Nawain nods in agreement.

Leilanie says, "Aww, he was kinda fun."

Asildu asks, "Then I'll pose a question. Do you want this information, or was I mistaken in thinking we were all in this together?"

Harsh sighs.

Nawain says in a Rakash accent, "We're in this together."

Nawain nods.

Ryeka says, "I'm listening."

Tirost nods in agreement.

Leilanie says, "We'd like the information."

Ectheleon nods.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind nods.

Casari seems to be waiting for something.

Valynn appears to be listening intently for something.

Karthor nods at Leilanie, obviously agreeing with her views.

Leayne softly says, "Yes, we would."

Ryeka says, "I might seem addled at times, but I am listening."

Couri says, "Information does nothin but help."

Asildu nods.

Asildu says, "Very well."

Lelly says, "I'd say we're listening with an appreciable amount of skepticism in the authentcity."

Betlind says, "S'why the majority of us are here, in good faith."

(Crobin laces his fingers with Leayne's)

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Asildu says, "I was summoned here a few days ago to speak with the High Priestess Tallis. We've spoken at length several times now with regard to some visions that have the Temple bracing."

Ryeka nods.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Amabalis winks.

Amabalis winks at Leilanie.

Betlind asks, "Ah, the gambit you mentioned?"

Betlind cocks her head.

Asildu nods.

Valynn gazes thoughtfully at Asildu.

Asildu says, "Yes. It seems the Immortals are preparing one in order to draw the Heralds into a direct confrontation."

Ryeka nods.

Leayne shudders.

Crobin squints.

Ryeka asks, "The hiding scorpion?"

Leilanie shifts her weight.

Betlind ponders.

Asildu says, "The High Priestess had some questions for me about the Heralds and their magic. I did my best to offer what I could. But we're trying to be careful, as we don't want to paint a target on us mortals by accident."

Ryeka nods.

Betlind nods.

Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "That seems wise, we'd be hilariously outmatched in a direct conflict with either side."

Betlind asks, "Might I ask what was seen in this vision?"

Lelly blinks at Karthor.

Crobin says, "Feel we already have targets, but continue."

Lelly nods to Crobin.

Comedian Rozalynde just arrived.

Asildu says, "But we're working on doing what we can to ensure the Heralds fall for it. After all, a gambit doesn't really work if the opposing side doesn't buy into it."

Harsh quietly says, "Speak for yourself pal. I have complete faith I am in no conflict with one side, whatsoever. I have faith that side will win too."

Harsh pats Karthor on the back.

Asildu says, "At present, the Temple is focusing on finding ways to keep the people safe here while the Immortals prepare... up there."

Asildu points up.

Betlind gives a slight nod.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Lelly glances up at the sky.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Harsh smiles.

Katamba sets, slowly dropping below the horizon.

Asildu says, "If that 'Tog of yours has been receiving visions, she may be able to provide more information than I can, having not seen the visions myself."

Harsh quietly says, "Glad the temple is tryin to think of something. The best we've come up with is, run away to the inn and hide in the bar."

Betlind gives Asildu a slight nod.

Ectheleon chuckles at Harsh.

Leilanie nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Libertine Vicistis just arrived.

Ryeka says, "Ah yes, the drakes. I ended up working triage."

Ryeka chuckles.

Tirost nods to Valynn.

Betlind asks, "So if secrecy is important, why share this with mortals at all? And why gather us to disclose such?"

Lelly says to Asildu, "What tog? Tallis is an elf."

Betlind rubs her nose.

Valynn folds her arms across her chest.

Harsh smiles at Betlind.

Nawain says to Lelly in a Rakash accent, "Unaka."

Harsh taps his nose.

Harsh points at Betlind.

Asildu gazes up at the sky.

Rozalynde glances at Harsh.

Rozalynde glances at Asildu.

Heart Tender Kethrai just arrived.

Rozalynde furrows her brow.

Crobin hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Betlind hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Betlind leans on Harsh.

Kethrai hugs Betlind, who wraps her arms around Kethrai with a warm smile.

Harsh smiles at Betlind.

Kethrai hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Kethrai with a warm smile.

Tirost nods to Kethrai.

Kethrai hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Kethrai with a warm smile.

Leayne hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Leayne with a warm smile.

Asildu asks Betlind, "Because you aren't just mortals. You're the ones who will be helping, are you not?"

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Harsh gazes at Betlind.

Harsh quietly says to Betlind, "I have died 797 times. Tell me a mortal that can do that."

Harsh folds his arms across his chest.

Betlind says to Asildu, "Absolutely. I was just not wanting things to, erm... go awry."

Leilanie smiles at Harsh.

Ryeka grins at Harsh, her dimples flashing into view.

Leilanie says to Harsh, "You die very well indeed."

Harsh smiles at Leilanie.

Betlind grins at Harsh, her dimples flashing into view.

Leayne giggles at Leilanie.

Crobin nods to Leilanie.

Lelly pats Harsh on the back.

Rozalynde quietly says, "That's far too many to keep count, I think I'd lose track after like ... 10."

Betlind says to Harsh, "Not all mortals are as beloved by the Immortals as you, clearly."

Betlind grins at Harsh, her dimples flashing into view.

Asildu says to Betlind, "Unless you all have contact with the Heralds, I think it's safe to share the information with you."

Betlind nods emphatically at Asildu.

Leilanie nods at Ectheleon, obviously agreeing with his views.

Tirost asks Asildu, "Are you going to be a part of this gambit to get their attention, Asildu?"

Kethrai asks, "Contact beyond them, er, staring down at us?"

Amabalis nods to Leilanie.

Asildu says to Tirost, "I have pledged myself to the Temple to do anything and everything they require of me to see this succeed."

Tirost gazes at Asildu.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Tirost nods.

Lelly asks Asildu, "You think there are herald spies here?"

Tirost says to Asildu, "Thank you."

Harsh smiles.

Casari says to Lelly, "He implied that he specifically doesn't."

Ezerak rubs his head.

Asildu says, "That being said, if anyone needs to reach me for any reason, correspondence will reach me here at the Temple, as it's where I'll be remaining until this is over."

Lelly glances at Casari.

Betlind nods to Asildu.

Kethrai frowns thoughtfully.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Tirost nods to Valynn.

Nawain asks Asildu in a Rakash accent, "Is there anything we can do to help in the moment?"

Harsh quietly says, "I think we should dance."

Harsh begins to dance, his eyes tightly shut and his head thrown back.

Ryeka grins at Harsh, her dimples flashing into view.

Harsh dances, seeking the attentions of his deity.

Lelly does a happy little dance!

Asildu says to Nawain, "Nothing at present, but once we have a plan and specific orders, we'll be finding a way to get them to those of you who are willing to help."

Harsh wiggles over towards Lelly.

Yelling wildly, Harsh kicks one leg high in the air.

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

Harsh looks up and sighs, smiling.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Lelly asks, "What sort of help is expected?"

Kethrai asks, "Any information on what we should prepare for in response? More drakes, or worse?"

Harsh smiles at Kethrai.

Betlind says to Asildu, "I can't imagine the Heralds are pleased with losing their control over you. I hope you exercise extreme caution with whatever part of this gambit you're involved with..."

Ezerak says to Kethrai, "Drakes seem very likely."

Ezerak nods.

Betlind gnaws on her lip.

Asildu says to Kethrai, "I think drakes would be an excellent thing to prepare for."

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

Harsh quietly says, "Or worse he says almost with a glint in his eye."

Crobin says, "I think worse is coming though."

Tirost gazes thoughtfully at Valynn.

Ryeka dances, seeking the attentions of her deity.

Ryeka dances; a perfect, beautiful creation that ends with deft grace.

Ryeka looks up and sighs, smiling.

Asildu says, "The Temple will be needing help with defenses, though. Which is where I'll be doing my best to assist. And likely you all, too."

Betlind nods.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Tirost nods to Asildu.

Valynn ponders.

Harsh ponders.

Asildu says, "The High Priestess is working on a plan, and I trust her."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Enelne's Champion Nawain lopes out.

Tirost nods.

Lelly asks Asildu, "Can drakes be handled in any other way than fighting them? Do they like treats?"

Casari asks, "So attention will be drawn to the Temple, then?"

Rozalynde rubs her nose.

Harsh quietly says, "Seems like."

Rozalynde glances up at the sky.

Ectheleon says, "Having Triage not at the main defense area sounds like a fine idea."

Ectheleon nods.

Harsh grins at Ectheleon.

Ryeka nods.

Asildu says to Casari, "If that is determined to be the best course of action. They have the best means of defending against such higher powers."

Betlind says, "When the Empath's courtyard comes under attack, many come to the temple for triage. So we might want to loo--" She glances over at Ectheleon before giving a firm nod. "Yeah, that."

Casari asks, "Do you know if their plan is any way reliant on whatever the creature of Probability has suggested it will do?"

Ectheleon smiles at Betlind.

Ryeka says, "Taelbert's was a good place for Triaging."

Valynn looks at Betlind and jots down some notes.

Rozalynde glances at Ryeka.

Ryeka winks at Rozalynde.

Harsh quietly says, "Taelberts is fine. I found if i just ignored the drakes and dragged to bodies the drakes killed everyone else."

Harsh smirks.

Asildu says to Casari, "The Temple is acting independently of Liraxes. If the machine assists, then so be it."

Kethrai says, "We might want to make ample use of the escape tunnels to get to and from triage and the Temple."

Casari nods to Asildu.

Ryeka nods.

Kethrai says, "Less chance of getting burned from above by drakes."

Valynn nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Betlind nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Casari says, "I'm more concerned about what else it will do beyond helping deal with the Heralds, though."

Ryeka says, "I spent a few days exploring those tunnels. Some have guards that won't let people not of the guilds past."

Asildu says, "This is why I thought it best to bring the news in advance, as much as possible. Consider all the ways you can prepare for... anything. Have a plan. Have a back up plan. Have another back up plan."

Betlind nods to Asildu.

Tirost lets out a long, contemplative breath.

Leayne frowns.

Valynn quietly says to herself, "Time to refresh my knowledge of the tunnels."

Kethrai nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.

Leayne nods to Valynn.

Ryeka says, "And the towers: It's easy to get lost on the bridges and towers."

Betlind says, "So... just know that plans are in motion and things might get... gambit-y. Got it."

Asildu says, "Make sure those who will be aiding in the defense receive word of the plan, the back up plan, and the other back up plan."

Ectheleon exclaims, "We do have a tertiary plan set-up that will be shared at Triage Training!"

Casari asks Asildu, "Is there an expectation that the focus will be on the Crossing?"

Valynn nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Harsh quietly says to Valynn, "Follow my advice. Do nothing until we are under attack and then panic. It's a blast."

Amabalis grins, revealing her dimples.

Kethrai whispers something to Casari.

Casari gives Kethrai a slight nod.

Ectheleon laughs at Harsh.

Couri grins at Harsh.

Lelly asks Asildu, "Is there a herald leader that can be challenged by a champion of the immortals, to avoid bloodshed amongst the populace?"

Valynn nods to Ectheleon.

Rozalynde snorts, loudly.

Asildu says to Casari, "With the work the Temple is doing, I would wager that Crossing is the best place for us to focus, as that's where the strongest defense will be."

Crobin smiles at Lelly.

Betlind nods to Asildu.

Ezerak points up.

Leilanie smiles.

Betlind says, "Zoluren stands ready."

Ezerak says to Lelly, "You go first, we're right behind you."

Tirost nods to Betlind.

Kethrai says, "For now, I should head to Overhealers."

Lelly shakes her head at Ezerak.

Betlind nods to Kethrai.

Valynn grins at Ezerak.

Leayne smiles at Kethrai, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Asildu says to Lelly, "No."

Kethrai asks Betlind, "Please give a report when you're able to make it?"

Betlind says to Kethrai, "Absolutely."

Betlind beams at Kethrai!

Heart Tender Kethrai glides out.

Crobin smiles at Leayne.

Betlind nods to Ectheleon.

Ectheleon wanders out, leading his group.

Gypsy Amabalis saunters out, leading her group.

Harsh smiles.

Brother Harsh hobbles out.

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Crobin chuckles.

Crobin says, "I have been left."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Ryeka asks, "Oops?"

Karthor chuckles.

Asildu says, "But I think that's all the information I have at present. Beyond re-stating my promise that I will do everything I can to assist with this."

Crobin nods.

Betlind pats Crobin on the back.

Fearless Crobin saunters out.

Betlind nods to Asildu.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Valynn casually observes the area.

Casari gives Asildu a slight nod.

Thinker Couri goes out.

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Asildu.

Ezerak nods to Asildu.

Tirost says to Asildu, "It seems the moment is truly near. Good luck with your part."

Lelly glances at Asildu.

Asildu nods politely to Tirost.

Ryeka says, "I've been seeing if the Immortals have anything to tell me- in my small way. They haven't said anything new- yet."

Betlind says to Asildu, "Thank you for sharing the information you have with us, even if emotions are still runnin' a bit high."

Lelly shakes her head.

Asildu nods to Betlind.

Light snow begins to fall from the sky.

Rozalynde whispers something to Asildu.

Vicistis glances up at the sky.

Ryeka glances up at the sky.

Asildu says to Betlind, "It's the right thing to do. Regardless of what people think of me."

Betlind smiles at Asildu, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind nods emphatically.

Lelly glances at Asildu.

Valynn says, "Aye, thank you for the additional information."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Valynn bows to Asildu.

Valynn tugs the edge of her silk hood down further over her face, shading her crystal green eyes.

Valynn goes out.

Libertine Vicistis goes out.

Asildu says to Rozalynde, "I have tried. They continue to deny me, but I will continue to strive to be worthy."

Lelly says to Asildu, "Farewell, traitor."

Lelly waves.

Rozalynde gives Asildu a slight nod.

Casari says to Lelly, "You're out of touch."

Asildu sighs.

Betlind says, "Still... Don't do anything, erm, silly. Sacrifice is for the Paladins, afterall."

Casari says to Asildu, "Thank you, again."

Tirost glances at Betlind.

Asildu nods politely to Casari.

Ryeka stands near Asildu.

Lelly says, "]case he claims the title, I award it to him."

Karthor gets a sigil of sacrifice book embossed with abstract patterns from inside his bright golden pouch.

Karthor waves a sigil of sacrifice book embossed with abstract patterns at Betlind.

Karthor hums to himself.

Karthor puts his book in his kidskin haversack.

Asildu says to Lelly, "Think what you will."

Betlind says to Tirost, "You know what I mean..."

Tirost nods to Betlind.

Asildu says to Betlind, "I'm no Paladin, but I'll do what I must."

Casari glances up at the sky.

Ezerak says, "That's all any of us can do."

Rozalynde glances up at the sky.

Betlind gives Asildu a slight nod.

Asildu shakes his head at Ryeka.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Lelly goes out.

Tirost says, "I must take my leave. Farewell."

Tirost bows.

Asildu nods politely.

Rozalynde quietly says, "We can award titless and medallions when the dust settles, if there is anything left for the dust to settle on."

Betlind bows to Tirost.

Ryeka exclaims, "Stay safe!"

Asildu says, "I should be on my way as well, I think."

Rozalynde gazes up at the sky.

Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts out.

Betlind bows to Asildu.

Asildu says, "There is much to be done yet and little time to prepare."

Casari cracks her knuckles.

Casari nods.

Rozalynde slowly empties her lungs.

Betlind nods emphatically.

Ryeka nods.

Karthor adjusts the fit of his spectacles.

Betlind says, "S'how it goes in war time, I suppose."

Betlind says, "We'll be as ready as we possibly can."

Asildu says, "Thank you to those who listened and trust that I'm doing the best I can."

Betlind nods emphatically.

Betlind nods to Asildu.

Betlind bows to Asildu.

Ezerak nods to Asildu.

Rozalynde frowns.

Betlind says, "We're grateful for any and all help to preserve what we have here. Not just the city, but all the provinces."

Asildu says, "If I don't see you all before then, I will see you on the battlefield. We can win this. We have to."

Betlind nods emphatically at Asildu.

Casari nods at Asildu, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ryeka nods to Asildu.

Karthor nods.

Casari says, "Be safe, Asildu."

Ryeka raises her hand in a quick salute.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Asildu says, "You as well."

Betlind says, "I have faith we will."

Ryeka says, "I'll be around."

Asildu bows.

Ryeka strides out.

Lowering her head in reverence, Betlind takes a step backward and bends into a formal bow.

Betlind says, "Take care, everyone."

Asildu steps into a shadow and is simply gone!

• Asildu returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Rozalynde quietly says, "I hope I'm being paranoid, but I don't trust him."

Rozalynde frowns.

Comedian Rozalynde scampers out.

Betlind says, "You don't have to trust him to know there's going to be trouble, I suppose."

Ezerak nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "I'm not sure he presented anythin' to distrust just now. "The immortals are doin' a thing, an' the Temple's also up to somethin'" isn't exactly a revelation."

Karthor scratches his head.

Betlind grins at Karthor, her dimples flashing into view.

Ezerak nods at Karthor, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ezerak says, "Just wish they'd do it quicker."

Ezerak says, "The waiting is intolerable."

Karthor nods.

Betlind says, "Suppose it's better than just having hope and faith that the Immortals were up to somethin'? I dunno, it does indeed leave us in a strange spot."

Betlind nods.

Casari says, "There was little news, but there was news. The likely location of focus and the people who are collaborating."

Karthor nods.

Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "True enough."

Betlind nods to Casari.

Betlind says, "Alright, well, I promised Keth to give a report to the Empath's, so I'm gonna run off."

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Casari waves to Betlind.

Ezerak waves to Betlind.

Lowering her head in reverence, Betlind takes a step backward and bends into a formal bow.

Karthor stretches his arms.

Betlind exclaims, "Stay well!"

Shield of Starlight Betlind goes out.

Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "I'll probly head that way too. Take care folks."

Karthor raises his hand in a quick salute.

Ezerak says, "I suppose I'll head back south, for now."

Ezerak snaps to attention and hails Casari with a crisp hand salute.

Bastion of Life Karthor plods out.

Casari raises her hand in a quick salute.

Mountain Lord Ezerak swaggers out.