The Griffin Sword Saga (storyline)/2002-05-08 - Wehnimer's Landing (log)

A vortex is seen over Potter's Field, where zombies are often hunted for favor. The unusual occurrence draws many defenders from Wehnimer's Landing, particularly those in the Order of Voln. They find extremely powerful undead taking over the field, and a brief battle ensues. In the aftermath, Morvule himself encourages the defenders to continue to "release" them, claiming that they were returning souls to Luukos to be used again in another way. A debate breaks out as to whether or not he can be believed.

The debate continues as many start to gather outside of the Temple of Lorminstra, by the Griffin Sword. The grizzled old warrior, well known for his own past service in the Order of Voln, talks with them, noting that Morvule serves the god of Lies and thus his words cannot be trusted.

Later, a priest emerges from the temple. He asks for those present to help him by infusing mana into the area as he places a new ward over the sword, hoping to keep the growing "taint" contained, somehow. While he does not give his name this evening, on the day following it is revealed that he is called Ulstram. And he has foreseen this taint.

This log is from Alisaire's perspective. It has been heavily edited.

Potter's Field

I missed the invasion. Probably for the best. They would have killed me dead.

You step through the misty gate.
[Ruined Potter's Field]
Shadows from towering pines weave their way across the path as it begins bending to the southeast.  The criss-cross of patterns along the ground stirs up memories of stained glass mosaics which lend a certain sad reverence to this forgotten field.  You also see the Tariajewel disk, a swirling mist, a swirling mist, the Hhooru disk, a raven who is lying down, a piece of amber, a zombie scalp, a raven, a white opal, some silver coins, a violet sapphire and the Truekillr disk.
Also here: Ariond, Nikkee, Tariajewel, Atreau, Lady Shrelae, Great Lord Zearatull, Mirsen, Merjinia, Great Lord Atlanteax, Lord Arkans, Chomm, High Lord Shonison, Barttonium, Hhooru, Mordja, Great Lord Grandevr, Lord Jonty, High Lady Kadesha, Ashmoreth, Earthdiver, Haxley, Lord Demonicos, Great Lady Morgaine, Truekillr, Omrii, Zebius
Obvious paths: west, southeast.

Ariond asks, "it over?"
Ariond raises an eyebrow.

You survey the area.

Ariond says, "well aye"
Ariond asks, "but is this ATTACK over?"

You ask, "Such a gathering. I presume not all are here to slay the zombies here?"
You survey the area.

Ariond grins at you.
Ariond says, "no"
Ariond says, "we're here to slay Luukosian forces."

Kadesha says, "I slew em all"

You say, "Ah, I see."
You nod to Ariond.

Morgaine says, "Well what we witnessed makes sense, he is gathering an army, an army of undead that will not be bound to a single location, but to go where he pleases."

Truekillr says, "The vortex means It's either found a way to gather souls before they reach Gosaena, or it's another of It's Lies."
Truekillr says, "I prefer to believe it's a lie..."

You see Truekillr Strickulis the Human Prelate.
He appears to be in his 160's, has long, straight white hair, grey eyes, and very dark skin.
He has a rising phoenix tattoo on his arm.
He has some minor cuts and bruises on his right hand, minor cuts and bruises on his chest, and minor bruises on his neck.
He has terrible, permanent mutilation of his chest muscles, terrible, permanent mutilation of his abdominal muscles, terrible, permanent mutilation of his back muscles, and a mangled right hand.
He is holding a shimmering enchanted falchion in his right hand and an eonake-studded shield in his left hand.
He is wearing a narrow gold ring, a crystal amulet, a Lorminstra badge, a green mithril bracelet in the shape of a braided vine, a gold-edged onyx relic, a gold-bound dark metal censer, a pair of leather hiking boots, a polished coffin-shaped case, a black-lined white velvet robe embroidered with the image of a golden key set upon a black gate, a sigil-sewn black poke, a luminous imflass armband adorned with shimmering leaves of gold melting into tiny intertwined vines, a gleaming gold Lorminstra symbol trimmed with glistening onyx and engraved with the scene of an etheral spirit passing through a mighty ebon gate, a black warmantle clasped at the neck with a large deathstone engraved with shimmering eonake runes of power, a holy signet ring, and a suit of shimmering chainmail.

Haxley says, "Prefer.  But you need to at least admit, the first is a possibility."

Mordja says, "I think Truekillr is correct.  We have to believe the teachings until some other proof is shown."

Truekillr says, "If it is NOT a lie, then I would believe that both Gosaena, and Lorminstra would have issues."

Morgaine says, "With the spirits he gathers from here, the Graveyard, and wherever else he may, he is forming an army, to follow his "Call" as they refer to it."

Truekillr says, "Unless, of course, Gosaena and Luukos have made a deal."
Truekillr frowns.

Haxley says, "They probably do.  But until they decide to get involved...."
Haxley shrugs.

Morgaine says, "I do not speak out of caring either way, only offering my opinion of what may be going on."

Kadesha says, "Morgaine, that was how he summoned them, those released he no longer controls"

Mordja asks, "Do you believe that to be possible?"
Mordja rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Truekillr says, "I do."

Morgaine says, "I do not seek to claim anything is a lie, or a truth, I know what I witnessed and I offer that suggestion as the most logical at the moment."

Mordja says, "Something to think upon then."

Kadesha says, "those you saw were likely his callin a retreat of those not yet released"

You rub your chin thoughtfully.
You lean back.

Morgaine says, "A retreat would leave him bitter, not so eager to reveal himself and gloat."
Morgaine shrugs.

Kadesha says, "well he prolly is, sendin me lost souls"

Morgaine says, "I understand, I simple formed the idea and felt it may be worth keeping in mind."

Haxley says, "And I say again, also remember that Luukos tells the truth when it serves his purpose."
Haxley says, "Sometimes, the best lie is the truth no one will believe."
Haxley shrugs.

Truekillr says, "It may be attempting to make us rethink our releasing in order to allow It to cull It's followers more."

Mordja says, "To avoid his deception though, it is safest to assume He is lying."

Truekillr says, "Precisely so."

Kadesha says, "i believe Lorminstra and Voln's teaching, not Morvules tricks"
Kadesha says, "sure aint gonna feel bad for releaing the undead"

Truekillr nods to Kadesha.

>whisper truekillr I take it I walked in on the end of something?
You whisper quietly to Truekillr.

Truekillr whispers, "Aye, some souls were released, them Morvule came down and told us we were helping him by releasing the souls. We're debating that now."

>whisper truekillr I see.
You whisper quietly to Truekillr.

>whisper truekillr I wonder what is the truth of the matter..
You whisper quietly to Truekillr.

Zearatull says, "so..."
Zearatull says, "now what"

Truekillr says, "If Luukos and Gosaena have formed an alliance..."
Truekillr frowns.

Kadesha asks, "if we did not release them Morgaine, what then, let them walk about killin everyone?"

Morgaine says, "They are bound to this location."

Haxley laughs!
Haxley nods to Morgaine.

Mordja says, "We really don't have any choice at this point.  We simply need to continue releasing the undead."

Morgaine says, "If we left it vacant, then we need not worry either way."

Kadesha says, "nae they are not bound here"
Kadesha says, "he can summon them to rise up anywhere"

Morgaine says, "The Zombies most certainly are. He can summon his own, but not these."

Mordja says, "And it would not be wise to "retreat" from an area and allow them to infest."

Morgaine asks, "Ye do not truly believe that Luukos is the only creator of undeath do ye?"

Ariond says, "not always"
Ariond says, "remember the Sheruvians"

Dicendarq says, "undead comes from many sources,Luukos is one of them"

Morgaine says, "I see the point I attempt to make is a bit harder to grasp than I had assumed. Nevermind, I will not be able to explain it in a manner none find frusterating, or take in the wrong manner."

Kadesha says, "no, I know there are other causes, does it matter? he still used them an regardless of what causes the curse, they shallbe released"

Truekillr says, "Creator? Perhaps not. Old and evil curses may have created such, be he is most assuredly the only that creates new undead from the ranks of the living."

Haxley grumbles.
(Haxley tugs the hood of his cloak a little lower over his eyes.)

Morgaine says, "I will be guarding the sword."

The Old Warrior

After the previous days' activities, and with the sudden surge of Luukosian invasions in the area, locals and wanderers from afar begin to gather around the Griffin Sword, just outside the Temple of Lorminstra. As he did the day before, the grizzled old warrior chats with some of them, in particular about what happened earlier that evening in Potter's Field as well as the visions seen the night before of undead souls sinking beneath the ground instead of rising when released. His first and final comments are not recorded.

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a leg of roasted rabbit, a grizzled old warrior who is sitting, a juicy roasted drumstick, a wedge of soft herbed cheese, a wedge of mild goat cheese, a leg of roasted rabbit, a leg of roasted rabbit, a shaggy mutt, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a mug of golden wheat beer, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a flagon of blackberry brandy, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a mug of golden wheat beer, a stein of Elven brown ale, a stein of Elven brown ale, a wrought-iron gate and the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Also here: Lady Kevralynn, Geheyi, Lord Warem, Wakim, Haxley who is seated, Lord Dravnum who is seated, Gnaeusprimus who is seated
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

A grizzled old warrior says, "What ya mean?  Ya release 'em, ya release 'em.  That's just how it is."

A grizzled old warrior says, "Clouds the mind, I ain't needin me mind to be cloudy on these days."

You see a grizzled old man dressed in dusty, weather worn clothes with a few trappings of old pieces of armor thrown in.  He has a gnarled grey beard and his skin is dark and wrinkled like the bark of some ancient tree.  His balding pate is marked by dark patches of age spots, but his eyes are still bright and clear.

Dravnum says, "I expect there'll be plenty of opportunity to realese souls"

Kevralynn says, "No, from what My Lady tells me, the undead in the Sheruvian monastary where not being released from bondage."
Kevralynn shifts her weight.
Kevralynn says, "Even when their forms were destroyed."

Warem says, "puts fire in the heart, and i would think you can take many a drink before fogging your wits"
Warem nods.

Kevralynn says, "It is an ill omen."

A grizzled old warrior says, "They ain't, they're just slaves to a bigger Master when them fiends do that."

Haxley frowns.
Haxley says, "I'm just curious, though.  Assuming, of course, that the scaly bastard wasn't saying it just to sidetrack people, it seems that releasing destroying the bodies of the undead there allows Luukos to claim the souls."

Nevrek grins at Haxley.

A grizzled old warrior asks, "He said somethin?  And ya believed him?"

A grizzled old warrior snorts.

Haxley chuckles.
Haxley shrugs.
Haxley says, "The best lie is the truth no one will believe."
Haxley leans back.

Kevralynn glances at Haxley.
Kevralynn asks, "Then we of voln would be working for Luukos's own ends?"

A grizzled old warrior says, "Anytin them slimy-tongued lackwits be sayin is just sometin to divide ya."

(Kevralynn spits in disgust.)

Wakim starts chortling.
Wakim says, "I think that about clears that up"

Warem makes a horrendously wet and sticky ordeal of clearing his throat and spits straight up into the air!
Warem watches as the missile falls, narrowly missing himself yet landing directly between his feet.  What a way to impress a date!
Warem nods to Kevralynn.

Nevrek takes a few steps to his left.
Nevrek chortles softly at some secret joke.

Kevralynn glances at Nevrek.

Nevrek touches one finger to his lips.
Nevrek just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Haxley shrugs.
Haxley says, "It just strikes me as entirely possible, if you think about it."

Nevrek says, "In time... in time.."

Kevralynn hisses at Nevrek.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't lettem trick ya.  You ain't doin the evil one's work."

Dravnum says, "It's not a mtter anyway, we have to protect oursleves and the only wya to do it is to kill the bodies"

Haxley says, "Well, you know more about Voln than I ever did.  I'll take your word on this one."
Haxley chuckles.

Wakim says, "good to know, though  don't follow Voln, I don't follow the Dark Ones either"
Wakim nods to the old warrior.

(Nevrek arches a slender silver eyebrow to Kevralynn.)

Kevralynn says, "Damn scaled ones."
Kevralynn says, "Nearly as bad as the arachnids."
(Kevralynn spits in disgust.)

Nevrek says, "You're getting on in years, varrior."
Nevrek says, "I trust you haff prepared your soul."

A grizzled old warrior says, "Ya blind or somethin?  Oh yeh, yer onna them.  Course yer blind."

Haxley says, "Just..."
Haxley frowns.
Haxley says, "I don't know.  My gut tells me that Morvule was right on that one."

Geheyi says, "The only scaly things I've ever seen are the cobras on the beach."

A grizzled old warrior glances over at Haxley.

Haxley says, "I've not known priests, even Luukosian ones, to gloat when it's not appropriate."
Haxley says, "Or rather, not deserved...pick your word."
Haxley shrugs.

As Kevralynn turns a small protrusion on the back of her symbol, it splits in two and begins to unfold in the palm of her hand.  The two halves of the once smooth surface slowly press together and the general appearance of a statuette begins to take shape.  As she finishes turning the crank, the symbol finishes its odd transformation and leaves her holding a small statuette in its place.
(Kevralynn seems to be being led by her silver Huntress statuette.)

A grizzled old warrior says, "That's what they want ya to believe.  Ya believe yer doin their work.  Ya don't do it, they get mer undead fer what'ver unholy things they want em for cause ya believed em."

(Kevralynn moves over to the left of the Griffon sword.)

A grizzled old warrior says, "Like a disease, them words are."

Kevralynn searches around for a moment.
Kevralynn ponders.
Kevralynn sniffs.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't lettem fool ya."

Nevrek says, "This.. this is a distraction, Varrior."

Kevralynn gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Kevralynn gestures.
Kevralynn appears to be keenly aware of her surroundings.
Kevralynn blinks.

Nevrek says, "You give them the spirit building talk, yes."

Sayori comes out of hiding.
(Sayori steps out of the shadow of the temple, licking her gloved fingers.)
Sayori just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Sayori says, "Nice sword."

Nevrek says, "They listen, and vhile they listen, they do not prepare."

Wakim says, "Luukosians gloat when ever there is pain or misery, tried to blame what happened on Teras on Luukos as well"

Kevralynn says, "There is evil here."
Kevralynn hisses.

Nevrek says, "Gloating, eh?  Come now."
Nevrek says, "As if that is all to do."
Nevrek snorts.

You hear the voice of Grhim ask, "Come now...am I all that bad?"
You hear a wild, cackling laugh nearby.

A grizzled old warrior says, "They ain't preparin fer what your preparin fer, ya little bug."

Haxley says, "So killing undead at this point is like striking at their supply lines."

Sayori says, "Yes."
(Sayori looks into the shadows.)

Haxley frowns.
Haxley paces back and forth.

Nevrek asks, "Bug, snake, vhich am I?"
Nevrek grins at a grizzled old warrior.

Kadesha greets a grizzled old warrior.  Perhaps they're in cahoots!

Nevrek glances at Kadesha.

Kevralynn growls ferociously!
(Kevralynn begins to prowl around)

Kadesha says, "Nevrek look like a bug"

Nevrek says, "The dvarf, excellent."

Sayori says, "Spiders are technically not bugs."

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't know, yer face is all ugly and twisted I can't tell."

Kevralynn shrugs.

Delthore taps the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Kadesha chuckles.

Haxley snickers.

Cassundera exclaims, "Is this more grief!"

Kevralynn says, "They scum, nether-the-less."
Kevralynn hisses.

Nevrek removes a bearded burlap doll from in his spidersilk cloak.
Nevrek tilts his burlap doll side to side, making the light play off it.
Nevrek glances at Kadesha.

Nevrek says, "I ... thought you might take an interest in some Tehiri magic, Kadesha."
Nevrek shows Kadesha his burlap doll.

Haxley smirks.
Haxley says, "If you're talkin about the vortex, I've already talked to him about it."
Haxley nods to Kadesha.

Kadesha says, "Warrior friend? I have a grave concern ta speak to ya about however"

Wakim says, "we got that cleared up we think"
Wakim nods to Kadesha.

Kadesha glances at Nevrek.
Kadesha asks, "Warrior fella?"

Cassundera says, "Nothing you can do to the sword. Why you here."

Nevrek gazes in awe at the doll in his hand.

Haxley raises an eyebrow.

Mange gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Mange gestures.
Grhim is discovered by Mange!
Mange dispels your invisibility!
Ketum is discovered by Mange!

(Kevralynn glances about)

Haxley smirks.
Haxley says, "Well, that works too."

A grizzled old warrior stretches out his legs.

Mirsen says, "All this ... food and drink."
Mirsen gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Nevrek says, "Not pretty, no, but.."

Ketum begins to twitch.

You lean back.

Grhim smiles ever so slightly.

Kevralynn chuckles.

Kadesha sighs.

Nevrek surveys the area.
Nevrek leans against the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Grhim glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

A grizzled old warrior says, "This ain't too healthy, gonna have rats if we leave all this food out here."

Nevrek removes a green stained etched bronze chalice from in his velvet formal jacket.
Nevrek places his hand on his dark bronze medallion.
Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

A grizzled old warrior snatches up a wedge of soft herbed cheese.

You hear the voice of Sayori say, "I agree."

Geheyi says, "The town has rats already."

Wakim says, "warrior says Luukos has not found a way to interfer with the releasing of souls to Goseana, it's just another lie"
Wakim nods to Kadesha.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Cheese ain't bad."

Haxley chuckles.

Mirsen says, "And we already have snakes."
Mirsen gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Warem picks up a leg of roasted rabbit.
Warem takes a bite of his roasted rabbit.

A grizzled old warrior eats some of its soft herbed cheese.

Kadesha says, "I wish the warrior would pass word to those of Voln that, to responde to the taitns of the Luukosians and form lynch mobs, only serves Luukos, not Voln"

Haxley picks up a shot of dwarven rye whiskey.
Haxley takes a drink from his dwarven rye whiskey.

(Nevrek whispers a hushed prayer under his breath, moving his bronze chalice in a circle.)
Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Grhim gestures.
Grhim suddenly disappears.

Cassundera asks, "Can't do anything see?"
A wave of power flows out of Cassundera and toward the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Kadesha asks, "would you agree with that sir?"

Nevrek gazes up into the heavens.
Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Kevralynn glances at Nevrek.

A grizzled old warrior says, "People are scared, I told 'em not to be.  When they get spooked, they lash out at them misguided people thinkin evil is good and righteous is bad."

(Nevrek scowls disdainfully at the Griffin sword, his bronze medallion clutched in his hand and he guides his chalice.)
Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Warem takes a bite of his roasted rabbit.

Haxley takes a drink from his dwarven rye whiskey.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Not much I can be doin about it, if they be followin Voln's teachings they be knowin the fight is with the undead, and them confused folks ain't undead."

You hear the voice of Grhim say, "Yes, and soon they shall be terrified, and worse old man."

Kadesha asks, "and such lashing out, serves the enemy, yes?"
Kadesha says, "well I thinin some needin a reminder sir"

Kevralynn tightens her grip on her vultite talon sword.

Nevrek says, "Distract them, distract them.."
Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.
Nevrek says, "Two doses .. left.."
Nevrek walks to stand behind the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Kevralynn glances at Nevrek.

Kadesha glances at Nevrek.

Haxley says, "I'd be careful what you say at this point...she'll use it to justify complete pacifism, if that's what she thinks needs to be done."
Haxley nods to the old warrior.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Lashin out is lashin out.  Not any'a my concern.  Ya know, that ain't too polite."

Sayori yells, "Hey everyone!"
Sayori flails her arms about.
Sayori grins wickedly.

[Sayori disrobes entirely.]

Sayori struts about.
Sayori strikes a heroic pose.

Nevrek pours some of the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Gnaeusprimus peers quizzically at Nevrek.
Gnaeusprimus says, "Would you like a rag to polish that with?  You're doing such a nice job of cleaning it."

Kevralynn says, "Whatever you are trying to do will fail."
Kevralynn strikes a heroic pose.

(Nevrek mumbles a whispered prayer under his breath, eyes closed in concentration.)
Nevrek pours the contents of his etched bronze chalice on the sword.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Kadesha says, "I am not sayin passivism, I am denouncing lynch mobs"

Nevrek grins slowly.
Nevrek put a green stained etched bronze chalice in his velvet formal jacket.

A passerby runs off to the constable screaming Nevrek has committed impropriety!

Kevralynn gestures at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Nevrek asks, "Vhat the?"

Sayori glances at Nevrek.

Nevrek asks, "How is that improper?"
Nevrek scowls.

Sayori says, "You were looking at me."
Sayori softly hums a merry tune, embellishing upon the melody's jaunty lilt.

Nevrek says, "You listen to your old relic of a varrior, all."

Kadesha says, "indeed, fight the enemy, not the misguided puppets who serve him"

A grizzled old warrior says, "Yer pourin yer potion er whatever on a holy relic."

A grizzled old warrior says, "Some upright citizen ain't gonna like that."

Nevrek says, "Vhile you attend to him, one of us alvays is ready to be out of your range of vision."
Nevrek says, "May the emerald light guide you all to the grave."

Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a brief glimpse of something sparkling.

[Kadesha closes all of her containers.]

(Kevralynn patrols the perimeter of the glowing stone)

Warem marches back and forth, sharply turning at the end of each stride.

Geheyi asks, "What is your name, sir?"
Geheyi peers quizzically at a grizzled old warrior.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Name ain't important, I'm just an old veteran of the fight."

A grizzled old warrior eats some of its soft herbed cheese.

Roaden asks, "what was that sparkling?"

Haxley says, "The sword.  It does that."
Haxley smirks.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't you let them worry you none.  They can't do nothin to that sword."

Geheyi says, "I was just wondering. Someone told me that you and the mystic were brothers, so I thought..."

Mirsen smiles at the old warrior.

Haxley says, "Of course, now they know it's one less thing to waste their time on."
Haxley chuckles.

Kevralynn nods to the old warrior.
Kevralynn says, "My Lady urges me to protect it however."
Kevralynn softly kisses her Huntress symbol, murmuring to herself.

Cassundera says, "Is what I thought. I will give them no more of the attention they are craving then. Thankee."
Cassundera curtsies to the old warrior.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't let em plant that seed'a doubt in yer head.  Bad thing if it be takin root, then they got their power over ya."

Kevralynn chuckles.

Haxley leans back.
Haxley folds his arms over his chest.

Dravnum says, "We oly need keep to the path"

Geheyi says, "I have heard that to doubt and to question is often the beginning of wisdom."

Haxley nods to Geheyi.
Haxley says, "Faith in anything does have its place, though"

Kadesha nods to the old warrior.
Kadesha removes some black demon rum from in her hooded robe.
Kadesha asks, "like some rum?"

A grizzled old warrior shakes its head.

A grizzled old warrior says, "I ain't drinkin in a time like this.  Always gotta be ready."

Kadesha nods to the old warrior.
Kadesha glances at some black demon rum.
Kadesha grins sheepishly.

Kevralynn says, "Never fear, they stand out much like the betrayers of my Lady."

A grizzled old warrior eats some of its soft herbed cheese.

Warem says, "ill drink for you and myself, to keep things even"
Warem nods to the old warrior.
Warem takes a drink from his ivory drinking horn.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Ya do that.  Just don't be gettin all drunk in public now."

Kadesha says, "oh by the way"

A grizzled old warrior eats some of its soft herbed cheese.

Delthore says, "except when it comes to me"
Delthore nods to Geheyi.
Delthore says, "I'm always right"

Mirsen glances at Delthore.

Haxley smirks.

Geheyi says, "Well, I guess it depends what you are right about."

Delthore asks, "name one time I been wrong?"
Delthore peers quizzically at Mirsen.

A grizzled old warrior eats some of its soft herbed cheese.

Delthore says, "I'm right about not being wrong"
Delthore nods to Geheyi.

Mirsen says, "You said all women were after you."
Mirsen stares at Delthore.

Haxley smirks.

Delthore says, "what I meant was all women worth having"

Kadesha says, "seems one of ours believed releasin the minions earlier served Luukos, misguided she seems"
Kadesha says, "wouldnt that be like Luukos ta want us ta think releasin those souls aids him"

A grizzled old warrior says, "She ain't misguided.  Don't be thinkin anyone is unless they're sayin yer doom is comin."

A grizzled old warrior says, "She's doubtin, and that's lettin em get power over her."

Kadesha says, "but releasin the minions does not ever serve Luukos then, yes"

A grizzled old warrior says, "Don't be lettin their lies get to ya.  That's all they are, lies.  That's how the dark ones work."

Haxley says, "Doubting isn't necessarily a bad thing, though."

Delthore says, "they don't have to admit for me to be right either"
Delthore leans on Mirsen.

Mirsen pokes Delthore in the ribs.

A grizzled old warrior says, "Releasin em releases em.  Just how it is."

Kevralynn says, "...strange"
Kevralynn shakes her head.

You cock your head at Kevralynn.
You ask, "What is it?"

Kadesha says, "and they be released unto Lorminstra's mercy, not to Luukos"

Kevralynn says, "...something, I can't...put my finger on it."
Kevralynn shrugs.

You say, "It must be the weather.  It has been storming a great deal more often of late."
You nod to Kevralynn.

(Kevralynn contiues to patrol the perimeter of the glowing stone)
Kevralynn says, "Aye, must be."

Warem says, "storms, and evel fog and omens as of late"
Warem nods.

Haxley frowns.

You say, "Good eve, all."
You turn around.
You stride away, moving west.

The Priest

A while later, a priest emerges from the temple, already familiar with the growing "taint" within the sword and intent on doing something about it. While he initially tolerates the presence of several known to be aligned with Lornon in the crowd, he eventually grows tired of their repeated threats, tauns, and even attacks; he sends them away with magic. Asking for those gathered around to lend aid by infusing mana into the area, he places a new warding over the sword.

The next day, it is revealed that the priest's name is Ulstram. His first comments are not recorded.

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see the Merryleon disk, a robed priest, a mug of golden wheat beer, a flagon of Guildmaster's special, a mug of golden wheat beer, a juicy roasted drumstick, a wedge of mild goat cheese, a wrought-iron gate and the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Also here: Silverphenix, Lord Jyrek, Great Lord Zimrahn, Delyorik, Lord Merryleon, Great Lady Erlenna, Lord Nevrek, Arimantis, Azorack, Dispater, Lord Lurch, Trissanna, Aeillien, Jacinto, Tanager, Codac who is kneeling, Ralkir who is kneeling, Geheyi who is seated, Loerya
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Merryleon says, "Hrm, lots of food and drink here."

Dispater says, "You are not welcome here, any more than you say we are."
Dispater nods to the robed priest.

Tanager says, "Some days you make your mark on the world.  Some days, it makes its mark on you...."

Aeillien says, "Come, Brother in Voln, help me wash away this filth."

Lurch nods to Tanager.
Lurch exclaims, "Indeed!"

Nevrek says, "Similarly, I should collapse your throat to prefent more Air from defiling your lungs."
Nevrek grins at Jacinto.

Jacinto grins.
Jacinto says, "The warrior has the right idea."
Jacinto says, "Perhaps."
Jacinto grins at Nevrek.

Tanager says, "He is quite welcome; we welcome him."
Tanager waves a hand at Dispater, dismissing him indifferently.

Delyorik says, "Earth..."
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.
Delyorik kneels down.

Jacinto says, "I'm sure the guards like you in jail."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Tanager asks, "If we were outside your temple, it might be one matter... but here?"
Tanager chuckles.

You hear the voice of Grhim say, "I think The filth Jacinto has had his neck slit enough times today."

Dispater says, "But we do not.."
Dispater says, "And this square is as much ours as it is yours."
Dispater glances at Tanager.

A robed priest sighs.

>desc priest
You see nothing other than you would by just looking at a robed priest.

>look priest
It is your typical robed priest.
It is in good shape.
It has a long wooden staff.

Nevrek says, "Not sure, Jacinto.  Yet to meet the constable today."

Jacinto says, "You'll get to be intimately acquainted with thim."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Tanager says, "You stand on ground sacred to Lady Winter."
Tanager just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

(Delyorik reaches down and touches the ground with the flattened palm of his right hand.)
Delyorik slowly empties his lungs.
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Azorack asks, "Sacred?"
Azorack scoffs.

Dispater says, "I do not stay inside your temple.. I stand here."

You hear the voice of Grhim say, "But perhaps once more would do him well to learn his lesson."

Aeillien says, "Oh. Grhim. So nice to see you again."

Arimantis asks, "Priest, sir... have ya any thoughts on the matter concernin the sword?"

Tanager says, "The sword's very presence makes it sacred."

Lurch says, "I go to Teras for a few years, and everyone in this town is at one another's throats..."
Lurch shakes his head.

You chuckle.

Nevrek says, "You are likely right, Grhim.  Goatboy Jacinto probably has been stabbed enough for now."
Nevrek smirks.

Jacinto says, "Aye, Goatboy Nevrek."
Jacinto grins at Nevrek.

Silverphenix strides a few steps toward the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Silverphenix just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Tanager glances at Silverphenix.

Geheyi says, "Well? We are not doing anything to your temple."
Geheyi says, "But there are more tomorrows in store."

Aeillien says, "Your presence here is a insult to this place."
Aeillien says, "Just by being here, you "do something""

Azorack says, "As was those who defiled our shrine."
Azorack nods to Aeillien.

Nevrek says, "Once our business is done in the south, you vill haff no hope to survive."

Silverphenix turns around.
Silverphenix winces.

Tanager glances at Silverphenix.
Tanager bites her lip.
Tanager just touched Silverphenix.

(Silverphenix withdraws his right hand into the folds of his longcloak.)
Silverphenix closes his eyes for a moment.

Aeillien says, "It is hard to defile a sewer."
Aeillien smirks.
Aeillien nods to Azorack.

Delyorik says, "Bel'iana te vait'lana."
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Trissanna says, "Any shrine to a Lornon Arkati is defiled by its own existance."
Trissanna narrows her eyes.

Geheyi rolls her eyes.

Dispater glances at Nevrek.

Nevrek glances at an old man.

Dispater touches one finger to his lips.

Nevrek asks, "Eh?"

Dispater says, "Speak not of our southern business."

Nevrek says, "Oh."

Dispater mutters under his breath.

Jacinto says, "You plan on destroying our town."
Jacinto says, "I lose a lot of respect, Tehir."
Jacinto nods to Azorack.

A robed priest says, "Not an ounce of respect from your ilk.  You will spread your lies like a disease.  If you will not leave, I will make you leave."

Nevrek asks, "Respect?"
Nevrek exclaims, "Respect?!"

A robed priest says, "Please do not make me do that.  I value all life, even yours."

Azorack glances at the large temple.
Azorack nods to Aeillien.
Azorack glances at Jacinto.
Azorack says, "It means nothin from yeh, sesh t'kar."
Azorack nods to Jacinto.

Tanager asks, "Who are you calling a slush tickler?"
Tanager raises an eyebrow in Azorack's direction.

Dispater gestures.
An invisible force guides Dispater.

(Delyorik glances towards the embedded sword, a sad expression in his eyes.)

Nevrek says, "RESPECT from your kind caused ruin to our temple."
Nevrek snorts.

Geheyi asks, "Ever the excuses--we wish to destroy, so that gives you a good reason to--what is it--make a pre-emptive strike?"
Geheyi says, "Please."

Arimantis says, "All yous arguin is givin me a headache.."
Arimantis grumbles.

Azorack glances at Tanager.

Delyorik says, "Tait'la karanna."
Delyorik just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Silverphenix says, "The only ruin to occur in your temple was the fault of your own High Priest."
Silverphenix nods to Nevrek.

Loerya asks, "So much that ye would kill us for words?"
Loerya shakes her head.

Jacinto says, "You plan on killing us all and burning our town."
Jacinto says, "I'll put flowers in a lot of shrines."

Aeillien says, "I Of course. We are at war with you, always."
Aeillien nods to Geheyi.

Geheyi asks, "Who told you that, Galesmight?"
Geheyi snorts.

Erlenna says, "dear priest, your tone is unworthy of your profession and position"
Erlenna nods to the robed priest.

Jacinto says, "And say a lot of prayers to Cholen."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Nevrek says, "Fortunate ve are that ve are done vith it, but nefertheless."
Nevrek says, "The place had history."

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Arimantis says, "Well.. ifin they want to see Lorminstra so badly.."
Arimantis nods to the robed priest.
Arimantis coughs.

Lurch says, "Any priest brave enough to walk out here into this crowd deserves my support."

Aeillien says, "Your very existince tis be a threat to my freedom, and my life."

A robed priest says, "You place blame on the heads of the people who have done nothing to you.  You are misguided even in your persecution."

A robed priest says, "Please leave."

Delyorik nods to Tanager.
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Dispater says, "I blame only those involved.."

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Jacinto says, "If you suddenly decide to cease calling hideous undead on our town...."
Jacinto says, "And threatening all our lives."
Jacinto says, "I might even apologize."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Nevrek says, "Lorminstrans had a hand in our shrine's defiling."
Nevrek stares at Jacinto.

Tanager slowly paces to her left, moving in a circle around Delyorik.

Lurch says, "Here Priest, please accept this as alms from my wife and I."
You hear a distinct "clink" as Lurch drops a few coins into the almsbox.

A robed priest sighs.

Jacinto says, "Actually"
Jacinto says, "I follow Gosaena and Pudgee follows Cholen"
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Geheyi asks, "I see thousands of hideous undead here, do I not?"

Dispater says, "But, I wish to keep an eye on this sword.  It intrigues me.  I will leave your temple to be.. but I will not leave from here."

A robed priest says, "Alms will not get us through anything now, friend, but I thank you."

Nevrek says, "The sword is quite nice, yes."

Jacinto says, "Some of your Sheruvians are talkative."
Jacinto nods to Geheyi.

Aeillien says, "Your temple is a temple *to* defilement. It is a monument to filth, lies, evil, slavery...."

Dispater says, "I will not tread a step into your temple."

Arimantis paces back and forth.

(Delyorik slowly approaches the embedded sword.)
Delyorik turns to face a robed priest.
Delyorik says, "Priest."
Delyorik kneels down.

Geheyi says, "They are not MY Sheruvians."

Jacinto grins at Geheyi.
Jacinto says, "Decidely so."
Jacinto winks.

A robed priest says, "Then I have no choice but to perform it.  I am sorry I have to do this."

Lurch says, "I fought once for this sword, and the people of this town will defend it yet again."
Lurch nods to the robed priest.

Azorack narrows his eyes.

Nevrek says, "Perhaps, once ve take this wretch of a town, ve vill not destroy the temple."
Nevrek says, "Perhaps it vould serve as a brothel or some sort."
Nevrek gazes thoughtfully at the large temple.

Delyorik says, "Priest.  My blade is yours."
Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Aeillien exclaims, "as is mine!"
Aeillien turns towards the robed priest and renders a sharp salute with his black vultite broadsword.

A robed priest says, "There will be no hostility."

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Delyorik says, "Should it be necessary, call me."
Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Jacinto says, "Well."
Jacinto says, "There's going to be a lot of flowers."

Geheyi glances at a robed priest.

Arimantis asks, "Ya need aid of manna er such, Sir?"

Nevrek says, "Ve could call it Lorminstra's Temple of Ill Repute."
Nevrek glances at the large temple and grins.

Aeillien stares at Nevrek.

A robed priest frowns.

Azorack glances at a robed priest.

Tanager says, "I shed no blood of citizens, and I never shall... but my faith, my strength, and my heart lie with Liabo."
Tanager places a hand over her heart.

Jacinto says, "And a lot of ceremonies to Cholen."

Dispater says, "The laws of this town do not bide us to leave."
Dispater glances at a robed priest.

A robed priest says, "Your mouth is as dirty as your soul."

Jacinto says, "Tell Setzier to watch for Icemule."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Trissanna says, "And as always, you defile everything you touch."
Trissanna nods to Nevrek.

Nevrek says, "Bring in some Ivas Dancers, and such."
Nevrek stares at a robed priest.

Jacinto says, "His place up there is next."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

A robed priest says, "I am sorry again.  It must be done."

You notice a disturbance by the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Nevrek says, "Mularosian punishers.. you know."

Delyorik glances at Nevrek.
Delyorik shakes his head, clucking his tongue.

Aeillien says, "You prove thyself to be the very heatr of filith in thy words."
Aeillien stares at Nevrek.

Geheyi glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Merryleon glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Jacinto nods to the old man.
Jacinto smiles at Nevrek.

Codac glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Delyorik gestures.
Grhim is discovered by Delyorik!
Delyorik dispels your invisibility!

Delyorik shakes his head, clucking his tongue.

Nevrek raises an eyebrow.

You nod to Delyorik.

Delyorik nods to you.

Jacinto says, "I mean to have a bit of an invasion of my own."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Tanager glances at you.
Tanager says, "Alisaire...."

You raise an eyebrow in Tanager's direction.

Grhim says, "It is not wise to dispel my magic."
Grhim smiles at Delyorik.

Jacinto says, "On all of the sacred places of Lornon."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

You ask, "Su'a?"
You cock your head at Tanager.

Arimantis says, "Do what must be done.. in times like this there is no pleasant answer"
Arimantis nods to the robed priest.
Arimantis ponders.

Trissanna shifts her eyes to you.

You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.

Aeillien shifts his eyes to you.
Aeillien says, "Lady.."
Aeillien shifts his eyes to you.

You say, "Am I suddenly the center of attention?  I merely came north finally this eve for a break."
You gaze up into the heavens.

Delyorik says, "Should you have told me ahead of time, I would not have...out of my personal respect for you."

Jacinto smiles at the robed priest.

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

A robed priest waves his staff in an arc and shudders as a white light drifts down toward the square, bathing everyone gathered in it.  As the light fades, you notice several people are not there any longer.

Codac says, "good job fine Priest"
Codac bows to the robed priest.

Arimantis glances at Geheyi.
Arimantis says, "Forgot a few"
Arimantis stares off into space.

>look
[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a field mouse, an old man, an acid-pitted steel strongbox, a hawk, the Merryleon disk, a robed priest, a mug of golden wheat beer, a flagon of Guildmaster's special, a mug of golden wheat beer, a juicy roasted drumstick, a wedge of mild goat cheese, a wrought-iron gate and the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Also here: Great Lady Erlenna, Silverphenix, Lord Jyrek, Great Lord Zimrahn, Delyorik, Lord Merryleon, Arimantis, Azorack, Lord Lurch, Trissanna, Aeillien, Jacinto, Tanager, Codac who is kneeling, Ralkir who is kneeling, Geheyi
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

A robed priest says, "They are gone for now.  I must work quickly to make the wards."

Lurch says, "The Priest knows his business."
Lurch nods.

Trissanna nods to the robed priest.

Ralkir says, "ah my prayers were answered"
Ralkir smiles.

Silverphenix winces.

Erlenna asks, "Priest, may I be of service to you ?"

Codac asks, "how may we aid you?"
Codac peers quizzically at a robed priest.

Jacinto says, "That was impressive, Priest."
Jacinto nods to the robed priest.

Aeillien nods to the robed priest.
Aeillien asks, "Needs you essence?"
Aeillien cocks his head at a robed priest.

A robed priest walks around the sword and begins to tap his staff in a circle about it.

Arimantis says, "Now that things are a bit quieter.."

Tanager says, "Are you in need of aid crafting the wards?  I am no cleric, but I would lend my strength and will."

Azorack says, "Almost impressive."

You rub your chin thoughtfully.
You say, "Interesting, those who are no longer present."
You survey the area.

Aeillien nods to you.

Tanager nods to you.
Tanager says, "Names to remember."

You nod to Tanager.

(Delyorik turns to face the embedded sword.)
Delyorik put a golvern hilted eonake falchion in his leather battle harness.
Delyorik kneels down.
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

A robed priest says, "There must be protections both seen and unseen.  Lend your strength if you have it while we still have time."

Tanager smiles faintly.

Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Jacinto says, "Mayhaps some may be saved."
Jacinto grins.
Jacinto says, "Some can be redeemed."
Jacinto chuckles.

You say, "The snakes it seems have gone."
You smile at Tanager.

Tanager says, "Not quite all."
Tanager glances at Geheyi.

Delyorik says, "You have my life, and my strength."
Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Arimantis asks, "Is there anythin at all we kin do ta be of aid?"
Arimantis nods to the robed priest.
Arimantis says, "Anythin I kin do.."

Erlenna asks, "how may I serve, good priest?"

Codac says, "Strength and devotion, shall be my aide then"

Aeillien says, "You have my life, my strength, my Art, my sword."

A robed priest says, "Infuse your mana into the surrounding area."

You say, "True, not all."
You nod to Tanager.

Tanager glances at Azorack.
Tanager turns to face a robed priest.

Azorack glances at Tanager.
Azorack narrows his eyes.

Trissanna says, "I can't use the essences right now."
Trissanna tilts her head down.
(Trissanna rubs the swell of her belly.)

Aeillien says, "I shall give for both of us, Lady Wife."
Aeillien nods to Trissanna.

Trissanna nods to Aeillien.

(Delyorik places the flattened palm of his right hand onto the ground.)
Delyorik says, "Bel'iana te vait'lana."

Tanager stands in front of the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Tanager kneels down.
Tanager places her hand on a silver Jastev symbol.

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.
Delyorik says, "Tait'la karanna."

A robed priest slowly taps his staff at the north end of the square, and a white light flows forth from it and onto the ground.

Jacinto says, "Call on Koar, Tanager."

Tanager slowly empties her lungs.
Tanager tilts her head back.
Tanager closes her eyes for a moment.
Tanager says, "Master of Mana, aid me..."

Arimantis gazes with interest at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Arimantis kneels down and begins to recite prayers.

Ralkir places his hands beneath his chin and turns his eyes up to the heavens.
Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Delyorik says, "A'teilia kaitlana"
Delyorik slowly empties his lungs.

Aeillien raises his black vultite broadsword in triumph!

Ketum shifts his weight.

As the energy seeps across the ground, it forms a small circle around the stone of the sword, pulsing gently in synch to the gentle rhythmic power of the sword itself.

Arimantis traces the lines of his symbol of Ronan.

Aeillien says, "Lady Lumnis, One doth call upon thee as well."

Azorack smirks.
Azorack says, "You will not succeed, priest."

Arimantis continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Erlenna rubs the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
The sword begins to shine with brilliant white light.  After a moment the vultite falchion in Erlenna's hand is bathed in a pure white glow that appears to seep into the weapon.

Delyorik says, "Bel'iana te vait'lana."

Golden runes fade up from the ground, flashing brightly with power as they fade away completely.

Trissanna smiles proudly at Aeillien.

Silverphenix asks, "What sort of magic is that...?"

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

A robed priest says, "It is done."

Dispater's group just arrived.

Tanager asks, "So quickly?"

Dispater glances at a robed priest.

Nevrek stares at a robed priest.

Azorack joins Dispater's group.

Jacinto says, "Guess you didn't mean much."
Jacinto grins at Azorack.

Delyorik says, "Thanks be to the pantheon."
Delyorik closes his eyes for a moment.

Aeillien says, "Good."

Arimantis asks, "That is enough ta protect the sword?"

Ralkir asks, "how well protected is it now brother?"
Ralkir peers quizzically at a robed priest.

Azorack says, "Or he is a fool."
Azorack nods to Jacinto.

Jacinto says, "Perhaps."

Dispater glares.

Grhim cackles insanely, wild-eyed and drooling.

Nevrek places his hand on his bronze medallion.
Nevrek shakes his head.

A robed priest sighs.

Silverphenix just touched the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Silverphenix says, "Of course."

Dispater says, "You have raised a hand against me."
Dispater nods to the robed priest.

Nevrek says, "Let us deal vith the priest, I think."

A robed priest says, "You are too late.  The wards are set."

Dispater swings a vultite morning star at a robed priest!
  AS: +403 vs DS: +655 with AvD: +33 + d100 roll: +76 = -143
   A clean miss.
The guiding force leaves Dispater.

Dispater mutters under his breath.

Delyorik squints.

Nevrek says, "Then you should pay, yes.."

Mnar frowns.
Mnar gestures at Merryleon.
An invisible force guides Merryleon.

Arimantis glances at Dispater.

Jyrek rolls his eyes.

[Everyone gets weapons out.]

Tanager says, "Lady Winter's strength is with him."

Nevrek glances at Tanager.

Tanager says, "And ours."

Aeillien says, "Raise thy ahnd against this priest..."
Aeillien growls ferociously!

Ralkir gestures at a robed priest.
A robed priest suddenly looks more powerful.

Mnar gestures.
An invisible force guides Mnar.

Azorack moves into a defensive posture, ready to fend off an attack.

Ralkir gestures at a robed priest.
A dim aura surrounds a robed priest.

A robed priest exclaims, "I do not wish violence.  Please!"

Dispater says, "You will fall by my hand."
Dispater frowns.

A robed priest raises an imploring hand.

Delyorik says, "The priest calls for peace."

Silverphenix says, "This is not the place to be raising your hand against Lorminstra's people."

Tanager asks, "What is the purpose?"
Tanager raises an eyebrow in Dispater's direction.

Azorack says, "You called it upon yerself, priest."

Dispater gestures at a robed priest.
  CS: +316 - TD: +590 + CvA: +25 + d100: +39 == -210
  Warded off!

Kennison stands in front of a robed priest.

Mnar put a pale dim black rolaren longsword in his spectre skin sheath.

Nevrek stares at a robed priest.

Jacinto nods.

Tanager says, "He will only rise again."
Tanager says, "With Lady Winter's blessing."

Lurch asks, "What's with all the Luukos sycophants in this town anymore?  Is it the Eve of the Reunion or something?"

Dispater gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Dispater gestures at a robed priest.
You notice a small cloud form above a robed priest.

Suddenly there is an uproar, with people screaming, "Mad Cleric!  Quickly, someone call for the constable!"

Nevrek asks, "You ask for Mercy, Priest?"

Ralkir stands in front of a robed priest.

Mnar gestures.
A strong breeze suddenly picks up and begins to blow around in different directions through the area!
The breeze scatters the cloud.

A juicy roasted drumstick is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown east!

You survey the area.

Silverphenix sings a melody.
In response to the soothing melody of Silverphenix's song, your surroundings become calm and still.
Silverphenix exclaims, "Enough!"

Tanager gives a sigh of relief.

Arimantis asks, "You call those of Liabo the violent ones?"
Arimantis stares off into space.

Delyorik says, "And he can defend himself against these...imbeciles."

A robed priest gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

A robed priest gestures mystically.
Nothing happens.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.
A mug of golden wheat beer is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown west!

Jacinto says, "Thank you, Bard."

Nevrek starts chortling.
Nevrek says, "Your faith fails you."
Nevrek stares at a robed priest.

Grhim just touched a black Sheru symbol.

(Aeillien eyes becomes filled with a white rage.)

Trissanna exclaims, "Mandoragan!"

You take a few steps back.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.
A mug of golden wheat beer is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown east!
A wedge of mild goat cheese is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown west!

Kadesha just arrived.

Azorack glances at Kadesha.

Nevrek glances at Kadesha.

Dispater glances at Kadesha.

Kadesha blinks.

Dispater says, "Dwarf."

Silverphenix stares off into space.
Silverphenix says, "There will be no bloodshed in this holy place."
Silverphenix folds his arms over his chest.

Kadesha stares off into space.

Nevrek narrows his eyes.

Silverphenix winces.

Delyorik says, "Your songs of peace still them."

Tanager says, "Hardly.  The strength of Cholen brings peace where before was war."
Tanager glances at Delyorik.

Arimantis says, "Kade.. the priest has strenthened the protection about the sword"

Aeillien says, "I am Death."
Aeillien nods to Trissanna.

Trissanna says, "Listen to the priest."
Trissanna stares at Aeillien.

Aeillien says, "I am calm."

Delyorik nods to Tanager.
Delyorik nods to Silverphenix.

Nevrek removes a serrated crescent-shaped waraxe from in his spidersilk cloak.
Nevrek walks to stand behind a robed priest.
Nevrek says, "Surround him."

Arimantis squints at Nevrek.

Kadesha glances at Nevrek.

Jacinto walks to stand behind a robed priest.
Jacinto says, "Hi Nevrek."
Jacinto says, "Cute earrings."

Kadesha stands in front of a robed priest.

Grhim glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Nevrek says, "Ve'll keep him at bay and avait the fall of peace."

Merryleon says, "Cholen usually has the warlords giggling too much to fight."

Dispater says, "The act of teleporting my person far away is an attack against me."
Dispater glances at a robed priest.
Dispater walks to stand behind a robed priest.

Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Nevrek stares at Jacinto.

Arimantis stands in front of a robed priest.

Kadesha lifts her Lorminstra symbol reverently to her lips, and its image of a golden key on a field of black pulses for a moment with a pale glow.

Aeillien says, "They do not obey his command. When a command for peace is not obeyed, it is time for death to command."

Lurch frowns.

(Jacinto extends a hand to cover the priests back.)
Jacinto says, "Stab through me if you touch him."

Kennison asks, "shall i try to focus the mana in the area?"
Kennison peers quizzically at a robed priest.

A robed priest gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Nevrek says, "Dispater."
Nevrek removes a bearded burlap doll from in his spidersilk cloak.

Kadesha glances at Dispater.

Nevrek offers Dispater a bearded burlap doll.
Nevrek glances at Kadesha.

Grhim begins to twitch involuntarily.

A robed priest gestures.

Mnar leans back.

Dispater put a heavily spiked vultite morning star in his black weapons harness.
Dispater accepts Nevrek's burlap doll.

Nevrek removes a long mithril needle from in his spidersilk cloak.
Nevrek offers Dispater a long mithril needle.

Arimantis says, "What needed ta be done.. was done.. you are too late in yer threats"

Aeillien slowly empties his lungs.

Dispater cackles!
Dispater accepts Nevrek's mithril needle.

Delyorik turns to face Silverphenix.
Delyorik bows to Silverphenix.

Dispater glances at Kadesha.
Dispater shows Kadesha his burlap doll.

Nevrek glances at Kadesha.

A sense of peace settles over the area.

A robed priest says, "I will not have fighting here."

Delyorik smiles.
Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Aeillien nods to Trissanna.

Codac says, "priest, we should lead you back into the temple"

Azorack grins.

Dispater says, "A doll fashioned from your own hair.."
Dispater cackles!
Dispater stares at Kadesha.

Kadesha squints at Dispater.

Nevrek stares at a robed priest.

Ralkir continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Silverphenix closes his eyes for a moment.
Silverphenix begins to twitch.

Delyorik says, "The priest can defend himself."
Delyorik says, "He has proven such."

Nevrek takes a few steps to his left.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.
A flagon of Guildmaster's special is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown east!

Jacinto nods.
Jacinto smiles at Nevrek and steps away from the priest.

Dispater says, "Created with spells long forgotten.."

Kadesha says, "how quaint, i did not know you were a doll collecter"
Kadesha smiles at Dispater.

Merryleon says, "There's the scent of booze on the wind..."

A robed priest says, "Stay as long as you like, my work is done."

Jacinto says, "And a good work it is."
Jacinto smiles at the robed priest.

Arimantis smiles at the robed priest.

(Delyorik turns to the priest and nods in approval.)

Ralkir smiles at the robed priest.

Kadesha curtsies to the robed priest.

Silverphenix nods to the robed priest.
Silverphenix says, "Thank you."

Grhim glances at the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.
Grhim sneers.

Azorack glances at a robed priest.
Azorack smirks.

Nevrek says, "Your life can be done, too, Priest.."
Nevrek says, "Pray your vards last."

Jacinto says, "Can."
Jacinto says, "Won't."
Jacinto nods to Nevrek.

Nevrek snorts.

Arimantis says, "If at any time I kin be of service.. "
Arimantis nods to the robed priest.

A robed priest says, "They will strengthen themselves as long as you gather here and add to their power."

Tanager nods to the robed priest.

Kadesha places her hand on her key-shaped mark.
Kadesha says, "think they will last awhile"

Aeillien says, "The blessing of the Lady Lumnis be upon thee."
Aeillien nods to the robed priest.

Delyorik nods to the robed priest.

Silverphenix says, "You'd've made a good worshipper of Cholen, Nevrek."

Nevrek says, "You'll made a good body."
Nevrek stares at Silverphenix.

Silverphenix says, "Your words are far more fearsome than anything else you have to offer."

Jacinto says, "Cholen's with us."
Jacinto smiles.

Lurch says, "The Priest can handle himself."

(Dispater gently runs the needle across the doll, seemingly looking for a place to puncture it.)

A robed priest says, "They will last until they are removed."

Tanager says, "Nofret once crafted an image in ice of Armaxis's secret worship of the Bardic Lord..."
Tanager smiles whimsically.
Tanager says, "It was memorable."

Lurch says, "Rather effectively, I might add"

Nevrek says, "The hand, Dispater.."
Nevrek says, "The right one.."

Dispater says, "He raised magic against me."
Dispater glances at Lurch.
Dispater says, "His life is forfeit."

Delyorik says, "You were warned."
Delyorik nods to Dispater.
Delyorik says, "You chose to ignore his warning."
Dispater glances at Kadesha.

Arimantis asks, "Is there anythin we kin do to aid in the strengthenin?"

Jacinto says, "Stand by the sword."
Jacinto smiles.

A robed priest shakes its head.

A robed priest says, "They are set.  All that can be done is done."

Azorack says, "Priest, yer wards will not hold."

Merryleon asks, "Was your life threatened, Dispater?"

Dispater says, "It could have been."
Dispater nods to Merryleon.

Aeillien asks, "Oh, is it now. How come he is not dead yet?"
Aeillien smirks.
Aeillien shifts his eyes to Dispater.

Delyorik says, "You stand lucky that the priest chose not to take your life."
Delyorik nods to Dispater.

A wave of power flows out of Arimantis and toward the Griffin sword which is embedded to its hilt in a glowing white stone.

Jacinto says, "Because they're not as much as they claim to be."

Grhim says, "You are a fool if you think your wards will save that sword, or you."

Dispater says, "Perhaps I could not have travelled here alive from where I was."

A robed priest says, "Your lies do not seep into my mind.  You have no power over me."

(Nevrek narrows his eyes at the priest, slowly pacing around him.)

Kadesha smiles at the robed priest.

Azorack chuckles.
Azorack says, "The wards will fall, and we will 'ave the sword again."

Jacinto says, "You have no power over us."

Lurch says, "The Priest did worse than kill him..   he embarassed him."

Codac nods to Lurch.

Grhim asks, "Ah, but who is to say what is truth and what is lies priest?"

Jacinto says, "The town may burn....but we will stand again to protect the sword."

Kadesha says, "They do not understand nor believe in the grace of Lorminstra"

(Dispater slowly inserts his needle into his Kadesha doll's leg.)

Lurch says, "Embarassment is a fate worse than death in this land."
Lurch grins.

Silverphenix smiles at Lurch.

Jacinto says, "You will fail."

Delyorik says, "He embarassed himself."
Delyorik nods to Lurch.

A robed priest says, "I return to my prayers.  I hope all of you, even the misguided souls here, are cradled in the Lady's mercy."

A robed priest slowly walks into the temple.