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IRONMANRS: /* The Eternal Light at the End of the Tunnel */

2025-03-04T18:26:03Z

The Eternal Light at the End of the Tunnel

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	===The Eternal Light at the End of the Tunnel===		===The Eternal Light at the End of the Tunnel===
		⚫	'''Yardie''': '''I was going to ask about the goal but I think you two covered the objective. The quest for knowlege. It almost sounds....very Dhe'nar based, save for the belief in the Arkati'''.
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⚫	Yardie''': '''I was going to ask about the goal but I think you two covered the objective. The quest for knowlege. It almost sounds....very Dhe'nar based, save for the belief in the Arkati'''.

	:'''Missoni''' (amusedly): '''Many organizations are based around knowledge, seeking or disseminating it'''.		: '''Missoni''' (amusedly): '''Many organizations are based around knowledge, seeking or disseminating it'''.

	:'''Traiva''': '''Does not every culture - save some exceptions - have their scholars that seek a greater understanding'''?		: '''Traiva''': '''Does not every culture - save some exceptions - have their scholars that seek a greater understanding'''?

	''Traiva had a point. Many do seek greater understanding. Still, some things should remain unknown according to other cultures. It reminded me of my first Faction Attraction interview''.		''Traiva had a point. Many do seek greater understanding. Still, some things should remain unknown according to other cultures. It reminded me of my first Faction Attraction interview''.
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	'''Yardie''' (to Missoni): So I know. My first group interviewed was Moonstone Abbey. Though some groups specialize in particular knowledge. It is why I ask and probe.		'''Yardie''' (to Missoni): So I know. My first group interviewed was Moonstone Abbey. Though some groups specialize in particular knowledge. It is why I ask and probe.

	:''Missoni nods approvingly''.		: ''Missoni nods approvingly''.

	'''Yardie''' (to Traiva): They do, yes, but some knowledge is forbidden.		'''Yardie''' (to Traiva): They do, yes, but some knowledge is forbidden.

	:''Missoni wrinkles her nose''.		: ''Missoni wrinkles her nose''.

	'''Yardie''' (to Missoni): We've....we've dabbled in this before.		'''Yardie''' (to Missoni): We've....we've dabbled in this before.
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	''Demonology and sorcery remain a contentious topic that Missoni and I have debated greatly. My views on that and magic are unique for a Faendryl, but my understanding of magic is grossly limited. Moreover, other magics such as blood magic, remain highly contentious topics''.		''Demonology and sorcery remain a contentious topic that Missoni and I have debated greatly. My views on that and magic are unique for a Faendryl, but my understanding of magic is grossly limited. Moreover, other magics such as blood magic, remain highly contentious topics''.

	:''Traiva looks thoughtfully at you''.		: ''Traiva looks thoughtfully at you''.

	:'''Missoni''': '''Yes, you know I disagree with that 'forbidden' bit'''.		: '''Missoni''': '''Yes, you know I disagree with that 'forbidden' bit'''.

	'''Yardie''': Oh, it's not forbidden in our culture, but I feel it should be.		'''Yardie''': Oh, it's not forbidden in our culture, but I feel it should be.

	:''Missoni glances skeptically at you''. (noting politely): '''I do not'''.		: ''Missoni glances skeptically at you''. (noting politely): '''I do not'''.

	===Members and Familiar Faces===		===Members and Familiar Faces===

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	''The Arkati. Known by most as the Gods of Elanthia, they have influenced the path of those who hold their every word as holy writ and the ire of those who shun their very existence. But no matter the person’s faith, they remain a subject of fastidious study. The quest for knowledge is the primary focus for many organizations covered in Faction Attraction, but the mysteries surrounding those seeking freedom from darkness encompass this particular organization. This is the '''Order of Eternal Light'''.''		''The Arkati. Known by most as the Gods of Elanthia, they have influenced the path of those who hold their every word as holy writ and the ire of those who shun their very existence. But no matter the person’s faith, they remain a subject of fastidious study. The quest for knowledge is the primary focus for many organizations covered in Faction Attraction, but the mysteries surrounding those seeking freedom from darkness encompass this particular organization. This is the '''Order of Eternal Light'''.''

IRONMANRS: /* Hosts */

2023-08-21T19:37:31Z

Hosts

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	:She is shorter than average and has a fragile, slender frame. She appears to have come of age. She has long-lashed chimerical viridian eyes and richly toned, olive brown skin. She has long, glossy black hair twisted into loose waves and framed by a pair of vaelfyren temple coils trailing triplicate chain-linked stars, the ornaments securing tresses behind the ears. She has a pinched face, a sharp and severe nose and a prominent collarbone marked by a tiny mole. Her pointed chin and delicate bone structure contribute to the waifish appearance of her visage. Her neatly manicured nails are brushed with high-glossed clear lacquer peeking from beneath intricate iridescent pearl lacework.<br>		:She is shorter than average and has a fragile, slender frame. She appears to have come of age. She has long-lashed chimerical viridian eyes and richly toned, olive brown skin. She has long, glossy black hair twisted into loose waves and framed by a pair of vaelfyren temple coils trailing triplicate chain-linked stars, the ornaments securing tresses behind the ears. She has a pinched face, a sharp and severe nose and a prominent collarbone marked by a tiny mole. Her pointed chin and delicate bone structure contribute to the waifish appearance of her visage. Her neatly manicured nails are brushed with high-glossed clear lacquer peeking from beneath intricate iridescent pearl lacework.<br>
	:She has an oval blood red eye tattoo on her neck, some inked whorls of mist on her arm, an eight-tined star tattooed in lapis ink on the top of her right hand, a kneeling vathor tattoo on her thigh, and a wild desert rose tattoo on her foot.<br>		:She has an oval blood red eye tattoo on her neck, some inked whorls of mist on her arm, an eight-tined star tattooed in lapis ink on the top of her right hand, a kneeling vathor tattoo on her thigh, and a wild desert rose tattoo on her foot.<br>
	:She is in good shape.<be>		:She is in good shape.<br>
	:Languidly resting across her shoulder is a lavender jade teadragon, its tiny body tucked behind its curled tail.<br>		:Languidly resting across her shoulder is a lavender jade teadragon, its tiny body tucked behind its curled tail.<br>
	:She is wearing some spiraled astral sapphire studs, a shimmery lilac starsilk saephua swaying glass beads across the navel, a lor signet ring, a pair of straight-legged pants sewn of flowy tea green linen, and a pair of footflowers lit by ithaenil constellations snared in silver wirework.<br>		:She is wearing some spiraled astral sapphire studs, a shimmery lilac starsilk saephua swaying glass beads across the navel, a lor signet ring, a pair of straight-legged pants sewn of flowy tea green linen, and a pair of footflowers lit by ithaenil constellations snared in silver wirework.<br>

IRONMANRS: /* Hosts */

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Hosts

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	===Hosts===		===Hosts===
	'''Chatelaine Traiva Verethundi the Incantress'''.<br>		'''Chatelaine Traiva Verethundi the Incantress'''.<br>
	:She appears to be an Aelotoi of the Mrae'ni Clan.<be>		:She appears to be an Aelotoi of the Mrae'ni Clan.<br>
	:She is petite in stature and has an hourglass figure. She appears to be in the prime of life. She has smoldering, viridian-flecked dark hazel eyes and rose-tinted ivory skin. She has hip length, softly curled deep cordovan hair drawn away from her face into a braided half-bun skewered by some nacred fel dancer-tooled hairsticks. She has a heart-shaped face and high cheekbones. She has a pair of jade-veined elongated emerald wings with a hazel rose charm nestled in vert-swirled malachite leaves affixed to each side.<be>		:She is petite in stature and has an hourglass figure. She appears to be in the prime of life. She has smoldering, viridian-flecked dark hazel eyes and rose-tinted ivory skin. She has hip length, softly curled deep cordovan hair drawn away from her face into a braided half-bun skewered by some nacred fel dancer-tooled hairsticks. She has a heart-shaped face and high cheekbones. She has a pair of jade-veined elongated emerald wings with a hazel rose charm nestled in vert-swirled malachite leaves affixed to each side.<be>
	:She has numerous marbled jade rings in the ridges of both her ears, and a knotwork and dragonfly tattoo on her neck.<be>		:She has numerous marbled jade rings in the ridges of both her ears, and a knotwork and dragonfly tattoo on her neck.<br>
	:She is in good shape.<be>		:She is in good shape.<br>
	:She is wearing a translucent chalcedony rose suspended from a thin silk ribbon, a curvaceous crimson cotton bodice over a sheer-sleeved devore lace blouse, some carved ruby bangles, an emerald-set lustrous faenor wedding ring, an ankle-length crimson mervaer skirt sashed with lengths of fine paeline, and some high-heeled black silk boots.<br>		:She is wearing a translucent chalcedony rose suspended from a thin silk ribbon, a curvaceous crimson cotton bodice over a sheer-sleeved devore lace blouse, some carved ruby bangles, an emerald-set lustrous faenor wedding ring, an ankle-length crimson mervaer skirt sashed with lengths of fine paeline, and some high-heeled black silk boots.<br>

	'''Missoni Sabretache Faendryl the Witch'''.<be>		'''Missoni Sabretache Faendryl the Witch'''.<br>
	:She appears to be a Dark Elf.<be>		:She appears to be a Dark Elf.<br>
	:She is shorter than average and has a fragile, slender frame. She appears to have come of age. She has long-lashed chimerical viridian eyes and richly toned, olive brown skin. She has long, glossy black hair twisted into loose waves and framed by a pair of vaelfyren temple coils trailing triplicate chain-linked stars, the ornaments securing tresses behind the ears. She has a pinched face, a sharp and severe nose and a prominent collarbone marked by a tiny mole. Her pointed chin and delicate bone structure contribute to the waifish appearance of her visage. Her neatly manicured nails are brushed with high-glossed clear lacquer peeking from beneath intricate iridescent pearl lacework.<be>		:She is shorter than average and has a fragile, slender frame. She appears to have come of age. She has long-lashed chimerical viridian eyes and richly toned, olive brown skin. She has long, glossy black hair twisted into loose waves and framed by a pair of vaelfyren temple coils trailing triplicate chain-linked stars, the ornaments securing tresses behind the ears. She has a pinched face, a sharp and severe nose and a prominent collarbone marked by a tiny mole. Her pointed chin and delicate bone structure contribute to the waifish appearance of her visage. Her neatly manicured nails are brushed with high-glossed clear lacquer peeking from beneath intricate iridescent pearl lacework.<br>
	:She has an oval blood red eye tattoo on her neck, some inked whorls of mist on her arm, an eight-tined star tattooed in lapis ink on the top of her right hand, a kneeling vathor tattoo on her thigh, and a wild desert rose tattoo on her foot.<be>		:She has an oval blood red eye tattoo on her neck, some inked whorls of mist on her arm, an eight-tined star tattooed in lapis ink on the top of her right hand, a kneeling vathor tattoo on her thigh, and a wild desert rose tattoo on her foot.<br>
	:She is in good shape.<be>		:She is in good shape.<be>
	:Languidly resting across her shoulder is a lavender jade teadragon, its tiny body tucked behind its curled tail.<be>		:Languidly resting across her shoulder is a lavender jade teadragon, its tiny body tucked behind its curled tail.<br>
	:She is wearing some spiraled astral sapphire studs, a shimmery lilac starsilk saephua swaying glass beads across the navel, a lor signet ring, a pair of straight-legged pants sewn of flowy tea green linen, and a pair of footflowers lit by ithaenil constellations snared in silver wirework.<be>		:She is wearing some spiraled astral sapphire studs, a shimmery lilac starsilk saephua swaying glass beads across the navel, a lor signet ring, a pair of straight-legged pants sewn of flowy tea green linen, and a pair of footflowers lit by ithaenil constellations snared in silver wirework.<br>

	===Introduction===		===Introduction===

IRONMANRS: /* Defining the Order of Eternal Light */

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Defining the Order of Eternal Light

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	'''Yardie''': '''Very well, so let's start easy. Tell us, in your own words, what the Order of Eternal Light is.'''		'''Yardie''': '''Very well, so let's start easy. Tell us, in your own words, what the Order of Eternal Light is.'''

			:''Glittering rivulets of sand coalesce and slither around Missoni's feet''.
	I glance at Missoni.

			:''Missoni wiggles her nose''.

			''I glance at Missoni. Even at rest, she exudes dormant power that put me on edge''.

	:''Missoni wiggles her nose''.		:''Missoni wiggles her nose''.

IRONMANRS: /* Closing and Final Thoughts */

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Closing and Final Thoughts

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	:''Traiva waves and then exits the booth''.		:''Traiva waves and then exits the booth''.


	----		----


	''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''		''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''

IRONMANRS: /* Closing and Final Thoughts */

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Closing and Final Thoughts

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	:''Traiva waves and then exits the booth''.		:''Traiva waves and then exits the booth''.


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	''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''		''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''

IRONMANRS: /* Closing and Final Thoughts */

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Closing and Final Thoughts

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	'''Yardie''': '''I think that covers the basis of everything. Umm, do you have any closing thoughts you would like to send to the masses and perhaps dispel any rumors or anything of the sort?'''		'''Yardie''': '''I think that covers the basis of everything. Umm, do you have any closing thoughts you would like to send to the masses and perhaps dispel any rumors or anything of the sort?'''

	:'''Traiva''': Those who wish knowledge have only to seek it.		:'''Traiva''': '''Those who wish knowledge have only to seek it'''.

	Short, sweet, to the point. A lot of heft in meaning for a short amount of words. Suffice to say, it describes the Order pretty well.		''Short, sweet, to the point. A lot of heft in meaning for a short amount of words. Suffice to say, it describes the Order pretty well''.

	:Missoni: Oh, that is a rather lovely closing thought.		:'''Missoni''': '''Oh, that is a rather lovely closing thought'''.

	:Traiva smiles at Missoni.		:'''Traiva smiles at Missoni'''.

	Yardie: Anything else to add?		'''Yardie''' (to Missoni): '''Anything else to add?'''

	:Traiva: It truly is not hidden. Even if it is not published in the Square.		:'''Traiva''': '''It truly is not hidden. Even if it is not published in the Square'''.

		⚫	:'''Missoni''' (lightly): '''I do not think I can offer anything more succinct or appropriate'''.
	:Missoni's lamellar corselet swirls with faint motes of unfurling power, their rhythmic movement an ever-shifting constellation.

		⚫	:'''Yardie''': '''Very well. I'm likely to publish this in a few weeks. But if there are any other members who wish to speak to me, send them my way?'''
⚫	:Missoni (lightly): I do not think I can offer anything more succinct or appropriate.

		⚫	:'''Missoni''': '''Of course! And if you think of any further questions, do let us know'''.
⚫	:Yardie: Very well. I'm likely to publish this in a few weeks. But if there are any other members who wish to speak to me, send them my way?

			:'''Traiva''': '''They will find you if they wish.'''
⚫	:Missoni: Of course! And if you think of any further questions, do let us know.

	:Traiva: ~~They~~ ~~will~~ ~~find you if they wish~~.		:''Traiva nods at Missoni''.

			:''Missoni scoots her chair back and stands up''.
	:Traiva nods at Missoni.

	:Missoni ~~scoots~~ ~~her~~ ~~chair~~ ~~back~~ ~~and~~ ~~stands~~ up.		:'''Missoni''': I suppose I should see what Perigourd has gotten up to.

		⚫	:''Missoni flashes a quick grin''.
	:Missoni says, "I suppose I should see what Perigourd has gotten up to.

⚫	:Missoni flashes a quick grin.

	'''Yardie''': Thank you both, and er....be safe, yes?		'''Yardie''': Thank you both, and er....be safe, yes?
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	:'''Missoni''' (to Traiva): And it was lovely to see you as always.		:'''Missoni''' (to Traiva): And it was lovely to see you as always.

	:Missoni gives Traiva a lingering kiss on the cheek. ~~Missoni~~ flounces out amidst a diffuse cloud of prismatic glitter.		:''Missoni gives Traiva a lingering kiss on the cheek, then flounces out amidst a diffuse cloud of prismatic glitter''.

	:Traiva waves.

			:''Traiva waves and then exits the booth''.
	Chatelaine Traiva just went out.

	''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''		''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''

IRONMANRS: /* Closing and Final Thoughts */

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-Yardie: I think that covers the basis of everything. Umm, do you have any closing thoughts you would like to send to the masses and perhaps dispel any rumors or anything of the sort?
+'''Yardie''': '''I think that covers the basis of everything. Umm, do you have any closing thoughts you would like to send to the masses and perhaps dispel any rumors or anything of the sort?'''
-Traiva: Those who wish knowledge have only to seek it.
+:'''Traiva''': Those who wish knowledge have only to seek it.
 Short, sweet, to the point.  A lot of heft in meaning for a short amount of words.  Suffice to say, it describes the Order pretty well.
-Missoni: Oh, that is a rather lovely closing thought.
+:Missoni: Oh, that is a rather lovely closing thought.
-Traiva smiles at Missoni.
+:Traiva smiles at Missoni.
 Yardie: Anything else to add?
-Traiva: It truly is not hidden. Even if it is not published in the Square.
+:Traiva: It truly is not hidden. Even if it is not published in the Square.
-Traiva begins chuckling at Missoni!
+:Traiva nods at Missoni.
 Chatelaine Traiva just went out.
-In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal.  I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting.  This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way.  Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving.  But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.
+''In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal.  I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting.  This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way.  Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving.  But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.''

IRONMANRS at 16:31, 15 August 2023

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	:''Missoni giggles at Traiva''.		:''Missoni giggles at Traiva''.

			===Closing and Final Thoughts===
			Yardie: I think that covers the basis of everything. Umm, do you have any closing thoughts you would like to send to the masses and perhaps dispel any rumors or anything of the sort?
			Traiva: Those who wish knowledge have only to seek it.

			Short, sweet, to the point. A lot of heft in meaning for a short amount of words. Suffice to say, it describes the Order pretty well.

			Missoni: Oh, that is a rather lovely closing thought.
			Traiva smiles at Missoni.
			Yardie: Anything else to add?
			Traiva: It truly is not hidden. Even if it is not published in the Square.
			Missoni's lamellar corselet swirls with faint motes of unfurling power, their rhythmic movement an ever-shifting constellation.
			Missoni (lightly): I do not think I can offer anything more succinct or appropriate.
			Yardie: Very well. I'm likely to publish this in a few weeks. But if there are any other members who wish to speak to me, send them my way?
			Missoni: Of course! And if you think of any further questions, do let us know.
			Traiva: They will find you if they wish.
			Traiva nods at Missoni.
			Missoni scoots her chair back and stands up.
			Missoni says, "I suppose I should see what Perigourd has gotten up to.
			Missoni flashes a quick grin.
			You ask, "Thank you both, and er....be safe, yes?
			Missoni whispers aloud, "Probably fishing."
			Traiva: And I have a few tasks to take care of myself.
			Traiva begins chuckling at Missoni!
			Missoni: You, too.
			You wave.
			Missoni: And it was lovely to see you as always.
			Missoni gives Traiva a lingering kiss on the cheek.
			Missoni flounces out amidst a diffuse cloud of prismatic glitter.
			Traiva waves.
			Chatelaine Traiva just went out.

			In truth, I left the meeting with two thoughts: If there was any danger, I felt none, and I learned much, yet remained unsatisfied, like having a delicious meal. I craved more information, more explanation, and it left me wanting. This is the draw of the Order, the lost sensation of being in the dark, yearning for the light that would pave the way. Fortunately, the dark is an ally of mine, and so I can suffer the craving. But for those who desire to gain a wealth of endless knowledge with skilled philosophers, debaters, religious zealots, and those who study every nuance of magic, the Order of Eternal Light may pave the way through the eternal darkness of ignorance.