The Four Lands - The Great North

Canaan · Oct 26, 2006

Rath Lorien said:
While the group is preparing to disembark, Anniston will find an opportunity to talk to Jaroth privately, "I'm glad you will walk with us into town. We have not had much of a chance to talk. I notice that you have not joined us for morning Illumination. I hope you do not feel unwelcome. Do you follow the Light?"

Jaroth considers Anniston's question. Choosing his words carefully, he responds. "I respect the Light, just as I respect all things and peoples. My path in this world is not to follow one king or country or ideal or god. My path lays in seeing things from a perspective untainted by shadings of loyalty, king, country, faith or zealotry. In doing so, I give the Light no more import than any other such thing. In this way, my Order believes I am impervious to bias in favor of one king or country over another."

"If it would make you more comfortable, I would gladly join you for morning Illumination." Jaroth finishes with heartfelt words.

Rath Lorien · Oct 26, 2006

"Thank you, Jaroth, for your honesty. Each man must find his own path. Free will is both our curse and the source of our greatest blessing."

"As to you joining us for Illumination, nothing would give me greater joy. If you decide to come I ask only that you bring an open heart. Perhaps then you will not only come to respect our path, but begin to understand why we on the path seek illumination."

(As opportunities arrise throughout the evening, Anniston will continue this line of conversation...)

"Jaroth, I was brought up in the north so I know something of the old religion. But I expect that most of what I know is incorrect. We are going to be on a long journey on the same ship and perhaps we will find time to speak to one another about our respective beliefs. I would enjoy the opportunity to learn the truth of your faith as much as I would enjoy the opportunity to answer any questions you may have about mine."

Canaan · Oct 26, 2006

Rath Lorien said:
"Thank you, Jaroth, for your honesty. Each man must find his own path. Free will is both our curse and the source of our greatest blessing."

"As to you joining us for Illumination, nothing would give me greater joy. If you decide to come I ask only that you bring an open heart. Perhaps then you will not only come to respect our path, but begin to understand why we on the path seek illumination."

(As opportunities arrise throughout the evening, Anniston will continue this line of conversation...)

"Jaroth, I was brought up in the north so I know something of the old religion. But I expect that most of what I know is incorrect. We are going to be on a long journey on the same ship and perhaps we will find time to speak to one another about our respective beliefs. I would enjoy the opportunity to learn the truth of your faith as much as I would enjoy the opportunity to answer any questions you may have about mine."

"Anniston, the old religion is mysterious to those who do not practice or are not privy to its workings. But just as I am not a follower of the Light, I am not a follower of the old religion. I'm afraid that I don't know much more about the old religion than I do the Light. Nonetheless, I would enjoy the opportunity to learn the truth of your faith. My Order is primarily interested in the preservation of peoples and their lore. There will come a time when the peoples of the Four Lands will need to set aside their differences and march in unity for a common purpose. Our Order seeks to keep the lines of communication open between the races and peoples of the Lands. Petty wars and power struggles and religious fanaticism get in the way of that end. We have studied both the old religion and the Light. But it is not my lot to worship the dieties of either, only to respect both and their practitioners equally. In my studies, I have learned to command the powers of nature, but not as a practitioner of the Old Religion would. I am tied to the Lands and they to me." A distant, disturbed look crosses his face as he says the last sentence.

J. Alexander · Oct 26, 2006

Amster

Taking the Captain up on his offer of the Ships Cutter to go ashore, those wishing to go ashore for a brief R&R do so. Approaching the landing piers proper, the first impression is one of a typical port. Various Ship's Chandlers, Cartagoraphers, Taverns, Hotels and Warehouses line the area immediately around the piers. As they disembark from the cutter, a short officous looking young man approaches the group and says "Names please and the ship you are on" Then he opens his book and takes out a pen "Any cargo or trade goods to declare. How long will be your stay"

Rath Lorien · Oct 26, 2006

"Ah, excellent, Jaroth, it is well you made this clarification, for I found the lack of a statement regarding the old religion in your initial declaration to be confusing. The confusion, of course, was caused by the flawed assumption that you were a practitioner of the old ways. But now I recognize that the interest of your order is truly to isolate yourself from these boundaries in order to serve all side equally. Please correct me if I have misunderstood you."

"Do you find it sad that you can never allow yourself to pursue objective truth? In other words, do you ever find yourself dissatisfied with the relative morality that is necessary to respect all beliefs equally?"

J. Alexander · Oct 26, 2006

Fyi

For Jaroth
[sblock]I am really enjoying your character and his play but remember your order is known only to those in high positions etc and is directly assocated with the Old Religion being a sect of it's Grand Council. It is proably my fault for not stressing the secrecey etc of your order but you need to keep that in mind. If you readily associate yourself and are identifed with the Old Religion you lose a lot of your effectivness in dealing with the nobility and the church as the Old Relgion is just barely tolerated. Think of the attitude of christians towards Jews in medevial europe. So be very very carful

...dont want the HOUNDS to come after you with SNIFFERS

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Rhun · Oct 26, 2006

Although not expecting trouble, Vadric takes the time to put on his armor and gather his important gear before disembarking the Western Star. Emerging from his cabin, he now looks the part of the knight...his polished armor and shield are crafted of steel in a deep, cobalt hue, and bear the arms of the Elareon family, an argent wyvern.

After taking the cutter to the pier, Vadric steps forward to reply to the dockmaster. "I am Vadric Elareon, travelling on the Western Star. No cargo or trade goods, simply here to experience the offerings of your fine town, here. We will just be staying for the day."

J. Alexander · Oct 26, 2006

Amster

The young man looks up and down and Vadric and says "Entry tax will be 1 silver sir, please sign here" and hands the book out for Vadric to intial.

Scotley · Oct 26, 2006

Bertrand

The Borderlander steps up and annouces, "Bertrand Brookmead off the Western Star. I have no goods to declair. Our ships sails on the morning tide, so you will be rid of me by then my good fellow. I'm just here to spend some of my coin with your merchants for personal stores to continue my journey and then be on my way."

J. Alexander · Oct 26, 2006

Amster

Looking down his nose now at the Borderman (Bertrand) and his party the young man says "That will be 1 1/2 silvers for your party. Make your mark here" and hands the pen to the Borderman.

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