Age of Worms: Act I - The Whispering Cairn

[hippocrachus]

Not sharing his thoughts on the High Priest with Velias, he offers a wave of his hand to show there is no need for apologies.
"The people of this town are simple workers; the Light of the Heavens does not reach them in their mines, why should they pay heed? I have seen how the devout of Heironeous shirk in their duties and pass the faithless as if blind to them," he says with a bit of contempt.
"Our gods are not so different. Apollo is not here to make enemies, Father Velias; he seeks to widen his faith and his understanding of the Mortal Realms."
He accepts the healing tiles with his own manner of a salute, never too proud to ignore the bountiful opportunities Apollo presents him with.
"Many thanks, Father," he says before the priest speaks, and after he finishes: "There will never be Peace if the Good squabble amongst themselves. I apologize for my brash tongue, but we both know I will not follow Heironeous. He watches over his faithful and Apollo watches over me," he pauses to gather a parting thought. "The Light of Heironeous has been stretched too thin; Apollo will Shine where the Darkness creeps in," he says before taking his leave. He will want to check on Shadow.

 

[Ozmar]

Jorun:[sblock] Looking at his son, Commander Trask seemed to be weighing something in his mind before speaking.

"I have no doubt that you are doing this out of duty, but if you wish for these men to show you their true selves, you must be your true self. Too long have you walked in my shadow son, too long have you seen yourself as nothing but a Sergeant instead of Jorun. Take this time to be Jorun, and once this exploration is over, if you wish to return to garrison life then do so."
[/sblock]

Jorun nods his head solemnly. "As you say, sir. I shall obey."

Jorun takes his leave, goes to the master-at-arms, and turns in his uniform and gear. He keeps only his sword, which is a gift from his father, and then takes out his accumulated pay to purchase essential supplies. He says goodbye to some of his fellow soldiers, and seeks out the temple to pray to Heironeous and confess before embarking on this journey. Then he rests for the night and seeks out Chryse and the others in the morning.

Be true to my true self? When have I ever been anything else? I am Jorun, servant of Heironeous and, until now, servant of our country. And as a servant, I have been sent on this mission under these circumstances. I will obey, of course, so if this is how he chooses to send me, then this is how I shall go. I do not understand, but understanding is not required. I will trust that this is the will of Heironeous.

OOC: Just making sure I'm ready to go when the others are. If there is any interaction at the temple or otherwise, I'll respond to that. Can I assume that his savings bought back comparable equipment to what he already had? Can he afford a horse or is he walking?

 

[Elocin]

Shadow - Rogue 1

Shadow:[sblock]In your dreams the rats came at you in never ending waves and no matter how many you turned away, there were more that got through and bit into you savagely. As your bloody grip threatened to loose its hold on your blade, you felt a warmth beginning to fill your body and your eyes began seeing a bright golden light. As the light started filling the darkness around you, the rats began dissolving into a gray mist around you.

The feel of a warm cloth on bare skin was the next sensation you register and as your eyes open once more, you see a middle aged woman in a simple gray dress standing beside you. Beside her is a small pushcart with a ceramic washbowl resting atop it, the water inside it a slight pink color.

"May the Light of Heironeous bless your return Shadow, how do you feel?"[/sblock]

"How do I feel? I feel fine except I have a burning hatred of rats now and I swear I will remove this plague from the land."

"Now where am I, who are you and where are my companions?" Looking around the bed, "and more importantly where is my gear?"

 

[Saterus]

Samuel is delighted to change out of his mud caked clothes. He never liked the rain anyway. He changes clothes and then decides that he will go out and explore a bit. This room isnt very exciting and no way to spend a night.

 

[Verbatim]

Samuel:[sblock]As you open the door, there is a militia member standing across the hallway. While you do not recognize his face as one of the guards who escorted you in, there is no doubt that he is a part of the militia.

"Is there anything I can do for you sir? I have been ordered to help make your brief stay here as pleasant as possible."[/sblock]

 

[Verbatim]

Damien and Orin:[sblock] Katrina does not speak until after you both finished your combined tale, merely listening to you both as she led you into the heart of the Bronzewood Lodge lands. When she did speak finally, her voice held a touch of amusement in it.

"It would seem that you both had your fair share of excitement for one day. Perhaps after Nogwier has seen to your wounds, you can tell him your tale as well. I am sure he will want to speak with you Orin, especially after he learns you are Venelle's apprentice. However, there will be those that feel that you have no place among us, the Old Ways are still stongly held by some, and in there eyes the only worthy city-walker is one being placed in the ground."[/sblock]

 

[Verbatim]

Chryse and Shadow:[sblock]"Your soul leads where it will, as mine has led me. I will escort you to where your friend is resting Herald of Apollo, and you must walk your own path for now, my door is open should you need anything."

Father Velias escorts you to the infirmary area, a large open bay room divided into sections by thick canvas sheets on thin metal frames. Guiding you to the sole drawn shut section in the room, the older priest pulls the curtain to the side and it slides open easily.

"I shall leave your friend in your custody Herald, and will have the good sister go and fetch him something to wear, as well as gather his belongings. May Heironeous shine on you both."

Bowing to Father Velias as he left, the older woman spoke quickly before pushing her cart away.

"I shan't be but a moment Master Shadow, by the light I swear it..."[/sblock]

 

[hippocrachus]

Chryse nods his thanks as Velias leaves him with the recovered Shadow.
"How have the Heironeous faithful treated you, Shadow?" Chryse asks the excitable rogue with a smile.

 

[Saterus]

"Well, since you mention it, where could I find your bathing facilities?" Samuel asks nonchalantly.

 

[Elocin]

Chryse nods his thanks as Velias leaves him with the recovered Shadow.
"How have the Heironeous faithful treated you, Shadow?" Chryse asks the excitable rogue with a smile.

"Well I am alive so I guess I have no complaints as of yet. That might change once I take a look at my equipment though. So where is everyone else and where exactly are we?"