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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2075944" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Drinking Deeply from the Chalice of Midnight - Part 1: Through the Looking Glass</strong></p><p></p><p>A carriage transported them all to Grand Coryan. Decimus had a small adjoining apartment in the senator’s river villa by the Corvis. A young boy greeted them at the door and led them through the small living quarters, down a flight of stairs to a basement level. </p><p></p><p>The chamber was at least twice the size of the upstairs quarters, adorned with banners depicting the glyphs and sigils of Sarish. An immense yellow magic circle was drawn on one of the chamber walls. </p><p></p><p>“That’s a summoning circle,” said Ilmarė, eyes narrowed.</p><p></p><p>Decimus stood before the circle, yellow chalk in hand. He was adorned in the flowing purple robes of a Sarishan priest.</p><p></p><p>“Very perceptive, Elorii. Actually, it’s a critical component of a portal spell. When I finish the ritual, it will open and allow you passage to the plane beyond.”</p><p></p><p>“You never mentioned you were a Sarishan priest,” said Quintus, folding his arms.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, my family was originally from the province that is now Canceri. When the schism occurred centuries ago, my family spoke out against it and were force to flee the renegade province.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, that’s one mystery solved,” said Vlad. “You’re not fond of the Cancerites, so you didn’t invite Beldin or Sebastian.”</p><p></p><p>Decimus gave a slight smile. “My family has always been faithful to the Lord of Secrets. Senator Dominarin made saw that I was instructed in the ways of the clergy of Sarish when it became clear that I had the calling.”</p><p></p><p>“This is highly irregular, Decimus,” said Quintus.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, it is. I realize a lot of this is difficult to comprehend. But you must trust me, as you have trusted me before.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus unfolded his arms, but his brow was still furrowed. </p><p></p><p>“Don’t worry,” said Decimus. “I’m not going to send you leaping into Nier’s Plane of Eternal Fire.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, that’s comforting,” said Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“Take this sandstone.” Decimus handed Quintus a small, brown stone. “When you are ready to return, go back to the location where you arrived, crush the sandstone to powder, and cast it into the air before you. The portal will reappear and transport you back here.”</p><p></p><p>“What of this place?” asked Ilmarė, her voice rising. “Can we even breathe there?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes of course,” said Decimus a little too quickly. “My informants have reported that the Devil Prince’s home is comparable to Onara in air and temperature.”</p><p></p><p>“Your informants?” asked Quintus. “You’ve never been there yourself?”</p><p></p><p>Decimus swallowed. “No, I have not. But you have endured so much and been victorious at every turn that I know you can succeed.”</p><p></p><p>He turned to face the magic circle and began chanting a lengthy incantation. Ilmarė took a step back and conferred with her companions.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t like this,” said Ilmarė. “What if he’s sending us to our deaths?”</p><p></p><p>“That may be,” said Quintus, “but Decimus has proven to be a man of his word, even if he does keep many secrets.”</p><p></p><p>“And he’s promising a lot of gold,” said Vlad. “I’ve never seen a thousand Imperials before.”</p><p></p><p>Finally, the symbols adorning the wall began to glow in a hot, purplish hue. The stones started to ripple, like a pool disturbed by a pebble. </p><p></p><p>“Well,” said Quintus with a deep breath, “I’m not going to stand around here wondering if we made the right decision. We came this far, so I will lead. It’s your choice if you wish to follow.”</p><p></p><p>He stepped through the magic circle and vanished.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė didn’t hesitate. She walked right behind Quintus through the portal.</p><p></p><p>Vlad shook his head in disbelief. “I must have missed something,” he muttered to himself. Then he followed his two comrades into hell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2075944, member: 3285"] [b]Drinking Deeply from the Chalice of Midnight - Part 1: Through the Looking Glass[/b] A carriage transported them all to Grand Coryan. Decimus had a small adjoining apartment in the senator’s river villa by the Corvis. A young boy greeted them at the door and led them through the small living quarters, down a flight of stairs to a basement level. The chamber was at least twice the size of the upstairs quarters, adorned with banners depicting the glyphs and sigils of Sarish. An immense yellow magic circle was drawn on one of the chamber walls. “That’s a summoning circle,” said Ilmarė, eyes narrowed. Decimus stood before the circle, yellow chalk in hand. He was adorned in the flowing purple robes of a Sarishan priest. “Very perceptive, Elorii. Actually, it’s a critical component of a portal spell. When I finish the ritual, it will open and allow you passage to the plane beyond.” “You never mentioned you were a Sarishan priest,” said Quintus, folding his arms. “Yes, my family was originally from the province that is now Canceri. When the schism occurred centuries ago, my family spoke out against it and were force to flee the renegade province.” “Well, that’s one mystery solved,” said Vlad. “You’re not fond of the Cancerites, so you didn’t invite Beldin or Sebastian.” Decimus gave a slight smile. “My family has always been faithful to the Lord of Secrets. Senator Dominarin made saw that I was instructed in the ways of the clergy of Sarish when it became clear that I had the calling.” “This is highly irregular, Decimus,” said Quintus. “Yes, it is. I realize a lot of this is difficult to comprehend. But you must trust me, as you have trusted me before.” Quintus unfolded his arms, but his brow was still furrowed. “Don’t worry,” said Decimus. “I’m not going to send you leaping into Nier’s Plane of Eternal Fire.” “Well, that’s comforting,” said Ilmarė. “Take this sandstone.” Decimus handed Quintus a small, brown stone. “When you are ready to return, go back to the location where you arrived, crush the sandstone to powder, and cast it into the air before you. The portal will reappear and transport you back here.” “What of this place?” asked Ilmarė, her voice rising. “Can we even breathe there?” “Yes of course,” said Decimus a little too quickly. “My informants have reported that the Devil Prince’s home is comparable to Onara in air and temperature.” “Your informants?” asked Quintus. “You’ve never been there yourself?” Decimus swallowed. “No, I have not. But you have endured so much and been victorious at every turn that I know you can succeed.” He turned to face the magic circle and began chanting a lengthy incantation. Ilmarė took a step back and conferred with her companions. “I don’t like this,” said Ilmarė. “What if he’s sending us to our deaths?” “That may be,” said Quintus, “but Decimus has proven to be a man of his word, even if he does keep many secrets.” “And he’s promising a lot of gold,” said Vlad. “I’ve never seen a thousand Imperials before.” Finally, the symbols adorning the wall began to glow in a hot, purplish hue. The stones started to ripple, like a pool disturbed by a pebble. “Well,” said Quintus with a deep breath, “I’m not going to stand around here wondering if we made the right decision. We came this far, so I will lead. It’s your choice if you wish to follow.” He stepped through the magic circle and vanished. Ilmarė didn’t hesitate. She walked right behind Quintus through the portal. Vlad shook his head in disbelief. “I must have missed something,” he muttered to himself. Then he followed his two comrades into hell. [/QUOTE]
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