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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2185029" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Drinking Deeply from the Chalice of Midnight - Part 6b: Home Sweet Home</strong></p><p></p><p>Standing in the center of the summoning circle, draped in shadow, was Prince Losknek.</p><p></p><p>“I would ask to speak with you before you go,” it said.</p><p></p><p>Quintus picked up his spear. “Back, devil!”</p><p></p><p>Vlad and Ilmarė’s swords were at the ready. They had yet to sheathe them.</p><p></p><p>“I mean you no harm,” it said. “I so swear by Sarish.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus did not lower his spear. “Speak, demon. But know this: I will not be swayed by honeyed words.”</p><p></p><p>Losknek’s eyes narrowed, but his lips curled into a smile. “And you are wise not to trust me, or anyone else. Your erstwhile compatriot, while possessing a noble goal, has unwittingly begun a chain reaction that could topple the order of things upon Arcanis and may well usher in the enslavement of Mankind.”</p><p></p><p>“Go on,” said Ilmarė, sheathing her sword.</p><p></p><p>“Due to my oath, I am powerless to interfere or take an active part in upsetting the plans of a madman. But you are not.”</p><p></p><p>“A madman?” asked Quintus.</p><p></p><p>“I have looked into your heart,” said Losknek. “You possess a nobility of purpose and spirit.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus’ heart skipped a beat.</p><p></p><p>“You are a pawn, Quintus,” said Losknek. “You are all pawns. I urge you to stop this conspiracy before you are eliminated from the board.”</p><p></p><p>“Why don’t you do something about it then?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Due to my Oath, I cannot do more. The path will be made clear if you go back to the nest of the child that set off this sequence of events.”</p><p></p><p>“Cassicus,” said Quintus, “in Coryan.”</p><p></p><p>Losknek nodded. “I will be watching…and praying.” Without another word, the Prince of the Nether Realm vanished.</p><p></p><p>After waiting a moment to be sure that the devil wasn’t returning, Quintus took a deep breath and ascended the steps.</p><p></p><p>“Well,” he said over his shoulder, “I’ll send word for the others. Will you be joining me?”</p><p></p><p>The big man flashed him a smile. “I was here at the beginning of this mess and I intend to see it through to the end.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus turned to face Ilmarė. They locked gazes.</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” said Ilmarė. “The enslavement of mankind has always intrigued me.”</p><p></p><p>Quintus sighed and resumed climbing the steps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2185029, member: 3285"] [b]Drinking Deeply from the Chalice of Midnight - Part 6b: Home Sweet Home[/b] Standing in the center of the summoning circle, draped in shadow, was Prince Losknek. “I would ask to speak with you before you go,” it said. Quintus picked up his spear. “Back, devil!” Vlad and Ilmarė’s swords were at the ready. They had yet to sheathe them. “I mean you no harm,” it said. “I so swear by Sarish.” Quintus did not lower his spear. “Speak, demon. But know this: I will not be swayed by honeyed words.” Losknek’s eyes narrowed, but his lips curled into a smile. “And you are wise not to trust me, or anyone else. Your erstwhile compatriot, while possessing a noble goal, has unwittingly begun a chain reaction that could topple the order of things upon Arcanis and may well usher in the enslavement of Mankind.” “Go on,” said Ilmarė, sheathing her sword. “Due to my oath, I am powerless to interfere or take an active part in upsetting the plans of a madman. But you are not.” “A madman?” asked Quintus. “I have looked into your heart,” said Losknek. “You possess a nobility of purpose and spirit.” Quintus’ heart skipped a beat. “You are a pawn, Quintus,” said Losknek. “You are all pawns. I urge you to stop this conspiracy before you are eliminated from the board.” “Why don’t you do something about it then?” asked Vlad. “Due to my Oath, I cannot do more. The path will be made clear if you go back to the nest of the child that set off this sequence of events.” “Cassicus,” said Quintus, “in Coryan.” Losknek nodded. “I will be watching…and praying.” Without another word, the Prince of the Nether Realm vanished. After waiting a moment to be sure that the devil wasn’t returning, Quintus took a deep breath and ascended the steps. “Well,” he said over his shoulder, “I’ll send word for the others. Will you be joining me?” The big man flashed him a smile. “I was here at the beginning of this mess and I intend to see it through to the end.” Quintus turned to face Ilmarė. They locked gazes. “Of course,” said Ilmarė. “The enslavement of mankind has always intrigued me.” Quintus sighed and resumed climbing the steps. [/QUOTE]
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