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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 726621" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>I've lightly edited the first post; I added a copyright notice and made a couple of very minor alterations to the text of the storyhour post. Now on to the next post:</p><p></p><p>Session 1 (cont'd):</p><p>As the trio sloshes up to Dov's parents' home, a nice two story building in a nice, but not rich, area of the city, they see a lone figure standing on the roof near the corner of the building. She is dressed in robes dyed a hideous shade of pink.</p><p></p><p>They hurry in to Dov's house and gather by a fireplace on the second floor. While they drink hot ciders to warm up, Ginara begins explaining again. While she is still explaining, a sopping wet Sister Aurora comes in. Her hair is bound in twelve shoulder-length braids, each of which is dripping its own puddle. The resemblance between Dov and Aurora, her older sister, is clear, although Dov is substantially larger and more muscular.</p><p></p><p>Ginara looks up at her with bafflement. "Why were you standing on the roof? And why are your robes such an unfortunate color?"</p><p></p><p>"Father Daybreak says that you can see a ray of sunshine on every day. It's my penance. I complained about the color of the robes-there are much nicer pinks possible."</p><p></p><p>After warming up briefly, Aurora begins to head back to the roof.</p><p></p><p>"Dai- wait a second." Melania stops her. "You know a lot about religion. What can you tell us about Galerius?"</p><p></p><p>"Of course I know a lot about religion. I am a novice of the Rays of Truth. Galerius is the god of valor and honorable warfare. He's the son of Luirta; his father is a war god who isn't part of the Pantheon. We actually know less about his father than we really ought to; it probably merits some research in the future. Galerius is the patron of the imperial military. Why do you ask?"</p><p></p><p>Everyone tries there best to look innocent.</p><p></p><p>"Dov- are they trying to get you in trouble?" Aurora asks suspiciously.</p><p></p><p>"Not yet..."</p><p></p><p>Melania and Ginara exchange glances. "She might be helpful-- all the religion stuff..."</p><p></p><p>Ginara nods. "So, Uncle Kinric asked me to help him out with something..."</p><p></p><p>"You mean Sir Kinric?" Aurora responds, using Kinric's honorific as a Champion. The Champions are the elite heroes of the empire who perform great feats in both peace and especially in wartime.</p><p></p><p>"Yes."</p><p></p><p>Aurora pauses for a second, thinking about Sir Kinric. Kinric keeps a very low profile for a Champion. He generally does not participate in ceremonial events and the like. The only other thing Aurora knows about him is that Ginara's mother is rumored to have had an affair with him about 15 years ago.</p><p></p><p>Ginara explains the conversation with Kinric and shows Aurora the statuette. To Aurora, the statuette is quite unusual. The style of the representation is archaic, most popular about 450 years ago. Also, depicting Galerius with a claymore is highly unusual. Most depictions show him with longsword, or occasionally bastard sword, and shield. The golden rays of light also extend away from him in an unusual pattern. While there is nothing inherently heretical about the representation, several of the elements are more common within the Traditional Church.</p><p></p><p>When Ginara and Aurora have finished exchanging information, Aurora says, "Did Sir Kinric say anything about touching the statuette?"</p><p></p><p>"He did say that I shouldn't take it."</p><p></p><p>Sister Aurora nods. "I thought so. He's left a trap for them. Ginara... Maybe you should ask your brother to help as well. He knows much more about illusion than any of us."</p><p></p><p>After some grumbling, Ginara sends a messenger to fetch her brother. He arrives some time later. Lhovrik cath Kalissar looks somewhat like his sister, although the resemblance is much slighter than that between Aurora and Dov. He wears an expensive dark blue robe, embroidered with obvious magical sigils, and a pendant emblazoned with his family's arms.</p><p></p><p>"What is it, Ginara? I should really be concentrating on my studies."</p><p></p><p>"Uncle Kinric asked me to help him out with something, and since it has to do with magic, we thought you might be able to help."</p><p></p><p>Lhovrik frowns. "Kinric isn't our uncle. What did he want help with?"</p><p></p><p>The group rapidly fills Lhovrik in on the situation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 726621, member: 3448"] I've lightly edited the first post; I added a copyright notice and made a couple of very minor alterations to the text of the storyhour post. Now on to the next post: Session 1 (cont'd): As the trio sloshes up to Dov's parents' home, a nice two story building in a nice, but not rich, area of the city, they see a lone figure standing on the roof near the corner of the building. She is dressed in robes dyed a hideous shade of pink. They hurry in to Dov's house and gather by a fireplace on the second floor. While they drink hot ciders to warm up, Ginara begins explaining again. While she is still explaining, a sopping wet Sister Aurora comes in. Her hair is bound in twelve shoulder-length braids, each of which is dripping its own puddle. The resemblance between Dov and Aurora, her older sister, is clear, although Dov is substantially larger and more muscular. Ginara looks up at her with bafflement. "Why were you standing on the roof? And why are your robes such an unfortunate color?" "Father Daybreak says that you can see a ray of sunshine on every day. It's my penance. I complained about the color of the robes-there are much nicer pinks possible." After warming up briefly, Aurora begins to head back to the roof. "Dai- wait a second." Melania stops her. "You know a lot about religion. What can you tell us about Galerius?" "Of course I know a lot about religion. I am a novice of the Rays of Truth. Galerius is the god of valor and honorable warfare. He's the son of Luirta; his father is a war god who isn't part of the Pantheon. We actually know less about his father than we really ought to; it probably merits some research in the future. Galerius is the patron of the imperial military. Why do you ask?" Everyone tries there best to look innocent. "Dov- are they trying to get you in trouble?" Aurora asks suspiciously. "Not yet..." Melania and Ginara exchange glances. "She might be helpful-- all the religion stuff..." Ginara nods. "So, Uncle Kinric asked me to help him out with something..." "You mean Sir Kinric?" Aurora responds, using Kinric's honorific as a Champion. The Champions are the elite heroes of the empire who perform great feats in both peace and especially in wartime. "Yes." Aurora pauses for a second, thinking about Sir Kinric. Kinric keeps a very low profile for a Champion. He generally does not participate in ceremonial events and the like. The only other thing Aurora knows about him is that Ginara's mother is rumored to have had an affair with him about 15 years ago. Ginara explains the conversation with Kinric and shows Aurora the statuette. To Aurora, the statuette is quite unusual. The style of the representation is archaic, most popular about 450 years ago. Also, depicting Galerius with a claymore is highly unusual. Most depictions show him with longsword, or occasionally bastard sword, and shield. The golden rays of light also extend away from him in an unusual pattern. While there is nothing inherently heretical about the representation, several of the elements are more common within the Traditional Church. When Ginara and Aurora have finished exchanging information, Aurora says, "Did Sir Kinric say anything about touching the statuette?" "He did say that I shouldn't take it." Sister Aurora nods. "I thought so. He's left a trap for them. Ginara... Maybe you should ask your brother to help as well. He knows much more about illusion than any of us." After some grumbling, Ginara sends a messenger to fetch her brother. He arrives some time later. Lhovrik cath Kalissar looks somewhat like his sister, although the resemblance is much slighter than that between Aurora and Dov. He wears an expensive dark blue robe, embroidered with obvious magical sigils, and a pendant emblazoned with his family's arms. "What is it, Ginara? I should really be concentrating on my studies." "Uncle Kinric asked me to help him out with something, and since it has to do with magic, we thought you might be able to help." Lhovrik frowns. "Kinric isn't our uncle. What did he want help with?" The group rapidly fills Lhovrik in on the situation. [/QUOTE]
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