Crucible of Faith ~ Chapter 1

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"It rubs me the wrong way to let these two go, and I fear some of their items may be tainted with evil magic. I think they will be dangerous if let go, and I'm afraid we will have to meet them again in battle someday if they go now. Still," she sighs, "They have done little wrong, and it will be hard to convince the authorities of a hunch."

 

[silentspace]

Pumbar nods solemnly as he ponders the situation.

Maybe Quillia is suspicious because she worships the new Mystra... But even so, there's something very suspicious about these two. I'll wait and see how the questioning goes, but unless something turns up soon, we'd better let them go. Yondalla wouldn't approve of us punishing them for mere suspicions, however evil they may be in their hearts...

 

[Keia]

Durindal si'Tempus Half Celestial Pal/Ftr/Rog/Sor/Tmp

"We do worship Mystra, just not her current church." he clarifies. "And Kain, no doubt, can be found in his manor in Sigil, attempting to avoid the interference of the factions. He is our leader and teacher."

Durindal looked oddly at the cloaked one, then spoke, "I find this odd that you believe the church of Mystra is not truly dedicated to Mystra." Durindal looked to Shariau and his wings ruffled.

"I will not condone harm to these men, however, the clerics of Tempus may be interested in them and what they have to say - unless there is another church or authority you want to take them to."

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

Quillia, Kosji, and Amara recall the priestess of Mystra that they had spoken to, Ariel, saying that the temple had someone out attempting to track the Tarnished Ones that attacked the church; perhaps these two should be turned over to the temple. Even if they were not directly involved in the attack, they may be related or know who was.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

Let Mystra's clergy deal with them; they're heretics, but not provably criminals by us. The clerics might be able to connect them to the attack on Mystra's temple.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Indeed, the church will be able to deal with them more fairly," Quillia says with finality, and bundles up all their belongings in a sack. "You can take these with you like this, so they won't be tempted to go for them."

 

[Ghostknight]

Shariau looks as Quillia bundles their belongings into the sack.

Maybe we should keep their belongings here. Once they Temple of Mystra has them, they will now if these are the ones they are seeking. If they are, then we can keep those as our eward for getting them for the Temple, if not we can then just send them on to the temple.

On top of that it is a simple safety precaution. Keep them as far from their belongings as possible. No need to make it easy for them to re-equip and come after us if they should escape.

Shariau smiles


Of course next time maybe the blades will just keep on going till we have minced tarnished ones for the flames. Nothing like a pyre with the remains of ones enemies to honr the fallen dead.

 

[Keia]

Durindal si'Tempus Half Celestial Pal/Ftr/Rog/Sor/Tmp

"Mystra it is then," Durindal said. "I will accompany them to the Temple of Mystra, though I know not where that is within this city. I believe numbers may be important, as they may have allies waiting for them outside."

Durindal had a difficult time considering the possessions from the two attackers. 'At first glance, the possessions were spoils of combat and should go to the victor. Jonothan had asked for aid in combat and we delivered and defeated our foes. Hence, the spoils should be ours. Thereafter, Jonothan stated that he really wasn't certain that they had done anything . . . and the innocent should not have their possessions taken from them . . . but were they innocent? Now, they may be tied to another murder? The whole thought process is too confusing - Iwill let the others decide.'

 

[silentspace]

Pumbar looks forlornly at the remnants of his pie. He sure would like to get back to it, but everyone seemed to be just standing around. Sighing, he seeks out the serving boy (the one he gave a pie to), and asks him to watch the remains of his pie for him. There wasn't much left, but those last bits were always so satisfying, and could he please see if he could try to save it on the table for when Pumbar got back? Then he and Xuxia will mount up on Wigglesnout, saying, "That sounds like a good plan. I'll escort them to the temple of Mystra. Durindal, I'll lead. Could you follow behind and keep an eye on them?" Tying the end of their ropes to the Wigglesnout's saddle, Pumbar asks Quillia for directions and heads out into the night, with Xuxia riding side-saddle behind him, keeping an eye on their prisoners.

 

[Keia]

Durindal si'Tempus Half Celestial Pal/Ftr/Rog/Sor/Tmp

"That sounds like a good plan. I'll escort them to the temple of Mystra. Durindal, I'll lead. Could you follow behind and keep an eye on them?"

"Very well, Pumbar," Durindal replied, "the sooner that finish this, the sooner we can get back to more important things."

Durindal looked to the others to see if any others would volunteer as well for the trip to the temple, then followed out the door with Pumbar and the others.