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<blockquote data-quote="narayan" data-source="post: 7192556" data-attributes="member: 6677509"><p><strong>Bastian, Mervonia</strong></p><p></p><p><em>The ship that bears you eastward does not carry banners, flags, or other symbology identifying it as a vessel belonging to the Temple of Athenea. It is a small private merchant vessel named <strong>Fortune's Promise</strong>, no different than a hundred others of its like that come and go from the island of Parcea everyday. This appears to have been Mervonia's idea to keep a low profile. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>You overherad Mervonia and the ships captain (an experienced, gruff-spoken Athenean named Rogelio) share words about whatever sails they spot within the regular trade routes. Mervonia expressly ordered that they steer clear of other ships carrying a Parcean flag, without appearing to do so on purpose. It is no mystery to you why that might be a good idea. The Madigore family has many informants and sightings of anything demonic is naturally of interest to them. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Rogelio obeys, although he does not appear happy in the slightest to have you on board. He respects her firstly as someone devout in her faith, but there is more too it than that. They obviously share a history, which is why he is so earnest and daring about expressing his concerns. More than once he's suggested they simply affix your shackles to the anchor and be rid of you. <span style="color: #696969">"He's as much as demon as I've ever laid eyes on! It's not proper to have such a thing on my ship!"</span> You overheard him bellow once within his cabin. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Rogelio has six crewman on board, including two sons named Egon and Rath respectively who are close to your age. They keep their distance, as was expressly instructed to all the crew, though they quickly took to wearing swords as soon as you started bellowing and thrashing in your chains. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Meanwhile Mervonia has no other clerics on board to assist her, no acolytes to share the burden of chanting hymns. For three long days she did so without respite, only resting once your mood had calmed. Clearly she is desperate to save you, or desperate to use you, or both? It is unclear what she wants exactly. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>_____________________________________________</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>The first signs of of land you see are rough mountain peaks, stretching southward.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="color: #008080">"The SeaWind Mountains..."</span> Mervonia calls out, stepping by your side to share a private word. <span style="color: #008080">"The ship will dock in WhiteHelm within the hour. Rogelio's hold is full of Parcean goods he purchased legally while I traveled to your family lands. He was not aware of my plans until you were on board. I hope you will spare him any ill will."</span> She states as much as a warning as a general statement.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="color: #008080">"When we arrive in the port, you must conceal yourself to avoid drawing attention. I believe the best ruse is wrapping your skin in bandages under the pretense that you suffer from the rotting sickness, which is both highly contagious and highly feared feared. I will remain by your side in more modest robes pretending to be a common priestess escorting you to the temple for healing spells."</span> </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="color: #008080">"If either one of us are identified as our true selves within the city, there will be questions, and a reckoning, neither of us can afford."</span> She states with certainty before adding. <span style="color: #008080">"If you think to betray me hoping to find your way back to your family, think again. With the blessing of Athenea, I've cleansed your soul of residual sin as best as I can. A true demon will recognize that and destroy you. Your family will reject you and likely do the same, especially with so many witnesses attesting to how I slew you in the first place." </span></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Mervonia glanced at you with more pity in her face. <span style="color: #008080">"Accept it Bastian, you were nothing more than a killer as a Madigore. Now you have a chance for a meaningful purpose, free from the sins and expectations of that name. I promise you will not regret it! I also promise to explain the prophecy and answer all your questions once we make our way safely out of the city. For now all I ask is that you agree to do as I bid until then."</span></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="color: #008080">"You are not my prisoner. I claim no power over you, nor do I expect any service from you that you do not willingly give."</span></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="narayan, post: 7192556, member: 6677509"] [b]Bastian, Mervonia[/b] [I]The ship that bears you eastward does not carry banners, flags, or other symbology identifying it as a vessel belonging to the Temple of Athenea. It is a small private merchant vessel named [B]Fortune's Promise[/B], no different than a hundred others of its like that come and go from the island of Parcea everyday. This appears to have been Mervonia's idea to keep a low profile. You overherad Mervonia and the ships captain (an experienced, gruff-spoken Athenean named Rogelio) share words about whatever sails they spot within the regular trade routes. Mervonia expressly ordered that they steer clear of other ships carrying a Parcean flag, without appearing to do so on purpose. It is no mystery to you why that might be a good idea. The Madigore family has many informants and sightings of anything demonic is naturally of interest to them. Rogelio obeys, although he does not appear happy in the slightest to have you on board. He respects her firstly as someone devout in her faith, but there is more too it than that. They obviously share a history, which is why he is so earnest and daring about expressing his concerns. More than once he's suggested they simply affix your shackles to the anchor and be rid of you. [COLOR=#696969]"He's as much as demon as I've ever laid eyes on! It's not proper to have such a thing on my ship!"[/COLOR] You overheard him bellow once within his cabin. Rogelio has six crewman on board, including two sons named Egon and Rath respectively who are close to your age. They keep their distance, as was expressly instructed to all the crew, though they quickly took to wearing swords as soon as you started bellowing and thrashing in your chains. Meanwhile Mervonia has no other clerics on board to assist her, no acolytes to share the burden of chanting hymns. For three long days she did so without respite, only resting once your mood had calmed. Clearly she is desperate to save you, or desperate to use you, or both? It is unclear what she wants exactly. _____________________________________________ The first signs of of land you see are rough mountain peaks, stretching southward. [COLOR=#008080]"The SeaWind Mountains..."[/COLOR] Mervonia calls out, stepping by your side to share a private word. [COLOR=#008080]"The ship will dock in WhiteHelm within the hour. Rogelio's hold is full of Parcean goods he purchased legally while I traveled to your family lands. He was not aware of my plans until you were on board. I hope you will spare him any ill will."[/COLOR] She states as much as a warning as a general statement. [COLOR=#008080]"When we arrive in the port, you must conceal yourself to avoid drawing attention. I believe the best ruse is wrapping your skin in bandages under the pretense that you suffer from the rotting sickness, which is both highly contagious and highly feared feared. I will remain by your side in more modest robes pretending to be a common priestess escorting you to the temple for healing spells."[/COLOR] [COLOR=#008080]"If either one of us are identified as our true selves within the city, there will be questions, and a reckoning, neither of us can afford."[/COLOR] She states with certainty before adding. [COLOR=#008080]"If you think to betray me hoping to find your way back to your family, think again. With the blessing of Athenea, I've cleansed your soul of residual sin as best as I can. A true demon will recognize that and destroy you. Your family will reject you and likely do the same, especially with so many witnesses attesting to how I slew you in the first place." [/COLOR] Mervonia glanced at you with more pity in her face. [COLOR=#008080]"Accept it Bastian, you were nothing more than a killer as a Madigore. Now you have a chance for a meaningful purpose, free from the sins and expectations of that name. I promise you will not regret it! I also promise to explain the prophecy and answer all your questions once we make our way safely out of the city. For now all I ask is that you agree to do as I bid until then."[/COLOR] [COLOR=#008080]"You are not my prisoner. I claim no power over you, nor do I expect any service from you that you do not willingly give."[/COLOR][/I] [/QUOTE]
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