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[FR] Heroes of the Vilhon Reach II (updated 3/6!)
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<blockquote data-quote="Broccli_Head" data-source="post: 297353" data-attributes="member: 105"><p><strong>Yes! Heroes!</strong></p><p></p><p>Well...it's about time! And Thank You Sepulchrave!</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: orange">22 Ches, 1373, Year of Rogue Dragons, Twillight Hollow: <em>Redemption, part I</em></span></strong></p><p></p><p>Benito awoke and without preamble, rose and exited the inn, marching with a purpose towards the Temple of Ilmater carrying the body of Ellysidell in his arms. Grim and Meliane, with Souliess' body followed, silent as well, and not surprised by the cleric of Tyr's demeanor. Benito was bleary-eyed and tired both physically and mentally. His spirit had been shaken. He needed a sign, and in the temple he meant to call for one. </p><p></p><p>In the sanctuary, he demanded to see the high priestess. The previous night he had tried to <em>raise</em> Ellysidell and the spirit of the wild elf had not responded. When the priestess arrived Benito asked if she could bring Souliess back.</p><p></p><p>"I cannot. I did not ask for miracles of that nature for this day."</p><p></p><p>She also reported that the prisoner had been murdered in the night. </p><p></p><p>Andres was also visibly shaken, but this went unnoticed as Benito, realizing that she couldn't help, had already forgotten that she was there. She quietly excused herself and hurried out. Benito <em>raised</em> Souliess!</p><p></p><p>Then he and Meliane proceeded to heal him to full strength. The cleric of Tyr demanded that the body of the assassin be brought. Benito stood in front of the group and commanded Grim to bar the doors. Questioning the body revealed importantly that the entrance to the cave complexes beneath Twillight Hollow lay in a barn in nearby Ulstan farm. However, the nature of the killer of this assassin remained cryptic--something with mutiple arms and claws that just appeared in her cell and did her in. Benito stood up and paced for few minutes.</p><p></p><p>Then he spoke: "My friends, what I am about to do can change the path for our lives. I will call upon the divine, but it has a cost. We have been through some tough times lately, and I respect all of you. Because of that I give you now the option to leave our company for I intend to finish this quest for Shaunnara's soul and then find Mourn. I do not want you bound to same Fate that I will now be obliged to follow."</p><p></p><p>None of the Heroes of the Vilhon Reach stirred. A tear came to Benito's eye. He could still have faith in his friends. He turned and faced the altar of Ilmater, gazing upon the mural of the god of suffering. Then he fell to his knees and raised his eyes heavenward and began to chant and sing the song that Tyr had just gifted him...the song of celestials....</p><p>==========</p><p></p><p><em>In the House of the Triad the mighty song was heard. It cried out for justice for the good people of Twillight Hollow. It begged for forgiveness and mercy. It asked for redemption....</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>To the assembled hosts of Tyr, Torm, and Ilmater, the blind god spoke a single word...</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>GO...</strong></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>A winged form saluted and its spirit was overjoyed at the summons....He felt the approval of his master...It was time to end the suffering of the people of Twillight Hollow!</em></p><p>==========</p><p></p><p>Back on Faerun, the mural of Ilmater in a small temple in a backwater town somewhere in the Sunset Vale, glowed with heavenly light. The figure of Ilmater began to swirl and with a powerful sound--like a clarion call, the blue-green winged creature exploded from the extra-planar gate that Benito, Holy Justice of Tyr had created. The sanctuary filled was filled with a holy nimbus. The heroes, even Grim, were speechless and held in awe. </p><p>==========</p><p></p><p>In her room, Andress Nagheson saw the events and rapidly ended her scyring. Hastily she whisked off a<em> sending</em> to Harular to meet her at their pre-arranged location. Then knocking over everything in her path to the way down, she ran. <em>Lovitar, please mistress, do not fail me...</em>. There was no answer....</p><p>==========</p><p></p><p>The planetar hovered above the altar radiating holiness that soothed the heroes, his skin was criss-crossed with many blue scars, souveniers of countless battles. He held a mighty greatsword aloft. It glowed more powerfully than anything they had ever seen.</p><p></p><p><em>I, Suldolphin, General of the armies of Ilmater, seek to do the will of the Triad. What would you ask of me?</em></p><p></p><p>Benito wept tears of joy and at first could not answer. The rest of the companions were stunned as they heard the planetar speak in their minds. </p><p></p><p><em>Speak, Benito Moltos. Tyr and Ilmater have heard your pleas. They hear the cries of the sorrows of their children here in Twilight Hollow. Justice will be done, but not without mercy. Remember mercy, young one.</em></p><p></p><p>"Great General," Benito gulped, "Please, seek out this Painmistress and return her to me so that justice may be done."</p><p></p><p><em>It will be done! And in return, son of Thaeglos, you must finish the quest of your fathers. Redeem him in return for the grace that Tyr has shown to you.</em></p><p></p><p><em>How?!...</em> Benito was confused, but tried to remain humble.</p><p></p><p><em>Seek the Gatekeeper's Crystal. End the cycle. You will see signs and portents. They will guide you</em></p><p></p><p>Then Suldolphin vanished.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broccli_Head, post: 297353, member: 105"] [b]Yes! Heroes![/b] Well...it's about time! And Thank You Sepulchrave! [b][color=orange]22 Ches, 1373, Year of Rogue Dragons, Twillight Hollow: [i]Redemption, part I[/i][/color][/b][color=orange][/color] Benito awoke and without preamble, rose and exited the inn, marching with a purpose towards the Temple of Ilmater carrying the body of Ellysidell in his arms. Grim and Meliane, with Souliess' body followed, silent as well, and not surprised by the cleric of Tyr's demeanor. Benito was bleary-eyed and tired both physically and mentally. His spirit had been shaken. He needed a sign, and in the temple he meant to call for one. In the sanctuary, he demanded to see the high priestess. The previous night he had tried to [i]raise[/i] Ellysidell and the spirit of the wild elf had not responded. When the priestess arrived Benito asked if she could bring Souliess back. "I cannot. I did not ask for miracles of that nature for this day." She also reported that the prisoner had been murdered in the night. Andres was also visibly shaken, but this went unnoticed as Benito, realizing that she couldn't help, had already forgotten that she was there. She quietly excused herself and hurried out. Benito [i]raised[/i] Souliess! Then he and Meliane proceeded to heal him to full strength. The cleric of Tyr demanded that the body of the assassin be brought. Benito stood in front of the group and commanded Grim to bar the doors. Questioning the body revealed importantly that the entrance to the cave complexes beneath Twillight Hollow lay in a barn in nearby Ulstan farm. However, the nature of the killer of this assassin remained cryptic--something with mutiple arms and claws that just appeared in her cell and did her in. Benito stood up and paced for few minutes. Then he spoke: "My friends, what I am about to do can change the path for our lives. I will call upon the divine, but it has a cost. We have been through some tough times lately, and I respect all of you. Because of that I give you now the option to leave our company for I intend to finish this quest for Shaunnara's soul and then find Mourn. I do not want you bound to same Fate that I will now be obliged to follow." None of the Heroes of the Vilhon Reach stirred. A tear came to Benito's eye. He could still have faith in his friends. He turned and faced the altar of Ilmater, gazing upon the mural of the god of suffering. Then he fell to his knees and raised his eyes heavenward and began to chant and sing the song that Tyr had just gifted him...the song of celestials.... ========== [i]In the House of the Triad the mighty song was heard. It cried out for justice for the good people of Twillight Hollow. It begged for forgiveness and mercy. It asked for redemption.... To the assembled hosts of Tyr, Torm, and Ilmater, the blind god spoke a single word... [b]GO...[/b] A winged form saluted and its spirit was overjoyed at the summons....He felt the approval of his master...It was time to end the suffering of the people of Twillight Hollow![/i] ========== Back on Faerun, the mural of Ilmater in a small temple in a backwater town somewhere in the Sunset Vale, glowed with heavenly light. The figure of Ilmater began to swirl and with a powerful sound--like a clarion call, the blue-green winged creature exploded from the extra-planar gate that Benito, Holy Justice of Tyr had created. The sanctuary filled was filled with a holy nimbus. The heroes, even Grim, were speechless and held in awe. ========== In her room, Andress Nagheson saw the events and rapidly ended her scyring. Hastily she whisked off a[i] sending[/i] to Harular to meet her at their pre-arranged location. Then knocking over everything in her path to the way down, she ran. [i]Lovitar, please mistress, do not fail me...[/i]. There was no answer.... ========== The planetar hovered above the altar radiating holiness that soothed the heroes, his skin was criss-crossed with many blue scars, souveniers of countless battles. He held a mighty greatsword aloft. It glowed more powerfully than anything they had ever seen. [i]I, Suldolphin, General of the armies of Ilmater, seek to do the will of the Triad. What would you ask of me?[/i] Benito wept tears of joy and at first could not answer. The rest of the companions were stunned as they heard the planetar speak in their minds. [i]Speak, Benito Moltos. Tyr and Ilmater have heard your pleas. They hear the cries of the sorrows of their children here in Twilight Hollow. Justice will be done, but not without mercy. Remember mercy, young one.[/i] "Great General," Benito gulped, "Please, seek out this Painmistress and return her to me so that justice may be done." [i]It will be done! And in return, son of Thaeglos, you must finish the quest of your fathers. Redeem him in return for the grace that Tyr has shown to you.[/i] [i]How?!...[/i] Benito was confused, but tried to remain humble. [i]Seek the Gatekeeper's Crystal. End the cycle. You will see signs and portents. They will guide you[/i] Then Suldolphin vanished. [/QUOTE]
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