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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: 547014" data-attributes="member: 105"><p><strong>back to Benito's group</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>6-7 Tarsakh, Year of Rogue Dragons: <em>Benito Windwalks across Faerun!</em></strong></p><p></p><p><em>I depart from the usual story format and retell this in present tense since it seemed to flow better that way...</em></p><p></p><p><em>3/7/03....I was wrong about the "flow"</em> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Leaving his companions in the the Chondalwood, Benito wind walked to Alaghon in Turmish to pursue his own agenda and take care of loose ends. After six hours of travel, almost getting lost somewhere over the Vilhon Reach, he materialized in the courtyard of Temple of Justice in Alaghon causing much commotion. </p><p></p><p>Fortunately, he was recognized. His holy presence amazed many young acolytes and no repurcussions arose. Benito, exhausted, made his way to his old rooms only to find that his quarters were occupied. Diplomatically Benito resigned himself to sleeping on the floor to accomodate the guest priest from the Turmish interior. </p><p></p><p>In the morning, after having prayer and breakfast with his old mentor Gippeto, Benito met with Denton Crimsgard, the High Abbot of the Temple of Justice. He ran into the time honred stalling tactic of the high priest. Already in line to see the High Abbot were dwarves from Iron Fang Keep. To keep his growing frustration at bay, Benito struck up a conversation. Not long in, Benito realized they were inquiring about <em>Moradin's Prayers to the Faithful</em>, a prayer book of extreme power that the Heroes recovered in Khundrukar six months prior. </p><p></p><p>"My companions and I recovered the book from the depths. I will be glad to intervene on your behalf and get what is rightfully yours back into your hands."</p><p></p><p>As the small talk ensued, Denton barged out, "Benito, I will speak with you now."</p><p></p><p>Benito growled under his breath and entered saying, "Lord Denton why do you hold onto the dwarven prayer book and make them wait."</p><p></p><p>It was Loud enough for the dwarves to hear and before walking fully into the room. He felt another presence or two in the room with him. A soft metallic <em>clop</em> echoed at the edge of his hearing. </p><p></p><p>Denton replied with an edge of anger, “Your arrogance in this matter has clouded your vision young one” </p><p></p><p> “And your stagnation and complacency has destroyed yours." </p><p></p><p>Benito emphasized with a stare and silence. Denton looked away.</p><p></p><p>"Lord Denton, what do you know of the <em>Gatekeeper's Crystal</em>."</p><p></p><p>"It is destroyed." </p><p></p><p>He did not meet Benito's hard gaze.</p><p></p><p> “You are either lying or ill informed Denton. Tyr himself says that the Crystal does exist. The will of the Triad is clear in this matter... Suldolphin himself came to me in Twilight Hollow and commanded that I finish those that came before me could not. The Elven God Felmaril Mestarine bade the same command to his newly appointed Chosen, Ellysidell of the Chondalwood. The will of the Heavans is clear in this mandate High Abbot. </p><p></p><p>"We can no longer hide behind the walls of our temples but we <em>must</em> venture forth and bring hope to those that are in darkness. Grigor does this in Westgate. Why can't you?"</p><p> </p><p>Denton began to weep.</p><p></p><p>"Benito forgive me, I feared that you would turn out to be just like your father. I hate himto this day, and it has blinded me from accepting you as a true brother in Tyr's service. Grigor can see this where I could not. Many months ago I tried to have you dealt with. I tried to hire thugs to scare you away. Please, forgive me for my lack of faith in you." </p><p></p><p>Benito's mouth dropped. His mouth dry and his eyes glazing with tears, he forced himself to continue.</p><p></p><p>"Lord High Abbot, the past does not matter. Only the will of the Triad matters from here on out. I must know what you know."</p><p></p><p>"Alas, I do not know much. The artifact you seek does exit. I know one piece lies far to the north. Your parents died trying to find it, but were unsuccessful. It led to their downfall. " </p><p></p><p>They sat again in silene for a while before the conversation resumed. It turned to current events. With Alaghon threatened by the snake-bloods of Hlondeth, Benito convinced Denton that returning a holy ancient relic to the dwarves could perhaps also help gain a much needed ally if the war between Hlondeth and Surkh spilled over into Turmish.</p><p></p><p>Later that afternoon, a repentant Denton Crimsgard held the ceremony to return <em>Moradin's Prayers of the Faithful</em> to the dwarves. He allowed Benito to present the book to the Dwarven envoys.</p><p></p><p>As the alliance was beginning and with a promise to visit, Benito took his leave. Benito <em>windwalked</em> back to the High Tower in Iriaebor arriving there in the late evening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broccli_Head, post: 547014, member: 105"] [b]back to Benito's group[/b] [b]6-7 Tarsakh, Year of Rogue Dragons: [i]Benito Windwalks across Faerun![/i][/b][i][/i] [i]I depart from the usual story format and retell this in present tense since it seemed to flow better that way...[/i] [i]3/7/03....I was wrong about the "flow"[/i] Leaving his companions in the the Chondalwood, Benito wind walked to Alaghon in Turmish to pursue his own agenda and take care of loose ends. After six hours of travel, almost getting lost somewhere over the Vilhon Reach, he materialized in the courtyard of Temple of Justice in Alaghon causing much commotion. Fortunately, he was recognized. His holy presence amazed many young acolytes and no repurcussions arose. Benito, exhausted, made his way to his old rooms only to find that his quarters were occupied. Diplomatically Benito resigned himself to sleeping on the floor to accomodate the guest priest from the Turmish interior. In the morning, after having prayer and breakfast with his old mentor Gippeto, Benito met with Denton Crimsgard, the High Abbot of the Temple of Justice. He ran into the time honred stalling tactic of the high priest. Already in line to see the High Abbot were dwarves from Iron Fang Keep. To keep his growing frustration at bay, Benito struck up a conversation. Not long in, Benito realized they were inquiring about [i]Moradin's Prayers to the Faithful[/i], a prayer book of extreme power that the Heroes recovered in Khundrukar six months prior. "My companions and I recovered the book from the depths. I will be glad to intervene on your behalf and get what is rightfully yours back into your hands." As the small talk ensued, Denton barged out, "Benito, I will speak with you now." Benito growled under his breath and entered saying, "Lord Denton why do you hold onto the dwarven prayer book and make them wait." It was Loud enough for the dwarves to hear and before walking fully into the room. He felt another presence or two in the room with him. A soft metallic [i]clop[/i] echoed at the edge of his hearing. Denton replied with an edge of anger, “Your arrogance in this matter has clouded your vision young one” “And your stagnation and complacency has destroyed yours." Benito emphasized with a stare and silence. Denton looked away. "Lord Denton, what do you know of the [i]Gatekeeper's Crystal[/i]." "It is destroyed." He did not meet Benito's hard gaze. “You are either lying or ill informed Denton. Tyr himself says that the Crystal does exist. The will of the Triad is clear in this matter... Suldolphin himself came to me in Twilight Hollow and commanded that I finish those that came before me could not. The Elven God Felmaril Mestarine bade the same command to his newly appointed Chosen, Ellysidell of the Chondalwood. The will of the Heavans is clear in this mandate High Abbot. "We can no longer hide behind the walls of our temples but we [i]must[/i] venture forth and bring hope to those that are in darkness. Grigor does this in Westgate. Why can't you?" Denton began to weep. "Benito forgive me, I feared that you would turn out to be just like your father. I hate himto this day, and it has blinded me from accepting you as a true brother in Tyr's service. Grigor can see this where I could not. Many months ago I tried to have you dealt with. I tried to hire thugs to scare you away. Please, forgive me for my lack of faith in you." Benito's mouth dropped. His mouth dry and his eyes glazing with tears, he forced himself to continue. "Lord High Abbot, the past does not matter. Only the will of the Triad matters from here on out. I must know what you know." "Alas, I do not know much. The artifact you seek does exit. I know one piece lies far to the north. Your parents died trying to find it, but were unsuccessful. It led to their downfall. " They sat again in silene for a while before the conversation resumed. It turned to current events. With Alaghon threatened by the snake-bloods of Hlondeth, Benito convinced Denton that returning a holy ancient relic to the dwarves could perhaps also help gain a much needed ally if the war between Hlondeth and Surkh spilled over into Turmish. Later that afternoon, a repentant Denton Crimsgard held the ceremony to return [i]Moradin's Prayers of the Faithful[/i] to the dwarves. He allowed Benito to present the book to the Dwarven envoys. As the alliance was beginning and with a promise to visit, Benito took his leave. Benito [i]windwalked[/i] back to the High Tower in Iriaebor arriving there in the late evening. [/QUOTE]
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