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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 2815569" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>For Service to Faerun</strong></p><p></p><p>(Note: This summary is for the session that took place on May 5, 2006.)</p><p></p><p>I was so busy chatting with Darbin Merryweather about New Olamn that I didn't even know my friends had caught sight of Father Merrick in the audience leaving the theatre. Apparently they went to great lengths in an attempt to catch his attention, all without success. Latan even took a short side trip to the Lady's shrine, hoping he would repair there after the performance. </p><p></p><p>When she returned to the theatre I was still in conversation with Merryweather, a charming older human gentleman. I indicated to him that I could make no immediate decision about joining the college and he seemed to find that a satisfactory response. I must admit it was very difficult not to simply cry, "Yes! Yes!". But I am in service to the Lady, and that is a responsibility I cannot lightly put off.</p><p></p><p>As it was nearly dawn by this point we returned to the Tree of Life. We had to hurry to see off the carriage driver to the dock where his ship departed. He wouldn't let us ride in the carriage; I believe he thinks we're cursed somehow. Roland jokingly promised that should we ever return to Candlekeep we would make it a point not to hire him again. After we said our brief farewell to him we went back to the inn for a few hours of rest.</p><p></p><p>Once we had rested Latan and I went to view a menagerie of strange creatures, while the boys went to the market with Percy, who's determined to stuff everything he possibly can into his enchanted chest. The menagerie was fascinating but rather sad. Surely all those lovely creatures would be better off in their natural state. I think Latan would have set them all free if she could. She became quite determined to find a tressym to purchase, although such animals are far too dear for her budget. On reflection, it's odd that she would want to buy a tressym when she was so eager to release the animals from the menagerie. Ah, well, there's no explaining the ways of the fey folk.</p><p></p><p>Percy discovered that his chest has even more wonderful features than he first thought. He'd been so excited buy his purchase that he didn't read the instructions. The chest can not only hold far more than it should be able to, and hold its contents in magical stasis so they don't decay - it can also be made to reduce in size (which would have been convenient for Percy when he brought it back to the inn), to lock or unlock at a command, and even to vanish into an interdimensional pocket! What an amazing object. </p><p></p><p>At last our appointment with the Blackstaff arrived, and we took a carriage with all of our belongings to his windowless, doorless black tower. An apprentice named Maresta emerged from within the tower to meet us by merely stepping through the solid stone wall. I'm certain that must have been more than a mere illusion. Once inside we were conducted to a waiting area. After a short time a woman with silvery hair stepped through another wall and introduced herself as the famed Laeral, Khelben's paramour (perhaps even his wife, or so I've heard). </p><p></p><p>Laeral was in no great hurry to open the portal, and listened with interest when we told her the tale of our experiences in Candlekeep and Waterdeep. When we had told her all we felt comfortable sharing, she made a few arcane gestures and a dark opening appeared in the air before us. Laeral told us it would take us directly to the temple in Dragonsreach, should the Lady will it so. </p><p></p><p>Hedrin stepped through first. As I followed, I found myself emerging into a chamber that I recognized as being part of the Lady's temple, though I didn't know precisely where in the temple it lay. We were met by a priest, someone I didn't recognize, though Latan knew him. She also knew the way out of the temple from that chamber. We went at once to report to Commander K'Von.</p><p></p><p>Commander K'Von greeted us with an unexpected warmth - he shook our hands, and even met his son with enthusiasm! He told us that in two days a ceremony would be conducted in our honor, to reward us for the service we had performed for the people of Faerun. We could bring members of our families, but otherwise the ceremony would of necessity be small. Naturally only a few people could be allowed to know what we had done in Candlekeep.</p><p></p><p>I went straight home to tell <em>Naneth </em> all about my adventure in Candlekeep - although I didn't mention Brionne getting angry with me, or nearly being evicted. I don't think Naneth would appreciate that. She's been to Candlekeep herself, of course. We hardly stopped talking long enough to rest and eat. <em>Ada </em> came in and sat quietly listening, as he always does. I love my dear <em>Adarinya</em>.</p><p></p><p>The ceremony was held at dawn deep inside the Lady's mountain, in a chamber I've not seen since I was first presented to the Lady, and will likely not see again for a long while. We passed through a massive pair of silvery doors. Despite being in the heart of the mountain the room felt warm and welcoming. We prayed with Father Merrick, and I felt as if the Lady stood beside me listening to my every word.</p><p></p><p>Which in fact she did. The Lady herself appeared to thank us. That is an experience so wonderful I have no words to describe it. How can one define a goddess with mere words? Perhaps if I knew how to write properly in the ancient Draconic script I might come near to being able to write of it. I must seek out that tome I was told of by the archivists of Candlekeep. I still dream of someday seeing the Lady in her natural form, as a dragon, and now I also dream of being able to converse with her in the ancient tongue of her people. But all of that went out of my mind during the ceremony, replaced by a joy and sense of well-being that I wish I could cling to all the days of my life. It is such an honor to serve her.</p><p></p><p>The Lady presented each of us with a gift of appreciation for our service to her and to the people of Faerun. Percy received a silver torc. Roland's baton was given an enchantment. Latan received a ring. Some magic was added both to Hedrin's rapier and to my thinblade. Through my blade I now have access to spells I could not have known before. The Lady placed a rune upon the blade to contain the spells. And through her power, only we can access the special magics she imbued these items with. Should my blade ever fall into the hands of another, it will be only a finely crafted thinblade. </p><p></p><p>As a final reward, we've been permitted to take three months free of militia duties. </p><p>I believe Roland plans to visit his family in Sembia, and Latan may go with him. Hedrin intends to continue working with the militia even though he's not required to do so. I think he may be trying to get closer to his father. It makes me feel glad that I am so near to my own <em>Ada</em>, though he's so often away from home.</p><p></p><p>I intend to spend my time writing. I have Jaedrig's tale to transcribe, and Rinda's story as well. If I can make the story of the Time of Troubles what I truly wish to make of it, perhaps I can submit a copy to Candlekeep in token of appreciation for their hospitality. And of course there is the book on the Draconic tongue to read... </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Quips & Quotes for this session:</p><p></p><p>Devo: "They audit a prestige class."</p><p></p><p>Zora: "He likes dice."</p><p>Devo: "They're good with rolls."</p><p></p><p>Devo: "I got a +1 club. I'm going clubbing!"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 2815569, member: 30035"] [b]For Service to Faerun[/b] (Note: This summary is for the session that took place on May 5, 2006.) I was so busy chatting with Darbin Merryweather about New Olamn that I didn't even know my friends had caught sight of Father Merrick in the audience leaving the theatre. Apparently they went to great lengths in an attempt to catch his attention, all without success. Latan even took a short side trip to the Lady's shrine, hoping he would repair there after the performance. When she returned to the theatre I was still in conversation with Merryweather, a charming older human gentleman. I indicated to him that I could make no immediate decision about joining the college and he seemed to find that a satisfactory response. I must admit it was very difficult not to simply cry, "Yes! Yes!". But I am in service to the Lady, and that is a responsibility I cannot lightly put off. As it was nearly dawn by this point we returned to the Tree of Life. We had to hurry to see off the carriage driver to the dock where his ship departed. He wouldn't let us ride in the carriage; I believe he thinks we're cursed somehow. Roland jokingly promised that should we ever return to Candlekeep we would make it a point not to hire him again. After we said our brief farewell to him we went back to the inn for a few hours of rest. Once we had rested Latan and I went to view a menagerie of strange creatures, while the boys went to the market with Percy, who's determined to stuff everything he possibly can into his enchanted chest. The menagerie was fascinating but rather sad. Surely all those lovely creatures would be better off in their natural state. I think Latan would have set them all free if she could. She became quite determined to find a tressym to purchase, although such animals are far too dear for her budget. On reflection, it's odd that she would want to buy a tressym when she was so eager to release the animals from the menagerie. Ah, well, there's no explaining the ways of the fey folk. Percy discovered that his chest has even more wonderful features than he first thought. He'd been so excited buy his purchase that he didn't read the instructions. The chest can not only hold far more than it should be able to, and hold its contents in magical stasis so they don't decay - it can also be made to reduce in size (which would have been convenient for Percy when he brought it back to the inn), to lock or unlock at a command, and even to vanish into an interdimensional pocket! What an amazing object. At last our appointment with the Blackstaff arrived, and we took a carriage with all of our belongings to his windowless, doorless black tower. An apprentice named Maresta emerged from within the tower to meet us by merely stepping through the solid stone wall. I'm certain that must have been more than a mere illusion. Once inside we were conducted to a waiting area. After a short time a woman with silvery hair stepped through another wall and introduced herself as the famed Laeral, Khelben's paramour (perhaps even his wife, or so I've heard). Laeral was in no great hurry to open the portal, and listened with interest when we told her the tale of our experiences in Candlekeep and Waterdeep. When we had told her all we felt comfortable sharing, she made a few arcane gestures and a dark opening appeared in the air before us. Laeral told us it would take us directly to the temple in Dragonsreach, should the Lady will it so. Hedrin stepped through first. As I followed, I found myself emerging into a chamber that I recognized as being part of the Lady's temple, though I didn't know precisely where in the temple it lay. We were met by a priest, someone I didn't recognize, though Latan knew him. She also knew the way out of the temple from that chamber. We went at once to report to Commander K'Von. Commander K'Von greeted us with an unexpected warmth - he shook our hands, and even met his son with enthusiasm! He told us that in two days a ceremony would be conducted in our honor, to reward us for the service we had performed for the people of Faerun. We could bring members of our families, but otherwise the ceremony would of necessity be small. Naturally only a few people could be allowed to know what we had done in Candlekeep. I went straight home to tell [I]Naneth [/I] all about my adventure in Candlekeep - although I didn't mention Brionne getting angry with me, or nearly being evicted. I don't think Naneth would appreciate that. She's been to Candlekeep herself, of course. We hardly stopped talking long enough to rest and eat. [I]Ada [/I] came in and sat quietly listening, as he always does. I love my dear [I]Adarinya[/I]. The ceremony was held at dawn deep inside the Lady's mountain, in a chamber I've not seen since I was first presented to the Lady, and will likely not see again for a long while. We passed through a massive pair of silvery doors. Despite being in the heart of the mountain the room felt warm and welcoming. We prayed with Father Merrick, and I felt as if the Lady stood beside me listening to my every word. Which in fact she did. The Lady herself appeared to thank us. That is an experience so wonderful I have no words to describe it. How can one define a goddess with mere words? Perhaps if I knew how to write properly in the ancient Draconic script I might come near to being able to write of it. I must seek out that tome I was told of by the archivists of Candlekeep. I still dream of someday seeing the Lady in her natural form, as a dragon, and now I also dream of being able to converse with her in the ancient tongue of her people. But all of that went out of my mind during the ceremony, replaced by a joy and sense of well-being that I wish I could cling to all the days of my life. It is such an honor to serve her. The Lady presented each of us with a gift of appreciation for our service to her and to the people of Faerun. Percy received a silver torc. Roland's baton was given an enchantment. Latan received a ring. Some magic was added both to Hedrin's rapier and to my thinblade. Through my blade I now have access to spells I could not have known before. The Lady placed a rune upon the blade to contain the spells. And through her power, only we can access the special magics she imbued these items with. Should my blade ever fall into the hands of another, it will be only a finely crafted thinblade. As a final reward, we've been permitted to take three months free of militia duties. I believe Roland plans to visit his family in Sembia, and Latan may go with him. Hedrin intends to continue working with the militia even though he's not required to do so. I think he may be trying to get closer to his father. It makes me feel glad that I am so near to my own [I]Ada[/I], though he's so often away from home. I intend to spend my time writing. I have Jaedrig's tale to transcribe, and Rinda's story as well. If I can make the story of the Time of Troubles what I truly wish to make of it, perhaps I can submit a copy to Candlekeep in token of appreciation for their hospitality. And of course there is the book on the Draconic tongue to read... Quips & Quotes for this session: Devo: "They audit a prestige class." Zora: "He likes dice." Devo: "They're good with rolls." Devo: "I got a +1 club. I'm going clubbing!" [/QUOTE]
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