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[Ravenloft] Grand Conjunction I: Night of the Walking Dead
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<blockquote data-quote="Hawken" data-source="post: 1935659" data-attributes="member: 23619"><p><strong>"And who are you to so rudely accept what was graciously offered?" </strong>I say to the swordsman in a smattering of the different languages I've learned hoping its enough to be understood. I catch the tossed flask and hand it back to the elf politely. Speaking to both the elf and the swordsman, I introduce myself. <strong>"I am Benara Moonglow, priestess of the Morninglord. It seems we are all lost here. Strangers are often found in the Mists, but I've never known of them being gathered by them. This is strange indeed."</strong> </p><p></p><p>As the whistling is heard, I turn in its direction, finding myself liking the tune. I smile at the person's approach and cautious introduction. <strong>"I'm glad to make your acquaintence, Darius. I'm Benara Moonglow. Be at ease. There is no violence here,"</strong> I say with full assurance, that being the last thing I want out in a bog in an unknown location. <strong>"It seems we are all lost, or rather now we have all been found together. I have not seen any of you before and I think that is something we can all agree on. Perhaps if we continue with the introductions and perhaps where we're each from, we may be able to determine a common cause to our appearance here."</strong> This last part is said with an equal mix of hope and doubt. Things were rarely so simple or straightforward, especially where the Mists and strangers were involved.</p><p></p><p><strong>"Please come forward and join us, Gorgamesh,"</strong> I offer, at the caliban's approach, speaking in fluent Vaasi to help put him at ease. As he comes into the light and I get a clearer look at him, my face remains expressionless, having seen other caliban before, but my eyes hold within their orbs the sympathy and understanding these beings are too often denied. <strong>"Consider yourself an equal among lost souls and let me be the first to welcome you as a friend. I am Benara."</strong> I bow politely and sincerely to him and then hold out my right hand in friendship. Having noted the six fingers on that hand, I show no hesitation or lack of sincerity, and hope that he can overcome any self-consciousness he may have about his hand and take my offer. </p><p></p><p>As Soulsong introduces himself, I smile and nod, inwardly feeling embarrassed at not knowing how to formally greet an elf. <em>All those years at the university in Il Aluk, all those elven classmates, and not once did I talk to any of them about their culture or ways! So much for an education!</em> I shake my head to his question, not knowing the place he named and feeling even worse now in front of him. At his light-hearted remark about visiting his parents, I find myself feeling better and smile back at him. <em>He's friendlier than most of the elves I knew in Il Aluk, at least! And I'm sure we'll have more to talk about than the next assignment or what some instructor is like!</em> </p><p></p><p>As Gorgamesh continues, I nod my head, agreeing with him and finding the idea of someone of his size and likely strength to protect me quite comforting. However, I cannot completely agree with him. <strong>"I was never in Nova Vaasa to begin with Gorgamesh. Before meeting all of you, I had been in Mordent, searching about some ruins on a bog for lost texts. I've lived in neighboring Barovia for some years, but have never crossed over to Nova Vaasa. I'm not sure that is where we are, but perhaps you are right."</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hawken, post: 1935659, member: 23619"] [B]"And who are you to so rudely accept what was graciously offered?" [/B]I say to the swordsman in a smattering of the different languages I've learned hoping its enough to be understood. I catch the tossed flask and hand it back to the elf politely. Speaking to both the elf and the swordsman, I introduce myself. [B]"I am Benara Moonglow, priestess of the Morninglord. It seems we are all lost here. Strangers are often found in the Mists, but I've never known of them being gathered by them. This is strange indeed."[/B] As the whistling is heard, I turn in its direction, finding myself liking the tune. I smile at the person's approach and cautious introduction. [B]"I'm glad to make your acquaintence, Darius. I'm Benara Moonglow. Be at ease. There is no violence here,"[/B] I say with full assurance, that being the last thing I want out in a bog in an unknown location. [B]"It seems we are all lost, or rather now we have all been found together. I have not seen any of you before and I think that is something we can all agree on. Perhaps if we continue with the introductions and perhaps where we're each from, we may be able to determine a common cause to our appearance here."[/B] This last part is said with an equal mix of hope and doubt. Things were rarely so simple or straightforward, especially where the Mists and strangers were involved. [B]"Please come forward and join us, Gorgamesh,"[/B] I offer, at the caliban's approach, speaking in fluent Vaasi to help put him at ease. As he comes into the light and I get a clearer look at him, my face remains expressionless, having seen other caliban before, but my eyes hold within their orbs the sympathy and understanding these beings are too often denied. [B]"Consider yourself an equal among lost souls and let me be the first to welcome you as a friend. I am Benara."[/B] I bow politely and sincerely to him and then hold out my right hand in friendship. Having noted the six fingers on that hand, I show no hesitation or lack of sincerity, and hope that he can overcome any self-consciousness he may have about his hand and take my offer. As Soulsong introduces himself, I smile and nod, inwardly feeling embarrassed at not knowing how to formally greet an elf. [I]All those years at the university in Il Aluk, all those elven classmates, and not once did I talk to any of them about their culture or ways! So much for an education![/I] I shake my head to his question, not knowing the place he named and feeling even worse now in front of him. At his light-hearted remark about visiting his parents, I find myself feeling better and smile back at him. [I]He's friendlier than most of the elves I knew in Il Aluk, at least! And I'm sure we'll have more to talk about than the next assignment or what some instructor is like![/I] As Gorgamesh continues, I nod my head, agreeing with him and finding the idea of someone of his size and likely strength to protect me quite comforting. However, I cannot completely agree with him. [B]"I was never in Nova Vaasa to begin with Gorgamesh. Before meeting all of you, I had been in Mordent, searching about some ruins on a bog for lost texts. I've lived in neighboring Barovia for some years, but have never crossed over to Nova Vaasa. I'm not sure that is where we are, but perhaps you are right."[/B] [/QUOTE]
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