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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 2425605" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>Dame Brionna and Alistair used their limited magical healing to aid the Inquisition troops as best as they could, and then the group gathered in a conference room.</p><p></p><p>Mahler frowned. "I don't like the Inquisitor General's description of the City of the Pass. We can't fight our way through, and we'll have a much harder time sneaking through if they are alert to something."</p><p></p><p>"I could scout for us invisibly," Stithis said.</p><p></p><p>"Too risky," replied Alistair. "If they can detect invisible, you would be in extreme danger. I'm particularly worried about the searches. Based on the amount of money being offered for us in Ecsilias, the searches could be designed to find us. And if they find my signet ring, we're all dead."</p><p></p><p>"I could fly you across, carrying the ring, and then the rest could pass on foot..."</p><p></p><p>"But what if they have flying guards, or recognize Mahler from the posters?" Alistair paused. "The other odd thing is the defense against armed groups from the south. Who are they trying to stop? I suppose my grandmother might have sent troops north to guide our passage. In that case, we might want to wait for them to reach the City of the Pass, although I can't say I relish the thought of either waiting out the siege of a city or entering immediately into the protective custody of troops of Canberry. I wish we knew more about who is moving against us... just waiting for them to attack doesn't make me happy."</p><p></p><p>"Maybe the Inquisitor General can do some sort of divination?" suggested Kit. "I think he might be willing to in gratitude for the safe place to rest, and that could provide us with a lot more information for our planning."</p><p></p><p>Alistair approached the Inquisitor General as he supervised the exhuming of the renegade priest's corpse. The least wounded of the Inquisitorial guard shoveled dirt off of the grave, while some of their slightly more wounded but still able companions carefully built a bonfire beside the metal cage that would be used for the cremation. The Inquisitor General looked up from his task.</p><p></p><p>"Venerable Bishop, I wondered if I might ask a boon of you."</p><p></p><p>"Certainly, Baron. After you have aided us by both bringing our quarry to Lord Paranswarm's justice and by sheltering us and offering us healing when we were injured, I am happy to repay you with any favors within my power."</p><p></p><p>"I told you before that we were with a member of the royal house of Canberry when we liberated this land from the usurper. Our royal companion, Lord Alistair, travelled south from Lyneham on his way home. Your description of the City of the Pass worries us, and we wondered if you might be able to perform some divinations to determine if he faces particular threats."</p><p></p><p>"Of course. I will need a basin of water in a darkened room."</p><p></p><p>"The castle's old chapel to Paranswarm is available and still consecrated, if that would be suitable."</p><p></p><p>"Perfect. I will join you there as soon as we finish preparing the renegade's remains for travel."</p><p></p><p>The party assembled in the Paranswarmian chapel. The Inquisitor General spoke a quiet prayer to the Lord of Orderly Darkness, while one of his attendants swung a censor filled with brightly burning incense that provided the only dim light in the otherwise dark room. He looked up at the group. "You will be able to ask three questions of any form. Tell me the first question before we begin."</p><p></p><p>"Who is behind, both directly and indirectly, the attacks on Lord Alistair of Canberry?"</p><p></p><p>The Inquisitor General made the sign of the downward arrow and then held his arms above his head. "Oh Lord of the Empty Room! You have heard the question; deliver us the answer!" With a savage motion, the Inquisitor General dragged a ceremonial dagger across his bare forearm, allowing the blood to pour into the ceremonial basin. The blood swirled around in the water, and images formed.</p><p></p><p>A set of three figures, arranged as marionettes with each one controlled by a second controlled in turn by a third appeared. The image focused on the smallest figure, a young human man of aristocratic dress. Alistair murmured quietly, "One of Lord Alistair's half-brothers, named Luva." As the image shifted, the larger figure pulling Luva's strings came into view. "One of his maternal aunts." The image shifted again, to a thin, pale skinned figure with pointed ears, the largest of the three figures and the only one under no outside control. "How remarkable... one of the Nuldar, surely, and unless I misread his insignia, the Zorplona-Argoni Controller for Region 6."</p><p></p><p>The images faded and the blood settled to the bottom of the basin. The Inquisitor General intoned, "Ask the second question."</p><p></p><p>"Why are the guards in the City of the Pass preparing a defense and barring armed groups from travelling north?"</p><p></p><p>The Inquisitor General brought the ceremonial dagger across his arm a second time. The blood swirled in the basin, and an image formed of an army of cavalry riding quickly across plains. The banner of Canberry fluttered boldly above the van of the army. The image quickly faded. "Ask the final question."</p><p></p><p>A brief discussion ensued over what question to ask after those answers, leading to: "What is the ultimate goal of the Nuldar in attacking Canberry's royal family?"</p><p></p><p>Once more blood spilled into the basin. A map of southern Drucien formed, with brightly lit areas marking the major kingdoms and powers, the ancient elven land of the Forest of Singing Leaves brightest of all. One by one, Canberry and the other inland powers faded to darkness. When the Forest of Singing Leaves was the only lit area left, it suddenly became dark, and the map gave way to an image of barren desert, broken only by the occasional fallen tree.</p><p></p><p>"The divination is complete. Thanks be to Lord Paranswarm and his great servant, the Lord of the Empty Room!" The Inquisitor General and his attendant remained in the chapel in prayer while the party shuffled out.</p><p></p><p>Alistair, looking a little green after those rituals, looked over at Dame Brionna. "Would you mind leading a Glordiadelian service for us? I think I would like a less disturbing religious service after that..."</p><p></p><p>Kit nodded, "I think I'll join you..."</p><p></p><p>Dame Brionna simply smiled, her eyes flashing in triumph, as she led the group to the top of the tower where the sun shines brightest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 2425605, member: 3448"] Dame Brionna and Alistair used their limited magical healing to aid the Inquisition troops as best as they could, and then the group gathered in a conference room. Mahler frowned. "I don't like the Inquisitor General's description of the City of the Pass. We can't fight our way through, and we'll have a much harder time sneaking through if they are alert to something." "I could scout for us invisibly," Stithis said. "Too risky," replied Alistair. "If they can detect invisible, you would be in extreme danger. I'm particularly worried about the searches. Based on the amount of money being offered for us in Ecsilias, the searches could be designed to find us. And if they find my signet ring, we're all dead." "I could fly you across, carrying the ring, and then the rest could pass on foot..." "But what if they have flying guards, or recognize Mahler from the posters?" Alistair paused. "The other odd thing is the defense against armed groups from the south. Who are they trying to stop? I suppose my grandmother might have sent troops north to guide our passage. In that case, we might want to wait for them to reach the City of the Pass, although I can't say I relish the thought of either waiting out the siege of a city or entering immediately into the protective custody of troops of Canberry. I wish we knew more about who is moving against us... just waiting for them to attack doesn't make me happy." "Maybe the Inquisitor General can do some sort of divination?" suggested Kit. "I think he might be willing to in gratitude for the safe place to rest, and that could provide us with a lot more information for our planning." Alistair approached the Inquisitor General as he supervised the exhuming of the renegade priest's corpse. The least wounded of the Inquisitorial guard shoveled dirt off of the grave, while some of their slightly more wounded but still able companions carefully built a bonfire beside the metal cage that would be used for the cremation. The Inquisitor General looked up from his task. "Venerable Bishop, I wondered if I might ask a boon of you." "Certainly, Baron. After you have aided us by both bringing our quarry to Lord Paranswarm's justice and by sheltering us and offering us healing when we were injured, I am happy to repay you with any favors within my power." "I told you before that we were with a member of the royal house of Canberry when we liberated this land from the usurper. Our royal companion, Lord Alistair, travelled south from Lyneham on his way home. Your description of the City of the Pass worries us, and we wondered if you might be able to perform some divinations to determine if he faces particular threats." "Of course. I will need a basin of water in a darkened room." "The castle's old chapel to Paranswarm is available and still consecrated, if that would be suitable." "Perfect. I will join you there as soon as we finish preparing the renegade's remains for travel." The party assembled in the Paranswarmian chapel. The Inquisitor General spoke a quiet prayer to the Lord of Orderly Darkness, while one of his attendants swung a censor filled with brightly burning incense that provided the only dim light in the otherwise dark room. He looked up at the group. "You will be able to ask three questions of any form. Tell me the first question before we begin." "Who is behind, both directly and indirectly, the attacks on Lord Alistair of Canberry?" The Inquisitor General made the sign of the downward arrow and then held his arms above his head. "Oh Lord of the Empty Room! You have heard the question; deliver us the answer!" With a savage motion, the Inquisitor General dragged a ceremonial dagger across his bare forearm, allowing the blood to pour into the ceremonial basin. The blood swirled around in the water, and images formed. A set of three figures, arranged as marionettes with each one controlled by a second controlled in turn by a third appeared. The image focused on the smallest figure, a young human man of aristocratic dress. Alistair murmured quietly, "One of Lord Alistair's half-brothers, named Luva." As the image shifted, the larger figure pulling Luva's strings came into view. "One of his maternal aunts." The image shifted again, to a thin, pale skinned figure with pointed ears, the largest of the three figures and the only one under no outside control. "How remarkable... one of the Nuldar, surely, and unless I misread his insignia, the Zorplona-Argoni Controller for Region 6." The images faded and the blood settled to the bottom of the basin. The Inquisitor General intoned, "Ask the second question." "Why are the guards in the City of the Pass preparing a defense and barring armed groups from travelling north?" The Inquisitor General brought the ceremonial dagger across his arm a second time. The blood swirled in the basin, and an image formed of an army of cavalry riding quickly across plains. The banner of Canberry fluttered boldly above the van of the army. The image quickly faded. "Ask the final question." A brief discussion ensued over what question to ask after those answers, leading to: "What is the ultimate goal of the Nuldar in attacking Canberry's royal family?" Once more blood spilled into the basin. A map of southern Drucien formed, with brightly lit areas marking the major kingdoms and powers, the ancient elven land of the Forest of Singing Leaves brightest of all. One by one, Canberry and the other inland powers faded to darkness. When the Forest of Singing Leaves was the only lit area left, it suddenly became dark, and the map gave way to an image of barren desert, broken only by the occasional fallen tree. "The divination is complete. Thanks be to Lord Paranswarm and his great servant, the Lord of the Empty Room!" The Inquisitor General and his attendant remained in the chapel in prayer while the party shuffled out. Alistair, looking a little green after those rituals, looked over at Dame Brionna. "Would you mind leading a Glordiadelian service for us? I think I would like a less disturbing religious service after that..." Kit nodded, "I think I'll join you..." Dame Brionna simply smiled, her eyes flashing in triumph, as she led the group to the top of the tower where the sun shines brightest. [/QUOTE]
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