Destiny's Tears: Varylys (Almost at Chapter 1!)

[Thanee]

Melody

After waking up, Melody gets up, checks her stuff, and then says: “Read that whole damn thing already. What are you waiting for? Do you think it will consume your soul or something, if you do so? It's all just lying and cheating, anyways, if they were honestly interested in the health of your planet, they wouldn't knock us out and send us cryptic messages, they would have talked to us like any reasonable person. They could probably read our thoughts, anyways, considering, that they knew everything about us, so it's not like they had anything to fear. In any case, tell me later what it said, if you still hesitate to read it, I will have a little discussion with the owner of this establishment.”

Then Melody heads out of the room and downstairs.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Hmm, looks like we were right Fedowin. The next part says:"

"As perhaps you guessed when you thought about it, the answer is that the Dragonlords will just drain it all away again. Arris would have to survive another Breaking, as the Dragonlords grew in power with the land to destroy.

This is something that most groups who have thought about the matter already know. In fact, the Chronicles of Valthos indicate that this was the very reason the Preservers sent the gems away from Arris in the first place, instead of keeping them on Arris and using them to heal the planet.

Of course, there are a few ways to prevent this from happening. One of them is the way of genocide that the Elder Preservers seek, supposedly for the 'Greater Good'. Unlike the Hatesowers and other Fallen Avengers, the Elder Preservers are not active in their quest to destroy the entire Valsian race. In fact, they arrogantly exert their purity by indicating that they never slay a single Valsian by their own hands. Their plan, however, is simple. They will keep resources like the Crazan Arris or anything else that would make the planet more liveable away from Arris, and they will use their magics to ensure that the Mojiin and Arris survive as other races of Arris, particularly the Valsians, die off forever. Once accomplished, then they will use the Crazan Arris that they have kept in reserve.

But Arris cries out to her children for salvation, and the Elder Preservers fail to heed her cry. In truth, the fact that the Jewels have revealed themselves is proof of Arris's need for reprieve. And the path of the Elder Preservers is an evil path of genocide.

The only solution is to use the Jewels as a new kind of renewable energy source to take the burden away from Arris. When used in the ancient ritual to restore the trees, the Crazan Arris will be consumed, but when its power is only used in small amounts over time, it is able to regenerate itself. This, then, is the only path to an Arris where all races can live in peace and harmony, and where one day Arris will be restored to her former glory and stay that way without resorting to genocide.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused to you by the ninjas. Had I been there, I would have tried to treat you more gently, although from what they say, you guys just wouldn't stop for anything short of what they did.

May you go with the love and blessings of Arris.

Peace,

L"

 

[Rystil Arden]

*When Melody looks around, she finds herself in the back of some kind of warehouse. The doors to exit the warehouse are unlocked, and opening them, she ends up on the docks outside.*

 

[Keia]

*Zykovian, after giving the note to Abdiel, moved to Lyveria and checked on her, activating her if necessary. Once he was certain she was all right, he moved to Molpe and checked on her. As he did so, he didn't offer any advice on the note, merely letting his mind work on the matter without his lips moving.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Lyveria needs to be reactivated, but once this is done, she awakens shortly thereafter. Molpe is still not moving, as if dead. If Zykovian checks, he can't feel a pulse. However, on the other hand, she has not exhibited rigor mortis or any other traits that a corpse would have experienced by now, so it is clear that Ayame wasn't bluffing about the paralytic effects.*

 

[FreeXenon]

Mhrazhar awakens slowly as everyone is discussing the first part of the letter. He smiles slightly and sighs quietly in relief as he hears Vhrys' irate voice.

As he begins to sit up he looks for everyone to count heads to make sure everyone is present.

He then looks irritated as he speaks to Abdiel "I do not know the full story of these gems. The story is given exactly no credence by the order of Avengers. If what I know is true there are a total of 3 gems that are out there. As far as we know they have just this one : the 'Crazan Arris'. It seems that the second gem is the 'Jhyram Arris' will regenerate the oceans and water. I know not the name of the third. I sure have no idea what its function is. What about the third?

You, as a Arris' Preserver, have been taught the histories and legends of our people. That is not what I have been trained for. That is not my purpose. Maybe you could tell us more of the history of the gems of our beloved Arris so we, well atleast I, will have have a better idea what our options are?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I told you all back at the Laughing Sail so very long ago," (Editor's Note: One of the first pages of the very first thread--I'm almost copy-pasting from there) Abdiel begins, but then nods, "But you weren't there at the time, my Sister. Three are three Jewels of Arris. The Heart, Tear, and Soul. The Crazan, the Jhyram, and the Lyraj. Other than that, all I know is what I said before--the Crazan Arris is a legendary magical gem, one of three such jewels rumoured to have been created at the time when Arris first brought forth life from her verdant bosom. It is said that the Crazan Arris holds enough life energy, left over from the bountiful ancient times, to revitalise the great forests of Arris. The other two gems would be able to restore the desert-world its bountiful seas and bring the depraved and violent animals back to the cute and cheerful creatures that lived once long ago."

 

[Thanee]

Melody

In that case, Melody heads back to the tavern.

 

[Keia]

*Zykovian didn't know enough about medicine to be of any help to Molpe, and he certainly didn't want to hurt her further.*

"Abdiel," Zykovian asked. "Can you check on Molpe here? She was hit with a posioned something and well . . . I'm hoping you have some idea of what to do for her. Is everyone else alright?"

*Zykovian then looked over to Alire, making certain that she was alright. When that was finished, Zykovian went through his equipment and gear, checking to see that everything was intact.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Melody reaches the Darkmoon Tavern.*

*Meanwhile, Zykovian checks on Alire, who has gotten up and listened to Abdiel reading the letter. Abdiel turns to Zykovian.*

"I can't do anything to cure the poison...I am not strong enough yet with Arris for that. We can treat her and keep her safe until she recovers, however."