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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Archon Basileus" data-source="post: 7438529" data-attributes="member: 6855545">THE HONEYDEW The gnome woman nods in acquiescence, turning to acknowledge the knights presence. The cave gnomes tend to keep to themselves - a reserved people of dark skin and shifty habits, not unlike the drow, as the knight noticed as soon as he arrived. "And good day to ya, ser knight." - she speaks on a low tone, pushing a goblet of ouzo towards the man. "And what can I do for ya today?" - she seems to be a dealer of sorts... At least, considering the way she talks and signals. Clearly, though, she doesn't deal on widely accepted merchandise. Otherwise, she'd do it outside, on a stand, under a pillar, or somewhere within the camp.THE PLAZAThe priestess seems satisfied with both Arduniel's and Charlotte's answers. "Well, both of you know the consequences of not following through..." - she says, lowering the crown. "An elf would know better than to break a sworn in here... And a demoness..." - she smiles for a moment - "...well, yours is a tricky kind, but even the demon-blooded are bound to respect certain pacts... And that is something I can respect" - she turns to the Firbolg, as if to allow him to talk."The humans are perfectly capable of swearing..." - he says in a rough tone. "They're just unwilling. Good. That's our way as well. A sworn is sacred, but it follows the heart."Inexplicably, the faces around seem to soften at their presence, willingly accepting the strangers, even the humans."Allanor is gone to the plague... He can't speak a solid phrase anymore, and his vitality is lost. Without him, the Fields of Honor are closed to us, and no pact can be enforced through the Root of Wisdom. Because of it, we are divided. The Satyrs consider leaving. The priestess holds no sway over what happens, and rumor has it that she deals in dark magics and deals with demons." - he points out to Charlotte. "Can you say that such things are lies? We care not if she wants to deal with the lower planes. But as she does it, the gods refuse to answer. Our oracles are silent. The sacred oaks are silent. The sacred birds are gone. We need guidance, and we need answers. And if the priestess has, in fact, offended the gods... She needs to pay." - he falls silent, giving an ample idea of the problems.All heroes are somehow familiar with the peculiar aspects of the Fey law. The Fields of Honor are inhabited by magical forces that would take a heavy toll upon those inclined to break vows taken there. Blood would be spilled over the Root of Wisdom and, as legend goes, a pact broken would lead the involved to be cursed in strange and unique ways. Considering the erratic nature of the Fey, the Root of Wisdom is basically the only thing to keep them united. Otherwise, intrigue and uncontrolled desire would be the downfall of Alessia. As for the priestess, the Fey tend to indifference as far as dark forces go. Their usual neutrality allows for a wide range of alliances, and demons are a peculiar lot as far as desire goes. Still, profaning sacred soil or breaking sacred vows would still bear truly negative effects...[Sorry for the delay, guys. Last doctor appointments of the bunch... :/] [MENTION=24380]Neurotic[/MENTION] [MENTION=6847138]Charlotte of Oz[/MENTION] [MENTION=4936]Shayuri[/MENTION] [MENTION=6801311]KahlessNestor[/MENTION] [MENTION=1231]Kaodi[/MENTION] [MENTION=87106]MetaVoid[/MENTION]</blockquote>

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