Intrigue In Candara

[Uriel]

Whispering back to Auldurveg, 'Aye, I would wish to leave, yet I think we need to find out more from The Emperor.'

 

[Thomas Hobbes]

Abesh shifts uncomfortably. Not being able to lie? That's like having both my legs cut off in a situation like this. He leans against the wall, attempting to melt into the backround, and listens carefully to what everyone says.

 

[National Acrobat]

"Does this ability to cast any spell come directly from the beast, and if so, does this ability get infused only into a, for lack of a better term, 'Host Creature' or does this ability get granted to whomever the Beast desires?" Ariel thinks for a moment, "and, does this thing have any allies with it that it doesn't need to dominate or charm?"

 

[Jemal]

Will thinks for a moment before responding "Well, Uh, I don't really know.. It just changed me, and I was powerful, then it stopped and took my son... I don't know what the full extent of its powers are."

 

[National Acrobat]

Ariel's face forms a wry grin. "That's refreshing. An all powerful enemy. How lovely. What does he have in the way of guardians and do you know how we can actually harm this thing?"

 

[National Acrobat]

Ariel turns to Tal, "since you have some knowledge of the arcane arts, how difficult is it to summon or create creatures like those that were in the streets pusuing the emperor? Is it hard, or are their ways to master that type of art that make it easy. I am a little concerned with what might be closer to this beast-thing. Those critters we fought were monstrous but were not too terribly difficult to fight. However, I am sure that there are worse."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

I'm not sure what created them. They were not you're typical harpies by any streach of the imagination. They were some form of a crossbreed of an new creature all together. Can they be summoned? If they are native to a particular plane of existance sure. but I'm a fairly accompolished summoner and they were unknown to me. Tal turns to Will. Once again I ask, Can you describe the "beast"?

 

[Lichtenhart]

"Wil, are you sure you don't know what caused the Beast to abandon you and take your son? It could be crucial to save him and fight the beast without harming him. Every bit of information can be important. Also, do your people no longer see you as the rightful Emperor? Do they blindly obey your son?"

 

[National Acrobat]

"Ahh," smiles Ariel at the last question, "that is a rather good point. Why did he abandon you in favor of your son?"

 

[Jemal]

ooc: BACK

IC: Will sighs heavily, then stands "The harpy-creatures, they are called Fetchers. They are one of many creatures that I created while under the Beasts thrall."
Turning to respond to Tal's question, he shakes his head. "As I said before, the beast is always different, it is a being of pure chaos, and defies description. It abandoned me and stole my son because I was breaking free... It's not as all-powerful as you may think, a few times I was actually able to hold it back, until finally it cast me out in favour of my son. He is weaker of will, but stronger at magic than myself, making him the perfect candidate for elderit.. eldrit.. I cannot remember what my son called It, but it's clear my memories are fading.. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be of use to you."

"Before the beast came, my people were just like yours, only we regarded sorcery and wizardry as highly as you regard your religions. Now, though, most of them live in fear of the Emporer... Few of them know or care that I am no longer the much feared ruler of the Empire. Most of them are good people, though, and would NOT pursue this war against you if given the choice themselves. I can garantee that when that thing is gone, this war will end.."

As Will finishes up, there is a knock at the door.