Intrigue In Candara

[Uriel]

'Greetings good Folk,I am Crolmyr Mac Brogyln. late of the land of the Keltish Emperor...he who you will all learn to know soon enough. A more bloodthirsty Man the World has not known for many a year. Please sit, I am being rude.The Emperor is a Mage of such Power, with so many forces to call upon that I fear Candara is doomed, truth be told.
My own family...' 'Crolmyr, unable at this point to contain his seeting rage, spits out 'My Family, my Clan...dead at his hands! For what, because we wanted nothing more to do than to Live!'Crolmyr buries his head in his hands, and when he lifts his face a few moments later, his anger seems gone.
'My craft, good Folk, I am an actor.That outburst is a common enough thing in the lands of The Monster, and Candara will hear it's like a thousand times over before this War is ends.
My Family lives still, an impoverished life, but they Live at least.'
'Yes,at least they live...'
And in the barely contained tears of eyes too young for the bitter face they see before them,
those sitting with him know that it is a Lie.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Talisian looks at the man with a look of shock and pity. "Are you well? You seem to be going through a stage of grief. Is there anything I can do to aid you in your recovery?" Tal sits and continues "I would take you to Quinath but there seems to be no time." Tal looks at Ariel with a bemused look on his face.

 

[National Acrobat]

Ariel sits, and listens to the actor's sad tale. "Oh, that is horrible. Just terrible. Candara doomed, however, I think not. My people would not let such an evil threaten them in this manner. Perhaps you could aid us in our fight against him and his evil machinations."

"As for these outbursts of acting that are 'common' in your lands, do they happen without warning, I mean, do they tend to come at, uh, delicate times?" The busty red head winks at Tal.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Tal snickers at Ariel's obvious inuendo and says "Yes Please come with us if you wish. We could use someone with knowledge of the enemy." Tal offers his hand to Crolmyr. "Where should we go from here Ariel? It would seem that we are amassing a strike force." Tal strokes Spook while he thinks of how to gather more forces and what to do once he has them.

 

[Uriel]

Crolmyr looks at the Elf and the redheaded woman and smiles.
'What I meant was that hearing such an outburst is a common thing where the Monster kills at his whim, not that people burst out ranting at the drop of a hat.'
Crolmyr laughs, 'Aye, that would be the making of a right fine Play in and of itself. People just blurting out lines like some Maddened Oracle, or a ranting beggar...'

 

[Uriel]

Rising to join the 2 others, Crolmyr laughs again..'Delicate Times indeed, could you imagine, right in the middle of a tryst:"Damn him, he slayed my brother!' The Kelt doubles over in laughter and returns upright with a red face and tears of joy, not the sorrowful ones he had so recently shed. 'Right in the middle of breakfast, 'Please pass the eggs, Gods! The Emperor has burned our village!Curse him! Might I get a bit of Honey for my biscuit?'
Crolmyr composes himself, though a guffaw and a few snickers escape in his now jovial mood
Well, good folk, where to, eh? I was waiting for a friend, where is that Auldurveg? No matter, I shall find him soon enough, I think.'

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Ha Ha Ha! I had wondered if it was just bad acting or what." Tal puts his glass down before his laughter makes him spill it on Spook. "Well met my friend. So the question still stands. What now?"

 

[National Acrobat]

"Ha, it is good to see that good spirits avail even in these dark times. Strike Force has a nice ring to it." Ariel looks rather pensive for just a second before her eyes light up. "Barracks, I believe the Herald mentioned something about all interested folks heading to the Army Barracks. Perhaps we should be making our way there."

 

[Lichtenhart]

Father Antonio hated lies. Even when they had to be said for a child's sake. The letter he just received was about to force him to an outburst of rage, but he learned not to waste his energies, that were better used helping others. He was looking for his backpack to gather his few possessions when he heard a knock on the door.
"Father Antonio, may I..."
"Come in, Nathan, please, we have to talk."
Nathan entered the cleric's room with a worried look upon his face.
"Father, is everything alright? I just met Daniel and he told me you are leaving."
"No, Nathan, it's not alright. The Kelt Imperium invaded Candara lands. They have already destoyed three cities. I was summoned at the capital to join the effort to help those people."
"Oh. That's terrible! I'll go with you."
"I was sure you would have said that, my good Nathan. But I need you to stay here. People of this town will be afraid as well, and they need someone who can protect them. You will be your guide while I'm away."
"But... I'm not sure I...can handle this. I'm not ready. I will fail them!..."
"No you won't. And I say this because I know your heart better than you do. You will not fail them. They will be safe with you. That's why I can leave with no worries...Brother Nathan."
Nathan was shocked as Father antonio drew a grey mantle from a drawer and made him don it.
"It should have been yours for quite some time, but I couldn't figure the right moment or what exactly to say. I guess destiny decided for me. Be strong, Nathan."
The two priests embraced, while Nathan couldn't help sheding some tears, then Father Antonio motioned for the door.
"Wait, Fath...Brother Antonio, I've got something for you." Nathan rushed to his room and was soon back with a bag.
"Here it is. I kept it for emergencies, but you need it more. Promise me you won't open it until you're out of town."
"But..."
"Promise me!"
"...Alright, I promise. May all the blessings from the Mother of Peace fall upon you, Brother Nathan."
"And may her cloak always protect you, Brother Antonio."

Father Antonio left with his cart and headed straight to Satoon, mentally apologising with his pony for the hurry he imposed her. When he was out of town he opened Nathan's bag, finding a light crossbow with a box of darts and thirty shining gold pieces. Shaking his head, he put them in his backpack.
He arrived in Satoon just after sunset, tired after the long journey, and decided to stop for a moment in a restaurant before continuing. He was rather surprised seeing a group happily laughing, while he waited for the bartender.
"Do you mind if I join you?"

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Tal turns to the cleric and says with out cracking a smile "Why? Are we coming apart?" He starts to giggle Hysterically. "oh do forgive me. I just couyld not resist. Welcome. I am Talisian and the priestess is Ariel and the gentleman is Crolmyr. What may I ask is your name?"
Spook jumps down from Tal's arms and starts rubbing himself on The Priest's legs.