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<blockquote data-quote="Rhialto" data-source="post: 365002" data-attributes="member: 630">Gautier steps nimbly beside her, a smile spreading over his thin features.&quot;La!&nbsp; Civilized folk!&nbsp; It is well, at last, to meet folk as versed in the Ars Magna, as we of the Faith!&quot;&nbsp; He gives a nervous laugh.&nbsp; &quot;And while I thank you for the--assistance--I am aware of such measures myself, and still prefer the--fuller understanding one get's by mastering a foreign tongue...&quot;He walks beside her for awhile, his hand kept tightly on his staff.&nbsp; &quot;Now, if it is history you want, than you have asked the right man, for in my service to the Faith, I have studied greatly, so that in the struggles of great men, I may see the clear hand of Providence, in which we mortals divine the will of the One.&nbsp; I am from the lands of the Faith--a land of many kingdoms, all small and petty, but united by the one Thing Greater--the Faith. It rules the heart of all who dwell there, both great and small.&nbsp; Yea, though the claim of each duke, each king, each Emperor be ignored by his neighbors, none ignore the power of the Faith.&quot;&nbsp; He bites his lip worriedly at that.&nbsp; &quot;Though, some are beginning to, I fear...&quot;Gautier's expression, up 'til now one of sunny optimism clouds.&nbsp; &nbsp; However, after a moment, his expression brightens.&nbsp; &quot;Still, it is about myself you wish to know--yes?&nbsp; Well, I am a small enough matter--a simple Brother of the Faith, born and raised in the holy city of Palatine, where the One guided me to serve Him under his holy symbol, the fleur-de-lys.&nbsp; I have studied, and learned much, and, through what small authority I have, have managed to get permission for this Holy Emissary, to your great and august land.&nbsp; For, you see my lady, this is an exciting time, for we of the Faith.&nbsp; Great leaps in learning allow us to send our ships out farther and faster than ever before, to see new lands, and bring them the salvation of the Truth, of the Faith.&nbsp; The places I have seen, coming here--you would not believe me, madame, you would not believe me.&quot;Gautier turns to her.&nbsp; &quot;Still, if it seems my mission to the Emperor will be delayed--would you wish to partake of the gift of salvation, madame?&nbsp; The power of the Faith is eternal, and it alone keeps at bay the darkness...&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rhialto, post: 365002, member: 630"] Gautier steps nimbly beside her, a smile spreading over his thin features. "La! Civilized folk! It is well, at last, to meet folk as versed in the [i]Ars Magna[/i], as we of the Faith!" He gives a nervous laugh. "And while I thank you for the--assistance--I am aware of such measures myself, and still prefer the--fuller understanding one get's by mastering a foreign tongue..." He walks beside her for awhile, his hand kept tightly on his staff. "Now, if it is history you want, than you have asked the right man, for in my service to the Faith, I have studied greatly, so that in the struggles of great men, I may see the clear hand of Providence, in which we mortals divine the will of the One. I am from the lands of the Faith--a land of many kingdoms, all small and petty, but united by the one Thing Greater--the Faith. It rules the heart of all who dwell there, both great and small. Yea, though the claim of each duke, each king, each Emperor be ignored by his neighbors, none ignore the power of the Faith." He bites his lip worriedly at that. "Though, some are beginning to, I fear..." Gautier's expression, up 'til now one of sunny optimism clouds. However, after a moment, his expression brightens. "Still, it is about myself you wish to know--yes? Well, I am a small enough matter--a simple Brother of the Faith, born and raised in the holy city of Palatine, where the One guided me to serve Him under his holy symbol, the [I]fleur-de-lys[/I]. I have studied, and learned much, and, through what small authority I have, have managed to get permission for this Holy Emissary, to your great and august land. For, you see my lady, this is an exciting time, for we of the Faith. Great leaps in learning allow us to send our ships out farther and faster than ever before, to see new lands, and bring them the salvation of the Truth, of the Faith. The places I have seen, coming here--you would not believe me, [I]madame[/I], you would not believe me." Gautier turns to her. "Still, if it seems my mission to the Emperor will be delayed--would you wish to partake of the gift of salvation, [I]madame[/I]? The power of the Faith is eternal, and it alone keeps at bay the darkness..." [/QUOTE]

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