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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9157588" data-attributes="member: 2012">Dawn in the Temple District:Many of the morning's onlookers stand solemnly during the Loremaster's ritual while others simply watch with curiosity. Akos notes several priests from other faiths who have taken an interest in his work, especially a cleric of Sky and Air, also known as the Ethereal One. Akos doesn't recognize the man. He is both bemused and taken aback by Akos' ritual to destroy the cold iron weapons. It's hard to sense whether or not the man approves or disapproves. Regardless, he says nothing and leaves before the Loremaster speaks to those gathered.The other citizens listen to Akos with wonderment, and they all seem impressed by his devotion to his goddess, but the people in this district aren't as easily swayed as those in Old City. There are some cheers, however. The people do like his words of unity. None gathered seem to know who this goddess, Rigantona, is supposed to be. It seems most have forgotten her.His two initiates bow to Akos and do as the Loremaster asks. They answer any questions directed towards them and work to spread the vision of Titania.[HR][/HR]Stormgrove Manor:Akso returns to Stormgrove to find that most of the others are still sleeping. The manor's main hall has been prepared with food and drink and the manor's staff has blossomed be more vigorous. There are less gaps in what needs to be done. The Dark Lanterns have disappeared back into the shadows. Akos finds the young cleric of Tyche, Vitus, already awake and sitting at the table. Once Akos finds a spot to relax at the table, Vitus, moves to sit near him and begins asking a lot of questions.The morning seems to drag on while the others continue to rest. Tuck is the next to arrive. Mutt is with him, but Sobla has gone back to her day job, it seems. Just before noon, both Falen and Rockhorn enter the hall and find a place to sit. Custodio comes in soon afterwards. He is wearing the new uniform of the knights. What Lord Commander Oakfirst is temporarily calling the 'Lionhead Knights' instead of Exemplar Knights.Akos watches silently as Vitus tries to help the unseen seer.Tuck nods to the young cleric. Mutt is happy for the attention."If it is protecting the Gardens, it is doing so secretly without the knowledge of the Tenders. Sylemis had no idea it was in there. If a druid didn't know, then it might too reclusive to be of help to us," Custodio replies. "For now, the lord commander prefers to keep the Gardens closed and only have Elites he has personally picked to do patrols there.""Sylemis is the Head Tender of the Gardens," Tuck adds. "He's a dragori." The kobold looks at Akos. "He's a guest of a fey goddess right now.""The Rising Swords are mercenaries of the worst sort," Tuck answers. "Vicious and untrustworthy.""They once worked in Bluffside, but the entire organization was exiled from the city after they committed several atrocities," Custodio adds. "Betrayal. Mass murder. And even worst crimes.""They only live for coin and power," Tuck says angrily. "And, now, they have thrown in with Waldo.""The Sewer Rat guild usually deals with such things, but the rats around Walther Kappel's bakery were more problematic. I talked to them and convinced them to leave the bakery alone," Tuck says. "Or so I thought. It seems the rats have returned. I checked it out and what I saw, before they retreated underground, were dire rats. Several of them had glowing red eyes. They could be monstrous. It could be a pack of wererats.""Perhaps young Vitus' goddess can tell us what they are?" Custodio suggests. "I'm not powerful enough to commune with the Purifier."Tim and Vincenzo are the last of the Exemplars to enter the hall."The knight is not the only concern down in that place, Ranger Mosswood," Lord Commander Oakfirst enters the hall of Stormgrove Manor. He looks like he's been up all night. "There are two others trapped down there who will need your help, although they might be in less danger than the young man." He looks at Custodio. "Your report mentioned a genie trapped in a magic circle and a petrified man. Both victims of Phelix, correct?""If we can truly trust what Wearne told us," Custodio answers. "The genie has been down there a long time and so has the deaf knight. She's trapped in a magic circle and a time spell that keeps her immobile. Her life force is connected to the portal that the Renegade had been using. Wearne made it clear that Phelix won't give it up without a fight.""I forgot about her," Tuck says. "The knight, he's emotionally connected to her." He looks at Akos. "He won't leave without her, right?""And, he won't survive leaving that place without the ring you found for him," Custodio says to Oakfirst. "And, he's going to need food and water.""That, I have taken care of," the lord commander says. "There are provisions for him near the entryway into that maze ready to be taken inside to ensure he has enough to keep surviving until he becomes attuned to the ring." he sighs. "I am not willing to send any Elite in there. He already knows you," he motions to Akos. "You need to make sure he's still alive down there. No one has gone through the doors into the that place. I've had the rooms outside of this labyrinth cleaned and secured by the Elites, as best as possible.""The Renegade would be able to get at him through the portal," Custodio adds. "He may have already. He has the advantage of time over us.""That, I can't help you with," Oakfirst replies.OOC: I've changed the colour for Oakfirst to be a bit more distinct. If it's too hard to read, let me know."I have had access to the warehouse and the candle shop sealed. The Elites found no other passageways in any of the other nearby buildings, although they did find an old tunnel that passes under the wall by the Golden Gateway. It might just be old construction, but it is being watched." Oakfirst says to Vitus. "If those thieves are still down there, they're going to have trouble getting out without magical aid.""Hopefully there isn't a portal down there too," Custodio says.They likely have more than one escape tunnel," Tuck notes.OOC: Sure, roll a Knowledge (religion) check.</blockquote>

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