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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 8677924" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>While Angus waits until Caerth is ready to return to Hillwall (and walks back with him), Aries goes ahead of time to watch Maur's ritual. The Soldier of Iron finds not only Aureus but also the others gathered to watch Maur commune with the dwarven gods.</p><p></p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Wotan is a chaotic god,"</span> Aureus replies. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"His followers are known to be cunning and have a strong affinity for the sky and storms. That is all I can tell you. My people don't worship Wotan."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> Okay. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Aries waits to be handed the paper until after Maur tells the group what the dwarven gods have revealed to him.</p><p></p><p>Maur finds that all but Angus and Caerth had gathered to listen while he performed the ritual. Only Quinn knew what was said to Maur. The other were quizzical but the gladiator-knight's face was lost in thought about the answers given to Maur.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The two heroes arrive several minutes after the ritual is over, drawn by the sound of the booming voice coming from the mountain. Since the voice had been responding in Dwarven, neither understood the answers being given. Of course, they were not present for the questions either.</p><p></p><p>Angus and Caerth find that the others have gathered to watch the dwarf champion perform the commune. Neither Ivoron or Mazz are present, as the doorman is busy with his duties and the old gnome is still resting.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Aries listens silently. Passively as Maur speaks about the Star Arms. Whether or not he believes Maur is hard to judge through casual observation.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Aureus looks towards the mountain and lets out a sigh. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I guess we need to deal with him first."</span> She pauses. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"We should still send a message to the fort to let them know of the threat."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>"I've never head of that name,"</strong> Quinn replies.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I have,"</span> Aureus says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"It is a weapon of legend."</span></p><p></p><p>"It is a relic," Aries adds. "Created by some obscure sun deity from another plane of existence. There are actually four Dawnstars. Well, four in this reality. That god exists beyond the Infinity. I believe that the Interloper God known as Boccob came from the same place."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"If the legend from my world is true, then there are only three left."</span> Aureus waits until she is sure she has everyone's attention. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"It is an obscure legend but religious study is very important to my people, so such tales were taught to me a young age. The Dawnstar of my world was a powerful morningstar that was considered to be a holy relic of the god once known as Father Sun. He was sometimes called Solarios but more often was known as Phavenar. I don't believe he was some alien god from another world. He was thought to have once been a powerful mortal being who rose to godhood alongside the other gods of Maran during ancient times."</span></p><p></p><p>She looks at Maur. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Phavenar was killed more than 2,000 years ago by a demon lord. I don't remember the demon's name but such creatures are now a plague on my world. The demon wasn't satisfied with just killing Phavenar. It wanted to reduce the sun god's followers to ash and destroy anything holy associated with Phavenar. It destroyed temples, killed every paladin who worshipped Father Sun, and destroyed several holy relics including the Dawnstar."</span></p><p></p><p>She glances at Aries for a moment before turning back the dwarf champion. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"There were rumors of other Dawnstars that were thought to exist on other worlds, but since life was filled with the constant threat of evil warlords finding our mountain home, our elders were more worried about keeping isolated and protected. Being brought to Kulan was seen as a blessing by Vaflar."</span></p><p></p><p>"Here on Harqual, a Dawnstar was once kept in the Temple of Apollo in Ambra," Aries adds. "However, that was a long time ago. The rumor I've heard is that the temple was looted by pirates around two hundred years ago and that the relic was stolen and taken to the pirate stronghold of Thunderport on Blackhound Island." He muses for a moment. "While I know there are supposed to be others that exist, I don't know if they exist on Kulan." He shakes his head. "Cosmology is not something I've studied."</p><p></p><p></p><p>Aureus looks skyward and swears in her language. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Of course she is..."</span> the hutaakan doesn't seem surprised, just frustrated. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I don't know what else we can do to help her without more knowledge."</span></p><p></p><p><strong>"Your question was about the blackmailer... and the wererats,"</strong> Quinn says to Maur before Aries can answer. <strong>"Your god said that both could still be a threat to Lady Pendour. She must be told."</strong></p><p></p><p>"I'm willing to go and tell her that this blackmailer is still out there," Aries replies. "I have to go back that way, regardless. I'll need to charter passage through Belporte back to Stonn."</p><p></p><p>Aureus puts her hands on her hips and looks at Maur. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"And, I go where Phar goes,"</span> she insists. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Unless he feels we should go our separate ways."</span> She looks to Phar to see what he thinks.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"It seems you must find two relics now," Aries notes. "This shield your people and the Dawnstar."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"All the more reason for us <u>all</u> to stick together,"</span> Aureus says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"If he's that dangerous, you'll need my arrows and chants against him."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Aureus is perturbed by Maur's insistence that she leave the group on a solo mission. She is soon glaring at him with her arms crossed. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"You do not speak for me, Maur Deepdelver,"</span> she insists again. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"And, <u>Sir</u> Quinn has more of a reason than me to return to Carnell to tell her about the blackmailer and the risk of more wererats."</span> She pauses. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"But if the group votes for me to go back to Carnell to speak to Lady Pendour, then I will."</span></p><p></p><p><strong>"We should not divide our forces,"</strong> Quinn says. <strong>"Aries has said he will go and tell Lady Pendour of the threat. If he gives his word, I will trust him to do so."</strong></p><p></p><p>"I will tell her. I promise. I owe you that much," the Soldier of Iron replies. "After that, I must go back to the brotherhood and tell them... everything. And, I will speak on your behalf to the elders and show them this." He holds up the results of the commune that Maur has given to him. "Hopefully, they will trust in the gods."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I will go find the horses,"</span> Aureus says. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Caerth, I could use your help."</span></p><p></p><p>The hutaakan stalks off into the night to hunt for the lost horses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 8677924, member: 2012"] While Angus waits until Caerth is ready to return to Hillwall (and walks back with him), Aries goes ahead of time to watch Maur's ritual. The Soldier of Iron finds not only Aureus but also the others gathered to watch Maur commune with the dwarven gods. [HR][/HR] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Wotan is a chaotic god,"[/COLOR] Aureus replies. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"His followers are known to be cunning and have a strong affinity for the sky and storms. That is all I can tell you. My people don't worship Wotan."[/COLOR] [B]OOC:[/B] Okay. :) Aries waits to be handed the paper until after Maur tells the group what the dwarven gods have revealed to him. Maur finds that all but Angus and Caerth had gathered to listen while he performed the ritual. Only Quinn knew what was said to Maur. The other were quizzical but the gladiator-knight's face was lost in thought about the answers given to Maur. The two heroes arrive several minutes after the ritual is over, drawn by the sound of the booming voice coming from the mountain. Since the voice had been responding in Dwarven, neither understood the answers being given. Of course, they were not present for the questions either. Angus and Caerth find that the others have gathered to watch the dwarf champion perform the commune. Neither Ivoron or Mazz are present, as the doorman is busy with his duties and the old gnome is still resting. Aries listens silently. Passively as Maur speaks about the Star Arms. Whether or not he believes Maur is hard to judge through casual observation. Aureus looks towards the mountain and lets out a sigh. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I guess we need to deal with him first."[/COLOR] She pauses. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"We should still send a message to the fort to let them know of the threat."[/COLOR] [B]"I've never head of that name,"[/B] Quinn replies. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I have,"[/COLOR] Aureus says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"It is a weapon of legend."[/COLOR] "It is a relic," Aries adds. "Created by some obscure sun deity from another plane of existence. There are actually four Dawnstars. Well, four in this reality. That god exists beyond the Infinity. I believe that the Interloper God known as Boccob came from the same place." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"If the legend from my world is true, then there are only three left."[/COLOR] Aureus waits until she is sure she has everyone's attention. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"It is an obscure legend but religious study is very important to my people, so such tales were taught to me a young age. The Dawnstar of my world was a powerful morningstar that was considered to be a holy relic of the god once known as Father Sun. He was sometimes called Solarios but more often was known as Phavenar. I don't believe he was some alien god from another world. He was thought to have once been a powerful mortal being who rose to godhood alongside the other gods of Maran during ancient times."[/COLOR] She looks at Maur. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Phavenar was killed more than 2,000 years ago by a demon lord. I don't remember the demon's name but such creatures are now a plague on my world. The demon wasn't satisfied with just killing Phavenar. It wanted to reduce the sun god's followers to ash and destroy anything holy associated with Phavenar. It destroyed temples, killed every paladin who worshipped Father Sun, and destroyed several holy relics including the Dawnstar."[/COLOR] She glances at Aries for a moment before turning back the dwarf champion. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"There were rumors of other Dawnstars that were thought to exist on other worlds, but since life was filled with the constant threat of evil warlords finding our mountain home, our elders were more worried about keeping isolated and protected. Being brought to Kulan was seen as a blessing by Vaflar."[/COLOR] "Here on Harqual, a Dawnstar was once kept in the Temple of Apollo in Ambra," Aries adds. "However, that was a long time ago. The rumor I've heard is that the temple was looted by pirates around two hundred years ago and that the relic was stolen and taken to the pirate stronghold of Thunderport on Blackhound Island." He muses for a moment. "While I know there are supposed to be others that exist, I don't know if they exist on Kulan." He shakes his head. "Cosmology is not something I've studied." Aureus looks skyward and swears in her language. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Of course she is..."[/COLOR] the hutaakan doesn't seem surprised, just frustrated. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I don't know what else we can do to help her without more knowledge."[/COLOR] [B]"Your question was about the blackmailer... and the wererats,"[/B] Quinn says to Maur before Aries can answer. [B]"Your god said that both could still be a threat to Lady Pendour. She must be told."[/B] "I'm willing to go and tell her that this blackmailer is still out there," Aries replies. "I have to go back that way, regardless. I'll need to charter passage through Belporte back to Stonn." Aureus puts her hands on her hips and looks at Maur. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"And, I go where Phar goes,"[/COLOR] she insists. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Unless he feels we should go our separate ways."[/COLOR] She looks to Phar to see what he thinks. "It seems you must find two relics now," Aries notes. "This shield your people and the Dawnstar." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"All the more reason for us [U]all[/U] to stick together,"[/COLOR] Aureus says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"If he's that dangerous, you'll need my arrows and chants against him."[/COLOR] Aureus is perturbed by Maur's insistence that she leave the group on a solo mission. She is soon glaring at him with her arms crossed. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"You do not speak for me, Maur Deepdelver,"[/COLOR] she insists again. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"And, [U]Sir[/U] Quinn has more of a reason than me to return to Carnell to tell her about the blackmailer and the risk of more wererats."[/COLOR] She pauses. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"But if the group votes for me to go back to Carnell to speak to Lady Pendour, then I will."[/COLOR] [B]"We should not divide our forces,"[/B] Quinn says. [B]"Aries has said he will go and tell Lady Pendour of the threat. If he gives his word, I will trust him to do so."[/B] "I will tell her. I promise. I owe you that much," the Soldier of Iron replies. "After that, I must go back to the brotherhood and tell them... everything. And, I will speak on your behalf to the elders and show them this." He holds up the results of the commune that Maur has given to him. "Hopefully, they will trust in the gods." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I will go find the horses,"[/COLOR] Aureus says. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Caerth, I could use your help."[/COLOR] The hutaakan stalks off into the night to hunt for the lost horses. [/QUOTE]
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