Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VIII

[hippocrachus]

For Calenthang's part, he has enough decency to look abashed by Teleri's misinterpretation of his proposal.
"I mean we should all go to High Priestess Andress, friend Teleri," he says carefully, trying not to get angry at her for thinking he would want to run away.

 

[Wilphe]

Laurent fixes Calenthang with a steely and impassive gase, "And what would you hope to accomplish by seeing her in such a manner? Myabe a red hot poker and some pliers should ensure you get the information you seek. Such an approach will accomplish nothing except raising the whole village against us."

"If the Lady Teleri wishes to use magic to see what she can divine, then let her."

 

[Velmont]

"Chastity was a paladin of great honor and virtue. I did not know her for very long, but I'm sure I'm not the only one that would trust her with my life." Calenthang glances at Sielwoodan briefly before continuing.

Sielwoodan nods at Calenthang statement. He remember Chastity. He didn't consider her a firend at that time, but at least, he could argue on her valor and loyalty, and for that. He listen to the conversation thinking on what to do next. He doesn't like much teh arguement. He know the elven warrior need to be contain somehow. He is a brave warrior and has proven more than once his true value, but when it comes to politics, he is not a good advisor. Teleri acts more like a teenager than a full grown woman, and her immaturity can be dangerous. But who could lead these two... He was himself more at ease in the wild with animals than in the city with man. The group had seen six other member and they are gone, but it seems now that the hole left is too wide...

...This stranger knows us.
This stranger has watched us.
This stranger knows the blessings of the beast that plagues us.
Death walks with this stranger.

"Who as establish himself in Twilight Hollow? Does Andress have been raised in Twilight Hollow?"

 

[kirinke]

Teleri smiled slightly at both elves. "Forgive my misinterpertation Calenthang. I am as frustrated as you are with this."

She looked at the quiet Seilwooden. "Hmmm. Good question and one that does run on the same trail as mine."

 

[Velmont]

"'This stranger comes for the innocent among us.': Innocence is a quality often given to children.
'The day will come when a stranger arrives in town.': He must not be born in the city.
'This stranger has watched us': It cannot be the newcomer, it must be someone who is in the city for a while.
'This stranger knows us.': He must be close to the population.
'This stranger knows the blessings of the beast that plagues us.': He knows the belssing, so he must be of some faith.
'Death walks with this stranger.': Most likely, he will be the cause of deads.

Now, if we suppose that poem hide some truth, the death of that child must be in relation, and most likely that starnger is someone who hasn't been raised here, and is the follower of some god. I suggets we go talk to the parent of that child who died and learn a bit more about the circumstance of his death, we might know more about that stranger. But I don't expect it will be easy to learn more if Andress is really in relation with that, because she seems to have a good influence on the city, and we are still strangers. If we have the answers we need, I think will have no more reason to delay a visit to Andress, but for now, we have nothing solid enough... I still doubt myself the true implication of Andress in all this."

 

[hippocrachus]

"I don't remember mentioning torture..." Calenthang meets Laurent's steely gaze with one as sharp as the fighter's longsword. "You have a very imaginative mind, orator Laurent. Some might say 'perverse.'"
He turns from the bard when Sielwoodan speaks up. The ranger tends to keep to himself, but when he has something to say, it's usually insightful.
"A question she would be able to answer for us, my friends," he says, glancing sideways at Laurent. A minor victory, but a victory none the less. It doesn't surprise Calenthang at all that the orator would want them to wait longer to take action. Most likely the spy's plans were being shredded right before his eyes.

 

[Wilphe]

"Your tone suggested that you were unwilling to take "no" for an answer, and if you approach Lady Andress with your apparently habitual directness I think "no" would be the answer you would get. What then?

He takes a sip of goats milk and redirects the conversation.
"I would suggest that her Ladyship and I speak to the girls parents tomorrow, because this needs to be done tactfully, and nothing screams tactful quite like going around someones house after dusk to discuss their most recent berevement."

 

[kirinke]

Teleri nodded. "Once I pray for my spells, I will begin what divinations I may tonight. If we do find something not quite resting in peace, hopefully they'll be willing to communicate,"

 

[hippocrachus]

"If she answers 'no' to the question I have in mind, orator Laurent, I will see justice served and the corruption in Twilight Hollow extinguished." This time Calenthang doesn't take his eyes off of the bard. His bronze-colored, almond-shaped eyes stare flatly, like a lion sitting atop a fresh kill. If the fool man thought the warrior was so sporadic, maybe it would be best if he kept his crooked spine in check.
Lest he see it straightened.
As always, Calenthang will follow the path his companions choose for themselves. Being loyal doesn't mean he has to sit by and quietly watch his friends risk their necks.

 

[kirinke]

"I too suspect her Calenthang, but vengeance and justice are two different things. What would Chastity prefer?" Teleri said. "We simply do not have enough proof to charge the priestess with anything. Have some patience my friend our avenues of inquiry have not been exhausted."

ooc:
What time is it? Nearing dark or what?