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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Greppa of Tartwater" data-source="post: 1026249" data-attributes="member: 10191">Newest Update!"Well, that was interesting," Bellos said as we congregated in my room after our individual talks with Thelanna.Merideth and I nodded. We had been troubled by Thelanna's announcement. Primarily, because we believed that it was true. The looming reality that we had to become, more or less, what we'd been fighting for the last 10 years did not go down well. We didn't see any other option. However Bellos had a different view."I think that if I were a local, I'd be consumed with patriotic resolve after Thelanna's speech," Bellos began. "But I'm not and this doesn't sit right with me.""What did she tell you?" I asked. "Basically, she said that Theralis and Allas were the only hope for defeating the Bukenahk and survival of the war of the Gods." He paused a few moments, "She said Aglionis could be a part of this willingly or otherwise." He shook his head ruefully, "She must have thought I was more loyal to Allas than Aglionis."Well, there it was. Merideth kept silent. I began to speak but stopped. This was so awkward. We needed to take control of the situation. Allas had already used us several times without giving us a choice or even an explanation and it had to stop. We had to do this as a partnership. Whoo boy, am I blasphemous or what? "I think if Belial had not spilled the beer, and we hadn't gone to Uggrahd, we would still be in the dark about the scope of the situation," I finally said. Bellos nodded, deep in thought, "I'm tired of being used."I agreed but didn't say anything because I was lost in thought. I was on a short timeframe. After meeting with Thelanna, I talked with Agina, who was strangely unsurprised at Thelanna's statements. She said that the council was aware that Allas wanted to supplant Dianas and they were going to hold a meeting regarding the issue tomorrow to see what must be done."I don't know what to say Bellos," I started. "But, we don't have to do things the way Allas wants us to. Allies are more welcome than slaves."Bellos considered it for a few moments, "I'm going home." He paced about the space, picking up speed while the thought took hold. "They need to be made aware of the situation so they can make plans, so we can meet as allies not enemies."Yes! I exhulted inwardly. I walked over to Bellos and hugged him. Merideth did too. He hugged us and it all became terribly sentimental after that. We watched him leave the room. He'd sneak out the tower and be home in a couple of tree hops. Thelanna had stressed that it was up to the people of Theralis to choose their patron deity. So we were going to make sure that they choose properly. "We need to go to the Temple of Allas," I told Merideth, my resolve hardening. "We need to find out exactly what Allas is bringing to the table. Akeros!"The Chosen of Hethas emerged from a shadow, "Yes?""We're on the move," I said. "I thought you'd like to come along."He smiled and stood next to me and Merideth. I traced the teleport sigil and we materialized in the open square of the Kept of Allas. Armed men wearing the white cloaks we retrieved from the lost temple so long ago milled through the area. Well, they were milling. When we appeared they were turning to see what was happening.Sure I was in a room full of armed men, sure someone in Allas' Celestial court was whispering up my tunic, but I'll be damned if I let someone push something on our people that wasn't in our best interest. "Take us to Thelanna," I said. And they did. She was in the garden when we found her. "Hello children," She smiled."Hello," we said with a short bow."I have unfortunate news," I continued. "Bellos has returned to Aglionis."Her face fell. "That is unfortunate. I had hoped he would have stood with us." She regarded us for several moments, "Is that the only reason you came?""We talked to Agina," I continued, "and the council will be meeting tomorrow to consider elevating Allas over Dianas."Thelanna nodded intently, "Go on.""They need to know exactly what Allas is willing to bring to the table. They want to make an informed decision.""I understand," she said seriously. "I will find out tomorrow morning at sunrise when I commune with Allas."We nodded and teleported back to my room at Phitios' tower. I was already drawing the black feather from it's safe space in my things. "We need to talk to Belial."</blockquote>

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