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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 3854446" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>Return to Calimport</strong></p><p></p><p>Our return to Calimport was no less dangerous than our journey to the City of Brass. But without tumbling into the eye tyrants' lair it was far less eventful and I will not chronicle our minor travails here.</p><p></p><p>As we neared the city walls, Khai announced that he would go no further. After a brief handclasp with Baran, he took his leave of us and vanished into the dunes.</p><p></p><p>Liadan was eager to avail ourselves of an inn after our many days in the desert. I must confess I too looked forward to some measure of comfort that did not involve heat and sand. It was a pleasure to divest myself of the desert garb I had worn for so many days. </p><p></p><p>Once we had refreshed ourselves, I repaired to the temple of Lathanul to reunite myself with Aratan. I had not realized how much I missed his company until he was in my presence. To my joy he was well and hale, as were my friends' mounts. The priests had cared for them admirably. It is my hope that I will not need to be separated from him again until his brief life comes to its natural conclusion.</p><p></p><p>Once I had assured myself that my brave steed had not forgotten me during my absence, I rejoined Baran and we accompanied Nekay-Re to the temple of Elishar. We arrived to find that the temple's fortunes had improved while we were away. Though the crowd of supplicants was by no means large, previous to our departure the temple had boasted of few adherents other than the aged high priest Sutan and his family. Now a number of other folk gathered there to celebrate Elishar's light, and the temple walls had been newly whitewashed to reflect the rays of the hot desert sun.</p><p></p><p> [sblock] sniffles: "The temple of Lathanul doesn't need any remodeling."</p><p> Devo: "The gold is only an inch thick on the walls!" [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Nekaya-Re happily greeted the high priest and his children and was introduced to two new acolytes who had taken service in the temple before the dawn service began. Sutan appeared to be somewhat infirm and his son Horace performed the ceremony in his stead. After the service the members of the congregation came forward to greet Nekaya-Re and accorded her much respect. </p><p></p><p>Sutan showed concern when Nekaya-Re told him of Osaze's relationship to Elishar and his current mission in the City of Brass. The concept of sainthood is foreign to me, but I concur with their assessment of Osaze as a living saint.</p><p></p><p> [sblock] Devo: "Nekaya was the fire that revitalized the temple."</p><p> sniffles: "We didn't start the fire."</p><p></p><p> Jubilee: "Nekaya's not that bossy, Mr. Task Leader."</p><p> Zora: "Task Master…"</p><p> Devo: "…bater…" [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Liadan sent a message to Madu el-Barake to advise him of our return and seek an appointment during which she could attempt to access her father's journal. Madu responded immediately that he was delighted to hear of our arrival, and that he would welcome a visit from us at our earliest convenience. Having arranged to meet him for dinner, we prepared ourselves and took our mounts for a pleasurable ride to his manse.</p><p></p><p>Our dinner was much smaller and more intimate than our previous dining experience with Madu. We told him in detail of our adventures in the desert and what we had experienced in the city of the efreet. Madu was naturally concerned to hear of the state of the Caliph's army, and asked that we be willing to relate our tale once again to persons of influence of his acquaintance, to which we readily agreed.</p><p></p><p>Madu had also made some steps toward seeking the release of the elven warrior whose armor I had purchased before our departure. He had succeeded in finding someone who could speak with this man, and had learned a startling piece of information: it is Ruathar Allienthe Mi'Lamber, one of the heroes of Evereska, and he came to this land in search of my wife!</p><p></p><p>Affairs must be dire indeed in the Hidden Hills if Ruathar has come so far to seek Erendis. It pains me that I cannot go at once to the aid of my homeland. But the information Osaze has given us, and that which is held within Covenant's journal, lead me on another path. I still shall protect my home, but I cannot do so by standing sentry among the great trees.</p><p></p><p>Sadly Madu has been unable to persuade the slave master to release Ruathar into his care. I would that I could free him myself, but it seems that mere gold is not sufficient, nor would it be right to slay the slaveholder, no matter how offensive I find his deeds. Madu has assured me he will continue to seek some means of releasing Ruathar from his onerous bondage. </p><p></p><p>When we had dined, Madu escorted us to Osaze's room so that Liadan could open the compartment wherein the holy man kept her father's journals. When she had opened the wards that protected the compartment, she found within it several items of clothing, her father's tattered journal, and a glowing crystalline vial of liquid.</p><p></p><p> [sblock] Devo: "You see a worn blue fabric bundle."</p><p> Patv: "Does it have a red S on it by any chance?" [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>The tiny vial proved to be an item of interest, for when Nekaya-Re laid hands upon it she suddenly began to weep. For some moments she would not respond to us and seemed lost in a deep sorrow.</p><p></p><p> [sblock] Devo: "Nekaya starts crying."</p><p> Jubilee: (pretending to cry) "I failed my Will save. I never fail my saves." [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Baran gently took the vial from her hand, but it did not affect him in the same manner. When she had recovered her composure she explained that she was convinced that the liquid within the vial was composed of the tears of Elishar. </p><p></p><p>Once the journal had been removed from the compartment, Liadan replaced the other items and attempted to restore the wards, but found that she was unable to do so. Nekaya-Re attempted to assist her, also without success. Baran then made an effort to contact Osaze by sending him a mental message to ask how the crystal vial should be disposed of or the wards restored, but his effort yielded no reply.</p><p></p><p>Liadan began to peruse her father's journal, finding it to be filled with a great variety of materials, some scribed by her father and others by Osaze. It will take her some time to determine what writings are of most import to our mission. </p><p></p><p>I confess I am curious as to what mention the journal may make of my beloved. I miss her so fiercely that any mention of her will bring joy to my heart.</p><p></p><p>[sblock] Devo: "Elishar's sitting around wondering why nobody ever calls." </p><p>Hedrin: "Maybe now that the temple's up and running again he can get some bars on his cell phone." [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>As Liadan was unable to restore the wards on the compartment, Nekaya-Re wished to give it into the care of the temple. Baran fears that the temple lacks sufficient defenses to protect it should any effort be made to remove it. He believes that it is better in Nekaya-Re's care. I wondered aloud if perhaps Osaze wished for us to remove the vial and did not mention it because he did not wish for the efreet to hear of it. </p><p></p><p>[sblock]Zora: "I'm not sure about having such a powerful thing (the vial) less well protected."</p><p>Jubilee: "But we don’t really know if it does anything besides make paladins cry."</p><p>Zora: "That in itself is awesome." [/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Liadan then wisely suggested that prayer would be the best method by which to determine the fate of the vial. Nekaya-Re accepted responsibility for the vial for the moment. In the even that Osaze should return in our absence, she placed an explanatory note in the compartment. </p><p></p><p>Madu offered us lodgings for the evening, but Liadan and Nekaya-Re declined so that they might hold a prayer vigil at the temple. They then made their way to Elishar's fane. I lingered for a time to speak with Madu of Ruathar's situation. My friends, faithful as always, have assured me that they will do whatever they can to aid me in setting him free. I only hope that we will be able to do so before we must make our farewell to Calimport.</p><p></p><p>Though my lord Corellon is not of the sun, as the moon reached its zenith in the sky I lent my prayers to my friends' efforts in seeking the gods' advice. Let all of our patrons show us the way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 3854446, member: 30035"] [b]Return to Calimport[/b] Our return to Calimport was no less dangerous than our journey to the City of Brass. But without tumbling into the eye tyrants' lair it was far less eventful and I will not chronicle our minor travails here. As we neared the city walls, Khai announced that he would go no further. After a brief handclasp with Baran, he took his leave of us and vanished into the dunes. Liadan was eager to avail ourselves of an inn after our many days in the desert. I must confess I too looked forward to some measure of comfort that did not involve heat and sand. It was a pleasure to divest myself of the desert garb I had worn for so many days. Once we had refreshed ourselves, I repaired to the temple of Lathanul to reunite myself with Aratan. I had not realized how much I missed his company until he was in my presence. To my joy he was well and hale, as were my friends' mounts. The priests had cared for them admirably. It is my hope that I will not need to be separated from him again until his brief life comes to its natural conclusion. Once I had assured myself that my brave steed had not forgotten me during my absence, I rejoined Baran and we accompanied Nekay-Re to the temple of Elishar. We arrived to find that the temple's fortunes had improved while we were away. Though the crowd of supplicants was by no means large, previous to our departure the temple had boasted of few adherents other than the aged high priest Sutan and his family. Now a number of other folk gathered there to celebrate Elishar's light, and the temple walls had been newly whitewashed to reflect the rays of the hot desert sun. [sblock] sniffles: "The temple of Lathanul doesn't need any remodeling." Devo: "The gold is only an inch thick on the walls!" [/sblock] Nekaya-Re happily greeted the high priest and his children and was introduced to two new acolytes who had taken service in the temple before the dawn service began. Sutan appeared to be somewhat infirm and his son Horace performed the ceremony in his stead. After the service the members of the congregation came forward to greet Nekaya-Re and accorded her much respect. Sutan showed concern when Nekaya-Re told him of Osaze's relationship to Elishar and his current mission in the City of Brass. The concept of sainthood is foreign to me, but I concur with their assessment of Osaze as a living saint. [sblock] Devo: "Nekaya was the fire that revitalized the temple." sniffles: "We didn't start the fire." Jubilee: "Nekaya's not that bossy, Mr. Task Leader." Zora: "Task Master…" Devo: "…bater…" [/sblock] Liadan sent a message to Madu el-Barake to advise him of our return and seek an appointment during which she could attempt to access her father's journal. Madu responded immediately that he was delighted to hear of our arrival, and that he would welcome a visit from us at our earliest convenience. Having arranged to meet him for dinner, we prepared ourselves and took our mounts for a pleasurable ride to his manse. Our dinner was much smaller and more intimate than our previous dining experience with Madu. We told him in detail of our adventures in the desert and what we had experienced in the city of the efreet. Madu was naturally concerned to hear of the state of the Caliph's army, and asked that we be willing to relate our tale once again to persons of influence of his acquaintance, to which we readily agreed. Madu had also made some steps toward seeking the release of the elven warrior whose armor I had purchased before our departure. He had succeeded in finding someone who could speak with this man, and had learned a startling piece of information: it is Ruathar Allienthe Mi'Lamber, one of the heroes of Evereska, and he came to this land in search of my wife! Affairs must be dire indeed in the Hidden Hills if Ruathar has come so far to seek Erendis. It pains me that I cannot go at once to the aid of my homeland. But the information Osaze has given us, and that which is held within Covenant's journal, lead me on another path. I still shall protect my home, but I cannot do so by standing sentry among the great trees. Sadly Madu has been unable to persuade the slave master to release Ruathar into his care. I would that I could free him myself, but it seems that mere gold is not sufficient, nor would it be right to slay the slaveholder, no matter how offensive I find his deeds. Madu has assured me he will continue to seek some means of releasing Ruathar from his onerous bondage. When we had dined, Madu escorted us to Osaze's room so that Liadan could open the compartment wherein the holy man kept her father's journals. When she had opened the wards that protected the compartment, she found within it several items of clothing, her father's tattered journal, and a glowing crystalline vial of liquid. [sblock] Devo: "You see a worn blue fabric bundle." Patv: "Does it have a red S on it by any chance?" [/sblock] The tiny vial proved to be an item of interest, for when Nekaya-Re laid hands upon it she suddenly began to weep. For some moments she would not respond to us and seemed lost in a deep sorrow. [sblock] Devo: "Nekaya starts crying." Jubilee: (pretending to cry) "I failed my Will save. I never fail my saves." [/sblock] Baran gently took the vial from her hand, but it did not affect him in the same manner. When she had recovered her composure she explained that she was convinced that the liquid within the vial was composed of the tears of Elishar. Once the journal had been removed from the compartment, Liadan replaced the other items and attempted to restore the wards, but found that she was unable to do so. Nekaya-Re attempted to assist her, also without success. Baran then made an effort to contact Osaze by sending him a mental message to ask how the crystal vial should be disposed of or the wards restored, but his effort yielded no reply. Liadan began to peruse her father's journal, finding it to be filled with a great variety of materials, some scribed by her father and others by Osaze. It will take her some time to determine what writings are of most import to our mission. I confess I am curious as to what mention the journal may make of my beloved. I miss her so fiercely that any mention of her will bring joy to my heart. [sblock] Devo: "Elishar's sitting around wondering why nobody ever calls." Hedrin: "Maybe now that the temple's up and running again he can get some bars on his cell phone." [/sblock] As Liadan was unable to restore the wards on the compartment, Nekaya-Re wished to give it into the care of the temple. Baran fears that the temple lacks sufficient defenses to protect it should any effort be made to remove it. He believes that it is better in Nekaya-Re's care. I wondered aloud if perhaps Osaze wished for us to remove the vial and did not mention it because he did not wish for the efreet to hear of it. [sblock]Zora: "I'm not sure about having such a powerful thing (the vial) less well protected." Jubilee: "But we don’t really know if it does anything besides make paladins cry." Zora: "That in itself is awesome." [/sblock] Liadan then wisely suggested that prayer would be the best method by which to determine the fate of the vial. Nekaya-Re accepted responsibility for the vial for the moment. In the even that Osaze should return in our absence, she placed an explanatory note in the compartment. Madu offered us lodgings for the evening, but Liadan and Nekaya-Re declined so that they might hold a prayer vigil at the temple. They then made their way to Elishar's fane. I lingered for a time to speak with Madu of Ruathar's situation. My friends, faithful as always, have assured me that they will do whatever they can to aid me in setting him free. I only hope that we will be able to do so before we must make our farewell to Calimport. Though my lord Corellon is not of the sun, as the moon reached its zenith in the sky I lent my prayers to my friends' efforts in seeking the gods' advice. Let all of our patrons show us the way. [/QUOTE]
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