The 25th of Yearsend Month, 12:52 PM
Kaeso and Tsal practically pay for themselves and the rest of the party (plus a shield more), bringing a soft smile and a nod to Brother Ronaldo's face. "Ah, so you are followers of Kharos, then? Please step inside and I'll take you into the meditation chamber where we can speak more comfortably."
The inside of the chapel looks rather simple with images of a red and a black circle meeting in an almost hour-glass shape and pattern. Several lines intersect to complete this image.
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The meditation room has dirty clay walls, although the floor has been cleaned. A ladder leads upwards to the roof, and the priest explains that the followers often climb up it in order to watch the descending sun. "We believe that the ills of the day are banished once the sun descends and that the next morning is a chance for renewal. Because of this the Lothian notions of sin are actually antiquated for even their church admits that salvation can happen for anyone and at anytime, once they realize that they wish to seek a more innocent path. Our notion of sin's fleetingness is a more reasoned and logical conclusion, for cannot the adulterer decide the next day that he truly loves and values his wife and choose a new way to live? The red and black circles represent the falling sun and then the coming of night. As for members, most of us are new. Brother Santiago and some of his friends started this chapel to the Lord of Dusk, and wear the black while the rest of us are not experienced enough and must wear the red. Our membership is growing slowly, as many find the Lothian demands too unrealistic and exhausting."
He goes on for some time, mostly talking about his prior gambling and drinking problems and the lack of understanding he received from his Lothian priest. He seems to have a deep dislike for the Lothian beliefs and strictness. Every so often he stops and asks for silence so that you all might take a moment to meditate on the dusk, the end of day, the removal of the days events and the sins conducted during it, and the coming night. During these times of peace and quiet Luna, Monty, and Kaeso can't shake the feeling that they've been in the chapel before.
A small, hunched and older man enters the meditation room after some time and gives Tsal a curious look. In a scratchy voice he asks, "Brother Ronaldo, I see you brought new members of the flock in. Still, it is unappropriate for initiates to wear the black." He looks at Luna in that moment and stops, fear passing over his bearded face. In a louder, panicked voice he says "Have them leave, Ronaldo. These are not of the faithful. If they don't leave, get the City Watch!"
Brother Ronaldo looks confused, stands and asks, "What? Why, Brother Santiago?"
Luna, Kaeso, and Morty
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You know you've heard that voice before. In your mind you see a man in black robes chanting over you, repeating the words, "onnai mulnan argu Galchutti mos seva Azhuul... onnai mulnan argu Galchutti mos seva Azhuul..." Despite what you've gone through, these words are suddenly clear in your mind.
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