Strife in Sokara - A solo game for Brother Shatterstone

[Jarval]

"It's not your fault, Brystasia." Ged says. "And even if there were blame to be portioned out, I'd have to take more than half. Remember, we brought you into this matter, not the other way around."

"He speaks true." Velimir agrees. "You did nothing other than show respect for what may have been an innocent. And we have the book. It may well prove useful in identifying the culprit."

"Still, there seems little point in continuing our search, for now at least." Ryat says. "Let us place a guard on the dark chamber below, and return in the morrow with suitable magic to examine it. I'd like to rest up my leg, and I fail to see how we can accomplish anything more today."

"True, true. If none of you object, I think we should follow Brother Ryat's suggestion." Velimir looks to Brystasia questioningly.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Briastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Glancing towards Ged, appreciative of his acceptance of taking the blame, and then to Hestia with some concern as she had called upon her faith many times this day, Brystasia nods in agreement.

“I agree, Brother Ryat is indeed wise beyond his years.” She smiles quickly at the Mormekim and then looks with curiosity at her companions, “So what now…? Do we just meet up here in the morning? Should we examine the book now, later tonight, or wait till morning? I’m not sure how the rest of you but I wouldn’t mind finding some food.”

OOC: I’m assuming that it’s getting later in the night…

 

[Jarval]

"We meet here in the morning." Velimir echoes Briastasia's words. "Two of our order will guard the chamber in the basement, and we will make sure the city watch keep their eyes open. Is this agreeable to you all."

"Fine with me." Ged says.

"And me." Hestia agrees. She catches Briastasia's concerned look, and gives her a small smile of reassurance.

"Very well then, we will bid you good evening and be on our way." Ryat says briskly. He rubs his leg awkwardly, then makes his way towards the stairs.

"I'll catch up with you later, Ryat. I wish to see the book the Holy Mother spoke of." Velimir says. Ryat grunts his acknowledgement, and carries on down the stairs.

"And I can be off?" Aster asks cheerfully. "I'd take it as a kindness if everyone could leave the door to the chamber below alone. It's a nice piece of work, and I'd like to examine it further." He grins happily at the prospect.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

With a smile and the hint of amusement Brystasia leans slightly forward and replies to the much shorter dwarf, “Yes you can be off, and I’m sure arrangements can be made so that the door will be left in your care.”

Turning back to the others Brystasia quickly agrees with the handsome man’s words, “Yes, Velimir agree with you on the book… Hopefully someone has made some progress with translating it.”

 

[Jarval]

"Thank you Lady." Aster nods to Bryastasia. "If any of you every need a door opening, look no further than my shop. Happy to help the churches do their good work. I'll bid you all a good evening, and be on my way."

Aster makes his way down the stairs and out of the theater. The door slams behind him, and the theater falls silent again. The light of the sunset filters in through the dusty windows on the landing, casting long shadows up the walls.

"Someone should repair this place. It's too beautiful to let it be forgotten like this." Hestia says sadly. Velimir nods, admiring the view of the city's skyline out of the window.

"Right, back to the Healing Hall?" Ged asks. "It's about tea time by my reckoning, and I'm sure you'd both be welcome."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Brystasia nods her head in agreement with an absent frown on her alluring face as she looks around the abounded building trying to imagine how it looked in all its glory but she bites her tongue knowing that talking about the politics that condemned this building wasn’t prudent, and might never be again.

Her frown disappears as she glances at her friend, “Ged, I consider it an honor and I would love to come.”

Her answer given she turns to the tall Mormekim with a small almost wishful smile upon her face, “Brother Velimir, won’t you join us? I’m sure you’ve many more stories with which to entertain with, but if not I have no issues with hearing an old tale of yours again.”

 

[Jarval]

"The honour is ours." Ged smiles. "Besides, after all you've done today, giving you a square meal is the least we can do."

"And if you're going to be traveling with us, we need to check your table manners." Hestia teases.

Velimir watches Ged and Hestia with amusement, then looks over to Brystasia as she speaks.

"I'd be happy to join you. I might spare you my tales, however, as I don't want to bore you. Not every day in Mormekar's service is as active as today."

"Right then, let's go." Ged leads the way down the stairs and out the Compass' double doors. The guards standing on either side nod to Velimir as he makes his way out, and once everyone is outside, the doors are pulled shut and locked firmly.

"The streets have cleared, so that's a plus." Ged observes. It's now possible to make your way along the street without having to dodge wagons, carts, and other pedestrians. A few market stalls are still set up here and there, and a handful of the city's residents move between them, but the day has obviously come to an end.

"So, you are to travel with the Sister of Beneficence and the Faithful Son?" Velimir asks as the group makes its way back towards the Healing Hall. "Where do you intend to go? I would warn you, things are still a little rough outside of the city's walls."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Brystasia hides her smile at Hestia’s jesting behind pride for Ged’s act of friendliness but she quickly turns to reassure Velimir, “Oh no sense! Many of your tales had me completely captivated last time!”

On the walk back Brystasia watches the few remaining venders with wide turquoise blue eyes her mind trying to grasp the change from the scene from only a few hours earlier. Part of her did agree with Ged, she was glad to be able to walk through uncontested but part of her wondered at the excitement that it would be to shop in the market with all the booths opened.

Even though the sites excite her Brystasia retains some focus on Velimir and she quickly turns to him with a smile, “I’m not sure where we will go… As an Aesthete I have a great deal of freedom in performing my duties, and the chance to help Sister Hestia performing her duties appeals to me also.” Her face tries to hide her curiosity but fails as she breaks down and asks, “Why is it rough outside of the city?”

 

[Jarval]

"Bandits on the roads. The fey in the countryside." Velimir says simply.

"Ah, you've heard what travelers have been saying as well, then?" Ged looks round with interest. "The goblins leaving the moors and tunnels more than usual?"

"Aye, that's it. As if the country hasn't already suffered enough..." Velimir says sadly.

"It's only to be expected. Strife draws their attention more than anything else." Ged turns back to Bryastasia. "In truth, you accompanying myself and Hestia is greatly to our benefit. The larger our group, the safer we will be."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Bryastasia Purelove: Half-Nymph/Female (Gestalt:Holy Warrior/Rogue)

Brystasia frowned at all the mention of trouble, it did bother her deeply but what perturbed her the most was the fact that everyone grouped goblinoids with her true fey heritage. Though Brystasia would be forced to admit she had meet few goblins the few she had met she saw no family resemblance.

Flashing a small smile Brystasia replies to Ged, “Well, there is no doubting that but I think it is I who will be safer in the company of you two.”

Addressing them all in general, “How long have the goblins and bandits been an ongoing issue?”