The Four Lands - The Great North Part 2

[Rhun]

Vadric raises an eyebrow at Jaroth's words, but he remains quiet. The reference to involving The Dark in any ritual concerned the cleric; still Vadric trusted in his faith and the power of The Light to ward off any evil influences.

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

"I and my companions stand ready to defend you," replies Bertrand to the request for protection. "I further suggest that you consider the book in your plans. Does it want to go to this fortress? If not then I suggest you consider how to best ward it before you perform your divinations or rituals or whatever. Maybe we can find some stout boxes and some salt among the fallen. Perhaps even make a cairn of rocks over it."

 

[Dracomeander]

Finnian quirks an eyebrow at being referred to as the Free Spirit but continues listening without comment. When Jaroth finishes, Finnian examines his memories of recent events as well as those from his training trying to make a little more sense of what is happening and where the group finds itself.

 

[Rath Lorien]

"Questing to sequester this demonic book is one thing. Willfully contributing to an arcane ritual with elements of darkness is quite another.

I shall not risk my eternal soul for this venture, nor will I contribute to the damnation of any of you. I cannot command you, but I advise strongly against using any sort of dark magic to find this place. If it requires dark magic to find it, then I argue it is not meant to be found."

Anniston is civil as he says this, but you can see that familiar stubborn look on his face begin to harden.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth lets escape a quick but hearty unbidden laugh at Anniston's comment and quickly recovers his composure.

"I'm sorry, good friend." He begins as he claps Anniston on the shoulder.

"I do not mean to laugh at your expense. But the idea of including dark power in this ritual was so far from what I had in mind that the visual image that sprang to mind of us all doing such a ritual seemed absurd."

Jaroth's face turns serious then.

"No friend. I would not request such a thing. Rather, the terms I used to describe each contribution were more perspective than fact. We will not use dark power to find the Fortress. But one traditionally associated with the Dark, from the church's perspective will join us in the ritual. The magic employed, however, will not be from the dark. In fact, the entire point of the ritual is to create a spell that is neither Light, nor Dark."

 

[J. Alexander]

BRAVO

thinking on how to respond

 

[Neurotic]

Vorian Tolgar

"If I could help as representative of the Law I would replace Anniston if he is unwiling. However, I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for. If it's magical might to aid you then I'm ill suited for such task.

Bertrand and I can take the Book far enough that we can be fairly sure it won't affect the ritual. Arrwuh will surround it with protection from evil for further ensurance. As for the location, I can create enclosed dome overthere at the side of the hill and if one of you can lock down teleportation you'd be safe from disturbance from outside.

Arrwuh will guard spiritual access."

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Turning to Vorian, Jaroth ponders his words.

"I do not think it would be a good idea for anyone else to carry this book. We can cloak it. We can prepare the ritual area with a magic circle against evil and even cloak the area of the ritual in a private sanctum. But I believe it to be in everyone's best interest if the book is not carried by anyone else. It seems, for the time being at least, to have reached an equilibrium with me that is wihin tolerable limits. I dare not risk anyone else or, more importantly, the success of our mission."

"We can prepare an area outside of the ritual sanctum for the book. Your miracles along with the magic of my order should be able to repel any evil influence and hide the presence of the book. I would greatly appreciate your help in that regard."

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

Perhaps hopeing to change the subject, Bertrand says, "Have no fear on that account, I don't wish to touch or carry the book, merely stand guard over it outside the ritual area."

 

[Canaan]

ooc

"I and my companions stand ready to defend you," replies Bertrand to the request for protection. "I further suggest that you consider the book in your plans. Does it want to go to this fortress? If not then I suggest you consider how to best ward it before you perform your divinations or rituals or whatever. Maybe we can find some stout boxes and some salt among the fallen. Perhaps even make a cairn of rocks over it."

ooc: by the way, this was a great post from Bertrand! I love the logic employed by the nonmagical to "protect" us from the book's influence. Salt and rocks, indeed! I got a chuckle out of it. Well done!