The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

[kirinke]

Teleri shakes her head and finishes her meal before heading off to the temple, hoping that the others will more or less follow suit. In any case, she has a few pointed questions to ask of the priestess.

 

[Velmont]

As Sarlis leave alone, Sielwoodan says: "Drogo is right" We can't do much for the deads, but we can do something for the living. And the first thing you should do, Ayden, is to follow, I should say precede Sarlis to the temple."

 

[Majin]

Those going to the temple find it easily, the largest structure in the village, tall and made of stone, you approach nearby when you see a white-robed woman heading towards you from the church's direction. The white-robed cleric stands with her head bowed respectfully. Large hazel eyes steal glances at each of you. In a voice as soft as breeze-ruffled grass, the young woman says, "I come in the name of Her Holiness Andress of Ilmater, Loyal Head Cleric of the Church of Ilmater in Twilight Hollow. She sent me to request an audience with you. It appears I was not needed to bring you after all. If you will allow it, I am to guide you to her."

Assuming the party goes with the cleric, you head closer to the church. Standing before the great temple is a rainworn statue depicting a crying man in flowing robes. Walking around him, you head down a long alley enfolded by the temple's walls. The smell of aged grime rises from the uneven cobblestones. Arrow slits eye you as you pass. You step beneath a raised wooden portcullis into a rain-soaked, diamond-shaped courtyard. A robed woman leans against a stone cistern at the courtyard's center. Your escort steps to one side and bows reverently to the holy woman. The woman bows back and murmurs, "My blessings for your service, child."

Suffering has put wrinkles at the corners of the cleric's eyes. Her pain tugs down the edges of her mouth. Dressed in drenched robes of mourning, the cleric turns toward you with a welcoming gesture. She nods and attempts to smile, but her lips don't quite manage the gesture. "Thank you for coming," she greets quietly. "I am Andress. Welcome to Twilight Hollow." She pauses only briefly, then confesses, "I'm afraid I must beg a favor from you--one for which I can offer very little in return."

 

[Velmont]

OOC: Assuming Ayden is there.

Sielwoodan, who has followed the group, eyed Ayden as the priestess ask for her favor, wihtout any sign of emotion. He also quickly look at Sarlis, but he cannot hide some suspicious look.

 

[kirinke]

"That which is little is great to some, that which is great, is little to others," Teleri replied with a tired smile. "What is going on here? Please tell us." she asked imploringly, lending her own sadness to the plea.

 

[DarkMaster]

Sarlis tries to hide his surprise as the young elf opens her mouth.

"What an horrible lack of tact. Time to intervene before she breaks more pots.
wait a second Ilmater priestess, lets adjust the speech a little. What is the center of their faith, Martyrdom that's right. Could I be more lucky than that."

Sarlis inclines himself in front of the priestress. "Lady, It would be an honor to help you, in what can only be a noble cause coming from a lady such as yourself. We do also have unanswered questions, and I would gladly accepts to perform any favor, asking as my only form of payment answers to them.

As you might know Lady Chastity was a friend of some of the people that travel with me. I didn't have the honor to know such a unique individual, an individual willing to sacrifice her life for your village. Such a dedication is something that only a very few can ever reach. I only wish, I could get to such a high level of spirituality.

We are not questioning her choices, we are simply trying to understand the nature of her sacrifice, what leaded her to the ultimate sacrifice. Knowing that her death wasn't vain would greatly ease the pain and allow us to better appreciates her actions.

Sarlis bow again, before stepping back. He doesn't look at any of his compagnion staying focused on the priestress.

 

[kirinke]

[sblock] Teleri isn't known for her polite conversational skills. She's rather blunt and to the point. [/sblock]

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang stays back in the inn and continues to enjoy his drink.

[sblock] I'm back. Roll to see if I'm getting drunk [/sblock]

 

[Mimic]

Broddy watches as most of the party members leave to go visit the cleric, normally this wouldn't be something to miss but the tension from the group wasn't getting any better as they got closer to their goal. Now add in the death of Chastity and it just seemed better not to be with them at this moment. Although not knowing what was going on was going to be nerve wrecking at best...

A small smile spreads across his face as he opens a pouch at his side and a small weasel pops out climbing up his arm onto the table before him.

"Hey Vex. I got a job for you," he tells his familiar giving him a small piece of his bread. "I need you to follow the others and let me know whats going on. Just watch and stay hidden and try to stay out of trouble."

[sblock] Various weasel abilities: Balance +10, Climb +11, Hide +10, Move Silently +8, Spellcraft +5, Sense Motive +1 [/sblock]

 

[hippocrachus]

Seeing the gnome pouring over his new book sometime after his exchange with the weasel, Calenthang decides to take his drink over to Broddy's table and sit down with him.
"Any luck, friend Broddy?" the warrior asks his concentrating friend before ordering a meal and another pitcher.

[sblock] 7 silver? [/sblock]