The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo bows slightly to the priestess, and follows Devrin to the horse. As he has a Speak with Animals spell prepared, it should be simple matter to quiz the beast. He plans get an apple or carrot to start off on a good foot, chat a little about the stall and such, then get to business. He will ask the horse what it can recall about the trip to the brigands and how Chasity met her demise. He'll also ask about Marthos the squire, and, on a long shot, even Andreas. Although a hores might not be able to communicate much, perhaps it could note traps or ambushes or some idea of what type of creature Chasity fought.

 

[hippocrachus]

"Aye, friend Broddy."
Calenthang refills his mug and offers the gnome a drink. Misery loves company.

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan approach Ayden and whisper to his ear, so only him can hear. "Talk for yourself, friend. Vengeance has never done any good. Before you go on your quest, remember that the living need more your help than the dead. I'll follow you if you go on the path to save Andreas, but I won't if you go on the path of vengeance."

On that, Sielwoodan leaves the the room. "I'll be with Drogo." he says as he passes the doorway. As he catch Drogo and Drevin, Sielwoodan slows his walk. "If you need help..."

 

[DarkMaster]

Sarlis teeth grinces as he hears Ayden mention the word vengeance.

"I know this is not due to bad intention, but revenge is not appropriate word here, we are looking for justice to be done, not just blind revenge. Killing without knowing can make us as guilty as them."

Sarlis notices the ranger say a few words to the priest and leave. As he was speaking Sarlis tries to read his lips

[sblock]Not really important but adds to the personality of Sarlis, curious spot +10[/sblock]

He waits for him to leave the area before he continue.

"Revenge is not what we are looking for my Lady, Justice is what we sought. But to adequatly bring justice one needs to know the fact and understand the guilty. These brigands should be brought back here for your people to decides of their faiths.

He pauses for a second looking at the priestress

"Perhaps you already condemn them and only wants us to execute it?

seeing Ayden talk about supplies

"It's true our body and soul have been put to the test lately"He adds with an ironic smiles

"I would greatly appreciates to stay a few nights among followers of Ilamater while we gather our strenght. That would enable me to learn more about your gospels and to see how I can grow from them. Healing body and soul.

again pausing but letting her time to answer he adds
"Obviously I would pay for all my expenses.

[sblock]Sarlis says it politely in a way for her to simply accept to pay for everything or to make it a real bargain. Sarlis is counting on the fact that teaching Ilmater to a priest of another faith is well worth the investement of a few silver piece. Also Sarlis is a bit cheap but he is really interested in learning more from Ilmater and her priests.[/sblock]

 

[Verbatim]

Ayden felt foolish slightly as Sielwoodan and Sarlis both spoke to him of being cautious of using the words vengence and revenge.

~I guess I must watch my words better when my emotions are raised...~

As Sarlis began speaking with the High Priestess more, Ayden turned to see Drogo and Sielwoodan turn a corner and disappear from their sight. Sighing slightly to himself, Ayden turned to face Teleri and Dunstand.

"Forgive my misusage of words my friends, it is just that for a moment, my heart did not want simple justice, but it truly did want vengence for Chastity's current situation. However, have no doubt that after a good night's rest I will be thinking rationally once more."

Pausing to look out into the rain, Ayden's face cracked into a partial smile as he refocused once more on his companions.

"Either of you two up for a bit of riding in this wonderful weather we are having? If there were farms attacked, perhaps the good folks of this town will give us their names and a location and we can go from there."

 

[kirinke]

"Hay, I'm always ready and willing to poke my nose where it doesn't belong." she replied with a mischievous grin and sobered as she thought on the priestess' words.

As they walked towards the stables, Teleri spoke quietly. "The priestess spoke of a merciless, evil being. That could mean a fiend right? The only fiend we know of that has been working in these parts is that Nighthag we ran into at the fair. Could this be a continuation of her plots?" she asked.

"I would think that only a powerful creature versed in necromancy could keep a paladin from completing her journey. And that Nighthag probably fits the bill pretty well. I could be wrong, but." she shrugged and smiled tightly. "We should probably stock up on holy water just in case. It seemed to be effective against it."

 

[DarkMaster]

[sblock]Are we planning to rest or to move on investigate the farms, Sarlis doesn't need to rest but I was under the impression that some of you needed to prepare magic object or spells so that's why he asked for a shelter while the others prepare their stuff. Also what time is it now? shouldn't we rest for the night at least?[/sblock]

 

[kirinke]

[sblock]I assume that we had ample time to rest/prepare spells on the way here from the fair. It had to be at least a coupla days, probably a week's ride right?[/sblock]

 

[Mimic]

"Aye, friend Broddy."
Calenthang refills his mug and offers the gnome a drink. Misery loves company.

Broddy takes the offered drink and raises it up slightly. "To Chastity, may her soul know peace." He brings the cup back downa and takes a big drink.

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang meets the toast half-heartedly.
"To Chastity."