(YBA) Moth travels to Little Peace Town

[Kalanyr]

"Very well, do you desire the test of Body,Mind or Spirit ? "

 

[Ciaran]

"Lady, please tell me; what are these tests of which you speak?"

 

[Kalanyr]

"Do you wish to challenge your mind ? Test the edge of your wit for a sharp edge ? Or the strength of your will or your body ? To strengthen your defences ? . "

 

[Ciaran]

"The darkness, both without and within, will not ultimately be conquered through wit nor vigor, but through the indomitable will of the righteous. I choose the Test of Spirit. I pray that my spirit shall be equal to the task."

 

[Kalanyr]

Alya looks pleased,

"An excellent choice but the most difficult of tests too. Go then to the tomb of the dark ones, stand in the centre and concentrate on the darkness within. May your spirit be strong."

 

[Ciaran]

"Thank you, Lady." Moth bows, then follows her instructions and returns to the chamber of dark tombs. His moon-sprite follows, its light pale and wan in the shadowed chamber. There he waits for the test to begin.

 

[Kalanyr]

As Moth watches a dark shadow appears before him.

"Fool, you think your nobility can protect you ? What does it offer you ?"

 

[Ciaran]

Moth stands in silence, weighing his words. At last, he speaks: "The darkness does not understand the light. You cannot understand the altruistic impulse. Your question has no meaning." He pauses, then continues. "This is the test, and you are here to tempt me. Make me your offer, dark spirit. Call out to the darkness within me." He smiles. "I will wait."

 

[Kalanyr]

The figure hovers and smiles

"I can give you the power to destroy that which lurks in the Red Star Valley. "

 

[Ciaran]

"The power to destroy means little without the power to create," replies the young monk. "And your offer will certainly come with too high a price. What good shall come of destroying one evil if I take its place as another? I decline your offer. Try again."