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<blockquote data-quote="gideonpepys" data-source="post: 7594328" data-attributes="member: 79141"><p><strong>Session 223, Part One - Skip to the End?</strong></p><p></p><p>Vitus Sigismund did not appear to be surprised by their intervention. He raised a calm hand to forestall any retaliation from his followers. Looking Korrigan straight in the eye, he asked, “The new King of Risur walks among us. Why have you chosen to interfere in this matter, your majesty?” As he spoke, the angels above him stopped circling and hovered in the air, poised to strike. The most majestic – a leonine planetar named Advoral, plate-armoured, steel winged and around eighteen feet tall – landed behind him, silently.</p><p></p><p>Korrigan returned the godhand's unwavering gaze but said nothing. He left it to Leon to respond. “Let the goddess speak. She has a right to defend herself.” It didn’t look like the goddess was in any fit state to do so. She lolled in Uriel’s telekinetic gripped, crippled by Vitus’ blow.</p><p></p><p>“She has been afforded that right and failed to do so," said Vitus. "I ask again, why have you chosen to interfere?” Leon reiterated their position that the god trials were unfair and Vitus sneered. “That is a pretext. You have not answered my question. Why are you here? What do want?”</p><p></p><p>Still keeping his eyes fixed on Sigismund, Korrigan told the others, telepathically, “He is morally resolute, and unlikely to be persuaded to contrary. We must meet this challenge head on.” Gupta studied Vitus and determined that these trials were in fact his decision; he deferred to no higher power.</p><p></p><p>Uriel spoke up: “We did not come here to save this woman, though her fate has moved us to act. We are here to repair the damage that the Obscurati have done to this world.”</p><p></p><p>“Laudible though that may be,” said Vitus, “your intrusion here remains unwarranted.” As he had done to Legate Tullius, Uriel again spoke of the role of the gods and the way that the trials were being conducted. Vitus said, “I will not stand here debating theology and jurisprudence with agents of a foreign power.” His eyes darted to the Humble Hook, then back to Korrigan.</p><p></p><p>Korrigan told the others, “He is concerned about his authority. We should avoid backing him into a corner as it may make matters worse.”</p><p></p><p>“Can we speak privately?” Leon asked. </p><p></p><p>“When the trial has been concluded,” said Vitus.</p><p></p><p>Uriel remembered one of the options they had discussed with the Family. “Why toy with these lesser deities? Do you intend to save your own god ‘til last? Have courage and put Triegenes on trial. Allow us to defend him.”</p><p></p><p>Again, Vitus sneered. “All of the priests of Triegenes are dead or in hiding.”</p><p></p><p>Uriel then manifested Cardinal Tadeo. “Not all,” he said.</p><p></p><p>This dramatic act surprised the crowd. There was a lot of noise. Vitus waited for silence. It gave him time to think. When the crowd realised he was waiting for them they grew still. Vitus gestured towards the Staff of the Hierophant. “You claim holy authority, and yet you wield an artefact of Seedism. I will not countenance such an offer.”</p><p></p><p>“Need it be a priest who stands for Triegenes?” asked Leon.</p><p></p><p>“A true believer,” said Vitus.</p><p></p><p>“Why don’t you stand for him?” asked Uru.</p><p></p><p>“And allow you to conduct my defence? I am not a fool.”</p><p></p><p>“Then I will stand for him,” said Morgan Cippiano, stepping forward.</p><p></p><p>Vitus stood, poised, appraising Cippiano, as if trying to decide whether to attack him with his bare hands. Then he said, “Very well. I accept. We will try Triegenes next. You have two days to prepare a defence. This man will remain here, as will the priestess of Velkali. We grant a stay of execution until this greater matter is weighed in balance. Clear this place, and we will discuss the matter further.”</p><p></p><p>The angels bore the priestess away. Priests led away Cippiano, who gave a nod to the unit as he went. The crowds were herded out by templars. They were unhappy at the bloodlessness of the affair and jeered and booed in half-hearted disappointment, but were sufficiently cowed not to become rowdy. When the cathedral was empty of all save himelf, the unit, and Advorel, Vitus took up a cloth, wiped his hands and asked, “This quest you speak of – why has it brought you to Alais Primos?” After a quick telekinetic conference, Uriel told him that they sought the Axis Seal Ritual. Vitus smiled. “And thanks to the Ob I am now the highest holy authority in Crisillyir. Tell me, what did the Arch Secula have to say?”</p><p></p><p>“She is willing to grant access, if you are,” said Uriel.</p><p></p><p>Vitus laughed. “More irony! She is a puppet of the Obscurati, you know.” </p><p></p><p>Gupta wondered how she could have missed that. Instead of berating herself she said to Vitus, “And now she finds herself at the centre of unexpected events. You are a fine example of that. Tell us what charges will be laid against Triegenes.”</p><p></p><p>Vitus told them that all of the gods had been charged with abandoning the people. “The dead sky above us is our proof. Prepare your evidence carefully. Hearsay will not suffice." Then he gave them a final, bleak look and said, "I hope you win."</p><p></p><p>With that, he turned and walked away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gideonpepys, post: 7594328, member: 79141"] [b]Session 223, Part One - Skip to the End?[/b] Vitus Sigismund did not appear to be surprised by their intervention. He raised a calm hand to forestall any retaliation from his followers. Looking Korrigan straight in the eye, he asked, “The new King of Risur walks among us. Why have you chosen to interfere in this matter, your majesty?” As he spoke, the angels above him stopped circling and hovered in the air, poised to strike. The most majestic – a leonine planetar named Advoral, plate-armoured, steel winged and around eighteen feet tall – landed behind him, silently. Korrigan returned the godhand's unwavering gaze but said nothing. He left it to Leon to respond. “Let the goddess speak. She has a right to defend herself.” It didn’t look like the goddess was in any fit state to do so. She lolled in Uriel’s telekinetic gripped, crippled by Vitus’ blow. “She has been afforded that right and failed to do so," said Vitus. "I ask again, why have you chosen to interfere?” Leon reiterated their position that the god trials were unfair and Vitus sneered. “That is a pretext. You have not answered my question. Why are you here? What do want?” Still keeping his eyes fixed on Sigismund, Korrigan told the others, telepathically, “He is morally resolute, and unlikely to be persuaded to contrary. We must meet this challenge head on.” Gupta studied Vitus and determined that these trials were in fact his decision; he deferred to no higher power. Uriel spoke up: “We did not come here to save this woman, though her fate has moved us to act. We are here to repair the damage that the Obscurati have done to this world.” “Laudible though that may be,” said Vitus, “your intrusion here remains unwarranted.” As he had done to Legate Tullius, Uriel again spoke of the role of the gods and the way that the trials were being conducted. Vitus said, “I will not stand here debating theology and jurisprudence with agents of a foreign power.” His eyes darted to the Humble Hook, then back to Korrigan. Korrigan told the others, “He is concerned about his authority. We should avoid backing him into a corner as it may make matters worse.” “Can we speak privately?” Leon asked. “When the trial has been concluded,” said Vitus. Uriel remembered one of the options they had discussed with the Family. “Why toy with these lesser deities? Do you intend to save your own god ‘til last? Have courage and put Triegenes on trial. Allow us to defend him.” Again, Vitus sneered. “All of the priests of Triegenes are dead or in hiding.” Uriel then manifested Cardinal Tadeo. “Not all,” he said. This dramatic act surprised the crowd. There was a lot of noise. Vitus waited for silence. It gave him time to think. When the crowd realised he was waiting for them they grew still. Vitus gestured towards the Staff of the Hierophant. “You claim holy authority, and yet you wield an artefact of Seedism. I will not countenance such an offer.” “Need it be a priest who stands for Triegenes?” asked Leon. “A true believer,” said Vitus. “Why don’t you stand for him?” asked Uru. “And allow you to conduct my defence? I am not a fool.” “Then I will stand for him,” said Morgan Cippiano, stepping forward. Vitus stood, poised, appraising Cippiano, as if trying to decide whether to attack him with his bare hands. Then he said, “Very well. I accept. We will try Triegenes next. You have two days to prepare a defence. This man will remain here, as will the priestess of Velkali. We grant a stay of execution until this greater matter is weighed in balance. Clear this place, and we will discuss the matter further.” The angels bore the priestess away. Priests led away Cippiano, who gave a nod to the unit as he went. The crowds were herded out by templars. They were unhappy at the bloodlessness of the affair and jeered and booed in half-hearted disappointment, but were sufficiently cowed not to become rowdy. When the cathedral was empty of all save himelf, the unit, and Advorel, Vitus took up a cloth, wiped his hands and asked, “This quest you speak of – why has it brought you to Alais Primos?” After a quick telekinetic conference, Uriel told him that they sought the Axis Seal Ritual. Vitus smiled. “And thanks to the Ob I am now the highest holy authority in Crisillyir. Tell me, what did the Arch Secula have to say?” “She is willing to grant access, if you are,” said Uriel. Vitus laughed. “More irony! She is a puppet of the Obscurati, you know.” Gupta wondered how she could have missed that. Instead of berating herself she said to Vitus, “And now she finds herself at the centre of unexpected events. You are a fine example of that. Tell us what charges will be laid against Triegenes.” Vitus told them that all of the gods had been charged with abandoning the people. “The dead sky above us is our proof. Prepare your evidence carefully. Hearsay will not suffice." Then he gave them a final, bleak look and said, "I hope you win." With that, he turned and walked away. [/QUOTE]
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