>>> Off the party goes to their next adventure. Or so they think.

Gwevym walks west.
You follow Gwevym.
The Knight's War Memorial
+ | A set of stairs lead up the octagonal base of this majestic
| | statue. They reach walls where names of fallen Knights that
+ | have died with honor are inscribed. Standing atop this base
| | is a twenty feet high column overlooking the entire area.
+-+-@-+-+| At the top of the column a statue of an angel with wings
| | outspread soars above the city.
+ |
| |
+ |
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A memorial for the heroic Knights of Valour has been laid to rest here.
Gwevym the Holy Knight is here.
Tellus the mighty gules lion walks in.

Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Ilromie Bridge over the Bay of Sarich
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

Ilromie peers around herself intently.
Gwevym looks at Ilromie.
You bat your eyelashes.
You chortle mischieviously at Ilromie.
Ilromie says to Gwevym 'How could you?'
You say 'Is your battle over?'

Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Ilromie The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Abellyith South Gate of City of Valour
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

Ilromie says to Gwevym 'Does not your oath forbid you?'
Ilromie snorts derisively.
You say 'Oh, he is here.'

Ilromie utters the words, 'sfainfrauzz gpuzre'.
Ilromie is surrounded by a protective shell of magic.

Abellyith tells you 'Ye all agever?'
You tell Abellyith 'No, Gwevym and I are heading elsewhere.'

Ilromie gets a scroll of flying from a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Abellyith walks in.

Ilromie yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Abellyith!'
Ilromie is unaffected by Abellyith's life drain!
Abellyith's turmoil MUTILATES Ilromie!
Ilromie slowly floats to the ground.
The ash falls from the tip of the Demonflame.

Ilromie has fled!
Abellyith scans all around.
Abellyith walks east.
Gwevym says 'Didnae know I needed ter be protectin' anyone from him. Jus'be doing what Serra ask.'
Abellyith yells 'Help! Ilromie is hellstreaming me!'
You say 'To be honest, I didn't know they were fighting.' <- *going to be, rather.
Abellyith walks in.
Abellyith grins evilly.
Abellyith goes to sleep.
Abellyith wakes and stands up.
You bat your eyelashes.

Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Abellyith The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Warrior of Conflict
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Gwevym Sunov'Gwym the Holy Knight
[ Duerg ] <PK> [WARLORD] Abellyith the Battlemaster
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mirtolda the Bringer of the Ghouls
Players found: 7
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 7 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Abellyith sits down and rests.
Gwevym frowns.
Abellyith says 'Err doin meh.'
Gwevym looks at Abellyith.
Abellyith chuckles politely.
Abellyith says 'Meh jus tryn do deh travel.'

The fat duergar standing in front of you seems to have some class. He is
dressed well in his communing best. His face is covered in stubble and only
bits of hair stick out from under his kerry cap. Beautiful sea blue globes
stare back at you with a curious blaze. Upon his left arm he has a tattoo
of a skull and crossbones. His stumpy legs bulge rubbing together from
almost the knee up. He dresses well but his smell is appalling. Mixture of
goat and what can only be guessed as and odd food.
He has unlocked many secrets of the world.
Abellyith has some small wounds and bruises.

Abellyith is using:
<used as light> (Glowing) (Humming) a blackened crystal rose
<worn on finger> (Glowing) (Humming) a heavy-black dragonscale ring
<worn on finger> (Glowing) (Humming) a dragonblood iron-black band of evisceration
<worn around neck> (Magical) (Humming) a cloak made of skin
<worn around neck> a necklace of elven ears
<worn on head> (Magical) (Glowing) a beautiful golden helmet of perfection
<worn on ear> an earring set with a burning eye
<worn on torso> (Magical) (Glowing) (Humming) a dragonblood iron-black hauberk of evisceration
<worn on arms> (Humming) a pair of red-tinged dragonscale pauldrons
<worn on hands> (Glowing) a pair of lethal leather gloves
<worn on legs> reinforced golden greaves of perfection
<worn on feet> (Magical) (Glowing) a pair of turtle shell boots
<worn about body> (Glowing) a fine rain poncho
<worn about waist> a battered golden girth of perfection
<worn around wrist> (Invis) a dragonblood null bracer of maiming
<worn around wrist> (Invis) a dragonblood null bracer of maiming
<wielded> (Glowing) (Humming) 'Elundaris', the Flail of Lifestealing
<dual wielded> (Burning) the Demonflame

Abellyith stands up.
Abellyith scans all around.
Abellyith walks south.

Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Ilromie Gates of the Royal Palace
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Abellyith The Walk of Pride
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

Abellyith walks in.
Abellyith scans all around.

The Knight's War Memorial
+ | A set of stairs lead up the octagonal base of this majestic
| | statue. They reach walls where names of fallen Knights that
+ | have died with honor are inscribed. Standing atop this base
| | is a twenty feet high column overlooking the entire area.
+-+-@-+-+| At the top of the column a statue of an angel with wings
| | outspread soars above the city.
+ |
| |
+ |
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A memorial for the heroic Knights of Valour has been laid to rest here.
Abellyith the Battlemaster is here.
(Charmed) A mighty gules lion is here, faithfully guarding its master.
Gwevym the Holy Knight is here.

Abellyith scans all around.
Abellyith scans all around.
Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Ilromie Greater Valour Avenue
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Abellyith The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Warrior of Conflict
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Gwevym Sunov'Gwym the Holy Knight
[ Duerg ] <PK> [WARLORD] Abellyith the Battlemaster
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mirtolda the Bringer of the Ghouls
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 8
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 8 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Abellyith scans all around.
Gwevym looks at Abellyith.
Abellyith says 'Err jus deposit ind eh bank.'

The sun slowly disappears in the west.
The tip of the Demonflame glows brightly.

You tell your group 'I am not sure if I wish to watch either of them fall.'

Abellyith grins evilly.
Abellyith scans all around.
Abellyith scans all around.

Players near you in Valour:
<PK> Ilromie The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Gwevym The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Abellyith The Knight's War Memorial
<PK> Serra The Knight's War Memorial

Ilromie utters the words, 'pzrrghcandusaw'.
Abellyith yells 'Help! Ilromie is hellstreaming me!'
The ground erupts as Abellyith is caught in a searing beam of arcane light.
Ilromie's hellstream devastates Abellyith!

[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Warrior of Conflict
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Gwevym Sunov'Gwym the Holy Knight
[ Duerg ] <PK> [WARLORD] Abellyith the Battlemaster
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mirtolda the Bringer of the Ghouls
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 8
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 8 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Ilromie is unaffected by Abellyith's life drain!
Ilromie's drowning DISEMBOWELS Abellyith!

Gwevym closes his eyes momentarily and nods at Ilromie.

Abellyith has fled!
Abellyith walks north.

Zanward tells the group 'Where are they fighting?'

Abellyith walks in.
Abellyith walks east.

You tell your group 'I will be in town if you need me.'

Abellyith walks in.

You tell your group 'Valour.'

Abellyith scans all around.

Ilromie yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Abellyith!'
Temple of Light
| You are standing in the Temple of Light. The temple is
| made of huge slabs of marble, covered with carved dragons,
*-* | seemingly to radiate the essence of goodness. This temple
| | is where the various gods of goodness can be worshipped.
G @-+ | You see the entrance to the Paladin Guild to the east,
| | | the Temple Square to the south, and a set of marble steps
+ + | leading upwards to the Altar of Light.
| | |
+-+-+-+-+|
---------+

[Exits: east south up]
A silver plaque is here, emitting a solemn white aura.
A halfling city guard of Seringale stands watch here.

>>> Serra is very shaken at this new face of her friend. She has known Ilromie as a somewhat hotheaded
>>> traveling companion, but outright murder seemed inexplicable. She retreats to her guildhall to
>>> try to understand the situation.

You rest.
Mirtolda tells you 'Are you leaving?'

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda North Square

[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Warrior of Conflict
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Gwevym Sunov'Gwym the Holy Knight
[ Duerg ] <PK> [WARLORD] Abellyith the Battlemaster
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mirtolda the Bringer of the Ghouls
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 8
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 8 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Serra's group. Overlord: Igor the Malevolent [ ]
[50 Hea] Serra 100% hp 100% mana 70% mv 556140 xp Kills: 7
[50 Pal] Gwevym 100% hp 60% mana 98% mv 621440 xp Kills: 6
[50 Mon] Zanward 100% hp 100% mana 0% mv 513360 xp Kills: 0
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv

You tell Mirtolda 'Why do you ask?'
Mirtolda tells you 'I was going to give you the key to the Faction of Blood before I left.'
You tell Mirtolda 'Thank you, but I have no need for it.'
Mirtolda tells you 'Aye.'

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie North Square
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda North Square

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie The North Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda North Square

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie Southeast of Market Square
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda The Main Street

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda West of Market Square

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie The Eastern Monument
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda South of Market Square

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda East of Market Square <- Hmm. Suspicious.

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie Outside the East Gate
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda The Eastern Monument

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda The East Common Road

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda Inside the East Gate

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Serra The Infirmary

<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'The necromancer is trailing you.'

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Ilromie The Eastern Monument
<PK> Serra The Infirmary

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward Inside the East Gate
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward The East Common Road
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda Outside the East Gate <- Suspicion confirmed.

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward The East Common Road
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Gwevym East of Market Square
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda North Square

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward The East Common Road <- Probably discussion time.
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Gwevym The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda North Square

<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'Why did he seek a vendetta on you, and why do you say he is warring with all the nobles?'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'He sent a note stating such intention.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'Oh dear. What brought that on?'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'Further, he provided no indication of why the vendetta was placed. I can only presume it was to allow him opportunity to attack me outsdie the constraints of a duel.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'Does the warlord code not govern the rules around the placement of a vendetta?'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'I scribe now to Thoom.'

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward The North Road
<PK> Ilromie The East Common Road
<PK> Gwevym The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda Front Gates of the Seringale Cemetery

Zanward walks in.
Zanward says 'Goodness.'
You say 'What happens out there?'
Zanward says 'Nothing yet.. I guess Abellyith has a vendetta on Ilromie.'
You frown disapprovingly.
You say 'She said as much to me.'
A magical spring flows from the ground.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Zanward sits down and rests.
Zanward drinks water from a magical spring.
You say 'Please, have some pancakes.'

The Infirmary
| This room is quite obviously where the sick and needy
| are brought for the attention of the Healers, since the
| walls are lined with beds and cots and are filled with
| the injured and diseased. Soft cries and moans are sometimes
@-G | punctuated by a shrill shriek of joy, as a patient discovers
| | they have been fully restored, often brought back from
+ | the brink of death by the skilled practitioners that
| | wander the room tending them. The entire infirmary is
+-+-+-+-+| sheathed in polished white marble, and the normal sickly
---------+ smell and aura that is associated with a place where
the sick are gathered is strangely absent here, and instead is replaced by
a supreme aura of peace and tranquility. The guild hall can be reached to the
east.

[Exits: east]
A magical spring flows from the ground here.
A stack of pancakes is here.
Zanward is resting here.
(Charmed) A large spotted owl is perched here.
(White Aura) Korvoduin the healer guildmaster is here teaching the young priests.

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Zanward The Infirmary
<PK> Ilromie A Beer Garden
<PK> Gwevym The East Common Road
<PK> Serra The Infirmary
Mirtolda The East Common Road

[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Warrior of Conflict
[ Dwarf ] <PK> Gwevym Sunov'Gwym the Holy Knight
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mirtolda the Bringer of the Ghouls
[ Beast ] Mariku the Learned of the Fletched Arrow
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 8
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 8 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Zanward says 'Yum!'
You smile happily.
Zanward says 'It seems Abellyith has left.'
You say 'Ah, so it seems.'
You chuckle politely.
You say 'Perhaps he should not have placed the vendetta.'
Zanward says 'Perhaps!'
Zanward says 'Hot heads never prevail.'
You nod.
You say 'Or if they do, it is by sheer chance.'
You say 'Well! Shall we assist Gwevym on his quest?'
Zanward says 'The realms are very strong to the light.. Abellyith must feel very alone.'
Zanward stands up.
Zanward says 'I will assist.'
You say 'There are a number still I believe.'
You say 'Though it does lean towards the Light for now.'

>>> They move to North Square to meet Gwevym.

North Square
B-+-* | You are at the North Square of Seringale. It is peaceful
| | | and quiet here. The square is a large opening space surrounded
S-+ *-o| by grand buildings made by fanciful stonework. You see
| | the Main Street to the north and the south and the North
+-+-@-+-+| Road to the east and the west. A small tuft of grass
| | | || pokes up defiantly in the middle of the square. A set
* + F +| of dents shaped curiously like one's rear end has been
| || well-worn into the paving stones here.
+-S-+-F +|
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A brass finger post stands here.
The Herald Bulletin Board gleams majestically in the middle of the square.
(Charmed) A mighty gules lion is here, faithfully guarding its master.
Gwevym the Holy Knight is here.
Zanward walks in.
You feel more courage in Gwevym's presence.

Zanward nods.
Gwevym gives you a summoning stone of Wrath.
Gwevym says 'Ilromie no be wantin' that from me.'
You say 'Hmm.'
You say 'I believe Wylsin or someone had a couple of these.'
You say 'What was that in Armageddon you sought?'
Gwevym says 'The bracer inside the chest, behind the essence.'
Gwevym says 'We can be goin' a different time.'
You say 'Ah.'
You say 'I'm up for it if everyone else is.'
Gwevym says 'Be seemin' like Ilromie no be talkin' ter me anymore.'
You sigh.
You say 'I will speak with her.'
You say 'I apologize, the tension is my fault.'

Players near you in Seringale:
Breseth Temple of Light
<PK> Zanward By the Temple Altar
<PK> Ilromie A Beer Garden
<PK> Gwevym North Square
<PK> Serra North Square
Mirtolda By the Temple Altar

>>> Serra thought this would be a quick message relayed. But... it wasn't.

A Beer Garden
F-*-F | You step outside the Mocker's Tavern into a beer garden, filled
| | | with tables for its patrons to sit down on and chug back their
* *-* | drinks. A well-groomed carpet of grass blankets the ground
| | | | beneath your feet, and a six feet high wooden fence protects
* *-@ | the garden from the nosy intrusions of passersby on Main Street.
| There is a rather large white canopy sitting over your head,
| protecting the garden from the rain. Doors back into the tavern
| are to the north and west. To the east you spy a small window
| in the fence, just about big enough to wriggle through.
---------+

[Exits: north west window]
Some tables with white chairs are arranged under the awning.
(White Aura) Ilromie the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History is here.

Ilromie looks up from her note.
You say 'My friend, I would like to apologize, for myself and on behalf of Gwevym. I was not aware you had tension with the Warlord.'
Ilromie says 'You know his heart.'
You say 'And he joined us on my request.'
Ilromie says 'Gwevym ought to know better. He is a paladin.'
You say 'I do not believe one's upbringing dictates one's entire life.'
Ilromie says 'I cannot fathom standing aside of one such as he.'
You say 'If that was the case, I would be still a villager hauling logs.'
Ilromie says 'Paladin are forbidden from giving any aid to evil.'
You say 'I cannot answer to that.'
You say 'But he can speak for himself, if only you are willing to listen.'
Ilromie says 'He blames you.'
You say 'I blame myself.'
Ilromie says 'He is to blame for his own actions.'
You say 'If it is so, he will seek penance from the Gods.'
You say 'Yet, if we were forbidden from traveling with them, surely the Gods would have prohibited it.'
Ilromie says 'The Gods give us free will. Should they have stayed Thalandir's hand too?'

>>> Serra recalls, during the Mystique discussion event, half of the event revolved around Ilromie's preoccupation with Thalandir... What can of worms did she open?

You say 'Thalandir preferred to die than seek repentance.'
You say 'There is always a path, if one chooses to take it.'
You say 'He did not.'
Ilromie says 'His oaths should have prohibited it.'
You say 'Dying by his own hand?'
You say 'Perhaps.'
Ilromie says 'No, Gwevym.'
You say 'I do not presume to know an oath better than a paladin.'
You say 'Their guild is near my own, but I have never set foot in it.'
Ilromie says 'In fact, the scroll allows little room for interpretation.'
You say 'It seems your mind is set firm on many things and nothing can sway it.'

>>> Distraught at how blinkered her friend appears to be, and not wishing to sit there
>>> listening to more sanctimonious preaching, Serra heads to the Traveller's Rest.

Office of the Master Scribe
| This chamber is furnished tastefully with cherry wood panels
| and the occasional matching book-laden cabinet. Spaced
* | evenly along the walls are polished brass sconces in the
| | shape of inkpots, each bearing a golden candle in the place
*-* @ * | of a quill. The floor is immaculately swept and not a speck
| | | | of dust is to be found, thanks to the ever-critical eye
*-*-*-*| of Keeb. The room is filled with the aroma of fresh wood,
| | even in the wintertime. A fireplace with a finely carved
S | oak mantel lies at the east wall, and the broad windows,
---------+ framed by warm burgundy-coloured velvet drapes, let in
enough light that the space feels refreshingly airy.

[Exits: south]
A large, comfortable looking suite sits here.
A desk covered with soft leather rests here facing a window.
A large black board is here, waiting to be covered with ideas.
A magical little fairy is here with an enormous beard and an even bigger wizard hat.

You rest.

You tell Gwevym 'She states that by aiding us you broke the paladin oath.'
You tell Gwevym 'I was not aware, for this I am sorry.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'What justification can there be, Serra?'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'For peacefully traveling in pursuit of knowledge?'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'Or for destroying that peace on supposition of intents?'
Gwevym tells you 'Not yer fault, lass. Donnae be apologizin''
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'You are aware that the vendetta permits him to assault me without challenge or warning?'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'You did such a thing yourself.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'It troubles me.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'He issued the flag upon me, thusly requesting such action.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'I shall not sit about and wait to be murdered.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'Not when my attacker will be healed by my friend and a paladin prior to his assault.'
Zanward tells the group 'Need help with anything?'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'That is not possible.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'I cannot cast upon him, only travel side by side.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'And you are most cruel to suggest it.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'Shall I ignore his prior threats?'
You tell your group 'It seems I am now entangled in a long discussion.'
Zanward tells the group 'Well.. I cannot help with that. haha.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'In fact, it sickened me to see him in such previously exalted company.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'I suppose you find me sickening too, now.'

>>> A long pause.

<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'I know your goal is the pursuit of knowledge. I was content to let you go about with him alone until he placed the mark on me.'

You tell your group 'I feel as though my friend has become unrecognizable.'
You tell your group 'What happened while I was gone?'
Zanward tells the group 'Who?'
You tell your group 'Ilromie.'
Zanward tells the group 'Oh.. don't get me started.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'None of us were aware he did such a thing.'
Gwevym tells the group 'I think Lumubella be havin' issues with'er too. I donnae know what she be sayin' ta'ya righ'now, but I be thinkin' she maybe right.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'Until you spoke of it.'
Zanward tells the group 'Ilromie has been quite the source of drama. '
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'I warned you I would not wait before I arrived.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'And I did not alert him.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'We were not aiding him. He was aiding me.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'That is a line that Gwevym shall need explain to his god.'
You tell your group 'Right about what?'
Gwevym tells the group 'Where ye be, Serra?'
You tell your group 'I am in the Rest.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'In fact he had asked me for assistance with Vlad, and I turned him to my own purposes instead.'

Players near you in Holy Grove:
<PK> Gwevym Room 1A of the Travellers Rest
<PK> Serra Hall of Learning

Gwevym tells the group 'I be leavin' a sack with gifts here in this room, ye see?'
Gwevym tells the group 'Ye be grabbin' it, ye hear?'

Room 1A of the Travellers Rest
| This room is fairly modest in furnishings and decoration,
| since the more expensive rooms are on the higher floors.
| There is a large bed on one side of the room, and a wardrobe
| for putting clothes or other items into. The bathroom is
@ | further down the corridor near the library, these rooms
| | not warranting en-suite bathrooms. There is also a heavy
*-*-* | oak table and a padded chair here, perfect for sitting in
| or doing some writing perhaps. One large window in the north
| facing wall lets in the light from outside. Small brass
---------+ lamps stand ready for when night comes. The only exit is
to the south, back out onto the corridor.

[Exits: south]
An incredibly handy haversack is here.
A large wardrobe made of mahogany waits for you to put something in it.
A large, well-made bed sits here. It looks comfortable.
(Charmed) A mighty gules lion is here, faithfully guarding its master.
Gwevym the Holy Knight is here.

You bat your eyelashes.
Gwevym nods.
Gwevym has left the group.
You stop following Gwevym.
Gwevym walks down.
Tellus the mighty gules lion walks down.

A handy haversack holds:
(Unidentified) (Magical) the soul of Gwevym
pile o' dwarf stuff

You tell Gwevym 'What... is this for?'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'In fact, I deeply regret that your research may have been affected, but would you prefer that I be murdered again while my head is laid low over parchment?'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'For that is what the vendetta promises.'
Gwevym tells you 'Jus' the workin' o''
Gwevym tells you 'Jus' the workin' o'me dwarf hands.'
You tell Gwevym 'Your soul, Gwevym?'
Gwevym tells you 'Oh aye. That too. May no be worth much.'
They aren't here. <- Oh Lord, no...

[ Dwarf ] Brarfrar Ambertusk the Apprentice of Malignity
[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Man-at-Arms
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Human ] Mariku the Learned of the Fletched Arrow
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 7
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 7 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'I do not prefer murder in any shape or form.'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'I am hurt that you suggest I would think otherwise.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'There is no peaceful option with the Warlord.'

Serra's group:
[50 Hea] Serra 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv 556140 xp Kills: 7
[50 Mon] Zanward 100% hp 98% mana 47% mv 513360 xp Kills: 15
* [50 Chm] A spotted owl 100% hp 100% mana 100% mv (in Seringale)

You tell your group 'Our friend took his life.'
Zanward tells the group 'Wait.'
Zanward tells the group 'Who?'
You tell your group 'Gwevym.'
Zanward tells the group 'What?!'
Zanward tells the group 'Why?'
<SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra: 'When you hold such a hard line, all who do not follow you fall short.'
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'From what facet must this be examined to see that the vendetta is not a statement of intent to murder?'
You tell your group 'I do not know truly but can only guess it has to do with what Ilromie said to him.'
Zanward tells the group 'What did Ilromie say to him?'
You tell your group 'That he broke his paladin's oath.'
Zanward tells the group 'Oh... well.'
Zanward tells the group 'Didn't he by joining with Abellyith? Ilromie loves pointing out others flaws.'
You tell your group 'I do not think he realized it would be such an issue, as I requested the aid.'
You tell your group 'The two of them were assisting me to perform research.'
You tell your group 'I had pursued all of the vampires up to Sheundan and needed assistance for the final glimpse.'
Zanward tells the group 'I'm not one to pass judgement on such on a thing.. as it's not in the law.. but I do know that the gods take paladin oaths very seriously.'
Zanward tells the group 'And, I know all too well.. Ilromie will do anything in her power to highlight mistakes. '
You tell your group 'There is a road to penance with the gods.'
You tell your group 'There is apparently no road to penance with Ilromie.'
Zanward tells the group 'She dislikes me greatly.'
You tell your group 'What for?'
Zanward tells the group 'Long story, that I'm sure will never be written.'
You tell your group 'I write long stories.'
Zanward tells the group 'Short version.'
Zanward tells the group 'She disliked my mentor and superior.. for good reasons I'm sure. but then wielded a wild weapon in town, which I fined.. She refused to pay the fine unless I answered all of her questions.. then she was wanted... and you can probably guess the end of '
Zanward tells the group 'The story.'
You tell your group 'Hmm.'
Zanward tells the group 'Believe me.. I tried to do everything I could to help her.. including making the fine low and offering to take the weapon instead.'
You tell your group 'She has not been fond of Justice for her entire life. I have seen her in her younger days.'
Zanward tells the group 'She believes I'm corrupted now.. but I just try and be as fair as I can.'
You tell your group 'She had - has - a particular distrust of Drow Justices.'
Zanward tells the group 'I don't blame her for that.'

[ Elf ] <PK> Kali Windbreeze the Grand Spectre of Beguilement
[ Human ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Zanward Law the Grand Master of Panda Style
[ Elf ] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Duchess Ilromie Illistarre the Sage of Arcane Power, Polymath of History
[ Fire ] Groushtar the Man-at-Arms
[50 Storm Hea] <PK> <SCHOLAR> (Doyenne) Serra the Holy Matriarch of Healing, Doyenne of Physical
[ Beast ] Mariku the Learned of the Fletched Arrow
[ Human ] Eowug the Healer-Knight
Players found: 7
[KEEPER] The Balance prevails within the four kingdoms.
There are 7 characters on; the most on this past month was 18.

Zanward tells the group 'Chul was a good mentor.. but unpredictable.'
Zanward tells the group 'Or maybe rather.. very predictable.. if you assumed the worst. haha.'
You tell your group 'Ah, this Chul. I have heard his name on many lips but our paths never crossed. It seems he only became prominent when I was on my journey.'
Zanward tells the group 'Oh no! You missed it then.. was quite the chaos.'
Zanward tells the group 'He took me under his wing.. but had very few friends otherwise.'
Zanward tells the group 'I have no doubt he needed me to achieve his goals.. but it was a beneficial relationship for me. I mostly stayed out of his antics outside of town.'
Zanward tells the group 'Only once fighting a paladin that wouldn't let me gain equipment.'
Zanward tells the group 'Quite the pickle for folks like Ilromie.'
You tell your group 'Ah, I see.'
Zanward tells the group 'Step outside of town, get attacked by the king at the time. '
Zanward tells the group 'If he started to lose the fight, or get out-numbered, he could run to the safety of the law.'
Zanward tells the group 'He also would stay hidden at times.. which I didn't agree with.'
You tell your group 'Indeed.'
Zanward tells the group 'She just attempted to accuse me of evilness.. because I was doing a routine checkup of the Shaman guild.'
You tell your group 'Now?'
Zanward tells the group 'Very odd.. always looking for corruption where it isn't.'
You stand up.

Temple of Light
| You are standing in the Temple of Light. The temple is
| made of huge slabs of marble, covered with carved dragons,
*-* | seemingly to radiate the essence of goodness. This temple
| | is where the various gods of goodness can be worshipped.
G @-+ | You see the entrance to the Paladin Guild to the east,
| | | the Temple Square to the south, and a set of marble steps
+ + | leading upwards to the Altar of Light.
| | |
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[Exits: east south up]
A silver plaque is here, emitting a solemn white aura.

Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Kali A Beer Garden
<PK> Zanward Dented Room
<PK> Ilromie A Beer Garden
<PK> Serra Temple of Light

>>> It is time to lay Gwevym's soul to rest. Serra does not want to bear
>>> its burden any longer than necessary. She heads out North Gate.

A well-lit room
* | The stone of this building has been carved on the inside
| | to represent the gods of the light. Shrines line the wall
* * *| of the building, many of which are overflowing with tokens
| | || left by worshipers.
@-+-*|
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|
|
|
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[Exits: north east]
A bowl for offerings to the element of Spirit rests on a small table.
A ruby-red plated belt of potency is on the table of Water.
An offering table made of pure Water stands here.
A large oaken branch holds offerings from followers of Earth.

You kneel humbly on the ground.
You say 'Lord Phostan, you may only know me as a scholar, not your follower, and I do not presume to know you as well as one.'
You say 'But know this, my friend Gwevym was always true to you, throughout our travels together.'
You say 'It is I who asked him to aid me in the pursuit of research, alongside a Warlord of dark heart.'
You say 'He did not see himself aiding evil then, only me.'
You sigh.
You say 'You have lost a follower because of it. Because of my request.'

Zanward tells the group 'I leave for now.'
Zanward tells the group 'Farewell!'
You tell your group 'Be well, sir.'
Zanward stops following you.
Zanward has left the group.

>>> Ilromie asks some Consortium business things but Serra is too upset to reply to it. Not here. Not now.
Kali tells you 'Oh Serra, I am very sorry to hear about the recent events and the passing of Gwevym.'
You tell Kali 'I am grieving for him.'

You say 'He left me his soul... but such a precious thing should not be entrusted to me.'
You say 'He said it had no value.'
You say 'He must have been so deeply hurt.'
You say 'My Lord, please accept it as a gift, from your devoted servant in his last act.'
You get the soul of Gwevym from a handy haversack.

You put the soul of Gwevym on the holy branch of Earth.
The soul of Gwevym nestles gently into the holy branch.
Reputation with Phostan increased by 25.
Reputation with Myria increased by 25.
Reputation with Esivole increased by 25.

You bow deeply.

A well-lit room
* | The stone of this building has been carved on the inside
| | to represent the gods of the light. Shrines line the wall
* * *| of the building, many of which are overflowing with tokens
| | || left by worshipers.
@-+-*|
|
|
|
|
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[Exits: north east]
A bowl for offerings to the element of Spirit rests on a small table.
A ruby-red plated belt of potency is on the table of Water.
An offering table made of pure Water stands here.
The soul of Gwevym is on the holy branch of Earth.
A large oaken branch holds offerings from followers of Earth.

Serra murmurs 'Rest in peace, my friend.'
A peaceful aura floods forth as you close your eyes.

Distant crackling is heard as faith and energy is channeled.
A nimbus of white light appears upon the ground.
The nimbus of light encases you.