The Soul Stealer's Plan

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This continues the storyline of the Soul Stealer, Seraph, and his attempts to regain and exercise power within the world once more. Principal participants include: Seraph, DarkClaw, Cresom, Belgarion, Zarathos and Samiyah. These events took place from February 1 - February 2, 2013.

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02/01/2013: A Confrontation

(Log by DarkClaw)

Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
Silence...almost deafening in this temple, the darkness all consuming within
the seemingly hollow room. Suddenly, as if triggered by those present, a soft
purple glow spreads from the center of the shrine. As eyes adjust to the
change, the source of the dim lighting is revealed as a glass-shaped eye that
hovers in mid-air above the smooth, marble floor. Smooth all except for a
large, charred, square patch of dirt in front of each of the four walls...odd.
Above, the ceiling is open showing more of the same darkness, not a single
star twinkling among the Heavens. The Eastern wall is completely covered by a
massive shelving unit holding books and old, faded scrolls, making one wonder
as to the history of this place and the Immortal that it belongs to. What
mysteries lie within those readings? A large mural hangs from the Southern
wall, the color so vibrant that it makes the emptiness of the room seem barren
and tragic. The strong feel of magic is noticeable in this temple, but its
threads are chaotic...confused and constantly shifting. Symbolic of the
Immortal that resides here? Perhaps.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.

Seraph steps out if the shadows.

You say, 'Hello, Seraph.'.

Seraph says, 'hello, DarkClaw'.

Seraph says, 'how is your husband's spell coming?'.
Seraph walks around the room looking at various items.

You say, 'He is not my husband. And currently, it is not.'.

Seraph says, 'oh'.

DarkClaw scowls, watching you carefully.

You say, 'I found out about it today and was furious, among other things.'.

Seraph runs his fingers along the books.
Seraph says, 'why?'.

You say, 'Or, last night, rather.'.

Seraph says, 'is it not what you want?'.

You say, 'Because it is a fool's mission!'.
You say, 'Even if it WOULD work, the backlash could kill him.'.

Seraph pulls a book out and flips through the pages.
Seraph says, 'then protect him from death'.

You say, 'It is not as simple as that. Nor is it as simple as what I want.'.

Seraph puts the book back not once looking at you.
Seraph says, 'call upon your elements to protect him'.

DarkClaw rakes her gaze over you slowly, looking for...changes.
DarkClaw lets out a sharp laugh and rolls her eyes. "The elements are no more mine than they are anyone else's."

You say, 'They answer to only those they choose to.'.

Seraph looks at the mural on the wall.
Seraph says, 'so why does he want me gone?'.

DarkClaw leans against her altar, crossing her arms. "I should think you know the answer to that."

Seraph runs his fingers along the mural.
Seraph says, 'i do'.

You say, 'Don't...touch that.'.

Seraph turns and looks at you for the first time.

You say, 'And if you know the answer, why waste my time with asking the question? What is it you REALLY want?'.

Seraph says, 'if he wants me gone for what I am......'.
Seraph turns back to the mural.
Seraph says, 'then he should want you gone also'.
Seraph says, 'kinda one sided isn't it?'.

You say, 'He holds no love for you. That's not even an argument.'.

Seraph says, 'that is true'.
Seraph says, 'but you and I are no different vampire'.

DarkClaw bites her lower lip, not wanting to voice too much.

Seraph turns to you his hands folded in front of him.
Seraph says, 'are we not similar?'.
Seraph says, 'you feel on blood of mortals to survive and I feed on souls'.

DarkClaw hesitates, remembering a recent conversation with a special bard. "We are different..though I will concede perhaps similar in some ways."

Seraph says, 'we both feed on mortals that is no different'.
Seraph says, 'yet I am the evil one'.
Seraph laughs ever so soft.

You say, 'Our methods are quite different. I choose not to harm those that I feed upon. I make no threats against others.'.

Seraph says, 'really?'.
Seraph says, 'as I recall you have in your mortal days'.
Seraph says, 'you have tricked people'.

DarkClaw whispers, "Perhaps then...when the hunger was new and unlearned."

Seraph says, 'and draining their blood even a little is stealing their life'.
Seraph walks slowly towards you looking at the floor.

DarkClaw raises her gaze to yours, narrowed slightly. "The form of life I feed upon replenishes. Souls do not."

Seraph removes his hood. His black eye-holes glow red.
Seraph says, 'do people still go on and make choices after their soul is taken?'.

Seraph pulls out Zarathos' soul gem from the air.

DarkClaw growls and lunges towards you with an outstretched, clawed hand.

Seraph looks at the gem and makes it vanish.

Seraph grabs your hand throwing you to the side.
Seraph says, 'i didn't come to fight DarkClaw'.
Seraph says, 'besides, you know as well as I do, combat is not your style'.

DarkClaw hisses and bounces back to her feet, grabbing ahold of your cloak and digging her claws into you. "That soul belongs to ZARATHOS, not you."

You say, 'It is for those I love.'.

Seraph pushes you away.
Seraph grabs his mace but then lets go of it.
Seraph says, 'DO YOU WANT COMBAT DARKCLAW?'.

You say, 'If you did not come to fight, then you should not have teased my anger with his soul.'.
You say, 'You KNEW the reaction that would get.'.

Seraph says, 'there is a point to showing you '.
Seraph says, 'now put your claws away before...... well you know'.

Seraph folds his hands in front of him again and walks around.
Seraph says, 'i have Zarathos soul but - he how do I say it'.

DarkClaw raises a brow, fully shifting her cat claws back to her human hands. "You make yourself at home in my temple, then do a gesture like that, yet you expect me to be NICE?"

Seraph says, 'still roams the realm'.
Seraph says, 'as I stated I did not come to fight'.
Seraph says, 'zarathos is fine and we are no different'.
Seraph says, 'you were created out of violence and mistrust as was I'.
Seraph says, 'yet your chosen seeks to destroy me'.

DarkClaw's eyes flash brilliantly. "My Chosen seeks to protect the realm."
DarkClaw grumbles, "I fear he is more good sometimes than evil."

Seraph says, 'then he should kill us both'.
Seraph turns and within a blink of a eye has his wings wrapped around you.

DarkClaw nods, ever so faintly, her gaze shifting downwards, "Perhaps you're right."

Seraph whispers in your ear, "We are the same. We crave mortals."

DarkClaw growls and fights to get free of your "embrace," claws coming out again and tearing at your wings.

You say, 'DO NOT touch me!'.

Seraph grips your tighter and whispers, "If he kills me, he kills you."

You say, 'You know nothing of MY cravings.'.

Seraph lets you go.
Seraph says, 'I DO'.
Seraph says, 'WITHOUT FEEDING WE GROW WEAK WE LOSE CONTROL'.
Seraph says, 'IT TAKES OVER'.
Seraph gathers himself.

DarkClaw stumbles backwards, glaring at you, shifting into a ready stance. "You have not changed, as Sami said you have."

Seraph says, 'have I harmed you?'.
Seraph looks at the claw marks on him.
Seraph says, 'it seems you have attacked not i'.

DarkClaw grits her teeth and fists her hands, her eyes flashing dangerously. "Get out."

Seraph nods in recognition to you.
Seraph says, 'think about what I said DarkClaw we are no different'.

Seraph steps into the shadows.

DarkClaw hisses.
DarkClaw moves over to the bookshelves and grips the edge of one, hurling it away from the wall and letting out a growl.

02/02/2013: The Return of a Soul


Zarathos ftells, 'come to me'.

A Quiet Campfire
[Exits: north south]
A clear mountain spring looks refreshing.
(Invis) (Dark Purple Aura) Zarathos is here.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.
(Light Blue Aura) (White Aura) A wizened old elf sits here, warming himself at the fire.

Seraph says, 'hello DarkClaw'.

You raise your eyebrow at him.

Seraph says, 'zarathos I have a question for you'.

Zarathos nods.

DarkClaw starts, backing away a bit before catching herself, "Seraph..."

Seraph says, 'since I have your soul do you feel any different?'.

Zarathos sits down and thinks deeply.

Seraph says, 'yet again, DarkClaw, I have not come to fight'.

Zarathos says (in common), 'Yes, I was much younger when you took it'.

Seraph nods.

Zarathos says (in common), 'I've felt the loss since that day'.

Seraph says, 'so age is a problem?'.

Zarathos shakes his head.
Zarathos says (in common), 'I've done my best to move forward, despite the loss'.

Lightning flashes in the sky.

Seraph pulls zarathos' soul from the air and tosses at his feet.

Seraph steps back into the shadows.

Zarathos gathers his soul, energized.
Zarathos says (in common), 'Finally'.
Zarathos says (in common), 'That empty feeling is gone'.
Zarathos says (in common), 'I am whole'.
Zarathos grins evilly.

DarkClaw blinks, lips parted and features twisted in confusion.

Zarathos says (in common), 'I'm not sure myself, but I'm glad of it'.

You say, 'That...was unexpected.'.

Zarathos nods in recognition to you.

DarkClaw frowns, "Is it undamaged?"

Zarathos says (in common), 'It's been so long, I can't be sure'.
Zarathos says (in common), 'Time will tell'.

DarkClaw nods distractedly. "We shall have to take note of any differences you might experience"

You say, 'I...am leery to trust him...in anything.'.

Zarathos nods in recognition to you.

DarkClaw smiles suddenly, moving closer and seeming to examine you. "But I am relieved nonetheless."

Zarathos grins evilly.
Zarathos says (in common), 'Are there others?'.

You say, 'Yours was the only one from the Lost.'.

Zarathos nods.

You say, 'Though he did gather others'.'.

Zarathos says (in common), 'Good'.
Zarathos says (in common), 'I have a good feeling, one I haven't felt in a while'.
Zarathos says (in common), 'let's leave this place'.

You say, 'Perhaps we can trust him this once...We shall see.'.

You nod in recognition to him.

Zarathos grins evilly.


02/02/2013: The Price

(Log by DarkClaw)

The Office of the TFC Housing Authority
[Exits: west]
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Bortex is here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Evie is here.
(White Aura) Wendell waits patiently while you decide where to live.

Bortex bows before you.

Seraph folds is hands in front of him.

You smile at him.

Bortex says (in common), 'uhoh'.

You say, 'Making sure Evie is okay.'.

Bortex says (in common), 'dc in trouble seraph?'.

Seraph looks at DarkClaw.

Seraph says, 'no of course not'.

Seraph says, 'seems DarkClaw's people have a problem with me, Bortex'.

Evie has reconnected.

You comfort her.

Bortex says (in common), 'they don't like me anymore either'.
Bortex sniffs sadly at the way you are treating him.

Evie blinks.

Bortex says (in common), 'i'm off the no kill list'.
Bortex sighs loudly.

DarkClaw flicks her gaze at Seraph momentarily, "I am not sure what to make of you now, Fallen One."

You say, 'There IS no no kill list anymore, Bortex.'.
You say, 'We got rid of it.'.

Bortex nods.

Seraph says, 'they are powerful now no need to let people live'.

Bortex says (in common), 'i was just playin'.

You chuckle.
You say, 'We are not all THAT powerful.'.

Seraph says, 'belgarion seems to think so'.
Seraph says, 'to want to destroy a god you must have some power'.
Seraph says, 'or think you do either way it is amusing'.

You say, 'I had nothing to do with his "idea" and do not approve of it.'.

Seraph says, 'it gives him a sense of purpose so let him play his litle game'.

You say, 'I will not do that.'.
You say, 'Not this time.'.

Seraph tilts his head at DarkClaw.
Seraph says, 'why not?'.

You say, 'Because he endangers himself by doing so, perhaps beyond my measure of aid.'.

Seraph says, 'it's a toy spell no harm can come of it'.

You say, 'No matter how you see me, Seraph, I cannot raise the dead.'.

Bortex looks at Seraph.

You say, 'If the spell should kill him...'.

Seraph says, 'then don't let him die'.

You say, 'There is not always time to interfere in such matters.'.

Seraph says, 'i protect my dear one from death every time'.

Bortex says (in common), 'dun's in guild I'm gonna slip out ;)'.
Bortex bows deeply.
Bortex waves happily.

Seraph waves happily.

Bortex leaves west.

DarkClaw lowers her head slightly. "You apparently have not lost the ability to do so."

Bortex arrives from the west.
Bortex says (in common), 'on second thought he will prolly find me, hehe'.
Bortex rests.

Seraph says, 'no I haven't I still can walk the realm of souls'.
Seraph says, 'and when my dear one slips I go get hers and protect it'.
Seraph folds his hands behind his back and walks around DarkClaw.
Seraph says, 'you know DarkClaw I can do the same for him'.

DarkClaw raises a brow and twists her head to watch Seraph's movements. "I would not trust you with his life."

Seraph says, 'i can protect your love from death'.
Seraph says, 'remember DarkClaw we was friends we walked this realm together'.

You say, 'That was long ago, Seraph. We have both...changed.'.

Seraph says, 'when I started to take my place among the gods I help protect your people'.
Seraph says, 'do you forget these things'.
Seraph slowly walks around DarkClaw.

DarkClaw blinks and winces slightly, lowering her gaze. "I have not forgotten...but those were different people...and a different time."

Seraph says, 'you know deep inside I can protect him'.

Bortex leaves west.

Seraph says, 'and I will I give you my word'.

Seraph stops in front of DarkClaw gently touches her cheek with his finger.

Bortex arrives from the west.

Bortex rests.

DarkClaw flinches and draws back, her gaze narrowed. "What would you ask in return?

Seraph says, 'I will do this for a small, small price'.

DarkClaw sneers and steps further back. "I knew there would be a price."

Seraph says, 'let him play with his spell'.
Seraph says, 'nothing more'.
Seraph says, 'and I will protect his soul'.

DarkClaw shakes her head quickly, "I cannot do that."

Seraph says, 'you can '.
Seraph says, 'such a small price for your loved one'.

You say, 'I am not even sure that you PROTECTED Zarathos' soul. How do you expect me to take your word on the soul that belongs to the man I love?"'.

Seraph says, 'look into his eyes, DarkClaw, Zarathos is fine'.

Seraph shrugs his shoulders and starts walking to the shadows.

You say, 'Wait...'.

Seraph stops.
Seraph turns towards you.

DarkClaw hesitates. "...What is your purpose to letting him cast the spell?"

Seraph says, 'so he knows he can not kill a god'.
Seraph says, 'some lessons are better learned by doing'.

DarkClaw whispers, "Sometimes the price may be too great."

Seraph says, 'what would be worse having him know you don't believe in him or just failing'.

DarkClaw looks away, her features twisting with emotion.

Seraph turns back towards the shadows and says your choice.

DarkClaw nods mutely.

Seraph starts walking again.
Seraph says, 'but please let me be there when you say he can't do it'.

DarkClaw growls and gathers her bats around her to depart.

02/02/2013: Seraph & Cresom

(Log by Seraph)

Hallway
[Exits: north east south west down]
This hallway must have been built by giants! It is huge! Then
again, there are more than a few giants that belong to The Guild, so
it may just be so. There are doors to your left and right leading to
other places in the guild designed to serve the needs of all
adventurers. A stairway leads down to a hallway below.
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.

Seraph steps out of the shadows.

You say, 'good evening Cresom'.

> Grantsight set for Cresom.

Cresom says (in common), 'hello '.

You say, 'how is you and belgarions quest coming?'.

Cresom says (in common), 'Just fine as far as I know '.
Cresom says (in common), 'i haven't spoken to him in some time'.

You nod.

Seraph folds his hands in front of him.
You say, 'do you even know why your on this quest?'.

Cresom says (in common), 'not really I was told to go so I go'.
Cresom says (in common), 'and it seemed that you scare samiyah and I don't like people being scared '.

You say, 'so your blindly on a quest to stop me?'.

You say, 'samiyah is fine we talk all the time'.

Cresom says (in common), 'I know but she is still uneasy when she speaks to me about you'.

Seraph looks around the room.
You say, 'do you think maybe its your doing?'.

Cresom says (in common), 'i wouldn't know why I have no dog in the hunt untill that day in Nydia when you had her scared '.

You say, 'well she is fine now just ask her'.

You say, 'belgarions mission to destroy me is a silly one'.

Cresom says (in common), 'but I don't know if this is a game you are playing on her or if your feelings are for the best'.

You say, 'there has been many times I could have taken her soul and I havn't'.
You say, 'matter of fact she gave me part of it'.

You stop using a softly glowing blue gemstone.
You light a softly glowing blue gemstone and hold it.

Cresom says (in common), 'i know she did'.

You say, 'now think a minute cresom'.

Cresom says (in common), 'that was something I wouldn't have done but it wasn't mine it was hers'.

You say, 'right then and there she gave me permission to take part of her soul if I wanted to harm her I would have taken it all'.

You say, 'and I have not absorbed it'.
You say, 'it floats around me'.

Cresom says (in common), 'this is true but maybe you have fun getting people to trust you before you crush them'.

You stop using a black shield, dripping blood of angels.
You wear a black shield, dripping blood of angels as a shield.

You say, '1 more thing to think about cresom'.
You say, 'you and belgarion want me gone for feeding off of mortals maybe you better add another to the list'.
You say, 'belgarions dear vampire love'.

Cresom says (in common), 'DarkClaw hasn't harmed anyone that I care about '.

Cresom says (in common), 'when that day comes we shall look at that situation'.

You say, 'neither have I'.

Cresom says (in common), 'not yet '.

You laugh.
You say, 'with that thinking you better add darkclaw to the list'.
You say, 'because she might in the future also'.

Seraph folds his hands behind his back.

You say, 'maybe cresom you should rethink your actions cause as far as I see it your causing Samiyah grief she doesn't want'.
You say, 'think about it cresom'.

Seraph steps back into the shadows.

Grantsight to Cresom removed.

02/02/2013: A Changed Bargain

Temple of the Lost

[Exits: west]
Silence...almost deafening in this temple, the darkness all consuming within
the seemingly hollow room. Suddenly, as if triggered by those present, a soft
purple glow spreads from the center of the shrine. As eyes adjust to the
change, the source of the dim lighting is revealed as a glass-shaped eye that
hovers in mid-air above the smooth, marble floor. Smooth all except for a
large, charred, square patch of dirt in front of each of the four walls...odd.
Above, the ceiling is open showing more of the same darkness, not a single
star twinkling among the Heavens. The Eastern wall is completely covered by a
massive shelving unit holding books and old, faded scrolls, making one wonder
as to the history of this place and the Immortal that it belongs to. What
mysteries lie within those readings? A large mural hangs from the Southern
wall, the color so vibrant that it makes the emptiness of the room seem barren
and tragic. The strong feel of magic is noticeable in this temple, but its
threads are chaotic...confused and constantly shifting. Symbolic of the
Immortal that resides here? Perhaps.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.

Seraph appears before you.

Seraph steps out of the shadows.
Seraph his hands behind his back.

DarkClaw sneers, "You seem to be making yourself right at home in my temple too frequently."

Seraph says, 'i just came to see if you thought over my deal?'.

Seraph looks at the eye in the room.
Seraph says, 'cute'.

DarkClaw raises a brow, the look of distaste at your term for the Eye of the Lost apparent. "I am still not decided what to do about you."

Seraph says, 'its simple deal'.
Seraph says, 'you let him'.
Seraph says, 'and i protect him'.

You say, 'You are an immortal. Nothing is "simple" with immortals. We both know this.'.

Seraph says, 'no we make it hard when things are easy'.

You say, 'Yes, but we have our reasons.'.

Seraph looks around at various things.

DarkClaw flicks her gaze to her altar and murmurs, "We...see things."

Seraph says, 'well Darkclaw we have spent many many moons together'.
Seraph says, 'and you know i am a man of his word'.
Seraph says, 'so its simple '.

DarkClaw lets out a pained sigh, leaning back against the wall, looking...tired. "I do not want to fight, either, as you said yesterday...BUT..."

You say, 'Surely you understand my dilemna...and that I have to protect what seeks my protection."'.

Seraph looks at you tilting his head.
Seraph says, 'have you not feed?'.
Seraph says, 'and i do understand your dilemma'.
Seraph says, 'thats why i offer my help'.

DarkClaw scowls, "It is no concern of yours when I feed or don't feed."

Seraph says, 'just asking you look tired'.
Seraph says, 'and i could help you with that also'.

DarkClaw smirks and waves a hand, "Aren't all we immortals tired from time to time having to do our jobs?"

Seraph says, 'i will give you untill the moon rises to make a choice'.

Seraph turns and walks to the shadows.

DarkClaw runs a hand over her unusually pale face and sighs again, "And there we have it...a reason for me to be leary of you."

You say, 'You offer your aid but give a deadline.'.

Seraph stops in his tracks.
Seraph says, 'we have forever, my friend - they dont'.
Seraph says, 'mortals die rather quickly with their frail bodies'.
Seraph says, 'they age, as we dont'.

You say, 'Yes, but if your intent was truly sincere, you would not give a deadline and trust in the knowledge that I would already know that.'.

Seraph says, 'then please take all the time you need'.

DarkClaw lowers her head in a gesture of respect. "Thank you."

Seraph says, 'seek me out when you are ready'.
Seraph steps into the shadows.

You say, 'I shall.'.