02-19-2013

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Wish's Quest, Continued


The Pit
[ Exits: east up ]
A grand staircase leads to the temples above.
A pit for donations dominates the room.
( Light Red Aura ) Shilea is here.

You smile at her.
You say (in common), 'hello Shilea!'.

Shilea smiles at you.

Wish has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.

Wish tells you, 'You have begun your quest already? Seraph told me he would not approve unless I had the Similus in my personal possession, which I do not'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'He also told me that He felt your word was good and that I should begin...'.
You tell Wish (in common), 'So I have spent a great deal of time in the black manor and catalogued (wiki) what I learned.'.

Wish tells you, 'Nod...my word is good. But as he noted there are things out of my control...such as Teva dying and losing it'.
Wish tells you, 'however, if that happens I will provide what compensation I can'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'All that I seek is knowledge of Similus.'.
You tell Wish (in common), 'No other compensation would be needed if it is lost.'.

Wish tells you, 'Why are you so intent on this knowledge? I am curious to know.'.

You tell Wish (in common), ‘I do not wish to answer if I am not required to, Sahib.'.

Wish tells you, 'you are not required to'.

You tell Wish (in common), '*bow*'.

Wish tells you, ‘I do not command mortals like play things you know.'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'Can you tell me if the temple of Nash is in the manor?'.

You say (in common), 'Do you know the Black Manor well?'.

Shilea nods.

Wish tells you, 'as for the Temple of Nash...if you seek a temple such as that in the Temple Area, none shall be found'.

Wish tells you, 'Some would say the entire Manor is the Lord's temple'.
Wish tells you, 'whilst others might say the island itself is his temple'.
Wish tells you, 'for myself, I make no such restrictions. The entire realm is the temple of Nash in my eyes'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'Hmm. I have heard of a single chamber hidden away.'.
You tell Wish (in common), ‘I will search the manor more carefully.'.

You say (in common), ‘I am on a quest an need to enter every room...'.

Shilea nods.
Shilea says (in common), 'How can I help?'.

You say (in common), ‘I have been told by Linkin it is very perilous'.
You say (in common), 'Do you think perhaps you and Aoide might accompany me?'.
You say (in common), 'some evening, perhaps?'.

Wish tells you, 'Samiyah, there is a special room in the Manor'.
Wish tells you, 'it is not easily accessed'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'Linkin warned me of grave danger... I will find a way.'.
Wish tells you, ‘I am sure you will.'.

Shilea says (in common), 'sure'.

You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'That would be wonderful'.
You say (in common), 'Is the Temple of Nash there as well?'.

You tell Wish (in common), ‘I have the Bible, Poem and Apok... er.. I do not know how to say the word, Sahib, but I have read them.'.

Shilea says (in common), ‘I think so'.
Shilea says (in common), 'That whole place reeks of nash'.
Shilea shudders from the sheer thought of it.

Wish tells you, 'that is very good...Samiyah. Are you sure you wish to seek out the room you spoke of?'.

You say (in common), ‘I wandered it extensively last night'.
You say (in common), 'The earthquakes were getting too bad to stay'.
You say (in common), 'So I missed some locked rooms'.

Shilea nods in recognition to you.

Shilea says (in common), 'where did you get this quest?'.

You say (in common), 'From Sahib Wish and Sahib Seraph'.

You tell Wish (in common), ‘I wish to complete the task I have been given.'.

Shilea sits down and thinks deeply.
Shilea says (in common), 'What is the end result of this quest?'.

You say (in common), ‘I will gain knowledge of a thing I am seeking.'.

Wish tells you, 'Well, then seek this room you must, if you believe it will complete your knowledge. There is danger there...but I believe not more than you can handle.'.

Shilea says (in common), 'What do you seek?'.

You say (in common), 'Similus.'.

You tell Wish (in common), ‘I will go.'.

Shilea says (in common), 'Ahha'.
Shilea shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

You say (in common), 'Not to keep.'.
You say (in common), 'Just to examine.'.
You say (in common), 'Ink would yell at me if I wielded a weapon'.

You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.

You say (in common), 'Oh! I am almost to my gold goal!'.
You say (in common), 'Though some mischief with my marks stopped me early the last time'.

Shilea grins evilly.
Shilea snickers softly.

Repudiated


Grand Enterance:
You stand in an ivory and ebony colored marble room. The hushed tones of the room give a sense of what is to come. You see a plaque hanging in mid-air.

Look Plaque;
You see an ornate plaque floating in mid-air.
Directions
Temples - East and Up
Adventurers Guild - Down and East
All are welcome in the temple area. Please feel free to visit all the temples and get a feel for the gods and goddesses before you commit your life to them.

Someone steps out if the shadows.

You bow deeply.

Someone says, 'hello samiyah'.

You say (in common), 'Hello, Sahib'.

Someone says, 'how goes your journey?'.

You say (in common), ‘I have begun the quest as we discussed...'.

Someone nods.

You say (in common), ‘I spent quite some time exploring the Dark Manor'.
You say (in common), 'though there were doors I could not unlock'.

Someone raises his hand and a throne of bones rises from the floor.

You say (in common), 'So I will be going back again'.

Someone rests on the throne.
Someone nods.

Samiyah shivers at the throne's creation but stands her ground.

Someone says, 'it seems many people are watching over you'.

You say (in common), 'Mortals, Sahib? Or high ones?'.

Someone says, 'all'.

You say (in common), 'It is good to have friends .. even if they are not Tribe.'.

Someone says, 'it seems they think I am corrupting you with my ways'.

You say (in common), 'People have been warning me against you since first we met, Sahib.'.
You say (in common), 'This is nothing new.'.

Someone nods.
Someone says, ‘I know'.

You say (in common), ‘I do not pay it heed.'.

Someone sits down and thinks deeply.
Someone says, 'but you do'.

You blink.
You say (in common), 'How so, Sahib? In what way have I done so?'.

Someone says, 'you ask for their advice, seek then knowledge'.
Someone says, 'which is fine'.
Someone says, 'knowledge is power'.

You say (in common), 'Asking advice is not blindly obeying - it is learning other viewpoints.'.

Someone says, 'it also seems people are angry I have part of your soul'.

Samiyah says quietly, "They are. But it is none of their concern. I gave it willingly."
You say (in common), ‘I wanted to help. I would make the same choice again, if it were before me.'.

Someone says, 'but they are your friends'.
Someone says, 'they have the best interest'.

You say (in common), 'Sometimes friends do not agree.'.

Someone says, 'sometimes they see what others don’t'.

You say (in common), ‘I know the spark of my spirit is in your keeping and it is safe.'.

Someone says, 'your thread has been changed'.

You say (in common), 'So the Sayyida Katrana said - but that only makes sense as part of it is in Your keeping.'.

Someone says, 'that bothers Cordir and Katrana'.

You say (in common), 'It was my choice. Not theirs.'.

Someone says, 'and who do they blame?'.
Someone says, 'they call me… hmm... what is it now'.
Someone says, 'what do they call me?'.

Samiyah bows her head. "I am sorry to hear they, like Sahib Wish, have spoken ill of you... if they have done so."

Someone leans forward and whispers: what do they call me?

Samiyah whispers, "Abomination, Sahib."

Someone leans back: “ahh, that’s right.”

You say (in common), 'Though of the Sayyida Cordir, I do not know. We have not spoken.'.

Someone says, 'a weak false god that has no powers'.
Someone says, 'she has no place for me in her weave'.

You say (in common), 'But I stood up to Sayyida Katrana and told her you were not!'.

Someone says, 'am I not'.

You say (in common), 'No, Sahib, You are not.'.

Someone says, 'they say I am sly, manipulative and corrupt what I touch'.

You say (in common), 'You have always been encouraging of me, to grow and think and choose and I do not see how that could be corrupt'.

Someone says, 'to them it is'.

Someone says, 'a god with no power'.
Someone says, 'even Belgarion and your dear bother have said that'.

You say (in common), 'Belgarion's opinion means nothing to me.'.

Someone says, 'but your brother does'.

You say (in common), 'Cresom sees only pain and fear bit not the lessons both teach'.
You say (in common), ‘I am steadfast, Sahib.'.

Someone says, 'yet Cresom follows a good god and aids evils willing'.
Someone says, 'and I am casting a false shadow'.
Someone throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Samiyah fidgets with the end of her veil, then says, "His actions are his own and not mine to judge - as mine are not his to judge."

Someone says, 'but he is your brother'.
Someone says, 'and he looks down on me'.

Samiyah catches herself fiddling with her veil, and stops.

Someone says, 'no one speaks ill of him'.

You say (in common), ‘I will not tolerate disrespect of you or any Immortal - from my brother or any other in my presence.'.

Someone says, 'maybe it’s time you sought your own path'.
Someone says, 'for if you stay with me these friends will not leave it be'.

Samiyah looks shocked, going pale above the dark fabric of her veil.

Someone says, ‘I am sure DarkClaw or Katrana will take you with arms wide open'.

You say (in common), ‘I have not offered prayers to them since I was a child.'.

Someone stands up his throne crumbles to dust.
Someone’s wings fold about his body.
Someone says, 'you have no use for a powerless god'.

Samiyah says quietly, "My songs did not awaken them."
Samiyah says quietly, "They do not keep my soul from the spirit world."

Someone says, 'open your hands'.

Samiyah does so, her hands shaking and quite unwilling.
Samiyah begs, "please .. Sahib.. do not.."

Someone pulls your soul from the air and places it into your hands.
Someone says, 'give it to some powerful god'.

You say (in common), 'Did I not have that choice since I left the desert, Sahib?'.

Someone tears off his helm and armor and causes it to turn to dust.

You say (in common), ‘I did not walk that path because it was forbidden and it was not right for me.'.

Someone walks towards the shadows not paying attention.

You say (in common), 'What are ...'.
Samiyah falls silent, knowing herself ignored.

Someone whispers: “Good bye, dear one.” He steps into the shadows.

Samiyah kneels to the ground, burying her face in her hands.
Samiyah shudders, then sits up and begins unwinding her veil.
Samiyah unpins the many ornaments.
Samiyah takes a deep breath and bares her face, sliding her veil from her head and shoulders.

You stop using an ornamented black linen headdress and veil.

Samiyah looks in the direction You departed, looking lost and alone.

Samiyah prays softly, in the desert tongue.
Samiyah prays, "Sahib, why would You do this thing..?"
Samiyah prays, "I do not understand.."
Samiyah prays, "I do not want You to weaken as You did before, Sahib.."

Tears run down her bare face as she continues her prayers.

The Power of Prayer


(SNIPPED: Two and a half, nearly three hours’ worth of praying emotes – not going to subject ya’ll to that... just some.)

Dimwit arrives from below.
Dimwit leaves down.

Samiyah continues her prayers to the Three.

Ghazkull arrives from below.
Ghazkull leaves east.

The plaque hanging in mid-air begins to glow.

Dimwit arrives from below.
Dimwit leaves down.

Samiyah murmurs in the desert tongue, "I will have faith, Sahib."
Samiyah lights a stick of incense and continues her prayers.

Samiyah's lips move silently.

Samiyah continues to pray.

Zarathos arrives from the east.
Zarathos leaves down.

Samiyah's lips move in silence, eyes closed.

Ghazkull arrives from the east.
Ghazkull leaves down.

Samiyah whispers yet another prayer.

Sycora arrives from below.
Sycora leaves east.
Sycora arrives from the east.
Sycora curtseys gracefully for you.
Sycora looks at you.

Zarathos arrives from below.
Zarathos leaves east.

Sycora says (in elven), 'hi'.
Sycora leaves down.

Samiyah kneels silently, continuing her prayers.

Zarathos arrives from the east.
Zarathos leaves down.

Samiyah ends one prayer and begins another.

Samiyah's lips move silently.

Zarathos arrives from below.
Zarathos leaves east.

Samiyah ends one prayer and begins another.

Samiyah continues on urgently, eyes closed, lips moving silently.

Zarathos arrives from below.
Zarathos leaves east.

Samiyah prays unceasingly, silently.

Zarathos arrives from the east.
Zarathos leaves down.

Samiyah ends a prayer, takes a breath, and begins another.

(NOTE: Part of an immortal conversation between Seraph and DarkClaw occurred here, but the log wasn't captured. In summary, DarkClaw discussed her intention of checking on Samiyah, and then realized that Seraph was present, unseen, in the room. He indicated she should speak to the bard, as he would not. How long he had stood watching her pray is unknown. Additional communication is on Immtalk and is included by written permission of the immortals involved.)

Samiyah continues her silent entreaties.

DarkClaw enters the room, her gaze immediately landing on Samiyah and her distraught form.
DarkClaw says softly, "Sami?"

Samiyah continues her silent entreaties.

DarkClaw frowns, not wanting to interrupt prayers, but struggling with the need to aid. "Samiyah."

Samiyah finishes one prayer and begins another.

DarkClaw moves closer to Sami and kneels down beside her, her eyes raking over her features. "Sami, I'm sorry to interrupt, but you are clearly distraught. What is it?"'.

Seraph: order her to speak. see if that works

Samiyah takes a breath, her lips moving in silence.

DarkClaw tentatively reaches a hand out to touch Sami's arm, her voice becoming a bit more stern. "Samiyah, speak to me."

Samiyah continues to pray, tears sliding unheeded down her face. "Sahib, please do not go, please do not do this, I beg of You.."

Samiyah prays aloud, "I have done all that You asked, learned that which You wished to teach.."

Seraph: did it work?

DarkClaw frowns and pulls her hand back, seemingly unsure of what to do.

DarkClaw: She is under the impression that you are...leaving.

Samiyah falls into silent prayer once more, lips moving mutely.

Seraph: I have left

DarkClaw says, 'Sami, tell me what you mean. Where is Seraph going?'.

Samiyah takes a single breath, and continues her prayers.

DarkClaw: You may have left the room, but you are STILL here, and you choose not to answer her call.

Samiyah continues her prayers, unmoving.

Seraph: I will not answer her.
Seraph: people always say I control her - well, now she is free.

DarkClaw: *growls* And here I thought I was wrong about you. That's the coward's way out, Seraph. Who are you to care what others think?

Seraph: I do not care what others think of me

DarkClaw: *softer* I thought Samiyah meant something to you.

Seraph: but she shouldn't carry my burdens
Seraph: if she didn't matter, I would still walk with her

DarkClaw: Yet you are giving her something far worse to contend with. To love someone, or befriend someone, is to accept those burdens.

DarkClaw growls to herself, then murmurs, "He has not forgotten you, Sami. He is merely...stubborn."

Seraph: love and friendship - that is not what she feels for me

DarkClaw: Regardless of what she feels, or how you classify it, you are only replacing one kind of burden with another...loss.

Seraph: fine I will get her to speak

Samiyah catches her breath and begins another prayer.

Someone steps out of the shadows, his wings folded about his body.

DarkClaw lowers herself to sit upon the ground, closing her eyes for a brief moment as she soaks in the energy of the Earth.

Samiyah continues her silent prayer, eyes closed, ignoring all around her.

Someone hisses: Stand up, Samiyah !

Samiyah's eyes spring open, and she staggers clumsily to her feet, knees nearly buckling from having knelt so long.

DarkClaw reaches out with a hand to steady Samiyah.

Samiyah leans slightly away, withdrawing from the offered help.

Someone says, 'what are you doing Samiyah?'.

Samiyah whispers, her voice hoarse from tears, "Praying, Sahib"

Someone says, 'why'.

You say (in common), 'Because I do not want You to go. '.
You say (in common), 'And I fear You will fade and sleep once more'.

Zarathos rests.

Someone says, 'so you kneel here showing everyone weakness'.

You say (in common), ‘I was not paying any heed or notice to others, Sahib. I was focusing on my prayers.'.
You say (in common), 'Prayers are not weakness.'.

Someone wipes a tear from your cheek.
Someone says, 'and what is this then?'.

Ghazkull arrives from below.
Ghazkull smiles happily.

DarkClaw rolls her eyes at Seraph's words and stands quietly, gathering her pets around her and taking her leave.

Ghazkull leaves east.

Samiyah sways forward, a slight gasp at the touch. "Tears, Sahib"

Someone says, 'weakness'.

You say (in common), 'Then, Yes, Sahib. I am weak. '.

Someone hand goes to the hilt of his sword.

Samiyah drops back down to her knees, head bowed, braids falling around her face.

Someone pulls out his sword.

Ghazkull arrives from the east.

Someone raises the sword over his head.

Samiyah remains on her knees, head bowed, waiting.

Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.

Ghazkull tells you (in elven), 'would you like me to leave?'.
You tell Ghazkull (in common), 'up to you :)'.

Someone drives it into the floor stopping halfway up the blade.
Someone snaps the blade into two pieces.

Samiyah stays in place, staring at the floor.

Ghazkull surveys the scene, unsure what to make of the situation, 'Samiyah, are you okay?'

Someone says, 'everything has a weakness'.

Ghazkull growls lightly.

Samiyah murmurs, "Yes, Sahib," her full attention on Him.

Someone says, 'we just don't show it'.

Samiyah asks, barely above a whisper, "Am I a weakness to you or a strength, Sahib?"

Someone says, ‘I am your weakness'.

Someone holds out his hand towards Samiyah.

You say (in common), 'Forgive me, Sahib, but no.. You are not.. a weakness. You are a lesson. You are the structure of my world. You are the gods I have prayed to since childhood.'.

Someone says, 'taught false rules by a tribe who twisted my words'.

Samiyah says with despair in her voice, "What then shall I do, Sahib"

Someone says, 'whatever you choose to do'.

You say (in common), 'If You tell me that I am too weak then I will know myself so .. '.
You say (in common), 'If I am unworthy, so be it - say it plainly!'.
You say (in common), 'but do not go because of the words of others!'.

Someone says, 'you have more strength than any person I know'.

Samiyah whispers, "Then why would You reject my gift and leave me?"
Samiyah remains still, head bowed, kneeling at Your feet.

Someone pulls his blade out of the floor and runs his hand down it, repairing it.
Someone then kneels with Samiyah, his wings wrapping around her.

Samiyah lays her forehead against Your shoulder, trembling. "Do not leave me, Sa.. Seraph.. I beg you."

Someone whispers into Samiyah’s ear.
Someone speaks in her tribal tongue: People doubt you because of me.
Someone speaks in her tribal tongue: If you walk without me, they will stop doubting.

Samiyah answers in the same language, "They are not my tribe... You are."
Samiyah answers, "I do not judge them for those they walk with."

Someone whispers: You were brought up to believe in me. You need to believe for your own reasons.
Someone whispers: Not because the tribe said to.

Samiyah struggles to explain. "One grew naturally from the other.. changing as I have come to know the truth of You.."

Someone pulls you closer.
Someone whispers: Finish Wish’s quest. Seek the other gods and after that… if I am the one you still believe into then I will walk with you.

Samiyah says firmly, "Only a direct command could make it otherwise, Sahib."
You say (in common), 'And that would not be by my wish or will!'.

Someone stands up, holding out his hand towards you.

You say (in common), ‘I had given you part of my spirit - without it.. will you be all right?'.

Someone nods in recognition to you.

Samiyah lays her small hand in Seraph's stronger, larger one.

Someone gently pulls you to your feet and pulls you in. His wings wrap around you.

Samiyah sighs quietly, shaking, leaning against you for support.

Someone whispers: Learn of the gods and do not follow, even if ordered.

Samiyah answers, "I hear and will obey."

Someone whispers: You follow because you want to, because you believe.
Someone kisses you on the forehead gently.

You say (in common), 'With Your words, I can refuse them.'.
You say (in common), ‘I will do all that You have commanded.'.

Someone's wings open up and he turns, walking towards the shadows.

Someone says, 'it’s not a command but a suggestion, dear one'.

Samiyah closes her eyes. "Thank You for hearing my prayers."

Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.

Seraph nods in recognition to you.

Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.

Someone steps into the shadows.

Samiyah sits down abruptly, utterly exhausted and wrung out.

Grand Entrance
[Exits: east down]
You stand in an ivory and ebony colored marble room. The hushed tones of the room give a sense of what is to come. You see a plaque hanging in mid-air.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) DarkClaw is here.

Ghazkull stoops and picks up Samiyah's veil, silently handing it to her.

Samiyah takes it, looks at it, blinks, one hand flying up to her bare cheek, and blushes.
Samiyah murmurs, "Thank you."
Samiyah looks at the length of linen, but does not put it back on.

Ghazkull says (in elven), 'are you okay, Samiyah?'.

Samiyah ventures quietly, "better."
You say (in common), 'Please convey my apologies to your Sayyida - I did not dare to stop'.

Ghazkull closes his eyes, briefly communing with DarkClaw.
Ghazkull nods at himself; he must be getting senile.
Ghazkull opens his eyes once more, 'DarkClaw says you have no reason to apologize. She only ever wanted your happiness and well-being'

Samiyah breaks into a genuine if exhausted smile and nods.

Ghazkull says (in elven), 'do you require anything more Samiyah?'.

You say (in common), 'thank you but no. when I regain my strength I must resume my quest.'.

Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'in that case, if I can be of any aid in the future, I will do my best to help?'.
Ghazkull smiles at you.

Samiyah says gravely, "I travel to the Dark Manor."

Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.

You say (in common), 'Its rigors are beyond your strength'.

Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), ‘I am aware of the place'.

You say (in common), 'But blessings upon you for the offering'.

Ghazkull nods in recognition to you.
Ghazkull waves goodbye to you. Have a good journey.

The Quest, Continued


Samiyah glances down at her bruised knees, rubbing them lightly.

You tell Nero (in common), 'Do you have a moment?'.

Nero tells you (in common), 'i will in a just a few mins but i need AFK for a couple seconds'.

You tell Nero (in common), 'At your convenience. I thank you.'.

Nero tells you (in common), 'ok back'.

You tell Nero (in common), 'I was wondering if you could tell me what you know of Nash'.
You tell Nero (in common), 'I am on a quest, given to me by your Sahib Wish'.

Nero tells you (in common), 'i don't know a ton.......i know the 3 laws that Pope Isolas made us know'.

You tell Nero (in common), 'Three laws? Do you know what they are?'.

Nero ftells, 'the 3 laws that isolas made use know where......praise him.....never harm another nash....whats the other one i am missing'.

Wish ftells, 'there is no third law'.

Wish ftells, 'there WAS a third law a long time ago'.

Nero ftells, 'just them 2?'.

Wish ftells, 'thats right'.
Wish ftells, 'this is 100% accurate'.
Wish ftells, 'doubly verified'.

Wish ftells, 'the third law was one Gryphon had'.
Wish ftells, 'which essentially was something like "Try to be as perfect as you can in what you are"'.

Nero ftells, 'ah'.

Wish ftells, 'thats a summary'.

Wish ftells, 'The Arch Lich, while Pope removed that law'.

(Some Auctions snipped, that Shilea and Samiyah both bid on, not realizing the other was bidding, and Belgarion (sneaky bastard) won! Shilea (Extra sneaky bastard) then stole the item Belgarion had been wearing, and gifted it to Sami!)

Nero tells you (in common), 'i was wrong - only two'
Nero tells you (in common), 'praise nash and no harming other nashites'

You tell Nero (in common), 'Thank you!'

You gossip (in common), 'Seeking intrepid and brave adventurers to travel to dangerous places with me.'.
You gossip (in common), 'I am on a quest.'.

Mish auctions, 'Belgarion won the auction for the Crest of the Dragon Riders! BID CLAIM to claim it.'.
Mish gives the Crest of the Dragon Riders to Belgarion.

Samiyah whispers a desert curse under her breath, involving someone's sleeping blankets and the fleas of ten thousand camels.

You gossip (in common), 'No takers?'.

You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.

Opening a portal to West Side of the Courtyard.
West Side of the Courtyard
[Exits: north east south west]
The sky is rainy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
The guard walks his post intently looking for trouble.

(Sami wanders around the Dark Manor, looking at tapestries and portraits and keys to locked doors.)

Wish has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.

l portrait
A large black Aarakocra with glowing eyes and huge wings slays a young
Arch-Mage in cold blood.

Wish ftells, 'Teva - i need you to show your weapon to samiyah'.
Wish ftells, 'but not yet'.
Wish ftells, 'or, let me have it for a while'.
Wish ftells, 'which would be even better'.


Teva ftells, 'um its ND'.
Teva ftells, 'so she can't see it'.

Wish ftells, 'you just have to RP it'.
Wish ftells, 'dont actually hand it to her'.
Wish ftells, 'just do an emote or something...let her touch it'.
Wish ftells, 'but wait...she may not be ready'.

Wish tells you, 'have you completed your quest? '.

You tell Wish (in common), '*quietly, in a subdued tone* I have not learned all. But I have learned much.'.

Wish tells you, 'Well, I suppose it is enough'.
Wish tells you, '...and the opportunity has arisen for you to touch the Similus'.
Wish tells you, 'I think to deny you further would be...cruel'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'Your followers have described two laws, and I have read the bible, apock... and poem.'.

> c portal well
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.

Opening a portal to a well.
Market Square
[Exits: north east south west up]
The sky is rainy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
A deep well is here in the center of the square.
(Light Red Aura) (White Aura) Slue, cousin of Smee and Blogg, is polishing his blade.

Wish tells you, 'there is always more to learn. I am satisfied you have made an attempt to learn all you could.'.

You tell Wish (in common), 'I would welcome the opportunity, if you feel it completed.'.

Wish tells you, 'if you wish to touch the Similus please come to my temple.'.

Wish ftells, 'please stay in my temple for a bit'.
Wish ftells, 'Samiyah probably be here soon'.

Teva ftells, 'no reason to leave'.

Wish tells Seraph, 'I am going to have Teva show Samiyah the weapon'.
Seraph tells Wish, 'ok'.
Wish tells Seraph, 'if she loses her mind, it is now on you'.


The Coral Cave
[Exits: south]
Glittering white sand covers the floor of this room, curling in tiny swirls
across the room as if by some unseen current. The cave appears to have
naturally grown within the center of a massive coral formation, and you are
unable to detect any sign of intentional construction. The coral walls pulse
with life, as sea creatures dart in and out of tiny crevices, and colorful
coral fronds sway to and fro like leaves in the wind. Sunlight gently streams
into the room through cracks in the coral ceiling, bathing everything in an
eerie bluish cast. Some magical force must be at work here, since you appear to
be completely underwater, and yet able to breathe without difficulty. The
only exit is to the south, through a small carved out of the coral wall.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Wish is here.
(Dark Red Aura) Teva is resting here.

Wish ftells, 'be ready to show Samiyah the weapon '.

Teva ftells, 'i will let you show her'.
Teva ftells, 'then you can hand back when you are done'.

Teva ftells, 'ohhhh reacher on too'.

Wish ftells, 'i have to steal it'.

Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.

Wish bows before you.

You say (in common), 'Hello..'.

Wish says, 'hello Samiyah'.
Wish says, 'Samiyah are you ready?'.

You say (in common), 'No... but this is my opportunity, and I will not waste it.'.

Teva stops using Similus, Mace of Suriel.
Teva wields a jeweled onyx dagger.

Teva ftells, 'steal it'.

Wish says, 'I have the weapon, Samiyah'.
Wish says, 'but one last thing before I let you touch it'.

You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib?'.

Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.

Wish says, 'Your mind is fragile. You have suffered much.'.

Wish says, 'I have already said I suspect you will be ruined by this endeavor. Physically, perhaps...Mentally most certainly.'.

Samiyah says quietly, 'It has been difficult day already. And others think you may be right as well.'

Wish says, 'So my question for you is this:'.
Wish says, 'Who will you blame for this should it happen?'.

You say (in common), 'Only myself, for it is my choice.'.

Wish says, 'well, Samiyah, know this'.
Wish says, 'Lord Nash is the foundation of the world.'.
Wish says, 'Sane, or insane...may his Light shine upon thee'.

Wish unsheaths the Similus and holds it out for Samiyah to touch.

Samiyah ponders a moment, then sinks to her knees. She murmurs, 'I always seem to fall down, anyway..'

Wish laughs.

Samiyah closes her eyes, takes a shaky breath, and extends her hands until they just barely touch the weapon.

Samiyah collapses the rest of the way to the floor in a boneless sprawl.

Wish shakes his head resignedly.

You tell Wish (in common), '(she's just gonna sorta be passed out for a bit, if that's ok with you. Teva's not much for RP so I'm going to keep it simple)'.
Wish tells you, 'nod...he didn't want to do the honors'.
You tell Wish (in common), '(nod - figured. :) )'.

Blood oozes slowly from her eyes, ears, and nose.

Wish quickly sheaths the Similus, caressingly it lovingly with his 5th and 7th tentacles.

Wish gives Similus, Mace of Suriel to Teva.
Teva stops using a jeweled onyx dagger.
Teva wields Similus, Mace of Suriel.

Wish prods Samiyah with his 3rd tentacle.
Wish says, 'Well, I suppose this was what we expected.'.

Samiyah moans slightly, shifting beneath the poking.

Wish lifts his eyebrows in surprise...okay, cuttlefish don't have eyebrows, but where his eyebrows would be, that part lifts.
Wish says, 'I am surprised she has any motor function left.'.

You tell Wish (in common), '(Not THAT kind of moan)'.
Wish tells you, '*whistles innocently*'.

Wish says, 'I am sure it's just a reflex.'.
Wish says, 'Of the sort that occurs right before death.'.

You tell Wish (in common), '(Samiyah. Doorstop of the Coral Cave.)'.

Wish looks through his collection of business cards for the Midgaard Taxidermist.

Wish checks Samiyah's pulse with his 2nd tentacle. Thin and thready.

Wish gossips, 'Okay, well Samiyah is essentially comatose in the Coral Cave'.
Wish gossips, 'As was warned, she flew too close to the sun and melted her wings.'.

Teva gossips (in common), 'lol'.

Wish gossips, 'I would call for a great healer to assist her. But I fear it is too late for that.'.

Teva ftells, 'ah let her die'.
Teva ftells, 'hunt has her in their back pocket'.

Samiyah twitches.

Wish tells you, '(i have to log soon)'.
You tell Wish (in common), '*nodnod* '.
You tell Wish (in common), '(sami's just gonna kinda lay here. for a while. She's fried.)'.
Wish tells you, '(okay...by the way its not a safe room)'.
You tell Wish (in common), '... awesome!'.
Wish tells you, '(just kidding)'.
You tell Wish (in common), 'wouldn't have changed anything. :)'.

Wish ftells, 'okay, i have to go'.

Teva ftells, 'ok'.

Wish ftells, 'if Samiyah ever wakes up, kill her'.

Teva arrives from the south.
Teva ftells, 'will do'.
Teva ftells, 'your orders'.

Wish ftells, 'well, be nice about it'.

Teva ftells, 'i will be....what do you want took?'.

Wish ftells, 'hmmm...she is all about RP, so try to make it fit if you can. be creative'.

Teva ftells, 'um ok'.

Wish ftells, 'that way, both of you will be satisfied'.
Wish ftells, 'but if a noncreative opportunity arises...you have my blessing'.

Teva ftells, 'kk'.

DarkClaw's Intervention

(Log by DarkClaw)

You tell Wish, 'May I enter?'.

Wish tells you, 'yes'.

The Coral Cave
[Exits: south]
Glittering white sand covers the floor of this room, curling in tiny swirls
across the room as if by some unseen current. The cave appears to have
naturally grown within the center of a massive coral formation, and you are
unable to detect any sign of intentional construction. The coral walls pulse
with life, as sea creatures dart in and out of tiny crevices, and colorful
coral fronds sway to and fro like leaves in the wind. Sunlight gently streams
into the room through cracks in the coral ceiling, bathing everything in an
eerie bluish cast. Some magical force must be at work here, since you appear to
be completely underwater, and yet able to breathe without difficulty. The
only exit is to the south, through a small carved out of the coral wall.
(Hide) (Dark Red Aura) (White Aura) Teva is here.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.
Samiyah is resting here.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Wish is here.

Wish bows before you.

Teva utters the words, 'sanctuary'.
Teva is surrounded by a white aura.
Teva leaves south.

Ghazkull ftells, 'Sami is in trouble?'.

Belgarion ftells, 'might be'.

DarkClaw looks to Samiyah quickly with alarm, eyes flashing a brilliant crimson in color at the sight of blood everywhere.

Belgarion ftells, 'maybe a death would help her head some'.

Ghazkull ftells, 'heh'.

Belgarion ftells, 'i feel bad for her'.
Belgarion ftells, 'almost pity'.

Ghazkull ftells, 'she's very confused'.

Belgarion ftells, 'very'.
Belgarion ftells, 'its such a shame that Seraph did what he did'.

DarkClaw growls, struggling against the initial hunger, forcing herself not to respond as instinct would have it.

Belgarion ftells, 'she should have stuck with what she was doing at first and stayed away from Seraph'.

Ghazkull ftells, 'things happen for a reason'.

DarkClaw moves closer, senses reeling at the intoxicating scent of Samiyah's blood, her voice soft and hoarse, "What happened to you?"

Samiyah does not move, her heart barely beating, the movement of her lungs nearly imperceptible.

DarkClaw reaches out and runs her hands over Sami's lifeless form, struggling through the haze to bring herself around enough to heal her wounds.

DarkClaw growls louder and shakes her head, backing away as the hunger becomes unbearable, "SERAPH! Where the hell ARE you?!"

DarkClaw paces the cave, back and forth, unsure of what to do, but knowing she can't stay much longer.

DarkClaw lifts her hands, taking the sight of Samiyah's blood coating them, almost symbolic of what would occur.

Belgarion ftells, 'are you busy hun'.

DarkClaw snarls out a curse against Seraph and stumbles a few steps, then takes her leave.

Western Avenue
[Exits: north east west]
(Dark Purple Aura) Belgarion is here.
(Dark Red Aura) (White Aura) Teva is here.

Belgarion says (in common), 'if i decide to drop OM then i will go 30'.

Teva nods.

Belgarion says (in common), 'not sure what i would do though'.

Teva says (in common), 'thug'.

DarkClaw stumbles into the room, hands coated in blood, eyes wide and nostrils flaring.

Belgarion says (in common), 'thug or thief'.

Teva laughs at you mercilessly. Hmmmmph.

Belgarion says (in common), 'ok whats wrong?'.

Teva says (in common), 'she just fed'.
Teva says (in common), 'on Samiyah'.

Belgarion says (in common), 'did you?'.

Teva utters the words, 'sanctuary'.
Teva is surrounded by a white aura.

Belgarion tells you (in common), 'what the hell?'.

DarkClaw shakes her head, moving away from both of you, swallowing and still struggling with the hunger, her gaze fixed to her hands.

Belgarion says (in common), 'ok tell me'.

Belgarion says (in common), 'she doesn't feed from her hands'.

Belgarion grumbles.

DarkClaw pants, her bats chittering with agitation around her, as she falls to her knees, "I...couldn't..."

Belgarion blinks.

DarkClaw whispers hoarsely, "I couldn't heal her, so I..."

Belgarion says (in common), 'oh no'.
Belgarion blinks.

DarkClaw looks up to Belgarion bleakly, "I couldn't...fight it..."
You say, 'Had to...'.

Belgarion helps Darkclaw to her feet.
Belgarion says (in common), 'let's go to the temple'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'teva go to yours check on Sami'.

DarkClaw pushes Belgarion away with alarm and flees the room.

Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Invis) (Dark Purple Aura) Zarathos is sleeping here.

Belgarion arrives from the west.

DarkClaw looks up to Belgarion once again in alarm as he enters the temple, holding out one bloodied hand to stay him off. "Stay back."

Belgarion shakes his head.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you have to tell me what happened. I can make guess after guess and may never hit the mark'.

DarkClaw blurts out, "She is dying!"

Belgarion says (in common), 'I know. I remember saying that she was going to die if she followed the course she was on. She has chosen her path though'.

DarkClaw shakes her head quickly, "I need..."

Belgarion says (in common), 'you need what?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i cant work with all these half sentences'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you need to tell me'.

Belgarion looks closely at DarkClaw.
Belgarion says (in common), 'did you feed?'.

DarkClaw hisses and backs away even more, fangs fully extended and catching what little light exists within the temple. "LEAVE...PLEASE!"

Belgarion bows deeply.
Belgarion leaves west.