The Heartbringer's Rebirth
These events occur in and around those in The Soul Stealer's Gambit.
Ghazkull's Fate
(Log by DarkClaw)
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is resting here.
Ghazkull grins evilly.
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Eyes swirling with the hazel colors of the Earth regard you calmly as the
elf before you meets your gaze. A charming grin graces his full lips and he
lowers his wiry frame in a deep bow, causing his river of long, silvery hair
to fall forward and frame his face as it drops to the floor. Straightening after
a moment, he reaches up and flicks it back over his shoulders and notices
your troubled gaze focused upon the scar that runs the width of his forehead.
His hand moves to his weapon reflexively and his smile falters, as if a certain
memory haunts him. His lips curl in a restrained snarl and you finally notice
the razor-sharp fangs hiding behind them. Flexing the fingers of his weapon
hand he finally relaxes it and his mood lightens again, his gaze dropping in an
apologetic gesture. "Pleasure to meet you. I'm sure we all have a story to tell."
As he turns to move away, the sun catches on a blue peridot tucked into a fold
in his clothing and you wonder if there is a tale to that as well.
Ghazkull leads a charmed life.
Ghazkull is using:
<used as light> (Weak magic) (Glowing) some phosphorus lichen
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) the glorious garnet ring
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) the intricate malachite ring
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) a Major Amulet of True Seeing
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) the burnished moonstone amulet
<worn on body> (Moderate magic) a quilted cloth shirt
<worn on head> (Moderate magic) a heavy cloth bonnet
<worn on legs> (Moderate magic) a pair of studded leather leggings
<worn on feet> (Moderate magic) a pair of reinforced leather boots
<worn on hands> (Moderate magic) a pair of quilted cloth gloves
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) a pair of reinforced leather armlets
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) a heavy cloth cloak
<worn about waist> (Moderate magic) a quilted cloth girdle
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) the burnished gold bracelet
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a leather wrist guard
<wielded> (Powerful magic) a black sword
<wielded off-hand> (Moderate magic) a broad sword
<worn with pride> Nydia's Mark of Honor
<worn with pride> (Weak magic) a Pin of Mastery
Ghazkull blushes.
Ghazkull fades back into the foreground.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion beams a smile at Ghazkull.
Ghazkull glances at the shadows, a look of uncertainty touching his face.
DarkClaw lets her gaze shift to Ghazkull, noticing his expression. "Something wrong, Ghaz?"
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I’m not sure. something has been troubling me for a while now.'.
You say, 'Speak your mind, Ghaz.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'if you're sure?'.
You say, 'Of course.'.
You say, 'Perhaps an outsider's view will help.'.
Ghazkull looks into DarkClaw's eyes, 'What happened after the tower?'
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I feel... different.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'as though I’m not quite... whole'.
DarkClaw's eyes widen, caught off-guard, but she catches herself and regains composure quickly, her voice a soft murmur, "You ARE different."
Ghazkull blinks.
DarkClaw murmurs, "I...did what I had to...to save you."
Ghazkull's hand moves slowly to the scar on his head.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'what happened to me?'.
DarkClaw begins unconsciously pacing the temple, the tenseness in her form quite apparent, then stops and lets out a pained groan. "I don't want to tell you..."
You say, 'I really don't."'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Star.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you have been my friend for many, many years'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you alone, risked your life to save me.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'MUST know'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'so much is missing'.
DarkClaw sighs and lowers her gaze to the floor of the temple, her voice barely audible. "You had lost so much blood..."
Ghazkull shivers uncomfortably.
You say, 'It was the only way.'.
Ghazkull's eyes widen.
Belgarion blinks.
DarkClaw meets Ghazkukll's gaze bleakly, willing him to understand. "It is not complete."
Ghazkull's voice becomes a whisper, 'what isn't?'
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I don't understand'.
DarkClaw pulls away again, needing distance, fearing closeness and rejection, "...I...had to give you some of my blood."
Ghazkull swallows.
Belgarion says (in common), 'Ghaz?'.
Ghazkull nods in recognition to Belgarion.
Belgarion says (in common), 'would you like me to leave?'.
Ghazkull shakes his head.
Belgarion nods.
Seraph claps his hands stepping out the shadows.
DarkClaw stops abruptly, looking between Ghazkull and Belgarion, then back to Ghazkull. "He knows what I am."
Belgarion nods.
Seraph folds his hands behind his back.
Ghazkull's hand moves to his mouth, his lips curling back over his teeth.
Seraph says, 'a little vampire, cute'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'so that explains one thing'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but... you said it wasn't complete?'.
DarkClaw starts, hissing at the sudden clapping within the room and wheels around towards the voice. "This is NOT your conversation, Fallen One."
Seraph laughs at you mercilessly. Hmmmmph.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'the least you could do is show yourself?'.
Seraph says, ‘I am just happy your dog has shown his true colors'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Seraph says, 'good boy Belgarion'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that’s cute'.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I have shown?'.
DarkClaw growls at Seraph and moves toward him, her claws extending.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you mean Samiyah has shown'.
Seraph watches not moving.
Seraph says, 'think DarkClaw'.
You say, 'You come here flinging insults and expect me to be nice?'.
Seraph says, 'put your claws away'.
Seraph walks around slowly.
Seraph says, 'insults he is a dog that YOU can't contain'.
Ghazkull murmurs, 'not complete?'
DarkClaw flicks a worried gaze toward Ghazkull, obviously torn on which battle to fight currently.
Seraph says, 'he attacked your friend and yet you do nothing'.
Seraph says, 'and the little one is now a vampire'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'as I said before'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'I will attack those that appose us'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and anyone that sides with you'.
Seraph laughs.
Belgarion shrugs.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you could at least show yourself, if you would talk about me'.
Seraph says, 'so one sided dog'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he’s to scared to show himself'.
DarkClaw rears back and smacks Seraph across the face, claws extended. "DO NOT...call him that."
Seraph head moves and he begins to grin.
Belgarion stands up.
Seraph says, 'there you go DarkClaw'.
DarkClaw wheels around and walks toward Ghazkull, an arm outstretched, clearly dismissing Seraph. "Not complete, no..."
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'so, I am a freak?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'not mortal, yet... not...'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Vampire?'.
DarkClaw's features twist in distaste, "No, of course not! You are never a freak."
Belgarion says (in common), 'Seraph I believe you were dismissed'.
Seraph laughs at Belgarion mercilessly.
Seraph says, 'how can you let him turn on your friend DarkClaw'.
Seraph says, 'are you not his goddess'.
Belgarion slowly moves between Seraph and DarkClaw.
Seraph says, 'oh cute'.
DarkClaw looks between Belgarion and Seraph, again distracted and torn. "Just because I am his Goddess does not mean I command his every action."
Seraph says, 'you do'.
You say, 'No...that is the way YOU would lead.'.
Seraph says, 'you run your people not him'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'Careful what you say Seraph'.
Seraph says, 'or what Belgarion'.
Belgarion slowly lowers his head.
Seraph says, 'what are you going to do'.
You say, 'I have no wish to be manipulative, controlling, or...'.
DarkClaw notes Belgarion's stance and frowns, brows furrowed.
Seraph says, 'then you are worse than I am DarkClaw'.
Seraph says, 'for you will not protect a friend'.
Belgarion raises his left hand to the sky.
DarkClaw closes her eyes at Seraph's words, clearly pained by them, and nods slowly. "Perhaps you're right."
Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.
DarkClaw retracts her claws and slumps against the bookshelf.
Belgarion slams his hand to the ground and screams "EARTH"
Seraph says, 'DarkClaw....'.
Belgarion raises his right hand to the sky.
Seraph says, 'we have known each other for a long time'.
DarkClaw seems oblivious to everything around her, lost in thought and shame.
Seraph says, 'we haven’t always seen eye to eye BUT you never let someone have a friend'.
Seraph walks over and gently places his hand on DarkClaw’s shoulder.
DarkClaw flinches and draws herself inward, eyes snapping open.
Seraph says, 'you need to control him or he will destroy you and everyone around you'.
Belgarion pushes his hand to the sky and fire spurts forth.
Seraph says, 'and then your lost will truly be lost'.
Belgarion slowly opens his eyes.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he’s just using words to hurt you my dear'.
DarkClaw's eyes focus past Seraph's wings and widen with alarm. Wrenching free of his touch, she hurls herself across the room and straight into Belgarion.
You say, 'NOOOOOO!!!!!!'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it is not complete yet'.
Belgarion looks at the eye floating in the room.
Ghazkull moves slowly and deliberately towards Belgarion and DarkClaw, glaring at Seraph as he moves.
DarkClaw growls, "DO NOT...go further!"
Belgarion bows deeply.
Seraph turns and looks at Belgarion.
Seraph waves his hand all his protective armor vanishes.
Seraph says, 'finish what you have started dog'.
Seraph opens his arms wide.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you are not going to goad me into this'.
Seraph says, 'fine'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you have no idea Seraph'.
Seraph kicks Belgarion across the room against the wall.
Belgarion groans loudly.
Seraph says, 'come on dog'.
Seraph says, 'finish it'.
Seraph hisses protect your lost do it.
DarkClaw hisses at Seraph and hurls herself at him, claws digging into his shoulders and wings. "You are no longer welcomed here."
Ghazkull looks questioningly at Belgarion, hand instinctively going to his weapon.
DarkClaw shouts, "Ghaz! DO NOT let him do anything stupid!"
Ghazkull's lips curl back in a snarl.
Belgarion brings himself to his full height.
Seraph backs up grabbing DarkClaw by the throat lifting her off the floor yelling: YOU TOLD HIM NOT TO BUT HE STARTED THE SPELL.
Seraph voice turns demonic: YOU HAVE LOST CONTROL.
Belgarion whispers no Seraph.
DarkClaw chokes and wheezes, struggling to free herself from Seraph's grasp, her strength obviously not what it should be.
Belgarion whispers she has not lost control.
Seraph shouts YOU TOLD HIM NO HE ATTACKED YOUR FRIEND.
Belgarion says (in common), 'she never asked me once to not attack someone'.
Seraph gently puts DarkClaw back on her feet.
Seraph says, 'As I said before I have not come to fight you'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you show it in odd ways Seraph'.
DarkClaw falls to the temple floor, weak and gasping, head lowered in both defeat and shame.
Seraph glances at Belgarion then looks at DarkClaw.
Seraph holds out his hand to help DarkClaw up.
Seraph says, 'stand DarkClaw'.
Belgarion seems to be uncoordinated.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'look me in the eyes'.
DarkClaw looks past Seraph's hand, towards Belgarion, her features showing alarm again as she notices that his eyes are completely white.
Belgarion stumbles around the room.
Seraph looks at Belgarion.
Seraph says, 'he is going DarkClaw'.
Belgarion whispers " I needed to finish.
Ghazkull runs over to Belgarion and tries to support his weight.
Belgarion holds on to Ghazkull.
Belgarion whispers "I am blinded.
Seraph says, 'he is going to the realm of souls DarkClaw'.
Belgarion shakes his head.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no'.
Ghazkull nods in recognition to Belgarion.
Belgarion says (in common), 'I am blind from not completing the spell'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it’s worn off what I started now'.
DarkClaw growls and somehow manages to push to her knees, "He will never be yours to take, Fallen One."
Belgarion says (in common), 'had I at least collected what I needed to'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'then I would be fine'.
Seraph says, ‘I don't want him'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion looks blindly in the voices direction.
Seraph says, 'what I want is for him to finish his spell'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'its to late this time'.
Seraph says, ‘I have no use for him'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'unfortunately I cannot complete the spell right now'.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I have lost the strength needed'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and of course I cannot see'.
Seraph looks at Belgarion’s eyes.
DarkClaw closes her eyes in obvious relief, even if only temporary, and grabs ahold of the bookshelf, using it as leverage to stand.
Seraph says, ‘I can help him'.
Ghazkull looks worryingly at DarkClaw.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you cannot help me Seraph'.
DarkClaw mutters a spell beneath her breath to remove Belgarion's blindness.
Belgarion shakes his head.
Seraph says, ‘I can help him DarkClaw'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'I am afraid that no spell will work'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'maybe in time'.
Belgarion shrugs.
Seraph turns to DarkClaw.
Seraph says, ‘I can help him'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'DarkClaw do not let him help me please'.
DarkClaw looks on, distressed, and stutters, "Y-you...cannot be blind! You're my ordained!"
Seraph says, ‘I will help him if he leaves my dear one alone'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'he does not want your help, Seraph'.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I have no intention of attacking Samiyah again'.
DarkClaw looks to Ghazkull as if there would be something he should do, then to Seraph. "You do not leave MY dear one alone, yet you expect it of him."
Seraph says, ‘I will leave Belgarion alone to work on his spell'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'if this blindness dissipates'.
Belgarion sighs loudly.
Seraph says, 'let me help him DarkClaw'.
Belgarion shakes his head.
DarkClaw's gaze flicks to Belgarion's neck, to the pulse beating there beneath his skin, struggling with the forever internal battle of hunger.
DarkClaw whispers, "...Help."
Seraph grabs DarkClaw by her hand and pulls her into the shadows with him.
Seraph tells you, 'follow me'.
Ghazkull murmurs, 'Be Strong, Star. You have managed for so long'
You now follow Seraph.
Seraph disappears instantly.
Temple of the Lost: Return and Reassurance
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) Seraph is here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Belgarion is here.
Ghazkull blinks.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'they have returned, Belgarion'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thank you Ghaz'.
Ghazkull helps Belgarion over to a makeshift chair.
DarkClaw steps back out of the shadows behind Seraph, her color and strength returned.
Belgarion gingerly sits down.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I have to talk to DarkClaw about something Seraph'.
Seraph says, 'by all means'.
Seraph walks towards the shadows.
DarkClaw looks to Seraph quickly, "Wait..."
Seraph stops......"yes"
DarkClaw lowers her eyes and whispers, "Thank you."
Seraph nods his head towards DarkClaw.
Seraph steps into the shadows.
Belgarion says (in common), 'has Seraph left?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'he appears to have'.
You say, 'He is gone.'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'I believe I have figured out how to get my sight back'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'since I wasn’t able to being the elements together'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it caused this'.
You say, 'My spell should have worked. Perhaps...perhaps because I was...weakened."'.
DarkClaw trails off.
Belgarion says (in common), 'DarkClaw my dear'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'there is nothing you could have done'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'there is nothing anyone could have done'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'not even Seraph'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but in my weakened state I couldn’t confront him'.
DarkClaw whispers, "It is my duty to protect you, yet I..."
Belgarion shakes his head.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no he started this you will take no blame'.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I believe if you can get the following members to gather the elements'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and bring them to you'.
You say, 'And if the elements won't answer?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'fire, water. earth, and wind'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'we can do this'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'if they don't work then we look for another way.'.
Belgarion bows deeply.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thank you Ghazkull'.
You say, 'So now I have to decide whether to leave you blind or let you cast the spell?!'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'to be honest that is my fault my dear'.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I should have told you'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'had I brought the 4 elements together'.
DarkClaw groans and begins pacing the room. "YES, you should have!"
Belgarion says (in common), 'you could have stopped me then'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and nothing would have happened'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but in the midst of the calling'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it was too much'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and Ghaz I want to apologize to you'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'for what?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you have nothing to apologize for'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'we interrupted you and I feel that you need your explanations'.
Belgarion sighs loudly.
DarkClaw looks to Ghazkull worriedly. "Ghaz...forgive me..."
Ghazkull smiles at you.
Belgarion says (in common), ‘I seem to be on a backwards slide here'.
Belgarion slowly stands.
You say, 'I had no idea that you would suffer from my actions. I...there was no other way. So much blood.'.
Ghazkull nods in recognition to you.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I... understand'.
You say, 'You have to feed...from someone...for the transformation to be complete.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I thought as much'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'what can I expect?'.
You say, 'I had no intention of forcing it upon you.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you wanted me to live, you did what you had to...'.
DarkClaw nods slowly. "When you are ready...I will help."
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull looks at DarkClaw and softly murmurs, 'Thank you for saving my life'
DarkClaw's lips curve in a ghost of a smile and she nods again.
Belgarion stumbles towards the voices.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I’m right here Belg'.
Ghazkull runs to steady Belgarion.
DarkClaw steps over to reach for Belgarion, lacing one hand of fingers with his.
Belgarion reaches out to gather the people in the room.
You say, 'Looks like you will be sleeping in the temple for a time.'.
Ghazkull laughs.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'might need to fix the walls up a bit, you made quite a dent in one Belg!'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'all the steel'.
Belgarion grins evilly.
You raise your eyebrow at him.
Ghazkull chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion laughs.
Hunger:
The Lower Hall
[Exits: north up]
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. A stairway leads up to another hallway above.
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
A copy of the TFC Daily News lies here.
A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(White Aura) The newsboy stands here selling newspapers.
(Dark Purple Aura) Angriff is resting here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.
You say (in common), 'Hello, Ghazkull'.
Ghazkull smiles happily.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Hello, Samiyah'.
Samiyah asks delicately, 'Have you found any resolution to your .. erm.. situation?'
Samiyah looks at Ghazkull.
Ghazkull sits down and thinks deeply.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'not a resolution, but a way... forward'.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'I am glad to hear it.'.
You say (in common), 'Did your fellows in the lost help you?'.
Samiyah gestures at Angriff.
Ghazkull smiles sadly, 'unfortunately there are few that can help me.
Angriff says (in common), 'huh'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'I am sorry to hear that.'.
You say (in common), 'Who CAN help you?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'there are 2 that still visit the realm that I am aware of'.
You say (in common), 'Who might they be, Ghazkull?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'DarkClaw is one.'.
You say (in common), 'Who is the other?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'the other is, I believe your Sayidda.'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I apologize if I got the terminology incorrect'.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida is a title.. given to women of honor.'.
You say (in common), 'All female immortals are Sayyida..'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'ah'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib is a male term of honor.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I do not know much of the desert ways'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'please forgive me'.
You say (in common), 'Do you mean The Sahib...'.
Ghazkull nods.
Samiyah says his name with respect, 'Seraph'?
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'indeed, although I would never seek his aid.'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I mention him only as you asked'.
You say (in common), 'Why would He know of your illness?'.
You say (in common), 'Perhaps I could ask for help on your behalf!'.
Ghazkull shakes his head.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'this is something I feel I must be guided in by DarkClaw, and DarkClaw alone'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'although I thank you for your concern.'.
You say (in common), 'Are you.. as she is ?'.
You say (in common), 'A vampire?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'not complete'.
You say (in common), 'Until you drink someone's blood?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'when DarkClaw rescued me from Leareth's tower, I was near death.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'she refused to let me die, and... gave me some of her blood to keep me going.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'I had heard that much, and that it was not complete..'.
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I need to feed in order to 'complete' the change.'.
You say (in common), '.. do you wish to?'.
Ghazkull shakes his head.
You say (in common), 'you do not wish to be a vampire?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I...'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'do not know'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I have felt my strength growing, my skills are progressing at a remarkable rate'.
You say (in common), 'I have seen what happens to one who needs to feed, who does not.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'compared to how they were before the tower.'.
You say (in common), 'It is a frightening thing, and the weakness can happen very quickly.'.
You say (in common), 'Is there any going back?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I do not know.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I do not think so.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I have certainly never heard of any such thing'.
Samiyah says quietly, 'Then there is only going forward, if one cannot go back..?'
Ghazkull nods.
You say (in common), 'So. How do we help you go forward?'.
Ghazkull says simply, 'I must feed'
You say (in common), 'Do you have a goblet?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I don't. although I believe DarkClaw wished to talk with me before I did anything.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Very well, then.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I have no idea what to expect, and she would be near me.'.
You say (in common), 'If you were hungry and a human, I would offer you bread.'.
You say (in common), 'As you are not..'.
You say (in common), 'I was going to offer what I might..'.
Samiyah turns over her wrist.
Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I am honoured that you would wish to aid me in this... task'.
You say (in common), 'Ink is a fish and he eats bugs. Aoide is a human, she eats bread. Seraph is a Fallen Angel, and he eats souls.'.
You say (in common), 'Sustenance takes many forms, and it seems, to me, silly to be upset about that.'.
Ghazkull smiles happily.
You say (in common), 'I am one who would not see anyone go hungry to the point of death.'.
You say (in common), 'So.'.
You say (in common), 'Should the time come that you need someone to help you.'.
You say (in common), 'Let me know. I am willing.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I shall be fine for the time being, I am able to take small sustenance from steaks I make from my vanquished foes'.
You say (in common), 'Though I am not sure if the Sayyida and her loved one would find me appropriate.'.
You shrug.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'the Lost have more pressing issues to be dealing with than the turning of one of their number.'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'There is no more pressing matter than the well being of one of the tribe. ..Ever.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I still have full use of my faculties, one of our number currently does not'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'the Sayyida I feel would have no issue, though I do not speak for her'.
Samiyah's face remains calm but her voice is touched with a distinct chill. 'That one of the Lost can remind blind for all his days, for all I care.'
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I understand your feelings'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but I can and must help him'.
You say (in common), 'I honor your determination. In that task, however, the Lost will have no help from me.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I respect that decision. I already possess that which we require'.
Samiyah says under her breath, 'More's the pity.'
Ghazkull frowns at what you did.
Samiyah regards you calmly.
You say (in common), 'I wish him ill, for what he has done.'.
You say (in common), 'I will not apologize for that/.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I have not asked you to.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'Enough of such dark thoughts.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'agreed'.
You say (in common), 'How can we help you to grow stronger, in the mean time?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'today I am having a 'lazy' day'.
Ghazkull snickers at his own evil thoughts.
You say (in common), 'very well.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but thank you once again for the offer.'.
Ghazkull bows before you.
Samiyah nods. 'Perhaps another time.'
You say (in common), 'if you have need of help, just let me know.'.
You wave.
Clarity
(Log by Ghazkull)
You tell Samiyah (in common), 'when you have finished your errand with your brother, may I speak with you?'.
Samiyah tells you (in common), 'of course!'.
Samiyah tells you (in common), 'do you need me in person? or does this work?'.
You tell Samiyah (in common), 'in person would be better, I am in the Temple of the Lost, I have asked permission from DarkClaw for you to enter *smile*'.
Samiyah tells you (in common), 'it will take me a bit of time but I will be there'.
You tell Samiyah (in common), 'that is fine, I am good at waiting *chuckle*'.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
It is impossible to track here.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
Samiyah tells you (in common), 'Soon! '.
Samiyah tells you (in common), 'I have but one bat wing left'.
Samiyah arrives from the west.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You bow deeply.
You say (in elven), 'thank you for coming. I spoke with Darkclaw about a conversation you and she had about your recent offer.'.
Ghazkull chuckles to himself and you think you hear him say 'sit on!?'
Samiyah coughs.
Samiyah says (in common), 'well.. She was worried that you might bring me harm.'.
You nod.
You say (in elven), 'and she was right to be worried, from what I understand, I may find it difficult. However: If I understood your offer correctly, you simply wished to offer me a goblet of your blood?'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'The Sayyida seemed to distain that idea.. So I do not know if it will do what you need it to do.'.
You nod.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I do not feel comfortable being .. chewed on...'.
You say (in elven), 'I spoke with her about that'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'But I would be willing to offer what is needed, through a cup, yes.'.
You say (in elven), 'the... change would be complete.'.
Samiyah asks gravely, 'Are you accepting of that?'
You say (in elven), 'but I would need to feed to fully sate myself. I count you as a friend and would never knowingly, or willingly take what wasn't offered'.
Samiyah flashes a quick smile behind her veil.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I must ask my brother first. I.. my actions of late have been upsetting him'.
You nod.
Samiyah says (in common), 'and I had not realized how deeply. He attacked one of the Lost, he felt so frustrated. I do not want to upset Cresom further... so if it is a choice.. '.
You nod.
Samiyah says (in common), 'May he enter?'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in elven), 'I don't know that he can'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'he is a great mage, my brother'.
You chuckle.
Samiyah leaves west.
Samiyah arrives from the west.
You hear a distinct pop as Cresom's portal closes up.
Samiyah smiles happily.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on Samiyah.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
It is impossible to track here.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Invis) (Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
Samiyah is here.
You bow before Cresom.
Cresom bows deeply.
look cresom
There isn't much to notice about this person. His clothes are ill-fitting,
and his face hasn't seen a razor since he left his mother's home. Yet...
something about the grace of the way he uses his hands, and a certain
ancient knowledge in his eyes bespeaks to his understanding of the ways
of magic. It would be easy to underestimate him - and many have, to their
peril. His gaze is steadfast, meeting yours without reservation.
Cresom has a special twinkle in his eye.
Cresom is in perfect health.
Cresom is using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) a birchwood rod
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) (Heathen) a simple ring
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) (Heathen) a Wisdom signet ring
<worn around neck> (Invis) (Moderate magic) a golden medallion
<worn around neck> (Invis) (Moderate magic) a golden medallion
<worn on body> (Moderate magic) a breastplate of hardened leather
<worn on head> (Potent magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly
<worn on legs> (Powerful magic) a pair of quilted cloth stockings
<worn on feet> (Moderate magic) worn shoes of a philosopher
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) blood drenched gloves
<worn on arms> The Emerald Vambraces
<worn about body> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a minor globe of invulnerability
<worn about waist> (Moderate magic) (Bloody) a briar-wrapped length of blue chain
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a reinforced leather bracer
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a coiled strip of dauskdraug hide
<wielded> (Powerful magic) (Heathen) a finely crafted rapier
<wielded off-hand> (Moderate magic) a club
<worn with pride> a Pin of Mastery
<worn with pride> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) Silky black hair and rose petals
Samiyah smiles fondly at Cresom. 'Anyone would be lucky to have a brother as protective.'
You nod.
Cresom says (in common), 'found this old stuff in the pit '.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I do not expect that Ghazkull will lose control and harm me.'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'If he does.. perhaps you could sit on him?'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'until he comes to his senses'.
You shake your head.
You say (in elven), 'I am not changed yet'.
You say (in elven), 'and I would wait for DarkClaw before attempting any such thing anyway.'.
Samiyah says (in common), '.. Oh. I thought that is why you needed me here.'.
Samiyah looks puzzled.
You shake your head.
You say (in elven), 'I wanted to clarify your offer'.
Cresom snickers softly.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Oh.'.
Cresom hugs Samiyah.
Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and concealing her face in one of the layers of her veil.
Cresom bows deeply.
Samiyah says (in common), 'well, I am not the brightest girl sometimes.'.
Cresom leaves west.
You chuckle.
You say (in elven), 'it is fine, I think I may have been a little misleading'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I am willing to give blood, to aid you in your Becoming.'.
You bow deeply.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Is it a .. a.. rudeness.. to offer it in a cup and not offer my wrist? I do not know the manners of such a thing.'.
You say (in elven), 'that... I'm not entirely sure. I would not expect you to offer your wrist as you stated earlier, you do not like the idea of being 'chewed on.
You smirk.
Samiyah says (in common), 'No, friends do not bite friends.'.
You say (in elven), 'and in all honesty, I currently am not comfortable with 'chewing on' people. Although I am sure
that will change'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'but.. friends help one another.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Samiyah pauses.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I.. I do not think my spirit will affect my blood'.
You say (in elven), 'I shall speak with Darkclaw when she is next here. She, had some matters of an immortal nature to attend to.'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'but you should know that I was hurt recently, and my spirit is .. is.. different, now. But again -- you would be taking only blood, and not spirit, so..'.
You nod.
Samiyah says (in common), 'very well. When your Sayyida is ready.'.
You nod.
Samiyah says (in common), 'When you are ready. I stand ready.'.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in elven), 'I will speak with her when she returns'.
You nod.
You bow deeply.
You say (in elven), 'Thank you, Samiyah'.
Samiyah leaves west.
The Waiting
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Dark Purple Aura) Evie is resting here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Hello'.
Evie smiles at Samiyah.
Evie says (in common), 'Hiya'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Is Ghazkull back?'.
Evie nods.
Evie's personal ID mage for the evening has returned.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Ghazkull... usually, when people offer to help you.. it is nice to take them up on it within some reasonable time frame.'.
Ghazkull blushes.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I understand, Samiyah'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'If I am not worthy to help you, you and your Sayyida could have just said so.'.
Samiyah rubs absentmindedly at her bloodshot, aching eyes.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'there have been circumstances that have been beyond our control and you yourself have not been... well'.
Samiyah snaps, 'I am FINE!'
Ghazkull nods.
Samiyah storms out.
The Transformation
7 players.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme
Elf [ Cl:27 Wa:27 ] Angriff Mi, Charred and Lost *AE*
Hum [ Anfa an Caillte ] Belgarion Foul Betrayer *LOST* **DarkClaw**
Hum [ Demigoddess ] DarkClaw, Evolution of the Lost Ones -= Belgarion =-
Elf [ Ra:10 Ma:15 ] Ghazkull Mahsong, Heartbringer. Fated to be Lost.
Hum [ Sh:20 Ra:22 ] Evie Fee Fi Fo Fum *Lost* ... No bread here
Elf [ Ra:29 Th:21 Ma:30 ] Kahann, The Hutt Family Battle Mage.
Samiyah tells Ghazkull (in common), '*abruptly, wearily* I am still ... I will. . The offer stands. But I cannot wait much longer.'.
Ghazkull tells Samiyah (in elven), '*nod* I understand, as I tried to say earlier, there have been circumstances beyond mine and DarkClaw's control'.
Samiyah tells Ghazkull (in common), '.. Yes or no?'.
Ghazkull tells Samiyah (in elven), 'we do accept your offer, I have always accepted your offer.'.
Samiyah tells Ghazkull (in common), 'May I enter? '.
DarkClaw tells Samiyah, 'Sami, are you sure you wish to come here? Belgarion is here.'.
DarkClaw tells Samiyah, 'You are more than welcome here, of course.'.
Samiyah arrives from the west.
Ghazkull bows before Samiyah.
Evie beams a smile at Samiyah.
Samiyah bows carefully before the Sayyida.
DarkClaw smiles at her.
DarkClaw says, 'Good evening, Sami.'.
Samiyah nods in acknowledgement of Ghazkull and Evie and Angriff.
Angriff ftells, 'now that i fed you do we get to turn the lights off and get naked?'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'LOL'.
Angriff ftells, ';)'.
Samiyah clasps her hands to conceal the slight tremor to them.
Samiyah says (in common), 'What is to be done?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Samiyah, firstly, allow me to answer your question posed to Evie earlier.'.
Evie ftells, ':-p'.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
The corpse of Belgarion is lying here.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
Samiyah is here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Angriff is resting here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Belgarion is here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Evie is resting here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I was merely enquiring about lyricals and bards as I was interested in them at the time, and you are a bard. So I felt it fitting to ask you'.
DarkClaw raises a brow at Sami, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Samiyah nods, one hand lifting to still the chimes in her veil.
Samiyah says (in common), 'a moment.'.
Samiyah leaves west.
Samiyah arrives from the west.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Samiyah frowns in irritation at the sound.
Samiyah says (in common), 'is there .. a specific ... manner of this thing? A way it should be done?'.
Ghazkull chuckles, evidently amused.
DarkClaw says, 'Samiyah...I know of your displeasure for Belgarion, but he is our ordained and I WILL NOT have him ignored in my presence. He deserves at least that much respect from you.'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Samiyah says (in common), 'He does not, Sayyida.'.
Samiyah leaves west.
Angriff throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
DarkClaw growls. Grrrrrrrrrr...
Angriff ftells, 'ok belgarion ready?'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'she is definitely a hotheaded one'.
Angriff ftells, 'i should kill her'.
Entrance to Temple Courtyard
[Exits: west up]
Samiyah is here.
Angriff arrives from above.
Angriff leaves west.
Angriff arrives from the west.
Angriff leaves west.
Samiyah gives no bow, simply looks at DarkClaw.
DarkClaw growls, whipping towards you. "I don't care WHAT you do outside of my temple, but in OUR home, that is the least you can do. I have been very understanding, I think, of the tensions between you two.'.
DarkClaw sighs.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I was there for Ghazkull. And out of .. of kindness... to him.... I thought to show him aid.'.
DarkClaw says, 'I know you were, but you made it a point to acknowledge all others BUT him.'.
Samiyah explodes. "Tensions!?! He ATTACKED me! Without provocation! Without reason. Simply ... man-hurt-feelings! He is lucky I did not address it more directly than simply ignoring him.'.
DarkClaw sighs wearily and rubs a hand over her temples.
Samiyah absentmindedly slips her hand down to her hip, as if to check the position of a weapon that is not there.
Samiyah says (in common), 'YOU yourself apologized for his deed - but he never has. Instead, he mocks me. Still, I try and help your people, keep my heart open to the Lost... But I will NOT honor him and I will NOT ...'.
Samiyah shakes in rage.
Samiyah rubs absentmindedly at her bloodshot, aching eyes.
DarkClaw says, 'I am not asking you to honor him. But he IS my ordained AND one of my children. So, please understand...'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'That it is better for me to bow and humble myself before the one who broke our friendship, than for him to apologize?'.
Samiyah looks at DarkClaw curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Belgarion arrives from the west.
Belgarion empowers the aqua crystal sphere.
Belgarion leaves west.
Samiyah says (in common), 'If you command it , Sayyida, it shall be done.'.
DarkClaw says, 'I did not ask you to bow. You did not bow before the others. You simply nodded.'.
Belgarion arrives from the west.
Belgarion empowers the ruddy crystal sphere.
Belgarion leaves up.
Samiyah says (in common), 'If he keeps casting things on me, there will be no kindness.'.
DarkClaw raises an eyebrow.
Belgarion arrives from above.
Belgarion leaves west.
Samiyah says (in common), 'He empowered a sphere and I felt a spell. I do not know what it was. If he casts on me again, I will strike him in return. I will not turn my cheek again.'.
Ghazkull prays, 'the temple is empty now'.
Ghazkull prays, 'except for me'.
DarkClaw sighs. "Do as you see fit. I'm tired of being in the middle."
Samiyah blinks.
DarkClaw says, 'I wouldn't stop you even if I could. He has it coming. I was not aware that he was troubling you beyond the first attack either.'
Samiyah says (in common), 'Lady, you just asked me to honor your Ordained, and twice in as many moments, he sought to cast spells on me in your presence'.
DarkClaw says, 'As I just stated, I wasn't aware of that until now. I was only aware of the one attack.'.
Samiyah repeats herself. "Just. Now." She gestures at you. "Right in front of you."
DarkClaw says, 'I am saying I asked you to acknowledge his presence BEFORE I knew about that.'.
Samiyah says bitterly, 'and yet, witnessed with your own eyes, it changes nothing.'
Samiyah murmurs, 'Seraph was right.'
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Samiyah leaves west.
Samiyah tells Ghazkull (in common), 'I am sorry. But your ... brother... is being aggressive and casting spells and I do not feel safe entering your home.'.
Ghazkull tells Samiyah (in elven), 'my brother is no longer here, however I respect your wishes, where shall I meet you?'.
The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
Any experienced adventurer can tell you that it isn't always easy to
find food. For new adventurers this task is even more difficult.
Originally this room was built to feed those adventurers who could not
do it for themselves. Dues negotiations with guild members forced
cutbacks in the staff and building maintenance so that all that is left
now is a fountain where you can still get a drink.
A small white fountain gushes forth here.
Samiyah sits down on the edge of the fountain, shaking.
Samiyah tells Ghazkull (in common), 'I am in the kitchen.'.
Ghazkull tells Samiyah (in elven), 'one moment'.
DarkClaw tells Samiyah, 'I did not ask you to honor him or even acknowledge him after I learned of it. I'm not sure what you're expecting of me, Sami.'.
Entrance to Temple Courtyard
[Exits: west up]
Ghazkull arrives from above.
Ghazkull comforts DarkClaw.
Ghazkull prays, 'she has asked me to come to the kitchen, are you doing okay?'.
DarkClaw tells Samiyah, 'I am trying to tell you that he did not do that in my presence until after I made the demand. And I have not said anything further about honoring him or acknowledging him.'.
Ghazkull leaves west.
DarkClaw tells Ghazkull, 'Dealing with a stubborn bard!'.
The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
Ghazkull arrives from the west.
Ghazkull bows deeply.
Samiyah gets a delicate emerald crystal goblet from a saddlebag.
Samiyah gives a delicate emerald crystal goblet to Ghazkull.
Samiyah says (in common), 'hold that, if you will.'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I cannot manage the knife and the goblet and my wrist.'.
Ghazkull puts a small wooden cup overlaid with glyphs in bag made from Belgarion hide.
Ghazkull chuckles, evidently amused.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'of course'.
Samiyah ducks her head and murmurs, 'I practiced. Or tried to.'
Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.
Samiyah gets a finely crafted rapier from a sack of ill-gotten loot.
Samiyah wields a finely crafted rapier.
Ghazkull holds the goblet under Samiyah's wrist.
Samiyah slides the rapier along the inside of her arm, catching the veins but not the tendons.
Blood immediately wells forth.
Ghazkull tells DarkClaw (in elven), 'hehe, yeah, we're in kitchen'.
DarkClaw tells Ghazkull, 'She's not speaking to me.'.
Ghazkull tells DarkClaw (in elven), 'she's cut her wrist'.
Ghazkull tells DarkClaw (in elven), 'in kitchen'.
It flows in a strong trickle down the curve of her wrist and falls....
The crimson fluid's scent fills the room.
DarkClaw emerges from a thick layer of mist as it dissipates and seeps into the ground, a soft whisper filling the area.
Ghazkull looks at the fluid trickling from Samiyah's wrist.
The cup slowly fills, droplets flowing freely down her dusky skin.
The heady scent calls to you.
Ghazkull looks hungrily at the goblet.
Samiyah watches the level of blood in the goblet, raising her other hand, ready to put pressure on the wound.
DarkClaw says, 'Wait...'.
Ghazkull's eyes flicker momentarily, acknowledging the presence of DarkClaw.
Samiyah does not continue her movement, frozen, at the Immortal's command.
Blood continues to well forth, spilling over her fingers and into the near-full cup.
The crimson liquid reaches the cup's lip.
DarkClaw looks to Sami, a mixture of emotions on her features, along with a look of questioning.
Samiyah's arm begins to tremble, the droplets splashing.
DarkClaw whispers, "Are you sure, Sami?"
Samiyah says quietly, 'I have said that I would do this thing.'
Samiyah asks quietly, 'May I move?'
DarkClaw says, 'You may, of course.'.
Samiyah lays her hand over the cut, pressing hard to stop the flow.
The cup brims over, blood spilling onto the floor.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Samiyah'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I thank you'.
Samiyah wraps a strip of linen around her arm and sits down abruptly on the fountain's edge.
Samiyah says (in common), '.. if you were human, I would make you bread... '.
She shrugs slightly.
Ghazkull glances questioningly up at DarkClaw, 'So it is finally time'
Belgarion tells DarkClaw (in common), 'everything ok?'.
Ghazkull chuckles at his own joke, since none of you would.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'part of me always thought this was a bad dream'.
DarkClaw nods once to Ghazkull. "If you are sure."
Samiyah watches the droplets dance on the edge of the goblet, and then down at the floor where a spattering of droplets marks the stones.
DarkClaw says distractedly, "Sami...I can seal that for you if you wish."
Samiyah says firmly, 'No, Lady.'
DarkClaw tells Belgarion, 'As alright as it's going to be.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'as a wise bard once said to me, the only way is forward.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Very well.'.
Ghazkull bows before Samiyah.
Ghazkull raises the goblet to his lips.
Ghazkull tips the goblet slowly, grimacing slightly as the liquid reaches his taste buds.
Ghazkull swallows and starts to lower the goblet.
Samiyah smiles crookedly. 'Desert bard. Has a bit of a gamey taste to it. Not a cultured, refined vintage.'
Ghazkull's eyes seem to become even more focused and he raises the goblet to his lips tipping it further this time.
Ghazkull drinks deeply and intensely, emptying the goblet completely.
Ghazkull looks around the room.
Ghazkull blinks.
Samiyah watches more closely, her hand falling to her hip, as if preparing to unclip a weapon, if need be.
Ghazkull runs to the corner of the room and vomits uncontrollably.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Star...'.
Ghazkull vomits again.
Samiyah blinks in surprise at the vomiting, and dips a bit of linen into the fountain, wetting it. She offers it mutely.
DarkClaw whispers, "That's normal, Ghaz."
Ghazkull nods in recognition to you.
Ghazkull stands up, looking around the room once more.
Ghazkull blushes.
Samiyah again offers the linen, not realizing it is with the hand that was cut.
Ghazkull stares past the linen at the cut on the bard's wrist.
Samiyah gestures with the rag. 'You have .. soil.. on your face..'
Ghazkull raises his hand to his face, brushing the spattered liquid aside, his eyes still intently focused on the bards wrist.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'No!'.
Samiyah blinks.
DarkClaw moves to stand between Ghazkull and Sami. "Focus. You have had all you can have from her."
Ghazkull nods in recognition to you.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I made a promise to her.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but... it is, compelling...'.
DarkClaw searches Ghazkull's face, "It is...overpowering...but you must fight it."
Samiyah says, "I am the baker. Not the bread..." Her tone is wry, at first, but slides off into a mumble as she sits down hard on the floor.
Ghazkull looks at DarkClaw, his face a multitude of emotions. Anger, Hunger, Thirst.
DarkClaw nods once, "You're strong. You can do it. There are...others you can feed from."
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I cannot stay here'.
Samiyah leans back against the fountain's edge, her face pale from blood loss and exhaustion.
DarkClaw says, 'Then go.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I must go'.
Ghazkull leaves west.
DarkClaw produces a loaf of bread and offers it to Sami.
Samiyah raises a shaking hand in refusal.
DarkClaw raises a brow, "Why do you refuse?"
Samiyah says faintly, 'Because I do not want it.'
DarkClaw says, 'You should eat to regain your strength.'.
Samiyah shakes her head. 'I do not need to eat.'
Ghazkull tells DarkClaw (in elven), 'if you are able, please come to me.'.
DarkClaw sighs and puts the bread down next to the fountain and takes her leave. "As you wish."
DarkClaw grins and bares her fangs. Tendrils of fog rise from the ground, twisting their way up and around her form to shroud it from view.
Samiyah draws her injured arm in against her body, holding it to her chest.
Samiyah lays her head against the cool stones of the fountain, shaking in weariness.
Samiyah get a delicate emerald crystal goblet, tucking it into a pouch.
Samiyah says to herself, through clenched teeth, 'No weakness, girl.'
Samiyah says to herself, through clenched teeth, 'Get. Up. Desert. Girl.'
Samiyah levers herself up into to unsteady legs, using the fountain for support.
Drops of blood from her wrist flow onto the stones and the surface of the water.
Samiyah staggers to the door, and out to the hall.
The Baths
[Exits: north]
You are in a spacious chamber. Marble benches surround the room, facing in
toward the large bathing pool that fills its center. Steam curls up from its
waters, and you are aware of the warm humidity that fills the air. Water
flows forth from a statue in the center of the pool, keeping it hot
and fresh. A marble archway leads out to the north.
Samiyah half-falls onto one of the benches near the warmest of the pools, the steam enveloping her.
Samiyah murmurs, 'NOW I can sleep... Ghazkull, I hope helping you was worth having to wait.'
Samiyah sleeps.
On Top Of Cillidellia
[Exits: south west]
(Token magic) A huge loom seems to grow from the floor here.
(Invis) (Dark Purple Aura) Ghazkull is here.
Ghazkull blinks as the smoke clears.
DarkClaw says, 'How're you feeling?'.
Ghazkull walks softly over to the loom, running his hands lightly over it, lost in memories.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I was born here.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'not many know that, as I made Loth-Llorien my home from an early age'.
DarkClaw says, 'Why did you move?'.
Ghazkull sits down and thinks deeply.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'it's a very isolated land between here and Safehaven, the only way to get anywhere is by boat unless you can fly. But when things got too much, i'd come up here. Something about this loom used to 'centre' me if you understand my meaning?'.
DarkClaw mumbles distractedly, "I believe so."
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I am truly lost'.
DarkClaw searches your features and shrugs lazily, "Perhaps you are merely just found."
Ghazkull's lips move as he ponders the statement, finally he breathes, 'The Tower'
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you did indeed find me, at great personal risk to yourself, and you saved me'.
A student arrives from the west.
Ghazkull chuckles, evidently amused.
DarkClaw smiles softly and reaches out to brush her knuckles across your cheek, "I would have done it differently, were I able."
Ghazkull glances at the student, his gaze wandering to the bared throat.
Ghazkull utters the words, 'vampiric touch'.
Ghazkull's vampiric touch devastates a student!
Ghazkull attacks, but a student manages to scramble out of the way.
Ghazkull attacks and narrowly misses a student.
A student hits Ghazkull.
Ghazkull utters the words, 'magic missile'.
Ghazkull's magic missile maims a student!
Ghazkull attacks and narrowly misses a student.
Ghazkull's stab decimates a student.
A student mauls Ghazkull.
Ghazkull's armor deflects a student's attack.
Ghazkull utters the words, 'magic missile'.
Ghazkull's magic missile MUTILATES a student!
A student is DEAD!!
You hear a student's death cry.
Ghazkull gets 30 gold coins from the corpse of a student.
Ghazkull sinks his teeth into the students neck biting down hard.
Samiyah tells Pyre (in common), 'little bard'.
Samiyah tells Pyre (in common), 'come to the kitchen'.
Pyre tells Samiyah (in common), 'a few minutes? taking out a little last aggression on some guys in the newbie area.'.
Pyre tells Samiyah (in common), '(just a couple minutes?)'.
Samiyah tells Pyre (in common), '(in char) *sighs* Fine. Yet again, I will wait on the Lost.'.
Samiyah tells Pyre (in common), '(ooc - No prob!)'.
Pyre ftells, 'Anyone ever heard this one before? Just get better with hailstorm!'.
Pyre ftells, 'You tell Samiyah (in common), 'We're Lost.....it takes us longer to find places.'.'.
DarkClaw watches you quietly, a brief lick of her own lips as she inhales the sweet scent.
DarkClaw ftells, '*snicker* True enough.'.
Pyre ftells, 'she said something about yet again having to wait on Lost.'.
Pyre ftells, 'I responded with that. :)'.
Ghazkull's eyes close and he clutches the student closer to him, knees buckling under the extra weight.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Who is she waiting on?'.
Pyre ftells, 'No idea.'.
Pyre ftells, 'Shall I ask?'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'No'.
Pyre ftells, 'nod'.
Angriff ftells, 'i dunno but i should kill her'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'She and I are...not on good terms at the moment.'.
Ghazkull starts to twitch as the students blood fills his body.
Pyre ftells, '*doh* That's a bummer. Unless it's not?'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'Please do not kill her'.
Angriff ftells, 'i WILL!'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'she has.... helped me greatly today'.
Angriff ftells, 'yes but we be chaotic evil'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'I know, I ask only that you do nothing today, until I have spoken to her once more.'.
DarkClaw reaches out a hand and clamps it around your arm, her voice firm, "Stop, Ghaz. You cannot drink dead blood."
Belgarion ftells, 'you and who are not on good terms?'.
Ghazkull releases the lifeless corpse, slumping to the ground.
Angriff ftells, 'darkclaw you thirsty?'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Always'.
Angriff ftells, 'good cuz boy i gotta pee bad'.
Ghazkull starts to shiver.
Pyre ftells, '(not right)'.
Angriff ftells, ':P'.
Pyre ftells, 'Anyone ever heard this one before? firestorm of the gods!'.
Ghazkull lips start moving, soundlessly.
Pyre gossips (in common), 'Is Samiyah the only non-Lost on?'.
Angriff ftells, 'either she is laughing......or she is about to rift me'.
Pyre ftells, 'Anyone ever heard this one before? acid blastin' around the christmas tree!'.
Pyre ftells, 'I think maybe she's in shock.'.
Pyre ftells, 'Anyone ever heard this one before? No minotaur is to blame!'.
Pyre ftells, 'Anyone ever heard this one before? The man with all the attunements!'.
Ghazkull goes silent and still.
DarkClaw watches the change, knowing there is nothing she can do but wait it out, a soft sigh escaping her lips.
DarkClaw murmurs, "It will be better soon"
Ghazkull's breathing gets stronger and faster, a rasping noise escaping his lips.
Ghazkull's eyes flicker open and he stands, groggily.
Ghazkull stumbles against the guardrail.
Pyre ftells, 'Ghazkull even, I have an item for you. mind if I pass through you DC?'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'can it wait a few?'.
DarkClaw murmurs, "Easy. Sit for a bit first."
Pyre ftells, 'sure.'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'You can sac it, Pyre. I'll wait before giving it.'.
Pyre ftells, 'Ok.'.
Pyre sacrifices a delicate emerald crystal goblet to you.
Ghazkull sits down, his head resting against a guardrail support.
Ghazkull rests.
DarkClaw reaches down and runs a hand over the loom idly, distant memories taunting her.
DarkClaw murmurs, "How do you feel?"
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'different'.
Ghazkull laughs at himself. Let's all join in!!!
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'what an understatement.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I feel hungry'.
DarkClaw whispers, "You will always feel that...to an extent."
DarkClaw continues, "It is part of our curse."
Ghazkull shrugs, 'I feel other things, anger still, I feel embarrassed for what happened in the kitchen.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but the overriding feeling is hunger'.
You nod in recognition to him.
DarkClaw says, 'You have to learn to fight the thirst...to never let it take control of you.'.
Ghazkull looks at DarkClaw, 'How do you manage it?'
DarkClaw smirks and shrugs lightly, "We have no choice. Should we let the thirst take control...we would lose ourselves entirely."
Ghazkull stands up.
Ghazkull steps away from the guardrail, taking a step towards DarkClaw.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I must learn to control something that is this compelling!?'.
Ghazkull looks back at the corpse.
DarkClaw nods once. "Yes. It gets easier...in time."
Ghazkull bends down and reaches into a pocket of the students robe, you hear a chink as though a couple of coins have knocked together.
Ghazkull murmurs softly, 'for your service'
Ghazkull stiffens suddenly, 'She is here'
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I cannot face her, I nearly broke my promise to her'.
DarkClaw shakes her head.
DarkClaw says, 'You ARE strong enough.'.
Samiyah arrives from the south.
Samiyah checks on Ghazkull's health.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Ghazkull nods slowly, his gaze moving to the bard.
Ghazkull starts to tremble.
DarkClaw whispers, "Her blood will ALWAYS call to you, but you must NOT listen."
The corpse of a student decays into dust.
Samiyah leaves south.
Ghazkull closes his eyes and takes a few deep breaths.
DarkClaw says, 'I will always be here for you, not always at your side.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Please, Leave me for now, there is much I must contemplate'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'and... Star?'.
DarkClaw nods, "Yes, Ghaz?"
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Thank you'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'for being here'.
DarkClaw shakes her head sadly, "There is nothing to thank me for."
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'for saving me'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'for giving me a home'.
DarkClaw smiles suddenly, "Okay, for that you can thank me."
DarkClaw winks suggestively at Ghazkull.
Ghazkull laughs.
DarkClaw says, 'Call if you should need me.'.
Ghazkull nods.
DarkClaw gathers the shadows about her and departs.
Ghazkull sits back down and stares into the loom, lost in thought.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Dark Purple Aura) Angriff is resting here.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Mana is full!'.
DarkClaw snuggles Angriff.
Ghazkull ftells, 'in that case'.
Ghazkull prays, 'summon'.
Ghazkull arrives suddenly.
Ghazkull snickers softly.
DarkClaw ftells, 'Oh, Ghaz.'.
DarkClaw ftells, 'I have that thing from Pyre for you.'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'oh'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'cool'.
DarkClaw tells Ghazkull, 'But I think it might be too late? Hehe.'.
DarkClaw gives a delicate emerald crystal goblet to Ghazkull.
Ghazkull tells DarkClaw (in elven), '*laugh*'.
Samiyah tells Angriff (in common), 'I would like to get more scores for Pyre, but I do not have locate. Would you be willing?'.
Samiyah tells Angriff (in common), 'If you can locate them, I can fetch them for him.'.
The Apology
The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
A small white fountain gushes forth here.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'Samiyah'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'yes?'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I... wanted to apologize'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'for what I nearly did'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Nearly doing, is not doing.'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Thinking about doing, is not doing.'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Only action is doing.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I saw you in Cillidelia, how did you know I would be there?'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I looked for elf places. You were not in Loth Lorien. Were I able to go home.. I would, when I am deeply hurt. It is where we all retreat.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I did not wish to intrude. You seemed... '.
Samiyah gestures a bit vaguely. 'Busy. But.. recovering. So...'.
Ghazkull closes his eyes and takes a few deep breaths.
Samiyah says (in common), 'There was scrubbing to do, so I came here to do it.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'you shouldn't have to do that!'.
Samiyah shrugs and says (in common), 'It needed doing. Such things are women's work.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I must go now, I have much learning to do'.
Samiyah nods, one hand stilling the charms in her veil.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'but Thank you once again'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'you are welcome, butterfly.'.
Ghazkull smiles wryly, 'butterfly'
Samiyah blinks. 'I.. did not mean that as an insult.'
Samiyah says (in common), 'I did not mean to use the word at all. It is my term for.. becoming.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'it just took me by surprise'.
Samiyah says (in common), 'it is my own word for what I seek to become.'.
Ghazkull nods.
Samiyah says (in common), 'I meant nothing bad.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'I took no offense, I was just, surprised. It is something to consider.'.
Ghazkull bows before Samiyah.
Samiyah says (in common), 'Be well, Ghazkull. I am glad that you have Become.'.
Ghazkull says (in elven), 'and you, Samiyah'.
Ghazkull leaves before he loses what little control he has mustered.
For events that follow, see The Heartbringer's Journey.