The Soul Stealer's Strategy - Revision history

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	[[Category:Logs]] [[Category:Seraph]] [[Category:Cordir]] [[Category:Lost]] [[Category:RP]]		[[Category:Logs]] [[Category:Seraph]] [[Category:Cordir]] [[Category:Lost]] [[Category:RP]][[Category:Samiyah]]
	Note: This block of logs does contain edited Immortal channels. It is posted with the specific written permission of all of the Immortals involved, and a Greater God.<BR>		Note: This block of logs does contain edited Immortal channels. It is posted with the specific written permission of all of the Immortals involved, and a Greater God.<BR>
	Primary Participants in these scenes: [[Seraph]], [[DarkClaw]], [[Wish]], [[Katrana]], [[Cordir]], [[Samiyah]], [[Belgarion]], [[Cresom]] .<BR>		Primary Participants in these scenes: [[Seraph]], [[DarkClaw]], [[Wish]], [[Katrana]], [[Cordir]], [[Samiyah]], [[Belgarion]], [[Cresom]] .<BR>

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			[[Category:Logs]] [[Category:Seraph]] [[Category:Cordir]] [[Category:Lost]] [[Category:RP]]
			Note: This block of logs does contain edited Immortal channels. It is posted with the specific written permission of all of the Immortals involved, and a Greater God.<BR>
			Primary Participants in these scenes: [[Seraph]], [[DarkClaw]], [[Wish]], [[Katrana]], [[Cordir]], [[Samiyah]], [[Belgarion]], [[Cresom]] .<BR>
			More on this RP storyline can be found in:<BR>
			* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
			* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
			* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
			* [[The Soul Stealer's Plan]]
			* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
			<BR>
	==02/18/2013==		==02/18/2013==
	===A Bargain Is Struck===		===A Bargain Is Struck===

Samiyah: /* Healing */

2013-02-21T17:01:08Z

Healing

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	only exit is to the south, through a small carved out of the coral wall.<BR>		only exit is to the south, through a small carved out of the coral wall.<BR>
	A dark haired, robed woman lays here in a sprawl, comatose.<BR>		A dark haired, robed woman lays here in a sprawl, comatose.<BR>
			<BR>
			l woman<BR>
			Heavy robes of black cover the figure that lays sprawled upon the sands<BR>
			of the cave. Her face is partially covered by the tangle of many braids<BR>
			in the desert style, but it is clear she is deeply injured: blood oozes<BR>
			from her nose and ears and eyes - some fresh, some dried some hours ago.<BR>
			Her breathing is shallow, barely discernible, and her pulse is thready.<BR>
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	Someone steps out of the shadows.<BR>		Someone steps out of the shadows.<BR>
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	Samiyah nods slightly at your words, and drifts off into sleep.<BR>		Samiyah nods slightly at your words, and drifts off into sleep.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>

	===Unwelcome===		===Unwelcome===
	<BR>		<BR>

Samiyah: /* The Power of Prayer */

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The Power of Prayer

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	''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?''<BR>		''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?''<BR>
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	Seraph: I do not care what others think of me<BR>		''Seraph: I do not care what others think of me''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	''DarkClaw: softer I thought Samiyah meant something to you.''<BR>		''DarkClaw: softer I thought Samiyah meant something to you.''<BR>
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	Samiyah stays in place, staring at the floor.<BR>		Samiyah stays in place, staring at the floor.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Ghazkull surveys the scene, unsure what to make of the situation, 'Samiyah, are you okay?'<BR>		Ghazkull surveys the scene, unsure what to make of the situation, 'Samiyah, are you okay?'<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Someone says, 'everything has a weakness'.<BR>		Someone says, 'everything has a weakness'.<BR>

Samiyah: /* The Power of Prayer */

2013-02-21T16:44:12Z

The Power of Prayer

Samiyah: /* The Power of Prayer */

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The Power of Prayer

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Samiyah: /* Seeking Instruction */

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Seeking Instruction

Samiyah: /* The Quest Is Given */

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The Quest Is Given

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	You say (in common), 'He offered me a bargain last night'.<BR>		You say (in common), 'He offered me a bargain last night'.<BR>
	You say (in common), 'but I would not take it until I has spoken with You of it.'.		You say (in common), 'but I would not take it until I has spoken with You of it.'.<BR>
	Someone says, 'we spoke about it just now'.		<BR>
			Someone says, 'we spoke about it just now'.<BR>
	Someone says, 'when I see Wish holding Similus then you can seek out the Nashite beliefs if you want'.<BR>		Someone says, 'when I see Wish holding Similus then you can seek out the Nashite beliefs if you want'.<BR>
	Someone says, 'the choice is yours of course'.		Someone says, 'the choice is yours of course'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say (in common), ‘I find it offensive and blasphemous... but I will learn of it if that is the price to learn of You.'.<BR>		You say (in common), ‘I find it offensive and blasphemous... but I will learn of it if that is the price to learn of You.'.<BR>
	You say (in common), 'it, being Nashism'.<BR>		You say (in common), 'it, being Nashism'.<BR>
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	Someone says, 'that is your choice '.<BR>		Someone says, 'that is your choice '.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib. I understand.'.		You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib. I understand.'.<BR>
	Samiyah glances around.		Samiyah glances around.<BR>
			<BR>
	Someone says, ‘I see you touched the helm'.<BR>		Someone says, ‘I see you touched the helm'.<BR>
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	Someone nods.<BR>		Someone nods.<BR>
	Someone says, 'if I was you, I would start seeking Nash now. I believe Wish will keep his word'.		Someone says, 'if I was you, I would start seeking Nash now. I believe Wish will keep his word'.<BR>
	Someone says, 'yet again your choice'.		Someone says, 'yet again your choice'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib. I understand.'.<BR>		You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib. I understand.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Someone turns and walks into the shadows.		Someone turns and walks into the shadows.<BR>
	Samiyah swallows nervously. "As is this."		<BR>
			Samiyah swallows nervously. "As is this."<BR>
			Samiyah starts to reach up to her veil, then lets her hand fall.<BR>
	Samiyah sighs, falling silent at Your departure.<BR>		Samiyah sighs, falling silent at Your departure.<BR>
	Samiyah leans against the wall, sliding down it to sit on the floor.<BR>		Samiyah leans against the wall, sliding down it to sit on the floor.<BR>
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	You gossip (in common), 'Again my thanks!'.		You gossip (in common), 'Again my thanks!'.
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	===Seeking Instruction===		===Seeking Instruction===
	Seraph: cordir a moment?<BR>		Seraph: cordir a moment?<BR>

Samiyah: /* The Quest Is Given */

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The Quest Is Given

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	~~===The Quest Is Given===~~
	===The Quest Is Given===		===The Quest Is Given===
	Someone tells you, 'come to Wendell'.<BR>		Someone tells you, 'come to Wendell'.<BR>

Samiyah: The Soul Stealer's Strategy

2013-02-21T16:30:50Z

The Soul Stealer's Strategy

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	Samiyah ends a prayer, takes a breath, and begins another.<BR>		Samiyah ends a prayer, takes a breath, and begins another.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	(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) <BR>		(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, but he leaves when DarkClaw appears. Additional communication is on Immtalk) <BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Samiyah continues her silent entreaties.<BR>		Samiyah continues her silent entreaties.<BR>
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	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?"'.<BR>		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?"'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: order her to speak. see if that works<BR>		''Seraph: order her to speak. see if that works''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Samiyah takes a breath, her lips moving in silence.<BR>		Samiyah takes a breath, her lips moving in silence.<BR>
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	Samiyah prays aloud, "I have done all that You asked, learned that which You wished to teach.."<BR>		Samiyah prays aloud, "I have done all that You asked, learned that which You wished to teach.."<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: did it work?<BR>		''Seraph: did it work?''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw frowns and pulls her hand back, seemingly unsure of what to do.<BR>		DarkClaw frowns and pulls her hand back, seemingly unsure of what to do.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw: She is under the impression that you are...leaving.<BR>		''DarkClaw: She is under the impression that you are...leaving.''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Samiyah falls into silent prayer once more, lips moving mutely.<BR>		Samiyah falls into silent prayer once more, lips moving mutely.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: I have left <BR>		''Seraph: I have left'' <BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw says, 'Sami, tell me what you mean. Where is Seraph going?'.<BR>		DarkClaw says, 'Sami, tell me what you mean. Where is Seraph going?'.<BR>
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	Samiyah takes a single breath, and continues her prayers.<BR>		Samiyah takes a single breath, and continues her prayers.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw: You may have left the room, but you are STILL here, and you choose not to answer her call.<BR>		''DarkClaw: You may have left the room, but you are STILL here, and you choose not to answer her call.''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Samiyah continues her prayers, unmoving.<BR>		Samiyah continues her prayers, unmoving.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: I will not answer her.<BR>		''Seraph: I will not answer her.''<BR>
	Seraph: people always say I control her - well, now she is free.<BR>		''Seraph: people always say I control her - well, now she is free.''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	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?<BR>		''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?''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: I do not care what others think of me<BR>		Seraph: I do not care what others think of me<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw: softer I thought Samiyah meant something to you.<BR>		''DarkClaw: softer I thought Samiyah meant something to you.''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: but she shouldn't carry my burdens<BR>		''Seraph: but she shouldn't carry my burdens''<BR>
	Seraph: if she didn't matter, I would still walk with her<BR>		''Seraph: if she didn't matter, I would still walk with her''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw: Yet you are giving her something far worse to contend with. To love someone, or befriend someone, is to accept those burdens.<BR>		''DarkClaw: Yet you are giving her something far worse to contend with. To love someone, or befriend someone, is to accept those burdens.''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw growls to herself, then murmurs, "He has not forgotten you, Sami. He is merely...stubborn."<BR>		DarkClaw growls to herself, then murmurs, "He has not forgotten you, Sami. He is merely...stubborn."<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: love and friendship - that is not what she feels for me<BR>		''Seraph: love and friendship - that is not what she feels for me''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	DarkClaw: Regardless of what she feels, or how you classify it, you are only replacing one kind of burden with another...loss.<BR>		''DarkClaw: Regardless of what she feels, or how you classify it, you are only replacing one kind of burden with another...loss''.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph: fine I will get her to speak<BR>		''Seraph: fine. I will get her to speak''<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Samiyah catches her breath and begins another prayer.<BR>		Samiyah catches her breath and begins another prayer.<BR>

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	You say, 'well then.'.<BR>		You say, 'well then.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'Reform, maybe, but never destroy.’.		Seraph says, 'Reform, maybe, but never destroy.’.<BR>
	You say, 'In what sense?'.		<BR>
			You say, 'In what sense?'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Seraph says, 'Well, if someone is sick, I change their soul and heal them'.<BR>		Seraph says, 'Well, if someone is sick, I change their soul and heal them'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	You say, 'as in "let's change this elven infant into a turtle instead"'.<BR>		You say, 'as in "let's change this elven infant into a turtle instead"'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'no, but if the turtle was needed more than the child, then yes'.		Seraph says, 'no, but if the turtle was needed more than the child, then yes'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'or "let’s take this Paladin and corrupt them to evil against their will"?'.<BR>		You say, 'or "let’s take this Paladin and corrupt them to evil against their will"?'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'No, people make their own choices. I can just show them the other option'.		Seraph says, 'No, people make their own choices. I can just show them the other option'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, ‘I am not entirely pleased as the weaving of Threads is My job'.<BR>		You say, ‘I am not entirely pleased as the weaving of Threads is My job'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'but if that paladin falls in battle and calls for his soul I can gather it'.		Seraph says, 'but if that paladin falls in battle and calls for his soul I can gather it'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'but there is nothing that cannot be undone given enough time'.<BR>		You say, 'but there is nothing that cannot be undone given enough time'.<BR>
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	You say, 'You remind me of a paladin I once knew, every now and then.'.<BR>		You say, 'You remind me of a paladin I once knew, every now and then.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'but I came to you today to ask you to teach me'.		Seraph says, 'but I came to you today to ask you to teach me'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'teach you what?'.<BR>		You say, 'teach you what?'.<BR>
	You raise your eyebrow.<BR>		You raise your eyebrow.<BR>
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	You say, ‘I See what you have done with power this far. That makes it easy to see the likely path you would take when given it again.'.<BR>		You say, ‘I See what you have done with power this far. That makes it easy to see the likely path you would take when given it again.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'what have I done?'.		Seraph says, 'what have I done?'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Cordir simply looks at you, the same odd expression on Her face.<BR>		Cordir simply looks at you, the same odd expression on Her face.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, ‘I have done nothing but offer choices'.		Seraph says, ‘I have done nothing but offer choices'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'We both know that is not true. You are one of the most manipulative souls I have come across.'.<BR>		You say, 'We both know that is not true. You are one of the most manipulative souls I have come across.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, ‘I have not harmed anyone in a long time'.		Seraph says, ‘I have not harmed anyone in a long time'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'Perhaps we have differing definitions of that word.'.<BR>		You say, 'Perhaps we have differing definitions of that word.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'people can change'.		Seraph says, 'people can change'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'They can, certainly. But when I look into you... I do not see one awakened from evil, bit simply wearing a new mask.'.<BR>		You say, 'They can, certainly. But when I look into you... I do not see one awakened from evil, bit simply wearing a new mask.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'and when I look into you I see a soul twisted and torn'.		Seraph says, 'and when I look into you I see a soul twisted and torn'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Cordir nods gravely.<BR>		Cordir nods gravely.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'if you can cut my thread any time then if I abuse your teaching cut my thread'.		Seraph says, 'if you can cut my thread any time then if I abuse your teaching cut my thread'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'Aye. Live for seven thousand years and perhaps yours will be as ragged.'.<BR>		You say, 'Aye. Live for seven thousand years and perhaps yours will be as ragged.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'maybe'.		Seraph says, 'maybe'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Cordir says dryly, "Seraph, we have already demonstrated that I can turn you into a 'bag of meat' as you put it. I have given you My answer. I will not teach you.'.<BR>		Cordir says dryly, "Seraph, we have already demonstrated that I can turn you into a 'bag of meat' as you put it. I have given you My answer. I will not teach you.'.<BR>
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	You raise your eyebrow.<BR>		You raise your eyebrow.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'maybe you could have changed also with me, but if you enjoy being twisted and torn, then that’s is your choice'.		Seraph says, 'maybe you could have changed also with me, but if you enjoy being twisted and torn, then that’s is your choice'.<BR>
	You say, 'Thank you for the thought, but no. I shall keep my tatters and twists and tears as they are. I have earned them. I would change none of the moments that have shaped me.'.		<BR>
	Seraph says, ‘I came to you to make myself different. Seems you like people as they are'.		You say, 'Thank you for the thought, but no. I shall keep my tatters and twists and tears as they are. I have earned them. I would change none of the moments that have shaped me.'.<BR>
			<BR>
			Seraph says, ‘I came to you to make myself different. Seems you like people as they are'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'You came to me to ask me to teach you a great power which I refused. If you wish to evoke change in yourself then that comes from within yourself.'.<BR>		You say, 'You came to me to ask me to teach you a great power which I refused. If you wish to evoke change in yourself then that comes from within yourself.'.<BR>
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	You say, ‘I am puzzled by such a declaration but cannot comment either way. '.<BR>		You say, ‘I am puzzled by such a declaration but cannot comment either way. '.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph says, 'Well, seek me out if you just wish to talk, but I’m sure you won’t'.		Seraph says, 'Well, seek me out if you just wish to talk, but I’m sure you won’t'.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, ‘I don’t generally speak to anyone'.<BR>		You say, ‘I don’t generally speak to anyone'.<BR>
	You say, 'save My bards.'.<BR>		You say, 'save My bards.'.<BR>
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	You say, 'The desert opal? Yes. I noted it. And I noted who tangled it as well.'.<BR>		You say, 'The desert opal? Yes. I noted it. And I noted who tangled it as well.'.<BR>
	<BR>		<BR>
	Seraph stops and whispers, “Desert opal. Cute.”		Seraph stops and whispers, “Desert opal. Cute.”<BR>
	You say, ‘I don’t recall names. I recall the color of the Thread.'.		<BR>
			You say, ‘I don’t recall names. I recall the color of the Thread.'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Seraph says, 'once a bright blue with a tint of brown'.<BR>		Seraph says, 'once a bright blue with a tint of brown'.<BR>
	Seraph says, 'now a little dimmer'.		Seraph says, 'now a little dimmer'.
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	You say, 'And - Yes. I know it is changed. As I have said -- I also see how it happened.'.<BR>		You say, 'And - Yes. I know it is changed. As I have said -- I also see how it happened.'.<BR>
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	Seraph walks towards the shadows : You remind me of Mystaya, Cordir.		Seraph walks towards the shadows : You remind me of Mystaya, Cordir.<BR>
			<BR>
	You say, 'no need for insults.'.<BR>		You say, 'no need for insults.'.<BR>
	You say, ‘I do not take kindly to them.'.		You say, ‘I do not take kindly to them.'.<BR>
			<BR>
	Seraph stops and turns around.<BR>		Seraph stops and turns around.<BR>
	Seraph says, 'that was not an insult'.<BR>		Seraph says, 'that was not an insult'.<BR>
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	Seraph slowly fades out of existence.<BR>		Seraph slowly fades out of existence.<BR>
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	===A Sisterly Chat===		===A Sisterly Chat===
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