Regaining Hopes & Dreams
Notes: To find a possible solution to a RP problem, Cordir's memories of specific events were shattered by the Mind Blank spell (this, being the second time it was cast upon her, the first time being by Molo, when she was a young mortal mage). The individual memories and hopes were cast about the realm, in the spots that had born witness to those events best forgotten.
- Memories of Mysterra Falls - found by Eathor
- Memories of The Baths - found by Aoide
- Memories of the Temple of Lord Nash - held by a tiny black spider
- Memories of the Tower of the Nashite Magi - found by Isolas
- Memories of the Sanctuary of Fate/Cordir's Garden - held by The Guardian Spider
- Memories of the Peaceful Glade of the Deepwood - held by the Unicorn of the Deepwood
EATHOR: Memories of Mysterra Falls
Isolas ftells, '(in a chilling whisper), Eathor...'.
Isolas ftells, '(in a chilling whisper), I believe you have something I need.'.
Eathor ftells, 'Oh yes?'.
Eathor ftells, '*ponder*'.
(He travels to.....)
The Tower of Sorcery
[Exits: north]
(Invis 71) (Intense Light Red Aura) [GS] Isolas is here.
(Light Red Aura) Captain Global Warming, Snowman of Isolas, is here.
Eathor bows before Isolas.
Eathor sits down and thinks deeply.
Eathor says (in common), 'And what might that be, Sir?'.
Isolas says, 'I believe you have a part of Cordir's memory'.
Eathor says (in common), 'Hmm....I do in fact...'.
l in egg
An egg casing contains:
(Weak magic) someone's shattered hopes [m|wis:1 1#]
(Weak magic) (Glowing) a fleeting memory [gm|int:1 1#]
a horn of ale
a cask of ale
( 2) (Token magic) a clear red potion
( 2) a long black quill
some lock picks
a blood-stained mandolin [TH|3-6 4#]
Eathor says (in common), 'And I am supposed to give them to you, Sir?'.
Isolas says, 'I would quite appreciate it'.
Eathor smiles happily.
Eathor says (in common), 'of course.'.
Eathor prays, 'Shall I sac them?'.
Eathor delicately lifts someone's shattered hopes and fleeting memories from a container.....
Eathor gets someone's shattered hopes from an egg casing.
Eathor gets a fleeting memory from an egg casing.
Isolas nods.
Isolas accepts the sacrifice you carry.
Isolas gives you a gold coin for your sacrifice.
Isolas accepts the sacrifice you carry.
Isolas gives you a gold coin for your sacrifice.
Eathor bows before Isolas.
Eathor says (in common), 'I hope you are able to make good use of them'.
Isolas nods.
Isolas says, 'So am I.'.
Isolas says, 'Thank you'.
Eathor bows before Isolas.
Eathor says (in common), 'Of course. Is there anything else I can do for you?'.
Isolas says, 'No, thank you'.
Eathor bows.
Eathor nods.
Eathor & Cordir:
Eathor says (in common), 'On another topic: I was asked about some memories today, and I passed along what I had.'.
Cordir says, 'indeed?'.
Eathor nods.
Cordir says, 'and who asked you?'.
Eathor says (in common), 'The Phantom....'.
Cordir shivers.
Cordir says, 'I...'.
Cordir looks distressed, withdrawing slightly.
Eathor sits down and thinks deeply.
Cordir says, 'I need to go.'.
Cordir raises her hand in a graceful gesture of summoning.
An ebon light appears, and expands into a shadowy web-like Pattern.
Cordir slips into the Pattern.
The Pattern fades into wisps of darkness, scattered about the chamber.
On a Rotting Pillar
[Exits: up down]
Being the only way to reach the beach below, you decide to climb down
the sturdiest looking pillar. All are rotted, you can only hope that this
one will hold your weight. Slivers of salted wood pierce through your
gloves and into your skin. Barnacles scrape at your legs, slicing small
wounds through your armor.
The sky is rainy and a cold northern gust blows.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Cordir is here.
ISOLAS: Memories of The Temple of Lord Nash
The Temple of Lord Nash
[Exits: none]
This huge hall's exact size is not discernible by standard measurements.
The many buttresses and arches form a tracery of shadowy dimness. The floors
and walls are covered in slabs of polished stone, apparently obsidian with
swirls of purplish basalt. Much magic has evidently been placed here, for an
evil darkness seeps from the walls and floor, making the whole chamber seem
uncomfortable and nerve-racking. In the center of the hall is a large plaque
sitting on an ornately carved pedestal.
(Glowing) A statue of Lord Nash stands before you in utter perfection.
(Invis 71) (Intense Light Red Aura) Isolas is here.
(Light Red Aura) A spider spins its web in the tree limbs.
Eathor arrives suddenly.
Eathor ftells, 'And what can I do for you this evening, Phantom?'.
Isolas says, 'kill it'.
Eathor bows before Isolas.
The spider scuttles away.
Isolas points at her accusingly.
A black widow spider looks around, startled.
Eathor says (in ogre), 'Yes sir.'.
Eathor's hammer fist DISEMBOWELS a black widow spider!
A black widow spider is DEAD!!
You hear a black widow spider's death cry.
Isolas says, 'send up the items, please'.
Eathor gets a fleeting memory from the corpse of a black widow spider.
Eathor sacrifices a fleeting memory to Isolas.
Eathor gets someone's shattered hopes from the corpse of a black widow spider.
Eathor sacrifices someone's shattered hopes to Isolas.
Eathor bows deeply.
Isolas puts a fleeting memory in a sturdy oaken chest stained with seawater.
Isolas puts someone's shattered hopes in a sturdy oaken chest stained with seawater.
Isolas smiles at Eathor.
Eathor smiles happily.
Eathor disappears suddenly.
Eathor ftells, 'Anything else I can do for you Phantom?'.
Isolas ftells, '(in a chilling whisper), No. Thanks'.
AOIDE: Memories of the Temple Baths
Thunder rumbles in the distance.
A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core.
Aoide shivers.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "You have something that belongs to me, and I've come to collect."
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.
(White Aura) The newsboy stands here selling newspapers.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.
Aoide scowls.
Aoide says (in elven), 'I don't know that I do have anything of yours, Phantom'.
Aoide says (in elven), 'what are you seeking?'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "You have thoughts, forged into material. Hopes, memories."
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "I've come to retrieve them."
Aoide says (in elven), 'Yes, I do. But they are not yours.'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "Ah, but they are."
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "They are my memories as well. My hopes, my dreams."
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "Mine are simply not material."
Aoide frowns.
Aoide says (in elven), 'The Lady Weaver trusts you'.
Aoide says (in elven), 'but she also fears you'.
Someone nods in recognition to Aoide.
Aoide says (in elven), 'You may have them, but only if will help her somehow'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "She has every reason to do both."
Aoide says (in elven), 'what will you do with them?'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "And what of you? Do you trust me?"
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "Do you trust me to watch over the Lady with every bit of care she would expect, could she remember?"
Aoide says (in elven), 'I...well...'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "You have no reason to - you're trained not to. Your faith wouldn't allow it."
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "I am all that is wrong with this world."
Aoide says (in elven), 'you have never spoken anything but truth to me in the past'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "And yet, someone you trust trusts me."
Aoide says (in elven), 'yes, and has trusted you longer than my life by far'.
Someone nods.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "The Lady and I - our paths have twisted many ways."
Aoide says (in elven), 'ways that have hurt her'.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "Trust, love, betrayal."
Aoide says (in elven), 'she would say that pain is part of life, but I wish her no pain'.
Aoide says (in elven), 'I will give you what I have, but not if you will use it to bring her pain'.
Aoide says (in elven), 'or to further cloud her mind'.
Someone speaks louder, a touch of bitterness to his voice. 'Pain is a double-edged sword, Aoide.'
Aoide says (in elven), 'still, I will protect her in the small ways that I can'.
Aoide takes a step towards Mish, then pauses.
Someone continues with a hint of rough, raw pain. 'It is not always one-way.'
Aoide looks behind her, then to the side, searching for the source of the voice.
Aoide says (in elven), 'That is true'.
Eathor arrives from above.
Eathor bows deeply.
Aoide nods slowly to herself.
Aoide smiles happily.
Eathor looks at Aoide.
Aoide curtsey to Eathor.
Eathor smiles happily.
Eathor rests.
Mish says, 'It's been a pleasure doing business with you, Aoide.'.
Mish gives someone's shattered hopes to you, and gives you a friendly smile.
Aoide tells Isolas (in elven), 'you may have what you seek'.
Isolas [GS] tells Aoide, 'Thank you.'.
Isolas [GS] tells Aoide, 'Eathor shall accept them on my behalf.'.
Eathor sits down and thinks deeply.
Aoide tells Isolas (in elven), 'but I will be watching. I don't know what one of my size could do should you misuse them..'.
Aoide tells Isolas (in elven), 'but I will watch all the same'.
Aoide smiles happily.
Aoide tells Eathor (in elven), 'I have something your Lord wants'.
Aoide tells Eathor (in elven), 'will you take it for him?'.
Isolas nods in recognition to Aoide.
The thunder draws nearer.
Isolas pulls his cowl down tightly, hiding his face from the light.
Eathor tells Aoide (in common), 'I will'.
Eathor puts a clear red potion in a leather bag.
Eathor puts a clear red potion in a leather bag.
Aoide gives someone's shattered hopes to Eathor.
Aoide gives a fleeting memory to Eathor.
Aoide curtseys to Eathor.
Eathor thanks Aoide heartily.
Aoide says (in elven), 'Thank you'.
Isolas nods in recognition to Aoide.
The cold voice of the Phantom whispers, "Thank you."
Eathor says (in common), 'Thank you. :)'.
Aoide tells Isolas (in elven), '*startled* You're welcome'.
They aren't here.
Eathor gets a clear red potion from a leather bag.
Eathor gets a clear red potion from a leather bag.
Eathor stands up.
Eathor grins evilly.
Eathor makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Eathor leaves up.
Aoide looks troubled.
Aoide sits down to think.
Eathor arrives from above.
Eathor says (in common), 'Anything else I can do for you, Phantom?'.
Aoide says (in elven), 'Does one ever get used to speaking to the air?'.
Eathor nods.
Eathor grins evilly.
Eathor leaves up.
Aoide whispers to herself, or to the empty room, 'May the Three watch over her.'
Aoide whispers, even quieter this time, 'And you as well, Phantom. May they guide your steps.'
The Unicorn: A Peaceful Glade in the Deepwood
A Peaceful Glade in the Deepwood
[Exits: north east south west]
This shady glade is pleasantly quiet and peaceful. You can hear the
gentle sounds of flowing water to the north and east. You feel
at rest here.
The sky is rainy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
(Light Red Aura) Eathor is here.
Isolas says, 'It is rumored amongst those young and old that a majestic creature exists, known as a Unicorn.'.
Isolas says, 'It is flawless.'.
Isolas says, 'And, as legend goes, it dwells in this very Deepwood.'.
Isolas says, 'It is time for that legend to die.'.
Eathor grins evilly.
Isolas says, 'It holds items of great value to me, and I would like them back.'.
Eathor makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Eathor fades out of existence.
Isolas says, 'Please see to it's timely demise.'.
Eathor nods.
Isolas utters the words, 'Bless'.
Isolas utters the words, 'Armor'.
>cast armor eathor
Ok.
Eathor says (in common), 'I understand, and will comply'.
Isolas utters the words, 'Shield'.
Isolas utters the words, 'Sanctuary'.
Eathor bows deeply.
Eathor leaves west.
The Western Edge of the Deepwood
[Exits: north east south]
You are at the western edge of the Deepwood.
The sky is rainy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
(Light Blue Aura) (White Aura) The Unicorn of the Deepwood is standing here, looking majestic.
>Ch unicorn
The unicorn is in perfect health.
> Your roundhouse punch wounds the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch mauls the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your backfist mauls the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your magical protection blocks the unicorn's attack.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> You lost your concentration.
> Your jump front kick wounds the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> You deftly move out of the way of the unicorn's attack.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch injures the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your inner crescent kick mauls the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your palm heel strike decimates the unicorn.
> The unicorn was unhurt by the attack.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
% ch
> The unicorn is in perfect health.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch wounds the unicorn.
> You gain 28 hit points!
> Your ridgehand strike mauls the unicorn.
> Your reverse elbow strike mauls the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
% ch
> The unicorn is in perfect health.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch injures the unicorn.
> You gain 14 hit points!
> Your knifehand strike mauls the unicorn.
> Your back kick decimates the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> Your round kick mauls the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch injures the unicorn.
> You gain 12 hit points!
> Your elbow strike decimates the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
% ch
> The unicorn has some cuts and bruises.
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> Your vampiric touch injures the unicorn.
> You gain 15 hit points!
> Your back kick decimates the unicorn.
> Your elbow strike decimates the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> Your kick scratches the unicorn.
> Your uppercut decimates the unicorn.
> Your knifehand strike mauls the unicorn.
> Your reverse elbow strike mauls the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> Your backfist mauls the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
> Your kick scratches the unicorn.
> Your jump front kick mauls the unicorn.
> Your elbow strike wounds the unicorn.
> Your kick scratches the unicorn.
> Your jump side kick decimates the unicorn.
> Your armor deflects the unicorn's attack.
% ch
> The unicorn has some cuts and bruises.
% c 'dispel magic' uni
> You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
> The unicorn looks more vulnerable.
> The unicorn is revealed!
> Ok.
> Your jump outer crescent kick EVISCERATES the unicorn!
> Your side kick DISEMBOWELS the unicorn!
> The unicorn is DEAD!!
> You receive 0 experience points.
> You hear the unicorn's death cry.
> You get 81 gold coins from the corpse of the unicorn.
> The corpse of the unicorn contains:
> (Glowing) the horn of a unicorn
> (Weak magic) someone's shattered hopes
> (Weak magic) (Glowing) a fleeting memory
> You get the corpse of the unicorn.
A Peaceful Glade in the Deepwood
[Exits: north east south west]
(Invis 71) (Intense Light Red Aura) [GS] Isolas is here.
Eathor prays, 'The corpse is in my inventory, Phantom...intact.'.
> l i corpse
The corpse of the unicorn contains:
(Glowing) the horn of a unicorn [gAGAN|3#]
(Weak magic) someone's shattered hopes [m|wis:1 1#]
(Weak magic) (Glowing) a fleeting memory [gm|int:1 1#]
Eathor prays, 'Not any longer.....'.
Eathor chuckles, evidently amused.
Isolas chuckles.
Eathor bows before Isolas.
Isolas gets someone's shattered hopes from the corpse of the unicorn.
Isolas puts someone's shattered hopes in a personal Book of Sorcery.
Isolas says, 'My many thanks, Eathor.'.
Isolas says, 'You are free to return to your business.'.
Isolas gets a fleeting memory from the corpse of the unicorn.
Isolas puts a fleeting memory in a personal Book of Sorcery.
A personal Book of Sorcery contains:
( 5) (Weak magic) (Glowing) a fleeting memory [gm|int:1 1#]
( 5) (Weak magic) someone's shattered hopes [m|wis:1 1#]
(other contents edited)
Isolas eats the corpse of the unicorn.
Eathor smiles happily.
Eathor thanks you heartily.
Isolas bows before Eathor.
Eathor prays, '*BOW* :)'.
Aoide & Cordir
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), "Afternoon, Lady Weaver.'
Cordir tells Aoide, '*nods* My Bard.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common),'How are you this afternoon?'
Cordir tells Aoide, 'I am...'
Cordir tells Aoide, '...'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), '*frown'
Cordir tells Aoide, 'I cannot... I am... waiting.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Oh? Waiting for what, if I may ask?'
The air crackes with latent energy, as if a storm front of epic proportions is building, unseen.
Cordir tells Aoide, '*with forced calm and quiet* I do not know. I only know that a storm is coming.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Yes, I have sensed something brewing.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'I should tell you that the Phantom approached me a few evenings ago.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Has he said anything to you since the discussion in the Nexus temple?
Cordir tells Aoide, 'He has not... but I can sense his attention... it is as if he stands in the very room, yet he does not.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Yes. I too, have seen him and his paying greater heed.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'I am sorry I left so abruptly. Were you able to find adequate distraction?'
Cordir tells Aoide, 'Somewhat.'
Cordir tells Aoide, 'I will not ask of what you and he spoke - only.. was he, in any way, abusive or disrespectful?'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'I will tell you if you wish it.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'but I don't want to bring any further stress.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'but no, he was not unkind.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'There is a mutual mistrust between us, but I believe we reached something of an understanding.'
Cordir tells Aoide, '*with a low, forced tone* Tell me.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'He came to collect a memory and a hope'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Which were somehow tangible'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Which I found many months ago, after a discussion we had one evening in the baths.'
Cordir tells Aoide, '*silent grief*'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'My lady, does this displease you?'
Cordir tells Aoide, '*whispered* It makes many things terribly clear.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), '*frown* I am sorry if I have done wrong.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'After our many discussions, however, it seemed the answers lie with Isolas.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'Or at the very least, Nashite magic.'
Cordir tells Aoide, '*quietly* You did no wrong.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'I hope not.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'I know that you fear him.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'But I know also that there was once a trust between you.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'and it was the memory of that past friendship that I heeded when he asked.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'well... demanded.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'But you understand. :P'
Cordir tells Aoide, 'I have no memory of his friendship.. but as has been made clear... that is not to be relied upon.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), '*frown* perhaps not. Proceed with care, then, Lady.'
Aoide tells Cordir (in common), 'for who knows what he is about.'
(Summon Aoide to Pillar)
Cordir says, 'Have you ever seen this place?'
Aoide shakes her head slowly.
Aoide says (in common), 'No, I do not believe so.'
Cordir says, 'I spent more hours hiding here than I could count, as a young mortal mage.'
Cordir says, 'with the baying Nashites swarming above, seeking my blood.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Ah... are we below Altibia?'
Cordir says, 'It does not seem as safe anymore.'
Aoide says (in common), 'You hide from something more pervasive than pk'ers, my lady.'
Cordir says, 'I suppose... indeed. You spoke the very thoughts of my mind.'
Cordir says, 'I am... very..'
She frowns.
Aoide says (in common), 'My lady, if I may speak frankly?'
Cordir says, 'I am.. you may. Always and without permission.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Whatever this storm is that you feel.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Whatever the Phantom is planning with his collection.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Whatever approaches that causes such unrest in your soul.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Won't facing it be more endurable than the waiting?'
Aoide says (in common), 'You have suffered and endured and overcome much.'
Aoide says (in common), 'between your mortal days, the years of the Chosen, the dark time after, and your ascension.'
Aoide says (in common), 'I cannot believe you unfit to the task, whatever it is.'
Aoide says (in common), 'but this unease.. it is difficult to observe.'
Cordir sighs quietly and straightens up a bit. "So what you are gently saying, My Bard, is..'quit your snivelling, Goddess'... and I am afraid I must agree with you.'
Aoide laughs.
Aoide says (in common), 'more along the lines of, 'Never fear, Goddess. Nothing is as bad as the unknown.'
Cordir nods.
Cordir says, 'I will accept some of both.'
Cordir says, 'IT is only.. as I said to Boromir last night - Change is my Sister's domain. It is Anathema to me.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Yes, but it seems the change will come... is coming.'
Aoide says (in common), 'Whether or not it is welcome.'
Cordir nods.