The Soul Stealer's Bargain

This log/story spans several months. Principle players include DarkClaw, Samiyah, Seraph, and Cresom.

11/15/2012: 7:00PM - The Letter

Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida... I received a puzzling letter'.

DarkClaw says, 'From whom?'.

You say (in common), 'The Soul-Stealer wishes me to write of him.'.
DarkClaw blinks at what you said, seemingly stunned.

DarkClaw says, 'That IS a rather strange request, coming from him.'.

You say (in common), 'I replied that I did not know of him, save for what you have told me'.
You say (in common), 'and that the stealing of souls..'.

You shiver.

You say (in common), 'can you 'look over my shoulder' ?'.

DarkClaw says, 'Are you still waiting for his response?'.

DarkClaw says, 'I will.'.

[ 8] Seraph: poem

Mon Nov 5 10:53:23 2012
To: samiyah
I would like it if you did a bard circle about me I will give you whatever info you need
just let me know
Seraph Fallen Angel

[ 10] Samiyah: a bardic work

Sun Nov 11 21:43:10 2012
To: seraph
Sahib Seraph:

I am afraid that I know almost nothing about you, other than what
the Sayyida DarkClaw has told me. That little, was a fearsome and
horrible tale -- indeed, she and I spoke once, of me writing a work to warn
the world of your stealing of souls. That is all that I know of you - that you
steal that which is most precious, as a game. I do not think I can
in conscience, sing well of you, if that is your desire

with respect,
Samiyah bint Rasul


DarkClaw says, 'I would bind your soul with ours, but I know that isn't your way.'.

Samiyah smiles but shakes her head.

[ 16] Seraph: poem

Fri Nov 16 16:48:12 2012
To: samiyah
no sing of me the way YOU see me or what darkclaw has spoken
i can fill you in of my back group I think on the forums
someone has written about my past I’ll have to look

11/17/2012 - 1:00 pm - Seeking Lore

You gossip (in common), 'Does anyone present have personal knowledge of the Stealer of Souls, Seraph? '.
You gossip (in common), 'Was anyone in his following, or know him in his mortal days?'.

Odin gossips (in giant), 'I knew him :)'.

You tell Odin (in common), 'he has asked me to write a bardic work about him'.
You tell Odin (in common), 'but I don' know him at all'.
You tell Odin (in common), 'what can you tell me about him?'.

Odin tells you (in giant), 'he was friendly I remember that, but many apologies as far as personal traits I cannot be of assistance'.

You tell Odin (in common), '*nods* Were you in his following?'.

Odin tells you (in giant), 'I believe so, don’t quote me on that tho'.

11/17/12: 4:00 pm(ish) - The Bargain

Someone grins evilly at you.

Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.

You say (in common), 'Greetings... Someone'.

Someone says, 'so you can’t write a poem about me?'.

You say (in common), 'I have heard no pleasant things of you..'.
You say (in common), 'what I said, was that I could not write a poem of _praise_'.
You say (in common), 'for I have heard nothing praiseworthy'.
You say (in common), 'I can write of frightening things, and have...'.

Someone says, 'really bad things?'.

You say (in common), '.. that you steal, for amusement, the purest essence of a person.'.
You say (in common), 'I can think of no worse crime'.

Someone says, 'really'.
Someone says, 'I can'.

You say (in common), 'I am almost too horrified to ask what that might be'.

Someone says, 'well what would be worse? Me taking your soul OR everyone you hold dear'.

You say (in common), 'their souls? or their lives?'.

Someone says, 'souls'.

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

You say (in common), 'I think that's the most evil proposition I have ever heard.'.

Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.

Samiyah looks at you.

Seraph wings fold about his body and he kneels down to look you in the eyes.

Samiyah shivers, but holds her ground... barely.

Seraph runs his finger down your cheek.
Seraph says, 'you are mistaken'.

Samiyah violently pulls away, adjusting her veil to ensure it is properly in place.

Seraph says, 'I’m not looking for praise'.

You say (in common), 'You do NOT have my consent to touch me!'.

Seraph eyes turn black as night.

Seraph says, 'so will you does this for me?'.

Samiyah tries to compose herself, stilling the trembling of her hands by clasping them together.

You say (in common), 'I know that you can be frightening. I know a single act that you do..'.

You say (in common), 'but I do not know enough about you to write of you.'.

You say (in common), 'I will do so.. when I know enough.'.

Seraph says, 'ask away'.

You say (in common), 'but what will you do in return?'.
Samiyah lifts her chin and says proudly, 'my works have value.'

Seraph says, 'promise not to collect your loved ones'.

Samiyah says quietly. 'Is that how you make your bargains? Threats?'

Seraph says, 'I know of your work that’s why I sought you out'.

Seraph says, 'I feel that’s a good deal'.

Seraph says, 'it’s more than I have offered anyone else'.

Samiyah's hand steals up to cup one of the bell-chimes braided into her hair, as if to take comfort from it, and nods abruptly.

You say (in common), 'Very well.'.

You say (in common), 'I will perform a work about you, at my next Bardic Council.'.

You say (in common), 'and between that time and now, I will seek and learn more about you.'.

You say (in common), 'but right _now_...'.
You say (in common), '(ooc: Please forgive me, but I have a limited-time-duration lyrical, and I MUST use it while I can.)'.

Seraph says, 'ooc giver hell :)'.

Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.

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

Seraph says, 'seek me out when you have time'.

You say (in common), 'I will'.

Seraph [GS] tells you, 'may I ask who said I was a horrible person?'.

You tell Seraph (in common), 'that wasn't a quote'.

You tell Seraph (in common), 'it's more the stealing of souls thing is horrible'.

Seraph [GS] tells you, 'ahhh '.

11/17/2012: 7pm(ish) - Seeking Stories

You gossip (in common), 'So Sahib Seraph made me the proverbial offer I cannot refused... '.

You gossip (in common), 'so I am seeking lore and information about him '.

You gossip (in common), 'as a mortal, as an Immortal .. anything I can learn.'.

Sagan gossips (in common), 'He has tried to get Sagan to add Man Meat to his title on multiple occasions. That should be documented.'.

11/18/2012: 12:00 PM - Seeking Stories

You gossip (in common), 'does anyone here have personal knowledge of the one known as Seraph, either from his mortal or immortal span?'.

Jafar tells you (in common), 'I just remember a couple shady stories'.

You tell Jafar (in common), 'Oooh. Shady is good.'.

You tell Jafar (in common), 'He's blackmailing me into writing a song/poem about him.'.
You tell Jafar (in common), 'so the shadier the better.'.

Jafar tells you (in common), 'probably not good'.
Jafar tells you (in common), 'I can PM you a log of him and a PK'.
Jafar tells you (in common), 'it's funny cause I just saw it again recently'.

You tell Jafar (in common), 'I'm on forums, or you can email to gamergirl1969@gmail.com '.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'uh yeah, why?'.

You gossip (in common), 'Because he's given me the proverbial offer I can't refuse, to write a poem/song about him.'.
You gossip (in common), 'and I don't know him well enough to write one yet.'.
You gossip (in common), 'so I am collecting stories and lore and info.'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'he worshiped Kerri'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'very evil very selfish'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'I think he was cleric warrior thief'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'then he went into a rut, and became very inactive'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'when he returned his evil overcame him and he became an immortal himself'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'he ran a follow of liars and tormentors, out to claim and hoard all the power of the realm for themselfs'.

Jafar tells you (in common), 'through pm'.

You tell Jafar (in common), 'Thank you!'.

Jafar gossips (in common), 'mostly selfish'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'he forced the followers to be greedy, and to show no mercy. This in turn caused maybe adventures to die out and never return'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'maybe = many*'.

Jafar gossips (in common), 'I would ask hedschott and golson, they were his top guys in his following'.

Aaven gossips (in common), 'when his hunger for more was satisfied, Seraph too, died out and has only been seen by few since'.

11/18/2012: 3:00 PM - The Fallen One's Tale

Someone says, 'hi'.

Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in common), 'Hello, Someone'.

Someone says, 'it’s me '.
Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.

Samiyah takes a slow, careful step back, but curtseys once more.

Seraph says, 'so you feel like you’re being forced?'.
Seraph wings fold about his body.

Samiyah says very politely, 'Hello, Fallen One.'

Seraph grins evilly at you.

> l seraph

You see nothing special about him.

Seraph is bathed in the essence of charisma.

Seraph is in perfect health.



Seraph is using:

<worn on finger>    (Moderate magic) the splendid jasper ring

<worn on finger>    (Moderate magic) the dazzling fire opal ring

<worn around neck>  (Moderate magic) the glorious blue quartz amulet

<worn around neck>  (Moderate magic) the engraved diamond amulet

<worn on body>      (Moderate magic) a leather shirt

<worn on head>      (Potent magic) a scale mail helm

<worn on legs>      (Moderate magic) a pair of studded leather pants

<worn on feet>      (Moderate magic) a pair of leaf mail boots

<worn on hands>     (Moderate magic) a pair of ring mail gloves

<worn on arms>      (Moderate magic) a pair of iron sleeves

<worn as shield>    (Moderate magic) an iron buckler

<worn about body>   (Moderate magic) a reinforced leather harness

<worn about waist>  (Moderate magic) a quilted cloth sash

<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a brass bracer

<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a leather wrist guard

<wielded>           (Moderate magic) a broad sword

<worn with pride>   (Artifact magic) (Glowing) (Humming) the Medallion of Godhood

<worn with pride>   (Token magic) (tattood) (writhing) thorny black vines

You say (in common), 'Is it true that your eyes were torn out as a mortal?'.
You say (in common), 'I cannot tell, for the shadows around you.'.

Seraph says, 'torn no'.
Seraph says, 'they were burned out'.

You tell Seraph (in common), '((you REALLY need a desc!! *scold*))'.

You say (in common), 'Who did this?'.

Seraph raises his hand and a throne of bones rises from the floor.
Seraph sits on the throne.

Samiyah startles, and takes another step backward, gasping as she hits the wall unexpectedly.

Seraph says, 'when I was a child my parents were killed'.
Seraph says, 'I was about 8 at the time'.
Seraph says, 'I took to the streets of Midgaard doing whatever I could to survive'.
Seraph says, 'I meet up with a man and he took me in, fed me, clothed me'.
Seraph says, 'trained me in combat'.
Seraph says, 'but everything comes with a price'.
Seraph says, 'I worked for him stealing - collecting items for him '.

Samiyah nods slightly, listening.

Seraph says, 'if it wasn’t up to his standards I was beaten and it was never up to his standards'.

Samiyah makes a soft sound of sorrow at the image of a starved, desperate child being beaten.

Seraph says, 'One day he told me to go collect from the weaponsmith so I did'.
Seraph says, 'When I got back I saw him talking with a huge ogre'.
Seraph says, 'I was spotted standing there and was dragged into the room'.
Seraph says, 'They beat me with a chain and whips until I was almost dead'.
Seraph says, 'They heated up an iron fork and came over to me'.
Seraph says, 'He said a person with no eyes has no soul for the eyes are the window to the soul'.
Seraph says, 'and pushed the burning rod into my eyes '.

Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand, her eyes reflecting the horror she feels.

Seraph says, 'that moment my soul left my body and I was standing before a angel'.
Seraph says, 'He said I feel the hate in you and I will help you'.
Seraph says, 'He breathed life back into my lifeless body '.
Seraph says, 'He also told me how to steal souls for souls kept me alive'.

You say (in common), 'was this the 'Vir' I have read of?'.

Seraph says, 'no'.

Seraph says, 'I was not dead and I was not alive when I came back I was a angel'.
Seraph says, 'the first soul I ever took was Marion'.

Seraph pulls a gem from his robe. It glows bright red.

Samiyah stares wordlessly at the gem, shuddering.

Seraph tosses it to you.

Samiyah squawks and catches it instinctively.

Seraph says, 'meet Marion'.

Samiyah holds it in her hands like she would a dead, rotted thing.

Seraph says, 'he was the one who took me in'.

Tears seep from her eyes, staining her veil.

Seraph says, 'as the years passed I killed and collected souls'.

Samiyah begs softly, her voice shaking, 'Please .. please take it back.'
Samiyah extends her hands.

Seraph says, 'Then the Dark lord took me in under him I learned to harness my hate'.

Seraph opens his hand and the gem returns, absorbing into it.

Samiyah lowers her arms, unconsciously rubbing her hands against the linen of her robe, over and over.

Seraph says, 'Kerri made me a helm so I could see again'.

You say (in common), 'How? Magic?'.

Seraph says, 'I became his Ordained and fought many battles for him spilling blood of the innocent'.

Seraph says, 'he used some of his immortal powers to create it'.

Seraph says, 'don’t mistake my childhood as a tale of sorrow. It is a tale of vengeance'.
Seraph says, 'I am thankful for Marion - he unleashed me'.

Samiyah nod slightly and asks softly, 'What of your vows to Lady Mystaya?

Seraph eyes glow bright red.
Seraph says, 'hmmmm Mystaya'.
Seraph says, 'I loved her but she was my weakness'.

You say (in common), 'do you have children?'.

Seraph says, 'no'.

You say (in common), 'what about your followers?'.

Seraph says, 'After many years of killing and raiding towns my time came to become a god'.
Seraph says, 'When I took my rightful place among the gods I was torn apart'.

You say (in common), 'emotionally or literally?'.

Seraph says, 'Both'.
Seraph says, 'I lost my way to the power. I lost my focus'.
Seraph says, 'The souls I collected shattered within me destroying my mind and body'.

You say (in common), 'so what is the Vir?'.


Seraph says, 'The vir is an illusion'.
Seraph says, 'Something my mind created and took hold'.
Seraph says, 'Once the gods cast me out of the heavens I returned to normal'.

You say (in common), 'so the power of immortality was too much to bear?'.

Seraph says, 'I was not ready'.

Seraph stands up the bone throne crumbles to dust.

You say (in common), 'so if you 'returned to normal'... why do you still steal souls '.

Seraph bends down, looking you dead in the eyes.
Seraph says, 'Because I like to'.
Seraph grins evilly at you.

Samiyah cringes back, her shoulders pressed against the stone wall as if to hide within it.

Seraph says, 'I want chaos and death'.
Seraph says, 'I want to stop as many people as possible from entering the heavens'.

Samiyah asks softly, 'Why? Does it make you feel better?'

Seraph says, 'yes it does'.

Seraph hand glows red. As he holds it close to your face, you can feel your soul slipping away.

Seraph pulls his hand away.

Samiyah reaches up and grabs a small, hand-made charm in her hair, and says quickly, 'Away with you!'

Seraph says, 'see, Samiyah? I can collect anytime'.
Seraph says, 'but I like you'.

You say (in common), 'Why do you want me to write about you?'.

Seraph says, 'why? Because you are skilled'.
Seraph says, 'people listen to you'.

You say (in common), 'Why do you care if people know your story? You hate them all..'.

Seraph says, 'everyone wants to be remembered'.
Seraph says, 'I don't hate you'.
Seraph says, 'that's why I will not take your soul'.

You look at Seraph.
You shiver.

You say (in common), 'Which of my works did you like best?'.
You say (in common), 'so that I understand your preferences better..?'.

Seraph says, 'the wylds'.

You say (in common), 'The Hunter's Call?'.

Seraph nods.

Seraph says, 'You don't like me very much do you?'.

You say (in common), 'I think the soul is the only thing in life that is truly ours'.
You say (in common), 'and that you would steal that, take it..'.
You say (in common), 'I cannot fathom.'.

Seraph says, 'nothing is truly yours'.

You say (in common), 'I do not know _you_.. I do not like what you _DO_'.
You say (in common), 'you choose to be an instrument of pain.'.
You say (in common), 'I don't understand that desire.'.

Seraph says, 'you choose to be a instrument of life threw song'.
Seraph says, 'same difference'.

Samiyah adjusts her veil to hide a smile, and murmurs, 'Though, to Anduin, one is as evil as the other.'

Seraph says, 'there you have my story'.

You say (in common), 'I have a part of it, yes.'.
You say (in common), 'but when I wrote of Sayyida DarkClaw's life.. I did not simply speak to her.'.
You say (in common), 'our own perception is a cracked and warped mirror. we do not see ourselves clearly.'.

Seraph nods.
Seraph says, 'Darkclaw knows me well'.

You say (in common), 'I searched the archives for your words..'.
You say (in common), 'What was your argument with Talyn and Aslan?'.

Seraph says, 'they followed majere and did not deserve to breath life'.

You say (in common), 'Aslan was a Handmaiden of Fate'.
You say (in common), 'Talyn was a Tiger'.

Seraph says, 'talyn killed mystaya so I swore vengeance'.

Seraph says, 'ooc wow hard to remember that far back'.

You say (in common), 'Did you slay his love, in return?'.

You say (in common), '(I have mad research skilz on the tfc site!)'.
You giggle.

Seraph says, 'got to run for a few band prac'.

Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You wave.

11/19/2012: Midnight - Giving Warning

3 players.
Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
Hel [ Socrates ] Cresom Deme, I have found true Wisdom.
Elf [ Or: 9 Ra:30 Ma:30 ] Buttons, the Elf of Wisdom

> People near you:
Samiyah

You tell Cresom (in common), 'Cresom! I am so glad you are here. I need to talk to you about something important!'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'ok whats that?'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'GRATZ on 30'.

You tell Cresom (in common), 'I have sensed someone following me, now and then...'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'and they revealed themselves to me today.'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'and who would that be?'.

You tell Cresom (in common), 'They asked me to do a thing I did not want to do.'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'and when I said no.. they explained what the repercussions would be if I refused.'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'That they would not harm me.. but instead, harm my friends.'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'ok what did they want '.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'and well screw them I will harm them'.

You tell Cresom (in common), 'You are someone I consider one of my dearest friends, and so I must warn you -- out of sheer spite, even though I eventually agreed..'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'The Fallen Angel may try to .. to.. take your soul.'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'no worries I think of you as a very good friend and if someone wants to harm me I will be up for it '.

You tell Cresom (in common), 'I don't know how he does it so I don't know how to protect against it'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'but he showed me a soul he had stolen from someone named Marion'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'we girls of the desert have a little charm that we make, to ward against evil...'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'I hate fighting the unknown but if that is what has to be done I am in'.

You tell Cresom (in common), 'I don't know if it would work for you or not.. but I had to give you warning.'.

Cresom tells you (in common), 'thank you very much and I will do what I can'.

12/08/2012 - A Cause For Panic

Someone grins at you evilly.

>scream
>flee
>quaff recall
>quit

12/13/2012 - Prayers

Someone says, ‘how’s the poem coming?’
Someone sits on the fountain ledge.

Samiyah says (in common), ‘16 stanzas.’

Someone says, ‘I figured you gave up.’
Someone grins evilly.

Samiyah swallows hard, adjusts her veil and shakes her head.
Samiyah says (in common), ‘the price for failure is too high.’

Someone says, ‘may I ask a question?’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘It is not for me.. a mortal.. to refuse.’

Someone swirls his finger in the water turning it black
Someone says, ‘sure it is.’

Samiyah shivers.

Someone says, ‘you have a choice.’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘Ask, Sahib.’

Someone says, ‘did you want to give up?’

Samiyah clasps her hands to hide their trembling.
Samiyah says (in common), ‘The topic is not an easy one.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘and you may not like the result - the stories I have been told..’

Someone cups some water with his hand and takes a sip

Someone says, ‘ohhh.’
Someone says, ‘but that’s not what I asked.’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I am .. fearful. But I did not quit my efforts.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘It has not flowed from me with joy and ease as other works did.’

Someone nods in recognition to you.

Samiyah says (in common), ‘each stanza is a battle.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘I have had this struggle once before.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘a work that was commissioned..’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘that I performed only once and never again.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘for the horror of it was too great.’

Someone says, ‘so fear for your friends’ souls binds you to me?’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘as you said - I seek the light with my songs. The shadows are not home to me.’

Someone says, ‘so you would like me to release you from it?’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I did not break oath.’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘and I swore to see this done for my next bard council.’

Someone stands up, his wings unfolding from his body.

Samiyah says (in common), ‘3 mobmasteries and 400 lq points from now..’
Samiyah says (in common), ‘Is when I am required to perform.’
Samiyah says, (in common) ‘but I have worked on it daily.’

Someone says, ‘so if I said you don’t have to finish it and everyone would be safe you still would continue?’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I would, yes..’

Someone floats towards you.

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I cannot purge myself of it until.... ack!’

Someone looks you dead in the eyes.

Samiyah retreats until her back hits the wall.

Someone’s eyes glow red.

Samiyah closes her eyes tightly and turns her head away.

Someone hisses, ‘Look at me!’
Someone says, ‘You MUST know pain, suffering and heart ache to enjoy happiness joy and love.’

Samiyah begins whispering prayers under her breath, the words jumbling together.

Someone says, ‘Pray, dear one, I am listening.’
Someone cackles with glee!
Someone says, ‘I will answer your prayers!’

Samiyah turns back to face you, her eyes huge and frightened over her veil.
Samiyah says (in common), ‘I was praying to the gods of my people! Not to you!’

Someone says, ‘How do you know I am not their god?’
Someone grins at you evilly.
Someone says, ‘Or yourssssss?’

Samiyah presses back against the stone of the wall, hands scrabbling at the surface as if to seek entry and safety in the rock itself.

Someone says, ‘Do not fear me. I will protect you.’

Samiyah's knees give out and she collapses to the floor in a half-faint, whispering prayers.

Someone says, ‘as I protect your people.’

Someone grasps your hand pulling you up to your feet.

Samiyah chokes back a scream of panic.

Someone says, ‘have faith in me and I will guide you.’
Someone takes your hand.

Samiyah whispers, "no.please.no.don't."

Someone lets go of your hand and steps back
Someone glows so brightly the room turns red.

Samiyah shivers, raising her veil to shield her eyes.

Someone says, ‘Go. Go back to your people. Speak to your elders. ASK THEM WHO THEY PRAY TO!’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I cannot.. on pain of death... return home!’

Someone says, ‘you can return.’

Samiyah says (in common), ‘I was cast out, removed from the tribe... to return is to be stoned to death for being what I am.’

Someone removes an amulet and places it next to your feet.
Someone says, ‘show them that. They will know you will be still cast out…’
Someone says, ‘but that amulet will give you 1 day.’
Someone says, ‘I will return.’
Someone jumps to the sky

Samiyah remains silent, staring at the amulet in horror.

12/13/12 3:00 PM CST– Reassurances

>WHO
4 players.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 24 ] Samiyah puts quill to paper.
Gno [ Wa:30 Cl:30 ] Lins Lin, Wise Guardian of the Coven. (-gossip)
Elf [ Ambassador ] Wish, Foul Sepiod
Hum [ Demigoddess ] DarkClaw:Honorary Hooligan of the Lost -=Belgarion=-


You tell DarkClaw (in common), '.. any immortal cannot FORCE someone to give them fealty... can they?'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'hello!'.
Aoide arrives from the west.
Aoide leaves up.

DarkClaw tells you, 'I've yet to see it be done.'.

Aoide arrives from above.
Aoide leaves west.

DarkClaw tells you, 'I would imagine those of higher status than the Fallen One might be able to...but not he himself.'.

You tell Aoide (in common), '(softly, troubled) Hello, Sayyida'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'what's the matter, Sami!?'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'that gives me some relief, thank you...'.

You tell Aoide (in common), 'I was visited again today by the Fallen One.'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'oh..and it must have been a troubling visit, then'.

DarkClaw tells you, 'We are limited in our powers for a reason. There are those who are corrupt that would abuse it if they were given the opportunity.'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'Yes. I.. it was .. he... keeps... too close, you see... and the prayers... its ....'.

Cresom gossips (in common), 'the attack of bards and one cleric'.

DarkClaw tells you, 'What...would you do were you to find out that he is one of the Gods your people worship?'.

You tell Aoide (in common), 'it was.. he keeps... well... he is too close.. and .. and.. my prayers... he said he heard them..'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'he heard them?'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), '(whispered) i do not know'.



You tell Aoide (in common), 'He says that he did.. he called me his dear one... bid me go home to learn the truth of it..'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'that is very.. unexpected'.

You tell Aoide (in common), 'yes!!'.

DarkClaw tells you, 'I hope that is not the case, but it is a possibility. *hesitates a moment* Why were you banished, Sami?'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'so what will you do?'.

You tell Aoide (in common), 'I will write as I have sworn to write... and then I will hide!'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'For my singing-magic'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'yes, I suppose that is about all you -can- do'.

You tell Aoide (in common), 'it is very troubling, his attentions...'.

DarkClaw tells you, '*raises a brow in shock* They banished you for being a bard?'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'of course. Only men - only the tribe shaman - can work magic.'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'for any other to do so is halal.'.

Aoide tells you (in common), 'yes, that is concerning'.

DarkClaw tells you, 'Forgive me, but that is silly. Why should one man have more power than anyone else?'.

You tell DarkClaw (in common), '(simply) it is the way of things.'.

Aoide arrives from above.
Aoide smiles happily.

You smile at her.

Aoide says (in common), 'how are you, Cresom?'.

Cresom says (in common), 'oh i am pretty good'.

You say (in common), 'my charms are not working to keep Him away.'. She touches a charm braided into her hair.

DarkClaw tells you, '*softly* It is the way they want you to follow...'.

Cresom looks at you.

You say (in common), '(ooc: fun log posted to wiki today)'.

Cresom nods in recognition to you.
Cresom says (in common), 'already read it '.
Cresom says (in common), 'i like how i said screw them=P'.

You say (in common), '(grin - that’s our Cresom!)'.

Cresom snickers softly.

Aoide laughs.

Aoide says (in common), 'I wish you luck'.
Aoide says (in common), 'writing, or finding a more potent charm'.
Aoide says (in common), 'or both!'.

You say (in common), 'thank you...'.

Aoide has left the game.

You say (in common), '...I will need it'.

(More to follow...)