The Soul Stealer's Prey
This is a continuing RP that began in The Soul-Stealer and continued in The Soul Stealer's Bargain. Participants include Seraph, Samiyah, DarkClaw, Belgarion, Cresom and others.
12/22/2012: Part I – Threats and Consequences
A Wide Corridor
[Exits: north east south]
This wide corridor is approximately four meters wide, three meters high and
leads north to south. Torches are mounted in sconces along the wall at six
meter intervals and provide an abundance of light to see by. Iron doors with
barred windows stand to the east and west.
You rest.
Someone says, 'nice job on my story dear one'.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You say (in common), 'Sahib Fallen One'.
Someone says, 'greetings'.
Someone says, 'so where do we go from here?'.
You say (in common), 'We, Sahib?'.
Someone says, 'yes we'.
You say (in common), 'I have done as you demanded.'.
Someone says, 'as I said where do we go from here?'.
You say (in common), 'I do not understand the question, Sahib.'.
Someone says, 'we are connected Samiyah so you did as I asked'.
You say (in common), 'I did as you asked, to protect my friends... and because once I start a song, I must finish it, or it spins around in my head.'.
Someone says, 'so now do I leave you or teach you?'.
You say (in common), '.. You leave me. I do not want to learn the lessons of hate and pain you wish to teach.'.
Someone laughs.
Someone says, 'sad part is I can’t'.
You say (in common), 'Can't teach?'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Someone says, 'can’t leave'.
Someone says, 'my blood is your blood'.
> frown
What's bothering you?
Someone says, 'and your so called brother wouldn’t even try to protect you'.
You say (in common), 'Of course he would'.
You say (in common), 'he stood at my side and gave me exactly what I needed - comfort.'.
Someone steps out of the shadows.
Gheorghe tells you (in common), 'daedalus on'.
You tell Gheorghe (in common), 'aaack thanks'.
You say (in common), 'pardon, going to safe'.
> quaff shimmering
You quaff a vial of a shimmering elixir.
Recall Room
[Exits: west]
You are in a simple bare white room. In no grandly ornate temple,
nor opulent merchant's office have so many thanks been given as they have
been here. For it is here, if you have the blessings of the gods,
that you have come from either danger, or a perilous long journey.
Raag is here.
Raag bows deeply.
Someone says, ‘I gave him a chance to and he refused'.
You say (in common), 'I don't know what you mean, and I don't know if I believe you even if I did.'.
Someone says, ‘I did'.
You say (in common), 'I am sorry, but you're going to have to explain. I have no idea what you're talking about.'.
Someone says, ‘I went to Cresom and offered him a deal. I would sever all ties to you'.
You say (in common), 'and what did you ask in return?'.
Someone says, ‘I gave him a choice'.
Someone says, 'either his soul'.
Someone says, 'or I will give him a piece of mine'.
Someone says, 'he refused'.
You say (in common), 'Your bargains are not ever what they seem, and not ever truly fair.'.
Someone says, 'it was fair'.
Someone says, 'so what kind of brother refuses to help his sister'.
You say (in common), 'As I said: I do not trust your word that your bargain was fair.'.
You say (in common), 'and I have no blame or upset with Cresom that he would not bargain with you.'.
Someone says, ‘I am a lot of things but I do keep my word'.
You say (in common), 'that may be true, Sahib Fallen One, but I do not know what those terms were'.
You say (in common), 'so until I hear of it from Cresom, I will reserve any opinion.'.
Someone says, 'fine ask him yourself'.
You say (in common), 'I shall, of course.'.
You say (in common), 'but even if what you say is precisely true'.
You say (in common), 'How can I fault for not wanting to GIVE UP their own _soul_ ?!?!'.
Someone says, ‘I offered mine to him'.
You say (in common), 'for what?'.
You say (in common), 'what were the specific terms you offered?'.
You say (in common), 'for you have only been speaking in vaguery with no detail'.
Someone says, 'a small piece of mine to entwine with his'.
You say (in common), '"Oh, please, Mister Paladin -- if you will only take part of my evil soul and entwine it with yours, I will leave your sister alone."'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Someone nods.
Someone says, 'that was the deal'.
You say (in common), 'That's not much of a deal.'.
You say (in common), 'He is the iconic symbol of Hutt's righteousness and might. Becoming even a little bit evil does a dishonor to his god.'.
You say (in common), 'I would expect him to refuse. He did right to.'.
Someone says, ‘Belgarion, what does samiyah mean to you?'.
Samiyah indicates the general direction of the voice. 'The Fallen One... making bargains.'
Belgarion says (in common), 'I like Samiyah'.
Someone says, 'what does she mean to you?'.
Someone says, 'tell DarkClaw to come see me'.
Samiyah says crossly, 'I don't worship DarkClaw. I don't worship ANYONE.'
Belgarion says (in common), 'she doesn’t answer summons from the fallen one'.
You say (in common), 'so having an Immortal come and speak to you on my behalf is Just Wrong.'.
Someone says, 'not to speak on my behalf'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and frankly I can hardly blame her'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Someone says, 'Samiyah you are my pride and joy'.
Belgarion laughs.
> frown
What's bothering you?
Belgarion says (in common), 'your pride and joy'.
Belgarion laughs.
Someone says, 'and to release you someone must give there soul to me'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you impotent godling'.
You say (in common), 'You can keep following me around, then, because I certainly wouldn't have anyone become your snack on my behalf.'.
Belgarion laughs.
Belgarion smiles at you.
The wrath of someone peels the skin off Belgarion.
Belgarion says (in common), 'didn’t work'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'maybe you should have that checked'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Someone tilts his head.
Someone says, 'fine'.
Belgarion grins evilly.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it is what it is'.
Someone rips into Belgarion’s chest stealing half his soul.
Belgarion says (in common), 'didn’t work'.
Belgarion winks suggestively.
Belgarion says (in common), 'see'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'I belong to another'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'my soul is hers'.
Someone laughs.
Someone says, 'not any more mortal'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'think so'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Someone says, 'a mortal more powerful than an immortal'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well let’s see'.
Someone says, 'must be nice to harness all that power'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'what exactly can you do?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you are scared to show yourself'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you never do'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'are you afraid of rebuke?'.
Someone says, ‘I fear nothing'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'hmmm'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well let’s see'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'then I ask you this'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'your talk about being an all-powerful god'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'who follows you?'.
Someone says, 'That’s stupid'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'why'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'just answer the question'.
Someone says, ‘I need followers to be powerful?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'answer the question'.
Someone says, 'some do'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'name one'.
Someone says, 'some in your following do'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'hmm'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'now how would that be'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'they continue to follow Darkclaw'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so name one'.
Someone says, 'just because they follow her doesn’t mean they believe in her'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'name one'.
Someone says, 'no'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'ahh I see'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'ahh'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so who are you at war with?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i have heard nothing of war'.
DarkClaw emerges from a thick layer of mist as it dissipates and seeps into the ground, a soft whisper filling the area.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
DarkClaw says, ‘I didn't PICK anyone. They chose me.'.
Belgarion grins evilly.
DarkClaw smiles at you.
DarkClaw says, 'Hello, Sami.'.
Someone laughs.
Someone says, 'oh Darkclaw still the oblivious one'.
DarkClaw says, 'If you paid as much attention as you want us to think you do, then you'd know that.'.
Someone says, 'they follow who I tell them to'.
DarkClaw says, 'You have no sway on their decisions, Fallen One, and never will.'.
DarkClaw says, 'You need to face that fact.'.
Someone says, 'oh really darkclaw'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'back to me being "dumb"'.
Someone says, 'and I must admit your ordain is stronger than any immortal'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so far I have asked you very deliberate in my questions'.
Someone says, 'and I answered it'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no you didn’t'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i said name one and you refused'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'in truth FALLEN one'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'without someone to worship you, you are truly powerless'.
Someone says, ‘I did I will not tell you who my faithful are so they can be outcast from where I want them'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'see and back to fear'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you’re afraid that may happen'.
DarkClaw stands close to Sami in an obvious display of protection.
Someone says, 'oh really then all the follower-less immortals are weak'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no'.
Someone says, 'fear no'.
You smile at her.
Belgarion says (in common), 'fear yes'.
Someone says, 'smart yes'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'maybe even if you told us it would make no difference'.
Someone says, 'you are truely stupid belgarion'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'keep them where we could watch them'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so far I am proving I am much smarter then you'.
Someone says, 'next time you go kill someone Belgarion please by all means tell them you’re coming'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so show me some awesome power FALLEN one'.
Someone says, 'and your whole battle plan'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'then maybe I will believe you'.
Someone says, 'a show of power fine'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'waiting'.
DarkClaw says, 'He doesn't have any power. If he did he wouldn't have to rely on others' souls.'.
Someone says, 'samiyah I am sorry for what I am sorry for what I must do'.
Samiyah flees.
> w
Hallway
[Exits: north east south west]
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. There are doors to your left, and right leading to
other places in the guild designed to serve the needs of all
adventurers.
12/22/2010: Part II – Belgarion Marshals The Troops
6 players. Hum [ Bard: 30 30 25 ] Samiyah bint Rasul Hel [ Socrates ] Cresom Deme, I have found true Wisdom. Gno [ Or:16 Cl:30 ] Whisk: Beater and stirrer. <Utensil Army of Doom> Hum [ Wa:30 Cl:30 ] Slim Jim, Crimson Shadow of the Nashite Magi. Hum [ Anfa an Caillte ] Belgarion The Spirit of the Lost *Darkclaw* Hum [ Demigoddess ] DarkClaw:Honorary Hooligan of the Lost -=Belgarion=-
You gossip (in common), 'My greetings to you all.. *glances about warily*'.
DarkClaw gossips, 'Welcome back, Sami. Care to join us?'.
Whisk gossips (in common), 'Hello, bard'.
You gossip (in common), 'Does anyone see either the Fallen One or the Daedalus? '.
You gossip (in common), '(not sure which I am more afraid of..)'.
Cresom gossips (in common), 'Hello Samiyah'.
Belgarion gossips (in common), 'both have left I believe'.
You gossip (in common), '*whew*'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'would you please join us?'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'where?'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'the temple'.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
Silence...almost deafening in this temple, the darkness all consuming within
the seemingly hollow room. Suddenly, as if triggered by those present, a soft
purple glow spreads from the center of the shrine. As eyes adjust to the
change, the source of the dim lighting is revealed as a glass-shaped eye that
hovers in mid-air above the smooth, marble floor. Smooth all except for a
large, charred, square patch of dirt in front of each of the four walls...odd.
Above, the ceiling is open showing more of the same darkness, not a single
star twinkling among the Heavens. The Eastern wall is completely covered by a
massive shelving unit holding books and old, faded scrolls, making one wonder
as to the history of this place and the Immortal that it belongs to. What
mysteries lie within those readings? A large mural hangs from the Southern
wall, the color so vibrant that it makes the emptiness of the room seem barren
and tragic. The strong feel of magic is noticeable in this temple, but its
threads are chaotic...confused and constantly shifting. Symbolic of the
Immortal that resides here? Perhaps.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) DarkClaw is here.
Whisk is here.
Cresom is resting here.
Belgarion is resting here.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thats ok'.
DarkClaw smiles at you.
Belgarion smiles at you.
DarkClaw says, 'Welcome, Sami.'.
Whisk grins evilly at you.
You say (in common), 'Whisk!'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'now'.
Whisk gives you a glass of milk.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
You say (in common), 'how did you get in here?'.
Samiyah looks puzzled.
Whisk says (in common), 'We are waiting for a report back from Scar'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i summoned him in'.
DarkClaw says, 'He was chasing Scar again.'.
DarkClaw sighs loudly.
Whisk says (in common), 'He went off in search of Seraph'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'who is Scar?'.
Whisk says (in common), 'I will introduce you when he returns'.
You smile happily.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
DarkClaw says, 'You don't know of Scar?'.
You say (in common), 'Er, no... should I?'.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps not.'.
DarkClaw says, ‘I thought he was going to eat Whisk for a moment.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Until I scolded him.'.
>shiv
Brrrrrrrrr.
Samiyah looks over at the mighty gnome.
DarkClaw clears her throat and looks to Belgarion.
Samiyah's eyes get big.
Belgarion beams a smile at DarkClaw.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so Sami'.
Samiyah blushes, and checks the position of her veil, to ensure it is modestly in place.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you seen what was going on'.
You say (in common), 'I am sorry I ran away earlier'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thats fine'.
Whisk smiles at you.
You say (in common), 'I don't know what he was going to do, but it didn't seem wise to let it happen, whatever it was'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you were perfectly safe there I believe'.
Whisk rests.
You say (in common), 'and I'm sorry, Cresom, for whatever threats he leveled against you.'.
Whisk says (in common), 'I must nap momentarily'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you now have protection'.
DarkClaw says, 'NONE of this is your fault, Sami.'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion nods in recognition to Whisk.
You say (in common), '... I don't, though, Belgarion.'.
Belgarion grins evilly.
You say (in common), 'I do not have the oaths that protect you.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that’s fine but you see he really is a weak impotent godling'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he has no followers'.
DarkClaw sighs and runs a hand through her raven locks.
Belgarion says (in common), 'in truth'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'what is a god without followers'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'a voice in the clouds'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that’s all'.
Samiyah answers softly, 'But he hears MY prayers... and the Elders of the tribe say that he is the god of our people.'
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'are you sure he heard your pray?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'prayer?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'He knew each and every word I spoke.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'there is no trickery beneath him'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'well, that's certainly true enough.'.
Cresom disappears into the void.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he would do anything it takes to get what he wants'.
DarkClaw says, 'Sami...forgive me for saying this...but a brother and sister are not always required to have the same beliefs. Nor father and mother, etc.'.
DarkClaw says, 'You may be their blood...but they do not own you. Only you should own you.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'whisk are you here?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'guess not'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
You say (in common), 'he is napping.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Consider Belgarion and Belsambar.'.
Belgarion nods.
DarkClaw says, 'They worship different immortals.'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'they are RELATED?!!?'.
l Belgarion
Your gaze is drawn to this man of average height and build. Something about him seems...off. He shifts his stance slightly, shoulder-length hair the rich color of chestnut brushing across his shoulder plates and falling over one of his eyes. Eyes the color of a glacier reflecting the blue of the sky above. The heavy mace at his side brushes against his leg plates, tearing your eyes downward to catch the movement of his hand as his fingers wrap around the grip. His lips curve into a something akin to a smile and you glance up again, only to realize it is nothing more than a sneer of contempt. Your feet instinctively draw you backwards as you feel a sense of dread, knowing your own DEMISE is soon in coming. Belgarion leads a charmed life. Belgarion is in perfect health. Belgarion is using: <used as light> (Glowing) a golden orb <worn on finger> a sophisticated ring <worn on finger> a blood-red band twined with raven-colored hair <worn around neck> a golden torque, set with amber <worn around neck> a golden torque, set with amber <worn on body> a steel breast plate <worn on head> a chain mail coif <worn on legs> a pair of adamantite shin guards <worn on feet> a pair of steel boots <worn on hands> a pair of silver gauntlets <worn on arms> (Battleworn) the deadly spiked armplates of Athena <worn as shield> (Glowing) a wicked, spiked shield <worn about body> a leaf mail sash <worn about waist> a chain mail girth <worn around wrist> a platinum bracer <worn around wrist> an iron bracer <wielded> a burning whip <worn with pride> a Pin of Mastery <worn with pride> (Glowing) a black pearl brooch
Belgarion smiles happily.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
DarkClaw says, 'They are.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he’s my uncle'.
You blink.
You blink.
You blink.
Belgarion says (in common), 'didn’t the name make you wonder?'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Samiyah blushes, and checks the position of her veil, to ensure it is modestly in place.
You say (in common), 'er, no...'.
Belgarion smiles happily.
DarkClaw says, '(I just said that I need to put that on both of their wiki pages.)'.
Samiyah isn't very quick on the uptake sometimes...
Belgarion says (in common), 'well here’s the thing'.
Cresom has returned from the void.
Belgarion says (in common), 'Seraph has not yet but has mentioned declaring war on Lost'.
DarkClaw beams a smile at Cresom.
Belgarion beams a smile at Cresom.
You hug Cresom.
Cresom says (in common), 'Folks I am sorry I must depart but I will stand by you all esp. against him'.
Cresom says (in common), 'he bothers me '.
Belgarion bows deeply.
You say (in common), 'be well, brother.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Thank you, Cresom.'.
Cresom bows deeply.
Cresom hugs you.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thank you Cresom'.
DarkClaw hugs Cresom.
Cresom hugs DarkClaw.
Cresom sweeps Belgarion into a romantic waltz.
Cresom sweeps Whisk into a romantic waltz.
You giggle.
Cresom leaves west.
DarkClaw laughs.
Belgarion grins evilly.
Belgarion says (in common), 'now'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i must work on some Immortals'.
You say (in common), '(speaking of Cresom : I am trying to find a restring-worthy worn on hands, to memorialize our swearing blood relation)'.
Belgarion points at DarkClaw accusingly.
Belgarion says (in common), 'shes the one for that'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'shes better than I am'.
DarkClaw says, '(Er, what?! You're related to Cresom?!"'.
DarkClaw says, ')'.
You poke her in the ribs.
You giggle.
DarkClaw says, '(I missed something, obviously.)'.
Samiyah turns her left palm over, showing a recently healed wound.
You say (in common), 'Cresom and I swore a blood oath. We are a tribe of two.'.
Belgarion smiles happily.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thats awesome'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'oh oh'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'oh'.
Belgarion giggles.
DarkClaw says, '(Argh, hang on.)'.
Belgarion giggles.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that will help you Sami'.
Belgarion is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.
Belgarion says (in common), 'oh my goodness'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that can help'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i know it can'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you must let me think on this'.
You smile happily.
Belgarion says (in common), '( I should have been a Lawyer'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
DarkClaw blinks, her gaze shooting up to Sami's quickly. "Cresom is a very good relative to have."
DarkClaw says, '(FK interrupted)'.
DarkClaw sits down and thinks deeply.
Samiyah (waves to the FK)
Belgarion says (in common), 'i shall leave you to decide on this'.
DarkClaw says, '(He chuckled and waved back.)'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i must go out and find people to recruit'.
Belgarion leaves west.
DarkClaw blinks at Belg's departure.
DarkClaw says, 'He is horribly bothered by all of this.'.
Whisk disappears into the void.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'he is a good man.'.
DarkClaw smiles happily.
DarkClaw says, 'He is. Though he's a bit obsessive at times.'.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
### [Slim says (in common), 'go ahead speak ur mind']
### [Belgarion says (in common), 'we are having some troubles']
DarkClaw says, ‘I worry not about Seraph.'.
DarkClaw shrugs.
DarkClaw says, ‘I worry for you, yes, and for my scions...but not for myself.'.
Samiyah nods a little, thinking.
DarkClaw says, 'You did the right thing by fleeing earlier.'.
DarkClaw says, 'He knows we love you, so it only makes sense for him to lash out on you.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps...'.
You say (in common), 'I do not like being a tool used against others.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Indeed. None of us do.'.
DarkClaw tilts her head slightly in thought, "Do you still live among your people, Sami?"
You say (in common), 'Oh, no.'.
You say (in common), 'But I am still OF my people.'.
You say (in common), 'I broke their laws, and was cast out.'.
DarkClaw says, 'You will always be of your people.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Nothing will ever change that.'.
You say (in common), 'My mother spirited me out of the camp before I was put to death.'.
DarkClaw nods.
You say (in common), 'I sang the forbidden songs.'.
DarkClaw whispers, "Perhaps your people are misled in choosing their God."
You say (in common), 'If, as the Elder says, Seraph is their god... well.. they have very bad taste in gods.'.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida.. I must go...'.
DarkClaw nods in recognition to you.
You say (in common), 'but perhaps we can speak more later?'.
DarkClaw says, 'Of course, Sami. Anytime.'.
You smile happily.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
12/30/2012 - Hunger
In a Dark Tunnel
[Exits: north west up]
Blackness surrounds you, negating your light after a precious few feet.
You can see nothing and the rest of your senses are working overtime to
compensate, but to no avail. All you can do is grope your way through
and hope you don't get stuck down here having to battle something truly
evil.
Someone steps out the shadows.
Samiyah peers about, unable to see you.
Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph says, 'please dear one respect is the last thing you have for me'.
Samiyah wraps bands of linen around her wounds.
You say (in common), 'I respect your power.'.
You say (in common), 'I respect your ability to bring harm.'.
You say (in common), 'I do not respect the actions you take'.
You say (in common), 'and I give respect to the office and rank of any who are immortal.'.
Seraph says, ‘I can help with your wounds'.
You say (in common), 'I can tend them.'.
Seraph says, 'what power, what harm? I cannot do anything'.
You say (in common), 'to some, yes. to some, no.'.
Seraph says, 'parlor tricks is all I got'.
You say (in common), 'those protected by the oaths given to their own immortals, no - it seems you cannot break a true vow given.'.
Seraph says, 'everyone can be broken'.
You shudder from the sheer thought of it.
Seraph says, 'just a matter if time'.
Seraph says, 'but I have not come today to talk about that'.
You say (in common), '... what is it that you wish, Sahib?'.
Seraph says, 'we have other things to talk about'.
Samiyah watches you mutely, trying to not flee like the prey she's feeling like.
Seraph shows a sign of weakness he stumbles forward.
Samiyah answers carefully, 'What would that be, Sahib?'
You say (in common), 'are you injured, Sahib?'.
Seraph's armor straps turn to dust as his armor falls to the ground.
Samiyah averts her gaze as your covering lessens.
Seraph's mace crumbles into pieces.
Seraph says, 'we made an agreement dear one and you lived up to it'.
Samiyah tightens the strap of her golden vest, unconsciously remembering your admonishment.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, ‘I have not'.
You say (in common), 'I did. Though I sense you did not like it very much.'.
Seraph says, ‘I really enjoyed it'.
(Combat deleted)
You say (in common), '(would you mind if I moved to a quieter spot?)'.
Seraph says, 'please do'.
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
(travels to...)
Temple
[Exits: east south]
As you enter the Temple, you begin to feel more relaxed. Your worries
begin to melt away as you sense the peacefulness of the room.
A blue shimmering can be seen to the south.
You rest.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'I am pleased that you enjoyed it.'.
You say (in common), 'it took the longest of any work I have done to date.'.
Seraph says, 'it was wonderful'.
You say (in common), 'Golson did not have kind things to say of his time in your service.'.
Seraph says, 'no one does'.
Seraph says, ‘I was a different person then'.
You say (in common), 'The Lord Kerriariadne had many kind things to say of you.'.
Seraph grins weakly.
Seraph says, 'the darklord'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph says, 'my dear one I have come to you today to release you'.
You say (in common), 'I am surprised... but happy that you will keep your bargain.'.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Seraph says, 'I’m not as evil as you think'.
You say (in common), 'Are you not?'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Seraph says, 'if I was I would have made you do what I asked then took everything away from you'.
Samiyah pauses a moment and thinks, then nods. 'That is true enough.'
Seraph says, 'you are'.
You say (in common), 'You could have forced your will upon me.'.
You blink.
Seraph stumbles back.
You say (in common), 'you are saying that I am evil, Sahib?'.
Seraph says, 'you are what you was meant to be'.
Seraph says, 'whatever you choose is your path'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'I do have that freedom, yes.'.
Seraph says, 'you are my blood'.
You say (in common), 'Based on the words of the Elders... I cannot deny that, as much as I may wish to.'.
You say (in common), 'But my bloodline does not define me.'.
Seraph says, 'no it doesn’t'.
You say (in common), '... what is it that you want of me, Sahib Fallen One?'.
Seraph says, 'be happy'.
Seraph falls to his knees.
Seraph screams loudly!
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
You blink.
You blink.
Samiyah gives a slow sigh of released fear and tension, shivering.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'Sayyida.. the Fallen One... is he... no more?'.
DarkClaw tells you, 'I'm not allowed to tell you that, Sami. *frowns* But...I wouldn't get comfortable quite yet. *sigh*'.
Someone whispers good bye dear one.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'Oh, forgive me, I did not phrase the question well...'.
Samiyah startles, and responds quietly, 'Goodbye, Lord Seraph..'
DarkClaw tells you, 'It's quite alright.'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'I meant to ask: Has he discorporated from lack of "Food"... I am unsure if I just received my answer, however..
DarkClaw tells you, 'I believe he watches you more than we both care to wish.'.
DarkClaw tells you, 'But, for now, you needn't worry of him.'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'He seemed very very weakened. His armor and weapons, disintegrating. '.
DarkClaw tells you, '*blink* Indeed? What took place?'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'forgive me for saying so - like a vampire who had not fed, and faced the sunlight.'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'he released me, and said his good byes'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow, chewing on her lower lip in thought.
DarkClaw tells you, '*furrows her brow in thought* That's...interesting, yet troubling at the same time.'.
Samiyah murmurs a quiet prayer for the repose and peace of the Fallen One's soul.
DarkClaw tells you, 'I worry that he might be attempting to gain your trust and belief by doing what you least expect.'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), 'That may well be the case... I will be cautious.'.
12/31/12 – Discussing the RP /The Meaning of Strength
By the Temple Altar
[Exits: south]
You are by the temple altar in the northern end of the Temple of Midgaard.
A huge altar made from white polished marble is standing in front of you and
behind it are statues of the Implementors.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is resting here.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You say (in common), 'Sahib Fallen One..'.
Seraph says, 'just wanted to say happy new years to you'.
You smile happily.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'ran dry with the rp didnt know what direction to go'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '(well, with others, there's always going to be some restriction of sort, because they have their own thoughts on rp)'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'with sami, you largely have room to be as horrid as you like, since I've given you that permission.'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'if u got a idea let me know'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'She's currently wondering if his weakness was a ploy for sympathy, or if he really is hurt - '.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'And she's working on - odd as it might sound - a gift for Seraph'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Hoping it might make him change a little.'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'guess only one way to find out right'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '*nodnod* Just waiting to find Nati'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'for if I may ask'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'for the present!'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'i need her help with it.'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'u should post the poem of me on the forums it was very good'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'it's on the wiki already :)'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'but sure, I can put it on the forums as well'.
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'how far can sami turn?'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'In what sense?'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'as is turning dark'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'it will take a ***LOT*** of work and time to get her evil.'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Because her nature is a very pure and innocent one.'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Cruelty isn't in her nature'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Right _now_ she is a little more vulnerable to despair, as she died today'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'She's feeling a little alone and sad and discouraged'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'not truly evil but pushing the line'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'maybe starting to believe me a little and thinking I’m not so evil'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'It would take someone killing her, or those small steps that are so subtle she doesn't see it as corruption.'.
Seraph nods.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'She did her first spar yesterday, and did horribly'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'well dying not gonna happen'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'so that's something that's on her mind - her own weakness'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Dying to PK from anyone wouldn't turn her evil, but would open her to despair and negative feelings'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'and it's that gradual manipulation of negative emotion that is the likely thing that would do it.'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'let me think of a story and ill send it to you'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Okay -- If you want, you can also influence her dreams - send her whatever visions you want her to see, that sort of thing'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'if u have any ideas let me know'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'He actually won a slight victory with her -- she PRAYED her song and he heard it. Just praying it instead of singing was a step.'.
Seraph smiles happily.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'so yes - she's suspicious and yes, she has people warning her constantly'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'so dreams I can send to you in notes and stuff?'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'yes, absolutely'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'what warnings is she getting?'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'oh, to be careful of him, that he's still trying to harm her, harm her friends, not to trust, etc.'.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'well at least people are talking'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'nodnod'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'let me know when you want to go back in char - she definitely has something to say to him.'.
Seraph steps out the shadows struggling to stand.
Seraph says, 'hello dear one'.
Samiyah bites her lip and frowns, looking over at you.
You say (in common), 'What's wrong? Your armor fell off, and you seem hurt. '.
You say (in common), 'I did not think Immortals could be harmed..'.
Seraph tries to summon his throne but it doesn’t rise.
Seraph just kneels on the ground.
Samiyah blinks, but pats the stone nearby.
Seraph says, ‘I have stopped collecting dear one'.
You say (in common), 'Did you taste mine today?'.
You say (in common), 'I fell, earlier...'.
Seraph says, ‘I seen it but sent it back'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'When you sought it for so long? Why would you do that?'.
Seraph says, 'we all fall dear one its how we rise up after that’s makes us who we are'.
Seraph says, ‘I never wanted to collect you'.
Samiyah lifts her chin obstinately. 'I got my things back myself.'
Seraph smiles weakly at you.
Seraph says, 'see you are strong'.
You say (in common), 'Stronger than I give myself credit sometimes.'.
Seraph says, 'we are blood you have power beyond your wildest dreams'.
Samiyah chuckles at your words. 'I didn't feel very strong sparring with Belgarion.' She looks a bit grumpy.
You say (in common), '... Why DON'T you want to collect me? Is my soul less .. er... fortifying.. than others?'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Seraph shakes his head slowly.
Seraph says, 'no yours is truly special'.
You say (in common), 'Is it because I am the only bard of my generation amidst the tribe?'.
Seraph says, 'belgarion is nothing dear one he has seen death more than he has taken'.
You say (in common), 'well, he handily made me flee, several times.'.
You say (in common), 'I wish I was as "nothing" as you say he is... for he puts me to shame.'.
Seraph says, 'fleeing and standing to fight are two different things dear'.
Samiyah sighs with frustration. 'Nearing my Final Ascension, and I still have to run away much of the time.'
Seraph says, 'we all have to'.
You say (in common), 'I want to be STRONG! I want to be able to help friends, those in need..'.
Samiyah kicks at a loose stone on the floor.
Seraph says, 'you do every day'.
Seraph says, 'strength doesn’t come in combat'.
You say (in common), 'but much of this world IS combat'.
Seraph says, 'knowledge is power'.
Samiyah sighs and leans against the wall, glancing over at you.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph says, 'you know people you know the realm'.
You say (in common), 'Is there anything else you can feed on, that gives you strength, that doesn't hurt anyone?'.
Seraph says, 'no that’s my punishment'.
You say (in common), 'so you always have to hurt someone to live?'.
Seraph says, 'dear samiyah '.
Seraph says, 'listen to my words'.
Samiyah nods gravely, listening.
Seraph says, 'any fool can pick up a weapon and fight'.
Seraph says, 'any fool can kill someone'.
Seraph says, 'that IS NOT power'.
Seraph says, 'not everyone can walk the realm and learn it'.
Seraph says, 'you can'.
Seraph says, 'your strength is not combat'.
Samiyah falters, 'I have to. I have no one else to show me. I have to learn it myself.'
Seraph says, 'your strength is knowledge'.
Seraph says, ‘I can summon a weapon and kill you where you stand'.
> shiver
Brrrrrrrrr.
Seraph says, 'is that power?'.
Samiyah whispers, 'Yes. Of a sort.'
Seraph says, 'no the power is you can get back up and gather things and atart again'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '(oh - one other little thing you might not realize was a tiny victory for Seraph -- when she said good bye to him last time, she used his NAME.)'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '(when she had always feared to call him by name.)'.
Seraph says, 'that is power'.
Samiyah says quietly, 'I did that today. But it aches, still.' One hand rises to press against her heart.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'i noticed'.
Seraph says, 'but you did it'.
Seraph says, 'that is power'.
Samiyah says softly, 'I had to. No one else knew the way.'
Seraph rises to his feet slowly.
Seraph says, 'see power'.
Samiyah instinctively reaches out with one hand to help, but then withdraws it as you make it to your feet.
Seraph steps back into the shadows.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Sahib?'.
Seraph says, 'when you need to talk samiyah i'.
Seraph whispers I will be around.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You tell someone (in common), 'take care!'.
01/01/2013: Belgarion’s Plan
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'I am reminding you that you want to talk to me about something'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'oh yes'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'heh'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'see I told you my memory was bad'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'have you had any problems with Seraph lately'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'well, I don't know if I would call it a problem, so much.. we have talked - as recently as yesterday.'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'ahh just heard from a bordie the other day you stood up to him'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'He has decided to stop feeding... and so he is fading away, slowly. Weakened. His armor and weapons fell to dust.'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'hehe'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'nods'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'my next step was to talk to Cordir'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'What can she do?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'me and Cresom have been working on a spell'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it can only be used once'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and once used would never be able to be used again'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but would make Seraph semi mortal'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'its time I brought Seraph to justice'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but if hes fading into memory now then theres no need'.
Belgarion shrugs.
Belgarion says (in common), 'just a though'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thought'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'I have been thinking about him a great deal.'.
Belgarion nods.
You say (in common), 'Trying to understand him.'.
You say (in common), 'And if - like a vampire, like your Sayyida - he feeds to survive...'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'on souls'.
You say (in common), 'I am trying to see if there is a way he can feed without killing or feed without altering.'.
You say (in common), 'but simply survive.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well unless something can be done'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it must soon be the other way'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'because we cannot all live like this'.
You say (in common), 'He had the chance to feed on my soul yesterday'.
Belgarion nods.
You say (in common), 'but he released it and sent it back -- when I died..'.
You say (in common), 'he COULD have done me harm, but did not.'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well from what I have seen and heard about him'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he is a very tricky one'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'are you familiar with the story of the frog and the scorpion?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i believe he does nothing without there being a benifit to him'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'having said that'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he released your soul more then likely to gain some trust'.
Samiyah nods, saying, 'I keep it in mind when I deal with him. '
Belgarion says (in common), 'he is a very lonely individual from what I here and I am sure losing his followers did not do his ego well'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he has made some grave errors in the past'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Belgarion says (in common), 'in those errors he has truly learned nothing'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'maybe he doesnt see those as errors but as someone elses mistakes'.
Belgarion shrugs.
Samiyah nods, looking troubled.
Belgarion says (in common), 'no need to look troubled'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'its just his way'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and when you start to understand this you realize that this is why he is truly powerless'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'maybe I am just talking out me arse'.
Samiyah says quietly, 'I think he is very, very lonely, and does not even realize it.'
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but its what ibelieve'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well according to writings about hin'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'he knows it'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but chooses to ignore it'.
Samiyah says slowly, 'I can understand his loneliness. I feel it, too, sometimes.'
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but at least youhave friends'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'friends can reduce that loneliness'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Belgarion smiles happily.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and you should be glad you have friends that are more then willing to stand with you'.
You say (in common), 'and a brother - had you heard?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'yes I did'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'Cresom?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thats great'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you couldnt have found a better brother'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'if Darkclaw and I get married I was thinking about asking him to stand with me'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Samiyah claps her hands rhythmically, then lifts her right hand to cover her veiled mouth, and trills loudly, in the desert style.
Belgarion smiles happily.
You say (in common), 'that would wonderful!'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'we have been talking abit more about it lately'.
Belgarion shrugs.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it may or may not happen'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'seems everytime she gets married for some reason she gets kidnapped'.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
Belgarion nods.
You say (in common), 'Kidnapped?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'yes she was telling me about it the other day'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i cannot remember who it was the first time'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'the second time she was kidnapped by Lexie'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'why would Lexie do that?'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'to make sure her new husband would treat her right I guess'.
Belgarion laughs.
Belgarion says (in common), 'it was quite a ransom'.
Belgarion laughs.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'that's not a bad reason, then...'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'since no one has to worry about that with me then there would be other reasons now'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and of course'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'shes an Immortal now'.
You say (in common), 'though, in my tribe, the man is reminded that he can only beat his wife with a stick no wider than his thumb.'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well at least they keep it small'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i am kidding'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'good thing your not marrying an ogre'.
Belgarion winks suggestively at you.
Samiyah nods gravely.
Belgarion says (in common), 'well back to Seraph for a second'.
You say (in common), 'If I was ever to wed, it would have to be a man of the desert tribes'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'that makes sense'.
You say (in common), 'As I gave oath to my mother.'.
Belgarion nods.
Belgarion says (in common), 'thats important'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'if you come up with a way for Seraph to feed without hurting people'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i will go with it'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i cannot even consider that'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but you know my nature'.
You say (in common), 'I am trying... but needless to say, it isn't something he likes to talk about.'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'if someone does bad things to me and those I love I will kill them'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'so I am not the best to deal with this'.
Belgarion chuckles, evidently amused.
You say (in common), 'I understand/'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but if'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'you come up with nothing'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'then I may have to go back to work on my spell'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and then he will have to face ME!!'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'and that he will never forget'.
Samiyah nods, looking troubled.
Belgarion says (in common), 'now'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'lets get off that subject'.
Belgarion winks suggestively.
Belgarion says (in common), 'did you see my new ring'.
Samiyah smiles and says, 'No! Show me!'
Belgarion is using:
<used as light> (Powerful magic) (Glowing) a golden orb <worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a blood-red band twined with raven-colored hair <worn on finger> (Potent magic) a sophisticated ring <worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a golden torque, set with amber <worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a golden torque, set with amber <worn on body> (Moderate magic) a steel breast plate <worn on head> (Potent magic) a chain mail coif <worn on legs> (Potent magic) a pair of adamantite shin guards <worn on feet> (Moderate magic) a pair of chain mail boots <worn on hands> (Moderate magic) a pair of silver gauntlets <worn on arms> (Moderate magic) (Battleworn) the deadly spiked armplates of Athena <worn as shield> (Glowing) a wicked, spiked shield <worn about body> (Moderate magic) a leaf mail sash <worn about waist> (Potent magic) a chain mail girth <worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a platinum bracer <worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a bronze bracer <wielded> (Red Aura) (Artifact magic) a burning whip <worn with pride> (Red Aura) (Weak magic) (Glowing) a black pearl brooch
Belgarion smiles happily.
Belgarion says (in common), 'its interesting to say the least'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'not many would understand the meaning behind the hair'.
You say (in common), 'the lock - from the Sayyida?'.
Belgarion smiles happily.
Belgarion nods.
You say (in common), 'it's beautiful'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'i must go do something before I have to go'.
You say (in common), 'Of course'.
You say (in common), 'be well, my friend'.
Belgarion says (in common), 'but it has been great talking to you'.
You smile happily.
Belgarion bows before you.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
01/03/2013: Dreams
[ 9] Seraph: dream
Wed Jan 2 13:02:50 2013
To: samiyah
you envision your tribe running in fear as the elders start cast protective magic
in the distant a vile figure approaches he is hard to make out
you know deep within this thing will bring destruction
you wake up in a sweat
[ 11] Seraph: dream 2
Thu Jan 3 05:54:08 2013
To: samiyah
out of the darkness, Cron'tor makes his way to the village. the elders spells do not seem to stop this beast from going forward he is cackling looking at all the people running scared, hm fresh meat for me he thunders out. one of the elders bravely steps towards him trying to cast. cron'tor grabs him by the throat silly human thinking you can stop me. just as he is about to kill the elder the sky turns black and a figure crashes to the ground causing it to shake and cron'tor loses his grip and balance, the elder runs for his life away. A winged figure steps out of the shadows and speaks in a demonic voice "leave this place now cron'tor' griping his mace tight bracing for combat
you wake up
[ 14] Seraph: final dream
Thu Jan 3 08:56:42 2013
To: samiyah
cron'tor looks at the winged one standing before him and snorts
a fallen angel even worse a fallen god dare tries to stop me
cron'tor rushes forward taking the winged one to the ground he starts to
deliver heavy blows to the wings ones face his black helm starts
to cave in from the shots he yells out in pain as the helm cuts his face
cron'tor then picks him up over his head slamming him hard to
the ground he starts stomping on his breastplate cracking it
shards of metal cut into the wings ones chest his screams
can be heard for miles. con'tor backs up looking at the fallen one
he growls when I destroy you and this village I will hunt and kill
your blood fallen angel he rears up for one final blow to
the fallen one’s head. the fallen one moves out the way
then swinging his mace he shatters cron'tor arm
the fallen one barley rises to his feet blood pouring out of his wounds
he starts to glow red as every soul collected leaves his body
forming a energy field around him they start to heal his wounds but the damage
to much but he summons every ounce of strength
and hits cron'tor in the head. cron'tor falls in a heap
the fallen one staggers over lifting the limp corpse or con'tor
leaping to the skys far away from the village
end of vision
01/03/2013: Journal Entry
It has been nearly half a year since I took the time to write in my journal. So much has happened since then, I scarcely know where to begin. Growth and friends. A new brother, sworn in blood. Many times of joy. But of late, it is sorrow that weighs me. Twice in two sunrises, I have slipped spirit from flesh, and find myself much weakened. Every Lyrical I have so painstakingly learned is forgotten. And there is still so much to do. Friends oftentimes have the time to talk, but not help. I have struggled much, alone. Yet... not always alone - in a way and for reasons I do not understand.
I would be dishonest if I did not write of the Fallen One. I do not know when I came to his attentions - it seems that he has been watching me for a very long time - he said once that he witnessed my birth. Though why I would be of note to a god, I do not understand. He says I am of his bloodline, as he
is the god of our people. The men of the village do not speak of the rituals that they conduct. They speak only of the Gods: the Hunter, the Shepherd, the Guardian. I do not know which aspect of the Gods he represents. There is much of it I do not understand. Only that he fills me with trepidation. Yet again and again, he says that he is only here to help me.
I am tired - I cannot close my eyes without images of battle appearing. Conflict and home, chaos and destruction. Last night, so much blood and death... and yet, he came, like an avenging angel, and bid the invader gone. Protecting my people, as he says that he has always done. Should I believe my dreams? Or the voice within that says that this is all a trick, as the Sayyida's beloved says - some sorcery to make me trust where trust is not wise. There is the parable of the frog and the scorpion, which runs through
my mind, time and time again. "It is my nature" the scorpion says, as he stings the gullible frog to death. Is it his nature? I do not know.
01/13/2013: The Offering
Near a Low Hedge
[Exits: north]
A wooden bench near the low hedge makes a pleasant spot to while away a few
hours during a stay at the inn. Neat borders of honesty, feverfew,
forget-me-nots, and hardy geraniums brighten this end of the garden. The
garden continues to the north.
The sky is cloudy and a cold northern gust blows.
A nightingale sings sweetly.
A june bug flies crazily in circles.
Someone smiles at you.
Samiyah glances around.
Someone steps out the shadows.
You say (in common), '..hello?'.
Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.
A nightingale leaves north.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You say (in common), 'Sahib'.
Seraph says, 'hello dear one I have missed you'.
You say (in common), 'Greetings, Fallen One...'.
You say (in common), 'I have not been well, of late.'.
You say (in common), 'forgive my absence.'.
Seraph says, 'no need to forgive it happens'.
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Seraph says, ‘I felt you meet death again'.
Samiyah nods, the movement slight. 'I did. I am much weakened as a result.'
Seraph says, 'are you really?'.
You say (in common), 'I have forgotten many songs - lyricals, they call them.'.
You say (in common), 'which helped me a great deal in my travels.'.
Seraph says, 'what you have forgotten will be regained again'.
You say (in common), 'I can no longer evade ghosts, or use magic items, or evade attacks'.
You say (in common), 'it was a very painful loss, and I have regained nothing thus far.'.
Seraph says, 'time dear one time'.
Samiyah sighs quietly, her shoulders slumping. 'It is very hard to stay optimistic.'
Siobhan tells you (in common), 'can you come to mish? I have something for you'.
Seraph reaches out to touch you but stops.
Samiyah tilts her head to one side, watching you.
You tell Siobhan (in common), 'I can - a moment?'.
Siobhan tells you (in common), 'okay'.
Seraph says, 'dear one sometimes we have to be stripped to a shell'.
Seraph says, 'to truly see what we can do'.
You say (in common), 'It just makes me feel sad and alone'.
You say (in common), 'not strong.'.
You say (in common), 'I have been asked to meet Siobhan at Mish - do you mind if I go quickly, then find somewhere quiet to continue talking?'.
Seraph says, 'of course go'.
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.
A copy of the TFC Daily News lies here.
(Dark Purple Aura) Siobhan is resting here.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.
You smile at him.
Siobhan gives you a spell score.
You say (in common), 'thank you!'.
You hum a few bars to an improbable song, 'You oughta protection good'.
Ok.
Siobhan says (in common), 'you’re welcome'.
You say (in common), 'protection vs good.'.
You say (in common), 'useful :)'.
Siobhan nods.
You say (in common), 'many thanks'.
Samiyah makes a gesture of thanks, bowing slightly over her clasped, henna-dyed hands.
The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
You rest.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'Here, Sahib?'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'be right there'.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'I await your leisure'.
Seraph looks around.
Seraph says, 'been a long time since I have been here'.
You say (in common), 'did you fall in battle very often, when you were mortal?'.
Seraph says, 'a few times yes'.
You say (in common), 'how did you keep going?'.
Seraph says, 'my will would not allow me to pity myself and stop'.
Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and concealing her face in one of the layers of her veil.
Samiyah admits, 'I am not very brave and sometimes pity myself.'
Seraph says, 'why'.
You say (in common), 'because it is hard being mostly alone.'.
Seraph says, 'you are never alone'.
You say (in common), 'I have friends, yes... but I am used to the comfort of a tribe.'.
Seraph says, 'you are my blood Samiyah'.
Seraph says, ‘I watch over you keep death from keeping you'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph says, 'just as I watch over your tribe'.
Seraph says, 'our tribe'.
You say (in common), 'They are not my tribe any more - they threw me out. '.
You say (in common), 'I will always be OF the tribe.. but I am not IN the tribe, if that makes sense.'.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), 'how do you keep death from being the final sleep?'.
Seraph says, 'for you?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, ‘I have a deal with death not to take you'.
Seraph says, 'as far as our tribe go I have waited a long, long time for you'.
Samiyah sits quietly, listening intently, her hands clasped in her lap.
Seraph says, 'you dear one will change your tribe you dear one will lead them'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'but the leaders are always the men..'.
Seraph says, 'like I said dear one you will lead'.
Seraph says, 'you are special'.
Samiyah bows her head. 'I do not feel very special. I feel tired and sad and lonely.'
Seraph says, ‘I am with you'.
Samiyah glances up at you quickly, then away, and nods.
Samiyah says softly, 'I know.'
Seraph turns his back towards you.
Seraph says, 'but I suppose my guidance or friendship is not worth it'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'Why do you say that?'.
Seraph says, 'why '.
Seraph turns back towards you.
Seraph says, ‘I have been there when you was created your birth your childhood'.
Seraph says, ‘I have been there when you was starting the arts of being a bard'.
Seraph says, ‘I was there when you had great power as a bard'.
Seraph says, 'and I am here now when you feel weak'.
Samiyah nods. "you have been here."
Seraph says, 'yes you may not agree with my methods of life'.
Seraph says, 'but I protect you from deaths eternal grip as well as your people'.
Seraph says, ‘I am weakend samiyah most of my souls are gone but yet here I stand with you'.
Samiyah ventures, 'You seem stronger than when I saw you last, though...'
Seraph says, 'will'.
Seraph says, 'dear one will power'.
Seraph says, ‘I refuse to stop until the day comes you give up then I will atop'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'so your existence depends on mine?'.
Seraph says, 'cause I choose it to'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'And if I keep falling in battle - does that hurt you?'.
Seraph says, 'you always think I mean harm always looking for a angle'.
Seraph says, 'no cron'tor hurt me'.
Seraph says, 'you think I am evil'.
Seraph says, 'but have I caused you harm?'.
You say (in common), 'you yourself have told me that you are...'.
You say (in common), 'were you lying?'.
Seraph says, 'have I caused you harm?'.
You say (in common), 'Me, directly, no, but you did threaten my friends.'.
Seraph says, ‘I am whatever you think I am'.
Seraph says, 'threats bah I can threaten a cat if I want'.
Seraph says, 'you can threaten people its if you do what you say'.
Samiyah almost smiles, and murmurs, 'Don't threaten cats. I like cats.'
Seraph laughs.
Samiyah looks directly at you and asks very quietly, 'Can you take some of my strength, without taking it all?'
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Seraph looks surprised.
Ebony tells you (in minotaur), 'there is a materialistic lyrical somewhere'.
Seraph says, 'yes I can but why?'.
You tell Ebony (in common), 'Thank you for looking!!'.
You tell Ebony (in common), 'that's a very very special one.'.
Ebony tells you (in minotaur), 'pell has it'.
Samiyah says awkwardly, 'Well.. I don't want you to fade, and go. I like.. I like your company.'
You tell Ebony (in common), 'Pell?'.
Ebony tells you (in minotaur), 'yeah dunno who that is'.
You tell Ebony (in common), 'ooh!< I do!'.
Ebony tells you (in minotaur), ':}'.
Seraph smiles at you.
Seraph says, 'very kind of you samiyah but I won’t absorb you '.
Samiyah extends one henna-patterned hand, which trembles a bit.
Seraph reaches out to take your hand his glowing blue.
Seraph stops
Samiyah shivers but keeps her hand extended.
Seraph says, ‘I will tell you what Dear One'.
Seraph says, 'pity emotion you have for yourself'.
Seraph says, 'that is what I will take'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'How can you take just one emotion?'.
Seraph says, 'the soul is made up of different emotions'.
Strad tells you (in common), 'Pell isn't a shoppie, I'll kill and bring to you.'.
You tell Strad (in common), 'Oooh, yay!! Thank you so much! I am in the amphitheatre, talking to Someone.'.
Strad gives you the corpse of Pell.
You cheer enthusiastically at the way things are going.
You thank Strad heartily.
You get the Materialistic Lyrical from the corpse of Pell.
You stop using a small druidwood shield.
You hold the Materialistic Lyrical in your hands.
You study the Materialistic Lyrical to glean its secrets...
You feel less charitable.
Samiyah releases a sigh of relief.
You drop the corpse of Pell.
Samiyah straightens her shoulders and extends her hand again.
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph says, 'so would you like the pity removed?'.
You say (in common), 'pity for myself, or does it also include pity for others?'.
Seraph says, 'just your self'.
Samiyah pauses, frowns, then asks, '.. but asking you to take it away... isn't that just another act of self-pity?'
Seraph holds out his hand it is glowing blue.
You say (in common), poor me, fix me because I can't?.
Seraph says, 'fix you no make you more aware of yourself'.
You say (in common), 'I want to help you regain some strength, because it's the right thing to do.. not so that it helps me in some way/.'.
Samiyah lays her hand lightly into yours, murmuring, 'I am trusting you.'
Seraph kneels in close to you looking into your eyes.
Seraph gently holds your hand as you start to tingle a blue glow pops into a gem.
Samiyah shifts uncomfortably at the close proximity, but forces herself to remain still, save for a gasp as the gem appears.
Seraph holds the gem in his left hand as part of your souls is transferred.
Samiyah shivers, choking back a soft cry as she feels herself weaken.
Seraph holds the blue gem in the palm of his hand.
Seraph says, 'there it is Dear One'.
Samiyah whispers, 'Does it help you be stronger?'
Seraph says, 'of course'.
Seraph opens his right hand and a black gem appears.
Samiyah slips her hand out of yours, and stumbles back a step to sit down on of the stone benches.
Seraph says, 'here is part of my soul'.
Samiyah shakes her head. 'No. You need your strength - that is why I gave you some of mine!'
Seraph says, 'your soul is stronger'.
Seraph kneels before you his head down showing respect.
Seraph extends his hand with his soul in it.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'umm.'.
Seraph whisper take it dear one you will never feel alone again.
Samiyah swallows hard, indecisive. "I do not wish to offend, Sahib... Seraph... but... I.. "
Samiyah cups her hands around yours, closing your fingers around the gemstone. "I cannot accept."
Samiyah says quietly, 'Keep your strength.'
Seraph stands up and steps back.
Seraph says, 'still don’t trust me I see'.
Seraph absorbs his soul.
Samiyah says softly, "I trusted you enough to give you some of my spirit."
Seraph releases your soul in the air and it circles him.
You say (in common), 'I know you could have taken it all.'.
Seraph nods in recognition to you.
Seraph says, ‘I could'.
Seraph says, 'think my gift over Samiyah'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph steps back into the shadows.
You say (in common), 'I will, Sahib.'.
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
Samiyah wraps her arms around herself, shivering slightly.
01/25/2013: Weakness and Vulnerability
Someone walks out of the darkness.
Someone says, 'is it good to see me dear one?'.
Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in common), 'Sahib..'.
Seraph says, 'dear one'.
You say (in common), 'I..'.
Samiyah pauses a moment, then admits, "I thought I sensed your presence."
Seraph smiles at you.
Cresom arrives from the east.
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Cresom hugs you.
You smile at Cresom.
Cresom hugs you.
You hug him.
You say (in common), 'It is good to see you, Brother.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i feel the same way'.
Cresom says (in common), 'the bone guy hasn't come around '.
Cresom says (in common), 'which is good'.
You cough.
Cresom says (in common), 'never let him mess with you I am here'.
Samiyah indicates a shimmering darkness in one part of the room.
Seraph grins evilly at Cresom.
You say (in common), 'Please don't call him 'bone guy'... '.
Seraph laughs.
The Pit
[Exits: east up]
This is the room of last resort. If you are weaponless, armorless,
or in need of something you can't afford, this is where you go to
depend on the generosity of others. Veteran adventurers often come
here to unload equipment they can't use, can't sell, or just want to
donate to the less fortunate. Be warned, less scrupulous individuals
have been known to dump cursed equipment here, merely for the pleasure
of seeing the poor suffer. Less than vigilant janitors have left grim
evidence that a choice piece of equipment is occasionally wanted by
more than one person.
A grand staircase leads to the temples above.
A pit for donations dominates the room.
(Invis) (Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.
Seraph says, 'bone guy'.
Cresom says (in common), 'well his seat has bones'.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'seat'.
Cresom says (in common), 'that’s how me and belgarion talk about him'.
Samiyah says softly, 'Even if you do not like him, The Sahib is still an Immortal... and that is disrespectful.'
Cresom says (in common), 'and for that I am sorry I mean no disrespect '.
Seraph says, 'ahh the evil that wants to be good and the good who wants to be evil'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Cresom is good with all his heart. And I am not evil.'.
Seraph says, 'if he was dear one would he travel with a evil'.
Seraph says, 'help a evil'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i help goods in all ways '.
Cresom says (in common), 'goods '.
Samiyah says firmly, 'If he did so, he had his reasons.'
Cresom says (in common), 'it is for the greater good'.
Samiyah repeats herself, quite firmly, 'And I am NOT evil!'
Seraph says, 'helping a evil is for the greater good'.
Cresom says (in common), 'no you’re not'.
Seraph says, 'not you dear one I am talking about DarkClaw’s pet'.
Cresom says (in common), 'sometimes in life you have to do things that you don't like but it is for the best'.
Seraph says, 'things have changed I guess'.
Cresom says (in common), 'alot has changed '.
Seraph says, 'guess so'.
Seraph says, 'respect to their god has changed'.
Samiyah sighs quietly, glancing back and forth between the two men arguing.
Cresom says (in common), 'hutt is behind what I do I don't disrespect him'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i ask'.
Cresom says (in common), 'like I should '.
Seraph says, 'you do what you think is best'.
Seraph plays with a blue gem floating around him.
(Cresom spells up Mars)
Cresom says (in common), 'i am sorry'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i was helping a good by getting ready for a battle '.
Samiyah glances at the gem, but remains silent.
Seraph pulls the gem out the air and holds it in his hand.
Seraph says, 'pretty isnt it cresom'.
Samiyah shivers.
Cresom says (in common), 'for a evil gem I guess'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i have seen better'.
Seraph throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Cresom says (in common), 'i must leave you sister sorry I will be back'.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on you.
Seraph says, 'really better'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Cresom utters the words, 'safhar'.
The air shimmers as Cresom creates a portal here.
Samiyah says quietly, "I thought what I did would give you strength, not a toy to play with."
Seraph says, 'come find me dear one we will talk'.
Seraph leaves east.
(Samiyah wanders through the guild, looking for Seraph)
You hear a distinct pop as Cresom's portal closes up.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune in the air.
Samiyah bites her lip. "I'll be back."
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'its peaceful where I am'.
(Samiyah travels to 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 cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph smiles at you.
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Seraph starts to raise his throne but stops.
Seraph throne vanishes.
Seraph says, 'know what this place is dear one'.
Samiyah settles down, her back to one of the slender trees.
You say (in common), 'No, Sahib.. does it have special meaning to you?'.
Seraph says, 'this place is where mystaya and I spent many nights talking'.
Seraph walks to the center of the area and talks a small step to the left.
Samiyah glances around the glade, and says carefully, "It must hold many memories."
Seraph closes his eyes
The sun slowly disappears in the west.
Seraph nods slowly.
Seraph starts speaking softly the vows he took that night.
Seraph stops and opens his eyes.
Seraph says, 'this is where we got married'.
You say (in common), 'You described her as being your weakness... but I could hear in your voice how much you cared for her.'.
Seraph says, ‘I did'.
Seraph says, 'but she was my weakness'.
Seraph says, 'people knew to get to me they hunted her'.
Samiyah says, not without a bit of irony in her voice, "because anyone one cares about, can be used against them?"
Seraph turns and sits in front of you.
Seraph says, 'think of it this way dear one'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Seraph says, 'cresom is your brother right'.
Samiyah turns her right palm over, showing the scar. "Sworn by blood, yes."
Seraph says, 'so you would help and protect him right'.
You say (in common), 'I would, yes.'.
Seraph says, 'so if I was hunting you I would hunt him'.
Seraph says, 'you come out to help I kill you'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'I understand the tactic.'.
Seraph says, 'that’s how she became'.
Seraph says, 'my weakness'.
Samiyah nods in understanding.'
Seraph says, 'you know how you keep me at a distance'.
Samiyah blushes slightly, but nods.
Seraph says, 'that’s how you should keep everyone'.
Seraph says, ‘I will not harm you in any way'.
Seraph says, ‘I will not hold secrets from you'.
You say (in common), 'Caring about others is how you were able to get what you wanted - your song..'.
You say (in common), 'and you are the only one who has ever made such threats...'.
Seraph says, ‘I didn’t really want the song'.
Samiyah asks indignantly, 'What, is there something wrong with the song?'
Seraph says, 'no dear one the song was perfect'.
Seraph says, ‘I enjoyed it very much'.
Seraph says, 'but what I have just taught you about weakness'.
Seraph says, 'do you think I could have done that if you kept people at a distance'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'I don't want to live with everyone at a distance.'.
You say (in common), 'I would rather live with an open heart that could be hurt, than one that was closed '.
Seraph nods.
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Seraph says, 'if you think I was out to harm you then or now don’t you think I would have done it'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'Many people told me that you are patient and crafty and it was not the immediate harm I should fear, but the more distant danger.'.
You say (in common), 'But you have brought me no harm. Scared the wits out of me a few times...'.
You say (in common), 'and been harsh when there was no need to be..'.
You say (in common), 'but you have not _hurt_ me.'.
Seraph says, 'if you think real hard dear one there are reasons I was harsh'.
Samiyah says, in a teasing and joking tone, 'Yes, your reasons were to get your way!'
Seraph giggles.
Seraph says, 'oh dear one that was cute'.
You grin wickedly.
Seraph says, 'if I wanted my way I would just take it'.
Seraph says, 'why would I toy with you'.
Seraph says, ‘I protect your people our people'.
Samiyah says carefully, 'There is a parable about the snake and the man who carried it across the river... do you know it?'
Seraph says, 'and it bit him'.
You say (in common), '"It is my nature.."'.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), 'Many tell me that it is your nature.'.
You say (in common), 'Though you have not bitten me... yet... '.
Seraph says, 'I’m not as evil as people say I am'.
You say (in common), 'I know that you might, if you so choose.'.
Seraph says, 'dear one listen carefully to these words'.
You say (in common), 'I try to walk a careful line, between keeping my heart open, and ... '.
Samiyah falls silent and listens.
Seraph says, ‘I would have not spent my energy creating you to destroy you'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'well, that does make a certain degree of sense... but we do still have some basic philosophical differences as to life and its purpose...'.
Seraph folds his hands together and a soul appears.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
Seraph releases it into the air.
Seraph says, ‘I can also create to dear one'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'was that a child being born? Or was that one that you had taken, that you gave back?'.
Seraph watches it blink away.
Seraph says, 'a life to our people has been given'.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'a child is always a blessing.'.
Seraph says, 'but you dear one I worked many, many years on'.
Seraph says, ‘I am you and you are me'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'No, I do not believe that.'.
Seraph says, 'oh you don’t'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, 'fold your hands together'.
Samiyah blinks but obeys, clasping her hands, fingers interlaced.
Seraph says, 'now think real hard about hmmm a birds soul'.
Samiyah closes her eyes, and pictures a robin. Chunky, with red feathers covering its breast, and eyes ringed in yellow.
Seraph sits back and smiles as a red and yellow soul start to appear.
Samiyah keeps her eyes closed, imagining the bird's pert chirp, and it's impudent hopping about.
Seraph stands up and steps back into the shadows.
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
Someone whispers we are one Samiyah.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
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 cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
Someone tells you, 'gnight :)'.
Samiyah slowly opens her eyes, then blinks as she sees herself alone.
01/29/2013: Thrice Fallen
Guild Hall
[Exits: north east south west]
This huge room is the meeting place for all known adventurers of the
world. Due to special magics set upon the room, going north will allow
you instant transport to your hometown, no matter what your race may
be. The room is filled with many people, most of them wannabe
adventurers, but scattered amongst the throng of people you spot more
than a few living legends. It is rumored that even immortals visit
this place upon occasion.
Mars is resting here.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Mars says (in common), 'hmm what’s strength'.
You say (in common), 'veil'.
Mars gets an ornamented black linen headdress and veil from the corpse of Samiyah.
Mars gives you an ornamented black linen headdress and veil.
You wear an ornamented black linen headdress and veil on your head.
Mars says (in common), 'u r UA right'.
You say (in common), 'yes'.
Mars says (in common), 'not evil '.
Mars gives you the corpse of Samiyah.
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You say (in common), 'Thank you very much'.
Seraph has granted you the ability to see him when he is invis.
Mars says (in common), 'no problem'.
You say (in common), 'I really appreciate the help'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '*whispered* ..Sahib..'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'yes dear one'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '.. thank you for guarding my spirit.'.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Mars says (in common), 'good luck'.
You say (in common), 'thank you'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'always do always will'.
Mars nods.
You tell Mars (in common), 'oh, do you have the mace?'.
Mars gets a heavy mace from a saddlebag.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'I could almost feel your wings around me, as I fell.'.
Mars gives you a heavy mace.
You wield a heavy mace.
You tell Mars (in common), 'thank you!'.
Mars tells you (in common), 'yep'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'I’m always around dear one'.
Guild Hall
[Exits: north east south west]
This huge room is the meeting place for all known adventurers of the
world. Due to special magics set upon the room, going north will allow
you instant transport to your hometown, no matter what your race may
be. The room is filled with many people, most of them wannabe
adventurers, but scattered amongst the throng of people you spot more
than a few living legends. It is rumored that even immortals visit
this place upon occasion.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Samiyah shivers and adjusts her veil, keenly aware of how long her face was bare.
Seraph smiles at you.
Samiyah's thin shoulders shake as she tries hard not to cry.
Seraph adjusts your veil.
Seraph says, 'wasn’t quite covering your face'.
Samiyah nods, blushing. 'My thanks, Sahib.'
Samiyah leans against the wall, allowing herself to slide down its surface until she sits crosslegged on the floor.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'take me to a special spot dear one'.
Seraph smiles at you.
You tell Seraph (in common), 'I don't have one.. I don't have anywhere I go...'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'everyone needs a place to think'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph nods in recognition to Kahann.
Samiyah rises to her feet, brushing off her robes.
Outermost Branches
[Exits: north]
You are climbing on the outermost branches of the tree. You can
feel it sway with the slightest breeze.
The sky is cloudy and a cold northern gust blows.
Seraph arrives from the north.
Seraph says, 'a tree house '.
Seraph smiles happily.
You say (in common), 'well, it's _almost_ like flying, up here in the branches.'.
Seraph nods.
Seraph says, 'very nice place'.
You say (in common), 'it's quiet and pretty...'.
Seraph says, 'yes it is pretty'.
You say (in common), 'though not entirely safe.'.
Seraph says, 'that’s the exciting part'.
Samiyah smiles wanly. 'I have had a bit too much excitement this evening.'
You say (in common), 'that's three times today, you held my soul in your hands.'.
Seraph waves his hand and the tree branches form 2 chairs.
Seraph sits in the chair.
Seraph says, 'dear one until you decide you want your soul free I will forever guard it'.
You smile at him.
Seraph scratches his head in thought.
Seraph says, 'what was we last talking about?'.
You say (in common), 'well..'.
You say (in common), 'we talked about my spirit'.
You say (in common), 'and whether or not it was a pretty rock in your pocket or a floating thing in the air'.
Seraph says, 'ahh yes that is right'.
You say (in common), 'and you said it was floating about.'.
Seraph says, 'what do you think it is?'.
You say (in common), '... do you... um..'.
You say (in common), 'when I fall...'.
You say (in common), 'and you hold my spirit safe...'.
Samiyah studies her clasped hands.
You say (in common), 'does that give you strength?'.
You say (in common), 'or only when you .. um... drink? eat? of it..?'.
Seraph says, 'dear one when you fall'.
Seraph says, ‘I go to your soul and gather it into a ball and hold it between my hands'.
Seraph says, ‘I do not touch it or absorb it for if I did it would become tainted with my soul'.
Seraph says, 'and you wish for that not to happen'.
Seraph says, 'so I just hold it'.
Samiyah says softly, 'Oh.'
You say (in common), 'I wish to stay ... me. Not me-and-something-else...'.
Seraph smiles happily.
You say (in common), 'but ... Me. For all my faults and weaknesses..'.
Seraph says, 'oh dear one'.
Samiyah glances at you to see if there is any trace of anger on your face at her continued refusal.
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph says, 'no anger at all'.
Seraph says, 'if our souls entwined you would still be you I cannot change that no one can'.
Samiyah blinks in surprise, but nods.
> l seraph
Seraph says, 'see dear one if you took part of my soul and I absorbed yours we would be linked'.
Samiyah tilts her head to one side, and asks, 'In what way?'
Seraph says, ‘I would feel your every desire fear love hate'.
> shiv
Brrrrrrrrr.
You say (in common), 'I don't think two people should be that close.'.
Seraph says, 'you would gain my knowledge'.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'No. Mortals are not meant to know what the Immortals know.'.
Seraph laughs.
You say (in common), 'Sahib, that would be halal.'.
You say (in common), 'Bad. '.
Seraph says, 'no dear you would learn how to craft souls'.
Samiyah frowns, troubled.
Seraph says, 'see you can do it now in a small form'.
You say (in common), 'Such things are not for mortals to know..'.
A red caterpillar arrives from the north.
Seraph says, ‘I was mortal and I knew'.
Samiyah glances about nervously, as if the heavens themselves might open up and strike her down with thunderbolts.
Seraph looks around.
Seraph says, 'why so touchy?'.
You say (in common), 'I don't understand how you can speak so lightly of things that only gods should be able to do..'.
You say (in common), 'such things in mortal hands..'.
> shiv
Brrrrrrrrr.
You say (in common), 'We were not meant to craft souls'.
You say (in common), 'only to safeguard our own....'.
Seraph says, 'ahhh'.
Seraph says, 'see I only learned to craft souls in my later years'.
Seraph says, 'if you could what part of me would you like to see? of my life I mean?'.
You blink.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'I am not sure... so much of it was so painful and bloody and chaotic...'.
Seraph says, 'everyone’s is dear one'.
You say (in common), 'You have never told me of any moments of happiness, save for those with your Lady, and those ... well.. it would not be right to see.'.
Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and concealing her face in one of the layers of her veil.
Seraph laughs.
You say (in common), '.. were you ever.. just... happy?'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, 'yes I was and am'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Here and now?'.
Seraph says, ‘I was happy the day I created you and i'm happy right now'.
Samiyah smiles a little, ducking her head self-consciously.
Seraph says, 'are you happy?'.
Samiyah says, "Perhaps my little spark.." - she gestures at the glowy bit in the air - " is corrupting you!" A smile curves her lips beneath her veil.
Seraph says, 'maybe so'.
You say (in common), 'You seem stronger, that is for certain...'.
You say (in common), 'no bits of armor falling off you, and no falling down...'.
> l seraph
Seraph nods.
Seraph says, 'in time I will heal fully'.
Seraph says, 'now are you happy?'.
You say (in common), 'Is there anything I can do to speed your healing?'.
Seraph says, 'no I am fine dear one'.
You say (in common), '..I know that some of my friends would be upset to hear me say it, but... the truth is..'.
You say (in common), 'Yes. I feel ... safe. Not alone, when you are near. With Tribe.... and that is a powerful thing that's hard to explain'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'you busy'.
You say (in common), 'to those who are not of the Desert..'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'I am speaking with someone right now, but if it is an emergency, I can stop...?'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'no just a couple scores'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'no big deal'.
Seraph says, 'if belgarion needs you dear one go see him'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'That would be really lovely - Can I meet you in a bit?'.
You say (in common), 'He has some scores for me'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'sure'.
You say (in common), 'but nothing urgent'.
Seraph smiles happily.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'i will be in our temple'.
Seraph says, 'do your friends really know you?'.
You say (in common), 'Mostly, yes'.
Seraph says, 'seems they think they really know me'.
You say (in common), 'They fear that you will hurt me.'.
You say (in common), 'They are protective.'.
Seraph nods slowly.
Seraph says, 'do they protect you from death?'.
You say (in common), 'Sometimes, they travel with me to keep me safe.'.
You say (in common), 'though not often. I usually travel alone.'.
Seraph says, 'do they hold your soul so death cannot collect it?'.
You say (in common), '... they are mortal. Of course they cannot do that.'.
Seraph says, 'they can'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'mortals can't hold souls..'.
Seraph says, 'mortals are strong things they can do so much but just won't take the time to do it'.
Seraph says, ‘I did when I was mortal'.
You say (in common), 'yes, but as a mortal, you were an Angel...'.
You say (in common), 'and that's not entirely .. mortal.. any more.'.
Seraph says, 'a fallen angel'.
Samiyah smiles faintly. 'Me, I'm mortal through and through, common as dirt and sand.'
Seraph says, 'you’re not'.
Seraph says, 'someday you will understand'.
You say (in common), '... my falling thrice today would speak otherwise...'.
Seraph says, 'everyone falls'.
You say (in common), 'mayhaps.'.
Seraph says, 'not many people have seen your face am I correct'.
Samiyah blinks and shakes her head hard.
You say (in common), 'No.'.
You say (in common), 'Belgarion walked into the temple when I was unveiled, speaking to his Lady..'.
Seraph says, ‘I always hated that rule I think.......'.
You say (in common), 'And another woman saw me unveiled today, as did Mars, while he was retrieving my things..'.
Seraph says, 'lady?'.
You say (in common), 'Belgarion walked in as I spoke to the Sayyida DarkClaw. His Lady.'.
Seraph says, 'ahh DarkClaw'.
You say (in common), 'I.. umm.'.
You say (in common), 'I.. umm.'.
Samiyah stammers.
You say (in common), 'I was showing her a desert charm.'.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), 'Against the evil eye, to protect against darkness.'.
Samiyah blushes, looking at you.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'yes against me I know'.
Seraph says, 'lucky it didn't work'.
Samiyah blushes, her skin flushing pink above her dark veil.
Seraph laughs.
Samiyah fidgets, embarrassed.
Seraph says, 'when I was mortal I wore a helm i'm sure you heard of it?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib.'.
Seraph says, 'no one saw my face'.
You say (in common), 'I spoke with the Lord of Darkness and he told me about it.'.
You say (in common), 'Is that why the tribes veil? In your image?'.
Seraph says, 'sounds familiar doesn’t it'.
Seraph says, ‘I worn the helm to hide my eyes I wore it so people couldn't see my expressions'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph removes his helm and places it at his feet.
> l seraph
If Hell itself had a champion, it would look much like the unholy figure
that towers over you. Dressed from head to toe in black plate armor, the unrelieved sable continues in the inky wings that arch upward. Weapons, shield, and armor alike bears the evidence of battle - blood dripping in a steady stream to pool at his feet. Thick shouldered, bearing the signs of two gods - Kerriariadne and Katrana - worn still around his wrists, a clearer picture of violence could not be drawn. His multi-hued hair - an uninteresting brown at the top, fading to a pale white at the ends - has been braided back, to stay out of his eyes during combat. His eyes seem unusually dark, shadowed, until he turns his head with an evil laugh, an unopposed view granted of the burned holes that are all that remains is a horrifying sight and he laughs at your discomfort. His crossed arms draw your eye to the holy symbols worn around his wrists: That of Katrana and Kerriariadne - the gods that shaped him the most strongly. As he returns your stare, you feel a strange tugging in your chest - a sense of emptiness... as if, by his presence alone, he could steal that which is precious - your very essence. With a smirk and a flick of his fingers, he releases his playful tugging on your spirit... For now. 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> (Token magic) (tattood) (writhing) thorny black vines <worn with pride> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) (Humming) the Medallion of Godhood
Seraph face is tanned smooth but there are 2 black holes where his eyes are.
Samiyah looks directly at the empty pits of your eyes, her expression haunted. "Who could do such a thing to a child?"
Seraph says, 'everyday someone gets hurt'.
Samiyah wraps her arms around her thin frame, hugging herself to still the shivers that shudder through her.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, 'but this is me and I wouldn't go back and change it'.
Someone tells you (in common), 'WHY ARE YOU DYING!?'.
Samiyah gestures at her veil. 'I have worn the veil so long, it is a part of who I am.'
You tell someone (in common), 'Because I am a weak and stupid girl.'.
Seraph says, 'as my helm is to me'.
Someone tells you (in common), ':('.
You tell someone (in common), 'I was trying to do location quests, and couldn't even get to the right spot to set wizmarks. :('.
Someone tells you (in common), 'precisional on a young sahuagin child'.
Seraph wonders what he is talking about.
You tell someone (in common), 'where is that?'.
Someone tells you (in common), ':('.
Someone tells you (in common), 'my guess is tiren's rock'.
You tell someone (in common), '(who is this, btw?)'.
Someone tells you (in common), 'Shilea'.
You tell someone (in common), 'Oh. Hello, Shilea!'.
Someone tells you (in common), ':) hullo!'.
Seraph says, 'you was created in my image'.
Samiyah smiles mischievously, murmuring, 'Well, then someone got some parts wrong...'
Samiyah glances down at herself, then over at you and your towering height and wings.
Seraph throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Seraph bellows with laughter.
You giggle.
Seraph says, 'oh my excuse me'.
Seraph catches his breath.
Seraph says, 'how about I give you a gift?'.
You say (in common), 'You need not give me any gifts, save that of your company, Sahib.'.
You say (in common), 'You have given me a great gift three times already today, holding my spirit safe.'.
You say (in common), 'what more could I possibly ask?'.
Seraph says, 'do you trust me?'.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib.'.
Seraph says, 'stand up'.
Samiyah rises, holding to the trunk of the tree for support.
Seraph says, 'close your eyes'.
Samiyah closes her eyes, then opens them quickly, glancing over at you, then closes them again.
Seraph walks over to you and his wings wrap around your taking all the light away you can feel your veil moved and your hair gently tugged at.
Samiyah cries out, clutching at the air where her veil was, but keeps her eyes clenched shut.
You say (in common), 'Sahib, please... '.
Seraph gently puts your veil back into place his wings unfold about you and he steps back.
Seraph says, ‘I didn't peek dear one hence the darkness'.
Seraph sits back down.
Samiyah smooths the fabric back into place with a shaking hand, her eyes still closed above the draping folds of fabric.
Seraph says, 'open your eyes'.
Samiyah obediently does so.
Seraph puts back on his helm the lock of his brown and braided white hair is gone.
Samiyah blinks, confused.
You say (in common), 'What did you do, Sahib?'.
You say (in common), 'And why have me close my eyes?'.
Seraph says, 'to see if you would run'.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'I would not run.'.
Seraph creates a mirror out of thin air and shows you his lock of hair braided into yours.
Samiyah gasps, and raises one hand, lightly touching the paler lock entwined with her darker strands.
Seraph says, ‘I covered you with my wings so I would not see your face dear one'.
Samiyah says quietly, 'Thank you, Sahib - for the gift, and for upholding my honor with the darkness as well.'
Seraph smiles at you.
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
Someone says, 'travel well dear one'.
You say (in common), '.. going so soon?'.
Someone nods.
Samiyah bites her lip, then nods. 'Fare thee well, Sahib.'
Someone says, ‘I must speak with the tribe'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'about what, Sahib?'.
Outermost Branches
[Exits: north]
You are climbing on the outermost branches of the tree. You can
feel it sway with the slightest breeze.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
Someone leaps to the sky and is gone.
Samiyah again touches the lock of hair entwined in her own, her expression thoughtful.
> l self
The drape of a veil modestly conceals all but the eyes of the dusky-skinned woman who stands before you. Her hair, a dark inky black, is plaited in the desert fashion, yet one braid stands out: brown, with streaks of white. Her movements cause the many charms woven into her locks and sewn to her head- dress to chime musically in a bright chord. While her expression is gentle, there is a certain weariness about her dark brown eyes that hints that Death Himself has held her spirit in His hands. Garbed in the flowing linen drapes that hide the particulars of her figure, marked with the flowing arabesques of traditional henna-work, she is clearly a child of the Eastern Desert. Yet she does not have the broken fearfulness that is commonly found in the women of the Tribes. Instead, she meets your gaze with inquiry and compassion and a gesture of greeting - fingertips lifted to forehead, lips and heart. Voice pitched as soft and musical as a nightingale, she speaks: "Blessings upon you and your house. I am Samiyah bint Rasul. How may I help?" Samiyah has a special twinkle in her eye. Samiyah is in perfect health. Samiyah is using: <used as light> (Weak magic) (Glowing) the Rod of Blacklight <worn on finger> (Moderate magic) the Seal of Dhuvrad <worn around neck> (Glowing) a talisman of shattered indigo glass <worn around neck> (Artifact magic) a strange silver key on a silver chain <worn on body> (Moderate magic) a golden vest <worn on head> (Potent magic) an ornamented black linen headdress and veil <worn on legs> (Moderate magic) a pair of leather leggings <worn on feet> (Moderate magic) a pair of quilted cloth slippers <worn on hands> (Moderate magic) a pair of studded leather gloves <worn on arms> (Moderate magic) a pair of fur armlets <worn as shield> (Moderate magic) a small druidwood shield <worn about body> (Potent magic) (Glowing) an aura of inky darkness <worn about waist> (Moderate magic) a heavy cloth belt <worn around wrist> (Potent magic) the glinting star rose quartz bracelet <worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) the fiery zircon bracelet <wielded> (Powerful magic) a heavy mace <worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra <worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra
01/30/2013, Evening: Confessions
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'you just missed Seraph'.
Bortex looks at you.
Bortex brushes samiyah's cheek with a feather.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'Was he looking for me, then?'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'no'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'one sec'.
You tell Bortex (in common), 'thank you for the scroll!'.
Bortex bows before you.
You give Bortex 3000 gold.
Bortex says (in common), 'see reacher?'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'he somehow found out i was working on a spell to make him mortal'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'and tried teasing me'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'I did not tell him of your plan!'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'i know i just dont know who would have'.
Bortex says (in common), 'there he is'.
You say (in common), 'there is who?'.
Someone tells you (in common), 'anyhow he seemed very different'.
Someone tells you (in common), 'i am not sure what hes up to but i am sure its no good'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'different how?'.
You tell Belgarion (in common), 'it doesn't sound like he was being nicer..'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'i cant quite explain it'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'not so much being nicer'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'just different'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'almost like hes tired of the fight'.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'maybe thats the wrong term'.
> repl *worried tone* not... self destructive?
He can't hear you.
Belgarion tells you (in common), 'be back later'.
Sycora arrives from the east.
Sycora curtseys gracefully.
You say (in common), 'Hello'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, biting her lower lip as she thinks.
> l sycora
Sycora says (in common), 'question?'.
You say (in common), 'The first time I met you, you said I was a horrible fake person and needed to die.'.
You say (in common), 'Yet... recently, you said someone sent you to help me.'.
Sycora says (in common), 'yes '.
You say (in common), 'I am a little confused about that.'.
You say (in common), 'Who sent you?'.
Sycora says (in common), 'does it matter?'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Sycora says (in common), 'i will bring you no harm i will help you'.
You say (in common), 'Yes. It matters.'.
Sycora says (in common), 'when i am told to i will tell you'.
You say (in common), 'Did they tell you NOT to tell me?'.
Sycora says (in common), 'they didnt say to'.
Sycora says (in common), 'so i will not say anything'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'Very well.'.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) DarkClaw is here.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida..'.
DarkClaw smiles at you.
DarkClaw says, 'Good evening, Sami.'.
You say (in common), 'Belgarion started to tell me about a conversation he had with the Sahib, but had to go..'.
You say (in common), 'He said..'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
DarkClaw tells you, '(I am reading now)'.
You say (in common), 'He said that the Sahib was sounding almost .. defeated.'.
DarkClaw raises an eyebrow at you.
DarkClaw says, 'The Fallen One?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
DarkClaw narrows her gaze slightly, "I wonder if it is true, or just another form of trickery."
Samiyah's hand slips up to touch an odd, unusual braid amidst her sable hair, and murmurs, '.. Seraph.'
DarkClaw's eyes flash as they take quick note of your gesture and the newly added braid. "What is that? And why are you whipsering his name?"
Samiyah answers quietly, 'He braided it there. And... because.. I don't like to call him that.. 'Fallen One'.'
DarkClaw growls slightly, her form vibrating with anger. "You let him DO that?! Sami...why?"
DarkClaw looks at you.
Samiyah answers defensively, 'He didn't ASK me if he could.. He just... asked if I trusted him not to hurt me... and did it.'
DarkClaw groans and runs a hand through her raven-colored locks, circling around you, "We have no idea what it means...or what it could do...to you."
Samiyah drops her hand from where it touched the brown and white strands. "I don't feel any different, Sayyida..."
You say (in common), 'I don't think it's a charm or anything..'.
Samiyah says humbly, "I thought .. he was just trying to do something nice."
DarkClaw lets out a breath she was unknowingly holding on a half-laugh. "I somehow doubt that. But...let's hope it's a positive thing that you feel the same."
DarkClaw says, 'I'm sorry, Sami, but I don't trust him one bit, and I doubt that will ever change.'.
Samiyah nods, biting at her lower lip. "He really does seem different, Sayyida... I wish you could see..."
You say (in common), 'We sit and talk, often..'.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps, with your permission, I will listen soon and see for myself. But he has remained evil and rotten for eons.'.
DarkClaw blinks, realizing what she just said, and scowls.
You say (in common), 'I don't always agree with what he says.. some of it makes no sense to me, but...'.
You say (in common), 'If he doesn't mind you listening.... You are immortal - you can listen as you wish... you never need my consent.'.
DarkClaw frowns.
DarkClaw says, 'Yes, but if he knows I am listening he might act differently, so I suppose that wouldn't work.'.
DarkClaw says, 'If there were some way for him to PROVE that he has changed...'.
Samiyah clasps her hands and looks down at them, not looking at you. "He has had the chance to hurt me, and did not take it."
Samiyah says quietly, "I was Rebirthed three times, and he kept my soul .. safe. Untainted. He could have taken it, but he didn't."
DarkClaw sighs and closes her eyes for a moment, then reopens them, nodding slowly. "I am too judgmental, of course. And I have no right to be. I only worry for.
DarkClaw says, 'I only worry for you."'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You say (in common), 'I am grateful for your worry, and concern.'.
You say (in common), 'But truly.. he has not hurt me. And .. well.. it is almost like having a tribe again.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Yet he threatens those you love.'.
You say (in common), 'not any more...'.
DarkClaw tilts her head and studies you. "I wonder what could have changed him."
Samiyah glances back down at her clasped hands. "I... I am not sure."
DarkClaw smiles softly, her features taking on an almost motherly pride. "Perhaps this little bard I know."
Samiyah glances up at your tone, then away again. "If I tell you something, promise you will not be angry?"
DarkClaw purses her lips a moment and hesitates. "...I can promise I will not be angry with YOU."
Samiyah whispers, 'He was so.. weakened, and hurt... I.. um... gave him a tiny bit of my spirit, to help him.' She looks up quickly, 'He did not ask it. I offered.
Samiyah adds, "But ever since... He has been... well... Nice. I teased him that my spirit corrupted him.. but.. I wonder if it maybe did.."
DarkClaw eyes widen in shock as she takes a step backwards, then catches herself, her voice remaining controlled and even, "You...shared your spirit with him...?"
Samiyah whispers, 'Yes, Sayyida. I did. I did not accept when he offered his own - but ... I did give him some of my strength... He was DYING, Sayyida...'
DarkClaw looks away, puzzled in thought, her words distracted, "I wonder if...is it possible...?"
Samiyah shrugs slightly, her veil-charms chiming. 'I do not know, Sayyida...I can only hope...'
DarkClaw nods, regaining her composure and looking back to you. "As can we both."
Samiyah murmurs softly, so quietly, you aren't sure you heard it right, 'It isn't like his aura is any different than yours..'
DarkClaw sighs upon hearing Sami's words and nods, almost unnoticeably.
DarkClaw says, 'Sami...you are correct. As I said earlier, I am being too judgemental.'.
DarkClaw says, 'I will endeavor to be more...neutral when it comes to him.'.
Samiyah releases a held breath of relief and nods.
DarkClaw chuckles at her own joke, since none of you would.
DarkClaw says, 'Some would think I was a good person.'.
Samiyah answers quickly, 'I would.'
DarkClaw smiles quickly, then it fades. "You know my story, Sami."
DarkClaw says, 'I can never be good.'.
Samiyah says firmly, "I do, Sayyida. I have spoken it. So if *I* think that you have goodness..."
DarkClaw says, 'Oddly enough, Shilea also said last night that I am not evil.'.
DarkClaw sighs loudly.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps if Seraph can change, there is hope.'.
Grayzil says (in common), 'I'll just interject... You, Lady DarkClaw, are eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevil.'.
DarkClaw chuckles at Grayzil's joke.
You say (in common), 'Would you hurt anyone _ unnecessarily ?_'.
DarkClaw says, 'It is always a possibility, Sami...especially if I have gone too long without feeding.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Even as an immortal I fight the hunger.'.
You say (in common), '.. and was he not starving, for centuries?'.
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
DarkClaw looks down again, pondering Samiyah's words. "Perhaps.
You say (in common), 'I am not saying he should be elevated to sainthood...'.
Samiyah smiles wryly.
You say (in common), 'He is too bossy by half, and he has some strange ideas about who I am and what I will be..'.
You say (in common), 'And he does like to hurt people sometimes...'.
You say (in common), 'but ..'.
Samiyah shrugs helplessly. "He is still a person."
DarkClaw nods in recognition to you.
Samiyah looks fully at you. "I wanted to tell you what I did. Friends NOT knowing, seemed like I was hiding it, as if it was a dirty thing to do."
You say (in common), 'I did it. I do not think it was wrong. It was an act of kindness. I would do it again.'.
DarkClaw smiles at you.
DarkClaw says, 'I cannot fault you for that.'.
DarkClaw says, 'It is who you are.'.
DarkClaw says, 'But...thank you for telling me.'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You smile at her.
DarkClaw says, 'I will try to be more open to him.'.
DarkClaw says, 'But it won't be easy.'.
DarkClaw says, 'He threatened you...and Belgarion...and took Zarathos' soul...'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'and I do not forget it..'.
You say (in common), 'but.. I have forgiven him, though I have not told him so.'.
DarkClaw nods slightly and murmurs, "I have received forgiveness....perhaps it is time I show it as well."
You smile happily.
DarkClaw says, 'If I am not careful, Sami, you will turn my aura blue!'.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
Samiyah reaches out, very boldly, and clasps your hand for a brief second, squeezing it and bowing over it slightly. "Thank you, Sayyida."
DarkClaw smiles brilliantly at your gesture and places a kiss against your forehead as you lean over. "My thanks as well...for setting me in my place."
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
You say (in common), 'I could never "set you to your place" Sayyida..'.
You say (in common), 'I am but mortal.. I have no such impudence!'.
DarkClaw says, 'Ahh, but you did, without knowing. I hold nothing against you. You merely reminded me of a few things.'.
Samiyah bites her lip. "But.. thank you for .. for allowing me to talk... and share what I know of him.."
DarkClaw nods in recognition to you.
Samiyah nods, relieved not to have blasphemed.
DarkClaw beams a smile at someone.
DarkClaw says, 'It seems my temple is popular this evening.'.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
You say (in common), 'Hello..?'.
Samiyah glances around.
Hutt says, 'boo'.
> scream
ARRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!
Samiyah's eyes go wide above her veil in shock and she falls to the ground in a pile of dark linen.
DarkClaw groans. "Did you HAVE to scare her?"
Samiyah groggily sits up, rubbing her head where it cracked against the stones.
DarkClaw says, 'Are you alright, Sami?'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib Hutt, my greetings...'.
Samiyah gives her skull one last rub and nods.
Hutt dusts off Samiyah's back.
Hutt says, 'sorry'.
Samiyah brightens at a thought. "Did you know that Sahib Hutt's temple is where the Sahib's temple was?"
Samiyah looks guilty as she mentions this.
DarkClaw says, 'I did not know that.'.
Hutt says, 'sahib's?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps Hutt's goodness plays a part in it as well.'.
Hutt says, 'i know it was Plato's and i think TB's also at one time'.
You say (in common), 'And Jean-Paul's..'.
You say (in common), 'and Triston's..'.
You say (in common), 'And the Sahib... Seraph's...'.
DarkClaw says, 'Triston...'.
DarkClaw scowls.
Hutt laughs.
DarkClaw says, 'I still to this day do not know what I ever saw in him.'.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
DarkClaw says, 'I chased him for a long time...as a mortal.'.
Hutt says, 'you mean johnpaul?'.
DarkClaw says, 'No, Triston.'.
Samiyah says carefully, 'Although I do not have experience in such things, I am told that one who is dangerous and .. um.. virile.. is considered ...'
Samiyah gestures vaguely, unable to speak the words.
DarkClaw grins evilly at you.
DarkClaw says, 'Ah yes, the bad boy appeal.'.
Hutt utters the words, 'gjwwai'.
Cresom arrives suddenly.
Cresom snickers softly.
Cresom says (in common), 'forgot about that'.
DarkClaw snickers softly.
Cresom says (in common), 'i was going to mark samiyah'.
Cresom snickers softly.
DarkClaw hugs Cresom.
Cresom hugs DarkClaw.
You giggle.
Cresom hugs you.
You smile at him.
Cresom moshes into Hutt.
You say (in common), 'Hello, Brother!'.
You hug him.
Hutt slays Cresom.
Samiyah was about to worried at the slaying.
Cresom quaffs a clear red potion.
Cresom invokes recall magic.
Cresom disappears suddenly.
Hutt laughs.
DarkClaw laughs.
Cresom yells (in common), 'woops'.
Hutt says, 'let him mark you sami?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
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Northern Avenue
[Exits: north east south]
(Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
You smile happily.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on you.
> e
Temple of the Lost
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Cyan Aura) Hutt is here.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) DarkClaw is here.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on you.
Cresom says (in common), 'wrong key'.
Hutt throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Hutt utters the words, 'judifgz'.
Hutt says, 'that will help'.
Cresom throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
DarkClaw laughs at Hutt mercilessly.
Samiyah bites her lip and says, 'Brother... there is something I need to tell you... though, not right now. Later.'
Cresom nods in recognition to you.
Cresom nods in recognition to you.
Hutt thinks she likes a boy!
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'No!'.
Cresom snickers softly.
You say (in common), 'its.. something I did, but...'.
You say (in common), 'now is not the time.'.
DarkClaw says, 'You cannot be mad at her when she tells you, though.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'I don't get mad'.
Hutt says, 'cresom lies'.
Hutt says, 'he does get mad'.
You wince. Ouch!
Cresom says (in common), 'when do i get mad?'.
Hutt says, 'all the time'.
DarkClaw says, 'Probably only when you provoke him.'.
Hutt says, 'you cuss me like a female dog when you do'.
Cresom throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Cresom throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
DarkClaw can't imagine Cresom cussing.
Hutt laughs at DarkClaw mercilessly.
Cresom says (in common), 'oh i cuss '.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'you do?'.
Cresom says (in common), 'a lot really '.
Hutt nods in recognition to you.
Cresom says (in common), 'but not at people '.
Cresom says (in common), 'i just say them like sh** i died'.
Cresom says (in common), 'not so and so is a ******'.
Hutt laughs at Cresom mercilessly.
DarkClaw says, 'You DIE, too?!?'.
Hutt nods in recognition to DarkClaw.
Hutt says, 'wanna see how easy?'.
DarkClaw laughs.
Cresom says (in common), 'Has been killed 14 times (3 justified, 11 not justified).'.
(Conversation goes OOC, snipped)
You tell Aoide (in common), 'Sayyida, I look forward to your quest! Though, I am puzzled as to which Immortal I shall sing of, as I have already written songs about two.'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'true, you have'.
DarkClaw says, 'I know they're having an ice storm tonight.'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'perhaps of all of them?'.
You tell Aoide (in common), '*blink* *gulp*'.
DarkClaw says, 'Not surprising, where he is.'.
DarkClaw smirks.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'or of one long past?'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'well, not in the great detail and care you have taken with the others, of course'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'I'm sure you will find one'.
Cresom leaves south.
You follow Cresom.
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.
(Invis) (Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
Samiyah looks over at you nervously, unsure as to how you will react... but blurts out:
You say (in common), 'He was.. he was DYING...'.
You say (in common), 'So... I.. um...'.
Cresom says (in common), 'who was?'.
You say (in common), 'I let him have part of my spirit.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'don't tell me'.
You say (in common), 'But I didn't take any of his in return.'.
Cresom growls.
Samiyah bites her lip, staring worriedly at you.
Cresom says (in common), 'not mad at you at all sister '.
Cresom says (in common), 'it is all a game you should have let the bad pass '.
Samiyah says softly, repeating herself. "He was dying. I couldn't do nothing."
Cresom says (in common), 'it is the circle of life there was a chance something good would have came back'.
You say (in common), 'but that's just it!'.
Cresom says (in common), 'to him it is a game '.
You say (in common), 'I think my spark.. my bit of spirit -- that was the blue gem he showed you the other day --'.
You say (in common), 'it's making him nicer'.
You say (in common), 'he hasn't been nearly so ...'.
Samiyah gestures helplessly, trying to find the right words.
You say (in common), 'Belgarion commented on it earlier..'.
Cresom says (in common), 'you think?'.
You say (in common), 'Cresom.. he could have hurt me. Hurt me bad. But he didn't.'.
You say (in common), 'He took only what I gave him... and no more.'.
You say (in common), 'He could have left me empty and taken it all.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'that is true but you opened the door without me there'.
You say (in common), 'and ... last night... I fell in battle three times..'.
Cresom nods.
You say (in common), 'He watched over me each time..'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i heard'.
Cresom says (in common), 'well we shall see in time'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Cresom says (in common), 'i love most but something is wrong here '.
You say (in common), '..I could not have it that you did not know what I did.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'you always have me no matter what'.
You say (in common), 'It felt like a lie or a secret and I have none from you.'.
Cresom nods in recognition to you.
Cresom says (in common), 'and i am the same with you sister'.
You hug him.
Cresom hugs you.
You say (in common), 'He gave me something in return - '.
You say (in common), 'NOT his spirit'.
You say (in common), 'but a lock of his hair.'.
Cresom raises an eyebrow.
Samiyah touches a brown braid amongst her black ones.
You say (in common), 'And he wove it into my hair with his own hands.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'hmmmmm'.
You say (in common), '... though he did not ask first...'.
Samiyah grumbles a little about that.
Cresom says (in common), 'let me think on that because in same ways i like it and in others maybe not '.
You say (in common), 'I understand.'.
You say (in common), 'I just..'.
You say (in common), 'I needed you to know.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'and for that i understand'.
You say (in common), '(I have to go, sadly - i have to go run an errand)'.
Cresom waves happily.
Cresom hugs you.
You smile happily.
01/0/13 9:30 pm: Prayer
Cresom says (in common), 'i have you marked how long have you been on this time?'.
You say (in common), '1 minute 41 seconds'.
You giggle.
Cresom says (in common), 'ok goos'.
Cresom says (in common), 'good i mean'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i want yo always have you marked when i am online if possible '.
You smile happily.
Cresom says (in common), 'just in case i am needed '.
You say (in common), 'Thank you, Brother.'.
Samiyah glances around, tilting her head to one side as if listening.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'I thought I heard something, that's all.'.
Someone tells you, 'shhh'.
Someone tells you, 'wonder what the mortals have to say tonight'.
> pray I am so glad that Cresom and DarkClaw weren't angry with me..
Someone tells you, 'why would they be angry with you?'.
> pray .. I told them that I had given you part of my spirit.
Someone tells you, 'ahhh i see'.
> pray ... they were angry at first.. but.. I think I helped them understand why.
Someone tells you, 'hmm explaining yourself to people '.
> pray well, yes... I needed them to understand that you didn't make me do it, that you didn't take it from me, Sahib.
Someone nods in recognition to you.
You gossip (in common), 'Brother?'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'Yes'.
You gossip (in common), 'Your mark faded.'.
Cresom gossips (in common), 'be right there'.
Someone grins evilly at you.
> pray Sahib, how is it that I could sense you this evening?
> pray When before, it was not so clear.
Someone touches your braid.
Cresom arrives from above.
Cresom gives you a spell score.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on you.
You say (in common), 'Oh, thank you!'.
You hum a few bars to an improbable song, 'You don't sanctuary me'.
You say (in common), 'Sanctuary! '.
Daedalus arrives from above.
Daedalus smiles happily.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Cresom is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.
You say (in common), 'greetings, Terrifying One.'.
Daedalus nods.
> pray I found the place that your temple once stood.
Someone tells you, 'a reflection of my former self'.
Someone tells you, 'did you go in?'.
> pray What home town did you live in?
Someone tells you, 'Midgaard'.
> pray It is Hutt's now.. but yes... I slipped in for a moment.
Someone laughs.
Someone says, 'placing a good on that ground'.
You say (in common), 'Well, it was a good temple first -- JohnPaul..'.
Someone nods.
You say (in common), 'Then Torchbearer's..'.
You say (in common), 'And Plato's...'.
You say (in common), 'and Triston...'.
You say (in common), 'Then You..'.
Someone says, 'not very holy ground is it'.
Someone says, 'seems belgarion is going to make a spell with your brother to destroy me'.
Samiyah has the grace to blush a bit. 'That was his plan long ago, but I do not know if he still has it..'
You say (in common), 'And I think the concept of holiness changes with whomever makes it home.'.
You say (in common), 'What you consider sacred, JohnPaul probably wouldn't agree with, and vice versa'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'mugen online '.
Someone says, 'it is still his plan'.
You blink.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'thank you for letting me know. I am safe in the Amphitheater'.
You say (in common), 'well... I won't help him. And... '.
Samiyah stammers a little, 'I won't let him.'
Someone says, 'if it makes them feel good about themselves let them'.
Someone says, 'remember i am nothing powerless'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'I don't think you are powerless, but be that as it may'.
You say (in common), 'and you are not nothing.'.
Someone says, 'it makes them feel safe and strong'.
Someone says, 'so i play along with them'.
Someone says, 'it is amusing'.
Samiyah says softly, "I hate that the ones I care about are in conflict with each other."
Someone says, 'oh dear one they just looking out for you'.
Someone says, 'protecting you from the big bad soul stealer'.
Someone giggles.
You say (in common), 'I told the Sayyida and Cresom - though I have not spoken to Belgarion about it - that you could have hurt me and did not.'.
Someone nods.
You say (in common), 'and yes.. I think they are a little afraid of you - what you could do. The hurt you could cause.'.
Someone says, 'why be fearfull of me'.
You say (in common), 'The Sayyida was a little taken aback when I compared your hunger for souls to her hunger for blood.. and what she would do if she was denied what she need'.
You say (in common), 'what she needs to live..'.
Someone nods.
Someone says, 'but people over look that'.
You say (in common), 'and that's why I pointed it out.'.
Someone says, 'she is ok in people’s eyes and i'm hmmm '.
You say (in common), '"a big bad soul stealer"'.
Someone says, 'yes'.
Someone laughs.
You say (in common), 'Who is deceiving and manipulating me.'.
Someone says, 'do you think i am?'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'I think you are complicated.'.
You say (in common), 'and not something that can be summed up in a nice, neat little phrase.'.
You say (in common), 'I think sometimes you enjoy the power and thrill and cruelty of hurting people. I think you like to get your way. I think sometimes you care about others.'.
Someone says, 'oh'.
You say (in common), 'I think that every Immortal that loses their people goes a little bit ... hurt. Broken. '.
You say (in common), 'I think that you have niceness in you, and I intend to encourage it.'.
Someone says, 'lose my people?'.
You say (in common), 'I think what was done to you as a child was unimaginable cruelty and your life was forever shaped by it.'.
You say (in common), 'your followers'.
You say (in common), 'Your people.'.
Someone laughs.
Someone says, 'dear one i never lost my people'.
You say (in common), 'The Vir?'.
Samiyah looks confused.
Someone says, 'my people are praying right now'.
Someone says, 'the vir was a part of me yes'.
Someone says, 'the High Order is my people'.
You say (in common), 'What's that?'.
Someone says, 'the tribe are my people'.
Someone says, 'see dear one belgarion says i need followers to have power'.
Someone says, 'i have a tribe'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Someone says, 'but enough about that'.
Someone says, 'do you have any questions before i go to the elders?'.
You say (in common), 'questions, sahib?'.
You say (in common), 'No...'.
You say (in common), 'well.'.
You say (in common), 'yes.'.
You say (in common), 'What was your holy symbol?'.
You say (in common), 'was it one of your feathers?'.
Someone says, 'the tribes symbol?'.
You say (in common), 'No, the Vir.'.
Someone says, 'black vines'.
Someone says, 'tattoo which i have removed'.
Samiyah holds out her hands, covered in delicate patterns of henna.
You say (in common), 'Another similarity.'.
Samiyah gestures up at her veil.
Someone nods.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'I am sorry, I did not mean to delay you with a silly question.'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Someone says, 'it wasn’t silly dear one'.
Someone smiles happily.
You say (in common), 'why did you remove them?'.
Samiyah glances into the shadows that surround you.
Someone says, 'it was something i lost control of so its gone'.
You say (in common), 'Oh.'.
You say (in common), 'Am I wrong to think you're getting stronger?'.
Someone says, 'also dear one let belgarion and your brother make there spell'.
Someone says, 'my power is rising yes'.
Someone says, 'they need something to focus on'.
Someone smiles happily.
Samiyah frowns uneasily.
You say (in common), 'I do not like the idea that Belgarion wants you harmed.'.
Someone says, 'he can't harm me'.
You say (in common), 'I don't want him to try.'.
Someone says, 'it makes him feel like a powerful person so let him'.
You say (in common), 'I don't want the conflict'.
Someone says, 'dear one as long as i walk the realm with you there will be conflict'.
Samiyah looks miserable.
Someone says, 'they dont trust me and think im going to harm you'.
Someone says, 'so that will always be'.
You say (in common), 'Belgarion thinks his spell would make you mortal.'.
You say (in common), 'But that's not possible.'.
Someone says, 'i know'.
You say (in common), 'So I should just not worry about it?'.
Someone says, 'like i said let them play with their spell'.
Someone says, 'our people call i must go'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Be well, Sahib'.
Someone says, 'you to dear one'.
Someone steps into the shadows.
Guild Hall
[Exits: north east south west]
(Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
You smile happily.
Cresom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Cresom draws a funny looking rune on you.
Cresom cuddles you.
You hug him.
Daedalus arrives from the south.
Daedalus looks at Cresom.
Daedalus drools on himself.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'No drooling on my brother!'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'making up more backstories eh'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'since when is cresom yer brother :('.
Cresom says (in common), 'daed has way better eq then me '.
Cresom says (in common), 'he killed me once'.
Samiyah turns her palm over, showing a narrow scar.
You say (in common), 'Since we swore an oath of blood.'.
Cresom says (in common), 'gave it all back but what like 3 things?'.
Daedalus rolls his eyes.
You poke him in the ribs.
You say (in common), 'Some of us like other things than you like.'.
Daedalus nods.
Daedalus says (in common), 'and i like making fun of people who like things other than what i like :)'.
Daedalus shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
> l daedalus
Daedalus struts proudly.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
Daedalus looks at Daedalus.
Lexie tells you (in common), 'don't be troubled!'.
You tell Lexie (in common), 'There is much to be troubled about!'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'So..'.
Daedalus nods.
You say (in common), 'There is a rumor that you were going to leave...'.
You say (in common), 'Is that true?'.
Daedalus nods.
Daedalus says (in common), 'we'll see'.
You say (in common), 'But who is ever going to kill me, if you don't stay around to do it?'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'nobody is ever going to kill u'.
You say (in common), 'you don't think so?'.
Daedalus nods.
Samiyah looks at Daedalus, quite seriously.
You say (in common), 'No, It's going to happen someday.'.
Daedalus shakes his head.
Daedalus says (in common), 'i sincerely doubt it'.
You say (in common), 'I dreamt it. And I wrote a song about it.'.
You say (in common), 'Long ago.'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'if u were going to die'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'u would've died already'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'well, short of somebody backstabbing u'.
Daedalus says (in common), 'which i can see happening'.
Daedalus waves happily.
Daedalus leaves west.
Lower Temple Courtyard
[Exits: north east south west up down]
The temple courtyard stretches before you. Avenues lead away to the
temples heading north, south, east and west. The staircase leading
down will take you back to the entrance below. The staircase leading
up will take you to the Lesser Gods Temple area. You also see a sign
with directions on it hanging above a rather ominous looking pit.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
(Hide) Enstaad is here.
(Invis) (Dark Cyan Aura) Cresom is here.
> poke enstaad
You poke him in the ribs.
Enstaad pokes you in the ribs.
Someone says, 'kill it'.
> k Enstaad
Your pierce maims Enstaad.
Your pierce maims Enstaad.
> bly
Your pierce decimates Enstaad.
Enstaad dodges your attack.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
Enstaad DISARMS you!
get rapier
wear rapier
You dodge Enstaad's attack.
You dodge Enstaad's attack.
Enstaad dodged your attempt.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
Enstaad attacks and narrowly misses you.
You wound Enstaad.
You maul Enstaad.
You maul Enstaad.
Enstaad's pierce decimates you.
> You get a finely crafted rapier.
> You wield a finely crafted rapier.
Enstaad dodges your attack.
Your pierce devastates Enstaad.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
Enstaad attacks and narrowly misses you.
> c vamp
Your vampiric touch decimates Enstaad.
You gain 15 hit points!
>
Your pierce maims Enstaad.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
Enstaad DISARMS you!
get rapier
wear rapier
You dodge Enstaad's attack.
> You get a finely crafted rapier.
> You wield a finely crafted rapier.
> c vamp
Your vampiric touch maims Enstaad.
You gain 17 hit points!
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
Enstaad attacks and narrowly misses you.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
You dodge Enstaad's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
You outmaneuver Enstaad's dodge attempt.
Your pierce devastates Enstaad.
Your pierce maims Enstaad.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
Your vampiric touch decimates Enstaad.
You gain 17 hit points!
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
You deftly move out of the way of Enstaad's attack.
Enstaad's attack goes wild, and he almost hits himself!
Your pierce decimates Enstaad.
Your kick scratches Enstaad.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
Enstaad's attack goes wild, and he almost hits himself!
Your pierce mauls Enstaad.
Enstaad's armor deflects your attack.
You gossip (in common), 'cresom - west?'.
Your kick scratches Enstaad.
Enstaad parries your attack.
Your pierce decimates Enstaad.
Enstaad is DEAD!!
You receive 0 experience points.
You hear Enstaad's death cry.
You get 241 gold coins from the corpse of Enstaad.
The corpse of Enstaad contains:
a black silk beltpouch
a black silk shirt
some skin-tight black pants
a black silk headwrap
a very sharp short sword
(Red Aura) (Token magic) an iron key on a black snakeskin strap
Cresom arrives from the east.
Someone laughs.
You say (in common), 'I did it!'.
Cresom utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Someone claps at your performance.
Cresom says (in common), 'i didn't see it '.
Cresom says (in common), 'i didn't know what was going on'.
Cresom says (in common), 'i am sorry'.
You say (in common), 'what does the key unlock?'.
You say (in common), 'it's ok'.
Cresom says (in common), 'something in TP'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Cresom says (in common), 'one of the chests'.
> pray Is that you, Sahib?
You say (in common), 'the silk is nice, but it looks like it would be immodestly snug.'.
> sac corpse
Ivorytiger accepts your sacrifice.
You gossip (in common), 'Would the Invisible Someone make themselves known?'.
Lexie says (in common), 'girl power!'.
You say (in common), 'who, me?'.
Lexie says (in common), 'i beat up cresom'.
Lexie says (in common), 'heheh'.
You say (in common), 'I don't have power.'.
You say (in common), 'Oh.'.
You say (in common), 'Don't beat up my brother!'.
Lexie says (in common), 'aww still?'.
You scold her.
Lexie says (in common), 'i bet you are powerful now'.
You shake your head.
Lexie says (in common), 'you are huge!'.
You say (in common), 'I am high level, but I am not strong.'.
Lexie frowns.
You say (in common), 'here, i'll show you.'.
Lower Temple Courtyard
[Exits: north east south west up down]
The temple courtyard stretches before you. Avenues lead away to the
temples heading north, south, east and west. The staircase leading
down will take you back to the entrance below. The staircase leading
up will take you to the Lesser Gods Temple area. You also see a sign
with directions on it hanging above a rather ominous looking pit.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
This place is unusually quiet...
Cresom arrives from the west.
Cresom's pierce *** ANNIHILATES *** Lexie.
Lexie parries Cresom's attack.
Lexie's pierce EVISCERATES Cresom.
Cresom dodges Lexie's attack.
Lexie parries Cresom's attack.
Cresom's pierce EVISCERATES Lexie.
Lexie leaves north.
Lexie has fled!
> c vamp lexie
You can't seem to form the words...
Lexie arrives from the north.
Lexie leaves south.
Someone gossips, 'ouchie'.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'good night, brother'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'good night sister thank you for being there'.
01/31/13: Daytime: Lashing Back=
(On via cell phone, partial log only)
Ceremonial Room
[Exits: east]
Glittering gold inlay, black obsidian floors, and large amounts of precious gems make this room one of the richest in all the realms. What makes it even more impressive is the room is massive, easily large enough to hold all the heroes of the world and have room to spare for many more. This room is for all the special moments in a hero's life,
such as honor given by an immortal, marriage, reception of a major quest prize, or even a really special party.
Seraph says, 'what’s the matter dear one'.
Samiyah bites her lip.
You say (in common), 'it's just distressing, Sahib'.
Seraph says, 'why'.
You say (in common), '(and i was trying to save my buffer bit couldn’t)'.
Seraph says, 'ahh'.
You say (in common), 'talk of war and armies and conflict'.
Seraph says, 'its part of life dear one'.
Seraph says, 'they are doing it for you'.
Seraph smiles at you.
Samiyah nods miserably.
Seraph says, 'what’s more troubling they are trying to destroy me or they might do it?'.
You say (in common), 'I wish I could make them see that You are not hurting me'.
Seraph says, 'they are blinded'.
You say (in common), 'You have said they cannot.... '.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), 'they can't, can they?'.
Seraph says, 'not without great help'.
You say (in common), 'Is there anyone that would help them?'.
Seraph steps closer to you opening his arms.
Samiyah remains still, looking up at you. "Sahib...?"
Seraph says, 'come to me'.
Samiyah obediently steps closer, until with arm's reach.
Seraph wraps his wings around you and whispers in your ear.
Seraph whispers if they do destroy me i will be with you forever in your mind.
Samiyah shivers within the span of your wings. "I do not wish your death! I do not wish to lose ... a .. you."
Seraph touches your braid.
Seraph says, 'dear one if it is to be then it is to be'.
Seraph says, 'you will travel the realm learn and grow'.
Seraph says, 'you will go back to the tribe'.
Seraph says, 'and marry a good tribesmen'.
You say (in common), 'I will not go back! Please do not command me to!'.
Seraph says, 'it is your place to go back and lead them'.
Samiyah shakes her head in mute denial.
You say (in common), 'No no no...'.
Seraph says, 'you do not want to lead them?'.
You say (in common), 'No!'.
Seraph says, 'why'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Because they hate me, They fear my songs. And they would have _killed_ me...'.
Seraph says, 'they have learned the error of their ways'.
Seraph smiles at you.
You say (in common), 'i hate to walk even the outskirts of the desert for fear of seeing them.'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, 'what of love?'.
You say (in common), 'what of it? I miss and love my Mother, but the rest of them...'.
Seraph says, 'that’s where your future husband is'.
Samiyah blinks. "i will not marry!"
Seraph grins evilly at you.
Seraph says, 'why'.
Your cheeks are burning.
You say (in common), 'it .. um .. well.. there would be..'.
You cough.
You say (in common), 'Because..'.
You say (in common), 'I am not a good wife for a man of the desert any more'.
Seraph says, 'ahh'.
You say (in common), 'I have seen too much.'.
Seraph says, 'so you think'.
You say (in common), 'I am not obedient and biddable'.
You say (in common), 'i want to sing and travel and dance'.
You say (in common), 'I will not sit at home in a hut and tend goats any more'.
Seraph says, 'maybe you will love someone else someday'.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'I swore to my mother I would not'.
Seraph says, 'ahh'.
You say (in common), 'I cannot marry anyone of the tribes and I cannot marry anyone NOT of the tribes.'.
You say (in common), 'I am ruined for it.'.
Seraph says, 'things change dear one'.
Seraph says, 'you feared me ran away from me tried magics to keep me away'.
Seraph says, 'but here we sit together enjoying each others company'.
You blink.
Seraph says, 'things change dear one'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib... You changed.'.
Seraph nods.
Seraph says, 'and you also'.
Samiyah starts to move back , but bumps into the enclosure of your wings.
Seraph says, 'was not to many moons ago you would have given anything for me to go'.
Samiyah starts to reach up and touch one, then pulls back her hand.
Seraph opens his wings so you can back away.
Samiyah nods gravely as she takes a step back. "Yes, Sahib... I would have.."
You say (in common), 'You were cruel and cold and boasted to me of how much you enjoyed hurting others'.
Seraph says, 'i did'.
Seraph says, 'please dear one do not think i want you to love me in that way'.
Samiyah gasps and blushes, the thought not having occurred to her. "me?" she gasps. "Think that you .... No, Sahib"
Seraph says, 'im not worth loving?'.
Seraph looks into your eyes.
You say (in common), 'I did not... I .. um.. you said a moment ago..'.
Seraph starts to smirk then giggle.
Seraph says, 'oh dear one i am joking'.
Seraph laughs.
Samiyah stammers, confused and frightened at your change of phrases.
Seraph says, 'it was a joke dear one'.
Seraph laughs.
Samiyah frowns and flushes crimson at being the butt of your joke.
Seraph says, 'i am sorry'.
You curtsey to your audience.
Seraph says, 'i know my place'.
Seraph says, 'please do not be mad at me'.
Seraph folds his wings about his body.
Samiyah nods obediently. "As you wish, Sahib."
Seraph says, 'hmmm'.
Seraph says, 'well if you choose anger at me then please by all means show it'.
Samiyah says quietly, "i am not angry. I was embarrassed."
Seraph says, 'why'.
Samiyah looks down at the floor. "Your questions were a trap."
Seraph says, 'no'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib.. you know that I had no thought that You wanted that kind of relationship.'.
Seraph says, 'no worries dear one '.
Seraph smiles at you.
You say (in common), 'If i am to believe all that you say, I am ... a .. creation of yours. Like a statue or a painting or a toy.'.
Seraph steps back looking hurt.
Seraph quickly gathers himself.
You say (in common), 'I do not know how to define our relationship .. our interaction.. but i have no illusions that it is romantic.'.
Seraph steps into the shadows.
Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.
02/01/2013: Fear and Trepidation
You tell Cresom (in common), 'I angered the Sahib Seraph last night I think..'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'i would not spend my time being worried about that. The time will come when we will find out one way or another about him'.
You tell Cresom (in common), '... are you working on a spell with Belgarion to turn Seraph into a mortal again?'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'yes still in the early stages '.
You tell Cresom (in common), 'If I begged you to stop.. would you?'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'I would need to speak with Belgarion before i made any promises'.
You tell Cresom (in common), '.. i am begging you, my brother... please do not do not help with such a ritual.'.
The Soul Stealer's Plan
(Link above contains events that took place 02/01 – 02/02)
02/04/2013: The Artifact
Zephyr nods in recognition to you.
Zephyr says (in common), 'how are you?'.
Zephyr looks at you.
You say (in common), ‘I am well enough...'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'that’s good'.
Samiyah bites at her lip in a way that suggests her words are overly optimistic.
Zephyr says (in common), 'you ok?'.
Zephyr stops using a black shield, dripping blood of angels.
Zephyr wears a small wooden shield as a shield.
Zephyr stops using a small wooden shield.
Zephyr wears a black shield, dripping blood of angels as a shield.
Samiyah blinks slowly.
Zephyr says (in common), 'Too many shields. Can’t choose the right one'.
Zephyr laughs.
You say (in common), '... what is that?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'what is what?'.
Samiyah puts her hands into the sleeve of her robe as if to hide or restrain them.
Zephyr looks around
She nods towards your bloody shield.
Zephyr says (in common), 'you ok you seeing things?'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
Zephyr says (in common), 'oh this thing'.
Zephyr stops using a black shield, dripping blood of angels.
You say (in common), ‘I am fine, yes...'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'a shield'.
Samiyah stares at the crimson stain upon the floor.
Zephyr looks down at the blood.
Zephyr says (in common), ‘I have no idea why that happens'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'but I am no mage so heck if I know'.
Zephyr sits down and thinks deeply.
Zephyr says (in common), 'have you any idea?'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
Samiyah says in an unsure tone, "...no.."
You say (in common), 'But I am no mage...'.
Zephyr says (in common), ‘I was looking for marking but I’m old'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'eye sight isn’t that good any more'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'oh could you look it over for me?'.
Samiyah backs away shaking her head violently no.
Zephyr wears a black shield, dripping blood of angels as a shield.
Zephyr raises an eyebrow.
Zephyr says (in common), 'Ahhh ok'.
Zephyr looks over the shield.
Zephyr says (in common), 'hell if I know. Probably a mage made it do that for effects'.
You say (in common), ‘I ... um... may know someone that might know about it..'.
You say (in common), ‘I will inquire.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'oh who'.
Zephyr smiles happily.
Samiyah says quietly and respectfully, "The Sahib... Seraph."
Zephyr snorts.
Zephyr says (in common), 'him I doubt it'.
You frown. What's bothering you?
Zephyr keeps looking at the shield then he spots something.
You say (in common), 'Why do you doubt?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'he has no use for such an item. Isn’t he dead or something?'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'morning, Samiyah!'.
Zephyr keeps looking at the markings.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'err...afternoon?'.
Samiyah shakes her head firmly. "He is NOT dead."
Zephyr says (in common), 'damn it to hades, I can’t make heads or tails of this mumble jumble'.
You tell Aoide (in common), 'Sayyida!'.
You tell Aoide (in common), 'it is good to see you!'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'how are you?'.
Aoide tells you (in common), 'are you still feeling other worldly?'.
Zephyr says (in common), ‘I haven’t seen him and last I heard he got outcast from the gods then destroyed'.
You tell Aoide (in common), 'Troubled and thoughtful but that is nothing new of late.'.
You say (in common), 'Outcast, yes... But not gone.'.
Zephyr flips the shield around showing you the markings.
You tell Aoide (in common), 'could you come find Zephyr and I?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'he is dead, face it. Can you understand this garble?'.
Aoide arrives from the east.
Aoide smiles happily.
Samiyah peers curiously, putting her hands behind her back so as not to touch the artifact.
Aoide says (in common), 'oo, where?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'Aoide can you read this gibberish on this shield?'.
Aoide says (in common), 'which?'.
Zephyr stops using a black shield, dripping blood of angels.
Zephyr wears a small wooden shield as a shield.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida ... I think that shield belonged to the Sahib'.
Aoide says (in common), 'oh'.
Aoide says (in common), 'may I see it?'.
You say (in common), 'but I dare not touch it without His blessing to do so.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'silly girl his stuff was destroyed along with him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'well where did you find it? Zephyr, is it yours?'.
Zephyr gives a black shield, dripping blood of angels to Aoide.
Zephyr says (in common), 'yep bought it'.
Zephyr smiles happily.
Aoide says (in common), 'hm'.
Aoide says (in common), 'when? and from whom?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'lins a few weeks ago'.
Aoide sits down and thinks deeply.
Aoide gives a black shield, dripping blood of angels to Zephyr.
Aoide says (in common), 'well, what Zephyr says is true'.
Aoide says (in common), 'immortals do not retain their mortal equipment'.
Samiyah bites her lip again, looking uncertain.
Zephyr says (in common), 'what does it say?'.
Aoide says (in common), ‘I did not see any words on it other than "May it be worn well by the Dark Suriel"'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'who is hades is that?'.
Aoide looks at Samiyah expectantly.
Aoide says (in common), 'Do you know, Sami?'.
Samiyah says firmly, "That was His name!!"
Aoide says (in common), 'well then, it was obviously meant for him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'whether or not he ever wore it'.
Aoide says (in common), 'perhaps he lost it as a mortal and Lins or another has kept it all this time'.
You say (in common), 'The name that His Lord Kerriariadne gave Him.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'rubbish he never walked this place'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'all a story to scare kids'.
Samiyah's jaw drops, awestruck.
Samiyah whispers, "It must be so!"
Aoide says (in common), 'Samiyah, what will you do with this information?'.
Aoide says (in common), 'is it meaningful to you?'.
Aoide says (in common), 'there are likely hundreds of things he, or any of this realm, has touched in their time'.
Samiyah seemingly ignores Zephyr entirely, staring at the relic.
Aoide beams a smile at Zephyr.
Zephyr says (in common), 'nothing it’s just stories'.
Aoide says (in common), 'thank you for letting me look at your shield, Z'.
Aoide says (in common), 'well he existed, same as Kat or any other'.
Aoide says (in common), 'as for it having any mystical power'.
Zephyr nods in recognition to Aoide.
Aoide looks doubtful.
You say (in common), 'yes, but MADE for Him? By a God's own hand!?!?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'glad you could read it'.
You say (in common), ‘I must tell Him it still exists!'.
Aoide frowns.
Aoide says (in common), 'Samiyah'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'tell who'.
Aoide says (in common), 'do as you must'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but he is not to bother Zephyr'.
Aoide says (in common), 'the Wyld Hunt are not his playthings'.
Samiyah nods immediately.
Zephyr says (in common), 'Bah! Taking a child’s story and making something out of it'.
You say (in common), 'I.. er... You are right, Sayyida... but.. but....'.
Aoide says (in common), 'Zephyr, do you remember the god Seraph?'.
Samiyah looks torn.
Zephyr says (in common), 'no'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'just stories I tell you'.
Aoide says (in common), 'Most stories have a basis in truth'.
Zephyr grips the shield tight.
Aoide says (in common), 'Samiyah herself sang of his history.. it is in the wiki if you care to read it'.
You nod.
Aoide says (in common), 'but he has no power in this plane'.
Aoide says (in common), 'the faded gods never do'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'foolishness'.
You say (in common), 'Well...'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but he has a strange power over our Sami'.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'We but talk...'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but you fear him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'and fear is a power stronger than some'.
You say (in common), 'Not any more...'.
You say (in common), 'He told me not to, and I felt much better afterwards.’
Zephyr says (in common), ‘I heard enough of this child’s tale'.
Zephyr leaves.
Aoide says (in common), 'keep your shield safe, Z'.
Aoide says (in common), 'and don't let anyone see that you don't trust'.
Zephyr nods.
Zephyr has left the game.
You say (in common), ‘I must go and think on this.'.
Samiyah leaves east.
02/04/2013 (Evening): Fire, Brimstone, and Friendship
You sleep.
Seraph [GS] tells you, 'hello dear one'.
Samiyah shifts in her sleep, then wakes.
> pray I'm sorry that I spoke harshly to You when last I saw You...
Ceremonial Room
[Exits: east]
Glittering gold inlay, black obsidian floors, and large amounts of
precious gems make this room one of the richest in all the realms. What
makes it even more impressive is the room is massive, easily large
enough to hold all the heroes of the world and have room to spare for
many more. This room is for all the special moments in a hero's life,
such as honor given by an immortal, marriage, reception of a major quest
prize, or even a really special party.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph says, 'how are you dear one?'.
Samiyah bows her head and murmurs, ‘I am sorry that I spoke harshly to You when last I saw You. It has weighed on me.'
Seraph says, 'it is fine you spoke your mind'.
Samiyah looks embarrassed. 'You hurt my feelings, and I wanted to hurt You back.'
Seraph nods.
>l seraph
Seraph says, ‘I am sorry'.
You say (in common), '..I don't understand..?'.
You say (in common), 'why are You sorry when it is I that was ill behaved?'.
Seraph makes a tree stump appear and sits.
Samiyah glances at the tree stump with a surprised, yet pleased expression.
Seraph says, 'because my words hurt you so you felt you had to hurt me back'.
Seraph says, 'oh sorry'.
Seraph makes another tree stump rise out the floor.
Seraph says, 'there you go'.
Samiyah sits on the floor and leans back against the stump, unconsciously keeping her physical presence lower than yours.
You say (in common), 'Thank You, Sahib.'.
Seraph says, 'please sit on it I am no better then you'.
Samiyah starts to refuse, then asks, 'May I stay here? I would not be comfortable...'
You say (in common), And yes, You are better. Higher. You are Immortal. I am not..
Seraph says, 'sure you can stay there'.
Samiyah settles back against the stump with a grateful smile.
Seraph gets up then sits down on the floor resting against the stump.
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph says, 'this is comfy'.
Samiyah looks distressed, but says nothing.
Seraph says, 'Samiyah, don’t worry. I want to be down here'.
Samiyah murmurs, 'Your will, Sahib.'
Samiyah bows her head in acquiescence.
Seraph says, 'the other day when you lashed out'.
Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and concealing her face in one of the layers of her veil.
Samiyah asks with shame, 'Yes, Sahib?'
Seraph folds his hands in front of him.
Seraph says, 'it was a good thing'.
Samiyah glances up, surprised.
Seraph says, 'you will stand up for what you believe in'.
Seraph says, 'and won’t back down if you are hurt'.
You say (in common), '..Sahib, to my shame, I said words I do NOT believe. I do not believe I am your toy or your construct...'.
You say (in common), ‘I said them to be cruel, not to hold my ground... and that is not like me.'.
Seraph says, 'but you said what you felt at that moment'.
Seraph says, 'instead of hiding'.
Samiyah says humbly, ‘I was horrid.'
Seraph shakes his head.
Seraph says, ‘I have had worse'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib, there is _NO_ excuse for speaking with ill temper to an Immortal.'.
You say (in common), 'It was not right, and I know it was not.'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, 'it is fine'.
You say (in common), 'You are kind to forgive it so readily.'.
Seraph says, ‘I am not a immortal I can die so you spoke to a man just a man'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'you cannot die! You are not dead...'.
Seraph shrugs.
Seraph says, ‘I have no powers'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph says, 'yes I can take and create soul but that’s it'.
You say (in common), 'well, I don't know about that.'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib, may I ask a question..?'.
Seraph says, 'of course'.
You say (in common), 'Can you tell me about the shield you carry and why it is so.. drippy?'.
Seraph grins evilly.
Seraph says, 'my shield hmm been a while since I even thought about that'.
Seraph says, 'may I ask why you want to know?'.
You say (in common), ‘I saw one like it today..'.
Seraph raises an eyebrow.
Seraph says, 'where?'.
You say (in common), 'In the grasp of one of the hunt.'.
You say (in common), 'it, too, bled, and Sayyida Aoide read an inscription upon it that spoke of a Dark Suriel...'.
You say (in common), 'That was what the Dark Lord called You, yes?'.
You say (in common), 'his Dark Suriel?'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, 'that’s what my lord called me'.
You say (in common), 'Then a shadow of your shield exists'.
Seraph says, 'but I thought that was destroyed'.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), ‘I saw it today.'.
Seraph stands up and walks around.
You say (in common), ‘I did not dare touch one of Your belongings without Your knowledge, so I but looked.'.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
Aoide arrives from the east.
Seraph beams a smile at Aoide.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida Aoide...'.
Shilea says (in common), 'WHO IS INVIS!'.
You say (in common), ‘I was just speaking to ... um..'.
Samiyah gestures at the shadows.
Shilea gasps in astonishment.
Aoide nods.
Samiyah carefully says, '.. Someone...'
You say (in common), 'About the shield you saw today.'.
Shilea gasps as she realizes what Seraph did.
Seraph says, 'im sorry shilea I was distracted'.
Shilea says (in common), 'not to worry, young one'.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
Samiyah's eyes go wide above her veil in shock and she falls to the ground in a pile of dark linen.
Shilea pats Seraph on his back.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'young one'.
Seraph pats Shilea on her back.
Shilea says (in common), 'Well...'.
Shilea says (in common), ‘I guess you're older'.
Seraph says, ‘I am only a 1000 years old'.
Shilea says (in common), 'but immortality seems to do your body well'.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'my shield is still out there'.
Seraph nods in recognition to Aoide.
Aoide says (in common), 'and Samiyah, what did you two decide about the shield?'.
You say (in common), ‘I was just telling Him about it.'.
Seraph says, 'who holds my shield?'.
You say (in common), 'One of the Wyld Hunt.'.
You say (in common), 'But he doesn't believe that you exist.'.
Seraph says, 'his name'.
Aoide says (in common), 'and it was purchased rightfully'.
Aoide says (in common), 'so your complaint is not with him'.
Samiyah glances at Aoide, trying to phrase things carefully to abide by her friend's earlier request.
Aoide says (in common), 'Lord Seraph, I asked Samiyah to leave the Hunt out of this'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but however she decides to proceed, know that'.
Aoide says (in common), 'we don't want any part in what you are doing here'.
Aoide nods respectfully.
Aoide says (in common), 'no offense intended'.
Seraph says, 'do you think I am here to do harm?'.
Aoide says (in common), 'frankly, I don't know or care, other than my personal attachment to Samiyah'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but as a following, what you do is of no concern to us'.
Aoide says (in common), 'we live for the Hunt'.
Aoide says (in common), 'the discerning of mysteries and intentions are for others to worry about'.
Seraph says, 'united as a following its nice to see'.
Samiyah remains silent, watching and listening uneasily.
Aoide says (in common), 'but I'm sure the Lady Katrana will not like you terrorizing one of hers over a piece of equipment he purchased rightfully'.
Aoide says (in common), 'so if you do discern who he is'.
Aoide says (in common), 'and if you do decide to speak to him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'just remember that'.
Aoide says (in common), 'he is not the one who hid nor hoarded your item'.
Seraph says, 'how about you tell me his name aoide and I give you my word I will not harm him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'all he did was complete a set'.
Aoide says (in common), 'No, I do not think I will bring him in to this'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but again, what you both decide I will respect'.
Aoide says (in common), 'so long as it is benevolent to my sworn family'.
Aoide curtseys gracefully to Seraph.
Aoide smiles at you.
Seraph says, 'ok how about this'.
Aoide raises an eyebrow.
Seraph says, 'one of you bring me the shield so I can see for myself'.
Aoide says (in common), 'certainly, I will ask him when I see him'.
Aoide says (in common), 'perhaps he will laugh at my care and tell you himself'.
Aoide snickers softly.
Aoide says (in common), ‘I do tend to be on the cautious end of the Hunt'.
Aoide giggles.
Seraph says, 'maybe my dear one was saying he doesnt believe in me'.
Aoide nods.
Aoide says (in common), 'so he said'.
Samiyah ventures quietly, 'He thought you a story to scare children.'
Aoide says (in common), 'silly not to believe in someone proved to exist'.
Aoide says (in common), 'but maybe it's your reputation he doesn't believe'.
Seraph says, 'maybe'.
Seraph says, ‘I was nothing then'.
Seraph says, 'just a beggar on'.
Seraph says, 'the streets'.
Seraph says, 'weak poweless '.
You say (in common), 'When you served Sahib Kerri, you were thus?'.
Seraph says, 'people talk'.
Seraph says, ‘I am whatever people want me to be'.
Seraph says, 'just like the rest of the older generation'.
Seraph says, 'Vex, Solaron, the list goes on and on'.
Aoide curtseys gracefully.
Aoide says (in common), ‘I have some business to be about'.
Aoide says (in common), 'let me know if I can help with anything, Sami'.
Seraph nods in recognition to Aoide.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Aoide says (in common), 'and Lord Seraph, I hope you will come to our party this weekend'.
You say (in common), 'Be well, Sayyida'.
Aoide says (in common), 'one or the other'.
Aoide says (in common), 'they are meant to honor the gods of this realm'.
Aoide smiles happily.
Aoide leaves east.
Seraph sits on the tree looking tired.
Samiyah asks cautiously, 'Are You hurt, Sahib?'
Seraph slowly shakes his head.
Seraph whispers just tired.
Samiyah moves to kneel before You and looks up at Your face, distressed. 'Can Immortals not seek rest?'
Seraph smiles at you.
Seraph says, ‘I will rest dear one when I can no longer walk the realm of souls'.
Seraph says, 'until that day comes I must watch over our people'.
Samiyah nods slightly, biting her lower lip in worry. "Is there anything that I can do?'
Seraph gently touches your hand.
Seraph says, ‘I am fine dear one'.
You sigh.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib.'.
Seraph removes his hand knowing you don’t like to be touched.
Seraph says, 'so my shield is still out there'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib'.
You say (in common), 'Is it a shadow of the one that You hold, or some magic?'.
You say (in common), 'and what causes it to bleed?'.
Seraph says, ‘I will hide nothing from you but do you truly want to know why it bleeds?'.
Samiyah draws back involuntarily, sitting back on her heels with a slight expression of fear in her eyes. She swallows hard, then nods. 'Yes, Sahib.'
Seraph rests his arms on his knees leaning forward looking tired.
Seraph says, ‘I will tell you then'.
Seraph says, 'when the shield was created for me angels blood was used to form it'.
Samiyah gasps in horror.
Seraph says, 'and once I strapped it to my arm every creature human elf anything I killed'.
Seraph says, 'it drew the blood from the body'.
Seraph says, 'the shields magic uses blood to survive'.
Samiyah claps one hand over her mouth, choking back an exclamation of horror and denial, intermingled.
Seraph says, 'we worked well together it took blood I took their souls'.
Samiyah glances back to the shadows and says quietly, but with resolve. ‘I am glad I did not touch it, then.'
Seraph says, 'maybe you should have'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'Why?'.
Seraph says, 'that I cannot tell you'.
Samiyah frowns, biting her lower lip in confusion.
Samiyah says hesitantly, 'It is vampire that is not a person, but a thing. I do not wish to touch it and be bitten. I do not want it to drink MY blood.'
Seraph says, 'you have to kill for it to do that'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
You say (in common), ‘I do not think I like that idea.'.
Seraph says, 'that is your choice'.
Samiyah says carefully, 'So.. unless it is Your command that I do so... I ...'
Seraph says, 'no I will not command you to'.
Samiyah draws her hands into her lap, clasping them, as if to withdraw from the object though it is not present.
Samiyah murmurs, 'From the blood of angels...' as if to herself and shudders.
Seraph says, 'but if you do decide, you will start to truly know who I was'.
Samiyah looks up at You and says quietly, 'You told me once that you tear souls from people because you like it.... You really did, didn't you?'
Seraph says, ‘I did was I was created to do'.
Seraph says, 'without question or hesitation'.
Samiyah reaches out towards the faint blue light that floats around you, as if to reassure herself of its continued existence.
Samiyah asks with a tone of horrified curiosity, 'What does it feel like, to take a soul?'
(SNIP: Moving to another room)
Outermost Branches
[Exits: north]
You are climbing on the outermost branches of the tree. You can
feel it sway with the slightest breeze.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Purple Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.
You say (in common), ‘I am sorry for their rudeness, Sahib'.
You say (in common), '.. and I am sorry for the question. It was, perhaps, too personal.'.
Seraph says, 'they had the right to be there'.
Seraph says, 'no im just trying to figure out how to explain it'.
Samiyah says grouchily, 'They had a thousand other places they could have been... Why did they have to be so noisy and interrupt You?'
Seraph says, 'dear one it is fine maybe they was just enjoying your company'.
Seraph smiles at you.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Oh.'.
You say (in common), ‘I had not considered that.'.
You say (in common), 'Most people do not seek me out except to try and kill me.'.
Seraph says, 'more people care for you then you think'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'Cresom does... Aoide does... '.
You say (in common), ‘I think that Ink does, but it is hard to tell with him.'.
Seraph says, 'belgarion and Darkclaw '.
Seraph says, 'whisk'.
Seraph says, 'a lot do dear one'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Hm..'.
Seraph says, 'now back to your question'.
Seraph says, 'remember the first time you found a bards score and you sang it?'.
You grin wickedly.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'yes!'.
You say (in common), 'It was thrilling!'.
Seraph says, 'nod'.
You say (in common), 'Knowing something new, the song entwining with my spirit..'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'THAT is what it feels like to You?'.
Seraph says, 'and you felt stronger'.
Seraph says, 'that is what it is like to me'.
You tell Seraph (in common), '(VERY nicely done...)'.
Seraph [GS] tells you, ‘I tried :)'.
Samiyah looks a little dazed, the wheels turning in her mind as she ponders this.
Seraph says, 'and with ever bard score you found you got stronger and stronger'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'yes... that's true..'.
Seraph says, 'now remember what it’s like to lose all of them'.
You shudder from the sheer thought of it.
You say (in common), 'Yes...'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
Seraph says, 'that is how I feel when I don’t absorb souls'.
You say (in common), 'so.. maybe more like a Lyrical, than a score... for a score is only fleeting...'.
Seraph says, 'yes a lyrical'.
Samiyah asks curiously, 'What burns Your strength, that makes You hunger?'
Seraph says, 'helping our people'.
Samiyah bites her lip, looking pensive.
Samiyah asks hesitantly, 'Sahib... does my mother still live?'
Seraph says, 'yes dear one'.
Seraph says, ‘I keep her safe'.
Samiyah smiles in relief.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
You say (in common), 'thank You, Sahib..'.
Seraph says, 'no need to thank me'.
Seraph says, 'she is your mother'.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), ‘I wonder if the Guardian has forgiven her for cutting a hole in His tent yet...'.
Seraph grins evilly.
Samiyah pauses, blinking, poleaxed at the realization that .. well.. that would be You.
Seraph says, 'all is well it is just cloth'.
Seraph says, ‘I see you asked Cresom not to help belgarion with his spell'.
Samiyah nods. "I did... how did You know, Sahib..?"
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph says, 'let him help'.
Samiyah blinks. "You wish them to cast the spell, Sahib?"
Seraph nods.
Seraph says, ‘I do dear one'.
You say (in common), ‘I do not understand, Sahib..'.
Seraph says, 'if they fail they will know I cannot be killed'.
Samiyah ventures, 'And if, by some chance, or the Will of the Highest ones... it works?'
Seraph says, 'then I rest'.
Samiyah looks pale and resolute. 'IF... IF... they make you mortal.... I will NOT stand by and let them slay you.'
Seraph says, 'excuse me a moment'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph says, 'sorry the elders called'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'of course, Sahib.'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'Have you heard of Sayyida Aoide's challenge to bards?'.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), ‘I do not know what to sing.'.
You say (in common), ‘I have already written of the three most interesting immortals...'.
You say (in common), 'well, Four...'.
Seraph says, 'to answer your question from before if the spell works'.
Seraph says, 'and I turn mortal you will not stop them'.
Samiyah trembles. 'Do You command it, Sahib?'
Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Seraph thinks about it.
Seraph says, ‘I like you to make your own choice but this once I say: don’t stop them'.
Samiyah shivers and bows her head. "Your will be done, Sahib." She looks up and adds fiercely, 'But if they do that thing, I will NOT forgive them!"
Seraph says, ‘I am not worried'.
Seraph says, 'and neither should you'.
Samiyah furrows her brow and says, 'But You keep talking about it, so...'
Samiyah fidgets, twisting the tasseled end of her veil in her fingers.
Seraph says, 'always be ready for anything'.
Seraph says, 'now more important things to talk about'.
Seraph says, 'the bard quest'.
Seraph smiles happily.
Samiyah visibly wrenches her thoughts to the quest, but her eyes are no longer bright.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), ‘I have already sung of four Immortals...'.
You say (in common), 'You, Sahib... the Sayyida DarkClaw... the Tower of the Sahib Isolas, and the Wyldess' Hunt.'.
You say (in common), ‘I do not know Sahib Boromir or Sahib Hutt...'.
You say (in common), 'What should I do?'.
Seraph says, 'there’s my lord'.
You say (in common), 'Sahib Kerriariadne?'.
Seraph nods.
You say (in common), 'what can you tell me of Him?'.
You say (in common), ‘I have not met Him but once, briefly..'.
You say (in common), 'He seemed merry but mischievous. '.
Seraph nods.
Seraph says, 'he is'.
Seraph says, 'but my views of him are one sided'.
Samiyah tilts her head to one side, listening. 'Tell me more, Sahib? That is.. if You have time..?'
Seraph says, 'if you choose him you must seek out mortals'.
Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and concealing her face in one of the layers of her veil.
You say (in common), 'Oh.'.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib.'.
Seraph says, 'my advice dear one'.
Seraph points to your heart.
Seraph says, 'sings about what’s in there'.
Samiyah glances down at her chest, confused.
Samiyah glances over at You, thoughtfully, and nods. ‘I will think on this.'
Seraph says, 'the song you sang about me was wonderful'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
Seraph says, 'but the songs you sang with your heart was great'.
Samiyah asks carefully, 'How much did Your service as his Suriel shape you?'
Seraph says, 'he gave me the tools I needed to......'.
Seraph says, 'fight'.
Seraph says, 'my gifts or should I say abilities to steal souls he refined'.
Samiyah nods in acknowledgement of your words.
Seraph says, 'my lord took me in watched me grow and when he knew I was ready'.
Seraph says, 'he gave me the gift to be his ordain'.
Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.
You say (in common), 'what did it feel like when He Ordained You?'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
You say (in common), 'One of the Magi told me how it felt when Isolas's essence was torn from him..'.
You say (in common), 'the deep agony of it..'.
Seraph says, ‘I felt......'.
Seraph says, 'special for lack of better terms'.
Seraph says, 'of all the people in dark he picked me'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, 'under his vision I grew quick'.
Seraph says, 'then started killing in his name'.
You shudder from the sheer thought of it.
Seraph says, ‘I protected his people with every ounce of strength I had'.
You say (in common), '..I will never understand that duty or desire, to harm another.'.
You say (in common), 'to have it be.. be.. fun.'.
Seraph says, 'it was my job'.
Seraph says, 'and yes I enjoyed it'.
Samiyah looks away.
Seraph says, ‘I will not lie to you'.
Seraph says, ‘I did enjoy it I enjoyed the sheer thrill of combat'.
Samiyah stares down at the ground, far below. 'Thank You, Sahib. I treasure the gift of honesty. Though the words cause me pain and sometimes horror.'
Seraph says, ‘I can stop'.
You shake your head.
You say (in common), 'No. I asked the question. You but answer with truth. better than a lie, or omission.'.
Seraph nods in recognition to you.
Seraph says, ‘I will keep going'.
Samiyah nods mutely.
Seraph says, 'it is a whole new feeling when you come down from your gods temple'.
Seraph says, 'and people realize you are roaming the realm and they run for shelter'.
Samiyah smiles wryly. 'That is not something I will ever experience... or want to, really, but.. I cannot even imagine it.'
Seraph says, 'it is a nice feeling'.
Seraph says, 'a few before me had that and after me as well'.
Seraph says, 'there was a few that would test there combat skills'.
Seraph says, 'those was fun also'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, 'then one day I went to my lords temple and he was gone'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'with no word? no warning?'.
Seraph says, 'just gone'.
Seraph says, ‘I felt'.
Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph says, ‘I felt his gift ripped from me leaving me alone'.
Samiyah reaches forward, without even realizing it, lightly touching your knee in comfort.
You say (in common), 'That must have been unbearable...'.
Seraph looks at your hand and gently pats it with his.
Seraph says, 'yes well......'.
Seraph says, ‘I still hold the utmost respect for him'.
Samiyah nods slowly.
Samiyah blinks, realizing she has touched you without your instruction or advanced permission and draws her hand back quickly.
Seraph smiles at you.
Samiyah murmurs, 'Forgive me, Sahib. I did not mean to presume in such a way.'
Seraph says, 'you don’t need my permission for everything'.
Seraph smiles at you.
Samiyah stammers, 'Sahib.. you are.. You are Sahib. Immortal. It was wrong to do, as if I spoke to another mortal. Forgive me.'
Seraph stands up and walks around thinking.
Seraph paces back and forth.
Samiyah follows you with her eyes, looking nervous, assuming she has offended in some way.
Seraph stops and looks at you.
Seraph says, 'Samiyah, you do not always have to seek my permission to do things'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph says, 'you can speak your mind to me'.
Seraph says, 'you can touch me'.
Seraph says, 'hell, if you get mad, hit me'.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
Samiyah shrinks back against the tree trunk in shock at the thought./
You say (in common), NO, Sahib!.
Seraph says, 'Samiyah, I give you permission to treat me as a common mortal'.
You blink.
You blink.
You blink.
Samiyah looks utterly kerflummoxed and overwhelmed.
Seraph folds his hands behind his back.
Samiyah protests half-hearted, 'But You are a God... '
Seraph says, 'was a god'.
Seraph says, 'was'.
Samiyah whispers, 'You are the Shepherd...'
Seraph says, ‘I am your peoples protector '.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Yes, Sahib. And as such... it is not right for me to treat you as I would any other ...'.
Seraph says, 'we are friends?'.
Samiyah again looks utterly shocked.
You say (in common), 'You would.. I... er... A god... I...'.
Samiyah stammers.
Seraph nods slowly.
Seraph says, ‘I see'.
Seraph says, 'you talk with me and fight for me because I protect our people'.
Samiyah panics, the words rushing forth quickly, 'NO, Sahib.. it's just... My whole life, I have known You as .. as _separate... not incarnate...'
You say (in common), 'Not sitting there, talking... not concerned ... or.. offering friendship... that which No immortal gives to any who fall to the years...'.
say Forgive me, Sahib, I am a bard but I do not have the words...
You say (in common), 'Forgive me, Sahib, I am a bard but I do not have the words...'.
You say (in common), 'it is as if you have said that a frog can be friends with a King...'.
You say (in common), 'that they are on equal footing...'.
You say (in common), 'It is...'.
You say (in common), 'it is HALAL, Sahib... I...'.
Seraph looks at you.
Samiyah closes her mouth with a snap, covering her face with her hands, shaking and trembling. The words escape from behind her fingers. "Friend..I.. cannot .. com.
You say (in common), 'I.. cannot .. comprehend it, but I am honored..."'.
Seraph smiles happily.
Samiyah says weakly, trying to make a joke, 'Ribbit...'
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'you ask me question may I ask you one?'.
Samiyah nods quickly. 'Yes, Sahib.
Seraph says, 'what are we?'.
You say (in common), 'I...'.
Samiyah closes her mouth and thinks, searching for the words.
You say (in common), 'Sahib.. I ..'.
Samiyah looks at you. 'We are friends. By Your words... we are friends. I will say it.'
Seraph says, 'there we are friends'.
Seraph smiles happily.
Seraph says, 'so as friends I want to be treated as such'.
Samiyah shakes her head, dazed, murmuring softly - so quietly, you almost do not hear - 'What would Elder Salam say..'
Seraph says, 'he will say nothing, for he seeks me for guidance'.
Samiyah shivers, afraid of the Elder's memory.
Seraph makes a funny face at you to get you to laugh.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'did you..'.
Samiyah peers at you.
Seraph says, 'did i?'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'did You just make faces at me, Sahib?'.
You giggle.
Seraph makes a monkey face at you.
Samiyah covers her mouth with one hand as she gasps in surprise.
You giggle.
Samiyah scolds, 'Sahib! Immortals do not do ...' She gestures at your face.
Samiyah hides another giggle in the folds of her veil.
Seraph says, 'they don’t?'.
You shake your head.
Seraph says, 'oh'.
You say (in common), 'Immortals watch, and punish...'.
You say (in common), 'Immortals command, and immortals dictate..'.
You say (in common), 'Immortals guide and teach..'.
Seraph makes a fish face at you.
You say (in common), 'They do not make faces at mortals like a mischievous brother!'.
You laugh.
Seraph says, 'can’t do the fish face either?'.
Samiyah grabs at the branch as she nearly loses her balance from giggling and wiggling.
Samiyah grins at you merrily.
You say (in common), 'It does look a little strange with ... '.
Samiyah gestures at your armor and weapons and fearsome shield and helm...
Seraph says, 'ok no monkey or fish face'.
Seraph says, 'oh'.
You say (in common), 'The contradiction is dizzying.'.
Seraph waves his hand and his is standing in his tribal robes.
Seraph says, 'better?'.
You blink.
Samiyah's face wrenches with anguish as she is swept by a wave of homesickness. She nods repeatedly.
Samiyah says softly, 'Yes, Sahib.'
Seraph speaks in tribal tongue: soon, dear one, you can travel gome.
Seraph laughs.
Seraph says, 'home it seems I’m a little rusty'.
Samiyah closes her eyes, swaying forward at the sound of her mother-tongue.
Samiyah swallows hard at the sudden knot in her throat. She nods.
Seraph waves his hand and he is stand back in his armor.
Samiyah blinks, her posture becoming more formal in instinctive response.
Seraph says, 'come here I have something for you'.
Samiyah rises obediently, one hand bracing herself on the trunk of the tree as she rises and approaches you.
Seraph reaches into his swordbelt pouch.
Seraph says, 'ready?'.
Samiyah tilts her head, looking uneasy that your gift might be one she would have to prepare or be ready for. 'Yeees, Sahib..' Her tone doubtful.
Seraph pulls his hand out the pouch and....
Seraph tickles you - hee hee hee.
Samiyah screams. ARRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!
Samiyah's eyes go wide above her veil in shock and she falls to the ground in a pile of dark linen.
Seraph giggles.
Samiyah starts to tumble off the branch in a dead faint.
Seraph grabs you with one hand pulling you back in
Samiyah lays limply in your grasp, unconscious.
Seraph whispers, ‘wake, dear one.’
Samiyah stirs in your grasp, her mind seeking to obey, even in the shroud of partial consciousness. She startles awake, and gasps.
Seraph holds you in his lap.
Seraph makes sure your face stays covered.
Samiyah instinctively twitches, shuddering at the closeness and touch of a man. Her voice raises in a panic. 'Sahib....'
Seraph says, ‘I am sorry to scare you'.
Samiyah nods, her eyes huge and terrified, but does not pull from your grasp. She quivers like a horse being gentled.
Seraph places you resting against the wall and backs away.
Samiyah breathes slowly, to calm her racing, panicked heart. Her hands flit to her veil, her robes, adjusting them and ensuring she is modest.
Seraph forms a wall with the trees behind you.
Samiyah releases another breath, leaning back with relief against their solidity.
Seraph says, ‘I never touched you in a inappropriate way. I just didn’t want you to fall'.
Samiyah takes a breath, slowly, then says softly, 'Sahib Friend Seraph... Please... do not do that tickly thing again...'
Seraph says, ‘I truly am sorry'.
Samiyah looks up at you, her expression fierce. 'They are YOUR laws that forbid it!'
Samiyah looks down again. ‘I will never marry. But I am still a good and dutiful woman of the tribes, and I keep to the ways and I ...'
Samiyah ends, ‘I would not have anyone say otherwise.'
Seraph says, 'my laws?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
Seraph says, 'they are not my laws'.
You say (in common), 'The veil... that women be silent... that there be no touch save for between a man and wife... that woman and a man not so much as drink from the same cup.'.
You say (in common), 'that honor be maintained, always...'.
Samiyah's voice trails off in shock. "Not... not Your laws...?"
Seraph’s wings open.
Seraph hisses, They are NOT MY LAWS.’
Samiyah drops to her knees, head pressed to the floor, in abject humility and supplication.
Samiyah shivers and remains still, her head bowed to the surface of the branch.
Seraph says, 'stand DO NOT grovel before me'.
Seraph says, 'DO NOT SHOW WEAKNESS'.
Samiyah acks, struggling to her feet, her eyes huge and fearful, her back to the tree trunk.
Seraph voice turns demonic: My laws? MY LAWS?? THAT IS NOT MY LAWS.
Samiyah's expression turns still and pale with terror at your thundering rage. She starts to cringe and her knees buckle, but she catches herself, remaining standing.
Samiyah gasps out, 'That is what we were taught!'
Seraph’s demonic voice echoes through the lands.
Seraph says, 'THAT WAS NOT WHAT I SAID'.
Samiyah shudders as she feels the impact of your thundering words in her very lungs. She bows her head. "What were Your words, then, Sahib? We do as we were taught.”
Seraph eyes glow so bright red that the area lights up.
Samiyah whispers, 'You are scaring me.... friend...' She cannot look at you, but tears stain her veil.
Seraph looks at you and speaks softly.
Seraph says, ‘I must go dear one'.
Samiyah nods mutely and shivers. 'Your will, Sahib.'
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
Seraph says, 'travel well dear one I have some people to speak to'.
Seraph tries to turn his snarl to a smile.
Samiyah nods, unsure whether she speaks to her new friend or her god.
Seraph leaps into the air his wings causing the tree to shake.
Samiyah grabs the trunk for stability.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'sister I have a couple things you might want'.
You tell Cresom (in common), '*shaking voice* ... hello, brother... '.
You tell Cresom (in common), '.. where should I meet you?'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'what did you do'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'shrug where ever you want to meet is fine with me '.
You tell Cresom (in common), '*gathers herself* give me just a few moments...'.
Cresom tells you (in common), 'nod ok '.
(end scene)
02/05/2013: Refuge
DarkClaw gossips, 'Good morning'.
You gossip (in common), '*dances with glee* Good morning, Sayyida!'.
Temple of the Lost
[Exits: west]
Silence...almost deafening in this temple, the darkness all consuming within
the seemingly hollow room. Suddenly, as if triggered by those present, a soft
purple glow spreads from the center of the shrine. As eyes adjust to the
change, the source of the dim lighting is revealed as a glass-shaped eye that
hovers in mid-air above the smooth, marble floor. Smooth all except for a
large, charred, square patch of dirt in front of each of the four walls...odd.
Above, the ceiling is open showing more of the same darkness, not a single
star twinkling among the Heavens. The Eastern wall is completely covered by a
massive shelving unit holding books and old, faded scrolls, making one wonder
as to the history of this place and the Immortal that it belongs to. What
mysteries lie within those readings? A large mural hangs from the Southern
wall, the color so vibrant that it makes the emptiness of the room seem barren
and tragic. The strong feel of magic is noticeable in this temple, but its
threads are chaotic...confused and constantly shifting. Symbolic of the
Immortal that resides here? Perhaps.
A large eye hovers in mid-air here, emitting a soft, purple glow.
(Intense Dark Purple Aura) DarkClaw is here.
Samiyah lays a hand across her chest, modestly lowers her eyes, and curtseys.
You say (in common), 'Sayyida...'.
DarkClaw smiles at you.
DarkClaw says, 'Hello, Sami.'.
You say (in common), '.. may I just... just sit here a moment, in Your company?'.
DarkClaw says, 'Of course. Is something wrong?'.
Samiyah finds a spot on the floor, leaning back against the wall.
l darkclaw
Samiyah thinks a moment, and says, 'The sky is apparently .. purple. With dots.'
You say (in common), 'Not the blue that I have known it to be all of my life.'.
You say (in common), 'That is the best way that I can explain.'.
DarkClaw blinks quickly and raises her brows, "That...was definitely not the response I had expected."
You say (in common), 'Oh. I don't mean to say that it really IS purple... but that all that I have known...'.
Samiyah shrugs quite helplessly.
DarkClaw says, 'What has happened to change your perspective?'.
Samiyah's hands sort of move slightly in her lap, small fluttering, helpless movements, unable to encompass.
Samiyah takes a breath.
Samiyah looks at you and says, 'Seraph IS the god of my people. And yet... '
You say (in common), 'He wishes to be a friend.'.
DarkClaw scowls, "A...friend."
You say (in common), 'A _GOD_... The Shepherd Himself... '.
You say (in common), 'I..'.
Samiyah looks kerflummoxed.
DarkClaw says, 'I'm...not sure what to make of that.'.
You say (in common), 'And that was not all!'.
You say (in common), 'He said that the laws we are taught, from birth...'.
You say (in common), 'that they are not His laws!'.
DarkClaw blinks again. "So...you are not required to follow them?"
You say (in common), 'and..'.
Here, she catches her breath, shaking.
You say (in common), 'He has forbidden me to stand by Him, should Belgarion's spell succeed.'.
DarkClaw growls and takes a few steps away. "I knew it!"
Samiyah blinks in confusion at your anger.
You say (in common), '"no.. Sayyida... He would die."'.
You say (in common), 'He forbade me to protect him, should he truly be Fallen from grace, to mortality.'.
You say (in common), 'Even though he knows Belgarion wishes to make him mortal and then _KILL_ him.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Sounds to me like he also expects the backlash to be quite dangerous.'.
You say (in common), 'he did not speak of that. He spoke of .. of rest. And finally laying down his burdens.'.
You say (in common), 'I think... should the spell succeed... that he wishes to die.'.
Orion arrives from the west.
Orion rests.
DarkClaw says, 'Perhaps he does. Immortality is not an easy...life.'.
Orion says (in common), 'oh is this private?'.
You say (in common), 'It is not for me to say, it is the Sayyida's home.'.
Samiyah touches her hand to her forehead, her lips, and her heart in a tribal gesture of respect.
DarkClaw says, 'You are welcome here, Orion. It is your home, too.'.
Orion says (in common), 'ah ok'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
You say (in common), 'we spoke of so many things, Sayyida..'.
Orion says (in common), 'i thought i had moved from katrana's home to here'.
Orion says (in common), 'but these days you never know'.
Orion snickers softly.
You say (in common), 'at one point, he became so angry, the heavens thundered...'.
You say (in common), 'and his eyes filled the very air with crimson light...'.
You say (in common), 'I fell to my knees in fear, I will admit..'.
You say (in common), 'and he shouted at me never to show fear and never kneel before anyone '.
DarkClaw sighs and looks to Sami. "I still don't trust him. I might be willing to concede that he's changed...some."
Samiyah shakes her head in confusion.
You say (in common), 'It was... it was very very...'.
Samiyah shrugs helplessly. 'I am a bard but I do not have the words.'
DarkClaw says, 'Intense?'.
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'Yes.'.
DarkClaw sighs and runs a hand over her unusually pale features. "He wants me to LET Belgarion cast his spell."
(SNIP of Dun and Orion chasing each other around and talking about Natilena’s bunny)
You say (in common), 'He also told me...well.. I asked ...about what it feels like..'.
Samiyah does not look at you when she continues. 'To take a soul. I need to understand that about him.'
You say (in common), 'he said that it is like the inrushing energy and knowledge of a Lyrical...'.
You say (in common), 'and that the devastation when they are lost, the sensation of that hunger when he is depleted..'.
DarkClaw murmurs, "He...reminded me that we both feed off of mortals."
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'we also spoke of an artifact that belonged to him..'.
You say (in common), 'which I saw a mortal carrying earlier in the day.'.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
DarkClaw raises an eyebrow at you.
Samiyah looks like she is about to be ill.
DarkClaw says, 'What artifact?'.
You say (in common), 'a shield.'.
You say (in common), 'a vampire shield.'.
You say (in common), 'it..'.
Samiyah looks both horrified and embarrassed to admit this in front of you: "It drinks the blood of the fallen."
DarkClaw jerks in surprise, "I have never heard of that!"
Samiyah nods, the movement causing her veil-charms to chime.
You say (in common), 'It drips blood constantly'.
You say (in common), 'and must be replenished.'.
You say (in common), 'He said it was crafted by the Lord of the Dark..'.
You say (in common), 'from the blood of angels, and that is why it weeps tears of blood'.
You shudder from the sheer thought of it.
DarkClaw lowers her gaze, considering the mentioned artifact, "Kerriariadne made it?"
DarkClaw says, 'I don't understand what purpose Ser...the Fallen One would have with such a shield.'.
You say (in common), 'it was from his mortality.'.
You say (in common), 'and yes, the Dark Lord himself had told me of it'.
You say (in common), 'so I know that it was truth.'.
DarkClaw says, 'But Seraph was no vampire. I guess it's just something of gore for a sick pleasure.'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'I do not know.'.
You say (in common), 'There was so much that we spoke of...'.
You say (in common), 'he made FACES at me.'.
You say (in common), 'and made me laugh.'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'then he .. I do not know what you call it.'.
Samiyah extends her fingers, hands turned to the sides, with wiggling fingers, and gestures at your ribs.
You say (in common), 'I have seen mothers do it to their children, and it makes them scream, but they seem to like it.'.
DarkClaw gasps, clearly surprised, "He TICKLED you?!"
You say (in common), 'It just made me scream and faint and I almost fell out of the tree...'.
You say (in common), 'but he caught me and held me from falling..'.
DarkClaw says, 'I...wow.'.
DarkClaw says, 'I don't know what to say to that.'.
DarkClaw says, 'It seems so out of character.'.
You say (in common), 'I was horrified and I cried and begged him never to do it again.'.
You say (in common), 'And he said that he was sorry...'.
You say (in common), 'a GOD apologized to me... to _me_...'.
Samiyah shakes her head, obviously still confounded.
DarkClaw says, 'Well...I would apologize to you as well, were I in the wrong...but to hear of HIM apologizing is quite surprising.'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'Gods do not apologize.'.
DarkClaw chuckles, evidently amused.
You say (in common), 'Gods command. Instruct. Teach. Expect.'.
You say (in common), 'They punish. They... they do not make monkey and fish faces ... or apologize..'.
DarkClaw says, 'I don't make monkey and fish faces, no.'.
DarkClaw grins evilly.
DarkClaw says, 'But I will apologize if I am in the wrong.'.
Samiyah's voice softens. 'They do not ask you to be their friend.'
DarkClaw says, 'Did you accept his friendship?'.
Samiyah nods gravely.
You say (in common), 'I did.'.
DarkClaw says, 'It would be hard to refuse a God.'.
You say (in common), '... Such is not done.'.
DarkClaw nods.
You say (in common), 'When a God speaks, they are to be obeyed.'.
You say (in common), 'The Mighty Creator Sahib Tynian himself has spoken it.'.
You say (in common), ' “My Immortals are to be obeyed. “'.
DarkClaw says, 'He wants me to LET Belgarion cast his spell. I don't think I can do that.'.
You say (in common), 'it is not for mortals to choose their own path. It is for Gods to shape it. '.
DarkClaw says, 'His reasoning is to show Belgarion that he can't do it.'.
DarkClaw says, 'But I fear that the backlash will kill Belg if he attempts it.'.
You say (in common), 'I do not know.'.
DarkClaw says, 'But the Fallen One has given his word to...to protect Belg.'.
You say (in common), 'I only know that i want no part of it… and that I am forbidden to help him, so I will not be there, should it happen.'.
DarkClaw nods in recognition to you.
Samiyah looks at you and says simply, 'He has guarded my soul more times than I can count.'
DarkClaw says, 'I'm sorry. I should not be speaking of this to you. I'm being inconsiderate.'.
The zombie tells you, 'Your singing is terrible, and your human self smells like POOPIE!'.
You blink.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'a zombie just said the most horrible thing!'.
DarkClaw raises an eyebrow.
You say (in common), 'that my singing is terrible and that I smell of dung'.
DarkClaw says, 'What did it say?'.
DarkClaw gasps in astonishment.
You say (in common), 'though that is not the word it used'.
Samiyah's brow furrows as she frowns, looking troubled.
You say (in common), 'and the only shaman is your Orion.'.
DarkClaw says, 'Why would a zombie even speak to you?'.
You say (in common), 'I must be going, sayyida..'.
DarkClaw nods in recognition to you.
You say (in common), 'I thank you for your time, your listening, and this refuge.'.
DarkClaw tells you, '(Sorry, really sick still and not the best for RP.)'.
You tell DarkClaw (in common), '(was all good, thank you!)'.
The zombie tells you, 'My master cannot control me!!! I have freedom of the speech!!'.
You gossip (in common), 'Someone has a very rude zombie.'.
Orion gossips (in common), 'You got a rude comment to?'.
Orion gossips (in common), 'I did as well'.
(end log)
02/05/2013: Drinking and Dreaming
(First interaction lost: Zephyr asked how Samiyah was doing, and she replied, ‘Kerflummoxed.’ He said something about youngsters and their strange language..)
Zephyr looks at you.
You say (in common), 'confused. befuddled. addled.'.
You say (in common), 'better?'.
Zephyr laughs.
Zephyr says (in common), 'much'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'why are you them tings?'.
You say (in common), 'Because the sky I thought was blue, is yellow.'.
You say (in common), 'up is down.'.
You say (in common), 'cats swim and fish chase mice.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'lass you need to get your knoggen fixed'.
You say (in common), 'and the gods make silly faces and ask forgiveness and friendship.'.
Zephyr laughs.
Zephyr says (in common), 'dem gods are funny types folk'.
You say (in common), 'and yes, my head is not feeling quite right'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'you be fine after some dwarven spirits'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'warm da tummy and heal da knoggen'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'so lass i be meaning to ask ys'.
You say (in common), 'I do not drink alcohol. It is forbidden.'.
Zephyr gasps in astonishment.
You say (in common), 'the laws are clear.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'who would do such a cruel ting'.
Aoide arrives from above.
Aoide smiles at you.
You smile at her.
You say (in common), 'it is the laws of our tribe'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'so whatcha tink a fella could fetch for the ghosts shield'.
You say (in common), 'First ... he is not a ghost'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'dat be a foolish ting but not me place'.
You say (in common), 'second - I do not know the value of such things'.
You say (in common), 'I usually ask Shilea'.
You say (in common), 'she knows everything'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'then find out for me lass'.
You blink.
Zephyr says (in common), 'stories of da ghosts still haunts da young ones'.
You say (in common), '...you are very strange....'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'thats what me ma said'.
Zephyr laughs.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), '.. do you wish to sell the Sahib's shield?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'got ta be wort sompun'.
You say (in common), 'It was crafted by the hands of a god for his Ordained...'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'horse pile'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'silly kids'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'he dont be here now or ever'.
You say (in common), 'Aoide spoke to him yesterday.'.
You say (in common), 'do you not trust her?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'probably a dream'.
You shake your head.
Zephyr says (in common), 'like i say lass a ghost story to chill the young ones'.
You say (in common), 'No.'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'seems you got the chill from it'.
You say (in common), 'unless Belgarion and Cresom and I and DarkClaw are all dreaming the same dream'.
Zephyr pulls out a bottle of rum.
Zephyr opens it up.
You say (in common), 'which makes less sense than you being mistaken if i may say so'.
You say (in common), 'perhaps you have been drinking too much of that'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'stories me to smart for dat to fall for dat im not gonna get the chills'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'no youngen me and dis bottle gots words'.
Zephyr starts to down the bottle.
Zephyr wipes his hand across his face smiling.
Zephyr says (in common), 'ahhhh now dat be good'.
You say (in common), 'See, this is why such things are halal.'.
Samiyah frowns and shakes her head.
Zephyr falls back against the wall finishing the bottle then passing out.
Zephyr holds the shield in his lap and starts snoring.
Samiyah examines the still form of the old one.
Zephyr snores loudly.
Samiyah looks at the shield almost guiltily.
Samiyah watches the slow drip of the blood from its edge.
Zephyr snores loudly.
Samiyah bites her lip, extending one hand slowly, running a fingertip through the growing crimson stain on the stone tiles.
Samiyah shudders in horror and whispers, “I am not ready to learn this about You, yet, Sahib.”
Samiyah flees the room.
(end scene)