*~* Early today... *~*

Aurora, the Lightbringer says, "You fight strong, and your heart is true."

Aurora, the Lightbringer says, "I would claim you as one of Mine, that you should learn better under
the care of My Aarashi."

Aurora has invited you to join the clan of Votaries of Light. Enter AGREE if you wish to join.
You are now a member of the clan of Votaries of Light.

Tesha blushes a little again, her eyes widening in surprise. "Thank You, my Lady, I
will not falter," she says quietly, with determination in her voice.

(Votaries of Light): Aurora says, "Welcome, Tesha. May her rapiers prove as strong as her mind."

Aurora, the Lightbringer says, "Fight strongly, brave warrior to be."

A rare smile crosses the Lightbringer's visage.

You say in a demure, mellifluous voice, "Your honour me with just the possibility, my Lady. I will
not fail You." *~* The 'possibility' was about another topic, unrelated to the log *~*

Aurora, the Lightbringer says, "I have no doubts of that."



*~* Few hours later, Tesha is dueling Entaro, then there is a long raid. Really back and forth raid, eventually we retreat to the monastery - not the safe room yet though - then... *~*


You see Sir Chord Terias, Knight of the Legion yell, "All hail the Righteous Flame! All hail the
Lightbringer!"

You see Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul shout, "Hail the Lightbringer! Hail the Righteous Fire!"

You see Father Halos Vorondil yell, "Hail the Fiery Lord and Bright Lady! Hail!"

Ascendant Tanris Rozzan, Herald of Entropy yells, "We shall see how long that resolve lasts."

You yell, "It will last for now, and it will last long after you realise Oblivion will not come."



A shiver runs down your spine, and you feel an instinctive urge to run as far and fast as you can.


Sir Chord Terias, Knight of the Legion says, "Duanathar."
You follow Sir Chord Terias, Knight of the Legion north to On the clouds.

Lothiac arrives, following Tanris.
Tanris arrives from the up.
Nemutaur flies up from the ground, carried by a pair of eagle's wings that flare with power.
Dunn, riding an ebony pegasus, flies up from the ground, carried by a tainted pair of skeletal wings
that flare with power.
Akia flies up from the ground, carried by a pair of broad, jagged glass wings that flare with power.
12:05:32.736

You have been slain by Dunn.
12:05:36.597


Warlord Dunn Lichlord's Carmian voice resonates, "Remove the safety net of a peace
room and see if that sentiment continues to ring true in Your mind." *~* in response to the yells? *~*

The firmament burns with white-hot fire as the pure, baritone voice of Deucalion calls out, "And
deprive you and yours of a place to sit and sow seeds of dissonance that will not take root among
the faithful? I wouldn't deprive you the pleasure of your mewling."

Rich motes of lucent clarity suffuse the skies as the Lightbringer evokes, "Should We too remove the
safety net of your fine City, that you may see how you fare, chained dog of Oblivion?"

*~* back! *~*

You see Grand Mistress Akia Yusef shout, "That sounds fine to me."

You see Warlord Dunn Lichlord shout, "Ah, but my city does not come with the promise of peace, I'm
afraid."


*~* well, back to the group... *~*

Main hall of the monastery.
Intricately detailed, a wooden model of a guardian djinn stares into the surroundings with beady
eyes. A radiant halo shines in a perfect circle around the profile on this aged icon. Lying flat on
the ground is a key-shaped sigil. A beautiful green Logosmas tree is here. A blue roan ambles about
here, tail swishing. A runic totem is planted solidly in the ground. There are 6 monolith sigils in
6 groups here. There are 3 young priestesses here. There are 2 alabaster pegasi here. The imposing
form of a powerful storm bull stands here, pawing impatiently at the ground. There are 2 bloodroot
leaves in 2 groups here. Some irid moss has been left here. There are 4 pieces of kelp in 2 groups
here. An icewall is here, blocking passage to the west. An icewall is here, blocking passage to the
east. A small spinning crystal sphere floats here. A finely sculpted spinning crystal torus floats
here. A solid, round kola nut lies here. The flower of a bellwort has been dropped here. Some
prickly ash bark has been left here. A small lobelia seed lies here. A small red hawthorn berry has
been dropped here. A valerian leaf has been dropped here. A forked ginseng root has been dropped
here. A skullcap flower lies here. A bit of slippery elm lies here.
You see exits leading north, east, south, west, up (closed door), down, and out.

*~* maybe not *~*

Squire Tesha, Protege of Sir Darroth (female Siren Fury)
You are level 80 (Logosian) and 3% of the way to the next level.
Health:       3852 / 3852     Mana:         3500 / 3500
Endurance:   16356 /17600     Willpower:   16400 /16400
Strength: 14  Dexterity: 12  Constitution: 13  Intelligence: 12

*~* D: I can't die again without losing my level *~*

In sight of a village.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. An iridescent horse stands
here, eyes burning with blue fire. An icewall is here, blocking passage to the west. A small forest
of sharpened crystals protrudes from the ground. A mottled Mhojave Desert falcon glides effortlessly
to and fro. A sharp-toothed gremlin is here, hopping from foot to foot. A simpering, foul sycophant
plods here. A strange cloud floats here, flickering with multicoloured lights. The bizarre form of a
chimera stands here, flickering its wings. A crackling chaos orb floats and bobs here. Dressed in
black, a withered crone stands here cackling. Standing with arms crossed, a minion of chaos
scrutinises its surroundings. A chaos hound restlessly paces in a circle. Towering over fifteen feet
in height, a giant roc stands here, motionless. A mighty coastal dragon towers here in silent
observation, crimson eyes gazing hungrily about his surroundings. Stretching its wings in an
impressive display is an ebony pegasus, its dark coat absorbing the surrounding light. Its feathers
streaked with mossy green and muddy grey, a mottled marsh falcon perches menacingly here. A
pathfinder bobs about in a circle, flexing its long wiry antennae. Like a mountain against the wind,
a storm bull is standing here, motionless. A puffy black bloodleech scutters about in the dirt here.
A hand-sized tick quivers on the ground. A puddle of green slime bubbles on the floor.  Ascendant
Tanris Rozzan, Herald of Entropy is here. He wields a deep red boomerang in his left hand and a
Shield of Absorption bearing the House arms of the Occultists in his right. Battlemage Entaro
Windsong, Chaotic Inferno is riding on Ryujin, a mighty coastal dragon. He wields an elemental staff
in his left hand. Grand Mistress Akia Yusef is here. Warlord Dunn Lichlord is here. He wields a
runic totem in both hands. Daimyo Nemutaur Rousseau is here. He wields a Shield of Absorption
bearing the House arms of the Ashura in his left hand. Brigadier General Lothiac, The Fourth
Horseman is riding on a storm bull. He wields a wicked staff of blades in his left hand and a Shield
of Absorption in his right. Kohai Aniari Aramar, Ashuran Tiger is here. Ascendant Tanris Rozzan,
Herald of Entropy is here.
You see exits leading northeast and west.
A giant roc lets out a harsh cry of warning.
His eyes raging with intensity, Ryujin snarls at you with barely restrained contempt.

You crease your brow in a frown.
You say in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I seek a duel."

Lothiac says in a clear voice, "Me?" *~* no! *~*

Entaro stares implacably at you.

Lothiac says in a clear voice, "Please me." *~* please no *~*

Akia says in a soft and malicious voice, "Certainly."

Lothiac says in a clear voice, "Me me me." *~* no no no *~*

Akia says in a soft and malicious voice, "Who do you call upon." *~* not Lothiac *~*

You say in a demure, mellifluous voice, "My faith in Them is unshakeable. I cannot defeat all of you
at once."

You see Ascendant Tanris Rozzan, Herald of Entropy shout, "Blood is certainly staining the sand of
New Hope, although I am unsure whether it is something the Light would favour in this instance."

Warlord Dunn Lichlord says, "You seek to fulfill a stereotype of idiocy."

You shrug helplessly at Akia.

Lothiac beckons you to him.

Entaro says in a sonorous voice, "She's certainly brave."

You say in a demure, mellifluous voice, "You may select someone for me to fight. I will not cower
within the safety of my Lord's refuge." *~* but seriously, not Lothiac *~*

Tanris smiles thinly. *~* suddenly dueling Lothiac seems like a great idea  *~*

Lothiac beckons you to him. *~* omg he probably has like level 7 arties :( *~*
*~* Walking *~*


*~* Meanwhile, in the village... *~*
Warlord Dunn Lichlord's Carmian voice resonates, "Sad and commendable it is when a Squire approaches us while the majority of Your followers cower in safety provided by You."

Battlemage Entaro Windsong, Chaotic Inferno yells, "Tesha seems to have more bravery than the rest of you combined."

You see Ascendant Tanris Rozzan, Herald of Entropy shout, "I am amused by this one's dedication. We shall depart for now."


*~* We find somewhere *~*

He is a frog-like grook and is blinding you with his magnitude of beauty so stop looking, it will
only hurt worse. He is wearing an alligator skin quiver, an Aldar Diadem, a pair of buckawn's boots,
a ring of pestilence, a curved dragon talon pendant, a star-shaped Year 500 medallion, a canvas
backpack, an Epicurean Sash, a Collar of Ceylon, and a pair of eagle's wings.
*~* those are like level 11! *~*

Akia arrives from the south.
Entaro, riding Ryujin, a mighty coastal dragon, arrives from the south.
Nemutaur arrives from the south.
Aniari arrives from the west.
Tanris appears, a look of love in his eyes.
He is followed by like 40 chaos thingies.


Akia says in a soft and malicious voice, "Surprising a protege of the coward Darroth would be so
bold."

Akia says in a soft and malicious voice, "I'm excited to see this."

Rangor tells you, "Well done young one, courage seems to pay off once again."
You tell Sentinel Rangor Corten, Guardian of Nature, "Ah?" *~* I didn't hear the shouts, had no idea how he knew hehe *~*

Lothiac says to you in a clear voice, "Ready?"

You nod your head affirmatively.


Lothiac points a wicked staff of blades at you, and a bolt of lightning cascades out and roars,
screaming, into your body.(-1280h, 33.2%)
A circle of vibrating energy appears on the ground, taking your health. (-230h, 6.0%)
Hailstones the size of your fist pour from above, battering your body.(-497h, 12.9%)
A fiery efreeti spins into you, causing you to burst into flame. (-196h, 5.1%)


*~* about 97 attempts to go south *~*

Akia gives a Logosian ring to you.
Akia tells you, "Wear that."


You charge with a lunge towards Lothiac, your sword at the ready.

Akia tells you, "Wear that ring."

1861h, 3022m, 16453e, 16339w excdbk 3- 12:17:24.583(apply renewal to body)(-196h, 5.1%)
The sky above grows dark as Lothiac calls upon powerful magics. Raising his hands balefully, he
causes lightning bolts, the hammer of the storm, to shoot from his hands and slam into you.
173h, 3022m, 16453e, 16339w excdbk 3- 12:17:24.587(bloodsworn off)(-1688h, 43.8%)
You drop a cube sigil.
173h, 3022m, 16453e, 16339w excdbk 3- 12:17:24.649s
You take out some balm and quickly rub it on your body.
The raging fire about your skin goes out. (0.18s)

*~* 97 more attempts to go south *~*


Akia tells you, "Wear ring I gave you."
You tell Grand Mistress Akia Yusef, "That would be cheating."
Akia tells you, "It's not.""
You tell Grand Mistress Akia Yusef, "It is not mine."
Akia tells you, "So what."
Akia tells you, "Just do it."


*~* After about 6 minutes of hit/run to prep *~*


---Lothiac (reset) -- prep at 14 -- break at 14 -------------------------------------------
|        head 12|       torso 6|    rightarm 0|     leftarm 0|   rightleg 12|     leftleg 8|

*~* Retardation vibe, I tumble-lunge, break head and try to hellsight for damnation, but forget the alias and I get lucky avoiding ice *~*
*~* I shoot delphinium once while I heal and get ready to lunge with hellsight copy/pasted... *~*

By some crazy, unholy miracle, you have slain Lothiac.
*~* It was kind of cheap on my part and I ran a lot *~*


You lower your head respectfully.

You declare that The soul of Lothiac will no longer be one of your enemies.

Nemutaur clasps his hands before himself, faces you, and performs a simple, respectful bow.

Akia says in a soft and malicious voice, "Excellent work, Squire."

You say slowly to Tanris in a demure, mellifluous voice, "Mock my strength, but do not mock my faith."

Tesha clenches her jaw and strides away.

*~* omg run run runrunrun *~*



(Votaries of Light): Silas says, "Well done, Tesha."

*~* Safely home now *~*

(Votaries of Light): You say, "I could not defeat them all. I could only challenge one of them to a
duel. They may mock my strength, but they may not mock my faith."

Nemutaur tells you, "Well fought. I am however surprised that none of your fellow refugees came to
spectate."

Nemutaur tells you, "The lack of moral support is shocking."

You tell Daimyo Nemutaur Rousseau, "I did not tell them I was fighting them."

(Votaries of Light): You say, "They chose their champion. May they learn that the fires of devotion
may never be diminished by taunting or defeat."

Aurora, the Lightbringer has bestowed Her divine truefavour upon you. It will last for approximately
1 Achaean month.

You tell Aurora, the Lightbringer, "I am honoured, my Lady. Thank You."

(Votaries of Light): Aurora says, "You walk with My favour, that more should strive to be as
dedicated to their cause."

You blush furiously.

The Divine voice of Deucalion echoes in your head, "I put no stop in the opinions of the deranged,
but even a broken clock is sometimes right. You do yourself and the legacy of your fore-bearers
proud."

You tell Deucalion, the Righteous Fire, "Thank You, Lord. I did not want to cower, but I knew I
could not best all of them at once. They chose their champion. I am thankful I did not fail You and
the Lady."

Halos tells you, "Nicely fought."

You tell Father Halos Vorondil, "Thank you, Father."