You say in an erudite voice, "Thank you all for coming."

You say in an erudite voice, "These last few years have, at times, seemed like peril after peril, disaster after disaster."

You say in an erudite voice, "We mortals are often given to fretting about the negative parts of our little lives, and often forget to give thanks for the many blessings we receive."

You say in an erudite voice, "Only a few days ago, we were particularly blessed."

Kaiu smiles softly.

You say in an erudite voice, "The Divine Fire and the Lightbringer have gifted us with this wonderful new land to call our home."

Lukaus nods his head emphatically.

You say in an erudite voice, "And so, it is with this spirit of thanksgiving in mind, I would have us all think on the myriad gifts we have been given, the things we are thankful for, and our hopes for a brighter future."

Ada claps her hands together merrily.

You have emoted: Tanaar crouches down and drops his pack, pulling out a fresh box of Zanzibaaran incense.

You say in an erudite voice, "If you would join me, one at a time, I would like each of us to take a stick of incense, light it, and say what we are thankful for, and a hope for the future."

You say in an erudite voice, "To simplify things and prevent one another stepping on toes, perhaps we could coordinate the order through me?"

You nod your head at yourself.

You have emoted: Tanaar takes a stick of incense and lights it in the bright campfire, sticking the unlit end in the grass.

You say in an erudite voice, "I am thankful for the great bounty the Lord and Lady have given us, the camaraderie our exodus has inspired, and my wonderful family. I look forward to the busy lives and great libraries we shall have in Targossas."

You say in an erudite voice, "Would anyone like to go next?"

You nod your head at Lyr.

Father Lyr Darion, Caefir Confessor says, "When I first stepped upon these islands, a feeling I had not truly felt in many years welled up inside me."

Father Lyr Darion, Caefir Confessor says, "'I am home', I thought to myself."

Danika flashes Lyr a joyous smile.

Father Lyr Darion, Caefir Confessor says, "I am truly thankful for the watchful protection and guidance of the Bloodsworn."

Father Lyr Darion, Caefir Confessor says, "And I know that we will create a new shining city that will lead Sapience into an era of Righteousness and Light."

Lyr lights a stick of incense, carefully setting it into a small bowl.

Lyr nods his head at you.

You nod your head at Lukaus.

Lukaus steps forward.

Lukaus takes some incense, lights it in the campfire, and places the smoldering stick into the ground.

Lukaus says with a faint Mhaldorian accent, "I am thankful for a new, wonderful home, and for friends, family, fellow refugees, and the Bloodsworn."

Lukaus says with a faint Mhaldorian accent, "I pray that the recent unfortunate happenings will draw us all closer to each other as together, we rebuild not only for ourselves, but for all future followers of Light and Rightousness."

You nod your head at Danika.

Danika Al'Jafri, Faithful of Light says, "I am thankful mostly to the Lord and Lady for the Hope they have given us and for this most precious land, which I know we will build into our home."

Danika smiles softly.

Danika Al'Jafri, Faithful of Light says, "For my grandfather, thank you for also being my teacher and friend."

Danika beams broadly at you.

You smile softly at Danika.

Danika Al'Jafri, Faithful of Light says, "And for all of the refugees, that we might continue to grow and prosper."

Danika takes an incense stick, lights it, and sticks it in the grass

Ada takes a stick of incense and carefully stuffs it between the logs of a roaring campfire.

You tilt your head and listen intently to Ada.

You nod your head at Tesha.

Tesha smiles softly, stepping forward and taking a stick of incense. She watches it burn slowly, contemplating slightly before speaking.

Tesha says in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I am thankful for the guidance and serenity that the Light has given me. I had nightmares after the first time I had took another's life, and I was worried if I would be strong enough to serve Her in this war against Hashan."

Tesha says in a demure, mellifluous voice, "Any time my spirits were down and I was nervous about being incapable and failing Her, praying to Her soothed me. It was my understanding of Her Light that the Aarashi have been helping me with that brings me peace, the knowledge that what I do against Hashan is necessary."

Tesha says in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I am thankful for the strength the Lady helped me find within myself. When I was painting and dreaming of being a tailor, I never would have imagined leading soldiers in a war. I had doubted myself, but the Aarashi insisted on practicing, and I believe I am becoming better."

Tesha says in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I am thankful for the support have seen throughout all of us, and for the friends I have made. For the allies I have bled with and killed with, whose words of encouragement bring me courage. When I look upon you all, I do not see refugees. I do not see a broken people."

Tesha says quietly in a demure, mellifluous voice, "When I look upon you, I see a group that is ready to embrace the chance we have been given."

Silas smiles softly.

Tesha says in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I see a group that is ready to embrace the Light, embrace the Righteous Fire, and become what we were meant to be. I see a group that is unafraid, a group that stands strong despite such difficult times. I see a group that is strong - in faith, and in body."

Tesha says proudly in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I am thankful for all of those who have chosen to stay with us, for it takes great strength to endure all of this. You are a strong people."

Tesha closes her eyes for a few moments, inhaling slowly. She begins to pray quietly, her hands folding at her navel.

Tesha says softly in a demure, mellifluous voice, "I pray that we may take this opportunity to build ourselves up. To fight fearlessly for the Light and for the Righteous Fire, and to take this chance They have given us to build. I pray that we will be as strong in the years to come as the years we have endured, fought, and survived."

Tesha opens her eyes and gently lays the incense in the bowl, stepping back and nodding to you.

You say in an erudite voice, "Well spoken."

You say in an erudite voice, "Would anyone else like to voice their prayers? If you're still gathering your thoughts, let me know and we can wait."

You nod your head at Ermot.

Ermot says in a rough, husky voice, "I am thankful for my Refugee family and most thankful for my parents, Kaiu and Garis. Thank you all for your time and effort that you have given to me to help me grow."

Ermot says in a rough, husky voice, "I hope that we can continue to be a family in this new city that the Lord and Lady have blessed us with."

Ermot takes an incense stick, lights it in the campfire, places it in the ground and steps back into the group.

Sir Synbios Hagane, Blade Singularity says, "I am grateful that we remain as strong as ever in our crusade, and continue to pray for our success."

You nod your head at Halos.

Synbios nods his head at you.

Father Halos Vorondil, Caefir Priest says, "I.."

Halos ponders the situation.

Father Halos Vorondil, Caefir Priest says, "Six years can seem a long time without a home."

Father Halos Vorondil, Caefir Priest says, "And all of us refugees, from Marhisa to Talarna and Oghma and Barkash and Bostick and all of those who fled our homeland..."

Father Halos Vorondil, Caefir Priest says, "I am thankful for all of us. Those who never gave up, and stuck with it."

Halos looks away, his dark eyes glistening.

Halos takes a stick of incense, lighting it quickly and sticking it into the grass.

Sothantos nods.

You nod your head at Sothantos.

Sothantos de l'Evanoir, Lord of the Crossing says carefully, "When the waves took the Jewel of the East, it seemed that it had swept away with it our very lives. I saw in the faces of my brethren fear. Anger. Despair. For many, Shallam had been everything."

Sothantos de l'Evanoir, Lord of the Crossing says, "Yet in those same faces, even through our darkest hours, I saw something else as well -- determination."

Sothantos de l'Evanoir, Lord of the Crossing says, "It was that determination that drove us to fight against the overwhelming forces of the ormyrr, and the same determination that held us together these past few years as we've waited for an unknown future, homeless, assaulted on every side by the forces of our enemies."

Sothantos de l'Evanoir, Lord of the Crossing says, "I am thankful for the persistance and the courage of every one of you as we have endured through this trying time."

Aisling takes a stick of incense and holds it out to the campfire to light it before she gingerly places it alongside the others.

Sothantos de l'Evanoir, Lord of the Crossing says, "As we go forth, I pray that we will make good use of the land that the Lord and the Lady have placed in our care."

Halos sits down.

Sothantos takes a stick of incense, lighting it in the campfire before placing it in the ground beside the others.

You nod your head at Niks.

Niks steps forward.

Niks says, "I am thanking villagers of New Hope who gave us refuge while we had no home. I will not forget their help in helping us in times of dire need."

Niks says, "I am thankful that we have now a solid foundation, our own new land -."

Niks stomps on the ground, confirming the foundation.

Synbios kneels down, lighting a stick of incense and placing it beside the others.

Aisling kneels next to a Zanzibaarian incense box and takes one incense stick to hand it to Gwawr.

Niks says, "On which we will now build our home, our base, from which we will spread the Light and Righteoussness to these lands."

Niks says, "I am thankful for everyone who has stood by us so far, it is reassuring to one self that the ideals we stand for are in the right."

Niks takes a stick of incense, lighting it in the campfire before placing it in the ground beside the others.

You nod your head at Kaiu.

Kaiu moves over closer to the fire.

Kaiu Silvertongue-Obuun says, "I am thankful today, that Garis didn't let me sink with my archway and shallam like I wanted too. I am thankful for my family, my friends, and all of you. I am thankful for our Bloodsworn, and I am very thankful today that Silas was standing on the same side of the line as I was. Thank you everyone for standing strong in the Light and let's join."

Ada gives Kaiu a friendly squeeze.

Ermot's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Silas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.

Kaiu Silvertongue-Obuun says, "Together and build our new home."

Kaiu takes an incense stick, lights it in the campfire, places it in the ground and steps back into the group.

You say in an erudite voice, "Would anyone else like to speak?"

Gwawr grunts noncommittally.

You flash Gwawr a joyous smile.

Gwawr, y Bwgan says, "We've lost much. And what's gone won't ever be replaced."

Gwawr, y Bwgan says, "But we have these new foundations to build on. The Light will shine again strongly."

Gwawr, y Bwgan says, "We are not crushed, and we will, some day soon, again show the world what we stand for."

Gwawr, y Bwgan says, "That's what I'm thankful for, and that what I'm looking forward to."

Gwawr lights the stick of incense, and sets it to join the others gathered on the ground.

You nod your head at Draqoom.

Draqoom says with a heavy Ulangi accent, "I am thankful that Bal'met and those heathens from the west did not break your spirit, and I am thankful that same incident helped to open my eyes to what true strength and courage are. It is my hope that all of us together will continue to endure whatever hardships are thrown at us, and that we will always be courageous, strong and triumphant in the face of our enemies in Darkness, Chaos and Evil."

Draqoom dips a stick of incense into the fire to light it before joining it with the rest of them.

You nod your head at Silas.

Silas looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says thoughtfully, "There are many things I'm thankful for."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "I'm thankful for the life I've led, for the opportunities I've been given. I'm thankful for the trials I have faced, for those I have overcome and for those that taught me my limits."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "I am thankful for the mistakes I've made, for the lessons I've learned, and, of course, for the forgiveness of my peers - of all of you."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "I am thankful for what we had, and what we were, but more than anything, I am thankful to the Bloodsworn Gods for the future that we are preparing to enter."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "We have come through hard times together - the hardest, perhaps, that any group has had to face. We have withstood that test, and we stand now on the threshold of what is to come."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "We stand on the foundations of Targossas, the Dawnspear, the beacon of Light, of Righteousness, of Good, that we have all worked our lives for."

Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul says, "There is nothing I am more thankful of than the opportunity to stand alongside you all as we stand tall, ready to embrace this glorious new dawn."

Silas takes a stick of incense and lights it in the campfire. He watches it smoke for a short while, looking thoughtful, before placing it in the ground and stepping back into the crowd.

Tesha smiles softly at Silas.

You have tmoted: Tanaar smiles at Silas, lowering his head in respect.

Kaiu smiles softly at Silas.

You say in an erudite voice, "I believe that is everyone that wanted to say something?"

You have emoted: Tanaar kneels before the amassed sticks of incense, the earliest-lit now burnt down nearly to the grass.

You say in an erudite voice, "Lord Deucalion, Righteous Fire."

You say in an erudite voice, "Lady Aurora, Lightbringer."

You say in an erudite voice, "Please accept our prayers of thanks, as well as our hopes for the future. We speak them in Your names, and on this island that is Your bounty."

You have emoted: Tanaar stands, a light breeze whipping the fragrant smoke about him.

You say in an erudite voice, "We stand now on the spot where the Bloodsworn have decreed shall stand a great ziggurat, rising into the heavens."

You say in an erudite voice, "I ask you now, close your eyes and envision with me this great beacon of Light and Righteousness, that we may stand here again some years hence and see it again as reality."

You have emoted: Tanaar's eyes flicker shut, and a broad smile crosses his face.

Ermot closes his eyes.

Lukaus closes his eyes.

Tesha closes her eyes slowly, her head lowering reverently as she contemplates.

Kaiu closes her eyes and bows her head.

Niks closes eyes.

Ada bows her head in silent prayer.

Aisling lowers her head and closes her eyes.

Gwawr closes her eyes.

Danika closes her eyes as she bows her head in contemplation.

Draqoom closes his eyes.

Silas closes his eyes, looking peaceful, as he turns his face to the skies.

You say in an erudite voice, "In the names of the Fire and the Light, may you go forth and do Their service."

You see Father Lyr Darion, Caefir Confessor yell, "May Righteousness spread across the land, ever emanating from Targossas!"

You yell, "Glory to the Dawnspear!"

You see Niks yell, "Glory to the Dawnspear!"

You see Ada Young yell, "Hail, the Lightbringer!"

You see Silas Maynard, Aarashi Rasul shout, "Glory to the Dawnspear!"

You see Page Lukaus Percussor, Protege of Sir Synbios yell, "Long live the Dawnspear!"