Maite's Sermon - 05/13

(Enorian): You say, "If there are enough interested people, I am offering a
sermon and chance to speak about Lord Damariel."

Passing a fish market.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. A gentle
pony grazes contentedly nearby. There are 3 monolith sigils here. There are 2
flame-shaped sigils here. Resting on the ground is a cube-shaped silver sigil.
Standing loosely in stance, a Daru firebrand is constantly scanning her
surroundings.
You see exits leading north, northeast, southeast, south, southwest, and west.

The Dark Ages.
There are 3 monolith sigils here. Resting on the ground is a cube-shaped silver
sigil. There are 2 flame-shaped sigils here. Standing loosely in stance, a Daru
firebrand is constantly scanning her surroundings.  You see a sign here
instructing you that WARES is the command to see what is for sale.
You see exits leading south and down (closed pine door).

Lianca tells you, "When are you thinking of doing it?"

You tell Lianca, "Whenever I have enough interested to do it."

(Enorian): Valingar says, "I doubt I'd do much speaking, but if you do hold it,
I will come listen in."

Lianca tells you, "I'll be there if I can."

You tell Lianca, "I would like that!"

(Luminaries): Ilarin says, "Hello everyone."
(Luminaries): Daegon says, "Greetings, Ilarin."
(Luminaries): Elim says, "'ella kidda."
(Enorian): Ilarin says, "Hail Beacon."

Edain arrives from the south.

(Luminaries): Ilarin says, "Hello father."

Edain begins to follow you.

You tell Lianca, "I need to check out those new books. And figure out how to
copy books. So I can get a Kuykibu for every order member."

You peer at Edain suspiciously.

(Luminaries): Elim says, "'ow are ya?"

You wryly say, "'ello to you too."

Squinting, Edain Tenor says to you, "What? Don't look at me like that. I'm
coming to the sermon."

(Luminaries): Ilarin says, "Hmmm... wonderful."

Edain's pierced face splits into a wide, boyish grin.

You have emoted: Maite breaks into a wide grin. "Nice to see you, Edain."

Lianca tells you, "It's a library command for..hmm. library copy booknumber I
think. (( If you just type library while in it it will come up with a list of
commands. )) It costs about 500 gold each."

(Enorian): You say, "Anyone else interested? Any who are, simply come to Four
Corners."

Edain follows you to the south.


Edain follows you to the east.
Four Corners on Nordau Street.
The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. Bearing
a blue and yellow flag, a large flagpole stands here as a testament to the
indomitable will of the Beacon of Light. A wooden stake has been left here. Atop
a gilded lamp post, a merry flicker of flame lends light to the surroundings. A
statue of Ulgar, father of all Trolls is here, one arm extended toward the sky.
A grand statue here depicts a small Rajamala woman, atop a mountain of vermin. A
perfectly pristine mirror set within its palm, an enormous marble hand rises
from the ground here. A grook peddler stands here, situated beside his
ramshackle pushcart. A small sign points into a market stall. A blue and gold
chest sits here, carved with helpful novice tips. A division of Enorianite
inquisitors silently scans the area here. As if flowing upwards, a melted glass
and iron bench rests here. An ornate, gilded tome is chained to a pedestal here,
azure script across its cover reading "Shop Directory." A sigil in the shape of
a small, rectangular monolith is on the ground. A stout donkey stands patiently
by, waiting for a burden. There are 3 Daru firebrands here. The image of an iron
tower looms large upon the face of a heavy metal giftbag that lies here. Green
eyes passively surveying her surroundings, Shavit Ridha is here, head held high.
Mistress Melantha, fio Raimuv Cyraeni is here. The city's shop directory is
here, refer to HELP DIRECTORY for how to interact with it.
You see exits leading north, northeast, east (open pine door), southeast (open
pine door), south (open pine door), southwest (open pine door), west, northwest
(open pine door), and in.

You tell Lianca, "((Thank you :)))"
You tell Lianca, "Come to Four Corners? Even if it is a small turnout, its worth
doing."

Daskalos arrives from the north.

Daskalos leaves to the in.

Lianca tells you, "I'll be there in just a few moments!"

Casting off her final fetters, the luminous lady awakens fully, shedding her
joyful light from horizon to horizon.

(Luminaries): You say, "I am going to do a sermon on Lord Damariel at Four
Corners for those who wish to attend."

Valingar arrives from the west.

Valingar places his palms together in front of his chest and bows respectfully.

Valingar tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.

(Luminaries): Rashar says, "Unfortunately, I just spent the last two and a half
days at an event in Lord Slyphe's honor. I'm all Divine'd out!"

You have emoted: Maite clasps both gloved hands in front, before bowing
respectfully towards Valingar.

Alee enters from the northeast, riding a powerful russet charger.

Edain acknowledges Valingar with a nod of his head.

(Luminaries): Daegon says, "There is no such thing as being all Divined out.
Considering we are made of Divine essence."

Aryanne arrives from the north.

(Luminaries): You say, "Understood."

Alee gracefully hops off of a powerful russet charger.

Alee kneels onto one knee, demonstrating her humility and respect.

The sounds of children playing touch upon your ears from within the city.

(Luminaries): Rashar says, "I would be interested in a more personal discussion
with you at a later point in time, though."
(Luminaries): You say, "Feel free to contact me at anytime I am awake."
(Enorian): You say, "Anyone else?"

Valingar tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.

Edain ceases to wield a solemn, keen-edged bastard sword, securing it to his
weaponbelt.

Lianca arrives from the west.

Edain shifts from one foot to the other, ornate fullplate inset with stained
glass sounding with a metallic tone.

Alee stands up and stretches her arms out wide.

You have emoted: Maite shifts and adjusts her clothing, even though they do not
need it. "Looks like it is just us."

Lady Alee Noreneno says, "Some people let their distractions get the better of
them... it happens."

Lady Alee Noreneno says, "It doesn't mean there is any less merit to your
sermon."

Alee smiles at you.

Aryanne looks around uncomfortably as she slinks off to the west, doing her best
to not look attached to the assembled group.

Aryanne leaves to the west.

The body of Dwodin appears in a flash and his soul descends to fill it, causing
the previously expressionless face to fill with emotion.

Dwodin touches an obsidian and iron stud earring.

You have emoted: Maite flashes a nervous smile at Alee. "Well, here goes, I
suppose!"

Lianca ceases to wield a fiery aetherstaff of swirling spatial motes in her left
hand.

beseech damariel for sermon
--> You appear to have caused an untrapped error in the code. Please don't
execute this command again right now.

You have emoted: Maite finds a place to stand where she can be easily seen, so
she can better address those gathered. While the crowd settles, Maite's head is
lowered, followed by a brief prayer asking that the hearts and minds of those
around to be open. She speaks then, addressing everyone in a clear and
passionate tone. "I am here to let you know that any who choose to follow Lord
Damariel are welcome! You need not be a strong fighter, nor a gifted scholar!"


Alee stands up and stretches her arms out wide.

Edain reaches up, and - very carefully - scratches beside one bright eye with a
gauntleted fingertip.

You have emoted: Maite points around to all those gathered, tone increasing in
fervor as she speaks. "All that you need is a desire, a calling to learn more
about Him, apply His ways to your own, and you will be given a place where you
can belong!"
You have emoted: Maite's tone changes - she speaks gravely, but still just as
passionately. "Many, especially those who are more experienced, start to see the
fight against Darkness as something that will never end. Which makes it is easy
to lose hope." She points again, this time lingering on each person before
moving on. "Unless you start changing now, start learning how to better be an
example to those who are draped in the Shadow's grasp, how else will things ever
improve? It is up to YOU to make a difference."

You have emoted: Maite makes eye contact with some within the crowd. "Lord
Damariel and His order offer guidance to any who ask it. He offers, by way of
contract, that by following His tenets and fetters, He will give His blessing
and protection against Artifice and Darkness, and will be granted the eventual
promise of Liberation." She concludes, gesturing skyward, with a final question:
"Can you leave that offer sitting there, without even considering the
possibilities?"

Aryanne slips in and tip-toes behind Edain, slipping her arm around the man to
slip a dust-laden rum bottle into Edain's hand as quietly as possible.

Edain's pierced face creases into a frown, which he casts at Aryanne. With the
impromptu gift in one steel-coated hand, he presses a dust-laden rum bottle full
of Death's Breath Hooch Rum back into her grasp.

Edain gives a dust-laden rum bottle to Aryanne.

You have emoted: Maite steps down from her makeshift stand, wiping her hands off
on her clothes. "That is all I wished to say, unless there are questions or
comments."

Aryanne takes the bottle back with a heavily muted giggle of deliight before
slinking back away.

Aryanne leaves to the west.

Valingar is settled comfortably one of the benches, his arm draped over the back
of it, and he cricks his head to one side, then the other, before leaping to his
feet. "No questions from me, but it was a good speech," he congratulates you,
offering a brief smile.

Valingar places his palms together in front of his chest and bows respectfully.

Valingar leaves to the northeast.

Alee's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Diancecht arrives from the northeast.
He is followed by a sinuous weasel.

The bright sun shines down upon you.

A sinuous weasel begins to follow Lianca.

Melantha is enveloped in translucent fire for a moment and is gone, her soul
safe until she returns to Aetolia.

Lady Alee Noreneno says to you, "That was wonderful sermon."

Lady Alee Noreneno says to you, "You serve Him well."

You have emoted: Maite's cheeks flush at the compliment. "I only try."

Lianca smiles at you and briefly hugs you, "That was wonderful! Thank you." She
takes a step back as Diancecht enters and she nods to him in greeting.

Diancecht bows respectfully to Lianca.

You have emoted: Maite returns Lianca's hug, smiling as she steps away.

You tell Edain, "Good of you, to not take the alcohol, and be polite about it."
Edain tells you, "She's just playing with me."
Edain tells you, "That was good."

You have emoted: Maite slips her hands inside the opposite sleeves of her tunic.
"I know many can be intimidated by the restrictions we in the order apply to
ourselves, and I just want to let people know that they are worth the cost."

Edain tells you, "Next time we should talk about the Contract, I think, and His
Promise. It's... important."

You tell Edain, "Yes. It is. I was going to see if you wished to talk after
this, see where you are at."

Edain's nostrils flare in a quiet snort. "Cost? Not really a cost. Just fewer
distractions," he breathes.

Smiling, Lady Alee Noreneno says, "No doubt, though I just simply prefer to
follow mine... its not the restrictions that ever stopped me."

Diancecht leaves to the west.

You have emoted: Maite tilts her head towards Alee. "May I ask what is stopping
you?"

Lady Alee Noreneno says, "I already serve Lord Dhar."

You say to Edain, "I feel the same way."

Comprehension flashes across your face.

With a nod, Edain Tenor says to Lady Alee Noreneno, "Good."

The body of Melantha appears in a flash and her soul descends to fill it,
causing the previously expressionless face to fill with emotion.

The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.

Daegon enters from the northeast, riding a donkey.

Daegon bows his head respectfully.

You say, "Still a common goal, common purpose in our struggle."

Alee nods her head emphatically.

You smile and say, "Thank you all for coming, nontheless."

Lady Alee Noreneno says, "Well if you want to give a sermon you ought to have
people attend."

Alee's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

You say, "I will be noting all who attended for our Lord to know."

Later on in the month...

Lances of brilliant light pierce the heavens, signaling the return of Damariel
mot Lanosaryon, the Unbound.

(Order): You say, "Evening, Father."
(Order): Damariel says, "Hail!"
(Order): You say, "I had a question for You, actually."
(Order): Damariel says, "Many do. Let's hear yours, child!"
(Order): You say, "I performed a sermon earlier this month, and was curious if
You would perhaps share a blessing with those that attended?"
(Order): Damariel says, "I would!"
(Order): You say, "Let me remember all the names here..."
(Order): Damariel says, "Take your time. I'm not going to keel over dead anytime
soon."
(Order): You say, "Valingar, Edain, Lianca, Alee, Dwodin, and Melantha."
(Order): You say, "I certainly hope not!"

Damariel mot Lanosaryon, the Unbound has bestowed a divine blessing upon you. It
will last for 2 days.

(Order): You say, "Thank You!"

(Order): Damariel says, "You will be one of My representatives, henceforth, for
you have carried My message most capably to those outside of My following."

You have been appointed as a representative of your Order.

(Order): Damariel says, "I have made this choice because I have a mission for
you, child. Carry My word. Make it simple, make it understood. Give it to the
world. Bring Me followers. Good men and women and people of the world who can do
the work that must be done in the coming decades."
(Order): You say, "A mission, for me? Of course, I will do my best, Father."
(Order): Damariel says, "Better than your best, child. This is for you as much
as it is for the continent of Sapience."
(Order): Damariel says, "I will not insist on specific results, but this much, I
will command of you: place the Kuykibu in its entirety in every library that
stands upon the face of My Brother's Earth."
(Order): You say, "I will ensure it is done, Father. It will be my entire focus
until it is."
(Order): Damariel says, "You are not only carrying the Truth, child."
(Order): Damariel says, "You ARE the Truth. My Truth."
(Order): You say, "I understand...it is a burden. Will not be easy. I want to do
this, for You, to be what's needed."
(Order): You say, "May I make a request?"
(Order): Damariel says, "You may."
(Order): You say, "Would You consider a place, in a neutral location, and make
it to where no harm can be done there? It would provide the Order a place to
speak to all people in a safe fashion."
(Order): Damariel says, "That is beyond My control. We do not live in a peaceful
world, child, and I cannot create such a place without denying the people of
Sapience the free will that I prize so highly. Would that I could, but that
power lies only with My Father and those Others Who do not concern Themsleves
with our affairs."
(Order): You say, "Understood. It was merely a thought. I can simply bring one
of those among us who are our warriors, when speaking outside the city, for
protection."