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- Nola says, "I should rest."
- Nola gives you a peck on the cheek.
- Nola places her palms together in front of her chest and bows respectfully.
- You give Nola a tight hug.
- Nola smiles at Chiaki.
- Chiaki smiles at Nola.
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says to Nola, "Rest well!"
- You say to Nola, "Glad I got to see you! Love you!"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You smile and say to Nola, "Light go with you."
- Nola says to you, "I love you too, sister mine."
- Nola grows still and her lips begin to move silently.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Nola, "//G'night!"
- Nola is enveloped in translucent fire for a moment and is gone, her soul safe until she returns to
- Aetolia.
- Chiaki's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says, "She's wonderful."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "Sister?"
- You say, "She is! To this day, I'm glad I chose to talk to her that day years ago."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- With nary a whisper nor a sigh, rosy-fingered dawn creeps into the land, stealing the soul of the
- night.
- Chiaki opens an Enorian novice chest.
- You say, "She adopted me, but these days, you'd hardly know it!"
- Chiaki puts a Parxian orb of crimson into an Enorian novice chest.
- Chiaki puts a Parxian orb of crimson into an Enorian novice chest.
- You say, "We're a lot alike, she and I."
- Chiaki puts a Parxian orb of amber into an Enorian novice chest.
- Chiaki puts a Parxian orb of white into an Enorian novice chest.
- Curious, Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says to you, "If you're up for it, I'd love to hear more. 'Bout
- you, 'bout her, ya'know?"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Perking up, you smile and say, "Certainly! I love to talk about it, though there's really not much
- to tell."
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says to you, "Then I'll have to listen to everything."
- Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.
- You nod your head emphatically.
- Casting off her final fetters, the luminous lady awakens fully, shedding her joyful light from
- horizon to horizon.
- You say, "Well, for starters, I left the Isle alive, but chose undeath, followed swiftly by becoming
- a vampire. So swiftly, in fact, that I hadn't even turned 19. You see, I've never done anything by
- halves, so I charged right into it eyes open after rationalizing it."
- Chiaki grins mischievously at you.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Seemingly emerging from the shadows, Serrice's ebon-furred frame stalks in from the northeast.
- Serrice stalks out to the southeast, her ebon form almost melting into the shadows.
- The smell of fresh baked goods drifts across your senses from a nearby home.
- Raspy, like the sands dancing across the Mhojave, the voice of Menelaus rumbles and resonates across
- the land, "Merry CeleMas to alll, and to all a good night!"
- You say, "But I've always loved the Light, even then. I just misled myself. The idea of not dying
- was alluring. I figured that if I couldn't die, I'd have that much more time to spread the Light.
- You can laugh, but it held up just long enough for me to go through with it."
- With the invitation, Chiaki lets out a short laugh.
- You wryly say, "Turns out that, Halls or no, the trip hurts either way."
- With a hint of arrogance, Infin's voice resonates throughout the realm, "It is morning not night..."
- Seven-Hand Volka Adil's voice powerfully resounds, "And later it will be night, as it follows the
- daytime, and we hope when it finally gets to you, it's a good one!"
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says, "I know it, quite well."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "To melatha So Nola rectified your leech situation?"
- Chiaki coughs softly.
- Wafting, as if on the air, Chiaki's velvety tongue reaches your ear: "//WHY MUST I TYPE SO BAD."
- You give a trillingly melodic laugh.
- You say, "I'm getting to that bit. After being turned, I walked in full daylight just for the love
- of it. It hurt, but I didn't care. During one such walk, I ran into a shrine to Lady Auresae. To be
- precise, the shrine in the Ayhesa Cliffs. As it happens, I had recently had a conversation with a
- fellow House member about my philosophy. He compared it to being 'a candle in the Darkness'."
- Attaining her fullest glory, the shining sun sits upon her throne at the apex of her daily trek
- through the firmament.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- You say, "With that in mind, I decided to see how my 'candle' stacked up against the tenets taught
- by the Lady of Fire Herself."
- You say, "So I contacted the first representative that I could reach: Nola."
- You wryly say, "As you can imagine, she came out on top in the debate."
- Tenshyo grows still and his lips begin to move silently.
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "She seems the sort to come out on top quite often."
- You say, "I actually don't remember the majority of the points she made, but one has continued to
- stick with me: Without an Inner Spark, I couldn't possibly be a 'candle in the Darkness'. I gave it
- up."
- You wave goodbye at Tenshyo.
- You nod your head at Chiaki.
- You say, "Indeed. That one point, though, was enough to decide for me. I had to be Cured. Things
- were relatively straightforward after that. I obtained the phial of blood, took the leap, and that
- was that."
- Tenshyo's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.
- Chiaki grins mischievously at you.
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says to you, "I'm glad yah did and we're talkin' now."
- You say, "As am I. But I still had the mark of the House on my arm after I woke up at the Tear. In
- my foolishness, I bought it and applied it without realizing it was permanent."
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "Which house's that?"
- You say, "Ve'kahi."
- Comprehension flashes across Chiaki's face.
- You say, "Here's where it gets interesting. I couldn't become a citizen of the Beacon while it
- remained, so I needed it removed."
- Tenshyo tilts his head and listens intently.
- Chiaki tilts her head and listens intently.
- Ninette enters from the north, riding a unicorn.
- Ninette leaves to the west, riding a unicorn.
- The sun begins her downward journey towards eventual sleep, casting even, full light upon the land.
- You say, "For that, I had to turn to the Lady once more. Another of Her representatives, Caeli, I
- believe, interceded for me."
- You say, "So it was that I first met Her face to face."
- You say, "The details are blurred after so many years, but I remember that she took my arm in Her
- hand and seared the mark away. The pain was unbelievable, but the pain of the lava was still fresh
- in my mind, so I bore it."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Chiaki smiles at you.
- The smell of fresh baked goods drifts across your senses from a nearby home.
- Wafting, as if on the air, Chiaki's velvety tongue reaches your ear: "I'm certain I can't, just not
- in me."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You say, "She left Her mark in its place. Not so much upon my skin as upon my self. Oh, there's some
- faint scarring, fainter still since I ascended, but that's almost an afterthought."
- You say, "I was Hers from that day forward. And officially so as soon as I figured out how to join
- Her Congregation."
- Chiaki's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
- The low, mourning cry of a dove carries from the rooftops.
- You say, "You'll have to remember that Nola was still among that number then. She became my sponsor.
- "
- Loosing an eager trumpet, a painted baby elephant tromps out to the west.
- The deepening dusk yields to impenetrable darkness as night claims the land.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Chiaki, "To this day, I don't know
- how I endured it, but I endured the essence of Fire itself to ascend, albeit with my training as a
- Daru to aid me."
- You say, "But in the meantime, the mark was gone, and I was sworn in as a citizen."
- Wafting, as if on the air, Chiaki's velvety tongue reaches your ear: "It's simple, you're strong."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Mirila arrives from the north.
- Mirila leaves to the west.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Chiaki, "Not then, I wasn't. But I
- am rather stubborn. Another trait I share with my sister."
- A frown wrinkles Meltas's brow as he articulates a "Hrm...."
- You say, "When it came to joining a guild, I was rather torn, I admit."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Ooooh, guild talk."
- Mirila arrives from the west.
- Mirila leaves to the northeast.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- Meltas flaps his wings gently and moves over to the bench taking a seat.
- You say, "When I first set my eyes on the Beacon, the Daru drew me immediately. Of the guilds, they
- were, and remain, the ones with the closest ideals to my own."
- Her luxurious fur gleaming like spun gold, Kendri bounds in from the southeast.
- Sniffing softly at the air, Kendri dashes out to the northeast in a flash of gold.
- Vigilant Chiaki asks you, "Nola and Tens mentioned it, but could you go into a bit more on 'em?"
- Mirila arrives from the north.
- You say, "But I found the rigorous regimen we maintain rather intimidating at the time. It shames me
- to admit it, but that's why I took up the mace first, instead."
- Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.
- Mirila leaves to the west.
- You nod your head at Chiaki.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "I was a lume."
- Flapping his wings gently, Tenshyo begins to hover above the ground.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "We of the Daru hold unflinchingly to the teachings of Fire, all the way back to Lord Rahn.
- "
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "He was around when I was a youngin'"
- You say, "Ah? I envy you that. I would have loved to know Him."
- Mirila arrives from the northeast.
- Mirila leaves to the southeast.
- The stars wink into existence, familiar constellations illuminating the night with tales of myth and
- legend.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- Meltas gathers a deep breath of air into his chest, before releasing an icy draft at the ground,
- coating it with a slick layer of ice.
- You say, "But it's not just Fire. We follow its tenets so that we may hone Body, Mind, and Will, and
- so resist Corruption."
- Mirila arrives from the southeast.
- Mirila inclines her head politely to those around her.
- You turn towards Mirila and place your palms together in front of your chest, bowing respectfully.
- Tenshyo smiles at you in clear appreciation of your speaking.
- Meltas leans back in the bench listening closely. His attention towards you and Chiaki.
- Warmth radiates from the Temple District of Enorian as the Beacon of Light casts the city in multi-
- hued brilliance.
- Mirila leaves to the west.
- Chiaki ponders the situation.
- Her luxurious fur gleaming like spun gold, Kendri bounds in from the northeast.
- You say, "All that is in pursuit of the Light, and the Age of Dawn. We strive for Perfection through
- Pain and Purity, driven by our Faith and Fervour."
- The last remnants of ice melt away.
- Sniffing softly at the air, Kendri dashes out to the west in a flash of gold.
- Meltas gathers a deep breath of air into his chest, before releasing an icy draft at the ground,
- coating it with a slick layer of ice.
- You say, "With Fire as our tool and forge."
- The lid of an Enorian novice chest suddenly slams shut.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You smile and say, "I like to think that each tenet is self-evident, for the most part, but if you
- have questions about any of them, I'd be glad to answer."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- The last remnants of ice melt away.
- Grinning, you say, "Or Grand Master Tenshyo here would be happy to chime in, I'm sure."
- Tenshyo nods at you , a smile on his face. "I too would answer".
- Deepest Stygian night steals over the land as the symbolic hourglass empties and turns, ready to
- begin a new day.
- It is now the 10th of Slyphian, year 436 of the Midnight Age.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- The corners of Chiaki's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "I'm just wrappin' my head 'round it."
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "Got a little daydreamy."
- The adumbrative night stretches onward, ever elusive of dawn's grasp.
- Chiaki ponders the situation.
- You smile impishly and say, "Quite alright. It's a rather different lifestyle. It takes getting used
- to."
- You say, "Rigorous, as I said, and intimidating. But also extraordinarily rewarding."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "It is."
- Vigilant Chiaki asks you, "Could you give me somethin' to picture when you say rigorous?"
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "Through the teachings of Tekura, and the
- practicing of Katas."
- You say, "I can! As a small example, we practice Tekura, and learn it by way of forms called kata."
- You give a trillingly melodic laugh.
- Chiaki giggles happily.
- Tenshyo smiles at Meltas.
- Tenshyo coughs softly.
- Vigilant Chiaki laughingly says, "I have verified your story, go on."
- Tenshyo smiles at you.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "We'd be happy to demonstrate, if you'd like!"
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says, "I like."
- You say to Tenshyo, "Jakata, you think? Or Krull?"
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian asks you, "A Kata?"
- Tenshyo ponders the situation.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Krull."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- Tenshyo presses his palms together and bows low, ready to perform the Form of Krull.
- Tenshyo assumes a perfect Dragon stance, seemingly focused and calm.
- You press your palms together and bow low, ready to perform the Form of Krull.
- Tenshyo performs a breathtaking somersault into the air and lands confidently several feet away.
- Jayce arrives from the ether.
- You assume a perfect Dragon stance, your mind focused and calm.
- Tenshyo flips backwards, lashing out with both legs simultaneously and handspringing back onto his
- feet.
- You perform a breathtaking somersault into the air and land confidently several feet away.
- Tenshyo launches into a bewildering series of lightning fast hand motions, showing off his
- impressive dexterity.
- You flip backwards, lashing out with both legs simultaneously and handspringing back onto your feet.
- Meltas idly twirls his staff as he watches the three talk. Mildly amused at the conversation.
- Tenshyo twists into the air once more, with a gravity defying whirlwind kick.
- You launch into a bewildering series of lightning fast hand motions, showing off your impressive
- dexterity.
- Tenshyo drops straight down to the floor and into the splits.
- You twist into the air once more, with a gravity defying whirlwind kick.
- Tenshyo places a single hand on the ground and with incredible effort, swings his body up into a one-
- handed handstand.
- Chiaki shifts her eye from Tenshyo to you, observing as much as she can of the practiced movements.
- An ominous buzzing drowns out the locale as a swarm of bees descends upon Jayce swiftly. The insects
- drop a letter into his's hands and depart from whence they came.
- Jayce places his fingers to his mouth, pausing for a moment before blowing hard, creating a sharp,
- carrying whistle.
- A shadowy nightmare trots in, beckoned by its master's call.
- You drop straight down to the floor and into the splits.
- With a cry of effort, Tenshyo launches himself off the ground and springs back onto his feet.
- You place a single hand on the ground and with incredible effort, swing your body up into a one-
- handed handstand.
- Tenshyo presses his palms together and bows, the Form of Krull complete.
- With a cry of effort you launch yourself off the ground and spring back onto your feet.
- Jayce swiftly swings up onto a shadowy nightmare.
- You press your palms together and bow, the Form of Krull complete.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Tenshyo swings his arm up and high fives you enthusiastically.
- Jayce's eyes glow a faint red as he briefly closes them.
- You have emoted: Melantha grins exuberantly, settling her breathing after a few moments without
- apparent effort.
- Chiaki claps her hands together merrily.
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says, "I don't think I'd get tired of watchin' that."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Tenshyo, "//Forgot the syntax for a
- few moments, there!"
- Voice lilting on feathery wafts of air, Tenshyo tells you, "(( haha."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Meltas morphs before your eyes, taking on the form of Wren.
- You say, "That was the kata of Krull, the final of eleven that we must master."
- Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.
- The loud squawk of a paradise bird rings through the air.
- You say, "The others are, in order, Jakata, Lisagi, Rhee, Philos, Tykorima, Opha, Nexus, Kali, Do-
- san, and Rhythos."
- Harlock beams broadly at Jayce.
- Harlock gracefully hops off of a unicorn.
- Harlock slaps a unicorn on the rump and sends it cantering off.
- Jayce gracefully hops off of a shadowy nightmare.
- Jayce smiles at Harlock.
- Jayce Chaltier utters a series of foreign words in a rich, melodic tongue.
- Jayce gives Harlock a tight hug.
- You say, "Through Tekura, we hone our bodies."
- Harlock Chaltier utters a series of foreign words in a rich, melodic tongue.
- Warmth radiates from the Temple District of Enorian as the Beacon of Light casts the city in multi-
- hued brilliance.
- Harlock begins to breathe deeply, his muscles tensed and ready for action.
- Vigilant Chiaki laughingly says to you, "I'd say."
- Jayce slaps a shadowy nightmare on the rump and sends it cantering off.
- Chiaki snickers under her breath.
- Tenshyo sinks back into the menacing stance of the Scorpion.
- Tenshyo eases himself out of the Scorpion stance.
- Tenshyo adopts a strange position and a look of pure menace flashes in his eyes.
- You say, "Through Telepathy, we hone our minds, and through Illumination, we hone our wills."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "I've used my inner spark, bein' trained as a Lume... is it much different?"
- Jayce flicks his tail idly and reaches up to pat Harlock's ears before leading him to the west.
- Jayce leaves to the west.
- Meltas breathes a sigh of relief.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "Every living being has an Inner Spark."
- Meltas gathers a deep breath of air into his chest, before releasing an icy draft at the ground,
- coating it with a slick layer of ice.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "Whether they know it or not."
- Meltas grins slightly. "Some would call it a will of the wilds, or a spirit." He shrugs before
- examining his staff.
- You say, "A bit. We turn our Inner Spark toward tempering our bodies, while you can do such feats as
- call lightning. And yes, as I referenced earlier, every living being has an Inner Spark. The undead
- give it up, whether they know it or not."
- Chiaki grins mischievously at Meltas.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You smile wryly.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "Luminaries, as well as we Daru, both draw on
- our Sparks. However! The Daru draw on the Crescent."
- Chiaki tilts her head curiously.
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "The whatsit?"
- Chiaki blinks.
- You say to Meltas, "Perhaps, but we can call it forth, even your own, if you were inclined to permit
- us."
- Meltas bares his teeth in a feral grin.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "The Crescent is a sliver of the Great Spark.
- "
- You say, "The Crescent, which was drawn first from the Great Spark itself, then later recreated by
- Lady Auresae."
- Vigilant Chiaki asks, "What's the 'Great Spark'?"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- The last remnants of ice melt away.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to you, "Do we explain or show?"
- Tenshyo's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.
- Chiaki crosses her arms beneath her chest, shifting her gaze between Tenshyo and you.
- Meltas gathers a deep breath of air into his chest, before releasing an icy draft at the ground,
- coating it with a slick layer of ice.
- You say to Tenshyo, "Either! Both!"
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to you, "Both it is."
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "I like show a lot."
- Meltas tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.
- Meltas smirks at Chiaki.
- Tenshyo begins to follow you.
- You beckon Chiaki to you.
- Chiaki begins to follow you.
- Riding her chariot of light, the great life-giver rises from her long sleep and shoots a timorous
- ray over the horizon.
- You smile and say, "Before we go, I'd like to demonstrate for Meltas, if that's fine."
- Chiaki tilts her head curiously.
- Meltas raises an eyebrow questioningly.
- Tenshyo's eyes sparkle with amusement.
- The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "My spark, is that wyvern over there."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "The other one...we do not touch."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- You wryly say, "Whereas we of the Daru do. I had thought to call my own forth to show you, but it
- seems that its existence is not in question."
- Meltas ponders the situation.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "We could call it into question."
- The last remnants of ice melt away.
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- Meltas says with a half shrug as he stands. His eyes gleaming in the given light. "I'm always up for
- questioning things." He says, his smile turning into a small grin, his eyeteeth showing from beneath
- his lip.
- Meltas calls upon the Divine to grant him the grace of speed and is answered with a ripple of energy
- flooding his body.
- You wryly say, "If you'd like. I will warn you that you'll want to shield your eyes."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says, "Continue, Melantha."
- "Bah!" Tenshyo retorts disgustedly to a cube sigil.
- Warmth radiates from the Temple District of Enorian as the Beacon of Light casts the city in multi-
- hued brilliance.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "Don't get mad at the
- sigil, it didn't do anything to you."
- Meltas tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.
- Chiaki's knuckles grow momentarily white as she strengthens her grip.
- Glancing at Tenshyo, you say, "Guard me? It will be out in the open, and I'd rather bolster training
- with sensible precaution."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Tenshyo nods his head at you.
- Tenshyo eases himself out of the Dragon stance.
- Tenshyo sinks back into the menacing stance of the Scorpion.
- You have emoted: Melantha gives a small smile and nods gratefully.
- Meltas's eyes sparkle with amusement.
- Her luxurious fur gleaming like spun gold, Kendri bounds in from the west.
- Kendri inclines her head politely to those around her.
- Meltas inclines his head politely to Kendri.
- Rising higher in the sky, the sun illuminates the land, confining darkness to the shadows.
- Meltas tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.
- Meltas chants a brief spell and a flash of revealing light floods the room.
- Holding both hands forth, Chiaki pushes some of her lit energy towards the surroundings.
- Chiaki flaps her wings rapidly a few times, managing to only lift herself off the ground a few
- inches.
- Meltas opens an Enorian novice chest.
- Meltas closes an Enorian novice chest.
- You have emoted: Taking a deep breath, Melantha settles her body into a relaxed, balanced stance and
- closes her eyes. Still breathing evenly and deeply, she lifts her hands to her chest and crosses
- them over her heart.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Tenshyo looks at you, his face showing both joy and concern.
- You have emoted: The shifting hues of fire within the skin of Melantha's hands slowly intensifies
- until they are both sheathed in low, bright flames. After a few moments, an answering glow arises
- below them, subdued, but rapidly gaining strength. Little by little, she draws her hands away from
- her chest, until a blinding glare abruptly erupts into the open.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Chiaki quickly shields her eye, covering it with both hands as she exclaims, "Whaaaaa??"
- Meltas blinks a couple times at the light, but stares at the flame within your hands. "Interesting."
- He says softly. "What would happen if a flame was ripped from someones body, by force.?"
- Attaining her fullest glory, the shining sun sits upon her throne at the apex of her daily trek
- through the firmament.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "I'll give you the
- benefit of the doubt, but you move that bench..."
- With a quiet whine at the sudden brightness, Kendri ducks her lupine head down.
- Meltas raises an eyebrow questioningly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Move.. the bench?"
- The loud squawk of a paradise bird rings through the air.
- You have emoted: The light dims swiftly, revealing Melantha cupping a still-bright light banded in
- thick cords of fiercely burning flames.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Move from rather. A fire, a Spark, I do not think can be
- removed by a mere mortal."
- Meltas moves away slightly and stands beside Chiaki. "Alright, I've moved." He says with a grin.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "We lose it upon becoming undead."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Do we lose it, or does it go dormant?"
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "If we all have it, as your teachings say we do, then
- is something truly lost?"
- Belania arrives from the ether.
- Shooting an apologetic glance at Kendri before directing her gaze on Meltas, you say, "It is
- forsaken. Only a Divine may restore it, or have it restored by the gift of the Cure."
- Tenshyo nods his head at you.
- Belania tilts her head curiously.
- Cautiously, Vigilant Chiaki asks, "Is it safe to uncover mah eye?"
- Lady Provost Belania Sarraski says, "Hello everyone."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Vigilant Chiaki, "Yes."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You say, "It is something that may only be lost willingly."
- Belania leaves to the north.
- Chiaki lowers her hands to her sides, "That was somethin'."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "But is easily found if they become living again."
- Belania arrives from the north.
- A fierce black and white magpie flutters in towards Belania, gliding over her as it drops a letter
- into her hands before flapping away once more.
- Belania takes a lush Duiran bauble decoration from a silver lemniscate-stamped letter.
- Belania leaves to the north.
- Belania arrives from the north.
- Belania puts a lush Duiran bauble decoration into a girly, black pack.
- Belania puts a crimson and ivory pipe into a girly, black pack.
- Belania takes a crimson and ivory pipe from a girly, black pack.
- Belania puts a crimson and ivory pipe into a girly, black pack.
- Belania takes a crimson and ivory pipe from a girly, black pack.
- Belania puts a festive Celesmas pipe into a girly, black pack.
- Belania looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.
- Pushing the Spark back into her chest, you say, "Not so easily. It is the act of regaining the Spark
- that grants life anew."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Rebirth and Renewal."
- Chiaki gives Belania a respectful salute.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "You just said getting the cure."
- You say, "In the case of vampirism, yes. Undead must petition."
- Kendri settles down to listen, perking her ears toward those that are speaking.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "So, in essence, it's technically easy, depending on
- the divine that one petitions."
- You say, "The Cure itself must be gathered, and that is difficult, though obviously far from
- impossible."
- You smile wryly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis asks, "Am I wrong?"
- You say, "I suppose you could say that, but it is not lightly lost, nor lightly gained again."
- Belania gives Kendri a peck on the cheek.
- The sun begins her downward journey towards eventual sleep, casting even, full light upon the land.
- You say, "And that is what is important. One who believes they may give it up repeatedly will find
- it increasingly difficult to regain it should they so choose."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Tenshyo nods his head at you, showing his acceptance.
- You say, "And eventually, they will choose to forsake it entirely."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "But I come back to the point that was made. We, of
- living beings have this spark, that you speak of. As I mentioned different groups call it different
- things, but in essence the same thing. If those of living gifts are. for lack of a better word,
- gifted , with a spark, then so too are those who "lose" and I say it lightly. but rather place it
- into a torporian state that is harder to wake."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Harder to wake from, once they go to and from the
- state of undeath and living."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Belania ponders the situation.
- Her brow furrowing slightly, you say, "Before I answer, can you clarify? I had a bit of difficulty
- following that."
- The sounds of children playing touch upon your ears from within the city.
- Tenshyo looks towards Meltas "The Inner Spark of the living is not some Spirit, or Crystal, but
- rather is a flame." Tenshyo extends his right hand a little, a small flame appearing within.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Meltas rests release his staff, vines wrapping around the base. A glimmer in his eye, obviously
- enjoying this debate. "The question then would become, if someone is forever living, able to have
- their spark torpored on them or do they always have it no matter what they do." Blinking he says,
- "Aye, forgive me, Allow me to re-iterate."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "As long as they draw breath, have a heart beat, the Spark
- resides within them."
- Warmth radiates from the Temple District of Enorian as the Beacon of Light casts the city in multi-
- hued brilliance.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You have emoted: Melantha regards Meltas expectantly, her face intent as she waits for clarification,
- though a small smile crosses her face at Tenshyo's response.
- Vigilant Chiaki smiles and says, "Forgive me, um, everyone."
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "I've gotta rest."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "It was mentioned that Living creatures always have a
- spark, we are born with it, it resides within our bodies, unless we got to the shadows, of undeath
- and vampirism. If those who are gifted with the spark at birth, then so are those who go to the
- other side, however, their spark is not -lost- persay, but rather placed in a state of slumber."
- Gilrath enters from the northeast, riding a tawny mountain lion.
- The body of Belania appears in a flash and her soul descends to fill it, causing the previously
- expressionless face to fill with emotion.
- Belania touches a mindseye tattoo.
- Belania leaves to the north.
- Gilrath tilts his head back, inhaling sharply several times.
- You say to Chiaki, "Ah, apologies! Rest well, and Light be with you. Come find me again!"
- Chiaki smiles at you.
- Vigilant Chiaki says, "I'll seek yah out, promise."
- Chiaki leaves to the south.
- Gilrath leaves to the northeast, riding a tawny mountain lion.
- Tenshyo turns towards you and places his palms together in front of his chest, bowing respectfully.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to you, "Rest well."
- The deepening dusk yields to impenetrable darkness as night claims the land.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You grin mischievously at Tenshyo.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis asks you, "Does that clarify a bit?"
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "She's not resting,
- Chiaki did."
- You say, "Not going yet. But hm. It does, yes."
- "Good!" Meltas says with a smile.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "Wanted to
- clarify for Melantha, but will come to your point after I hear her answer."
- You say, "I would say that you're likely on the right track, though I don't believe that's a course
- of study that's been pursued in detail. Personally, I believe that each time it is given up, a
- little is lost before it is returned."
- Tenshyo coughs softly.
- You say, "Really lost."
- Meltas ponders the situation.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says to you, "I want to ask you a couple more
- questions, but want to get a point on Tens here."
- You smile wryly.
- You raise an eyebrow questioningly.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "Before you do, I'll use myself as an example. As far as I've come, I still gave up my
- Spark, so I still could have come farther had I not."
- Tenshyo tilts his head curiously at Meltas.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "So, if a living
- person commits a horrible crime, many times over their lifetime, the spark will stay consistent
- within their form? But, one who just became vampire, -brand new, never done anything bad in their
- life prior- will put that spark into a state of sleep right away?"
- Meltas ponders your profile, deep in consideration.
- Meltas seems to think for a moment before nodding slowly at you.
- You say, "In exchange, I learned firsthand what it is like to walk in Shadow, and it is not an
- experience I would have anyone share."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "As far as I am led
- to believe, having seen things of such myself, yes."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "And yes. The Spark is not influenced by crimes, though the mind may be hardened."
- The stars wink into existence, familiar constellations illuminating the night with tales of myth and
- legend.
- You say, "Pure Corruption is another matter entirely. That is a direct assault upon the Spark."
- You say, "Crimes open oneself up to Corruption."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis asks, "Rape and murder of innocent, while living, is not a
- form of pure corruption?"
- You say, "No. That is pure evil."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Which came first, corruption or pure evil?"
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//omg, I'm trying to bounce so many idea's off, I go down
- one track and then I want to go down another...dang it all!"
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//I know the feeling, no
- worries."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//btw, You're amazing! ^_^."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//Bwaha. Thanks a bunch!"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Giving the question obvious and serious thought before replying, you say, "Corruption, I would say.
- Evil comes from within oneself, or is accepted and reflected from the influence of others."
- Belania enters from the northeast, riding an imposing, white-furred yeti.
- You say, "It takes blindness to walk in Darkness, willful blindness and callousness. If you don't
- have it going in, be assured that it will be thrust at you by those already there."
- Belania ponders the situation.
- A frown wrinkles Meltas's brow as he articulates a "Hrm...."
- Meltas seems to think for a moment before nodding slowly.
- Belania flops herself into Meltas's arms, and the two of them go crashing down.
- Belania hums innocently to herself.
- Flashing Belania a patronizing grin, Meltas ruffles her hair with one hand.
- Trager arrives from the north.
- Warmth radiates from the Temple District of Enorian as the Beacon of Light casts the city in multi-
- hued brilliance.
- Belania grins mischievously at Meltas.
- Belania tilts her head back, inhaling sharply several times.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Blindness to walk into darkness. One could be blinded
- by light, could you not?"
- Trager puts his fingers to his lips and whistles sharply.
- Trager leaves to the northeast.
- Sniffing softly at the air, Kendri dashes out to the northeast in a flash of gold.
- Her luxurious fur gleaming like spun gold, Kendri bounds in from the northeast.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "You said yourself, that I needed to cover my eyes
- when you pulled your spark out."
- Deepest Stygian night steals over the land as the symbolic hourglass empties and turns, ready to
- begin a new day.
- It is now the 11th of Slyphian, year 436 of the Midnight Age.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "There is a
- difference between the blindness in which she speaks."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly at Tenshyo.
- Sniffing softly at the air, Kendri dashes out to the southeast in a flash of gold.
- With a slight nod, you say, "There's truth in that, but again, it is -willful- blindness. Lady
- Auresae has said that She does not desire Her own to follow Her blindly. So it is with the Light."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "I know I'm jumping, forgive me. Blindness,
- willing or unwilling, physical or metaphysical in various terms, can be done based on life
- experiences, Told to always listen to certain people without questioning or doubting their works. Or
- being pushed to the brink, either on this side or the other, and being blinded by distain towards
- whoever or whatever caused you harm. No?"
- The body of Belania appears in a flash and her soul descends to fill it, causing the previously
- expressionless face to fill with emotion.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Harm or joy, in this case."
- Belania closes her eyes and begins to focus.
- Belania glances up and smiles angelically as she begins to glow with a blinding light. She turns on
- the spot, vanishing before the motion is completed, leaving nothing but a faint halo of light where
- she once stood.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Belania arrives from the ether.
- Belania leaves to the west.
- You say, "Correct. But whatever the cause, it is always a conscious choice in the end. You choose to
- close your eyes to this thing or that, be it in resignation or what have you."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "I'm not saying there aren't those of the Light who follow blindly. There are. But ideally,
- you follow with eyes open and guarded, always paying attention to what you see and acting
- accordingly."
- Tenshyo nods his head at you.
- You say, "We're not infallible, though we strive to be. Call us out on something we did wrong, and
- we'll either choose to confront it or continue on blindly."
- You say, "But it all comes down to the choice."
- You say, "Even the wrongdoing is something that is chosen."
- Pondering the words for a long moment, Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "Would
- you agree with the following, sometimes, there is not better choice, simply a choice that leads to
- two outcomes of equal or worse evil?"
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "What are you getting
- at with that question?"
- With a firm shake of her head, you say, "I do not. That's where Will comes into play. Will, Fervour,
- and Faith. If it seems there's no palatable choices, it is up to you to strive for the ideal choice.
- "
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Flecking the darkened sky with streaks of orange and magenta, rays of early morning light streak
- upwards from a newly awakened sun.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "An ideal choice would be the lesser of two paths,
- would it not?"
- You say, "An ideal choice would be one that is within the Light."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "Always think I'm
- getting at something, I'm just pulling out key things that are said and formulating a question."
- You say, "And the Light has nothing of evil within it."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "Arguable. You
- usually have a reason for a question within those sleeves."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You have emoted: Ignoring the byplay, Melantha focuses her attention upon Meltas completely, meeting
- his eyes candidly and searchingly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "How can one be sure? Politics are within the
- light, people favoring over others, is within the light, but is also evil because things are not
- chosen fairly. Even within the brightest corner of the light, there is always something, that can be
- seen as sinister. Would it not be better to accept that there is evil within the light, and work
- towards, accepting that fact and working around it, rather than always continuing to try and
- eradicate it?"
- The clink of shifting armour heralds the entrance of Shavit Ridha from the south.
- You say, "Np. Absolutely not."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You wryly say, "No, rather, though that's obvious."
- You say, "The moment that you cease striving to eradicate evil, the moment it will take root and
- hold."
- Casting off her final fetters, the luminous lady awakens fully, shedding her joyful light from
- horizon to horizon.
- You say, "Evil comes from within us, as I said. Unless we are Perfectly Pure, it is not likely to go
- away entirely, but we can choose to reject it. The evil is not within the Light. We -strive after-
- the Light."
- Meltas ponders the situation.
- You say, "The Light is above -all-."
- You say, "-That- is why the Daru are so stringent with our discipline."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Meltas nods slowly. "I assume, and I could be wrong please correct me." He pauses. "Idar Karif, was
- the founder of the Casle of Illumination. A castle that had no shadows within any physical form.
- every room was lit by a thousand candles." He says, gathering his thoughts. "How is it, that a man
- who at the time was able to nearly destroy the light, turn, in this case evil, killing all within
- the castle of Illumination, children, women. and so forth. and the castle falling into darkness
- after he cast himself over the balcony." Taking a breath. "If we always strive for light, are you
- then not following a path blindly?"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "What is the reason he turned? Hrm?"
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "Love for a women."
- Attaining her fullest glory, the shining sun sits upon her throne at the apex of her daily trek
- through the firmament.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "And what woman would that be?"
- The clink of shifting armour heralds the entrance of Shavit Ridha from the east.
- Meltas bares his teeth at Tenshyo in a feral grin.
- Meltas taps his nose knowingly.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//I've actually never
- heard this lore before, not in detail."
- "Hmm?" Tenshyo murmurs for clarification.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Influence from a rather... Corruptive woman."
- You say, "No, we are not. Every choice is consciously made, but made in light of, well, the Light.
- Physical shadow is simply an obstruction between physical light and that which is behind it. Again,
- evil comes from within. Corruption is what twists that which is good within us into evil."
- You say, "But there will always be evil within waiting to be aided by Corruption. That is why it
- must be continuously and consciously rejected at every turn."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You ask, "You understand the distinction?"
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//hrm..it's a book ig....but, essencially, Tiyen, was the
- castle of illumination, where Idar, created the strong hold to fight off the Indoron. long time ago.
- He met this women, the women being the goddess of corruption. over time, idar was close to
- erradicating the indoron from the realm, but because of the goddess' powers, he followed her blindly,
- and he threw himself off the balcony of tiyen after they married and after he had killed all the
- people in the castle that didnt leave."
- The smell of fresh baked goods drifts across your senses from a nearby home.
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//and she then revealed herself as Chak and corrupted the
- castle of illumination and sso on and so forth."
- Meltas nods his head and says, "Aye."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//Sounds suspiciously like
- the Wheel of Time. >.>."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//oh?"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Meltas ponders the situation.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//Ever read the books? The
- first one details an account of a very powerful man on the side of good that is corrupted in much
- the same way, though it wasn't a woman that did it."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//He ended up killing his
- wife and children along with everyone else."
- The sun begins her downward journey towards eventual sleep, casting even, full light upon the land.
- Tenshyo crosses his arms.
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//i think I vaguely remember that. but not a hundred
- percept. and ya, minus his kids. pretty much what it works out to."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You have emoted: Melantha nods slightly with a small smile.
- You tilt your head and listen intently to Meltas.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You smile and say, "Was there anything else, or is that satisfactory? I'd be happy to continue our
- discussion."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "So, in essence, how does one, take corruption,
- say we'll use the beacon or your guild as an example, Remove favoritism, since that is a form of
- corruption or evil, how does one remove, self doubts, loathing, hate towards a fellow individual?"
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "Apologies, trying to find the best way to word
- myself."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//invert those says. XD."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Some things cannot be eradicating, they can be
- acknowledged, discussed, but complete and utter removal of everything that can be considered evil is,
- impossible, you would need to become an emotionless being, who only looks at facts. Even divine, as
- pure as they are, can foster hate, and favoritism. No?"
- Tenshyo ponders the situation.
- The deepening dusk yields to impenetrable darkness as night claims the land.
- You say, "Mm... Favoritism is not Corruption, nor necessarily evil, though it is intrinsic to being
- mortal and even Divine, yes. The doubts, loathing, and hate, now, those are fought and beaten down
- with discipline. You feel it, but you refuse to be influenced by it beyond common sense. I will say
- this about them, though: All three are a healthy attitude to have when faced with Corruption,
- Darkness, and Artifice. They keep you thinking. It's only when dealing with people that you leash it
- tightly."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "The Daru, to me, have always geared ourselves towards
- demonstration, selecting those who are best fit for a position."
- You say, "It sounds absurd, but all three are emotions that must be twisted before they become evil.
- Corruption, again."
- You wryly say, "I would not, for instance, go out of my way to befriend Abhorash."
- You say, "But even Abhorash once served the Light, if memory serves, yes?"
- Meltas nods his head at you.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "An experiment of belandona's."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Belladona's."
- The stars wink into existence, familiar constellations illuminating the night with tales of myth and
- legend.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "So if he once served it, why not try to be-friend
- him?"
- You say, "Because the nature of friendship is to accept another for themselves and not try to change
- them."
- You say, "True friendship, that is."
- You say, "Courtesy is well and good, but if you do not seek to bring someone to the Light and yet
- grow close to them, they will instead draw you steadily into Darkness."
- You say, "The Revelation mentions a very similar situation, actually. Have you read it?"
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says, "Indeed I have."
- You wryly say, "Then my answer is surely familiar."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Aye, however, I've asked myself this question every
- time. If fear itself festers, it can lead to corruption, so in and of itself, being afraid and
- thinking that you will become corrupt by being around someone of shadow, is it not in turn, leading
- to corruption based on that fear of the shadow itself?"
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//i just got really tired all of a sudden, if you need me
- to rephrase. just ask."
- You say, "Who said anything about fear? Fervour is the answer to that. As I mentioned, every choice,
- every action, is influenced by the Light, and the spreading of it. But what say you about the rest?
- Forgive me if you were about to address it, but it is, after all, my answer to your last question."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Deepest Stygian night steals over the land as the symbolic hourglass empties and turns, ready to
- begin a new day.
- It is now the 12th of Slyphian, year 436 of the Midnight Age.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound hurries in from the northeast, a broom tucked beneath his arm.
- Meltas inclines his head politely to Hayim, Priest of the Unbound.
- You turn towards Hayim, Priest of the Unbound and place your palms together in front of your chest,
- bowing respectfully.
- Tenshyo turns towards Hayim, Priest of the Unbound, places his palms together in front of his chest,
- and bows respectfully.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Wotcher."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Hayim, Priest of the Unbound, "Evening."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//refresh, what rest is Melantha talking about?"
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//You say, "Mm...
- Favoritism is not Corruption, nor necessarily evil, though it is intrinsic to being mortal and even
- Divine, yes. The doubts, loathing, and hate, now, those are fought and beaten down with discipline.
- You feel it, but you refuse to be influenced by it beyond common sense. I will say this about them,
- though: All three are a healthy attitude to have when faced with Corruption, Darkness, and Artifice.
- They keep you thinking. It's only when dealing with people that you leash it tightly. It sounds
- absurd, but all three are emotions that must be twisted before they become evil. Corruption, again."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//right!"
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//thank you!"
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//My pleasure."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "Aye, the others, when you state it like that
- you're right, everything that was mentioned is healthy, I would even go so far as to say, needed in
- a days life for a mortal to function. It's knowing where those emotions stem from that matter most.
- In my opinion, and how one goes about dealing with those emotions."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//i haven't had this much fun talking about daru teachings
- in a long time, usually i end up saying something and then someone says our way is the right way,
- and you're corrupt. end of conversation."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Nodding, you smile and say, "All things that the Daru way of life address."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "//Ah. Unfortunate. Well,
- there's zealots, then there's blind zealots."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Sometimes those daily problems aren't overcome alone, but
- rather with the help of a friend, a family member, a Divine. Even a memory."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "Indeed. And as closely knit as we are, that helps a great deal."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "You think everyone should live the Daru way?"
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound tilts his head curiously at you.
- Tenshyo looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Flecking the darkened sky with streaks of orange and magenta, rays of early morning light streak
- upwards from a newly awakened sun.
- You say to Hayim, Priest of the Unbound, "It would certainly be nice. Mind, now, that I don't
- suggest everyone become joyless husks in service of the Light. We Daru live life with great joy. We
- simply are constantly and consciously on guard against Corruption and seek to bring about the Age of
- Dawn, and all that entails."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound's face knots into a deep furrow, and he leans upon the end of his broom,
- contemplating this reply for a few seconds.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Tenshyo, "//Is it sad that the
- majority of the time between the question and answer was spent waiting for my computer to stop
- sucking?"
- Dato enters from the west, riding a donkey.
- Dato leaves to the northeast, riding a donkey.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "If I may."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Voice lilting on feathery wafts of air, Tenshyo tells you, "(( D: Oh man. That sucks."
- Dato enters from the northeast, riding a donkey.
- You nod your head at Meltas.
- Dato grins mischievously at Meltas.
- Prior Dato Deschaine, Golden Dragon says, "Voltda."
- A sulfurous portal opens in the ground before Dato and he quickly jumps into it before it snaps shut
- behind him.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "The consciously on guard part, the Ascendril
- once had a task of sort. they were to be vigilant of the three children, to ever watch for them. and
- to make sure they would never see fruition. But even their roll, has changed."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "Was just an observation, I will let you and
- Hayim, continue."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Tenshyo, "//Yeah. I tried opening
- Chrome to look up 'Wotcher' and see if it meant 'watch her' like I thought it did. The combination
- froze it solid."
- Carefully, Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "What makes the Daru way the correct way of doing
- this?"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Voice lilting on feathery wafts of air, Tenshyo tells you, "(( Wotcher- a friendly greeting."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Tenshyo, "//Ah. I feel better now.
- Thanks."
- Voice lilting on feathery wafts of air, Tenshyo tells you, "(( mmhm!"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Tenshyo looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
- The low, mourning cry of a dove carries from the rooftops.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Casting off her final fetters, the luminous lady awakens fully, shedding her joyful light from
- horizon to horizon.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "To me, the way others view the Light has changed to an extent
- that is no longer viewed the same as it once was, as it was first viewed. The Daru haven't changed
- their views and still adhere to the ways it was founded on."
- You say to Hayim, Priest of the Unbound, "Constancy and devotion. We Daru have held firm to our
- tenets, refusing to compromise them. In turning our focus first inward, we are better able to face
- assault and serve as the frontrunners in the cause of the Light."
- Voice lilting on feathery wafts of air, Tenshyo tells you, "(( Similar answers. It's like we're Daru
- or something haha."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Tenshyo, "//I know, right?"
- Meltas flaps his wings gently and propels himself backwards giving more room for the two Daru and
- the priest to discuss as he observes quietly.
- Nodding firmly, Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Right. So what makes your view of the Light a
- better one than others that exist at present?"
- The Beacon of Enorian glows brightly from within the Temple District.
- You say, "I don't recall saying that, actually. What was questioned was our methods. We strive after
- the Light. My view of the Light itself is that it is -vast-. It is everything that is good, and none
- of what is not. It is internally resilient, completely without Corruption and completely resisting
- Corruption. We can but strive to exemplify it, and strive we do."
- Attaining her fullest glory, the shining sun sits upon her throne at the apex of her daily trek
- through the firmament.
- You say, "Most importantly, it is above -all-, as I mentioned to Meltas. It is manifested in many
- ways, Fire particularly, but none of those are the Light."
- Mirila arrives from the northeast.
- Mirila leaves to the southeast.
- Tenshyo nods his head at you, showing his acceptance.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "I was more talkin' to him. Should have said. He made the case
- that what made the Daru ways right was because your view of the Light? Hadn't changed. So I was
- asking him what made that view so good."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound points accusingly at Tenshyo.
- You wryly say, "Ah, indeed. Fair enough, though our answers were much the same."
- You tilt your head and listen intently to Tenshyo.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You smile and say to Tenshyo, "Care to elaborate, Grand Master?"
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "Excuse me for just a moment."
- Meltas inclines his head politely to those around him.
- Meltas leaves to the east, riding a sullen war ram.
- He is followed by a wyvern spirit.
- You say to Hayim, Priest of the Unbound, "I'm curious about your thoughts on my view, however. Once
- the Grand Master has given his answer, you can reply to us in turn?"
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound spreads his large hands open, in a gesture of acceptance.
- You grin and nod.
- The sun begins her downward journey towards eventual sleep, casting even, full light upon the land.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "Certainly."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "How I personally view how it is something like the following.
- The Daru have had such a clear cut view, a clear goal. Not that any other variation doesn't. I feel
- that it is the way to approach because it has been straight forward, unchanging. Rather headstrong
- if you will."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "What makes it better or worse than any other is open to the
- person. I cannot, and will not, put words in anothers mouth."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound's brow knits again. He glances over to you.
- You nod your head at Tenshyo, showing your acceptance.
- You tilt your head curiously at Hayim, Priest of the Unbound.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- Ninette enters from the west, riding a unicorn.
- Ninette leaves to the northeast, riding a unicorn.
- Carefully, Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Alright, so I'm confused on a couple points here.
- First of these is this - you're saying your methods are better because your views are consistent.
- And you seem to be saying it ain't so much important whether the views are right, but it's the
- consistency that makes them right. Second of these points - you, before, were saying everyone should
- live the Daru way, but now you're agreeing that what makes it better or worse is an individual
- matter. So to be clear - do you believe your way of life is for everyone, or not? Or am I
- misunderstanding here?"
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- The sounds of children playing touch upon your ears from within the city.
- You say, "Indeed. People may think what they like about how suitable our way of life is. I'd
- personally like to see them live it, but cannot force them. Cajole, certainly, but not drag them. I
- make a case for consistency because, put it this way, if we haven't needed to change them, we must
- be doing something right. Our tenets have served us well since the birth of the Monastery."
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- The deepening dusk yields to impenetrable darkness as night claims the land.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "I do think so, I do think everyone could at least benefit from
- living with our views. I am in agreeance with Melantha here."
- You say, "They give us strength. Would you put your trust in a boat's anchor with a chain that is
- rusted through?"
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "What was missed?"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Serrice enters from the southeast following Mirila.
- Serrice leaves to the northeast following Mirila.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "I used to fish. Anchor chains only get rusty if you don't keep
- good care of them. You clean 'em regular, replace the bad links, repair the weak spots, a good chain
- can last you. You just have to mind it and not trust that just because it got forged right to begin
- with, it'll see you through for the rest of eternity."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "And, hell, not everyone needs an anchor chain. Some people are
- tailors."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly at Hayim, Priest of the Unbound.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "Quite so. We follow the tenets, but not blindly. We hold to them, but do not allow
- ourselves to be content in passivity. Debates such as this are what cleans and maintains them, as it
- were."
- The stars wink into existence, familiar constellations illuminating the night with tales of myth and
- legend.
- You say, "We do so among ourselves as well as with those outside the Monastery."
- Confusion knits Hayim, Priest of the Unbound's brow again. He doesn't reply, however.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "Not all that much. When
- did you come in?"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "Just when Hayim mentioned the i used to fish, anchor
- chains part."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Yeah, but let's extend this metaphor. No chain ends up the way
- it started. You have to clean out old links. Forge new ones. It's not enough to clean off the chain.
- Sometimes links just plain... break. Sometimes Truths that work for one time don't work as well for
- another, so you scrap that link and find a new Truth for its place. You look to the world. You look
- to the Gods."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Are you saying, or rather insinuating, we abandon our way of
- living? We simply just say "Oh, well this isn't working in complete unison to every thing that isn't
- how we see it"."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "I'm just saying you picked a bad metaphor."
- You give a trillingly melodic laugh.
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- You say, "Alright, that's fair enough."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "A foundation, then."
- You say, "Sunken into bedrock."
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "Ah. Tenshyo and I gave our
- replies, and cleared up some confusion. He wondered about why we held to the consistency of our
- views as what validated them, and why we seemed to wish everyone would follow our ways and yet be
- alright with them not."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "Ahh, alright."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "So, extended, we're talking about a great big building built on
- those foundations."
- Deepest Stygian night steals over the land as the symbolic hourglass empties and turns, ready to
- begin a new day.
- It is now the 13th of Slyphian, year 436 of the Midnight Age.
- You say, "A tower is a good metaphor, I think. Constantly building higher, with its supports both
- entrenched within the foundation and giving strength to each other."
- Holding up his hand, Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "A tower. Standing tall. Lighting the way,
- sort of. That's how you figure it?"
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- You say, "A fair summation. Reaching for the sun, was my thought. Much like my Lady's Spiral."
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound's brow remains furrowed. He nods. A smile splits his withered face.
- Meltas raises an eyebrow questioningly.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- The crackle and pop of flames accompanies your voice as you tell Meltas, "Mmhm. To the latter, I
- replied that people can think what they like. Though I'd love to see them live our lifestyle, I
- can't force them to. To the former, I replied that since we haven't needed to change our views, we
- must be doing something right."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Thanks for explaining. And letting me pick at you."
- You have emoted: Melantha waits politely, then gives a warm smile of her own at Hayim's words.
- "Certainly. It was my pleasure."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "Valid points. and I believe that's interesting non-the
- less."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian smiles and says, "Anytime."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound says, "Night."
- Hayim, Priest of the Unbound departs northeastward, his broom tucked beneath his arm.
- Meltas snickers under his breath.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "You seem so tense."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says, "Breath."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "I sound sure because
- I believe in our views, Meltas."
- The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian, "Was refering to the
- anytime, comment."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- Meltas snickers under his breath.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "On that note however."
- You smile impishly and say, "Master Tenshyo here is just a little better at showing how much on
- guard he is."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "This old man has actually warn himself out from a
- conversation. that was quite simulating to the brain."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly at you.
- The night sky is clear, and the stars twinkle like diamonds.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "The Khimaira gets a little more... heated than I."
- You grin and nod.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says to you, "I think they have other words for
- on guard, but i'm drawing a blank."
- You say, "Oh, yes, indeed. And how fun it is to watch, too."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "The receiving end, is something else."
- Meltas taps his nose knowingly.
- You laughingly say, "Hey, I've been there, remember? I know."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Thankfully I haven't."
- Meltas sniggers evilly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Sometimes, walking the other path, is an eye opener."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "That some people need."
- Meltas shrugs helplessly.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Then again, my brother was her mentor."
- Tenshyo casts a suspicious eye about the area.
- Your eyes sparkle with amusement.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Was and still is if I remember correctly."
- You smile and say, "Most likely."
- Sobering, you say, "Walking the other path is not something I would wish on anyone as a lesson,
- though."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says to you, "Some people, are too stubborn to learn
- otherwise."
- You say, "Far better to have them listen to wisdom rather than gain experience."
- You smile wryly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Depends on the individual again."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Had this discussion with the congregation, some
- people, do not listen to reason, even when you've been patient with them."
- You say, "Perhaps, but there's always the chance that the Darkness will claim them completely."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Then, they become eradicated."
- You say, "Those are the ones that will end up purged in the end."
- You nod your head emphatically.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "I like that chain comment though."
- You say, "But the fewer of those, the better."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "People are like links."
- Flecking the darkened sky with streaks of orange and magenta, rays of early morning light streak
- upwards from a newly awakened sun.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "If one is broken, they can only be polished so much."
- Through the ether, Meltas utters to you, "//I'm getting tired, so my arguments, start to point
- daru'y XD."
- You say, "I hadn't thought of it that way. I was referring to our tenets giving us strength. But our
- solution is to make sure the links don't get broken in the first place. We continually temper them
- so that they will be strong in the face of that which would break them."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Even re-tempering them will cause the materials to
- break."
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says, "Reconcile the self, better others."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Over time."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "Can only do so much patch work."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "And listen to me...I'm not even putting up arguments
- against anything now."
- Meltas stretches languidly.
- You say, "They may break, but they do so while being reforged, and so retain integrity."
- The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.
- The bright sun shines down upon you.
- You say, "Metaphors only go so far, y'know."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "I must be getting old, for now I rest, and then we
- can take this up when I know how to hold a decent discussion."
- You say, "There are no perfect ones."
- You smile wryly.
- You nod your head emphatically.
- Grand Master Tenshyo Tanarian says to Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis, "Rest well."
- You say, "I look forward to it. Rest well, then, and Light go with you."
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis smiles and says to you, "Also, metaphors can go on forever."
- Meltas's eyes twinkle enchantingly.
- Last Alpha, Meltas Fiadhaich-Cardinalis says, "And to you both, rest well when you's do."
- Your eyes sparkle with amusement.
- A gentle humming fills the area for a moment as Meltas concentrates, fading away again as Meltas
- blinks out of sight.
- He is followed by a wyvern spirit.
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