Light Of A New Dawn

[TotallyNotErin 0]

Rinna would blink a few times at Ramza's, as well as Elvira's words, before turning her gaze towards Hesh. ".. Is this meeting about what I have tol-told you?" Her head would cock towards the right a bit, concern but also a more mature emotion of obvious acceptance shown in her facial expression.

[ℤ∃ʁ∅ 823]

As Ramza listens to Elvira's story, he nods a few times taking in the names and looks. When she finishes he gives her a nod in approval.

"Thank you for telling us all of this Infomation, this is very helpful for us all to be warned and look out for. Very noble and brave of you to take on such trama and torture without giving them our location and Infomation.. Myself and others are grateful and pleased you are back safe.. " he then turns his gaze to Ivanus and Hesh.

"As if you wonder why they are after us, they are more after myself. Why ? A few elven days ago, myself,Iren,Artemis,Senira and Charis got a letter from the Druids on taint problem in their grove. On our way there, we encounter the two necromancers and they fled as we and a guard arrived. So we went our way to the grove to help them and what we arrived to was the ghoul and the two again, we were able to the ghoul and cleanse the taint together." He sighs turning his gaze to Charis sadly then to the others back to Ivanus and Hesh.

"Then a few elven days after reports of our clerics being hunted and killed. One of them was killed and hung from a tree with the Ikuras mark. Before I took them away. So I would suspect those same as Elvira said. And with the message she gave me that was suppose to go to me.

Obviously a scare tactic of sort or even a bait. But I have an plan I will speak to with you,Cheza and Lyuin on,Ivanus. "

Another thing that has been told to me.." He looks to Elvira "Speak on what happened to Hesh and Andriel..on what you saw.."

[Farryn 860]

Elvira would freeze at Ramza's last words, remembering that day clearly. She takes a deep breath to calm herself and looks at the gathered clerics.

 

"A couple of months ago, within Laureh'lin, I had witnessed my first necromancer attack... long before what I described earlier. I was simply walking into the town to see if I can assist anyone when the sound of fighting reached my ears... I went to investigate and what I saw was..."

She pauses and looks towards Hesh and Andriel, a very sad glint in her eyes. "Hesh. Andriel... you will not remember this but... you was there in this attack I saw and... you both fell to the necromancer... he managed to kill you both before controlling your bodies to attack the guards... thankfully, an Itheral named Aldrik chased the necromancer away and cleansed the taint... but there was nothing we could do for you then, so I sent a letter to the monks and they revived you... I am sorry you have to hear of this..."

 

Elvira would then straighten up, growing more confident in herself. "Also. There is one for thing about the attack on myself... Adniel gave me a message to Ramza and Avalon. I know why he said these words and I have no idea what to say about it as a cleric..."

 

"His message was: 'We shall grant atonment for your sins.' In other words, he wants us to make amends for us going after them, Frost Witches and anything that is against Tahariae's purity. Well, that is what I believe... Adniel asked me if we clerics take pleasure in killing their kin, which I answered that we do not kill for pleasure, we do it as it is our duty and that it is them who kill for pleasure... I think he views us as the wrong here, for apparently killing those who cause no harm even though they are dark..."

 

Elvira finishes there, relaxing herself.

[natsu120 2]

Soora gulps and squeezes Senira hand and listens to the talk.

[Jlyoko 97]

Andriel stands up and looks around at the Clerics before turning to Elvira and responding to her words. "There has to be something we can do! If what you say is true, and it does happen again, I am defenseless against these beasts." He says, looking around again, "Not only that, but even our own cities are against us. I was arrested and whipped after killing a Frost Witch within Laureh'lin. I did this in the name of Tahariae and told this to the guards. I was still punished." he finishes, looking up he mutters, "What can I do to better serve you, Tahariae. Please show me how to help the others." before looking at the others, awaiting their response 

[ℤ∃ʁ∅ 823]

Andriel stands up and looks around at the Clerics before turning to Elvira and responding to her words. "There has to be something we can do! If what you say is true, and it does happen again, I am defenseless against these beasts." He says, looking around again, "Not only that, but even our own cities are against us. I was arrested and whipped after killing a Frost Witch within Laureh'lin. I did this in the name of Tahariae and told this to the guards. I was still punished." he finishes, looking up he mutters, "What can I do to better serve you, Tahariae. Please show me how to help the others." before looking at the others, awaiting their response

Ramza looks to him. "I cleared that up with Tristin, the reason was because they needed information from her but you killed her.. Remember we are not above their laws. Even as clerics we are not above anyone. We have power of light gifted to us by Tahariae but that does not make us immune to laws. I handled it. When they give you an order as guards and the leader of the nation. You listen. They are not against us. They need us as well. The guards are commanded by him and I will talk to him about the other guards. There is a guard that rather hates us but has been taking care of." He answers

[Jlyoko 97]

Ramza looks to him. "I cleared that up with Tristin, the reason was because they needed information from her but you killed her.. Remember we are not above their laws. Even as clerics we are not above anyone. We have power of light gifted to us by Tahariae but that does not make us immune to laws. I handled it. When they give you an order as guards and the leader of the nation. You listen. They are not against us. They need us as well. The guards are commanded by him and I will talk to him about the other guards. There is a guard that rather hates us but has been taking care of." He answers

"In this case, I understand. I was under a different impression. I apologize for any negativity I have towards the Sirame. I was in fear of loosing my connection to Tahariae if I did not kill her, I have had the feeling of disconnection before, temporarily, where I was cut off from Tahariae. It is not one you forget, however there is still a matter at hand, the Necromancers, and their attack on us. If the paladins aren't doing anything, what can we do? If what Elvira is saying is true, and I do believe her, then we are in great danger. I was attacked also by a different necromancer, one who contorted my senses and made me turn against my friend. It was not pleasant. What can we Priests do? Our light cannot be used in that of the same way as the War-Clerics. Those of us who wish to fight, and to become War-Clerics, have a long way to do so. After I was connected, I was told I had the Light of the Warrior, or blue, so I pose this question: What can I do to fight these evil creatures that I so pledged to do when I was connected?"

[Gone 869]

Cheza listens to all the chatter with an almost bored expression on her face, it's only when Ramza mentions her name that she perks up again and listens a bit more intently. As Elvi finishes speaking she'd then chirp out "That opinion is shared by quite a large number of people actually. That if someone is dark yet causes no harm they should be left alone." 

 

"However, Tahariae does not follow that belief and at the end of the day it is only your patron's word that matters to you clerics. You do as he says. Can you be faulted for this? Some would say so but I say nay. It's either you listen or you fall so I can't personally blame you for obeying." The elf clears her throat and peeks around at those gathered.

 

"Some faces here that I don't recognize so... Karin'ayla. Former cleric here, my name is Cheza. I now live my horribly depressed life as a mage of the void and have offered my talents to a few of you. Let's just say I'm good at getting information outta people if you manage to get ahold of one of your enemies alive."

 

She also glances briefly towards Andriel  and mutters out "Get a sword and use it."

[Jlyoko 97]

 

She also glances briefly towards Andriel  and mutters out "Get a sword and use it."

Andriel looks at her and responds as such: "I assure you, my dagger is always at my side. Just ask the Frost Witch who was turned to a pile of slush"

[Lyuin 65]

The delicate and rather tentative footsteps marks the arrival of Aldrik, the Itharel moving towards the doorway in more casual attire: Sky blue shirt and charcoal tailed waistcoat. He'd announce his presence by stretching upwards to peer above the shoulder of the hulking presence that is Ivanus, a thin line of amusement slipping onto his features as he comes to a halt. One might note the sloshing of water within his boots.

"Sorry I'm late, decided to walk here."

[Jlyoko 97]

Andriel turns as Lyuin enters, nodding to the Itheral, giving a slight bow. He fills Lyuin in with everything that has been happening so far, once finished, he says to Lyuin, "Would you care to give your opinion on these matters?"

[Lyuin 65]

Aldrik frowns at the news, seemingly rather unsurprised by the actions of the authorities and the typical actions of cults.

"Ordos...are you sure that's the name or a shared understanding of an 'Order.' As for the issue of the law, sadly we have to take calculated risks, if we act against our descendant's guardsmen we will end up exiled ourselves."

He'd glance to Ivanus, bemused.

"I'd say I tell the Clerics what I've told Heshakomeu and Ramza. Wear armour, carry real steel and temper your mettle. Not daggers and leather but heavy duty equipment. Dress the part, a gorget serves well against a sharp pair of teeth.

Be tentative and remember that sometimes information might serve us better than a corpse...though both can be reassuring."

[Jlyoko 97]

Aldrik frowns at the news, seemingly rather unsurprised by the actions of the authorities and the typical actions of cults.

"Ordos...are you sure that's the name or a shared understanding of an 'Order.' As for the issue of the law, sadly we have to take calculated risks, if we act against our descendant's guardsmen we will end up exiled ourselves."

He'd glance to Ivanus, bemused.

"I'd say I tell the Clerics what I've told Heshakomeu and Ramza. Wear armour, carry real steel and temper your mettle. Not daggers and leather but heavy duty equipment. Dress the part, a gorget serves well against a sharp pair of teeth.

Be tentative and remember that sometimes information might serve us better than a corpse...though both can be reassuring."

"Lyuin, can we not ask Tahariae for help in this matter? I for one know I have served him without question, would he not be willing to bless us with some sort of edge against these dark creatures? The War-Clerics are few and spread thing, is there not a way we priests can step up? I know I've spoken with a few others, and they agree with me. I for one would like to ask Tahariae to bless some of us with the power to defend, the ability to make and shape shields. War-Clerics have this ability, but again, they are few and not growing at a steady pace. You'll have to forgive me if this idea sounds a bit hectic, but I'm tired of seeing my friends die and get hurt because I couldn't step in and stop them. Tahariae would has us remove the dark from this world, and as a priest I treat the wounds upon the descendants, but there has to be a way for us to prevent this." Andriel says, turning to the entire group as he talks, "All of us have been marked in same way by the dark," he says, motioning to Elvira as an example, "Myself included. I cannot speak for you all, but I know I will follow Tahariae's will to the very end. I'm willing to take arms against those who plague us. It makes me sick to see my friends in need, and I can't stand it anymore" he says, his brow furrowing as he speaks, his tone rising, he turns to the senior Clerics and the Itherals, "Please tell me what I can do personally. I will fight, but I cannot do it alone."

[Farryn 860]

Elvira listens to Andriel and nods. "I agree... we normal clerics are much easier targets than war clerics, we lack the power to defend ourselves against the dark. While we can use swords and weapons, I feel as though we need more than mere weapons to defend ourselves... Something that won't include us fighting, but at least a way to defend us.. like the defense power Andriel spoke of... I am just unsure if it can be done or allowed...."

[Jlyoko 97]

Elvira listens to Andriel and nods. "I agree... we normal clerics are much easier targets than war clerics, we lack the power to defend ourselves against the dark. While we can use swords and weapons, I feel as though we need more than mere weapons to defend ourselves... Something that won't include us fighting, but at least a way to defend us.. like the defense power Andriel spoke of... I am just unsure if it can be done or allowed...."

Andriel turns to Elvira, "If War-Clerics can learn to use their magic outside of their body, why can't we? I'd be willing to give up some of my healing powers in order to do something like this."