A Brotherhood Opens Its Arms.

[Tentoa 3160]

 

[A few packs of ghouls exit Devirad in the evening and set to work across Axios, they tread peacefully leaving notices in the communities where they aren’t accosted of the Gravelord Covenants’ most recent development]


In recent years it has been the fault of the responsible that violent men and women were placed in positions unbecoming of their cruelty and directed the use of the mortal art of necromancy toward the destruction of unity and order. These past transgressions have spurred an evaluation of character and policy within the covenant and have led us to believe that the way forward for the mortal arts is to establish a healthy and positive relationship with the public at large to better mend the wounds drawn in the past. To this end we are prepared to take on applicants into our ranks as pledges to the covenant, to ensure that the art of life weaving is used to benefit mortal kind as intended pledges will undergo a rigorous training and trialing process to serve the purpose of dissuading the overly ambitious or violent from joining our ranks and abusing the privileges provided for the purposes of furthering their own interests.

We call to the descendants of Axios to join us in bettering the mortal condition through use of Necromancy, from doctors, to diplomats, inventors, and mages. While any might apply to be considered only those deemed worthy through interview and evaluation will progress through their trials. All one must do to begin is write a letter with their name attached including an explanation in their own words on what they believe life to be as well as their motivations in seeking the mortal arts.

While not all applicants will find success in pursuing instruction we encourage any and all who retain reservations about the nature of necromancy to reconsider and seek Its practitioners for further investigation. We eagerly await your participation.

[HedgeHug 2049]

Krenor Osildur scribes calmly, seated atop a staircase in Devirad.

[Rella101 527]

A tiny child watches Krenor.

[wutangstyle 0]

Ellis pens a letter to these mysterious ghouls.

 

"The meaning of life is opportunity. It is the variable of chance in this life of cold, unfeeling absolutes. Thus, anything is possible while you still draw breath. That is life; your own definition, your own will, and your own purpose. It is nothing but your own idealization, and your will to act on it.

 

I know little of your arts. This much is true. However, should it hold merit as a device to help others, as something to benefit more than myself: I implore you to teach me. You will seldom find another more diligent apprentice than I. My name is Ellis, and I lodge in the Adelburg 'Hanging Keg' left off the main avenue."

His carrier pidgeon has a return scroll attached.

 

 

 

[Farryn 860]

Azariah nods in approval when she recieves the pamphlet, giving a thumbs up to the ghouls as they head out of Devirad.

 

~~~

 

Pyralis receives the pamphlet and tilts her head curiously, heading out somewhere.

[LeoRabbit99 360]

[!] A note finds its way to the sender, the courier slipping it into his mailbox as he shuffles away to deliver other letters. 

 

"To whom it may concern,

 

My name is Richard Baruch, an aspiring mage for both arcane and dark arts. I have received news by your dispatched party of Devirdans that your kingdom is accepting abled students into necromancy. I send this to answer your questions in hopes you deem me responsible in your inquiry.

 

What is life?: To me, life comes from our potential to use our small time gifted to us by the creator to do significant things. To discover, to experience, to start a family, and much more. Life is more than an organism that executes its day-to-day routine to survive, but is an individual who contributes and grows in his or her time existing. Simply put, life is flourishing purpose.

 

What is my motivation for seeking mortal arts?: To gain internal mastery of the abilities beheld within each mortal so I can play a role in mankind’s quest to flourish.

 

I hope you’re accepting of my goals. If not, I wish you well in your search for dedicants.

                                                                                                                     -Richard Baruch"

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

Madeline Applebrook the halfling would remark: "Do ye take li'l 'alflin's? I've always wanted t'a make skellies dance wi' pumpkin  'eads fer Knox's birthday par'eh"

 

"'Er maybeh I could jus' 'ave Kasseh do some Druid s'uff ins'ead, ah dunno"

[winterblood 11181]

"To live is to die," says Nemir to herself. 

[Lhindir_ 3691]

Orsul the skeleton blinks. "Wot the fock?"

[Parkins 550]

Gravelord Adremeich grumbles quietly to himself as he finds the letters.

[Guest]

"Give it to me." says Gareth. 

[Tsuyose 3285]

Adorellan sends a letter to Malineer.

 

"I'd like to learn Necromancy, please. I am a good student with good family values."

 

Signed, Adorellan.

[HurferDurfer1 2978]

"How many kinds of stupid do you have to be to think this is a good idea." says classic Wick.

[Archipelego 2188]

Kasfer scratches his head. "Can't wait t' watch this fail spectatularleh. Damn spooks." He grumbles. "ORGANIZED spooks, too! Twice as bad! Fockin' BUREAUCRACY!"

[OzYmandi 647]

Aberhawn the Black violently slams his fists against the tables of the tavern in Devirad because of this.

"JUST BECAUSE I BECAME THIS SHAMBLING PIECE OF MORGHUUL **** THEY DECIDE TO OPEN THE ARTS TO THE PUBLIC... ******* HELL." He goes off to commit suicide, to learn he won't die that easily.