A sign from God

[MissToni 3565]

A sign from God

 

It was a cold day in the duchy of Mystra. The streets were quiet as most of its citizens were inside their houses to warm themselves. However, a lone figure could be seen in the distance. The silhouette of the person grew closer and closer towards the chapel in the town. A black gown covering the human, a sign that it was a female and a widow. The widow of Mystra, otherwise known as Marie Palaiologina, opened the doors to the chapel. She stepped inside slowly. Her fingers trailing the walls of it as she reached the altar of God. She crossed herself before gently leaning in front of the stairs leading up to the altar to sit on her knees. Marie would bow before the altar, her lips giving the stairs a gentle kiss before leaning up. Her hands clasping against each other as she began to pray. 

 

"Father... I am lost, my kingdom is at war with your church. My husband died because of your warriors by order of the man whom is appointed by you yourself. I wish for revenge, yet to have that I must fight against your warriors. I have seen their ways and what they do, tell me God... Tell me they cannot be blessed by you for their acts. My husband was loyal to you, yet he was killed. How can that be your will? Or perhaps... It is true what they say, that part of the Church has become corrupt by human greed for power and money? I will always be your loyal believer, God. So tell me... what must I do, please! Give me a sign. For I cannot betray a kingdom my husband loved so much, nor can I fight your church. 

 

Save me, God! Save me!" She uttered out loud. 

 

Marie would sit there silently for a while, her head down as tears filled her cheeks. Suddenly, a small and thin light would seep through the windows lighting up the altar. She slowly looked up, her eyes widening as her lips curled into a gasping smile. God had given her a sign on this cold and gray day. She crossed herself, kissed the stairs once more before getting up. She threw her hands up towards the roof.

 

"Thank you Father, I know what to do now!" She would shout out as if speaking to God himself.

 

Marie had later then returned to her manor and was now sitting in her room on a chair. She would take out some clean paper as she reached for her quill. She dipped it in ink before her hands started to write on the paper with it. It would read the following:

 

"To The Church of the Canon,

 

I would like to ask for all of my children and myself to once again be made clear of all sins. Bathing us in holy water so we may be reborn once more. I have seen the light and even if I will not help you in laying waste to my kingdom, I shall help making sure the faith of Canonism is still breathing and alive in Santegia. 

 

As you all now I have been allowed by the king to invite priests to the duchy so me and my kin can continue our faith. But I have learned that there are still those outside of my duchy that are loyal to thee and is disgusted by the norlandic barbarians faith and their temple in San Andrian. But know that here in Mystra thee are safe and always welcome. For I am a loyal canonist even if I stay neutral in this fight between the church and my king. 

 

If any priests are ever harmed in my duchy, know that I will do the best I can to make sure justice is answered. All I wish to ask for in return is a deep apology from the OSL for having been the reason that my husband is dead. That a bishop will be placed in my privy council, and that thee try and have the church in Hagios Lothar sing once more.

 

Signed,

The regent of Mystra, Lady Marie Palaiologina"

 

After she had finished writing her letter she called for her servant to carry the letter to the church. This was to make sure that no other would get their hands on the letter. After a while the servant came back telling Marie it had been delivered to the church and nobody else had gotten their eyes or hands on the letter. She gave a nod to her servant and some mina for a quick delivery. After he had left Marie smiled to herself. Pleased that God had heard her prayers and now she could rest and be at peace once more.

 

[Endovelicus 613]

"Blessed art thou amongst women." A old monk sends a short reply.

[Tide1 4535]

Andronikos Palaiologos would be sitting in his family's private garden, atop his swing all alone. He would look into the sky and say. "Dear god.. i know Mama is sad, she cannot hide it with her smiles and kind words.". A tear would grow within the corner of his eye. "Please make her happy again, please.." he'd say before rubbing away the tears with his sleeve. Andronikos would proceed to continue his fun atop the swing, waiting to see if any of his friends would show up.

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

Assuming the letter reached Holy Ser Rakim, he would pick several WHITE ROSES in the Rhodesian Citadel's garden and would have them delivered to Lady Marie through a young errand boy in civilian attire. After the boy had made his delivery, Ser Rakim would give the young lad food for he had no money after taking a vow of poverty. The roses were not accompanied by any sort of letter as to the purpose of their delivery.

 

"The loss of human life is always unfortunate for humanity descends from the Prophet Horen," he says to himself in his quarters in quiet reflection. "Assuming her husband was this 'Demetrios' though, he had picked the side of manlets and Norlanders against His Holiness' soldiers. His death is unfortunate but GOD does not look kindly upon those who betray his favored children. Let his death be a reminder to those who have strayed from the Canon that misfortune befalls race traitors. GOD have mercy on Demetrios' soul - though I doubt He will not truth be told..."

 

Rakim closes his eyes and meditates before getting ready to lead a raid on the "heretics" in the next Saint's hour.

[devvy 1348]

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