"Holy Waters" | Priceless, Baldwin, Ayla, Toron
A black and white robed figure entered Middlemarch before the Sanctified take over-- a daughter of Pura Sanctum.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Has watched the events at Middlemarch unfold with silent curiosity, showing no emotion. Has kept to herself, waiting...
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Another unbeliever is dragged in the dirt, and tied with others to the nearest fence. Toron is in line with the firing squad. When the order comes, he aims his rifle.
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla smiles.
Dark Matter09/11/2019 Unbeliever cringes, bracing himself.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Captain Julian de Paute [addresses the prisoners]: "Anyone here who recants will be given mercy. The rest of you, who have raised arms against the Master, will suffer."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 There are five shooters, five prisoners. Toron aims down the sights, looking his target in the eye, he detects cowardice. "I recant!" Toron's target is cut loose, and sent off, there is no need for him to kill for his Lord today. Captain Julian eyes the remaining prisoners.
Dark Matter09/11/2019 Swallows hard, weighing his options. Glances over at the recanter. Figures maybe it would be worth it just to lie and get away with his life. "...I-I recant."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Prisoner is cut loose. Captain: "Take them back to the cells, test the authenticity of their conversion, bring a priest to teach them." Another prisoner protests to the recanters, calling them traitors to the cause. The Captain gives the order, and gunsmoke fills the air. A chill goes into Toron. He is sad that three more had to die rather than be saved. Captain: "Keep up the search men, much of this region remains non-submissive."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: watching. Folds hands.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Even among strange folk, Priceless sticks out to the Captain. He blinks three times, but sees she is no harm. "Lady! Get inside! Master's orders!"
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Does not reply. Slowly turns back around and heads inside. She sits down at a chair, adjusting the folds of her Sanctum gown
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron: "She...appeared odd."
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla: "For sure." "You did a good job."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "I didn't get to pull the trigger..." Another knight runs up to the Captain, they whisper.
Little song09/11/2019 "Well that means you were intimidating. "That’s why they don’t let me do this. I’m too small."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "So...you mean I actually saved that man?" Face beams. Captain barks at the two. "The Master wants the two faced freak! "Retrieve her you two!"
Little song09/11/2019 Nods and starts towards her.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Priceless is escorted to HQ, where Baldwin is in a war council. Marshal Ney: "Only but one village remains and when it falls, all of Middlemarch will be under our control." Marshal Dupont: "You have done well Sire!" Scarface eyes the room, silent and deadly looking... Baldwin: Silent, hanging over a map of Ashnew. Coughs. "Spare your congratulations gentlemen. Don't you see what a desperate situation we are in? I need the dimensional shifter or else our success will be short lived...I need a solution!" Priceless is escorted into the hall.
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla silently watching and thinking..
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 The Marshals, ten in total, look up from their maps, staring at the strange creature.
Little song09/11/2019 "Sirs. Master." bows..
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Looking very calm, even pleased.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron bows. The Marshal's part, so Baldwin becomes the head of triangle formation.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Soft, raspy murmur. "So many people believing they are following Elyon's will...so close, but so far from the truth..." Heavy sigh.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin says nothing. He walks around the desk, and he is brought a stool. He sits in front of her, back straight. "You're a stranger in a strange land. So what say you to some who believe a little different?" Coughs.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless raises hands, palms upward. "As a daughter of the Hood, I say, sir, if you would partake of the healing waters and put aside this affair with the tainted world, you and your men may still find favor yet...." Lowers hands. "And...as a stranger in a strange land...I say you are closer to the truth than your Order has been in times before.." Falls silent.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 The men shift and whisper to each other, they can't believe their ears...a member of the Hood among them? Baldwin: "We are chosen...sanctified for Elyon's work. We are not tied to this earth, we seek passage and cleansing into His inner chambers." Head cocks. "You would understand this yes? "There is no material, whether slave, love, or gold, that is worth holding, for they are chains keeping us in this impure realm. "So how do you come so far from your chambers?"
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless begins pacing slowly, looking at the men. "Indeed...you are so very close...but there is still much impurity among you. I would know. Perhaps Elyon has indeed called you, but you have not heard the rest of His words. Allow me to finish his message: Remove yourself from the surface world. Remove yourself from tainted colors. Find inner cleansing in your suffering and testimony by night and day... Hesitates....then continues. "Perhaps, I have come this far in order to bless your people with these words."
Little song09/11/2019 Thinks.. Is she telling us to die?...
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "Blasphemy! The Order is pure, Sire!" calls a Marshal. Baldwin raises his hand to silence him.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Still pacing slowly. "I am not disturbed by the thought of death or punishment...it is well."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron swings his eyes at Ayla, his helmet hiding his doubtful expression. Baldwin crosses his arms, strangely, he no longer feels his sickness. He stands and walks upright. Speaks low, more realization streaming into his eyes. "You know of a way? Surely you have means to back your message?"
Little song09/11/2019 Looks to him. Worried.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 A malicious smile covers Scarface.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless folds her hands in front of her. "My father can reveal to you all." Her eyes narrow. "There are some words that are not worthy to be spoken in a place such as this..." She smiles softly. "I believe he would greatly enjoy hearing of your efforts..."
Little song09/11/2019 Looks at Scarface. Listening very carefully.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin: Serenity in his voice. "Our work here is...admired by your people?" Cannot contain a bubbling chuckle, coughs, but becomes resolute. "I heard of you shortly after our conquest, and I had to know. It is true that Elyon might have something in store for us. I would be honored--" Bows "--to make acqaintance with your esteemed father."
Little song09/11/2019 Fingering a dagger behind her back.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Closes eyes, obviously pleased. "Yes, consider it an invitation from Elyon himself. I sense your longing for him. Why else would you desire to open Heaven itself... "My father can tell you much about that...opening doors to Heaven, that is..."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron's eyes see Ayla, he takes a slow breath. Open debate erupts among the Marshal's upon hearing "opening Heaven"
Little song09/11/2019 Relaxes a little.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin beams.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Opens eyes again, slight dark smile in them. Ignoring the chaos, looking directly at Baldwin. "He...has keys...of sorts."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Mouth opens, but no words come out. " I...I-" Bows. "Make the arrangements."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless bows in return, but only slightly. "Gladly, one of the enlightened heart. May Elyon's blessings and peace rest upon you." She pulls out a dark diamond vial of healing water and hands it to him. "Partake of this. A token." Folds hands again. "Show it to the watchers at the ruined stone sisters at the entrance to the Pura Swampwood. They will take you away, to the enlightened Sanctum."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Reaches out, holds an open palm to receive it. Coughs. "And to you, for this act guided by Providence, take with you my gratitude, and whatever escort or provisions you need!"
Little song09/11/2019 "Master... if I may?"
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Holds up his hand. "In a moment..."
Little song09/11/2019 "But..."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Scarface: "STAY YOURSELF--" Toron tugs her back.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless smiles gently. "I gladly accept the well being and goodness behind your kind request, but I have come on foot and I will return on foot. It will allow me to undergo less purification rites to travel alone." Bows slightly. Slight glance at Ayla.
Little song09/11/2019 Very nervous. Gives Priceless a if-anything-happens-to-him-I’m-going-to-slaughter-you! Look.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin: "Do I ever have questions, but patience is my ally. I shall await until we cross again. Leave whenever it pleases you." Scarface notices Ayla's disrespect, and shoots his most threatening gaze.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless. Eyes get a glazed over how interesting look at Ayla. Turns back to Baldwin I thank you very much. Raises hand towards his face. "May your heart be at peace and cleansed from all your impurities, past, present and future." Drops hand. Turns and makes her way to leave the room.
Little song09/11/2019 Face goes blank. Masking.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin holds the flask in his hands. He gazes, as though it were his newborn child.
Little song09/11/2019 "Master? Carefully."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless leaves the room.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 His trance breaks, blinking fast. Cough. "Yes child?" To Ayla. The Marshals have calmed down. Their expressions ask their questions. Scarface is trusting in the decision he knows his master has made.
Little song09/11/2019 "I... I know it’s not my place... but... you have many enemies right now and elves are crafty. Did anyone else worry that she was lying and that might be poison." Pointing. "I mean it sounded like she was telling us to die. You’re too valuable to risk if it is poison."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin smiles at her worries. Turns to address his Marshals. "How small our faith brothers...how small." Coughs. "Perhaps Donindor isn't meant to assist us, for he would then have the chance of entering Heaven. No! I know of this Sanctum. Their knowledge is--" Cough cough "--Greater than any in Ashnew, and by an act of divinity one appeared to bless us with keys, and given us this--" Holds up vial "--as the token of Elyon's favor. For it is as the Holy Man teaches, 'For out of my will, you are sick, but you are healed when you return.'" Cough cough cough. Opens vial and takes a sip. Marshals are aghast.
Little song09/11/2019 Stiffens in fear.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Scarface takes to one knee, the others follow suite The liquid passes through Baldwin, his cough lessens, and strength slowly returns to his body. He breathes in satisfaction, then offers a prayer of thanksgiving. Toron takes a knee when he sees the healing.
Little song09/11/2019 Bows.. "Forgive my doubt."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Jerks Ayla to her knee. Baldwin puts a hand on Ayla. "Your faithfulness is admirable. I can make you among the first to enter as a reward. But for now, there are preparations to be made. Let no kingdom stand against our faith! Let them feel that we do not bind ourselves to the material of this world! Go back out there and continue to cleanse and seek out those who will join us to be saved. "FOR SALVATION IS INDEED NEAR THIS TIME BROTHERS"
Little song09/11/2019 Smiles.. "Yes master."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Marshals in unison, "Deliver us, oh Elyon! Give us strength to endure! Amen!"
Little song09/11/2019 Amen.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Has watched the events at Middlemarch unfold with silent curiosity, showing no emotion. Has kept to herself, waiting...
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Another unbeliever is dragged in the dirt, and tied with others to the nearest fence. Toron is in line with the firing squad. When the order comes, he aims his rifle.
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla smiles.
Dark Matter09/11/2019 Unbeliever cringes, bracing himself.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Captain Julian de Paute [addresses the prisoners]: "Anyone here who recants will be given mercy. The rest of you, who have raised arms against the Master, will suffer."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 There are five shooters, five prisoners. Toron aims down the sights, looking his target in the eye, he detects cowardice. "I recant!" Toron's target is cut loose, and sent off, there is no need for him to kill for his Lord today. Captain Julian eyes the remaining prisoners.
Dark Matter09/11/2019 Swallows hard, weighing his options. Glances over at the recanter. Figures maybe it would be worth it just to lie and get away with his life. "...I-I recant."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Prisoner is cut loose. Captain: "Take them back to the cells, test the authenticity of their conversion, bring a priest to teach them." Another prisoner protests to the recanters, calling them traitors to the cause. The Captain gives the order, and gunsmoke fills the air. A chill goes into Toron. He is sad that three more had to die rather than be saved. Captain: "Keep up the search men, much of this region remains non-submissive."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: watching. Folds hands.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Even among strange folk, Priceless sticks out to the Captain. He blinks three times, but sees she is no harm. "Lady! Get inside! Master's orders!"
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Does not reply. Slowly turns back around and heads inside. She sits down at a chair, adjusting the folds of her Sanctum gown
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron: "She...appeared odd."
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla: "For sure." "You did a good job."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "I didn't get to pull the trigger..." Another knight runs up to the Captain, they whisper.
Little song09/11/2019 "Well that means you were intimidating. "That’s why they don’t let me do this. I’m too small."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "So...you mean I actually saved that man?" Face beams. Captain barks at the two. "The Master wants the two faced freak! "Retrieve her you two!"
Little song09/11/2019 Nods and starts towards her.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Priceless is escorted to HQ, where Baldwin is in a war council. Marshal Ney: "Only but one village remains and when it falls, all of Middlemarch will be under our control." Marshal Dupont: "You have done well Sire!" Scarface eyes the room, silent and deadly looking... Baldwin: Silent, hanging over a map of Ashnew. Coughs. "Spare your congratulations gentlemen. Don't you see what a desperate situation we are in? I need the dimensional shifter or else our success will be short lived...I need a solution!" Priceless is escorted into the hall.
Little song09/11/2019 Ayla silently watching and thinking..
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 The Marshals, ten in total, look up from their maps, staring at the strange creature.
Little song09/11/2019 "Sirs. Master." bows..
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Looking very calm, even pleased.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron bows. The Marshal's part, so Baldwin becomes the head of triangle formation.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Soft, raspy murmur. "So many people believing they are following Elyon's will...so close, but so far from the truth..." Heavy sigh.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin says nothing. He walks around the desk, and he is brought a stool. He sits in front of her, back straight. "You're a stranger in a strange land. So what say you to some who believe a little different?" Coughs.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless raises hands, palms upward. "As a daughter of the Hood, I say, sir, if you would partake of the healing waters and put aside this affair with the tainted world, you and your men may still find favor yet...." Lowers hands. "And...as a stranger in a strange land...I say you are closer to the truth than your Order has been in times before.." Falls silent.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 The men shift and whisper to each other, they can't believe their ears...a member of the Hood among them? Baldwin: "We are chosen...sanctified for Elyon's work. We are not tied to this earth, we seek passage and cleansing into His inner chambers." Head cocks. "You would understand this yes? "There is no material, whether slave, love, or gold, that is worth holding, for they are chains keeping us in this impure realm. "So how do you come so far from your chambers?"
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless begins pacing slowly, looking at the men. "Indeed...you are so very close...but there is still much impurity among you. I would know. Perhaps Elyon has indeed called you, but you have not heard the rest of His words. Allow me to finish his message: Remove yourself from the surface world. Remove yourself from tainted colors. Find inner cleansing in your suffering and testimony by night and day... Hesitates....then continues. "Perhaps, I have come this far in order to bless your people with these words."
Little song09/11/2019 Thinks.. Is she telling us to die?...
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 "Blasphemy! The Order is pure, Sire!" calls a Marshal. Baldwin raises his hand to silence him.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Still pacing slowly. "I am not disturbed by the thought of death or punishment...it is well."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron swings his eyes at Ayla, his helmet hiding his doubtful expression. Baldwin crosses his arms, strangely, he no longer feels his sickness. He stands and walks upright. Speaks low, more realization streaming into his eyes. "You know of a way? Surely you have means to back your message?"
Little song09/11/2019 Looks to him. Worried.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 A malicious smile covers Scarface.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless folds her hands in front of her. "My father can reveal to you all." Her eyes narrow. "There are some words that are not worthy to be spoken in a place such as this..." She smiles softly. "I believe he would greatly enjoy hearing of your efforts..."
Little song09/11/2019 Looks at Scarface. Listening very carefully.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin: Serenity in his voice. "Our work here is...admired by your people?" Cannot contain a bubbling chuckle, coughs, but becomes resolute. "I heard of you shortly after our conquest, and I had to know. It is true that Elyon might have something in store for us. I would be honored--" Bows "--to make acqaintance with your esteemed father."
Little song09/11/2019 Fingering a dagger behind her back.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless: Closes eyes, obviously pleased. "Yes, consider it an invitation from Elyon himself. I sense your longing for him. Why else would you desire to open Heaven itself... "My father can tell you much about that...opening doors to Heaven, that is..."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Toron's eyes see Ayla, he takes a slow breath. Open debate erupts among the Marshal's upon hearing "opening Heaven"
Little song09/11/2019 Relaxes a little.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin beams.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Opens eyes again, slight dark smile in them. Ignoring the chaos, looking directly at Baldwin. "He...has keys...of sorts."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Mouth opens, but no words come out. " I...I-" Bows. "Make the arrangements."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless bows in return, but only slightly. "Gladly, one of the enlightened heart. May Elyon's blessings and peace rest upon you." She pulls out a dark diamond vial of healing water and hands it to him. "Partake of this. A token." Folds hands again. "Show it to the watchers at the ruined stone sisters at the entrance to the Pura Swampwood. They will take you away, to the enlightened Sanctum."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Reaches out, holds an open palm to receive it. Coughs. "And to you, for this act guided by Providence, take with you my gratitude, and whatever escort or provisions you need!"
Little song09/11/2019 "Master... if I may?"
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Holds up his hand. "In a moment..."
Little song09/11/2019 "But..."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Scarface: "STAY YOURSELF--" Toron tugs her back.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless smiles gently. "I gladly accept the well being and goodness behind your kind request, but I have come on foot and I will return on foot. It will allow me to undergo less purification rites to travel alone." Bows slightly. Slight glance at Ayla.
Little song09/11/2019 Very nervous. Gives Priceless a if-anything-happens-to-him-I’m-going-to-slaughter-you! Look.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin: "Do I ever have questions, but patience is my ally. I shall await until we cross again. Leave whenever it pleases you." Scarface notices Ayla's disrespect, and shoots his most threatening gaze.
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless. Eyes get a glazed over how interesting look at Ayla. Turns back to Baldwin I thank you very much. Raises hand towards his face. "May your heart be at peace and cleansed from all your impurities, past, present and future." Drops hand. Turns and makes her way to leave the room.
Little song09/11/2019 Face goes blank. Masking.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin holds the flask in his hands. He gazes, as though it were his newborn child.
Little song09/11/2019 "Master? Carefully."
Commando Chipmunk09/11/2019 Priceless leaves the room.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 His trance breaks, blinking fast. Cough. "Yes child?" To Ayla. The Marshals have calmed down. Their expressions ask their questions. Scarface is trusting in the decision he knows his master has made.
Little song09/11/2019 "I... I know it’s not my place... but... you have many enemies right now and elves are crafty. Did anyone else worry that she was lying and that might be poison." Pointing. "I mean it sounded like she was telling us to die. You’re too valuable to risk if it is poison."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Baldwin smiles at her worries. Turns to address his Marshals. "How small our faith brothers...how small." Coughs. "Perhaps Donindor isn't meant to assist us, for he would then have the chance of entering Heaven. No! I know of this Sanctum. Their knowledge is--" Cough cough "--Greater than any in Ashnew, and by an act of divinity one appeared to bless us with keys, and given us this--" Holds up vial "--as the token of Elyon's favor. For it is as the Holy Man teaches, 'For out of my will, you are sick, but you are healed when you return.'" Cough cough cough. Opens vial and takes a sip. Marshals are aghast.
Little song09/11/2019 Stiffens in fear.
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Scarface takes to one knee, the others follow suite The liquid passes through Baldwin, his cough lessens, and strength slowly returns to his body. He breathes in satisfaction, then offers a prayer of thanksgiving. Toron takes a knee when he sees the healing.
Little song09/11/2019 Bows.. "Forgive my doubt."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Jerks Ayla to her knee. Baldwin puts a hand on Ayla. "Your faithfulness is admirable. I can make you among the first to enter as a reward. But for now, there are preparations to be made. Let no kingdom stand against our faith! Let them feel that we do not bind ourselves to the material of this world! Go back out there and continue to cleanse and seek out those who will join us to be saved. "FOR SALVATION IS INDEED NEAR THIS TIME BROTHERS"
Little song09/11/2019 Smiles.. "Yes master."
Yankee Samarai09/11/2019 Marshals in unison, "Deliver us, oh Elyon! Give us strength to endure! Amen!"
Little song09/11/2019 Amen.
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