» Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:11 am
Council Chambers, Sadrith Mora.
Such a waste of time. MY precious time. To think, I could be studying that rare amulet right now, oh yes...what secrets do you hold my precious? What a fool Aryon is. Does he really beleive that HE has power? Hah. I laugh at his little charade. And who does he think he is...sending Katsaniah to Ebonheart. Of all places he sends her, someone with potential, to an Imperial town!? Something must be done about this...
Master Neloth scoffed as he turned his attention away from the Arch-Magister. Indeed, Neloth did not care for Aryon, it was not that he himsel wished to be Arch-Magister, but he was not thrilled that of all people, Aryon had taken over. Surely he would lead the Telvanni to their downfall if he kept on. All their hard work...their reputation...gone! It was a disgrace. And to waste time with him, and the other magisters, only soured Neloth's mood.
Choosing to remain quiet, Neloth simply folded his arms behind his back, as he glanced at the other magisters present. Upon hearing what Aryon had to say, he couldn't help but feel the frustation inside him, though he posed himself as calm, and in a rather "matter-of-fact" way, he spoke,
"Intruders? On our lands? And who in their right minds would be so "wise" as to come here? Knowing that we do not offer hospitality, to anyone. The only wise thing you've said so far is that we didn't go to Ebonheart. What good will they say? I see little point in sending a Spellwright there...you think they would even care for our wishes?"
Neloth lifted his head as he set his eyes on Aryon, taking a breath, he resumed,
"Further more, why do we not discuss what we really want? We can sieze this oppurtunity to learn. Surely even you've thought about all we can gather from these new circumstances?"
Ald-Ruhn.
Things seemed clearer when Theloria Baren opened her eyes. The long lashes brushed against her cheek as they fluttered a few times before fully opening. Sliding her hand down the side of her hip, she touched the area which the deadra had struck her with an arrow. But by now, the wound had fully closed, and the skin had turned back into its usual ivory tone.
Brushing away the straws of hair falling across her eyes, a chuckle escaped the young priestess's mouth as she felt something soft touch her shoulder. Turning around by only a little, Theloria came face to face with Thaden, who was resting right beside her. Wrapping his arms protectivly around her waist, he offered a smile as he too, woke from a rather long sleep.
"Good morning, gorgeous. Feeling any better?"
Returning the smile, Theloria nodded as she fully turned around and crept in closer to her husband. "Much better. I wish I could say the same of my dreams though. They are only becoming worse, Thaden. I hate to admit, but...I feel afraid at times, not for myself but think of the commoners. They do not wield weapons or hold knowledge of magic, instead they must rely on faith and on us to protect them and their homes. So many come crying to the temple, seeking comfort, comfort I do not think we can give them."
Thaden knew what Theloria was saying, was indeed too true. When he joined his kin to battle, he would often go pass many of the citizens of Ald-Ruhn, only to meet eyes filled with a mix of admiration and fear. They admired the Redoran who fought for them, but they feared what would happen if they could not do it. If they failed. The Temple called this lack of faith in the gods, but in times like this, holding onto your faith was not as simple for everyone.
"What would help make your dreams more peaceful?"
Theloria didn't even seem to ponder of this, as she quickly responded, "I want to come with you. Rumare and the other healers can manage with the injured who arrive at the Temple, but I want to offer my aid to the Redoran, and help. The Temple and Redoran have always been on good terms, and if granted, I would gladly follow into battle, or anything."
With a grin, Thaden replied, "Knowing you....you'll probaly go a head and do it anyways, despite my attempts to say no. How about us asking for audeince with Ferther Mano later? My guess he is still celebrating our last victory, and you know...I should be doing the same, now...come here you."