Start of #Exalted buffer: Thu Dec 14 22:52:05 2006 [21:19:03] [21:20:15] [21:20:57] "You lost, girly?" [21:21:21] * Emily (~CharlesHB@dsl2-161.gsinet.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [21:21:41] [21:22:19] ( Session started yet? ) [21:22:35] (Yeah, sorry, he was talking to you) [21:23:15] A little... where's Blackstone? [21:23:44] "...why?" [21:24:47] Why not? [21:24:55] [21:25:51] "Cause we already *got* ourselves a priest. And she'd a damn sight wiser than you, lass." [21:26:19] "She's got a problem with Faela?" [21:26:46] Really? HAdn't heard about her. I'm sure she wouldn't mind some help, though. [21:27:02] Problem? I don't even know know. HOw can I have a problem with her if I don't know her? [21:28:11] "Help, sure." [21:29:33] [21:30:26] "...Blackstone's two towers over, toward the north, then take the bridge left off the square." [21:30:41] Thanks. [21:30:47] "Faela'll know what to do with you." [21:30:49] * Aurora gives an appreciative nod, then moves on. [21:31:23] [21:35:16] * Aurora frowns, moving around them. [21:35:48] * Sev starts following Aurora from the shadows of one of the towers she passes, not saying a word. He keeps a distance of about 15 feet, but keeps close enough to keep sight of her. [21:35:50] There are two exits through the tower's wall, one leading north and the other east, to the right. [21:37:50] <> [21:38:08] * Aurora continues with the directions she was given. [21:39:30] * Sev continues to follow her, not speaking but keeping his two-handed hammer set across his shoulders, hands set on the shaft in a relaxed position. [21:41:26] [21:42:16] That must be it... [21:42:19] * Sev finally speaks up, stepping to Aurora's side. [21:42:22] * Aurora moves towards it. [21:42:28] Beaut, ain't it? [21:42:54] Yeah... [21:43:01] I'm Aurora. [21:43:39] ..Call me Sev, I guess. Not from here, are you? [21:44:14] Nah... [21:44:26] I'd better get used to here pretty quick, though. [21:44:26] * Sev nods once. [21:44:40] Might help. [21:45:23] [21:45:37] * Sev looks around, shaking his head. [21:45:42] You a new member? [21:45:49] Of? [21:46:29] The church. Your clothes don't make you out to be from where I saw you walking. [21:47:03] Ah. Yeah. New here, at least. [21:48:22] Right, right.. [21:49:04] * Sev becomes quiet, walking alongside Aurora again. [21:50:05] Seems everyone think I'm here to replace Faela. [21:51:37] It was a pretty long walk, but I made it this far, at least. [21:52:18] Hah.. Faela won't be getting replaced any time soon. [21:52:42] They're all probably just skeptical about getting any real help. [21:53:42] Real help? [21:54:03] I'd love to see this place when it was at its height... [21:54:56] Mfh. It'd just be a let down. Knowing what it's become.. [21:55:06] [21:55:59] Hey, if it was like that once, it can be like that again [21:56:07] * Sev glances around casually, shrugging. [21:56:37] Maybe, but I'm not betting on it. [21:56:52] [21:56:55] * Aurora nods. [21:57:01] So what's Faela like? [21:58:18] * Sev 's attention hangs on the sleeping for a moment. [21:59:12] Huh? Oh. Faela's an absolute doll. She's probably crazy for not abandoning this place.. A good crazy, though. She doesn't give up. That goes remembered here, I'll tell you that much. [21:59:27] [21:59:40] * Sev scratches the back of his neck. [22:00:02] * Aurora nods. "She sounds like a good person" [22:00:24] Probably one of the best you'll find anywhere in Sharn, really. Faela's actually gotten a few people outta this dump. [22:00:57] I can see why people don't want her replaced. [22:01:50] Well they've got a good thing and don't wanna give it up. I wonder what they'd do if she tried to leave.. [22:02:22] * Aurora nods [22:02:23] * Sev glances at Aurora. [22:02:43] If you're here to help.. I'd suggest you don't get too friendly. [22:02:47] Why? [22:03:48] Might give people the wrong idea.. [22:04:02] * Aurora nods. [22:04:11] They're just not used to that? [22:04:25] They're rarely around long enough to.. [22:05:15] Ah [22:05:21] [22:05:26] Off* [22:05:33] * Sev looks up. [22:05:47] * Aurora blinks, and glances in that direction [22:05:50] [22:05:54] Looks like someone's on the edge of falling off the planet. [22:06:28] Ick. [22:06:31] [22:06:35] Poor guy. [22:07:12] * Sev shakes his head. [22:07:21] You should get in the temple. [22:07:28] Now. [22:07:48] [22:08:00] * Aurora moves. [22:08:13] [22:09:16] "Faela! Open up!" [22:09:33] * Sev glances around quickly, his grip on his maul tightening as he gravitates towards the temple. [22:09:56] * Aurora moves to the side, letting the shifter pass quickly. She looks around and watches the door uneasily. [22:11:50] [22:12:04] "I heard the raver, come in, quickly!" [22:12:32] * Aurora steps in. [22:12:42] * Sev gestures to Aurora, but then turns and glances around the entire area, as if on watch. [22:12:43] (Check your msgs Dem) [22:13:08] Don't mind me. [22:13:25] (Hold it) [22:13:36] [22:13:39] (Dem, you're Lawful Good right? I mentioned that people were being left behind.) [22:14:04] ( Oh. WHoops. I didn't read ) [22:14:16] What about the people out there? [22:14:28] What is a raver, anyway? [22:14:56] [22:16:13] * Aurora goes to the people that are still asleep and tries to nudge/shake them awake. Quickly. [22:16:31] [22:16:56] [22:17:14] "Kuuv dava!" [22:17:22] * Sev approaches Aurora, grunting and heavily pounding the butt of his maul into the ground. [22:17:43] [22:17:52] Wake up, fools! We've got ravers! [22:18:15] * Sev glances at Aurora over his shoulder. [22:18:21] [22:18:34] To put it quickly, imagine a person who will do anything to eat you as fast as possible. With friends. [22:18:40] I see. [22:19:11] [22:19:36] And then you might not scream so much when you see 'em. ..Damn it! Get yourselves into the church now! [22:19:59] * Sev calls out to any remaining stragglers. [22:20:09] [22:20:21] ( Everyone out? ) [22:21:07] (Unfortunately no, it's a large plaza, but the people farthest from the church are taking cover in shops or running across the bridge) [22:21:22] (Everyone is awake now, though, and fleeing) [22:21:43] We've done what we can. Get in the church, "Aura". [22:22:03] * Aurora steps into the church. "Get me to a good window. Nice and high with a good view." [22:22:04] * Sev is now holding his maul in intent to use it, making his way towards the steeple doors. [22:22:14] [22:22:24] ( How much Wis does Zen archery require again? ) [22:22:38] (13, but you need BAB +1) [22:22:49] (You need to wait for 3rd level) [22:22:52] ( Ah ) [22:23:32] * Sev enters as well, leaning against a wall and gritting his teeth. [22:23:38] "The bell tower, but it won't do you much good." [22:23:46] Since when do the cockroaches rule the city? This is getting out of hand! [22:24:37] [22:25:05] [22:25:22] "AAARRAAAAAA! RROAAHHH! RRRRRAAAGGRRAAA" [22:26:03] * Sev shuts his eyes, taking deep breathes. [22:26:05] Ugh... [22:26:07] One.. two.. three.. [22:26:14] [22:27:13] [22:27:41] * Aurora helps. [22:27:55] * Sev looks up slowly, sighing. [22:27:59] Top of the morning, Faela. [22:28:33] "Morning Seven. How's Lei?" [22:28:58] Hopefully of right enough mind to lock the door, eh? [22:29:19] "Well you live far enough away. She should be safe." [22:29:32] * Sev shrugs, motioing to Aurora. [22:29:36] [22:29:52] "Sorry you couldn't have had a more peaceful welcoming.> [22:30:54] Same... my name is Aurora. It's good to see you. I've only been here for less than a day, and I've already heard quite a bit about you [22:32:02] "I am Faela Tarravan" [22:32:51] * Aurora extends her hand, shakes. [22:33:00] Does this happen often? [22:33:01] "So I see the Church finally recognizes the needs of this congregation?" [22:33:21] I wouldn't be too sure about that. [22:34:19] "If you've come to take your fare share of any donations you think I'm recieving, I'm sorry to say you'll not find much." [22:34:24] Some guy high up is crooked, so I told everyone about it. Nobody believes me, and it's not too long before I'm told I'm getting transferred here. [22:34:36] * Aurora blinks. "Oh, no. It's not really cash I'm after right now." [22:35:01] [22:35:04] I don't think it's so much they want Fallen to have me, but that they want me to have Fallen. [22:35:56] "There's a reason you probably didn't know about me before you got here. The Church doesn't know I exist anymore." [22:36:03] * Sev looks between the two. [22:36:14] "I think you've learned the same lesson I did." [22:36:57] Ah? [22:37:01] So I suppose, as usual, we're more or less on our own. [22:37:02] "The Flame is about fighting evil, not politics and power. I turned my back on the Church so that I could serve the Flame." [22:37:09] * Aurora nods. [22:37:32] Well, most of them up there probably agree. They just don't really see what's in front of their faces. [22:37:55] "Forgive me, Sev, but could you pass around some water and bread?" [22:38:08] * Sev shrugs. [22:38:25] Usually I'm out there doing something to stop the ravers. But I suppose these days miracles are your department. [22:38:29] * Sev heads back to the supplies. [22:39:02] [22:39:31] * Aurora looks around at the crowd. "This the only church operating in the area?" [22:40:05] "I'm sad to say it is... one of the only left intact as well." [22:41:55] "It's sad that none among the Vassals (Vassal = Worshiper of the Sovereign Host) have taken up the call to help those of Fallen as well." [22:42:05] * Aurora nods. [22:42:27] What's the story behind the... ravers? [22:42:39] * Sev looks up, grunting. [22:43:02] Well at least you get some help, right? [22:43:04] "I.. couldn't tell you. All I know is that the stories say they started to appear after Crystalfall. [22:43:11] * Aurora nods. [22:43:13] Ravers.. those little.. [22:43:28] * Sev illuminates his feelings on the ravers with colorful vocabulary. [22:43:42] (Don't want to curse?) [22:43:44] (:P) [22:43:53] [22:44:00] "Seven! Please." [22:44:14] Bah.. Well it's true! [22:44:50] "They're lost souls. They were people on.... " "I'm sorry." [22:46:49] Is there a place here I can unpack my things? I'll probably get to work on trying to help you out as soon as I can [22:46:53] "I don't know they do it, but the ravers well their ranks. They've existed for eighty years now, but there's always fresh blood among them." [22:47:15] (swell) [22:47:23] They're not undead, are they? [22:47:38] [22:48:11] [22:48:31] * Sev stares down at the floor. [22:48:41] ( What do pointed brackets denote? ) [22:48:42] (msg) [22:48:49] No. They aren't. They're less than that. Absolute filth. Who cares how they get more? [22:48:50] (Narration) [22:49:08] (When I use them, at least) [22:49:57] They're just like us. They can bleed and die. But they don't feel pain or fear. At all. [22:50:15] "I'll take you to the rectory. It's where I've set aside room for my things, we can share the space." [22:50:39] Ah... thanks. It means a lot to me. [22:51:16] (We can end here) End of #Exalted buffer Thu Dec 14 22:52:05 2006