[HQ Ignorance] Re : Re : Scene 70: The Revelation of Sunstorm

Mon Sep 1 12:17:57 UTC 2008

Riku was hesitant to trust Miranyth, but he turned to Azhur and whispered,
"I have no reason to trust this man but I have an unstoppable burning to get
Ignorance as quickly as possible, so if this man claims to be able to
provide a quicker route then I say we go along with it." ......to no-one in
particular, Riku whispered, "we just flay him if he turns out to be false"

On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 3:53 AM, Loran <aillet_l at yahoo.fr> wrote:

> At first, Azhur thought about jumping again in the debate, but his
> argumentative defeat was absolutely obvious and a wiser reminiscence came to
> his mind… It was during his first year among the knightly Sparrow Hawk
> Order. Newly knighted, he was feeling that his own order was underestimated,
> deserving more praise from the authorities and the population for the job
> done, especially compared to the widely appreciated and glorious Sparrow
> Order. Finally, he decided to complain about this situation to his
> superiors.
> "You can't have one thing and his contrary, answered the older knights, our
> order was created by knights from the Sparrow Order, dissatisfied by its
> size, visibility and inability to move as fast and swift as it should have
> done. Our Order works behind the scene, hidden in the wilds and only a few
> loves us because only a few knows us, but be sure that the ones who knows
> us, understand clearly that our work is precious and our missions critical…
> The price for this freedom of movement is humility and even if you come from
> a famous noble House, you'd better keep this in mind, you'll be stronger in
> some confrontations."
>
>
> It was probably time for one of these confrontations, so Azhur remained
> quiet and silence for a moment. With the acceptance of his situation, slowly
> he began to realize that the barbarian sage was right: a banner needed wind
> to be seen in its full glory. From this idea came another one, he had always
> wondered where from the banner was taking its own power, could it be
> possible that it was from the wind itself? Then could the barbarian
> followers of Talor have brought wind for the banner? It had been woven at
> Arkhome and admitted being linked to trolls and Arkat, but then why a
> guardian shaped in a banner? This sounded unusual for Darkness and more
> suited for Air worshippers. This was done during strange times where
> terrible threats provoked unexpected alliances… in fact, just like now.
>
> [OOC] What is the language used between us and Minaryth ? or is SwordSinger
> making the translation?
>
> Considering Minaryth's answer, Azhur turned to SwordSinger:
> - "Trusted friend, you're from the Dragon Pass, so do you think he is
> right? Could it be too difficult to join an open road to the North? Becoming
> the enemy of a mighty empire which extends between us and our targets isn't
> a trivial decision."
>
> Then he turned to the rest of the Fellowship:
> - "Dear companions, what's your feeling? Should we try alone or do we align
> ourselves on Minaryth's position?"
>
> Finally he looked at the Banner and asked the guardian:
> - "Could you advise us and explain us what is your link with the Wind?"
>
> [OOC] Decipher Red Banner's changing inscriptions 14
>
> Loran
>
>
> ----- Message d'origine ----
> De : Lev Lafayette <lev at mimesisrpg.com>
> À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
> Envoyé le : Samedi, 30 Août 2008, 15h53mn 44s
> Objet : Re: [HQ Ignorance] Re : Scene 70: The Revelation of Sunstorm
>
>
> Azhur's roll to convince Minaryth
> [lev at rat CurrentActivity]$ ./rolldice.pl d20
> 10
>
> Minaryth's resistance
> [lev at rat CurrentActivity]$ ./rolldice.pl d20
> 18
>
>
> Azhur's attempt to look impressive
> [lev at rat CurrentActivity]$ ./rolldice.pl d20
> 20
>
> Resistance
> [lev at rat CurrentActivity]$ ./rolldice.pl d20
> 8
>
> Whoops :)
>
> Anzhur makes his speech imploring the sage to be attentive to his
> concerns. But with the wind god entrapped, his words are brittle and
> they do not carry. Raising his raspy voice to be heard, Azhur sounds
> more desperate than regal. When he unfurls the red banner of valour with
> great flourish, the lack of wind causes it it hang limply. The King
> stands with all the attempts to be impressive, but instead looks like
> impotent against the still coldness that surrounds.
>
> Miranyth smiles wryly, but with some sympathy.
>
> "You speak with the wisdom suited for a King. Perhaps this world of
> diplomacy will suit you well. But your skills at geography and weather
> is not sound! Have a look around you", Miranyth waves his hand to the
> snow. "How many leagues per day do you think you can travel in this?
> One? Two?"
>
> He whispers. "It will take you years to get to the Blue Moon Plateau at
> that rate. How much time do you have? And your healer cannot cast magic,
> can she? She too is affected by this curse. How long will the Dragonewt
> last? The Elf? How far will you go before Trolls attack you? Brigands?
> Chaos? Yes, you'll defeat some of them, but they will defeat you
> eventually. You will die, a long way from home, in the frozen
> wastelands."
>
> Raising his voice again, Miranyth exclaims, "If the Storm God is
> liberated, I swear an oath that I shall do all I can as a member of the
> Iron Ring to divine a wind that will blow you eastwards at the greatest
> pace possible. Then you will be able to travel through to Teshnos,
> Kralorelea, Ignorance and then into the land of the Lunars."
>
> "And be assured young King, if you and your companions make good with
> this the Kingdom of Sartar will be your ally to strike when the time is
> right.."
>
>
>
> Whoops.
>
>
>
> On Mon, 2008-08-25 at 19:03 +0000, Loran wrote:
> > - "You seem well informed bearded one! Azhur stated, but personal tastes
> aren't here the question. From a pure western point of view, pagan
> civilizations warring and destroying themselves should rather be a good
> news… however I give you the benefit of your speech… as... own experience
> also learned me that followers of the Red Moon, if at first useful, could
> turn on the long run into ambitious deceivers…"
> >
> > [OOC] subtly trying to convince the beastmen to join the orlanthi ("Lunar
> deceptive ways are reputed even in the West")
> >
> > The western nobleman paused, looking sad and sorry, but he observed the
> barbarian hero with determination when he continued:
> > - "Our problem is somewhere else and perhaps in your great wisdom you
> could indicate us a better solution than the one imagined so far. We are
> dedicated to save Fronela from the furious cancer of the Kingdom of War, a
> far more evident threat than the Lunar Empire for the peoples of our lands,
> malkioni, hunshen or orlanthi alike. We are questing for the lost weapons of
> Talor the Laughing Warrior and if we follow your advice and do not travel
> through the moon empire, how will we reach the Blue Moon Plateau, the
> Far-East and then our countries? How will we succeed to achieve our quest?
> And even more… if we give some of our precious time to fight on the side of
> your Iron Ring, the defeated league of broken champions of a dying pagan
> god, how will this time loss helps our cause in return? Will the divine cart
> driver of you windy but blown god miraculously bring us to our destinations?
> Will your already vainquished champions fight for us in return?
>  Against
> >  the far away but always more near Kingdom of War? You have to be
> generous, Purple Minaryth, because our time is priceless as it is paid with
> a blood poured by innocents! Simple or noble, men, women, and children
> alike!"
> >
> > [OOC] Convincing Minaryth that there are other important causes worth
> dying for:
> > - Convince other 15
> > - Witnessed and Endured the Atrocities of the Kingdom of War 13/+1
> > - Touched by Death 13/+1
> > - Questing 17/+2
> > - Loyal 17/+2
> >
> >
> > In try to look impressive, Azhur raised on his feet passionately:
> > - "I'm Azhur, third son of lord Daymare of the kingdom of Loskalm, bearer
> of the Old Banner of the Red Valor that preceded Arkat and Talor before
> their battles in Ralios but I'm also the New Elected King of the reformed
> Kingdom of Seshnela, so I'm entitled to build alliances and define treaties
> with whatever nations could help us in these dire times… but you're now
> asking me my most precious wealth: time! So what's your proposal? And before
> speaking, choose your words well, because I will ask the same question to
> the lunars if your answer doesn't help us…"
> >
> > [OOC] Putting status into the balance
> > - Famous House Daymare 13/+1
> > - Elected King of Seshnela 14/+1
> > - Red Banner : Truce and Negociation Defense power 14/+1
> > - Intrepid 19 /+2
> > - Combative 17/+2
> >
> > Loran
> >
> >
> > ----- Message d'origine ----
> > De : Lev Lafayette <lev at mimesisrpg.com>
> > À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
> > Envoyé le : Lundi, 25 Août 2008, 14h23mn 28s
> > Objet : [HQ Ignorance] Scene 70: The Revelation of Sunstorm
> >
> >
> >
> > Pucewattle grimaces a bit at Kalen's politically incorrect reference to
> > him as a 'Duck'. "A duck", he says puffing up his feathers in a most
> > dignified manner, "is a bird without intelligence. Despite a passing
> > semblance, I am as sapient as you are. Perhaps even more so". However
> > his mood does soften, for it is not the first time the durulz have been
> > referred to as such, and when one is in the merchant's business it is
> > wise to develop a thick coating of down. "The snail, as you suggest, is
> > most excellent eating. Although I had not considered the possibility of
> > selling a snail dish to the Mostal. It would have to be highly processed
> > of course, to suit your, ahh, *cough* highly acquired tastes. Although I
> > can see how the packaging could appeal to your people. Once all this
> > blasted business concerning old Windy is over, perhaps we could come to
> > an agreement". This is a twinkle in the old duck's eye, the look of a
> > hunter. Could he be the first duck to establish profitable trade with
> > the Dwarves?
> >
> > OOC: I really need to find another player for Pucewattle, don't I? :)
> >
> > Sadly for Kalen, Pucewattle has never heard of Lei Tabor. But the
> > Lhankor Mhy sage, Minaryth certainly has, as it comes with his
> > profession. "Lei Tabor is a Orlanthi city in the far eastern Wastelands,
> > just before - or even within - the Eastern lands. I do not know exactly
> > where, but the people are brave and wise, a mixed breed. The bravery
> > they have from the Storm Bull nomads, who for years fought and warned
> > all against the chaos that always creeps and grows. The wisdom they have
> > from the East, savvy in trade, conservative in their mores and
> > structured in their ways. And you say a Western wizard ended up there?
> > Who had a rubble runner to suckle on his teat? Such strangeness would
> > not be loved in those city, I am sure."
> >
> > With Eurynome handing the bracelet, Miranyth nods. "He is very wise,
> > your master Nauticles. Not much else would have assured me more of whom
> > you come from and what message I am to give you. You know these Runes of
> > course, every child has them drummed into their skull, no matter what
> > the resistance. Chaos and Hunger, the symbols of Krasht, the devouring
> > goddess. Fire and Storm, well, those two don't usually go together do
> > they? The metal is gold, and there's the Sun and Storm runes. The sun
> > and the storm have always been in some conflict. Yelm, the Sun God rules
> > from on high, and the independent storm rebels from below; a more
> > friendly competition. So what would these runes be doing alongside
> > Chaos, and what do they mean?"
> >
> > Before Eurynome can ever propose an answer, the ever-alert (and always
> > presumptuous) Godlearner Rikku gave his. "Sunstorm", he announced with
> > certainty. The Fire rune and the Storm rune means Sunstorm. But..", he
> > voice trailed off, "I do not know what the Chaos and Hunger Runes
> > represent here."
> >
> > Mirynath glared ever-so slightly at the Godlearner. "This listen
> > carefully, man of the Old Empire. The Lunars, like your people, like to
> > 'mix things up' the Runes, the very foundations of our universe, for
> > their own advantage. Oh yes, they like just a little bit of Chaos as
> > well. Well, what happens when you combine the fires of the sun with the
> > movement of the winds? Yes, you create a firestorm - and in this case a
> > very, very big one. And we know that fire likes to eat". He turned to
> > the Elf, who had suddenly found herself paying some attention to this
> > strangely wise human. "And what do you suppose fire likes to eat most of
> > all?"
> >
> > Icthya bowed her head. "Wood", she muttered. "The children of Flamal,
> > father of seeds, and Aldrya The Grower."
> >
> > There was a moment's silence, and most ironically all could be heard was
> > the crackle of wood on the fire at the Wild Temple, as if the plant
> > spirit was sighing at its consumption. The calls of Karala's naked
> > dancing with the Beast people seemed to exist in the background as most
> > of the Fellowship concentrated on the discussion at hand. Interestingly,
> > one of the characters who had joined Karala's by the fire was the
> > Dragonewt, having remarked that he had never felt so cold and expressing
> > complete indifference to Karala's bare body, had also taken the
> > opportunity to warm his tail.
> >
> > "I have a sorrowful story to tell you, Elf. Far to the north and east of
> > where we are, the Lunar Empire came into conflict with some proud and
> > violent horse nomads called the Char-Un in the lands west of the White
> > Sea. They worshipped the Sun, like the followers of Yelm, but in a more,
> > ah, 'stormy' manner. But the Moon Goddesses proved more potent, and so
> > they changed their faith to accord to their vassal status. As a reward
> > the Lunars joined with many of their priests to create a new land where
> > the Char-Un could live. The ritual took many years to complete. But when
> > they did complete it, great balls of fire fell from the sky upon one of
> > the greatest forest of Glorantha". Again Mirynath paused.
> >
> > "Thousands of your people died. Those that did not were put to the
> > lance, as the Char-Un sought plains and steppes rather than wooded
> > glades. Now the lands stretch for many leagues without any forest to
> > break the landscape."
> >
> > "I tell you there is no friendship to found among the Lunar Empire. They
> > will do whatever is expedient in their quest to rule all. Yes, there are
> > individuals who are of good heart, but they are not those in power. The
> > Empire will grow. It will support some where it is useful and then
> > destroy them if they resist. It is tainted by Chaos and must inevitably
> > result in the entire world being destroyed as a result."
> >
> > "King Anzhur, I know you want to travel north and into the Lunar
> > Heartland. I advise against this approach, for the journey will be long,
> > hard and I fear will corrupt you and your fellows. Even if the Beastmen
> > here have proven unable to forsee their future (although we have not
> > always treated them well in the past, I admit), the liberation of our
> > entrapped God will bring a new breath to the fabled lands of Dragon Pass
> > and open the way along the waters to the Eastern lands. Go not into a
> > land tainted by Chaos, I implore thee. Come to Auroch Hills and meet the
> > Iron Ring; join us in our struggle for liberation. Beware the temptation
> > of Chaos."
> >
> > At that moment, with a sense of most excellent timing, a semi-clad
> > Karala returns. "Good news!", she exclaims, "the Telmori Werewolves have
> > decided to join the rebellion!".
> >
> >
> >
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