225.2 Demedais

[Corwin]

[19:27] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> -----(Acid spitting Ko)--
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[19:29] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Later in the day, Demedais slips away from the festivities. There is a temple of Helm in town and he desires to find it! Some casual questioning points the way. It's a heavy, white painted stone building in the southeast part of town.  It is surrounded by it's own wall and gates, the latter painted with the eye of Helm and cracked open to allow admission into the interior and the building proper.
06[19:30] * Demedais slips in quietly, looking around as he does so at the inside of the grounds.
[19:33] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Inside of the grounds is a grassless lot. There's a small stable around to the side. On the other side, a training range can be spotted, including fighting dummies and straw arrow targets. The main doors to the temple are again painted with the gauntleted eye of Helm, two men in full plate armor standing stoic watch.
03[19:36] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
06[19:37] * Demedais approaches the main doors, stopping about four feet away. "The blessing of the Evervigilant upon you two."
[19:42] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "The blessings of Helm on you," Both slightly bow, "As you pass into the house of the Watcher."
06[19:43] * Demedais bows as well. "Thank you." With that, he advances into the temple proper!
[19:49] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The inside of the temple is a battle hall. Shields and weapons line the walls, tall pillars supporting the roof. Torches shed light and wafts of smoke on the walls, though there's no sign of an altar in sight. A few men in breastplates and chainmail linger about, some of them chatting. One, an older man with a balding head hidden by a half-helmet, notices Demedais immediately. He does a brief doubletake.
06[19:49] * Demedais glances to the man to see if he's familiar at all.
[19:51] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> He looks very dimly familiar. Maybe they've met once, maybe not. He could just resemble someone.
06[19:53] * Demedais nods congenially to the man, approaching him. "Blessing of the Evervigilant. ...ah, forgive me, but have we met before?"
[19:55] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "You..you are Demedais, honored of Helm and member of the Crimson Guard?" The man asks, "I met you in passing as a child when I was briefly in Balmuria, but...Your reputation dwarves that."
[19:57] <Demedais> "I am Demedais, yes." Demedais replies. "And that would explain it, yes. My apologies for not remembering the meeting more clearly."
[20:08] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "You were a child." Smiling now and looking him over, "Welcome, welcome! What can we do for you in this temple?"
06[20:09] * Demedais shakes his head with a slight smile. "I've come to visit. Lord Salman has retired from the main square and, frankly, the party grew on my nerves after a small while. I had heard of the temple here, so I chose to come and visit."
[20:10] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> At this noise, the other armored men in the hall turn. Many of them look with open interest. "You're welcome to see any part of it you want, of course."
06[20:13] * Demedais smiles slightly. "How about a tour, then?"
[20:20] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Thus, Demedais is escorted inside! "
[20:20] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> OOC - GAaaah.
[20:21] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Thus, Demedais is escorted inside! "This is our main hall of champions. Behind it is the altar room." Leading Demedais straight ahead towards the back wall and a door that presumably leads to just that, "It is more defensible than having it out in the main hall."
[20:22] <Demedais> "An understandable precaution." Demedais nods approvingly.
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[20:26] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "If an enemy ever penetrates this far in...at least we will have defenses aplenty and one last line," The old priest says, "Oh, I didn't introduce myself, did I?"
06[20:27] * Demedais blinks, before chuckling. "I'm afraid not."
[20:31] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Gregory Tinsdale," He offers a hand out, "Humble servant of Helm in all matters."
06[20:32] * Demedais shakes Gregory's hand with a grin. "Demedais of Helm. Nice to formally meet you."
[20:36] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "The stories I hear attached to that name, the praises to Helm...It's truly an honor to meet you again."
06[20:36] * Demedais grimaces a bit. "Yeah, I've heard some of the stories myself. They're... more than a bit exaggerated at times.
[20:40] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "I imagine so. But it is true you have stood tall in Helm's name many a time. For your deeds in cutting off a second war with Malmuth alone you have great honor." With a sombering face, "I buried many a friend over those long years of the first war. No matter how exaggerated, you deserve all the praise that can be spoken for that."
06[20:44] * Demedais bows his head. "...Thank you, but... offer your thanks to Helm, not I. I have simply stood where he has requested it."
[20:45] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "That is wise. So you're humble as well," Bowing his head in return, "Truly you are blessed." The hints of a smile tug at his face there, "Come, let me show you to the altar before this becomes embarrassing."
[20:47] <Demedais> "A bit too late but that'd be appreciated all the same." Demedais says with a grin on his face. "And... I wouldn't even call it humility so much as a dislike of attention. Granted, I've come to terms with the fact that I'm kinda in a bad position to have that..."
[20:49] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The altar room is much like any altar to Helm. It's well kept and polished, the vocal holy point to the Watching God. "Helm must have inspired you with that for a good reason. Despite all the stories, you seem to be down to earth and humble."
06[20:56] * Demedais nods slightly. "I travel with a half-dragon capable of probably leveling a few city blocks worth of area if she thinks it's necessary, and someone whom I've seen shred some of the most powerful devils and abombinations out there into little more than kindling. Granted, where their magics fail is where I step in, but... watching what they can do is quite awe-inspiring as well. Serves as a good grounding."
[20:58] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "I've heard of the rest of the guard. The Colonel Seira sounds like the dragon. Who is the other?"
[21:03] <Demedais> "Alicia Reynes of Kelara." Demedais replies, moving to the altar and standing about three feet away as he talks.
[21:05] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Aaaah, I see. I've heard of her as well. There are others in the guard making names for themselves...a female archer, a beautiful woman with a spear, a man who casts magic in full plate armor." Thinking briefly, "Though, by Helm, there are a lot of women in the guard, aren't there? It is unusual when you think on it."
[21:09] <Demedais> "Yes, and not a one of them should be underestimated." Demedais grins briefly. "I couldn't tell you why, however - my understand as to how the Guard started had three women and one man. Of that starting group, Seira is the only one still active."
[21:11] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "I know that one died, and the other rules Armasea. Ly...Lyselle, I believe her name is?" A faint pause there, "Perhaps it is merely chance and fortune?"
06[21:12] * Demedais shrugs. "I'd be willing to believe that. And yes, Lyselle. I've met her once, and she definitely seemed capable enough, but duty bound her there."
[21:25] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Unfortunate," Gregory says, "Shall I take you to the quarters now?"
06[21:26] * Demedais nods slightly to this, looking around as they head there.
[21:29] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The quarters are mostly spartan and plain, sleeping and personal areas for the clergy. Nothing too much of note here. Thereare you are taken to the libraries, prayer rooms, weapon storages and the like. As you walk through them, "It's not a terribly fancy temple...but a temple of the vigliant should b efunctional, not flashy."
[21:34] <Demedais> "Indeed." Demedais pauses for a moment, thinking. "I must apologize for the rudeness of my next question, but there is something I am curious in, and it's gone unstated until now. Are you the leader of the temple, here?"
[21:37] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Right now, there is no leader. Our previous leader has passed into the judgment of the Watcher, and we have not chosen a new one yet," he answers, "There are fair odds I may become it, I am the most experienced."
[21:40] <Demedais> "I see." Demedais nods slightly. "I do not know how long I will end up staying - there are good odds we will depart either tonight or tomorrow - but there is something I wish to inform your temple of. One of my current plans is to establish a training ground for the followers of Helm - hopefully one that will also act as a meeting place and a location from which men may be deployed if the need arises."
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[22:51] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "A worthy project," Gregory agrees, "A sort of high church?"
[22:55] <Demedais> "...I am not sure on that part. The location in mind is not ideal for travel in the normal sense, but I am working with Seira to resolve that." Demedais replies truthfully. "I see it - or at least the section that the temples of Helm would preside over - as a large-scale training ground and reconnection between the temples, a return of sorts to the state of the temples to Helm before the cataclysms long ago."
[22:58] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Incredible. A place beyond normal reach, where only magic can provide? Your work stretches far." Gregory marvels.
[23:02] <Demedais> "It was uncovered for a time for normal travel, but I do not believe this is still an option." Demedais notes. "Part of the main issue will be in making  the place habitable and establishing the requisite defenses for such a hub. It is, frankly, an old temple of Helm that has been left unused for thousands of years... but I htink that perhaps the time has come to awaken it."
[23:05] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "What a blessed discovery. Helm truly smiles on you. If there is anything we can help with in this recovery of a lost sacred temple," Gregory prods. "We would be blessed."
Session Close: Sun Mar 15 23:13:22 2009

Session Start: Sun Mar 15 23:13:22 2009
Session Ident: #dunes
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03[23:13] * Topic is 'Pollyanna>Drex>Demedais=Seira>Alicia=Marie>Amaryl>Donald'
03[23:13] * Set by Kotono on Sat Mar 14 18:31:35
03[23:13] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Seira
[23:15] <Demedais> "Originally I thought the same, but I've seen proof contrary. Seira herself follows Waukeen, and her faithful follow-through on all deals and her vigilance on ensuring that both spirit and letter of intent is followed through on have changed my mind in that regard." Demedais smiles slightly. "So don't worry overly much."
[23:17] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Good then. If I may...I must spread news of this to my brothers in Helm," Gregory says, "Such a phenominal announcement must not be contained."
06[23:18] * Demedais nods. "Do attempt, however, to keep it within the walls of the Temple for now. Still, I, too, am eager to see this project begin... I think it'd probably be best for me to return to the Inn and see if Alicia and Seira are ready for departure, then."
[23:19] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Be well and be blessed," Gregory says, "In the name of Helm!"
[23:20] <Demedais> "And may Helm watch over you all as well!" Demedais says with a large smile as he departs.