A long way to the gate

[Nephrite]

K:P on that fucker?

[Anastasia]

Sure.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 110 (+greater improv, surge of hope)

[Anastasia]

Kaledemus is an ancient name, lore of him whispered in the oldest tomes. A devil of great power, type unknown, said to have served Asmodeus before he came Lord of the Ninth. He hasn't been seen since that time, thought dead, deep in Nessus or having taken on a new identity.

[Nephrite]

"We're being spied on by someone named Kaledemus. He's an extraordinarily powerful devil from a time before Asmodeus was the Lord of the Ninth." Moore explains to the others.

He takes in a deep breath. "I think this is beginning to escalate to a point I didn't realize was possible."

[Anastasia]

"Troubling," Cresiel murmurs, "Such things only surface when it is to great tragedy and lamentations."

Xandra frowns, "Kaledemus? That was his name?"

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Xandra. "Yes. That spell was cast by him."

[Anastasia]

"I must meditate on this," Xandra says, "There are certain names that bring fear, that I must consult above with."

[Nephrite]

"I was going to ask Erathaol for his advice as well." Moore says. "So please go ahead."

[Anastasia]

Xandra nods and flies off.

Once gone Villisa murmurs, "An ancient name indeed, then. Few even remember Asmodeus was once not the King of Hell."

"What would such a devil want with us?" Jetina speaks up, "He's working for Asmodeus or Lixer then, right?"

Slowly Cresiel shakes his head, "Likely but we don't know."

[Nephrite]

"This is an age where ancient pacts are being called on to fulfill." Moore says.

He turns and looks up to the light of Chronias.

'Erathaol, I am certain you have foreseen this. I would appreciate your direction on this matter, as I do not know that we are in any position to face someone as ancient as this. You know the ends I have been going to to strengthen our group, but it seems like Shar and those around her are raising the stakes. But... is this an act of Shar, or of another? It feels like there is more collusion than I thought possible.'

He takes a breath in and just waits.

[Anastasia]

More collusion than you thought possible, huh? Welcome to the planes.

Gimme a Wis check, +7 bonus.

[Nephrite]

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+32 : 20 + 32, total 52[/blockquote] +GI and surge

[Anastasia]

You hear it.

Peace. Understand that all strive against all. Asmodeus does not wish for Shar to triumph, but nor will he renounce his own plans and schemes for conquest. We are all bound by the search for an Answer, save for Shar, who wishes for there to be only oblivion as the Answer.

There are many pieces in the game and just as many sides an factions.

[Nephrite]

That was really non-committal!

He takes in a breath again and lets it out.

'I understand. I will continue to strive to be stronger for the greater good against these threats.'

A pause.

He takes another breath.

'I know it is not something you will just grant because I ask; I would ask you to consider to make me your proxy if things continue on this path.'