Bolter goes to Althainia

The Church of Light

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(Golden Aura) (WANTED) Mercerion Mamoritai is here.

Crokus is here.

(Golden Aura) Gwendalen MacLeod is here.

(Golden Aura) Kyrtanne is here.

Xalyis Deza'th is here.

(Golden Aura) Bolter MacLeod is here.

You salute.

Bolter says 'I have served Nadrik my entire life, in my adulthood I joined the keep where I might serve as a knight, as a priest.'

You smile at Bolter.

Bolter smiles at you.

Bolter nods at you.

Gwendalen smiles listening to Bolter leaning upon a wall.

Bolter says 'I have bore the tabbards of nearly every position within Gareth keep, save three.'

Bolter says 'Pardon, four.'

Bolter says 'Lord Crown, Colonel of the crown, Captain of the Lance and weaponsmaster.'

Bolter says 'This has lent much experience, experience which I wish to bestow upon those that I can to help strengthen the light as a whole.'

Bolter says 'Regardless, I still have much to learn, as we all do.'

Bolter says 'I live my life by Nadrik's tenets.'

You pray, saying "Upon this day, I am still disappointed in the following of Necrucifer to refute my challenges, with only His Sons priests which were more to mock than to refute. As such I consider the day won from a philosophical point of view.".

The gods have received your prayers.

Bolter says 'I live my life by the virtues of the keep.'

Bolter says 'Such is not the life for everyone.'

You say 'Why have you left the Keep Mentor?'

Bolter says 'One of my greatest flaws, is to expect such from others.'

Bolter says (to You) 'To serve Althainia.'

Bolter says (to You) 'Lord Crown has granted leave for such.'

You say 'Do we not all serve Althainia from Gareth?'

Bolter says (to You) 'We do, however, there are opportunities to serve here that cannot be had whilst in Gareth.'

Bolter says (to You) 'I do fully intend to return home in the future.'

You say 'What do you wish to do Mentor?'

Bolter says (to You) 'Strengthen the word of Nadrik within Althainia, strengthen the word of the light as a whole within Althainia.'

Bolter says (to You) 'To learn from Althainian citizens of their faith.'

You say 'That He will welcome.'

You grin.

Bolter says 'I believe strongly that victory without honor is a defeat.'

Bolter says 'It has been a source of MUCH debate.'

You say 'I hope there are some doves to temper your personal style within Cardinal.'

Bolter says 'Many times I have been called to the office of the crown over such matters.'

You smile at Bolter.

Bolter says 'I serve Nadrik by prayer and sword.'

Bolter says 'His tenets in one hand, the wrath of Him in the other, and his word within my soul.'

Bolter says 'I believe victory cannot be attained without warfare.'

Bolter says 'Our enemies have shown this to us time and time again.'

You pray, saying "Upon this day, I was promoted to High Clerist of Gareth Keep, the position I have always aspired to.".

The gods have received your prayers.

Bolter says 'I seek a day when the sword can be lain down.'

You pray, saying "I will be proud to speak in this capacity, and teach and instruct others in the way of spirituality from my knowledge.".

The gods have received your prayers.

Bolter says 'I seek a day when those who would gather in peace....can do so.'

Bolter says 'Even now, I have not set aside my sword, nor shall I.'

You say 'That day seems far off Cardinal.'

You say 'There are many barriers between us and the end of that tunnel.'

Bolter says 'This is who I am.'

Bolter says 'This is how I serve.'

Bolter says 'Would any else wish to speak?'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'as long as we cin see th' light en the end, the barriers shall fall one by one'

You smile at Gwendalen.

Bolter smiles at you 'Perhaps you would speak?'

You say 'Shall we let those present choose a topic Cardinal?'

Bolter says (to You) 'If you wish the floor, it is yours, I see no fault in asking for such topic.'

Caenarfon looks around those present expectedly.

Bolter says (to You) 'Perhaps, simply tell us who you are and how you serve?'

You nod at Bolter.

You say 'I am Corwen, wrought of Krysten and Pell.'

You say 'I have served the Keep since before the world was torn into four.'

You say 'Though most of that in the capacity of a warrior.'

Jadess tips her head forward slightly in respect.

You say 'Only recently have I found my calling and taken the cloth.'

You say 'Upon doing so I found Nadrik more deeply, and His associated virtue.'

You say 'What started off as fighting for the right reasons turned to fighting with honor.'

You say 'Honor to a level that my enemy's respect demanded.'

You say 'As respect and honor are earned, an enemy does not qualify for either on the battlefield.'

You say 'But it all returns to the means to an end.'

You say 'And how the means are more important. How you do something, rather than what the result it.'

You say 'If you do it the right way, then the result will be correct.'

You say 'If you do it the wrong way, then there was little point to doing it in the first place.'

You say 'And we must not be trapped by dogma as those in Serpantol were.'

You say 'We must remain flexible to follow virtue into the future.'

You say 'As the rules and instances change, so must we.'

Gwendalen tilts her head a moment

You nod at Bolter.

Bolter says 'Are there any questions for him or myself?'

You pray, saying "Upon this day, I spoke to a following in the Church of Light to a contingent of Althainians, to explain myself to them, and the way of Nadrik.".

The gods have received your prayers.

You pray, saying "There were six in attendance, and I covered honor and why we follow the concept of a means to an end.".

The gods have received your prayers.

Bolter nods.

Gwendalen carefully chews upon the cornor of her lip in thought as she shakes her head to Bolter

Bolter says 'Any others wish to speak?'

Bolter glances to Gwendalen 'I'm curious as to what you might say.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'curiosity can be a bad thing at times yes?'

You say 'We have many priests of the Light here. What do we think of the Priests of Evil?'

Crokus raises an eyebrow.

You chuckle at Crokus.

Bolter says 'They can repent or be put to the sword.'

Gwendalen is quietly thankful for your question attempting to use that to avoid Bolters.

You say (to Crokus) 'I don't know why, but I consider you quite good.'

Crokus says softly (to You) 'An interesting thought.'

You smile at Crokus.

Jonars tips his head forward slightly in respect.

You say 'I think that most of them consider themselves to be the good ones.'

Gwendalen whispers 'they seek their place out of foolish desires, wisdom un guided and will find their place either through death or through much determination of salvation of our words to their ears.'

Bolter nods at Gwendalen sagely.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Aye.'

You say 'As if disease, decay, vengence and murder somehow gave them the moral high ground.'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Though a bit nicer than how I generally put it.'

Bolter grins at Gwendalen.

You say (to Bolter) 'You can be quite frank Cardinal.'

You say 'For example. "The Goblins, kill them all."'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'ah always believed if we 'anded ye a book, ye'd use it the same as ye do your sword Sir.. nae offence.'

Bolter says (to You) 'Aye, but it does give clear vision as to exactly where I stand.'

You grin at Gwendalen.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'None taken, books can hurt when used against the head.'

You say (to Bolter) 'Fire and sword, Cardinal.'

You smile.

Bolter says 'The goblin kin are a difficult matter.'

You say 'But not all of us are as hawkish as the Cardinal.'

Bolter says 'Were one to die, I would not shed a tear.'

Gwendalen obviously doesn't approch -that- subject looking skyward

Bolter says 'I believe them to be predispositione to to evil, to wickedness.'

Bolter says 'However, if there are those that would turn from such entirely.'

Mozip walks in.

Gwendalen smiles at Mozip.

Bolter says 'To turn away from the wicked ways of their kin, then I would see mercy granted to the creature.'

Gwendalen says 'Is it possible to do such though...'

Mozip addles in, leaning on his staff with both hands, a groggy look on the old man's face.

Bolter says 'The rest, can simply be put to the sword.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'are not the souls unable to turn away'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'They can come to neutrality it seems.'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Same as ogre.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'but even then, they are at the mercy of whim, not true service and will follow what they know'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'I even saw a half breed that was of Nadrik.'

Bolter nods at Gwendalen.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Aye, which is why I would always be thusly skeptical of them.'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'One must take care to not harm an innocent, if they have truly shed away wickedness...then they have shown themselves to be innocent.'

Crokus says softly 'I was given to understand that half-ogres have resided within Gareth Keep.'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'BUT, I find it unlikely.'

You say 'This is true, although he did not consider himself a half ogre.'

You say 'Just a very large human.'

You say 'He did not last long however.'

You think about it.

Bolter says (to You) 'Any knowledge of tha....of course you do.'

Bolter smiles at you.

You say 'Daedrin?'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'is this not why we each serve differently, yet for the same cause'

Bolter nods at Gwendalen sagely.

You say (to Crokus) 'That was a very long time ago though.'

Crokus nods.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'We are all but different parts of the same soldier.'

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Some the sword, some the shield, some the armor, some the magic.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'ye know there was a time ah'd have protested that.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'but even we cin learn proper'

Bolter smiles at Gwendalen.

Mozip simply listens, the old man content to just lean with both hands on his staff, hunched over.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'Many see me as being overbearing, unyielding, hawkish, but I do feel I am a bit open minded.'

Gwendalen says (to Bolter MacLeod) 'The sword, the shield and armor and such, are empty wit' out the word and the heart to serve yes?'

You raise an eyebrow at Bolter.

Bolter says (to Gwendalen MacLeod) 'They are but a shell without the word to give them meaning, to fill them with purpose.'

Bolter glances at you.

Gwendalen nods at Bolter.

Bolter says (to You) 'Something amiss?'

You say 'I thought you said something Sir, but I probably misheard it.'

Bolter says 'Ah.'

You say 'Did you say open-minded?'

Bolter nods.

Bolter says (to You) 'Yes.'

You say 'I see.'

You smile at Bolter.

Bolter stares at you.

Gwendalen tries not to laugh looking between younarfon and Bolter

You stare off into space.

Bolter shrugs.

Bolter says (to You) 'I am perfectly willing to listen to others ideals.'

Bolter nods sagely.

Caenarfon laughs heartily and salutes Bolter in good spirits.

Bolter says 'I love a good debate, one can learn much from such.'

Bolter grins and returns the salute.

You say 'As we have had Cardinal.'

Gwendalen whispers 'listen aye, and debate et to th' end'

Gwendalen grins at Bolter.

You say 'We can't all be the good policeman.'

Bolter nods sagely.

You say 'Some of us have to be the bad.'

Bolter says 'Or the worse.'

You cackle.

You say 'Balance together Cardinal.'

Bolter says 'I must take my leave for a short time.'

Bolter says 'I enjoyed the discussion.'

You smile at Bolter.

Bolter says 'If there are no others, I shall consider it officially closed.'

Mozip says sweetly (to Bolter MacLeod) 'aets good t' have ye here'

Bolter smiles at Mozip.

You say 'Be sure to return to counter my doves with your hawks Cardinal.'

Bolter says (to Mozip) 'Good to be here Elder.'

Bolter tips his head forward slightly in respect to Mozip.

Mozip says sweetly 'Mercerion has praised yer smiteness long befer ye came'

Bolter chuckles.

Crokus mouths 'smiteness' to himself.

Bolter says (to Mozip) 'tenets in one hand, sword in the other, word in the soul.'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'och dunnae send doves.. the hawks will devour them'

Mozip says sweetly 'ah recall ah conversation about them tenets..'

Bolter tips his head to those gathered.

Bolter smiles.

Bolter MacLeod walks south.

You say (to Gwendalen) 'Figure of speech, Daughter of Kantilles.'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'ye did say somethin that caught my attention. of stuck in dogma... are nae our tenets though just guidelines set down before us, unchanging with out the will o' the gods tae change them?'

You think about it.

You say 'Words are imperfect, and open to interpretation however so precise.'

Gwendalen smiles at you.

You say 'Take myself and the Cardinal, we follow the same Nadrik only in different ways.'

You say 'Only it is important that the message is consistent.'

Gwendalen nods at you.

Gwendalen says 'tis what ah was curious of'

You say 'So though the delivery is different, the edict remains the same.'

You say 'How have you found the path of Kantilles?'

Gwendalen chuckles.

You say 'I have seen the tenets come from the Priest Zeusef.'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'hmmm such es a complicated answer, a death of my goddess left me seeking many directions.'

You say 'Yet to Kantilles you have chosen?'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'researching and a little guidance from many of those paths, ah chose in my heart the one that spoke clearly to me'

Gwendalen says (to You) 'aye, ah did'

You say 'May fortune find you on your new chosen path, Daughter of Kantilles.'

You say (to Crokus) 'A pleasure Chancellor as always.'

You salute.

Crokus nods.

You say 'Farewell Althainians.'